Replies:@Haruko: Those bitches!

I warn you you will see them again in the incoming chapters.
@Kirozoro: Their butts will be kicked in the right time but not now.
@yuuyu: Fufufu.
@ainivel: I present to you the new chapter. (I'm looking forward to your updates too.

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@Chichay12: Wow you had such a bad day. No wonder you took a little longer to comment since you're usually the first ones to comment. I always wanted to write Kojiharu like that, sweet, to Yuko. I got tired reading of Yuko always doing those. Fangirls are essential to my story. I need villains to make things interesting!
To those who wished me luck for my exams, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Chapter 6Yuko's POVIt's been more than a week since I last saw Riku. He calls me every day to go out but I always refuse. Why? Because I was serious when I said I'll stay away from those pastry shops. I checked my weight only to find out that I really did gain weight. I have to make up for all the eating I did. Surprisingly Riku stopped asking me out since yesterday. I wonder what happened to him.
Since I have been staying in the house I decided to go out by myself. It's nice to go out alone once in a while. In the past few months I have always been with Riku. It's time for me to have time by myself and my destination is Shibuya. I plan to look for an awesome sneaker that would fit me. I just love sneakers. If ever I would earn my own money then I will surely spent it on a personalized sneaker. I'm even wearing a sneaker right now rather than the heels or wedge that teenagers use nowadays.
As I walk around Shibuya, I found a lot of sneakers that caught my eyes. Sadly, I don't have enough money yet to buy the one that I like the most. I should look for a part time job now if I still want to that sneaker. But I'm in the wrong place right now. I should just look for a job tomorrow near my home.
*Growl*
Time flew so fast that I forgot about lunch. “Okay buddy I will look for a place to eat just be patie-.” I find myself falling down from bumping to a person.
“Ow..” That was kinda painful. I heard the person I bumped to gasp loudly. I turned my attention towards the girl, who was wearing a summer dress with an unseasonal jacket under the hot season, I bumped into. She immediately stood up and apologized then ran away. She's sort of rude. She did apologized but she covered her face with her long brown hair. She didn't even help me to stand up and left me right away.
When I tried to stand I noticed a phone lying on the ground. It was the same spot where the girl was. Being a good citizen, I took the phone and called out for the girl. Unfortunately, with the sea of people she didn't hear me and also our distance was too big since she was fast walking.
“Is she in hurry or something?” I ran towards the girl. Almost nearing her I called her out. “Miss!”
Surprisingly recognizing my voice with her stopping in her tracks as a sign, she then started to run away from me.
“Eh!? Wait! Miss you left your phone!” I shouted but she continued to run.
Not giving up, I ran as fast as I can in the sea of people muttering apologies as I occasionally bump to people. It didn't take me long to catch up with her since she was wearing heels. I didn't call her out anymore because she might just speed up. I grabbed her arm instead and the chase was over.
“Miss, your phone.” I said while catching my breath. “You left it- EH!?”
I was astounded when I saw the face of the girl. She looks exactly like Riku! I just noticed that her phone is also the same model and color of Riku's phone. What a coincidence! I know that at that moment my mouth was open wide from the shock and because of the beauty of the being in front of me. Riku is handsome and his girl version is inhumanly beautiful.
“Th-thank you.” The girl said but I noticed something suspicious in her voice. Her voice was way too far to my impression from her overall appearance. It was sort of trying hard to sound like a girl. To be more accurate, it was like a guy trying to high pitch his low voice.
Oh no.. Don't tell me. This can't be! But I saw his closet once and it was full of-
The girl took her phone from my hand and was about to break my hold on her arm but I held on it tighter. I just noticed that her arm feels hard for a girl. Before I let her go I need to ask her.
“Riku? Is that you?” The girl widens her eyes and this time she successfully got away from my grasp.
It is him. “You're not getting away Mister.”
Round 2 of chasing began. It seems that Riku has started to get used in wearing heels by running. He ran faster than a while ago making the chase lengthier. But I'm sure he won't last long unless he has been wearing heels since he was born. Damnit. Why is Shibuya so crowded!? This is not good. I’m losing my sight on him. I bumped into a lot of people slowing me down and I happen to bump into someone I don't like.
