"W-what?" Akai asked, still a bit shock by Joker's answer. He couldn't believe it. He thought Joker liked him. Why?

"No, we're not dating." Joker said again, still blushing. Shadow was pretty tired of his lies.

"Don't lie, Joker. Just be honest." He said. Akai look down, Joker is right though, they are not technically 'dating' to say the least. He sighed a bit and walked towards the kitchen to get some water. Hachi was feeling sorry for Akai. He clearly likes Joker. What about Joker?

"But, Joker. You like him right?" He asked. Queen, Spade and Rose nod.

"I... I don't know yet." He confessed. He is still new to these so he couldn't confirm it. He isn't ready. Spade sighed.

"Joker, you got a favorite drink from Akai. You talked to him a lot. You hangout at his house and from what I heard you apparently took a bath with him. You blush around him a few times and talk about him all the time. You got into Akai's grasp and act like you don't like it even though you actually like it. So what's the problem there?" He asked. Wow, very detailed Joker thought to himself. He looked at Akai, who apparently just drinking some warm soup and Joker sighed.

"I don't think he's ready yet." He said and left. Spade groan.

"We really need to make a blind date for them. Who agree with this plan say I." He suggested. Everyone except Akai shouted.

"I!" Akai was surprised and noticed Joker was gone. He decided to go home for the day. After what Joker said he doesn't think he can make a smile like he usually do.

"I'm going home, guys. See ya at school." He said and left. Joker got home and rest on his bed. He wondered more on why he said no.

"I could've said yes but I don't think he's ready for any of this. Ugh why does love has to be difficult." He asked himself and walked towards his table to do his study. After a while he got hungry and decided to go out for dinner. On his way he saw many couples holding hands, hugging and kissing. Everywhere. What is this Valentine's day?

He sighed as he thought what he said to everyone about his relationship with Akai. He like him yes but they didn't consider going on 'dates' to say the least. Joker soon arrived at a ramen store and sat down. Unaware that Akai was eating his spicy ramen noodles he ordered his meal and waited. Akai look up to see a familiar body, but decided not to bother.

"Hmm, I wonder if the park has some cool stuff to try out." He left after paying the food. Joker looked to the side and only saw a little girl who's crying. He couldn't help but walked towards her.

"Hey, are you okay?" He asked gently. The little girl sniffed.

"I'm lost, and I can't find daddy..." She said, tears still flowing from her eyes. Joker felt pity. He quickly payed his food and told the girl that he'll help her. They both walk around and no one seem to recognize the little girl, making Joker a bit more worried. He decided to cheer the little one up by taking her to a park nearby. And oh my ninja, he was surprised.

Akai is sitting on one of the swings, swinging for fun. He looked like he was trying to rethink a few actions, but of course Joker can't really see the truth. The little girl seemed to want to play with the swings. Although he knew he hurted Akai's heart, he had to go there.

"Akai?" He asked as he and the little girl walked towards Akai. Akai looked up and smiled.

"Oh hey, Joker. Who's this little one?" He asked, playing with the child. The girl really likes this guy, since he looked like an ikemen. Joker is a bit jealous but then again, it's just a kid. Joker sighed and told him about the child. Akai nod in sympathy.

"Hey little one, what's your name?" He asked. The little girl stuttered a lot that made both of the teen boys confused.

"What is it again?" Joker asked, bringing the child on his lap for comfort.

"Mistake or Ellen." She said. Akai was shock by the way she said her name. Mistake? Ellen? He was confused.

"Why Mistake?" He asked. The girl replied.

"My mom doesn't like me so she called me Mistake. My daddy called me Ellen." Ellen explained briefly. Joker felt bad for the child. He hugged her and said comforting words so she can still be comfortable. Akai wanted to cheer her up as well so he made a small fire on his finger and shoot it upwards, like a small firework. The girl did got distracted by it until a voice bothered them.

"Ellen!" A man in his 20s called her. She started to cry and called him daddy. They both assumed it's her father so they let the child go.

"Thank you for looking out for my daughter. I got so caught up with work I forgot about her. I'm so sorry Ellen." He said sadly. She forgives him and thanked the two teens.

"Thank you!" She said happily. The family then left, leaving Akai and Joker awkwardly together. Joker was pretty shy at that moment but he needs to clarify things to Akai. Akai only sighed and hugged Joker, a bit tightly but not much. Joker can feel hot tears on his shoulders. Is he actually crying?

"Hey man? What's wrong?" He asked. Akai wiped his tears.

"You are. Why don't you like me... I already show you how much I love you and I wanted to be by your side, but you said that I'm not ready. Did you really think I'm-... Nevermind. I'm going home. I'll see you at school I guess." Akai left the park, leaving Joker alone. There was only one thing is Joker's mind at that time.

What have I done...?