Something Like Love (xxxHolic)

Chapter 5 - Kisses During Lunch

"Ah-" Domeki was standing at the class entrance, staring at him.

Watanuki quickly gathered his things and jogged over to the door. "Bye, sensei."

"See you tomorrow, Watanuki-kun." Watanuki looks back at Rima and waves, smiling as she waves back.

"How long have you been standing there?" He asks as he nears Domeki.

"I got here when you looked up," Domeki said, expression blank as usual. Watanuki thought that he would get jealous, but he didn't see- "Who was that girl you waved to?" Watanuki blinked.

"I had to borrow her notes for a little." He said, studying Domeki's face. "I haven't been paying attention in class for a while."

"Hnn," Domeki grunted. "Is that so... Where do you want to eat?"

"Um, I actually made lunch today," Watanuki said, holding up a wrapped container. Domeki's eyes widened and he looked at Watanuki, glancing at the lunchbox.

"It's been a while since you made lunch..." Domeki said, his lips curling up into a small smile. Watanuki's heart skipped a beat when he saw the smile. He quickly blinked it away and turned his head. "Let's go eat outside then."

Watanuki followed Domeki as they tried to find a quiet spot to eat. Domeki spotted a small opening between trees at the back of the University. "There," He pointed.

Watanuki turned his head to where Domeki was pointing and stopped, seeing how hidden the opening was. "Um..."

"What's wrong?" Domeki asked, looking back to see that Watanuki didn't move. He walked back to where Watanuki was standing and grabbed his hand. "I won't promise that I won't do anything. But you never know."

"Ughh," Watanuki grumbled, letting himself be dragged into the trees. He got out the blanket in his bag and flattened it out on the grass. Domeki sat on it and gestured to Watanuki.

"What did you make?" Domeki asked as Watanuki sat down. Watanuki removed the handkerchief and opened the bento, showing a casual and cliché lunch consisting of sausages, egg, salad, rice, and natto. Domeki chuckled as Watanuki handed him chopsticks.

"What?" Watanuki grumbled, glancing at Domeki.

"This is so cliché," Domeki laughed. Watanuki turned his head away.

"Well, I'm sorry I didn't make what you wanted. I never did, did I?" Watanuki grumbled.

"No, no," Domeki chuckled, leaning over and kissing Watanuki's head. "I'm fine with this,"

Watanuki brought a hand up to his head where Domeki kissed him and blushed. He quickly grabbed his chopsticks and took a piece of egg, chewing and swallowing. "How is it?" He asked Domeki.

"Good," Domeki's mouth twitched up a little. "Really good..." He paused a bit, the sausage hovering in front of his mouth. Watanuki looked at him.

"What's wrong?" Watanuki asked, leaning towards him. Domeki slowly put down his chopsticks, not eating the sausage and rested his head on his right hand. "Domeki?"

"I really want to kiss you right now," Domeki muttered after a beat. Watanuki froze after Domeki said that and his face went red.

"W-Why?" Watanuki stuttered. Domeki turned his head and stared at him. "What?"

"You're really cute..." Domeki said, staring at Watanuki. Watanuki's heart started to beat faster as his face became hot.

"A man doesn't want to be called 'cute' you know!" Watanuki said, shoving some rice and natto into his mouth. "He would be described as more... handsome..."