“Whoa there.” The guy said and grabbed my arm making me unable to escape him. Ugh! Why now!?
“I'm sorry for bumping at you but can you let go now? I'm chasing someone.” I said.
“It hurts you know and a simple apology won't do.” He smirked. This guy. I knew he was trouble ever since I saw him at the cinema.
“How about a date like right now Yuko-chan?” The arrogant guy pulled me closer to him with his smirk never leaving him face. I seriously want to punch his face right now. How dare of him to call me Yuko-chan when this is just the second time we met!
“Excuse me Taketatsu-san but I have a boyfriend so a date is a big no and I'm in the middle of chasing somebody right now.” I replied and removed his hold on me but he was fast and captured my arm once again.
“So cold Yuko-chan and call me Kyousuke.”
“I'm more comfortable calling you by your family name Taketatsu-san.” I gave a fake sweet smile.
“Then let's spend more time together so that you will be more comfortable to me.” He winked while I cringed. The playboy type indeed. “So let's go out on a date. Who knows we might be perfect for each other.” He added. Is he stubborn or just plain stupid? I have a boyfriend even though it's only a pretend but I still have a boyfriend.
“I have a boyfriend.” I said once again.
“Just keep it a secret to Kojima. I promise I'm much more fun to be with than that guy.” He said seductively and his gaze was filled with mischievousness. I don't like where this is going. He is definitely planning something bad to me.
“My type of boys is exactly Riku's type and not like yours so I'm sure we won't match.” I said coldly but his smirk only grew bigger.
“They said that your partner for life is usually someone you never expected to be with you in the future.”
“That is true to some people but it definitely does not apply to me.”
He laughed a little. “The more we talk the more I like you Yuko-chan.”
“The irony. The more we talk the more I dislike you.”
“Hm? I'm sure with just one kiss that will change.” He swiftly put his hands on my cheeks and pulled me closer to his face while closing his eyes.
You won't be getting what you want you bastard. Get ready for my-
*BAM!*
Slap?...
In a split of second, I heard a loud thud and found Taketatsu lying on the ground while rubbing his about to swell right cheek. My view on that arrogant guy was blocked by a familiar back.
“Back off Taketatsu. She's my girl.” My pretend boyfriend said in a menacing tone. So this is how it feels to be saved by a guy you like. I felt that I'm very important to him. I must be blushing by now.
“I was just kidding man.” Taketatsu got up. “I'm not planning on making a move to your girl, seriously.”
“That was not funny and don't go around touching girls so closely like that especially when they have a boyfriend. You will get in trouble Taketatsu.” Riku said maintaining his menacing voice. This is the first time I saw Riku mad. This is worthwhile to see since he rarely gets angry.
“I'll remember that. Jeez, you get jealous easily Kojima. You shouldn't be afraid if your girl is close to another guy unless you doubt that she loves you.” I swear I felt Riku's angry aura got bad.
“Only I can touch Yuko like that. Know your limits Taketatsu.” Riku is starting to scare me.
“Hai hai. I'm sorry for the trouble. I'll go now or else Kojima-chan will kill me.” I know that apology was not sincere at all and he even joked before walking away. What a bad guy. I wish I will never see his face ever again.
“Chan!?” Riku angrily said.
“Thank you Riku.”
Riku faced me and gave a weary smiled. “Don't mention it.”
“You were so cool acting the hero.” I saw Riku's cheeks began to turn pink but he then frowned.
“Eh? Acting? But I was...”
“Hm? What?” I know he did that to save me as a friend but said I'm his girl to convince more that we're dating.
“Nevermind.” He shrugged it off. It must not be important. I intertwined our hands. I need to get hold of him or else he will run away again because of what I will say.
“Since you saved me I forgive you for running away from me twice today.” I watched him in amusement as his face turned pale.
