A/N: Back with another chapter that I am. Hopefully you all find it entertaining.

On another note, I definitely don't like where the light novel is going. Tatsuya and Miyuki are (SPOILER ALERT!) freaking engaged. Damn. I figured they would eventually end up together but I was hoping for Tatsuya x Mayumi anyways.

Oh well, that's why we have fanfiction.

Patrolling around the school for over-pushy club members wasn't exactly the most exciting job for the Public Morals Committee, but that didn't stop its members from standing at attention.

They were about as stiff as stiff could be, which made it rather impressive that they seemed to straighten up even more so when the energetic Student Council President burst into the room, a dazzling smile on her face as usual.

Their response was rather predictable, Tatsuya mused; Mayumi was a Saegusa and the Student Council President. Add her beauty and charisma on top of that and one would get a very popular and influential person.

Mari knew all this about her friend which was why she was rather impressed that Tatsuya's only reaction was to train his eyes directly on her friend.

Besides that, he was as calm and cool as always.

"Good morning, Mari, Public Morals Committee, ~Tatsuya~."

"Morning, Mayumi."

"Good morning, Madame President!"

"Hn."

A grunt?

No doubt a response Mayumi had never gotten before, and judging by the glares the rest of the committee were giving Tatsuya, it was a response they all thought wasn't worthy of the Student Council President.

'That and they're probably jealous.'

But really did Mayumi expect anything else?

She had to know that singling out Tatsuya on his own would stir up jealousy.

What boy wouldn't want a personal good morning from Mayumi Saegusa?

Mari had been around her friend enough to know the answer to that question was all of them.

"So, good mornings aside, what are you doing here Mayumi?"

"I'm just here to wish the Public Morals Committee good luck."

Following those words Mari rose an eyebrow, followed Mayumi's glancing eyes, and promptly broke out into a grin.

"Of course. That's why you're here. No other reason?"

"Weeeellll?" putting a finger to her chin, Mayumi glanced around the room, tensing up all but Mari and Tatsuya. "Since I'm here and with nothing to do, I was thinking I might as well help out with patrols."

"Is that so?" Mari was obviously feigning surprise but Mayumi seemed determined to push forward anyways. "Then by all means, Madame President, choose who you wish to patrol with. That is unless you intent to go out on your own."

"Oh patrolling by myself would be so boring. I think I'll pick a partner. The question is who?" turning away from her friend, Mayumi began making her way around the room, her index finger tapping her chin.

Mari couldn't help but chuckle as she watched the rest of the committee, save for one, try to make themselves more desirable.

Most stuck out their chests, no doubt trying to show off their pectorals, others stood even more at attention.

'Poor guys don't even know they stand absolutely no chance.'

It was obvious to Mari that her friend had her eyes set on one person only, and that one person was the one who seemed to have caught Mayumi's attention as of late. Mayumi had been sneaking glances at him since she entered the room.

A chuckle escaped Mari's lips.

It was actually pretty funny to see the great Mayumi Saegusa being the one doing the chasing instead of the other way around.

Mari was brought out of her thoughts when Mayumi stopped exactly where she knew she would.

Right next to the ever stoic Tatsuya.

"Do you mind if I join you for today, Tatsuya?"

With a smile the rest of the guys in the room wish was for them, Mayumi directed her question towards Tatsuya.

"I get an opinion? You seem to be getting soft Madame Dictator."

In an instant no one wanted to be in Tatsuya's position anymore; Mayumi's warm smile turned into a terrifyingly sweet one.

"Oh my, what was I thinking?" like a viper, Mayumi's hands shot out and trapped one of Tatsuya's own. "Of course you don't get an opinion. Tatsuya will do anything I tell him to, right?" Tatsuya decided not to answer, mainly because he had a feeling if he did his response would be a "yes".

"I'll take that as a yes." turning around, Mayumi proceeded to drag Tatsuya out of the room, envious glances following them. "Now come along, Tatsuya. We have work to do."

"Right, 'work'."

Mari didn't even try to prevent the abduction of one of her subordinates.

She simply gave a wave before mouthing a "good luck" towards Tatsuya.

And just like that the two were gone, leaving a stunned Public Morals Committee in their wake.

"I think we should get used to seeing things like that more often."

If Tatsuya had any intentions of living a peaceful school life he should've never associated with Mayumi.

"Look Madame President's dragging around the Freshman Representative's older brother."

He didn't regret it.

"See? I told you."

Not in the least.

