Title:           Tsundere Cadence [Short] [Fin]
Author:          _Insignis_
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First Edit:      Thursday 16th of October 2014 01:45:12 AM CDT
Last Edit:       Last edit on: Friday 7th of November 2014 01:57:44 AM CDT

>Be Shining Armor.
>Be in high school.
>Be in class sitting at your desk.
>Lunchtime.
>Gonna head on over to the cafeteria with your friends.
>Uh oh, here comes Cadence.
>She's easily the most beautiful and popular girl in school.
>Too bad she doesn't like you very much.
"Hello, Amore-san."
>"Hmph."
>She scoffs.
>Typical.
>You move to get up, but she suddenly shoves a box in your face.
"What?"
>"Here, you can have this."
"This is?"
>"A l-lunch."
>You take it.
>A crowd begins to form around you.
>Various lines are heard.
>"Kyaaa! Amore-hime!"
>"Amore-hime is giving a lunch?!"
>"He doesn't deserve it."
"You... made this for me?"
>"NO! I mean, i made it, but not for you! I just made too much this morning and had leftovers. So i thought i might as well give it to you, since you're so pathetic."
"Oh... i see."
>You open the boxed lunch to reveal an amazingly detailed and well crafted meal.
>Even the ingredients are all top quality.
>There are oohs and ahhs from the crowd, a sugoi, and an 'as expected from a daughter of a rich family.'
"This is really amazing. You must of put a lot of effort into this?"
>"Y-you think so? Ha! I just slopped that together quickly. This is nothing compared to what i usually make. You're so easily impressed, Armor."
>Blushing, she finally notices the crowd.
>"Well?! There's nothing to see here! It's rude to stare!"
>The crowd gasps and quickly disperses.
>You sit in silent awe for a moment.
>"Well?!"
"Huh?"
>She sits down at the desk next to you.
>"Aren't you going to eat it?!"
>She gives you a demanding look.
"O-oh! Of course!"
>You begin to eat the lunch.
>Amore-san is watching every moment.
>It feels awkward.
>"S-so... how is it?"
"It's great! The eggs are really good."
>The fact that such a pretty girl made it doesn't hurt either.
>She suddenly becomes excited.
>"Right?! I know you love eggs, so i took special care to make th-"
>She blushes and looks away.
>"I-i mean, is that so?"
>This is really odd.
>Not wanting to stay in this situation, you finish the meal quickly."
>It was seriously good.
>It would be rude not to show your appreciation.
"It was absolutely delicious Amore-san! Thank you so much, truly."
>You say sincerely with a smile.
>Her face almost glows red, as she shoots up from her seat.
>"B-BAKA! D-d-don't thank me so suddenly! Disgusting! I regret giving it to you now, tch!"
>She storms out of the classroom.
>Aw man, you blew it.
>You're not sure how or why, or what even really just happened, but you did something wrong.
>You'll have to apologize later.
 
>Be Cadence.
>You're walking to the girls restroom as fast as you can.
>You walk in, and promptly get into a stall.
>You close and lock the door.
>You make sure the lid is down and sit.
>You hug yourself.
>Stupid.
>Stupid, stupid, stupid.
>Why did you do that?
>He enjoyed it and gave his thanks, after you worked so hard on it.
>You got up earlier than usual, just to make it.
>And he thanked you.
>It felt so good.
>But for some reason, you just couldn't handle it.
>You said such hurtful things.
>You always do.
>Even though you love him so much.
>He probably hates you now.
>He might not ever speak to you again.
>So, so stupid.
>Damn it!
>You bury your face in your hands.
>You cry.
 
>After a while, you're able to get ahold of yourself.
>You come out of the stall and look at reflection in the mirror.
>You look pretty bad after all that crying.
>Luckily though, no one else is in here.
>You wash up as best you can.
>Don't want to let anyone know you cried.
>You go about the rest of your school day.
>It's so odd.
>When it comes to other people's relationships, you're able to help and give advice so easily.
>You can resolve arguments, or heal broken hearts.
>And you love to help people.
>You do your best to be well behaved and kind to everyone.
>But when it came to Armor, the worst of you always came out.
>Why?
>Truth is... you're afraid.
>Afraid that he won't feel the same way you do.
>You're afraid of rejection.
>You've let that fear control you for so long, and now it might be too late.
>You keep up appearances, and pretend to be fine.
>But inside, your heart is breaking.
>You keep thinking of Armor's face when you said those awful things.
>You can't bear to look at him now.
 