“Whatareyoutalkingabout?IonlysawyoujustnowIwasnotthegirlwhomyouweretryingtocatchuptoreturnthephonethatwasnotme.” Riku said without pausing in panic. He is exposing himself.
But despite how fast he said it I still caught the important bits of what he said. “I didn't say anything about a girl and a phone.”
“.......” Riku gulped.
“Riku, it's alright. You can tell me that you're really a gay.” I said gently to make him admit although it hurts I need to do it because he is my friend. I don't want him to keep his feelings to himself all the time especially when it comes to this kind of topic.
“Wait. All this time you were thinking I'm gay?” Riku asked.
“Um.. Yeah?” Riku shook his head and firmly grabbed my shoulders.
“Believe me Yuko I'm not gay. I just like cute things and some other you know... Girl stuff but I assure you that I don't see boys that way. I don't look at them romantically.”
“Hah.” I don't believe him.
“You don't believe me, don't you?”
“No?”
“Then why are you answering me like that? And your face is telling me you don't believe it.”
“You find majority of the girls disgusting, right?”
“Yeah but of course I don't think of you that way.”
“I know that already or else you wouldn't have the guts to act like you're stealing kisses and holding me too easily.” Riku loosen his hold on my shoulders and let his hands fall back beside him.
“You're the only girl I'm most comfortable to be with.” Riku's eyes were mesmerizing. I unconsciously find myself staring back at those eyes. Why do I always end up attracted to him in many ways? Is it not a crush anymore? Am I falling deeper? That's not good. I will only end up hurting myself. Make it stop Yuko, your feelings. Don't let it spread.
“Yuko, I.. I actually.. Um... I have someone I like.. and it's a girl.”
Eh? He likes someone?
“That's why please erase your impression of me that I'm a gay because I really really really like her. No. I love her.” Riku proudly said the last three words to me with a big smile.
“You do have...” My chest hurts. Suddenly saying that to me it really hurts. Also, you looked so happy when you told me you have someone you love. I really don't have a chance in your heart, huh Riku? For your revelation to hurt this much it seems that it was not just a crush after all.
“You're not gay?”
“Yeah, I'm not.”
Building up the courage to say something against my heart, I challenged Riku. “If you lik- I mean if you love her then confess to her.” I almost choked my words.
“Eh?” Riku gave me a dumbfounded look.
“Why eh? Don't you have any plan to confess to her in the first place?”
“I do have...” Riku hesitantly said. “But I'm satisfied with my relationship to her now and I'm not sure if she feels the same or maybe she doesn't look me the way I look at her.” They talk? I never exactly saw Riku with another girl aside me in school or maybe I missed her?
“Who.. Is she?” Forget it Riku! I don't want to know!
Riku stared at me around 10 seconds before answering. “Secret.” He smiled bitterly.
I felt relieved but at the same time hurt. I'm not yet ready to know who she is but I'm sure she's someone in Riku's league. A popular good girl. It hurts to know that I can't compete with such type of girl. I'm quite tomboyish. My outfit today reflects that. I'm wearing a short that is just until exactly above my knees, a simple printed t-shirt with a vest, and lastly my precious sneakers. I don't have a single dress bought by me. The only dress I have was the one Riku bought for me when she introduced me to her mother.
“Would you be happy if I confess to her?” Riku asked.
No, definitely no but I can't tell him the truth. “Yes, I'm sure you won't be rejected and this way you wouldn't lie to your mother that you're dating someone you truly like.”
“Are saying all of this because you are tired pretending as mine?”
“I guess I'm starting to get tired.” If we stayed too long pretending and I ended up falling harder the pain will be doubled once he hook up with the one he truly loves.
“I see...” Riku said sadly. “Confess, huh...”
It must be going to be his first time asking out a girl he loves. I gave a small smack at his shoulder. “You can do it.” I then curled my fist showing my support.
“Fine. I will do it when I gathered enough courage.” Riku forced a smile.
“Great.” My days as his pretend girlfriend are now counted.
