~No one's p.o.v~

A few months had passed here at Cherryton Academy and Izumi has become quite familiar with everything and everyone. There were a few incidents involving Juno and her posse, but Izumi was still happy to be here. She, Kiara, and Haru had become fast friends and were the new garden club trio!

Kiara and Louis have had some amazing dates and they were getting pretty close. Before they became anymore serious, they each have to meet each other's parents and reveal anything that they are hiding to one another.

Legoshi was still dealing with the issues of his heart loving two different girls. Over the lat few months, he has gotten close to Izumi as these two would get lunch together or tutor each other for their classes. He has also been getting closer to Haru, but still felt a better connection to the hybrid. He goes back to Gosha and Gouhin for more advice about his love life. They do all they can, but continue to tell him that he must make the decision for himself.

There have been some strange things going on lately here at the academy. Riz has been talking to Izumi a lot lately and is always out late to take her back to her room. The only one, besides Izumi, who noticed this was Legoshi. He, along with Izumi, found this behavior rather odd and creepy.

While these events are happening, they did not know what was about to happen on this fateful day.

~Izumi's p.o.v~

It was now fall which means I can wear my sweaters and make my favorite fall drink! I was so happy because around this time, meant it was going to be calm and cool not hot like the summer. I was getting dressed for class when I stopped in my tracks to glance over to small note on my desk. I picked it up and judging from the hand writing, it was Kiara.

'Tonight my dad is going to meet Louis and I'll be making sure he doesn't scare him. I won't be coming back to the dorm after my last class! Love Kiara'

I smiled at the note and went to finish getting dressed while humming a tune from my favorite song. Once I was done, I went to get my bag and a breakfast parfait before I left my room. I closed and locked my door as I walked out wearing my uniform, but with long sleeves since it was getting cooler outside. I walked out of my dorm building and smiled when I see Haru.

"Good morning, Haru-chan! I made a special breakfast parfait for you!" I giver her the jar and smiled as she thanks me.

"It's my favorite berries too! Thank you so much, Izumi!" She smiled happily at me then started walking with me to class.

~Haru's p.o.v~

I'm so happy to have Izumi and Kiara as my two best friends! We really do connect like sisters and we're always there for each other. My ears perked up when I hear Izumi's voice as I turned to her.

"Good morning, Haru-chan! I made a special breakfast parfait for you!"

I smiled happily when she gives me the jar and spoon. I squealed happily when I see that she used my favorite berries.

"It's my favorite berries too! Thank you so much, Izumi!", I smiled and started eating it as we walked to class together.

Lately I have noticed how Legoshi has been acting around Izumi and I put it together. He has a crush on her and I thought it was so cute! Kiara and I have always thought they would be such a cute couple and I decided to give her a little push towards romance.

"So Izumi, have you developed crush on anyone lately?" , I asked as I see her start to blush.

"Y-Yeah. On this one guy and he's really cute.", she said as she walked with me.

"Oooh! Tell me who it is! Please!"

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~Izumi's p.o.v~

Okay so I have developed a crush on Legoshi.. I can't help it! He's sweet, loyal, and very handsome. He and I have gotten pretty close lately, but only because of us helping each other with homework. I can't help but stare in his beautiful eyes.. AH! What am I doing!? I know he likes Haru because I have seen the way he stares at her.. I can't compete with that.. Maybe I should keep these feelings hidden and not tell anyone.

~Back to our regularly scheduled program!!~

~Izumi's p.o.v~

"Sorry Haru, but I cannot reveal my secret crush to you." I smiled as UI hear her whine and beg me to tell her. I giggled and continued to walk with her as we reached the main building.

Once we walked in, we said our goodbyes before heading off in different directions to get to our classes on time.

As I walked, I bumped right into Riz, again. "Oops sorry, Riz. You just popped out of nowhere."

I hear him give a deep chuckle as he looks down at me.

"It's okay, Izumi. I have been doing that a lot lately. I'll see you at drama club later."

"Okay, bye." I watched him disappear through the crowd as I felt off. He always pops up around me randomly and it starting to creep me out.. I've also noticed how he gets really close to me and had smelled me one time. It feels so weird and creepy...

