chapter 6

"hey lica, it seems that leo is riddled with problems lately." nikki said

The girls were now at the classroom, having a girls meeting with val and alba.

"yeah, hes currently under pressure everyday, meeting expectations with othes and with the teachers." lica said

"cant blame him, hes now the student council president." rena said

"but why is also the other members of the student council here? When you guys should work hard to help him?" val said

"its not yet my time." lica said

"not us, we arent in the student council, but we do help sometimes." rena said, as sheryl and rena agrees

"leo also set us a time schedule on when we should time in for work, to prevent any one of us girls from total exhaustion." rena said

"just like in preparation for actual work huh." alba said

"and what time should you girls time in?" val said

"in about.. 15minutes i guess." lica said, checking out her wristwatch

"there is still time then." val said, with a smile

Then someone approached them, as they have their talk.

"whats wrong?" val said, as she noticed miku shyly approaching them

"can i join?" miku said

"sure! Come on in." lica said, as everyone agrees, except rena, who had a bit sour face

"come on rena, you are so serious." nikki said, cheering her up, and miku taking a seat

"i know, but her father is the one who almost killed leo, just because he kept a secret." rena said, still sour

"you know, the secrets he holds are very valuable, and holds weight to everyone. And some may even tip the balance of any country." alba said, as this surprised val

"so he holds that much importance? He did say that hes the reincarnation of a past hero." val said, as alba forgot she was there

"w-well.. Yes. I forgot you were there miss morgan." alba said

"speaking of secrets, may i ask if you all know what we had discussed at the principals office that time?" miku said

"why do you ask? Is it so that you can report to your father?" rena said, with nikki trying to clam her down

"no, my father doesnt talk to me anymore. And he seems kind of busy lately." miku said

"oh.. Then its fine." rena said

"anyways, he didnt say anything, just the name of illuminati." val said

"i see.. now that you know their existence, i suggest that you girls should choose whether to be with leo or not." miku said, as this alarmed the girls a bit

"why would you say that miss steppings?" alba said

"you also noticed the few number of transferrees right?" miku said

"yes, what of it?" rena said

"even though this school may be under surveillance by them, doesnt mean that we can say whatever we want to say and do. Our actions will be monitored." miku said

"specially you girls, since you are closest to him." alba said

The girls then took some time, before they answered what they need to answer.

"i wouldnt abandon being with him, no matter what." lica said, seriously

"me too." nikki said

"if you really think of it like that, then i might take my time considering it." rena said

"just like what licas mom taught me, i love him, and thats all i need." sheryl said

"please do be sure of you intentions girls, once you are in deep with him, there will be no turning back." alba said

"yes, we know." lica said, as the girls also agree

"in any case, you girls should think of a way to determine if you should continue to be with him or not. Since we all live this life only once." alba said, as miku agrees

"then what about a date? You girls havent done that in a while right?" val said, to change the topic a bit

"yes, we havent." nikki said, as the girls are thinking about it

"you girls should also confirm whether you should be with him or not, and at the same time, make him relax a bit from all that work. Its like hitting 2 birds with one stone!" val said, as the girls all think its maybe a good idea

"you are right val." nikki said

"maybe we should have a date. Its been a while since i last gone out with him." rena said

"so, how should we do this?" lica said

"h-how about by drawing lots?" sheryl said

"thats it!" everyone said, as it was a good idea

"it was in the comic i read earlier, that they draw lots to determine who goes first in fighting the last boss." sheryl said

"that seems like leo at the moment." val said, as everyone laughed a bit

"alright then, lets do this!" nikki said, before the girls draw lots

Then on the first saturday of the same week..

"i hope im not late.." lica said, as she was running a bit

There at the train station, they were to meet up at the big clock, where leo is waiting..

"hi lica! You look good today." leo said, as he spots her and waves at her when she was near him

"thanks." lica said, as she was huffing. "am i late?" she added

"nah, i just got here too." leo said with a smile

"you are lying. Those who say that always are first to arrive." lica said, pouting

"haha.. But you do look good today." leo said, admiring her wear

She was now wearing shorts, with a shirt, for easy moving.

"and you look cute too." lica said, teasingly

Leo was also wearing his casual wear, with a small chest bag with him.

"well then, shall we go?" leo said, reaching out his hand to her

"yes please." lica said, receiving his hand

After that, they then went to the amusement park, using the train and bus to get there. Where they rode many rides at the park, visited stalls, the haunted house, and then lastly, the ferris wheel.

"that was fun." lica said

They were now outside, at a local 2 star restaurant, where the price was just right, and they just arrived from the amusement park.

"indeed. At first, i had thought that we were gonna go to a high end restaurant for dinner." leo said

"nope, we arent. Why you said that?" lica said

"when you girls asked me out on a date, and whats more, you asked to date you girls individually, i had first thought about how much i would spend." leo said

"i see. So, have you now loosened up a bit?" lica said, with a smile

"yes, i did." leo said.

"in any case, i have something important to tell you leo." lica said, now serious

"what is it? Why serious all of a sudden?" leo said, curious

"just when will you really trust or lean on us?" lica said

"what do you mean lica? I have been leaning on you girls for a while now." leo said

"let me change the question then.. When will you start letting us in your world?" lica said

"wait.. Wait a sec.. Entering in my world would mean to maybe endanger everyone, whats more, i care about you girls, more than you think." leo said, worried on where this might be going

"yes, we know that. But i also think that you are somewhat hesitating on us." lica said

"well, yes. I do care and love you girls equally, but with all that i know, the secrets, the knowledge, the very thought of you girls being hurt because of me.." leo said, now sad

"hahh.. Yes, we know that. And because we know that, we want to be your strength." lica said, as she switched seats to beside him

"but--" leo said, but was cut off

"no buts leo.. We girls want in with your problems, whatever it may be. I want to be with you, no matter what." lica said, as she lightly grabs his hand, intertwining

"is this your final answer lica? Will you--" leo said, but was cut off again

"yes. I understand the dangers, and will be there for you when you really need it. Thats my resolve for you." lica said, seriously. "you have already saved me once, in both my heart and mind, its now my turn." she added, before a tear fell down in leos cheek

"ok. So the others.." leo said, wiping off the tear

"yes, the third reason why we asked you on a date. To test our resolve with you." lica said, before they kissed

"ahem! Your food is ready." the waitress said, who was carrying their food

They then composed themselves upon hearing the waitress, and the food was now served. Where lica ordered a parfait and an omlette rice, while leo had a burger steak with rice.

"that was delicious." leo said, as they were now walking

"thats not all i reserved for us." lica said, with a smile

As leo looked at his surroundings, they just arrived at a love hotel, where he immediately knew what comes next.

"oh.. Right." leo said, as he looks at the signage

"and i will have you know, that its a safe day today." lica said, before they linked arms and entered the hotel