Skipped A Beat

CHAPTER 3

Misaki was in a daze when the information's started processing in her mind. Slowly, she reached out her right hand and placed her palm on Korou's left cheek. Stroking it softly, she managed to form words, "how long have I been away Korou-Kun?" avoiding the question, he shook his head. All he wanted to do now was be in her embrace when, ~SLAP! ~

His eyes widened and his cheek hurt. "Don't be lovey-dovey during class Korou-Kun! I doubt we both know each other. We've just met." Looking surprise at her reaction, Korou seemed embarrassed. Maybe, she really isn't the person he was looking for. He lowered his eyes and bowed to apologize. You could see a smirk on her face. With a pat, her lips parted to form words, "I was just kidding idiot…*chuckles*… It's good to see you…I wonder how Jii-san is?"

Korou was badly fooled by Misaki… watching her walk off from the back brought back old memories. He followed and listened to the way she describes the place. But his mind was more focused on watching her movement and the way her hair makes her looks beautiful.

"Hmm..?" Misaki turned around to see Korou smiling… "Come to think of it…. His handsome… NOO!! Snap out of it Misaki!" her mind roared… she shook her head furiously. She got hold of herself and formed words to deliver to Korou, "Are you listening Korou-Kun??" realizing his daydreaming of Misaki was revealed, he blushed furiously.

Giggling to her hearts content, Misaki rustled through Korou's hair. Patting his shoulder gently, she slipped her hand down and held his hand dragging him slowly to the nearest available bench to rest. The cooling wind breeze softly blew upon her face like a loving mother patting upon her child's soft and velvet cheeks…

She turned over and met eye to eye with Korou. They stayed that way for a moment when Yamata, popped out of nowhere looking rather anxious about something. "I'm sorry Korou, but I have to steal Misaki from you. We need you in the student council room President, immediately. There's an emergency the Principal would like to see you in you office." She squeezed Korou's hand and left.

There sat the Principal of S.M High. "What do you want Old Man?" she questioned. "Oh my Misaki-Chan, is that how you treat your Cousin who took the trouble, taking a long trip from Australia to Japan just to meet you?" heaving a sigh of irritation, Misaki took a deep breath, bowed low and greeted her cousin as the
 Principal "Its been a while, welcome back Hanatarou-Sama"

Smirking, Hanatarou replied her 'modesty', "I'm doing well thank you. I hope everything has been well in my absence and I've not made a mistake on putting you in charge now have I?" Misaki shook her head vigorously. "I assure you Onigumo-Sama that you won't be disappointed." He could feel a sense of pride is her words.

"Now can I drop the formality?" chuckling softly, Hanatarou nodded his head. Grabbing hold of his hand, Misaki dragged him out of the Student Council Room and headed for the Principal's office. She should have sensed it coming. Knowing her cousin well, he would pop out of no where and come down to her class or even to the extent of the female's toilet. This idiot… it kept echoing in her mind.

'Where is Misaki..?' panting furiously, Korou, scoured the whole school up and down for Misaki. His heart was pumping vigorously. "Come on Misaki-Chan I know you love me… Spit it out already. You can't hide it from me forever Misaki darling 3." He can't believe what he was hearing. He followed them suspiciously making sure he wasn't going to be exposed.

"If I tell you, you swear not to repeat it anymore you hear me!" nodding with a smirk formed on Hanatarou's face, you could tell he was enjoying seeing Misaki under pressure… "I…I… lo..Lov…love...y...o….u" "I can't hear you…" "I love you Hanatarou-Sama"