Alinea

Okada Koharu was in a hurry. She had some business to attend to today, and she couldn't wait to get things done. After pestering him for days, that dreadful man finally agreed to meet her, and she should hurry up before he changed his mind.

After that two-bit whore refused to help her, Koharu didn't have anyone else who could. The anger in her heart burned, and it was thirsting for revenge. She wanted to strike but didn't know how.

But that dreadful man knew. He's her only hope.

Okada Koharu was aware he was the devil, but to get what she wanted, she didn't mind selling her soul.

As soon as she's done with the call, she decided to ditch the remaining time at the Baking Club. She left Rin and Miharu to rush out of the school gates then onto the street to get a cab. Her mind was floating, thinking of her plans when she suddenly slammed against a hard c.h.e.s.t.

"Oh!" She flinched as she bounced away, falling on her back. But before she hit the ground, a pair of strong hands steadied her, and pulled her back on her feet.

"Thank…"

Koharu's thank you died on her lips as soon as her brown eyes met with a pair of ice blue ones behind a pair of spectacles. But what had really rendered her speechless was the face where those pair of unique orbs was set.

Handsome? Beautiful?

Koharu couldn't find the words. She just stared mesmerized at the beauty before her, as her heart raced in her c.h.e.s.t, her breath held.

"Be careful," the beauty said sternly, as he let her go and went on his way, but she remained standing there, following him with her eyes.

Who was that? She wanted to ask, but didn't know who to pose the question to.

She watched as the tall, incredibly good-looking man walk towards the direction of the school, and she was about to follow him when her phone rang.

It was the devil.

"What?" she snarled on the phone. "Can't you wait? I'm on my way."

"Don't come. Something came up and I need to go. Just go home for now and think about what you want to do with the boy," the devil said before cutting the line, and Koharu was momentarily confused.

What boy?

Ah. Yes. The devil was talking about Sonoda.

Huh?

Okada Koharu blinked several times as she gathered her thoughts. For a while there, she had totally forgotten about Sonoda Hiroaki and her anger.

How was that even possible? She had been in love with the boy for years.

Then, she realized something. It was because of the man earlier.

Her eyes widened as she held her arm where the man touched her earlier. It was the first time she had ever felt something like that – like her brain was totally blank, and her senses were just focused on someone.

Could it be? Okada Koharu couldn't believe herself.

Love at first sight.

She had been pining for the same boy for years, but she'd never felt anything as strong as she had felt when the stranger held her earlier.

"Mother was right. Hiroaki was not for me," she muttered in realization, elated at the thought that she was really in love this time.

"I wonder who that man was," she said longingly as she tried to find the man but he was already nowhere in sight.

But Koharu was not worried. According to the books she read, people who were destined for each other meet regardless of time and circ.u.mstance.

Finally happy, Okada Koharu went home. She would have to go to Kabukicho again later to tell her mother that she was wrong, and that she didn't need to worry about her anymore. She was sure that she had finally found her one true prince.

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"Kou, what are you doing here?"

Ara was running, rushing to go out when she spotted Ryuu's tall frame standing by the gates.

"You were taking too long so I came to wait for you here,"Homura Ryuu answered as he took Ara's bag and slung it over his shoulder like a good boyfriend.

He then held out his other hand towards her. "Let's go?"

Ara was not sure what's going on with Koutaishidenka, but it's only polite to take his hand, and so she did. As soon as she placed her hand in his, he held it firmly in his, not letting go as they walked towards the car.

"Why are you staring at me?"Kou asked her as soon as they got in the Maybach.

"Because you're weird,"Ara answered bluntly.

"I'm weird?" Kou arched his brow at her.

"Well, I thought you're the quiet, stoic type," she said honestly. It was her first impression of him after all. Even Aki said he was like that so she found it strange that he was… flirty.

"I am quiet and indifferent yes, but not to you," Kou said, not at all offended by her words.

"Why?"

Kou was thoughtful for a while as he considered his answer. "Because you're important," he answered and Ara almost choked.

Urgh..

"Ehrm…Thanks?"Ara said afterwards.

Humans were funny, Ara thought. But somehow, they're kind of sweet too. Just to show her importance, Kou made an effort to change his ways.

"You're not busy today?" she asked, and Kou shook his head.

"Is there something you want to do?" he asked after upon seeing her face.

"Actually, I wanted to go shopping today. Our class is going on a trip to Hakone on Monday. We'll be there for four days so – "

"What?"

"What do you mean 'what'?"Ara didn't understand why he seemed to be upset although he didn't look like it.

"What did you say? What trip to Hakone?"

"Our pre-graduation trip is to Hakone,"Ara answered, and then her eyes widened as she realized why he was acting up.

"Ah, there are only two classes per location and our class was too late to choose Cedar Palace so we're going to Hakone," she explained. Did he really think everyone would go to his house?

Koutaishidenka's face remained blank, and Ara found it funny that even if he was not saying anything and he had a poker face on, she could tell his feelings. To her, he was like a sulking child, and so she reached out and touched his face.

Homura Ryuu was surprised with the sudden action, his eyes widening, his lips opened, but didn't shy away from her. Those pair of blue orbs bore into her grey ones as she patted his cheek.

Ara didn't understand why or how. They were supposed to be strangers in a way, but she felt relaxed with him as if she had known him all her life. Ever since that day he had found her under the rain and carried her home, she felt at ease with him.

"Don't be upset. Don't do anything to change the arrangement."

"But it was supposed to be for you to see the house," Kou finally spoke again.

"Give this opportunity to visit Homura House to others okay? They're so excited to see your home. I can go visit your house any other time."

When Kou remained staring at her, she frowned. "What?"

"You're okay going to the Cedar Palace?" he inquired.

"Of course. Isn't that your house?" she asked, and when he nodded she gave his cheek a final pat.

"Then it should be fine since it's going to be my house too. I can go after the trip if you really want me to see it," she said, and Kou seemed to brighten up as he ordered Koga to drive to Ginza for shopping.

Huh? That's it? He's not sulking anymore?

With this interaction, Ara couldn't help but compare Kou to a Siberian husky with his raven hair and ice bue eyes. The domesticated wolf specie was also quiet, very beautiful, looked dangerous but totally docile.

"What?"Kou asked upon noticing her stare at him again.

Ara held out her hand. "Hand,"she said and when Kou placed his hand in hers, Ara was convinced.

Yep. He's a Siberian Husky.