Disclaimer: … bangs forehead against desk.
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Aya had a pretty smile, and she should smile like that more often. That was Rei's first thought of the blue-haired gal. He always envisioned her as a little fairy, princess-like, who shouldn't dare to be touched, but he knew that her wings could soar her to an even higher place, a place where she can shine with all her heart.
She once called him her guardian, her protector, and … her best friend. Stunned, he asked her why. Aya blinked at his inquiry, and then giggled softly, not answering as she finished sewing a crown of daisies, placing them gently atop of his caramel brown tresses.
She was such a peculiar girl.
Rei scoffed. She was completely in love with him, he had no ounce of doubt about that, and yet she claimed that he was her best friend. She had him enthralled, and ever since that afternoon, her presence was never unaware to him.
It was so hard to put into words. She was forever there, patiently waiting in the chilly rain with an umbrella ready at hand, or quietly and curiously observing him sketching. She adored his drawings, this he knew by the fresh set of art supplies; they were always colorfully gift wrapped and waiting for him in front of his house.
Never did a holiday go by without her inviting him to one of her jubilant family's famous and grand parties, where her relatives, who were charmed by the incredibly good-looking teen, always made him feel like a shy young boy, and yet at home.
Aya was a part of his life, and it was so natural of him to notice how the sweet naïve Aya slowly grew into the woman he always believed she was. She continuously surprised him with her motherly and nurturing heart, but also, with Aya exuding her unpredictable fortes. Rei never ceased to admire her.
She became his inspiration, and the reason why his cold eyes were now warm. Rei felt so tenderly loved by her, and because of Aya, he experienced more love, all in different shapes and sizes. He found refuge in God, for there was no one who loved Him more than Aya, who incessantly prayed for Rei. Maybe Aya was his best friend too. But, he will never love her the way she loved him.
He swore in God's name he would never fall in love with her, for he was in love with another.
He was going to hell for lying in His name.
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Chinatsu Sanyu says:
This is the new A Love Story to a Mole.
But it isn't that story anymore. It is now the Guardian and always will be. Thank you for allowing me to do this. Please support me through and through.
Let's attempt for more than 105 reviews!
Eh, worth a shot.