Chapter 10

"what?! Rena was attacked probably by mercenaries, hired by some company?!" lica said, as she was surprised

The girls were now gathered at licas desk, where its right beside leos desk, and on the next school day.

“yeah. You are right about that.” rena said

“and where is now the person in question?” brian said, as he suddenly pops up in front

“why are you here brian?” lica said

“im just here to know on whats happening with that bastard.”brian said, being shy and all

“ah, I know this. The otakus always say that these type of people are called, tsundre.” nikki said, teasingly joking

“shut up..” brian said, embarrassed

“hahh.. hes currently in the principals office again, explaining the details of the incident.” rena said with a sigh

“and hes gotten into trouble again, didn’t he?” brain said, as the girls agreed

“but im really thankful for his existence, seriously. Because if he wasn’t here or in that scene, I don’t know what would have happened to me.” rena said

“i can relate.” nikki said, as she agrees

“anyways, I will now excuse myself.” brian said, as he has heard enough

“well then, what would you girls say to a sleep over at my house?” lica said

“really? That would be cool!” nikki said

“i would agree in going. What about you sheryl?” rena said

“m-me?” sheryl said, as her seat was in front of lica and was still reading books, as the girls nods in agreement. “w-well, I currently don’t have anything else to do, so why not?” she said with a smile

“yes!” lica rejoiced silently

“alright class, get back to your seats.” hera said, as homeroom is starting

“meet up at my house after school, alright girls?” lica said, before they disbanded

“got it.” nikki said, as the girls agreed and disbanded

“sorry im late.” leo said as he got into the classroom, at the door at the back

“we know that you have been called again, so take your seat now.” hera said, before beginning role call

“ok.” leo said, before he got to his seat

Later that day, they then got to licas place, which is also a bit big..

“whoa.. nice house.” nikki said, as they agreed

“let me check if there is someone inside.” rena said, before pressing the doorbell. “is there anyone home?”

After a few minutes, they were then greeted by lica at the door.

“hi girls, thanks for coming!” lica said happily, as she got to the gate of her house

“we just got here. So, whats cooking?” nikki said, as they smelled something good inside, as they came in from the gate

“ah, don’t mind it. Yet.” lica said, awkward, as she lets them inside the house

“yet?” nikki said, suspiciously teasing her, as they now enter and leave their shoes

“why don’t you girls wait at my room upstairs?” lica said

“nope, we wait at the kitchen! Where it smells good!” nikki said, as the girls agrees, and goes towards it

“aww dang..” lica said. “oh well.” she said as she resigned herself, and goes with the group

“pardon the intrusion.” rena and sheryl said, as they enter the kitchen

In the kitchen, licas mother was now cooking some food for dinner.

“welcome all!” licas mother, jessica misto, said. “please, take your seats.”

“what are you cooking there now maam misto?” nikki said, as they sat on one of the 5 chairs around the dining table

“its stew girls. If you will excuse me, I have to help mom.” lica said, putting on her apron

“lica, go to your friends now. I can handle myself.” jessica said, as she stirs the stew

"but--" lica said in hesitation

"isnt this the situation you have been longing for all this time?" jessica said with a smile

“yes!” lica happily said, before going to the table

“so, what should we talk about?” rena said, excited

“i know! What about love talk?" nikki said, excited, as the rest of them were blushing. "i know i would love to be with leo." she added

"unfair! I want to be with him most of all!" lica said, pouting

"ok.. What about you rena?" nikki said to rena

"hmm.. I dont know what you are talking about." rena said, looking away, blushing

"ok. You also want." nikki said, before rena was about to say something, and before facing sheryl. "what about you sheryl?"

"u-uh.." sheryl said, as her face went red, before she nodded

"alright! Thats everyone!" nikki happily said

"this leo is such a sinner." jessica said, as she was now done with cooking

"but i call dibs first!" lica said, still pouting

"haha.. Dont worry, im fine being just second. Just like what my mother told me before: if you really want something, you have to get it, no matter what form it takes." nikki said

"wise words from her, she has my compliments." jessica said, as she served 2 bowls of stew at the table

"oh, let me help!" rena said as she stood up and go to the kitchen

"thanks dear." jessica said

"this looks delish.." seryl said, as she looked at the dish

"anyways, i declare here, that we are all friends, and rivals at the same time!" nikki happily said

"just a question.. What made you girls want him so badly?" jessica said

"hes courageous and strong!" nikki said

"hes loyal and smart, thats what im sure of." rena said, as she served the last bowl

"hes a trustworthy man." sheryl said, before they then look at lica

Lica was franktically searching for answers, when all of them were now taken.

"geez! You girls have taken all of the good answers!" lica said, giving up

"but you love him right?" jessica said, as shes now seated

"yes." lica said, embarrassed

"then no other answer is needed." jessica said, as they all smiled. "lets eat now." jessica said, ending the topic

After they finished eating, they then went to bath by fairs, and slept.

In the park, at night, where there was no one around..

"i hope you have an explanation on why you guys failed your operation. Whats more, you let them escape, and letting them file a police report on the matter." guy 1 said, as they both were now sitting at the bench

"tch! It was a failure we will never repeat. We could have sworn that the operation would go smoothly." guy 2 said

"then why did it fail?" guy 1 said

"there was another kid, being a hero and all, snatched the girl away from us." guy 2 said

"a kid?! You let a kid outdo you adults?! Whats more, you guys are pros!" guy 1 said, frustrated

"sorry about that, we really let our guard down. And according to my men, he was fast. So fast, that they also couldnt catch up. Plus there were many people there, so we couldnt get a clear shot." guy 2 said, frustrated as well

"nevermind that.. My client says he wont pursue further amy further, as the case was now dropped." guy 1 said

"and to avoid being suspected any more than what he already is right?" guy 2 said

"watch your mouth, merc." guy 1 said, warning him

"oh, scary.." guy 2 said, taunting him

"in any case, you can forget about the mission, as we will still pay you half." guy 1 said

"half?! Thats different from what we agreed on!" guy 2 said, now grabbing the other guys clothes

"careful of whom you make enemies with, im not so much of a friendly guy, you know." guy 1 said, brushing guy 2s hand from him

"tch!" guy 2 said, before he stood. "the mission isnt over yet." he said before he walked away

"wait! dont do anything else! You hear me?!" guy 1 shouted a bit, as guy 2 walks away, not listening