I shook off that encounter and proceeded to my class before I was marked late.

~Meanwhile~

~Louis' p.o.v~

I hummed as I walked my beautiful rose to her class, but I couldn't helo but feel fear after what she told me earlier.

"Louis," She began, "my dad would like to meet you for dinner tonight."

"T-Tonight?" I looked at her as she smiled and nodded.

"Pwease, my prince?" I hated when she used my big eyes and quivering lip on me... But is so cute I can't say not to her.

"Of course my rose. It would be an honor to meet your father tonight-- Oof!" I was thrown off guard, but caught her when she jumped into my arms while squealing happily and kissing my cheek multiple times.

"Thank you so much! Don't worry, I'll make sure that daddy doesn't hurt you t all or threaten you with his crossbow."

My face turned pale when those words escaped her lips.

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~Louis' p.o.v~

A CROSSBOW!?!?!?!?!?!? Her dad owns a crossbow?! Tonight will be a big night for me and Kiara's relationship as me moved into the 'meeting parents' stage. Tonight I will make sure that I make a good impression and do not screw up anything! I can feel my heart pumping even more as I looked at my watch. I had exactly 4 hours, 37 minutes, and 44 seconds until the dinner with her father. I had to get a few things taken care of before that time runs out.

~Back to our regularly scheduled program!!~

~Legoshi's p.o.v~

I walked to my classroom just before three bell rung. I smiled happily as I made it on time, then looked around for an open seat. My eyes focused on Izumi who was sitting by herself at the table before I walked over to her.

"Hi Izumi.. Mind if I sit with you?" I blushed a bit as she looked at me with her big brown eyes.

"Sure, Legoshi." I watched her move her backpack before I took the seat next to her then started to take out my notebook and pencils.

Once that was done, I decided to take a bite of my egg salad sandwich since I skipped breakfast. I enjoyed the delicious taste as my tail wagged with joy. I snuck quick glances over to Izumi who was eating a parfait that she made. I've always wondered what those taste like since I always see her, Haru, and Kiara eating one. Maybe I could ask her to make me one sometime.

Before I could talk to her, I hear the teacher walk in and I immediately faced forward and put my food away as he begins today's lecture.

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~Legoshi's p.o.v~

I couldn't believe how beautiful Izumi looked today... Her fur looked so silky and soft in the sunlight and her smile made my tail wag uncontrollably. Since we've gotten so close over the months, I've started fallen for her more.. More than Haru, but my heart still holds some feelings for Haru.. I hate how conflicted I am with these feelings.. But I don't know how I can pick between both females when they are both so beautiful and sweet...

~Back to our regularly scheduled program!!~

~Later the Day....~

~Legoshi's p.o.v~

I was setting up the lights for tonight's rehearsal while helping the other stage hands.

"Legoshi, can you help with the backdrop please?", I look over to the other stage hand before giving a nod.

I climbed down right when Izumi bumped into me.

"Oh! I'm so sorry! I-Sorry!" I blushed as we both spoke at the same time.

Her giggle made me smile then ym cheeks turned red when I see her dressed in her costume.

"Do I look okay?" She asked as she twirled around.

"You look beautiful.."

I watched her cheeks turn pink from my compliment.

"Thank you, Legoshi." She smiled before walking back to the dressing room.

I went on to help with the backdrop once she was out of my sight.

~Meanwhile~

~Louis' p.o.v~

I tugged on my collar as I drove myself and Kiara to her dad's apartment. I have picked up a nice bottle of wine for dinner along with some imported cigars. I feel Kiara's hand on mine then looked at her.

"Louis honey, its okay. Daddy will love you." She gave me a reassuring smile as I felt my nerves slowly calm down.

I arrived at her dad's place as I turned off the car. I stepped out then helped Kiara out.

We soon step up to the door as Kiara opened the door and walked inside of the complex.

I walked up to the door with her as Kiara knocked. I braced myself as I see the door open up to reveal.....

Now we have entered a whole new phase for our characters! What will happen at the dinner with Kiara's father and Louis? Why is Riz always stalking Izumi? Who will Legoshi choose between the two girls her loves? Find out in the next chapter!