Akeru felt his blush deepen. "Y-yes..."<br/><br/>His mind was in overdrive. 'What's wrong with me? I'm a Chunin of Konoha! I face life or death situations almost everyday! why does this girl make me feel nervous to the point that I can barely move?'<br/><br/>He gulped, trying to get rid of the lump in his throat. 'What is she up to? Does she really like me? But we barely know each other, yet I feel... this doesn't make sense!'