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Chapter 3 - lets have a coffee

As I walked home from school, the crunch of leaves beneath my feet was the only sound that broke the silence. Suddenly, a car pulled up beside me, and I felt a jolt of surprise. It was Kaito, his piercing eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief.

"Hey, hey, Mei!" he called out, his voice low and smooth. I felt a flutter in my chest as I turned to face him. "Ahh, you're that boy from that day... your name was Kito, right?" I stuttered, my mind racing.

Kaito chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "It's Kaito, not Kito."

I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as I realized my mistake. "Oh, sorry... I forgot."

Kaito's gaze lingered on me, making me feel like an insect under a microscope. "So, what do you want? Where are you headed?" he asked, his tone casual, but his eyes betraying a hint of curiosity.

I shrugged, trying to appear nonchalant. "Nowhere, just going home."

Kaito's smile grew wider. "Come on in, I'll give you a ride." I hesitated, unsure if I should trust this stranger, but the setting sun and the chill in the air made me relent.

As I settled into his car, Kaito's proximity made my heart race. He leaned in close, his face inches from mine, and I thought he might kiss me. But instead, he simply fastened my seatbelt, his fingers brushing against my skin. I felt a rush of embarrassment, my face burning with heat.

Kaito noticed my flush and teased, "Hey, why is your face so red? Were you thinking something embarrassing?" I tried to brush it off, but he chuckled again, his eyes sparkling with amusement.

When we arrived at my apartment, I thanked him and offered him a cup of coffee as a gesture of gratitude. Kaito raised an eyebrow, still chuckling. "Really? Just a moment ago, weren't you feeling hot?"

I felt my face grow even hotter as I tried to explain. "That's not it... I just... uh..."

Kaito's laughter filled the car, and I couldn't help but smile, feeling like a foolish, fluttering bird in his presence.

As we stepped into my apartment, the warm glow of the lamp in the corner enveloped us, casting a cozy ambiance. I punched in the password, and the door swung open with a soft click. "Please, make yourself at home," I said, gesturing to the TV lounge. "I'll go make us some coffee."

Kaito's eyes sparkled with mischief as he replied, "No, I'll come with you to the kitchen. I want to see you in action, making coffee. What if you mess it up or add something weird?" His teasing tone sent a flutter through my chest, but I tried to brush it off.

My anger flared up, and I spun around to face him. "What's your problem, Kaito? Don't you trust me?" My voice rose, and I could feel my face growing hot.

But before I could escalate further, Kaito held up his hands in mock surrender. "Just kidding, Mei! Don't take it seriously. I just want to see you making coffee, learn how you do it." His smile disarmed me, and I felt my anger dissipate.

I let out a sigh, trying to calm down. "Oh, I see," I said, trying to sound nonchalant despite my still-racing heart. "Well, come on then. But don't expect any coffee-making magic."

As we walked into the kitchen together, the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans enveloped us, and I began to brew our coffee. Kaito leaned against the counter, watching me with an intensity that made me feel like an artist creating a masterpiece.

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As we settled into the sofa with our coffee cups, I couldn't help but notice Kaito's eyes locked onto mine, awaiting my reaction. He took a sip, and his face lit up with a warm smile. "Haha, it's good, Mei! You're really skilled at making coffee."

I beamed with pride, feeling a sense of accomplishment. "Thanks! My dad always says the same thing. My brother taught me how to make coffee, and I've learned many styles since then."

Kaito listened intently, his gaze never wavering, making me feel like I was the only person in the world. I found myself opening up to him, sharing more than I intended.

But then I turned the tables, curiosity getting the better of me. "Tell me about you, Kaito. I feel like I've shared so much about myself, but I know hardly anything about you."

Kaito's expression turned enigmatic, and he shrugged. "There's nothing interesting about me, Mei. I'm just a normal college student, the only son of Chairman Kuze."

I pressed on, sensing there was more to him than met the eye. "No, I mean, what are your interests? What are you good at?"

Kaito's eyes drifted away, and he seemed to hesitate before responding. "Well... I don't really have any interests."

I raised an eyebrow, incredulous. "Seriously? Who doesn't have any interests?"

Kaito's gaze snapped back to mine, and he grabbed the TV remote with a mischievous grin. "My favorite movie is about to start. Let's watch!"

I agreed, but my mind was racing with questions.As the movie began, Kaito's eyes sparkled with excitement, and I found myself getting lost in the story alongside him.

As the movie played on, Mei's eyelids grew heavy, and she drifted off to sleep, resting her head on Kaito's shoulder. Kaito watched her for a moment, a gentle smile on his face. He then turned off the TV, brushed her hair aside, and touched her face with a gentle caress.

"Oh, Mei, you're so peaceful when you sleep," he whispered, his voice low and soothing. "You're mine, my Mei."

Kaito carefully lifted Mei into his arms and carried her to her bedroom, laying her down on the bed. He covered her with a blanket, making sure she was comfortable.

The next morning, Mei woke up in her bed, feeling refreshed but confused. She got up and looked around, but there was no one in sight. She wondered how she got to bed and if she had eaten dinner the previous night.

As she entered the kitchen, she opened the fridge to find a delicious breakfast spread before her. A note caught her eye: "Eat the breakfast, Mei. Thanks for yesterday's coffee."

Mei's heart skipped a beat as she realized Kaito must have put her to bed and prepared breakfast for her.

i eat my break fast and get ready for school i pack my bag pack and go to school on the way of school i saw my friend alya .

"Hey, Alya! Wait for me!" I exclaimed, running towards my friend at the school entrance. We exchanged waves and greetings, catching our breath as we walked into school together.

Before I knew it, the day flew by, and I was packing my bag, realizing I was running late. "No, no, no! I'm going to be so late, and my boss will kill me!" I muttered to myself, rushing out of school.

As I hurried down the street, I saw a familiar figure waving at me - Kaito! "Hi, Mei! Going home?" he called out.

I waved back, "Hi, Kaito! No, I'm actually running late for work. I'm supposed to be at the cafe."

Kaito offered, "Come on in, I'll drop you off at your workplace."

I gratefully accepted, buckling into his car as he drove me to the cafe. As we pulled up, he reminded me, "Hey, Mei, we haven't exchanged numbers yet."

I handed over my phone, and we exchanged numbers. Kaito smiled, "Alright, Mei, go work! I'll see you soon."

With that, he drove off, leaving me to rush into the cafe, hoping my boss wouldn't be too angry with me. Little did I know, this chance encounter with Kaito would lead to more unexpected moments...