My very first Kare Kano fic! I just finished watching the series and it was so good…that is, up until the ending…*sigh* Oh well…Please r/r! Be kind!

Their Situation

Yukino sat under the blooming cherry blossoms, the velvet petals gently dancing in the wind. She sighed and straightened out her light dress. He was late, VERY late. He had better have a good excuse for it too.

"Miyazawa!!" a voice called from a distance.

Yukino looked to her left and saw a familiar figure running towards her. She stood up and placed her hands on her hips.

"Arima-kun, you're late!" she snickered.

"Sorry, my mother needed me to run an errand," he apologized. He ran his hand through his hair and smiled.

Yukino smiled back and playfully poked him in the stomach. "Next time, be on time or else I'm not going to speak to you ever again." She giggled and laid her head on his shoulder.

Arima sighed contently and they began to walk away from the groves and towards the city.

Two years have passed since the fateful day they met. Miyazawa Yukino had now matured into a beautiful young woman, graceful and intelligent. She still had her mischievous streak in her. Arima Souichiro, now also a young man, won the Inter State Kendo Tournament yet again. He still remains strong and hard working, and still gentle and kind.

The two are now in their final year of high school, next year, to be a new experience for them both. Arima's hand tightened around Yukino's shoulder while he thought of the future.

"Arima-kun, are you feeling alright?" she asked in a concerned voice.

He snapped out of his daze and nodded. They spent the day window shopping and talking. By the end of the day, Yukino and Souichiro decided to stop at a nearby parlor to get something to eat. Yukino ordered a strawberry milkshake, while Arima asked for a Picari Sweat. (a type of soda- very tasty). Yukino stretched her arms out and yawned. The waiter brought over their orders and placed them in front of them.

Yukino sipped on her milkshake and grinned. "This tastes so good!" Arima smiled and loosely held onto his soda. The night was muggier than during the daytime and beads of sweat clung to his neck. His mind was jumbled with hundreds of thoughts.

What's going to happen to Yukino and me…? Will I ever be able to make her happy? Will I be able to see her?…he thought.

"Arima-kun?" Yukino asked worridly, tucking a loose strand of her red hair behind her ear. He looked up and smiled, reassuring her that he just got lost in his thoughts. Yukino frowned and reached out to touch Arima's face.

"You can tell me anything, okay?" she said softly, her hand on his cheek.

He felt the blush rising to his cheek. He placed his hand over hers and thanked her. They finished off their drinks in an uncomfortable silence and paid. The sun had already set beyond the horizon, the street lights already lit. They strolled down the street, hand in hand. Minutes later, they came to the split in the road, the street desolate.

"Well, I guess I'll see you in school tomorrow," Yukino finally spoke.

Arima nodded and she placed a small kiss on his cheek before walking in the opposite direction. Arima stood on the sidewalk, watching his loved one walk home. After she was no longer in his sight, he turned around and walked home. He buried his hands in his pockets hung his head low. It was too soon, he thought. He decided to make a detour towards the lake near the grove.

The moon reflected on the rippling water, the trees whispering in the wind. He curled up on the grass, his head resting on his knees.

"We will never be able to see each other…" he said quietly. "What happens if she meets someone else…? I cannot live without her."

He looked into the water, his reflection crystal clear.

"I am not good enough for her. She is but a goddess…and I am but a lowly mortal, cowering in fear and pain." Arima picked up a stray stone and threw it into the water, his image becoming distorted. He got up, his heart void, and went home.

The next morning, the sky was an ominous gray. Yukino awoke earlier than usual, her stomach having an uneasy feeling. She got dressed, leaving Kano and Tsukino still snoring their heads off. She got her lunch and her books and headed out the door. She decided to stop by and see if Arima was awake. Maybe they could get some studying done before classes began.

Yukino walked up to his gigantic house and rang the doorbell. The door opened and she saw his mother.

"Good morning! Is Arima awake yet?" Yukino asked.

"I think so. Why don't you go up and check?" his mother asked, opening the door wider so that she can come in.

"Thank you. I won't be long."

Yukino took her shoes off and placed her bag on the floor. She then ran up the grand staircase and turned the corner until she got to the room on the left. She knocked gently and cracked open the door.

"Arima-kun?" she whispered. She cracked open the door and saw him, standing at his dresser. Arima cocked his head towards her, his face without expression. He wore his pants from the school uniform, but was missing the top, leaving his ches t bare. Yukino blushed a furious shade of red and quickly sputtered out an apology. Arima walked towards her slowly, his hands at his side.

Yukino froze in her place and watched him gracefully walk over. He slowly closed the door behind them and locked his eyes with hers. He brought his hands up her arms and rested them on her shoulders. He then kissed her.

When they separated, Arima hugged her tightly, his head buried in her soft hair.

"Miyazawa…" he breathed, "Will you always stay by my side…?"

Yukino nodded and sighed deeply. "Of course."

Arima gave a small smile before putting on an undershirt and his uniform. They then said good-bye to his parents and headed out to school.

To be continued…

Please r/r. I'll continue this as soon as possible.