A/N: Hey guys! Sooooooooo sorry it took me so long to post this next chapter; I hope it’s long enough; next chappie will be extra long, promise! I had been so busy with school after chapter two, lol and had no time to write at all! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! PS anyone that’s looking for a good drama, watch Shining Inheritance/Brilliant Legacy, it’s a Korean Drama and it’s amazing! :D pz

When we got to the restaurant the first thing Makino did was rush to the washroom.

“Ah she always does that right away whenever we go out anywhere.” Domyouji shook his head laughing.

“Maybe cause she’s pregnant and has a small bladder.” Soujiroh pointed out.

“Ah.” Domyouji said like he understood.

“Did you have to put it that way?” Akira made a face.

“Tuskasa wouldn’t understand it any other way.” Soujiroh retorted.

“I still don’t get it. Does Makino’s bladder physically shrink?” Domyouji asked.

“I’d rather not think about Makino’s bladder, let’s just get a table.” Akira went over to the hosts waiting for them.

I only half laughed at the odd conversation, because my mind was partially else where. I was wondering if Mitzusaka knew what happened to Hisa-san last night. He’d probably have checked me out who knows what kind of trouble I could get into. But I’m sure Akira could take care of it for me his men were “noble” now. I know they’d be able to take out Mitzusaka and his mafia, even if they ran the “dark side” of the city now.

“Rui, don’t wait for Makino she’s going to be a while!” Akira shouted at me from the table they were at.

I didn’t even realize we got seated and that I was the only one standing.

After Makino returned from the washroom she had this sly smile on her face.

“Yes, now we can order! Waiter!” Soujiroh called over one.

“Oh Makino we should order the pancakes with strawberries and ask them to make a baby face with the berries!”

“You dummy, we’ll need more fruit than strawberries to make a baby face! Let’s ask for bananas and blueberries!” Makino doubled Domyouji’s excitement.

“Yo, I’ll have a plate of hash browns, eggs, bacon, double flap-jacks and a fruit salad.” Akira told the waiter.

We looked at Akira thinking, “Idiot, you’ll never be able to all eat that.”

“What, I really love American styled breakfasts!” He said offended by our stares.

We all just shook our head laughing, Akira was constantly thinking of his American girlfriend. We then ordered our food, left to wait talking about our usual conversations. The baby, Domyouji’s work, Soujiroh and tea, Soujiroh and Yuki, Makino’s online course for becoming a lawyer, the baby, Akira’s work, Amanda (American girlfriend), what I’d been doing (nothing, always) and back to the baby. Ah routine is quite comforting after a night of randomness. I could only hope things would go on the same untouched. Sure, for a while it was interesting having a little action in my life. But I didn’t need a life altering change.

Makino cleared her throat quietly, I could tell she’d been waiting for a long time to say what she was about to say next.

“Domyouji we haven’t been on a double date since…well since high school…” Makino said remembering that horrifying day.

“It was terrible I refuse to do it again!” Domyouji said.

“I know, I know, but I think we should give it another try. Maybe with a couple that’d match better…” She said carefully stealing a glance at me.

“Who would we go on a double date with?” Tuskasa was still dumbfounded.

Akira and Soujiroh looked nervous, worried which one she’d pick to be a victim with their girlfriend and go on a double date.

Makino tried to seem like she didn’t know herself and hesitated for a second, only for pointless dramatic effect. It was obvious she would force Soujiroh to take Yuki on the double date.

“How about Rui and his…friend Hisa-san.” There was dead silence as we stared at Makino, wondering if that’s what she actually said.

Akira and Soujiroh burst into laughter.

“Is it really that bad of an idea?” Makino started cry.

Domyouji held her and gave the death glare to them and they stopped laughing right away.

“Ma-ki-no. It’s not a bad idea I just barely know the girl. Plus I don’t think she’s in the right situation… to be able to go on a date.” I said trying to comfort her, patting her hand lightly.

“But… but I just want you to be happy, can’t you give it a try for me?” She whispered through her tears.

I sighed, I can never resist what Makino wants she cries because I’m so easily moved by her. Still how the hell was I going to find Hisa-san, let alone get her to agree to this?

