(Why you? A question that's been circulating through your mind for about a month now. Why did you have to deal with the bubbly, cheeky monstrosity by the name of Kano Shuuya?) "Why?"

"Because," he would reply, voice coated with mischief, after you would quietly mumble to yourself, "your reactions are just too adorable, [Name]-chan~" His cat-like eyes would lock with yours as he he would appear out of seemingly no where. You jumped, obviously startled with his sudden appearance, and fell off the bench you were resting on. "Pffft-" Kano covered his huge, stupid grin, holding back a wave of laughter.

You rubbed your neck, blush coated across your cheeks. How embarassing. "Do-Don't laugh, Kano-san!" You exclaimed, looking away and squeezing your e/c orbs shut.

"S-Sorry! Sorry, [Name]-chan!" Kano apologized between breathes. "Your face though! And you even overreacted! Way too funny!" He grinned widely,opening one of his yellowish eyes to look squarely at you.

You puffed out your cheeks, anger melting away. How could you stay upset with the boy? He didn't mean it. Well, at least you hoped making you fall wasn't his intention. "Geez..." You mumbled to yourself, breathing out whisps of of hot air, battling against the chilly autumn evening.

"Hey," Kano smiled, his same silly smile, and held out his hand, "really didn't mean it, honest!" You let out a small sigh as you grabbed his hand. He pulled you up with ease. "Are you eating right? I wouldn't be able to tell, you're as light as a feather, [Name]-chan~!" You flushed. (Was that a compliment? Or another way to tease you?)

"O-Of course I eat properly." You stuttered, looking down. Your fingers rubbed against Kano's hand subconsciously. (Why were his hands so much larger than yours? Were they always like that?) So many questions, still no answers. But that was okay.

"Uh, [Name]-chan?" Kano looked at you, with a confused smile. (Always smiling.) "Could you possibly quit groping my hand?" He tilted his head, pleasant expression glue onto his face.

Your face burst out into a furious blush once again. You quickly pulled your hand away from his, whispering silent, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."'s. You felt a tug at your heart as it hit you. Kano didn't like holding your hand. Hell, it almost sounded as if he hated it. You held your wrist, staring at the ground, a solemn frown now stretched on your features.

Kano stared at you, smile now gone. (Where'd it go?) He looked as if in deep thought. You glanced up at him and blinked. You saw something. Something a bit frightening. His eyes were red.

You gasped and tripped, falling backward. Kano snapped out of his daze and widened his glowing crimson eyes. (How unnatural.) He reached for your outstretched hand, grabbing onto it firmly.

The rest was jumbled, filled with the gaping memories of Kano somehow saving you from smashing your delicate head on the bench you were previously sitting on. One of his hands was intertwined tightly with yours, while the other supported your back. He leaned over you, blond hair tickling your nose, showing just how close your faces were. Your face was colored red, completely red.

(Why you?)

"Why me?" You softly whispered, the sweet words flowing from your lips. With a conflicted expression, you pushed the confused boy farther away.

(Why had God given you this uncontrollable crush on your best friend, Kano Shuuya, but had forgotten to give you the confidence to make it shine? To make it worth the strange coincidences that brought you closer.)

Kano held you tightly nonetheless. "Why you?" He repeated. "Why not you?" he grinned, looking down at your big eyes. (Ah, there's his smile). He pulled you in, once again, for a ginormous hug. He squeezed you and fawned over you, stupidly chuckling to himself.

"Fwah!" You finally took a huge gulp of air as Kano released you. "I-I couldn't breathe!" You stuttered, staring at the ground. A clear blush phased on your face and you refused to look up.

Kano laughed loudly. "'Fwah?' Pffft- Oh geez, what's with you?" Your blush grew. "Hey." His hand tugged at yours. "Look up, [Name]-chan." You shook your head. How embarassing. "Pleeease~?"

You tried your hardest to stay firm, but you couldn't help but picture the puppy dog eyes Kano always used to get what he wanted. And it worked everytime. Including in imagination. Slowly, you lift your head. "Eh?" Your eyes widened as the sight before you revealed itself. "W-W-What!?"

The murky pond in front of you seemed to be gone and replaced by crystal clear waters, shimmering from the beautifully place lights placed alongside the edge. Fireflies danced and glided across the water, sending brazen droplets scattering. Sakura tree petals softly floated down, covering the parts of the pacific blue pond. Little flecks of snow stayed suspended in the air, reflecting the amber light. It was a show of nature and all it's seasons. And you had a front row seat.

"Aaah..." Your eyes sparkled, taking in the beauty. Your hand squeezed Kano's as you looked to him. "Kano-"

Red eyes. (Red eyes.)

Kano met your gaze with a content look on his face and a scarlet color in his eyes. They closed, hiding the unnatural shade. "[Name]-chan." His hand untangled out of yours and turned your head back to the spectacular show of nature. "Pretty, right? You always go on and on about nature and beauty and stuff... You just haven't been yourself lately so..." His warmth left as his arm drooped to his side. The wind blew. The snow fell. And the pond splashed.

(Silence.)

"Kano." You faced him. Or at least, attempted to for his head whipped in the opposite direction. "Kano."

"It's alright, [Name]-chan! Ahahaha, I'm not being myself, am I?" He assured. "I'll just get going, then~!"

"Kano!" Grabbing his arm and losing your balance, you fell on top of Kano, pinning him down. Your natrual reaction was to immediately apologize and scramble off, but you sucked it up

(Dear God,) and

(I want you) decided

(to give me) to

(confidence) speak.

"I like you." A silent whisper, barely audible.

Kano held a surprised, no, astonished face. "[Name]-"

"I like you." You held his wrists, shyness trying to pull you away, but you resisted. "I really, really like you... You did this, didn't you?" His eyes melted into his original shade and they widened. He was stunned, speechless. With a soft smile and steady voice you whispered, "I'm sorry for overreacting. Your eyes are really unique, you know." You leaned in and layed your warm, flushed head on his chest, hearing a heartbeat speeding up, slowing down, speeding up. "Thank you, Shuuya."

(You can't decieve me.)

"I like you, too, [Name]-chan."

A/N: I-I'm not very good with romance and this is pretty shameless but... I just love Kagepro (/)/(\) Too much... Ahaha these are in requests so if you want something, just put it in a review.

I will be focusing more of my time on Kindred Spirits though, so please don't get mad if this has slow updates Qv Q Gomen!