Chapter 4: "Help him make her fall in love 3"

Aki: You're......here..

(Akiyo smiled and proudly left as her plan worked. Celine and Theo were intensely looking at each other with their cheeks all red)

Theo: I-I'm sorry.

(He placed her down and immediately went back to his seat.)

Theo: Let's continue studying.

(Celine who was still stunned to speak stood their blushing.)

Celine: A-alright...

(Meanwhile, as Akiyo went out, he bumped into Christian.)

CHRIS: Oh! Akiyo, you're here. I was looking for you.

Aki: What is it Christian? Is it important? I still have to hurry to class since we'll get ready for the presentation.

CHRIS: No, it's about your bo—

Aki: Wait...... Class! I still have class a-and preparations! I have to go. See ya Christian!

(She panicked and quickly ran towards her class.)

CHRIS: Be careful! You'll fall!

(She slipped and fell but immediately stood up and continued running.)

CHRIS: *sigh* Akiyo, Akiyo....

[ AFTER CLASS ]

It was a sunny afternoon and Celine was waiting outside for Akiyo. She had been waiting for minutes and yet Akiyo didn't come yet. Finally, she came running with her face all wet. Akiyo seemed sad and Celine noticed that.

Celine: What happened to you? Why do you look so sad?

(Akiyo hugged her tightly.)

Celine: Hey... what's wrong? You can tell me. Did someone bully you? Where?

(Akiyo burst out laughing and Celine quickly looked at her face.)

Aki: *laughs* What a good friend you are Celine!

Celine: You idiot! You had me worried!

Aki: *giggles* Alright, I'll take what I said back.

Celine: But seriously what happened? Why is your face all wet?

Aki: I came running from the library to my class as I was late earlier. I was really sweaty so I had to wash my face afterwards. Which explains why I look like this.

(Celine quickly picks a tissue from her bag and starts wiping Akiyo's face.)

Celine: You're a clever girl Aki but sometimes, I doubt that.

Aki: Oh come on, it's not like that all the time.

Celine: Yeah right, here. Continue wiping your face.

(Akiyo took the tissue out of her hands and continues wiping her face.)

Celine: So, you were late? Why?

Aki: Uh..... because I went to the library?

Celine: Why?

Aki: To uhh.... watch dramas?

(Celine raised her eyebrows.)

Celine: Really Marinette?

Aki: Oh okay, alright! I came to find you there.

Celine: And?

(Akiyo teasingly smiles at Celine.)

Aki: And I saw Theo carrying you on his arms!

Celine: Hey shush!

Aki: And you looked sweet together and—

(Celine covers her mouth to silence her. But despite that Akiyo still looks very happy.)

Celine: Keep it down AKI.

Aki: But you were the one who told me to—

Celine: Wait... so you saw everything?

(Celine looks embarrassed and had her cheeks all red.)

Aki: Yeah, kinda. Why do you look like that? Did you guys do something nasty after that?

Celine: N-No! What are you talking about? We just met remember?

Aki: Aww come on, what's wrong with that?

Celine: If you don't stop, then I won't treat you for ice cream anymore.

(Akiyo immediately zipped her mouth and smiled at Celine)

Celine: Great! Now let's go.

[ A FEW MINUTES LATER ]

Akiyo and Celine went to buy Ice cream. They were about to go to a playground and simply chat there. Along the way, Celine talks about Theo.

Celine: How did you even meet Theo?

Aki: I met him at the library during the other day.

Celine: Really? Who initiated the talk first?

Aki: His friends did.

Celine: I see. Oh! We're here!

Aki: Let's stay on the swing.

(They sat on the swing while eating their ice cream)

Celine: You know, I shouldn't say this but Theo is clearly my type.

Aki: He is?

Celine: Yes, the way he acted earlier this morning was....

Aki: Was what?

Celine: Was something that made me feel butterflies in my stomach.

Aki: Oohhh~

Celine: I shouldn't feel this way immediately you know, we just met. I probably felt that way because he defended me earlier.

Aki: Maybe you're in love!

(Akiyo formed a heart within her hands and smiled in a silly way.)

Celine: Aki!

Aki: What? You've been talking about him the whole time!

Celine: I did? B-but despite that, I should control myself. Just because of what happened I feel this way, I should control myself.