“If I see her again, I’ll ask her.” I said trying to sound calm; the thought of getting involved with such trouble wasn’t what I wanted to do.

“Really? You’ll do it? I’ll even find her for you!” Makino said right back to being happy.

“Mm- uh well it’d probably be best if I got in contact with her myself.” I didn’t want Tsukushi to find out exactly who Hisa-san was, or have any problems.

Makino smiled pleased that her little plan had worked.

“I’ll do it but on one condition, we don’t go to the zoo this time!” Domyouji said defiantly.

“Mm.” Makino said quietly remembering that day again with Yuki and her old boyfriend who was a real jerk.

“Just don’t plan anything too soon, I’ll tell you first when is good after I talk to her.” I said.

“Rui you’re actually agreeing to such torture? You must have decided to settle down, have you? You should have told me earlier I would have planned one last “party” for you.” Soujiroh shook my shoulder.

“No.” I said simply.

“Yeah Soujiroh don’t be so stupid, if I decide that I like Hisa-san then Rui can marry her.” Domyouji stupidly defended me.

Makino punched his arm.

“Tuskasa it’s not like you’re Rui’s dad and you’re giving him away.” Akira explained.

“But I’m his best friend isn’t it the same thing?” Domyouji whined.

“No and Rui isn’t a girl so you wouldn’t be able to give him away as a bride either.” Akira added.

“Hmmm…” I could tell that Domyouji was imagining me as a bride now.

Two seconds later he shook his head disturbed coming out of the fantasy.

“Was I in a long or short dress? I asked him.

“Short, it didn’t suit you.” Domyouji had a disgusted look on his face.

“Ahh.” I said nodding.

“You two are too close.” Tsukushi said creeped out.

“You’re just jealous of our relationship.” Domyouji disagreed.

“Humph.” Makino snorted.

Luckily after that, the conversation was lead away from me. However, when we had finished breakfast and were saying our goodbyes Makino pulled me aside.

“Rui, I’m glad you have someone in your life I was really worried you were spending too much time alone.” She smiled with a few tears in her eyes.

“When has being alone ever been an issues for me?” I half smiled patting her head.

“But don’t rush into anything either! How long have you really known Hisa-san? It can’t have been long you would have told us if you had a secret girlfriend? At least tell me! And how did you actually meet her, I don’t really believe she’s a homeless person! That’s not to say I won’t accept her if she is, but what if she has mental problems?” Makino babbled.

“Makino, you’re asking too many questions that don’t need answers. And I think your husband will get jealous if we talk too long, you know how intense he is about you.” I pushed her back to Tuskasa.

I decided to walk back home instead of calling for a driver. So it seemed that everyone believed Hisa-san was my girlfriend, or at least a love interest, heh what a thought. I’d just have to tell Makino that Hisa-san had to move to another city cause of family issues. Then I wouldn’t have to go on that double date and she could go bug Soujiroh. If Hisa-san was just a normal girl with a normal family, even then I think I would have got out of the date. I didn’t feel like going through trivial things like a date, especially with someone I don’t care about. I laughed just thinking about going on a double date with them. I would end up not saying much to Hisa-san instead talking mostly to Domyouji and Makino, and when Makino would wonder off alone with Domyouji I don’t think I’d even try to make a conversation with Hisa-san. I’m sure she’d keep a conversation of her own going. The whole thing would end in disaster; Hisa-san would notice I didn’t care about the date and storm off, Makino would get mad at me and Domyouji would say something stupid thinking it’d make her feel better or get mad at me too… Why am I thinking of the ‘date’ anyways it’s never going to happen, so imagining a scenario is useless.

When I arrived home and passed by the kitchen I stopped for a second staring at the empty room. To think it was only hours ago that there was life inside that giant space life that use to regularly be in there but died long ago, along with my love life. Really what was there to talk about me and love, and yet all my friends today talked about it so much. When you learn to live without something for a long time you come to not need it, in fact I was repelled at the thought of having a love life. But a small part of me as I went to my room to sleep for awhile, wanted a taste of those cherry blossom pancakes.