Be with You Forever

Genre: Romance/Drama

Pairing: Mai X Reo

Disclaimer: I do not own Sono Hanabira/A Kiss for the Petals or any of its characters.

Bonus: Eris and Shizuku will featured later in the story.

Author's Note: Hello, everyone. My name is YuriFan300 and I'm new to this site. I love writing stories, so I think this might be a good opportunity to write them on here, starting with Sono Hana series. I might not be the best writer, but I'll do whatever I can. Also, there might be some references from the OVA, Drama CD, the light and visual novel and so on. So, without further ado, enjoy the story!

"I love you, Reo. The one I love most is you . . . and I want to be with you forever."

Her words go through my head like a river flowing while sitting at my desk, staring off into space. While listening to the teacher's boring lecture, my mind is completely on one specific person: Mai Sawaguchi, the one I love. I, Reo Kawamura, had fallen in love with her. We've been a couple for a long time now, even right now as third years. We've had some good and bad times, but we still love each other no matter what.

The first time I met her, she seemed like the coolest girl at St. Michaels School for Girls. She's very mature, athletic and has two little siblings: one brother, one sister. I, on the other hand, come from a rich family, but used to be a very lonely girl with no one to talk to. When we first met, I felt like the world I used to be in has shattered and I entered a new one. She was the one who made my world become a better place. Since then, the two of us became a couple and never stopped caring for each other.

As the bell rings, I let out a soft sigh of happiness as more thoughts of Mai appear in my head. Her soft shoulder-length blue hair, her slender body, and that cool voice of hers . . .

"Reo?"

. . . and that awesome outfit she wore when we went out our date that one time. Oh, I just want to see that again.

"Reo!"

"AH!" This time, I heard her voice, which is Mai's, and I practically jumped in surprise, almost falling over my chair.

"Class is over, you know."

"Really? When?"

"A couple of minutes ago. Honestly, Reo, you should've paid more attention rather than spacing out like that," she scolds.

"I-I apologize." Come to think of it, it was rather embarrassing, too.

Just then, a smirk creeps up on Mai's face and leans in close to me, making my face go really hot. "So, Reo. You were thinking of me, weren't you?"

I immediately avert my eyes to avoid her evil smile. "I-It's none of your business!"

"Oh, come on! I even heard you sigh in happiness just when class ended. I just had to wait for the right moment to ask you this." She hugs me tightly from behind. "So tell me, Reo: were you thinking of me?"

Her whispering in my ear sent chills down my spine. Still looking away, I give her a quick nod.

"And? What was it about?"

"Mai, you idiot. Don't you know that people will see us like this?"

"Don't worry. Don't worry. I love staying like this and I won't let go until you tell me."

G-geez, does she have to be all that pushy? "It's . . . it's your . . ."

"It's my what?"

I shut my eyes and shout, "It's your kissing! There, you happy?"

"My kissing, huh?" She rubs her chin thoughtfully.

"Y-yes! I thought about the way it's so passionate and gentle and . . . it makes me want to stay like this . . . forever." I mutter out the last part, hoping Mai didn't hear me.

Unfortunately, she did and now her face is really close to mine while caressing my cheek. "Then, shall I give it to you for real?"

"What!? N-no way! What if someone sees us?"

"I told you not to worry," she whispers in my ear. "School's over and everyone's gone home now."

"Wait, Mai—Mmph!" Before I can even protest, she leans in and presses her lips against mine. I try to resist, but her grip is too strong. Finally, I no longer resisted and return the kiss.

After about 30 seconds, we part our lips to catch our breath and stare at each other for what seemed like eternity.

"I love you, Reo," she whispers.

"I love you, too, Mai," I whisper back. I quickly give her a hug. "W-will you be by my side forever l-like you promised?"

"Of course, Reo," she says as she hugs me back. "You know I'll always be by your side. You're the one I love."

Both of us separate and stare at each other again. Then, we lean in and give each other one last warming kiss. Nothing can ruin this moment. I love Mai very much and I want to stay by her side forever as well.

A/N: Well, what do you guys think? I know it's a short chapter, but I'll try expanding it later on. As I said before, I'm trying my best to match the characters' personalities and stuff. Oh, and that quote is from the Drama CD "Suki, Suki Mai san". Feel free to give some suggestions and don't forget to review.