"Oh shoot! I'm late!" I hurried out, but then stop. Will he still be waiting? It has already been two hours, maybe he already went home, ugh he'll probably think I stood him up. Maybe I should go home...
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Or not!
I hurried to our meeting spot and as I hoped Takuya was waiting patiently. I ran to him, accidentally tripped then fell tripping him over.

"T-Takuya...! S-Sorry...!" Takuya held me then we both stand up.

"I was worried about you, I thought something bad happened to you." Takuya said, his lips were close to my ears as we stood close.

"I-I... Sorry, my friend needed help with her assignment and I lost track of time."

"I understand, as long as you're safe, just tell me in advance next time." Oh my God, this man is a saint! And next time?! There will be next time?!

My phone vibrates again then I checked it and it was a message from my professor being unable to attend this afternoon lecture, omg yesss!!

"Erm... Should we get going, my afternoon lecture just got canceled which means we can spend more time together." Takuya's expression lighten up, but then he sighed in disappointment.

"I made reservations for us, but it's too late for that."

"It's okay! I know a restaurant that would take us immediately." I said.

"That's great!"

"Ah, but I need to change into something formal, I ran all the way here..." I trailed off when I saw that Takuya dressed up for our outing today. "Y-You look wonderful... I-I mean you always look wonderful, but wh-when you wear a vest while cuffing your sleeves you look more amazing." Oh no, my fanboy side is kicking!

"Hehe... Thank you, it took me a really long time to choose an outfit for our date."

"Date?"

"Y-You know, you and me going on a friendly date as friends!" Takuya said blushing.

"I-I-I understand! Friendly date!" Oh my God if he blushes like that I'll blush too!

"Ahem... Anyways, I know a store nearby, let's go shopping!"

"It's been a while since I shopped with someone." We both walked side-by-side to the store.

We entered the store then the saleswoman greeted us. "Can I help you with anything?" The saleswoman asked.

"I got it covered, thank you very much." Takuya said then he started browsing through multiple racks. The way he looks so focused on choosing an outfit is adorable and I couldn't help but smile.

"Your boyfriend seems like he likes you a lot if he is choosing clothes for you seriously, then again you know the saying is, if a man buys an outfit for their partner it means he wants to take it off them... If you know what I mean." Takuya as my boyfriend? A-Also he wants to strip me naked?! I imagined it for a second.

"Mikito I chose this outfit especially because it is easy to take off." Aaaah!! Dear Lord, I have sinned by defiling a saint such as Takuya Soma! Have mercy in this poor soul!

"Mikito? Mikito?!" I snapped out of it to see Takuya holding my cheeks. "Are you tired? Your face is red, should we go out another day?" I remembered the Takuya in my imagination then pushed the real Takuya away.

"I-I am fine! It's just a little hot here." Takuya who is obviously confused nodded his head.

"If you say so... Try these! I think they'll suit you!"

"Okay." I went to the dressing room and tried one of the outfits, when I emerged Takuya smiled proudly.

"I knew this would suit you especially the short, it compliments your fair skin." I blushed hearing my idol complimenting me so openly that I escaped back to the changing room.

"I-I'll try something else!" Every time I dress up Takuya is ready with a new compliment, honestly, it's too much when it comes from him. My heart is not ready for any more compliments! I wore a white shirt, a yellow sweater vest on top of it, and long Paige-colored pants.

Takuya stood up looking very serious, then scanned me from head to toe. "This is it, this is the one!" Takuya got closer then fixed my collar. "There, perfect." He turned to the saleswoman then wrapped his arms around my shoulders. "Ma'am I'll buy this outfit." We walked to register to proceed with our purchase.

"Cash or K-net?" the cashier said while staring at Takuya.

"Oh! I'll pay!" I protested.

"Nonsense, I am the one who dragged you here so naturally, I should pay."

"B-But it's my fault that I wasn't dressed up properly, not to mention that I made you wait far too long for me!"

"Mikito... Let me do it, you'll hurt my pride if you don't let me pay." I took a deep breath then sighed defeatedly.

"Then I'll pay for dinner."

"Sounds good to me." Takuya smiled at me sweetly then handed his card to the cashier. They packed my previous outfit in the shopping bag and removed all tags from the outfit I'm wearing.

"So..." Takuya trailed off then stared at me. "Where are you taking me~?" He asked in a cutesy tune. AAAAAAAH!! Dear Lord, this man will kill me, he can't be hot AND cute at the same time!!! "Mikito?"

"N-Nothing, I spaced out a little bit..."

"So? Where to?"

"I know this restaurant I go to with my sisters."

"Alright then, lead the way." We took the bus since the restaurant is a little far away." Once we reached the restaurant Takuya seemed to hesitate. "Mikito, are you sure you can afford this? The restaurant seems expensive."

"It's okay, I can totally afford it, not to mention that my sisters and I are regulars."

"Okay, I trust you." We head inside to be greeted by Matthew, he's a waiter that works in the restaurant, we chat from time to time that's why I know him, also he has a crush on me.

"Hey Mikito, you're getting a table for your sisters while they park their car?" Matthew asked.

"Oh no, I am here with my... Boyfriend." Takuya looked at me in shock then I nudged him to go with it.

"Yea I am... His boyfriend." I wrapped my arms around Takuya's then smiled.

"He's shy so please don't pressure him."

"O-Oh! No problem! You guys are so cute together, let me get you a romantic table near the window."

"Aww... Thank you, Matthew, you're sweet." I said then started walking but Takuya didn't budge. "Honey?"

"Huh? What?"

"Let's grab a seat."

