Yoshiki sat on the stairs with Ayumi in front of the school. "I don't wanna go in when the bell rings." He said.

Ayumi squeezed his hand, "It'll be fine geez, we studied a lot yesterday so it'll be alright. Just get through this test."

"And what about the others after?" He asked.

"Well you got to handle those on another day, today just worry about Math and English."

"I'm more worried about English. If I actually fail that one then...crap."

"You'll be fine." Ayumi said.

"Are you sure?"

"...Yea I'm sure"

"You don't sound sure, what took you so long to answer?"

Ayumi laughed, "I'm just messing with you! I'm sure you'll do fine." She patted him on the back. "And stop biting your lip it's going to start bleeding if you don't"

"Ah...I didn't notice." Yoshiki stopped gnawing and took a deep breath.

"It's chapped too...come here." Ayumi said in a quieter voice. Yoshiki looked towards her. She leaned close and kissed him letting it linger. Well she was being bold today,usually Yoshiki was the one to initiate the kissing. He kissed back and was about to deepen it more when she pulled back.

"If we get saliva involved your lips will just be chapped again."

She said looking down at her feet trying to hide her face. He could tell that she was beet red, he wanted to kiss her again she just looked too cute.

He felt that his lips were moistened. Was she wearing lip balm? He could smell it slightly it had a nice sweet strawberry scent to it.

"Thanks." He said. He felt tempted to lick his lips to taste it, but knew that his chapped lips would return if he did so.

The bell rang interrupting the good mood. Yoshiki flinched at the noise. It was like the bell in a prison indicating each person to get to their cell.

Yoshiki stood up and held his hand out to Ayumi to help her up. she grabbed it and stood up. "Good luck." She said smiling.

"Thanks again. I'm gonna need as much luck as I can get."

"Hey... guys." the two turned to the source of the familiar voice. It was Satoshi. He was trying to catch his breath while walking up the stairs.

"Looks like you just ran a marathon or something." Yoshiki said.

"Yea well Yuka got sick and I had to race to the store to get some medicine and run all the way back and then run here." He said.

"Will she be alright?" Ayumi asked.

"Yea, I called my mom to come back from work to take care of her. She'll be okay."

The three entered the school and started to walk towards their class. They entered the room and sit down in their seats. Naomi was already in her seat with a pencil and determined face.

"You guys ready?" She asked.

"Yea." Satoshi said.

"Of course." Ayumi answered.

"..." Yoshiki looked down at his desk.

"You'll be fine. If anything you'll probably get a higher grade than me." Satoshi said. "You've been studying a lot. I've only studied just yesterday."

"Yea but you're naturally good at math."

Naomi smiles, "Just try your best and I'm sure you'll pass."

"See everyone knows you'll be fine so stop worrying." Ayumi said.

"Thanks guys."

Author's note: Aaaand here's another chapter. Hoped you guys liked it! Now I gotta go get ready for the finals tomorrow.