*UNEDITED*

Sumire did not look very happy for the rest of the day. Yuhi wondered if he went overboard with his teasing earlier. But when he saw her flushed cheeks whenever they made eye contact, he changed his mind. It seems like Ibuki Sumire is not indestructible. She may wear that indifferent expression most of the time, but Yuhi knew she was just like any normal girl.

"What are you going to do about Sano?" Yuhi finally asked her. Since the other day Yuhi wanted to ask Sumire this question, but he could not bring himself.

"Well, he already apologized."

Huh?

"He told me he was sorry and even asked about my feelings regarding the incident."

Yuhi did not know what to say to this. That guy, what on earth is he planning? Now that he has confirmed that Sano came to Tokyo for Sumire, he would not let that man go easily. The only problem is that Sano is friends with the president. He recalled what the president said the other day and sighed.

A complicated person to pursue huh? Hino was trying to hint at Sumire having problems. Yuhi did not think he would investigate her but since he has, the president should back down now.

Indeed, Hino did not say anything more than that. Just because she is a bit more emotional than others does not classify her as having a problem. Yuhi hated Hinos tone when he said problem. He made it sound like Sumire was a freak.

It upset Yuhi that Hino thought that way.

'I thought that guy of all people would understand, but it turns out that isn't the case here.'

"How did you feel when he said that?"

"I didnt feel anything in particular, it was very strange."

No, that is normal. If Touko spoke to him now, he would react the same way. No matter how much one tries to push it aside, after being cheated on once, it is hard to look at that person the same way again.

Yuhi did not reply to those words. What could he say? The answer here is nothing, he cannot say anyting.

...

Iro Road High School

Inside an empty classroom, no sound other than a flickering sound was heard.

Not even the sound of the birds that would usually make a racket at this time of day. Indeed, it really is winter. Though there was yet to be any snow, the chilling breeze in the air would fill even the old library even with the windows closed.

A certain black hair boy sighs. "And so exactly why am I sitting here writing you a story?"

"That's because I've been craving to read something handwritten."

Why doesn't she do it herself? Clearly his expression was enough for her to understand what he was thinking, " You know I can't do that. A business woman is always busy."

Yet she is here? Honestly, it's at times like this where he finds it difficult to understand her. But as of late she's been sticking to him like glue more than before, ' Beside Yuhi is the only warm place'. She really does know how to say embarrassing lines.

In fact when he first heard her say that, he really was embarrassed. In due time after hearing it a few more times he got used to it. However, recently it is different. It's as though she's trying to....

"Ah galico really is the best." Sumire suddenly said.

Yuhi glanced over and saw the sparkle in her eyes though and her rosy cheeks, he sighs once more and yet a smile forms on his face. Well he supposed it can't be helped.

"Galico?"

"You don't know Yuhi?"

At that he shook his head, he was lying of course. He was a literature type of man after all and already read so many works modern or old. From play scripts, ancient texts - nearly everything. He's had that much free time in his hands.

However, he liked hearing her voice. There was something about it that sent a wave of ease in his heart. It was a strange feeling that he could not describe very well.

"You know galico? He is an author from New York. His movie poseidon adventures may have been very famous. But to me his best work is still the ' Snow goose'. A lonely artist Rhyader resides in the light house near the marsh. A young girl Firtha appears carrying a goose. The quiet and miserable souls of the two come in contact. Both of them liked each other but neither expressed it in words." Sumire trailed off and her gaze softened. "The ending is quite sad, since the man died. All his works in his lighthouse were destroyed too since somebody accidentally bombed it thinking it was an enemy base."

She is a helpless romantic too.

For a girl so into romance, she sure loves brushing away the idea of her own romance. Then again with her situation anybody would give up on romance. Yuhi wants Sumire to change her mind regarding love. He wants her to learn to love somebody again, he would sacrifice anything to make sure that happens.

"Do you understand Yuhi?" Sumire continued. "Just telling somebody your feelings isn't enough. Actually, enduring your feelings and not telling the other person right away might be better. When the time comes to finally confess, it will have more meaning."

Can't just say it hastily eh?

The black hair boy stood up then and made his way over, he closed the distance between them.

"Then, if I say it in this manner then surely even you won't have any complaints?"he said in a husky voice, filled with complete seriousness. Yet at the same time he was joking, after all.

He already accepted it, after what happened that day. He knew better than to say anything like that to her. But when Yuhi looked at her he is surprised.

A lovely shade of red appeared on her cheeks. Huh? What? What is with this reaction? She did not flinch or react much when he harassed her the other day, so why is she behaving this way now?

"You...."

"Aha..."Sumire laughs softly, covering her face with her sleeve. "Hold on a minute. I totally wasn't expecting that. Even if it is only you teasing me, that clearly made my heart beat. So give me a few seconds to recover okay?"

He grabs her by the waist. He sees her close her eyes before he kissed her.

He kisses her with matching passion, like they are both fighting to make a point. Yuhi guesses she is trying to make a point, he is just refusing one.