Title: Wilted Flowers Bloom Too
Author: Twelf Bell
Type of Writing: Um.. a fanfic. Was supposed to have been a one-shot.
Summary: Watanuki meets a new spirit and this spirit is unlike all the others... She seems familiar. Too familiar.
---Pairing: None. If ever, it would be DouWata :3
Disclaimer: I do not own xxxHolic but I do own what I write.

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Things like loneliness or past or rumors

Desires or relatives or habits

Starting tomorrow, looks like we won't be laughed at

[NOBODY KNOWS]

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A dark velvet butterfly flew past Watanuki as he walked to school. It was spring and the sakura trees that lined the way to school released it's lovely pink flower petals, letting it mix its fragrance with a fresh breeze. Watanuki watched as the butterfly flew its destined route and when it disappeared from sight, he resumed walking his own route. Even though there was the usual chatter of students and the chirping of newborn birds, it was quiet to Watanuki. Doumeki wasn't there for him to yell at or bother; he had been called to morning archery practice since the spring competition was drawing near. Doumeki had insisted on walking with him but Watanuki told him off, saying, "The competition is more important than me." Doumeki's reply was, "No, you are." That surprised Watanuki but after more ranting, Doumeki finally complied.

Watanuki sighed. The quiet morning was strange. Even though he had used to come to school by himself, it felt rare to be alone. About every minute of his life, Doumeki was near him. Watanuki wondered if he was already used to the company of the archer. As he walked, he looked around suspiciously for any wandering and hungry spirits. Oddly enough, there was none. Was it because of the arrow that Doumeki gave to him yesterday, that made the spirits go away? Was the arrow a substitute for Doumeki himself so that Watanuki would be protected? Watanuki shook his head, clearing his thoughts from his mind. The only thought left was, Was it possible?

DING.. DONG!~ It was the first bell. Watanuki broke into a run. Suddenly, he noticed a girl in a kimono standing near the school fence. Was she a transfer student? He watched as students ran past her, as if she was invisible. He slowed down and walked up to her. "Excuse me, are you a student of this school?"

The girl giggled. Somehow, her giggle was nostalgic. "Do I look like a student?"

Watanuki looked the girl from head to toe. She had short brown hair, emerald green eyes, a beautiful smile, and her kimono was full of sakura flowers. She looked familiar but he couldn't put his finger on it. "Um... yes?"

She giggled again. "I suppose so," her voice dropped to a whisper, "if I'm in this form..." her voice went back to normal, "but I apologize – I'm not a student." She bowed her head.

"Oh no no, I should be the one apologizing." Watanuki bowed his head back, in apology. He chuckled when his head came back from his bow. Suddenly, a bell went off. Shoot! It was the second bell. He was almost late. He turned his head to the girl and said, "I'm sorry, but I have to go now. I apologize for what I said before, too. Um... goodbye." He bowed in respect and ran for the school doors.

The kimono girl smiled a sad smile. "He's as polite as ever, hm...? Kimihiro."

A/N: I suppose you already know who the kimono girl is! Well, I'll tell you now that I'm not sure if she's supposed to be what I suppose she is. You probably don't know what I'm talking about huh. You'll see. PLEASE REVIEW.

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P.S. I got this idea from reading a Junjou Romantica fanfic. It's called, He Would Have Liked You Too, Usagisan, by fevertrip. I recommend it.

P.P.S. If my idea has already been published, please tell me and I'll apologize and remove this fanfic. Thankshu :)

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