Aki: Alright Miss denial.

[ A FEW HOURS LATER ]

Akiyo and Celine safely went home after them hanging out. Akiyo quickly sat on her desk, turned on the computer and texted Masha and Christian.

Aki: 𝙷𝚎𝚢 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎!

CHRIS: 𝙷𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚘

MASHA: 𝙷𝚒

Aki: 𝙸 𝚗𝚎𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚐𝚞𝚢𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐, 𝚕𝚎𝚝'𝚜 𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚘 𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕.

MASHA: 𝙾𝚔𝚊𝚢!

(The three of them then went ahead to video call.)

Aki: Hey! Good evening.

MASHA: Good evening!

CHRIS: Hi! So what did you wanna tell us Akiyo?

Aki: I have another plan to make things work out with Theo and Celine.

MASHA: Do you think it'll work? Maybe Celine already finds it weird that Theo is mostly around.

Aki: Positive! Celine said Theo is clearly her type so I guess we won't have to worry much from now.

CHRIS: Now that's a big start. Lucky Theo.

MASHA: Does Theo know about this plan of yours?

Aki: No, let's not tell him. He should get used to act in character anytime for Celine.

CHRIS: I highly agree with that.

Aki: So here's the thing, I need you guys to help me set them up.

MASHA: Set them up? You mean on fire!?

CHRIS: Are you stupid Masha?

MASHA: What?

Aki: Ahem... So first....

[ 2 DAYS LATER ]

Everything went well with all of them. Theo and Celine got much closer than before and Akiyo, Christian and Masha happily celebrating for both of them( well even though it just had been 3 days ).

Aki: So guys, today we must accomplish our plan. You guys still remember it right?

MASHA: What plan?

CHRIS: The plan on setting them up!

MASHA: Oh yeah... right. So what now?

Aki: *sigh* You guys have to distract Theo first to make him stay until 5 PM, which is the time where Celine's fencing practice ends. Then we'll do everything as planned. Don't make it obvious okay?

CHRIS: Alright, got it. Let's go Masha.

MASHA: Coming!

Aki: Now I'll go and wait for Celine.

[ 2 HOURS LATER ]

Christian and Masha successfully kept Theo at school until 5:00 PM. Now all they have to do is to ask Theo to wait for them at the fountain as they have to get something in the classroom. Meanwhile, Akiyo also texted Celine to wait for her at the fountain. Theo and Celine went to the meeting place.

Theo: What could they have left back there?

(As he was walking backwards, he bumped into Celine.)

Celine: Ouch!

Theo: O-Oh my gosh! A-are you alr—

(Celine looked at him and their eyes met, Theo had to get into character immediately. )

Theo: I'm sorry celine. Are you alright?

Celine: Theo? It's fine and yes, I'm alright. Why are you here?

Theo: My friends told me to wait for them here. And you?

Celine: Aki asked me to wait here too.

(Just then, both their phone sounded.)

Celine: Oh! It seems as if Aki had to go for an emergency.

Theo: My friends had to leave too because their parents called.

(After reading that, Theo realized about their planned and scoffed.)

Celine: Is there something wrong?

Theo: No, it's just really funny how our friends just left us here.

Celine: Right, I guess we'll have to leave by ourselves now.

Theo: It's pretty dark now, let me walk you to the bus station.

Celine: Would that really be fine?

Theo: Of course!

Celine: Alright, thank you Theo.

(Celine smiled at him and started walking away. Theo felt his heart melting but he immediately ran after her.)

[ A FEW MINUTES LATER ]

They walked towards the bus station while getting to know more about each other. They finally arrived and was just supposed to wait for the bus to come.

Celine: It's great that your face isn't that swollen anymore.

Theo: Yeah, I know. Finally, I don't have to put any bandage on my face.

(Celine smiles at him.)

Celine: You know, I think your future girlfriend will be so lucky.

Theo: And why is that?

Celine: Because you're kind, helpful, friendly, cool almost everything.

Theo: *chuckles* I can't really say that you are right, but I think I'm more lucky if she does become mine.

Celine: So you do have someone you like?

Theo: Yes.

Celine: Who is it?

(Theo looks at Celine straight in her eyes.)

Theo: It's....