Not only did Tatsuya come to enjoy Mayumi's presence, he also came to enjoy teasing her in his own manner. He was obviously not as boisterous as her but for him it could be seen as teasing.

It was amusing to be the one to "give her her own medicine" as the saying goes.

Her reactions of course were also entertaining.

"Halt!"

Tatsuya's thoughts followed his body as it obeyed Mayumi's command and immediately stopped moving. She whipped around to face him a moment later with the same sweet, scary smile before it dropped. Replacing her expression was the one of a young woman thinking something over.

Obviously that couldn't be good for Tatsuya but he was too focused on her cute little head tilt.

"Step back."

Although confused, Tatsuya did what he was told and took a single step back.

Mayumi's head tilted to the other side.

"Step forward."

Once again Tatsuya did what he was told and found himself a step in front of Mayumi. In fact, he was close enough where the distance between them could be called inappropriate especially since Mayumi was from the Ten Master Clans.

Of course that was if Mayumi, the lady in the situation, found his proximity unwanted, but nothing in her expression or posture showed any discomfort.

A moment later she placed her hand out with the palm facing up.

"Hand."

Was this normal?

From what Tatsuya had observed during his time at First High Mayumi was definitely not acting like a normal high school student.

But then again he really couldn't consider this woman normal.

Despite his confusion, Tatsuya placed his hand on top of Mayumi's with furrowed brows.

Apparently she found the look on his face amusing seeing as she burst into a fit of melodious giggles.

"Don't you think you're going a little too far?"

"Oh, my apologies. It seems I had gotten drunk with power. Whatever is a dictator to do?" a smirk adorned her face as she stared up at Tatsuya.

"Ah, who knew Mayumi Saegusa could be so petty."

"Petty?!"

"Petty."

In contrast to Mayumi's shout, Tatsuya replied with his usual deadpan tone.

Judging by how her mouth kept opening and closing without any actual words coming out, Mayumi had no response.

"Just for that you're stuck with me for the entire day!"

With that the Student Council President turned on her heel and strolled through the halls.

It went without saying that Tatsuya followed.

"Now do you see what I mean?"

"Yeah. Those two definitely have a close relationship."

Of course any bystanders or nosy students were ignored by the two.

"Hm? Today is surprisingly peaceful. From what the reports I've read club members are rather . . . determined to recruit new members." with her hands clasped behind her back, Mayumi strolled through the school grounds with Tatsuya by her side.

"Have you actually patrolled in any of the previous years?"

"Nope." she responded popping the "p". "Why?"

"Perhaps the students don't wish to dirty Your Highness' eyes with such an unsightly scene. They are mere mortals after all."

Mayumi's cheeks reddened as they puffed out, her eyes narrowing into a nonthreatening glare. In response Tatsuya let out a small smile, his own eyes filled with a silent mirth that was true to his usual stoic personality.

"Don't talk like that. You make it sound like I'm some spoiled brat that thinks little of other people." with a quick swing of her hand, Mayumi smacked his arm, earning a raised eyebrow that screamed "that's it?".

"Besides I thought I was a dictator? You have to pick one Tatsuya or you're simply cheating."

He shrugged as he replied.

"I was simply trying to be polite. Forgive me for trying to be considerate."

"Considerate? Oh there's no need to hide the truth, Tatsuya. You don't have to be shy around me. Just say that you see me as your little Princess, I won't tell anyone. It could be our little secret." the wink she sent him along with her words forced a small onto Tatsuya's face as he shook his head in mock exasperation.

"Well, you definitely got the 'little' part right."

A gasp escaped Mayumi's lips.

"I am not little! I'm . . . ." her mouth opened and closed as she tried to find her words. ". . . petite."

Tatsuya chuckled at girls attempt to save face.

"Petite? Desperation from a Saegusa is simply unbecoming, Mayumi."

"Desper-! Why you!"

It was at that moment that Mayumi decided etiquette was overrated. So with a huff, Mayumi stomped on Tatsuya's foot, grinding her heel in just a little, before stomping away from him.

Silent laughter escaped from Tatsuya as Mayumi stopped, tapped her foot impatiently, and then turned around. A moment later he was being dragged by his hand once again.

He didn't dare resist Her Highness.

A/N: Well there it is, hope you all liked it. As I'm sure you all realized by now (I also may have already mentioned it in earlier chapters but simply forgot) this fic is mostly based around Tatsuya and Mayumi's dialogue so I don't go into too much details about other things since I don't want to break the flow of their interactions. Hopefully you all find their talks fun and, well, kinda cute.

Damn that made me sound corny.

Oh well.