"O-Oh yeah... A seat." Is he okay? Matthew handed out the menu for both of us.

"Call me once you made up your mind."

"Alright." I said, once Matthew left I sighed.

"W-Why are we pretending to be dating now?" Takuya asked seemed shaken by what happened. Oh no, did I make him uncomfortable?

"I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable, it is just Matthew is a great guy, but he can be too friendly and might discover that you are THE Takuya Soma, also he has a crush on me so I used you to turn him down."

"I wasn't uncomfortable, I was just surprised."

"Oh! I am glad you feel that way, I thought I creeped you out or something."

"There is no way you'd creep me out, you're too cute for that to happen." I'm dead, this man killed me. "Erm... Since you brought me here, what do you recommend?"

"The lasagna here is so delicious."

"Ooh~ I like eating lasagna."

"The orange juice is great too, but if you'd like to drink something else, it's fine."

"I'd like lemon with mint juice."

"Oh! My mom likes that too." 

"My dad dislikes lemon so sometimes I drink it just to spite him, his skin would crawl every time I squeeze a lemon inside my mouth." I chuckled as I imagine Takuya acting childish around his father. I called out for Matthew then ordered the usual.

We chatted before and after the meal. Getting to know Takuya, my idol, like this makes it seem like it is easy to reach out to him.

As promised, I paid for dinner then we left. "I had a good time today." I said.

"Me too... I don't want it to end!" Takuya said.

"Do you have a place in mind then?" I asked. Takuya thought for a while then as though he remembered someplace.

"There is a place, but we need my car to go there, I promise it is not a creepy place or anything." I chuckled then pat his shoulder.

"Just like you trust me, I trust you too." Also if something does happen to me my sisters will stop at nothing to find me.

"Awesome, I promise you will love it!" We head back to his place then took his car, I sat in the passenger seat as Takuya drove away from town. I'm not gonna lie, I feel scared a little bit, but I trust Takuya. "We're here."

We walked a bit more until we finally stopped at the edge of a cliff, in front of me was the view of the city and there is a fence to prevent any accidents but the place seemed to be deserted. There were seats for people to sit and enjoy the view. Takuya sat down and signaled me to sit next to him which I do so.

"How did you find this place?" I asked.

"It is a long story."

"I am all ears." Takuya cleared his throat then took a deep breath.

"When I broke up with Himari, I was so heartbroken that I didn't want to think about anything else. I kept driving and driving until I stopped then I walked, lost in thought about my future, how will be my future be without her now? I felt so betrayed, I was angry, I was restful and most of all I felt sad that I couldn't hold her in my arms again. When I stopped and looked up I found this place and somehow the view soothed my broken heart." Takuya said then turned his attention to the view. "This is the first time I bring someone over, this is my secret spot." I held Takuya's hand and he noticed that I am trembling.

"Himari is awful for breaking your heart like this! She doesn't deserve you." I couldn't hold myself back and I started to cry, because I too know what it's like to get your heart broken by the person you love.

"She's not awful, she just wanted to be with the person she truly loves, I do not hate her. but..." Takuya trailed off then squeezed my hand. "Thank you for crying for my sake. No one ever did that."

"Takuyaaaa...! You're too nice!!" What's wrong with me? Why is my heart is hurting and beating like this when I see Takuya so vulnerable? "I actually have someone I love."

"... Oh? You do?"

"Yes, my childhood friend, his name is Nobuaki. I have loved him since we were little kids, but he never saw me that way, I confessed to him two years ago, but he rejected me because he is in love with his fiance, they're getting married in June. I know I should give up, but I still love him."

"...I understand how you feel... It must be tough to be his friend when you carry your feelings around, I never contacted Himari after we broke up." I cried a little bit more and Takuya reassured me that it is okay to cry as he pets my back.

"Sorry if I made you uncomfortable by crying like that."

"It is okay to cry Mikito, don't let someone put you down for it." I nodded my head then looked up at him. "Uhm... There is a favor I'd like to ask of you, it's okay to reject me." I looked down feeling embarrassed.

"Sure, name it."

"I'd like you to play for Nobu's wedding, we both have been your fan for a really long time and it would make him so happy if you played for his wedding... O-Of course I'd pay for--"

"Mikito." Takuya cut me off firmly which made me look up. "For you it's free, I care for you too much to ask for a payment, I just need a date and time." I tell him the date and time, which made him perplexed. "... I will definitely make it that day, rest assured."

"Thank you so much Takuya, I feel shameless asking you like that."

"Oh please don't feel like that." Takuya said then stroked my cheek affectionately. "It's getting late, let me take you home."

"Now that you mentioned it I am feeling cold myself." I rub my shoulders to warm myself.

"Hold on." Takuya took off his jacket then draped it over me. "I was actually wondering if you're cold, or if you're like Ayako who's never cold."

"Aren't you cold yourself?"

"No, cold doesn't bother me much. We'll walk for a while so I don't want to catch a cold."

"W-What if the cold ruin your beautiful voice?!" Takuya burst out laughing at my statement.

"Cold is not enough to ruin my voice, hold my hand. I know my way down, but you don't, you might lose a step." Now that he mentioned it, since the place is deserted they cut off power here. I held his hand and let him guide me in the darkness.

"D-Did you trip the first time you came here?"

"First three times, yes, but after that, I memorized my steps."

To Be Continued...

(A/N): Hello my cherries!

Sorry for going on a long hiatus with no warning. I just started working and I was too busy getting the hang of it, also I wasn't getting much support on my work and I was considering dropping the series, but I got a really sweet message from a fan that loved my work and it encouraged me to continue writing again. I hope you enjoy my work!