Sorry for the long wait... I got a little busy..

Here's Chapter3 now! Please review! Enjoy!

CHAPTER3: Encounter

"I'm so bored!" Kaede complained. She's been stuck in the house for 5 whole days and still got 2 days before her her work begins so she still have lots of time-

Lots of time to stare at the ceiling. She already re-read all of Yuka's novels but still, she got a lot of time to kill. She didn't know why but she always has this strange sensation whenever she read Yuka's novels.

"Wanna stroll around the town with me Mirmo?"

"No thanks, I'm having a quality time with my darling kumocho!" Mirmo swallowed a piece.

Kaede got up and made her way to the door. "Take care of the house while I'm gone!"

While strolling around the town, Kaede saw a bookstore- the bookstore where Setsu used to buy books and where she used to stand by the door and watch him. She didn't notice herself already inside it.

"Brings me back memories." she muttered. "Well, since I'm already inside this shop I might as well look if Yuka already has new releases."

After minutes of browsing, she finally saw the book. She excitedly grabbed it and went to the counter. Outside the shop she saw a banner saying 'Yuka's Book signing!"

Her eyes grown wide. "Yuka?! A book signing?!" she hurriedly made her way to the book signing, she was shocked when she a a big crowed. "How can Yuka notice me now?" she said sadly.

She pushed her way into the crowd and able to get in the front. "Yuka-sama, could you please sign this book?" Yuka grabbed the book and started to sign it.

"What's your name?"

"Minami Kaede desu."

Yuka seemed shocked just for a second so Kaede hadn't noticed it. While Yuka was signing her book she tried to see his face. She didn't expect Yuka to be a male but she can't see his face. That is because he is wearing a hat w/c covered his face.

Yuka handle the book back. When she was about to leave...

"Are you Minami Kaede-san?"

Oh shoot! Why did they have to recognize me??

"It's really you! I'm your biggest fan! I got inspired to cook because of you!" a woman said.

"You're the most beautiful and cutest chef I've ever seen!" a man said.

Why did this have to happen now?

The crowd was divided into 2- half for Yuka and half for Kaede. They're pushing, pulling, and hurting each other just to get near their idols.

Suddenly, someone grabbed Kaede's hands and drove her out of the crowd.

"Uhm, a-ano," she said while running. She tried to identify who this person was, when she saw his clothing she realized that it was... "Y-Yuka-san!" her eyes widened inn surprise.

He didn't say anything. He just held her hand tightly which makes her feel...nice? Just like whan she was with-

No! Why am I thinking about him?!

She started to get tired but it's okay since their fans are almost nowhere in sight. They run until they hide in a small alley. They entered the alley even though they had a hard time entering since it was 'small'- they're a tight fit.

Kaede is flushed. They are in a hug-like position. She can feel his breathing and her heart pounding really hard, she swear she could even hear it! She looked up to see Yuka's face. He was looking at the road to check if someone was still after them which gave her the chance to examine his face.

She couldn't really see it because of his hat. All she could see was his cute nose, chocolate-colored hair, tanned skin, and his bodybuilt which kinda' resembled-

Kaede shooked her head. I'm already over him right? Why am I starting to think about him all of a sudden?!

While busy with her thoughts, she didn't notice that they're facing each other now. Yuka was looking at her deeply.

"A-ano..." Yuka said to broke the silence.

Kaede looked like she's been woken up from a deep slumber. "E-Eh?"

"Daijobou desu ka?(are you okay?)" he asked. His voice was kinda' familiar to Kaede.

She cannot answer back. Right now, she could see his face, she was hypnotized by those blue orbs. Their face were just inches apart. If she would just tip-toe, their lips would touch. If Yuka is wasn't that tall, they would've kissed.

She can't understand but she felt that they've known each other for a long time, and she cannot understand why everytime she saw Yuka, she always remembers-

"Yuuki-kun," she muttered even if it is supposed to be a thought.

"Nanyi?(what?)"

Looking at him more, she realized who Yuka really was.

"Yuuki-kun?!" she said in shock.

"You've finally noticed. Long time no see,ne Minami?"

Setsu is now walking her home. After Kaede knew that Yuka and Setsu are the same person, an awkward silence enveloped them.

Uhm," they both said in unison.

"You first." Setsu said.

"No, you first." Kaede insisted.

"Okay, since when did you arrived?"

"Uhm, 2 days before"

"Oh... where do you work?"

"Kaoru-kun's company. At the main branch. I'm an all-around chef but my expertise is pastries and desserts."

"Have your boyfriend with you?"

Kaede is shocked by the question and suddenly got nervous which end up herself stuttering. "I-I don't have a b-boyfriend y-yet." Argh! I look weak! What's with the stuttering? Be strong Kaede! Be strong!

"Really? I doubt it."

"What about you?"

"What about me? Are you asking if i already have a girlfriend?"

She got it. He's teasing her! I'm not gonna lose!

"No. I don't have any more interest about those stuffs since..." Kaede stopped, thinking if she will blurt it out or not.

Setsu knew what's she's going to say. "I'm sorry..."

"Huh? Why are you apologizing? You're so silly! It's not your fault anyway," she fakedly laugh. You're getting weak again! Build those defences Kaede!

Silence.

"Well, where were we? Oh, right! I'm asking about your work,"

"I'm a writer as you could see. I worked in Ciao Company. I always write detective or suspense stories but now, I'm planning to write a romance novel but I'm not sure if it will hit. It's really different from those detective stories."

"I'll support you!" Kaede cannot hide her side of being Yuka's... err, I mean Setsu's fan. "I promise I'll wait for it! And don't worry about what others might think, if they're your real fan they'll support whatever might happen!"

"You're still like that."

"Eh?"

"You make me feel happy and comfortable. You're always there supporting me. I'm glad we're friends."

Friends...

Silence again.

"Minami?"

"Gomen nasai(i'm sorry) Yuuki-kun, but we're not like that, well maybe in the past but not this time..."

That's chapter3 for you! Sorry for the cliffhanger Please review!