Late Night...
Uehara Tsubasa and Akira Manabe were lying down on a hill. Underneath the stars. Both remained quiet for quite some time before Tsubasa spoke up.
"Hey Manabe."
"Hmm?"
"Have you ever wondered how many stars are up there?"
"Uuggghhh."
"What?"
"Do you ever listen to your teacher of Science class?"
"Sometimes I don't. Why?"
" 'Cause maybe you didn't listen to your teacher back see, you can't count the stars. Some stars couldn't be seen by the naked eye because they're so far away. Geez, even a 5th grader can answer that."
" I didn't mean it like that silly! I meant when you were a kid."
"Oh. You could've told me sooner."
"Ahaha! No really. Did you?
"Well yeah. I did. Why do you ask?"
"Well, no reason. It's just that, Arisa and I used to do this every night when we were kids."
"Me too."
Tsubasa looked up and saw a full moon.
"Well, what do you know. It's a full moon tonight. You know, I once heard of a story about the full moon. They say, a full moon is supposed to make two people fall in love with each other. You know, the people who have hidden feelings for each other. I wish it works for me."
"Why?"
"Because I want to confess to him about what I'm feeling for him. But I'm afraid it won't."
"Why is that?"
"Because he's in love with another girl."
"I feel the same way."
"Y-you do?"
"Yeah. The girl I'm in love with is already in love with another person."
"I'm sorry."
"Wha-what for?"
"I shouldn't have asked."
"It's okay. Now canyou tell me who that person is?"
"Nani?!"Tsubasa said, shocked.
"I-I can't tell you. Only Arisa knows who."
"Come on. Does that mean you don't trust me?"
"N-no. It's not like that. I trust you completely. It's just that..."
"It's just what?"
"N-nothing. Forget what I said 'kay?"
Now Tsubasa was blushing like mad. She turned around to hide her embarassment. Manabe just smirked at her actions. Manabe saw her hand and grasped it. Tsubasa was shocked at his sudden movements. She turned around only to encounter Manabe face to face. She blushed furiously. Manabe just smirked.
"So, Tsubasa. How about we say the names of the people whom we like to each other all at the same time so that we can't understand each other? That way, we won't be able to know each other's crushes."
"Sure."
"You ready?"
"Sure."
"I like you." They both said at the same time.
"Nani?!" again at the same time.
"You first."
"You go first Manabe."
"Please, Ladies first."
"Alright' Manabe-kun. You win. I like you. But you like me?"
"Yeah. But I thought you liked that Takeru guy."
"No, he's alredy got a girlfriend. But I thought you liked Shizuka?"
"Nah, she's just a childhood friend. Nothing more."
Tsubasa turned around blushing again. Manabe tightened his grip on her hand, pulled her closer and turned her face towards his. Tsubasa blushed even more. Manabe pulled her in for a kiss. Tsubasa's eyes widened in shock. Tsubasa wasn't able to pull away. Instead she automatically gave in, deepening their kiss. Manabe was the first one to pull away. He stared into Tsubasa's glistening eyes. Tsubasa just giggled before going in for another kiss. This time, it was more passionate than the first one. As they broke the kiss, Manabe entwined her fingers with his.
"Manabe.."
"Hmm?"
"I love you."
Manabe was surprised by those three words that she said. He wanted to be the one to say those words to her. Guess she beat him to it.
"I love you too, Tsubasa."
Manabe stood up and reached out to pull her up. As Taubasa grabbed his hand, Manabe pulled her up ever so quickly, causing her to land on his chest. Manabe pulled her closer, with Tsubasa still blushing. They pulled apart, held hands, and walked silently to each others houses.