>School is over for the day.
>You would go straight home to cry some more into your pillow, but you're on cleaning duty.
>And your partner is... oh no.
>"I... i can take care of this Amore-san.
>You can go home... if you want."
>You're alone in the classroom with Armor.
>You feel like taking him up on his offer and running away.
>...
>No.
"I-i'm fine to stay and help. It's not a problem."
>"Okay."
>The rest of the time cleaning is spent in silence.
>You don't have the courage to say anything to him.
>And he doesn't want to say anything to you, of course.
>The silence hurts.
 
>The cleaning duties are done.
>Not a word has been spoken between you.
>You expect him to walk away without saying anything.
>But instead, he bows.
>"Cadence, i'm so sorry. Whatever i did to offend you earlier, i apologize."
>You're shocked.
>Armor is actually apologizing to you.
>To you.
>When really, you should be the one...
>"I know you don't like me. Maybe you even hate me. But please, i hope you can forgive me."
>He looks back up at you.
>His expression, it's so sad.
>So painful.
>You have to hold back tears.
>You can't do this anymore.
>Your heart is beating out of your chest.
>No.
>More.
>You bow slightly, and place your hands on your skirt.
"I love you Armor, please date me!"
>You said it.
>You really said it.
>After all this time.
>Your heart is beating even harder now.
>You're trembling.
>With a deep blush on your face, you look up to see Armor almost as shocked as you were.
>After a moment of unbearable silence, he answers.
>"I...i love you too."
"You do?"
>You say in an almost whisper.
>He nods.
>"I always have, from the moment i saw you."
>He smiles.
>A few tears escape you.
>But instead of anguish, they come from joy.
>"Amore-san, are you al-"
"If... if this is how it's going to be from now on..."
>You wipe the tears away.
"Then... you should start calling me by my name."
>"O-oh?"
>You sniffle.
"Well?"
>"... Ca... Cadence-chan."
>He chuckles nervously.
"No! That's not what i want to hear."
>You pout.
>He sighs.
>"... Cadence."
>You shiver a bit from delight.
>"Your turn now."
"M-me?!"
>"It's only fair."
>Your shivers of delight are replaced by the trembles of nerves again.
"Sh... Shining-kun."
>"Oy."
>He says almost instantly, completely deadpan.
>You can't bring yourself to say it to his face.
>You look away.
"...Shining."
>You see him smile brightly out of the corner of your eye.
>A moment of silence.
>You're not sure what to do now.
>Suddenly, still looking away, you feel your hand grasped by his.
>It's shocking, and you pull to get away.
"Wha-wha-what are you doing?!"
>"This is something couples do, right?"
"I... this..."
>"You don't want to?"
>He let's go of your hand.
>"Sorry."
>He looks down sadly.
>An awkward silence.
>You look at your hand for a moment, before taking his hand back.
>"Cadence."
"If this is something couples do, then i suppose we should too."
>You half grumble, looking away.
>He laughs.
"Wh-what's so funny?!"
>He catches his breath.
>"Let's go."
"Where?"
>"To eat. I have to repay my girlfriend for that wonderful lunch she made me, after all."
>He smiles, and his eyes shine beautifully for a moment.
>You become lost in them, and suddenly, all your hesitation is gone.
"Okay."
>You say calmly.
"Let's go."
 
>You're walking outside, still holding hands.
>He's leading you to a good restaurant he says he knows.
>You remember it's become chilly, now that it's coming close to the winter season.
>"I still can't believe that even though you've been treating me like that, you were actually in love with me the whole time."
"It's your own fault for not catching on. Baaaka~."
>He laughs, and you can't help but join in.
>Through the cold wind, you feel the warmth of his hand.
>You squeeze it tighter.
>He does the same.
>You smile.
 
END.