Took her hands in his, boldly proclaiming his feelings.

(chapter originally by Misayaka on writing.com)

Minako nearly leaped out of her seat as Ken reached over towards her lap and took up her hands into his. She turned to him with a sudden tilt of her head, red-faced and in sheer panic."W, what are you doing!? This is no time for... " She began to fidget, and found herself ensuring her bare legs stayed squarely close to one another as the boy held onto her fingers. Gosh, his hands were so soft... No, bad thoughts!

"M, Minako... I just... uh, wanted to say... I really, um, like you..."

Ken began to blush somewhat, but not half as much as Minako was. Her face practically matched her hair at that point.

"Ken, t... that's sweet, but-... we... really shouldn't talk about-"

"You're sweet, fun, cute, and-and-and I love being around you! So... I'd like to be with you more!" Ken, emboldened by his words, grabbed Minako's hands tighter and leaned closer. "...so, so-... will, will you be my girlfriend?"

"K, Ken! I can't believe you're... asking me this now...." Minako began to squirm, awkwardly aware of how little she was wearing as her legs shyly shifted along one another. "I mean... sure, you're... you're, um... cute and nice and... and soft and... oh god..."

Minako looked away, blushing redder as she tried to tug her hands away, her chest lightly heaving beneath the thin 'attire' she'd borrowed. "I can't believe you had to say this now...!"

Ken ignored her protests and leaned in closer. "...so....will you?"

Minako gulped, looked to Ken to try and think of a proper response, when...