"I'm here for you Ren, I'm not ever going to leave you. These are words that must never be mentioned, but I love you with all my heart, I always have and always will. In time I hope you will love me the same way as I do to you... but for now.
You should sleep."
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Ren's POV

I don't know how long I fell asleep for, but after I opened the bathroom door, I started to feel dizzy again and was on the verge of collapsing.

I was surprised to see Haru running up to me and embracing me. He looked as though he was in some sort of distress. The shock of Haru's hug was enough to make me nervous creating a million different emotions and feelings I never knew was possible for a human being to ever encounter. If it wasn't for Haru's arms holding me up I would have made a complete fool of myself and would have definitely fallen.

All I remember was getting picked up by Haru as he took me to my bed. He was stroking my hair and caressing my face. He was whispering sweet words in his kind and gentle voice. I can't remember what he said exactly, but I do recall him telling me to sleep. He must have said something important, it's a shame I can't remember what it was.

I stared at the ceiling and cleared my head. I check my watch and sighed in utter disappointment. It's 10:30 am, school had already started and I have missed a day of school. I have sadly lost my record of 100% attendance. Not that I really cared anymore, all I wanted to do was see Haru.

I touched my forehead, I felt a lot better now. My head doesn't feel dizzy and I don't feel like I'm going to be sick or throw up anymore, which is a good sign.

The door opens and in comes Haru with a plate of delicious home-cooked soup and a smile on his face as he looks at me.

"Ren you are awake." His face gleams as he places down the bowl of soup on the bedside table and brings out the thermometer he was holding.

"Open wide." I immediately obey, my eyes still locked onto his, watching his every movement. After a few moments, he takes it out and checks the thermometer.

"It seems like your fever has gone down." He sits down on a chair next to my bed and places the bowl of soup on his lap. "I was so worried."
He spoons the soup and gently blows on it. "Open wide". I was a blushing mess.

I suddenly felt so bad. "I'm sorry Haru." I divert my gaze and turn my head looking away from Haru.

"Ren, why are you apologising?" Haru's calm and confused voice warms my heart and brings me to tears.

"It's all my fault! Don't you see, I was the one that got sick and now you have to skip work in order to look after me! I'm just a nuisance! A pain in the neck. I didn't mean to cause any trouble. I-I just." I burrow myself underneath my bed covers silently praying for help. This is ridiculous, I can barely form a simple sentence in front of Haru, why would I think I could be able to talk to him?

"Ren, I'm sorry."

What did he say?

"I have made everything between us too uncomfortable. I'm sorry for what happened last night. Leading you on and hurting your feelings. I know what I did to you was wrong. But your not a nuisance. If you're worried about the cafe, I didn't skip work. I am working in the afternoon, as Iku insisted to take this morning shift." I let out a sniffle after hearing his words.

"And Ren, I did notice that you didn't sleep last night. Were you awake for four hours?

"How did you know?" I mumbled underneath the covers.

"Well, the fact that you actually firsthand woke up in the morning arose my suspicions."

Dammit, I forgot I never wake up so easily in the morning.

"Also, it was until I saw the dark shadows under your eyes, I knew you didn't have enough sleep."

Silence

"Please look at me Ren, I don't want you to keep hiding and avoiding me." He answered frustratedly. I hesitated for a moment and slowly came out of my hiding.

He smiles at me and pats my head. "There you are my cute little bunny. I'm happy you trusted me." I instantly blushed and looked at the soup that was beginning to go cold.

"Ah right! Sorry I forgot, you must be hungry. Here let me feed you." He spoons the content into my mouth.

I realised at that moment if Haru had offered to spoon feed yesterday, the day before or even last month. I would have definitely objected. However, today somehow felt different and new. I have never been cared for and looked after by someone, who I really and truly love. It's scary yet exhilarating.

I swallow the soup and he grins at me, possibly having some sort of fangirl moment. I bet he's thinking I'm too cute right now and him watching me eat my food in such an adorable way is making him die inside feeling blessed.

"Oh dear sweet Ren, your so cute when your eating. I could do this forever!" >^•^<

See told you so :/ a complete fangirl.

AN: I don't have any prejudice against fanboys so please do not be offended in any way.
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-TIME SKIP-

"So Ren what would you like to do today?" Haru asked whilst preparing dinner for tonight.

"I don't know? Don't you have to go to work?" I asked whilst reading White Fang for the third time.

"Yeah, this afternoon, but maybe I can close the cafe and we can do something together."

I closed my book and my ears suddenly pricked up. My heartbeat quickens, and my face flushes again for the second time today. "Like a date?"

Haru looks up at me and smiles. I stop breathing, he really is beautiful. No one should be this good looking. "Yeah like a date".

My cheeks heat at the realisation and my heart is pounding. "Yes, Haru I would love to go on a date with you," I answered back smiling.

"Great! Well get ready and wear something... smart." He said examining me from top to bottom.

I change into my jeans and top. I mean this is something smart. Right?

"Ren, have you finished changing?" Haru asks outside my door.

"Yeah I'm decent you can come in now."

Oh, my...
Haru is looking absolutely breathtaking. My heartbeat has accelerated, and my cheeks are heating up again. He is wearing a black suit, a white dress shirt, and patent leather brogues.

Haru took one good look at me, in my worn out jeans and stained top. "Ren you are not going out looking like that!"

"Why not?" I asked confused.

"Because this is not what someone should look like on a date."

"Oh... then what should I wear?"

He grinned like a Cheshire Cat. "Here, try this" I don't how I didn't notice the packaged bag behind his hands.

"What's in it?" I asked confused.

"Something cute, that I have been saving for a while." He smiled happily.

Haru left the room and as I ripped open the brown paper, I cursed under my breath for Haru's incompetence. Inside were clothes that looked too complicated to wear. It was hard putting the suit and shirt on, and I kept buttoning the wrong buttons.

Haru knocked on my door. "Can I come in now?"

"Umm... yeah okay."

He opened the door and his jaw dropped. He was utterly speechless. "REN YOU LOOK AMAZING"

I blushed. "Ok, Haru- can you help me with this." I showed him the tie and my buttons.

He laughed. "Yes, Ren."

Whilst he was buttoning my buttons and adjusting my tie, I glanced at his face. "How long have you had this for?"

"Only 2 months." He said.

"BAKA" this idiot was planning for this day and kept it to himself. But at the same time, I'm kind of happy he was thinking of me.

"What? What did I do?"

"I'm... happy" I looked at him and gently touched his face.

AN: This may not be Ren, however in my mind, this is what he looks like whilst wearing his outfit.

"So Haru,"

"Yeah." He said whilst locking the front door.

"Where exactly are we going?"

"It's a secret. You will see when we get there." He smiled with a mischievous grin on his face.

"Ok, Haru." He entwined his hands into mine, and as we walked down to his car. He opened the door for me and I slid into the car seat.

He fastens his seatbelt and I do mine. Then he starts the engine, smiling excitedly like a child.

I wonder where we are going?
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AN: I'm so happy I finally completed this chapter. I won't be able to update for 2 weeks as I have really important exams that I will need to focus on. After my exams finish I will make a schedule and will have regular days when posting.

Q) Where do you think Haru will be taking Ren?

Thank you xx

-WiseGalaxy