*Growl*
“Uh..... Ehehe..” I scratched my not-scratchy-head in embarrassment. I forgot about my hunger because of what happened minutes ago. This is embarrassing. Riku is laughing loudly at me.
“Hahaha! You really know to change the subject Yuu-chan.”
“Ugh. That was unintentional.”
After a while Riku stopped laughing. “I haven't eaten yet too. Let's eat together?”
"Okay but take me somewhere that sells rice and not cake."
“Roger that.” Riku linked our hands and began to walk but I didn't bother to budge in my place which made Riku stop walking. “What's wrong?” Riku asked.
I stared at our linked hands. “I don't think we will cross path with someone we know any more so can you let go?”
Riku's face became blank for a second but then it became determined. “I don't wanna. Come on.”
“But!”
“Resistance is futile. I don't plan to let you go now. Come on before your stomach growls even louder.”
“Mou. Fine.” We ended up holding hands walking around looking for a good place to eat.
*At a fast food chain*“So Riku, care to tell me how you became a cross dresser?” Surprised by my sudden curiosity, Riku spit out the water he was drinking.
“Guh.. Maybe next time?” Riku said while wiping the remnants of water around his mouth.
“I want to hear it now. We have a lot of time. Let me tell you in advance that I'm not giving up knowing why.” Riku knows what terrifying things I can do just to get what I want. I'm sure he wouldn't want to experience those again.
“Stubborn.” Riku whispered.
“You're saying something?” I fake a sweet tone and held my steak knife dangerously.
A bit scared, Riku answered weakly. “Nothing. It’s a long story.”
“It's alright. Can you start already?”
“Okay.” Riku took a deep breath before starting. “It started when I was still a third year middle school student in Mendol. Summer came and we were allowed to go back home. Mom was very busy that time so I was always alone but because of that my interest in cute and sweet things made me spend my summer by sewing and learning how to bake. I enjoyed summer because of those activities but I wanted to see more. I wanted to see other cute things and cakes made by others.” Riku paused and drank a little water.
“So... I walked around shops in Japan and went to those shops but I was always the only guy customer in there. Well aside from gays... Girls are also staring at me and I heard whispers from my back. I couldn't take those embarrassments so I figured that if I cross-dress they wouldn't mind me.”
“I see so that's how you ended up developing such hobby.”
“Hold on. Cross-dressing is not my hobby. I swear!” Riku said in denial but he was starting to sweat which means he is lying.
“Don't try to kid me. You sure have a lot of girly clothes for a guy.”
“Guh.. Fine. I admit it felt good that's why they became many but I haven't gotten the chance to wear them when we began our fake dating.”
“Eh? Really? Why?”
“Because there was no need to. I started cross-dressing to avoid the suspicious eyes of the society but then you came. I didn't need the disguise anymore because I can just pretend as the sweet boyfriend.”
“This whole dating thing really benefited you, huh?” I commented.
Riku looked at me apologetically. “I'm sorry. After this I will do anything you will ask me to.”
“I will remember your words. But Riku why did you cross-dress again?”
“You kept on refusing my invitations and I really want to go to this certain accessory shop so I went back to cross-dressing. And here I thought my feelings on it fade away. When I wore them again yesterday the feeling was the same when I cross-dress for the first time. It felt great.”
“The more reason you need to confess to your crush to stop cross-dressing and take her to your favorite girly places.”
“You are right...” Riku looked away from me and melancholically watched the passers by outside through the glass window beside him.
“Why do you sound so unconfident? She doesn't like you?” Whenever I mention about her he always wears this sad face.
“Probably. She's making me feel like that just recently.”
“Don't let that pull you down. I'll help if you want.” Why am I saying this?
“Nah, just watch Yuu-chan.” Great. I don't need to help but watching is also painful.
“Yuko.”
“Eh? Wh-what?” That surprised me. He rarely calls me by my name unless it's serious.
He smiled. “Nothing.” I looked back at him dumbfounded. It seems that he uses my name only when he feels to. I got worked up on that. I sighed and went back to eating.
My heart will undergo a lot of pain in the future. Be strong ne, heart-chan.
TBC