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creative

The wind was gentle that day as the sun shone down. The iciness of winter was starting to show signs of its end to arrive soon. The calmness of the air made Yui stop trying to take it all in. She really needed to calm herself, but how could she? It was the first Valentine’s Day she could actually give chocolates to someone! She began to continue not wanting to be late. A frown crossed her lips when she heard Yaten sighing in frustration at opening his locker to be attacked with chocolates and letters. She had almost forgotten how popular they were with the girls at school. Meaning they’d probably at least have a car full of chocolate by the end of the day.

“You okay Yatensan?” She called peaking over the lockers.
“Yeah. Just wish they would stop with all these letters.” He replied.

Yui giggled, “Doubt that. With your looks you’ll likely get them for a long time. I know you find it pointless however I find it somewhat brave for them to do so. Even though they know you more than likely won’t read them they give it to you anyway. “

Yaten remained silent and tossed the letters anyway. “Brave they may be, but most are likely shallow love too. If they like me as much as they claim they’d get to know me.”

Yui nodded in agreement and began to head to the classroom at last. Her eyes scanned the room for the one she was looking for. There he was as usual reading. Beside his desk was a bag full of what looked like chocolate boxes. ‘Figures he already has so many, I hope I’m not being a bother by giving him mine too.’ She thought.

“Taikikun?” She called.
No response. She couldn’t help pouting. “Taikikun!” She called a little loader.
“Hm?” He replied pulling out an ear-bud. She grimaced, no wonder he didn’t reply the first time.
“I…I have something for you.” She said handing him a box with purple ribbon around it.

He smiled taking the box and opening it to reveal chocolate books with writing lightly carved into them. Gently he took one taking a bite. His eyes lit up in surprise. He could defiantly taste the heart she put into them and could tell it wasn’t cheap chocolate either. ‘Her part time job at the café doesn’t pay enough to easily pay for such luxury. Does that mean she saved up for just this? She could have bought things she needed! ‘

“Yuichan, why did you use such expensive chocolate?” He asked looking generally concerned.

To his surprise she smiled rather brightly in return to his question her eyes seeming to capture his own as she spoke. "Taikikun is special that's why. Besides this day you give something special to those dearest to you.” She paused straightening her skirt and then continued. “And I wanted mine to be remembered more out of all the chocolates I'm sure you'll get today. You're that special to me Taikikun. Does that answer your question?"

Taiki smiled sincerely and leaned onto one of his hands. “It does. So why almonds?”

Yui giggled, “You’re fully of many questions today. Anyways I choose almonds because with you being an as idol I sense you must undergo a lot of stress. Too much stress can cause headaches! So I researched things that would go with chocolate that could help."

"Jeez with all that effort you might as well state you like him." A male classmate chimed in.

Yui blushed lightly looking at her feet and began fidgeting with her hands. She really had only done it because she cared. Taiki quietly sighed leaning towards her ear. “Let’s continue this at lunch.”

She smiled shyly and nodded heading to her seat next to Makoto. Makoto in turn smiled, “Looks like he certainly likes them. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him smile like that.”

“I’m glad he does. I was so worried he wouldn’t!” Yui replied, looking relieved.
That caused Makoto to pout, “Quit being so pessimistic. I’m sure he would like anything you make, as long as you had put heart and effort into it.”
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Seiya sat next to Taiki, “What put you in such a chipper mood? You were so distant earlier I thought something might be bothering you.”

Taiki gestured to the chocolates on his desk. Seiya looked at them recognizing some of the handwriting carved into the books. “Ah, no wonder, I don’t even have to taste them to sense all the heart she put into it. So cute that she made you what’s the word they use…? I think it was giri choco? Or was it honmei choco? I think Yaten remembers the difference between those and better than I do.”

“Seiya, I know the difference.” He stated a light blush on his cheeks looking at the chocolate.
“Either way, I’m glad you’re in a better mood.” Seiya stated going to his seat.
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Lunch arrived to the class’ relief after some long teaching sessions. Taiki approached Yui, “Shall we eat lunch together so we can finish from earlier?”
“Yes, that would be nice.” Yui replied with a smile.

Some of the other students began whispering overhearing. Rumors were sure to spread thanks to nosy students.

“I know of where we can go without interruptions. “ Taiki stated.

She followed without question. To her astonishment it was the roof. And what a view it had. He let out a chuckle seeing her excitement. She turned back to him. “So I take it you wanted to tell me something back there before the boy made his comment?”

“Ah. Yes, the words you put on the little books were quite touching.”

Yui’s expression turned mischievous her eyes even lighting up deviously. A fae-like giggle escaped her. “I knew Taikikun couldn't resist reading a book even one made of chocolate."

A chuckle escaped Taiki, “I guess I am getting a bit predictable for you aren’t I?”

“Only when it comes to books. But I like that I don’t know everything that makes you more interesting!”
“Such flattery coming from you today! Is it your goal to try and make me blush today Yuichan?”

Another giggle escaped from her. “No I’m just being honest. But you do owe me blushes anyway with how many times you’ve made me.”
Taiki raised an eyebrow mirroring her mischievous smile from earlier. “Oh? I didn’t know I owed you anything. But that’s a hard payment I don’t blush easily.”

Both laughed at this statement and then began to finally eat their lunch.

Yui looked off into the distance closing her eyes in relaxation as the breeze blew their hair. “Spring is almost here. I can’t wait!”
“Oh?”
“It’s my favorite season. The plants awaken from their slumber and trees bloom, making it snow petals when the wind picks up.”
“I would have figured you’d be excited for your birthday, since it’s so close.”
Yui’s smile faded for a moment, but returned just as fast. “So what’d you think of the chocolates?”

‘…That’s strange that’d she’d change the subject so quickly. Wait…didn’t she say before her and her brother were twins?!’
“I loved them. However, I was asking you about your birthday; is there something wrong with that day?”
“…Oniisan. He says it’s really only his birthday. I’m not allowed to share it because I was born second.”

Taiki’s brows furrowed. The more he heard about this brother the more it angered him of how she was treated. “Karma does not smile well on those like your brother.” He growled.
Then, he pulled her into a hug causing her to yelp slightly. “I will not let him ruin this birthday for you.”
His warmth seemed to calm her inner demons for the moment. She could feel her heartbeat dance with them so close…to her shock his was rapid too.
“Taikikun---“ she was cut off by the ringing off the bell causing them to break apart and gather their things quickly.

For the rest of the day she couldn’t get him out of her mind. ‘Just what is Taikikun planning?’