"I would never throw away something so precious," Kazehaya-kun said, holding me tightly.

The warmth, I felt his heartbeat, his breath, and his life embracing me. His breath, it wasn't shaky at all. It was calm. It was steady. It was deep... His words...they were so serene, so sincere. I wasn't a problem for him. He didn't care what others were thinking. I was the only thing he was thinking about... This whole time!

My heart fluttered, what could I say? I was searching for words, scanning my vocabulary for something, anything to say! No results...

There was nothing to say. Just actions to carry out. I wrapped my arms around him. The sun was setting, this was such a good moment, this had to be a good page in the chapter book of time.

Out of all the girls...Kurumi, and all those other girls...it was me. I was the one right here, right now. It was too good to be true! This moment, these two years were like a dream! I wasn't pretty, or interesting, or talkative, or anything the others were. I am believed to be a disturbed spirit! But Kazehaya... He is the polar opposite. And he chose me.

"I...I-I am so happy right now..."

"So am I, Kuronuma."

There was a feeling in my stomach, a falling feeling that intensified with every breath I took. Like butterflies, we're swarming around. So this...this is how love feels like?

We finally withdrew from the hug and sat in silence on the wall. I did not want the day to end...but the sun grew heavier and heavier in the sky, bleeding it's orange, red, and gold across the sky and into the water.

"Kuronuma, we better start walking, it's still a long way home."

"Okay..."

We started walking. For the first five minutes, Kazehaya, his cheeks became redder and redder with each passing minute. Something was on his mind. He suddenly took my hand in his and drew me closer to his side. His hands were warm too. His grip, he squeezed ever so slightly. He didn't once glance back at me, eyes caged forward like a soldier. I gripped back and layer my head on his shoulder. This whole being a girlfriend thing...I was still getting used to it, but I learned, don't be afraid to try new things... He let go off my hand and out his arm around my waist, drawing me closer. I could now feel his warm heartbeat as we walked. In return I put my arm around his stomach.

It was nightfall when we reached my house. I told my parents I would be a little late, so that was cleared up. He held each other close, standing before my doorstep. The lights inside were already out. Our breath was visible, forming a soft white missed on the chilled night.

"Kazeha-"

"Kuron-"

"You first..." I said.

"I...I had a really nice day with you."

"I was gonna say the same."

"Too bad it ended so quickly," he pouted.

"Mmm... We have tomorrow!"

He laughed then acknowledged,"Hehe..yeah!"

"See you tomorrow th-"

He grabbed both my shoulders, looking deep into my eyes. This moment was a blur, I lost my awareness on the situation. Then...I felt his lips make contact with mine. My eyes shot open wide. Wha-what was happening? He k...k-kissed me? I caught myself deepening it...it was unintentional, but I couldn't help it. I could not resist... This was a new experience, and part of me really wanted to know what it was really like!

When he pulled back, he hugged one last time and said goodbye and see you tomorrow, in a really quiet, embarrassed but calm voice. And the night faded away...

The alarm clock was buzzing. Ow! My head was throbbing! And the buzzing wasn't making it any better! I reached over and pushed the dismiss button, shading my eyes from the morning sun. Yesterday...last night. It was magical.

"Sawako! Breakfast is ready!" my dad's voice echoed through the halls of my house.

"Be right down," I responded.

Clipped my skirt, tucked in my shirt, fastened my red bow tie, pulled up my socks, and buttoned my blazer. Another day with Kazehaya! A slight smile grew across my face. I glided down the stairs, for once in a while with a big smile on my face.

"Good morning dad!"

"Ah good morning Sawako! Hurry, you don't want to be late for school," he said with a smile.

"Ah, no I don't," I grinned.

I quickly ate my breakfast, eggs rice and seaweed, then began putting my bag together.

"You seem happier than usual today," my dad pointed out,"did something happen last night?"

I didn't want to drop the news on him just yet...

"Yeah, I passed a really hard test recently and it payed off yesterday!"

"Really? A test? Already?"

"Huh, yeah... School has been going on remember?"

"Uhh...yeah, it has been," he said scratching his head,"hmm..."

"Something wrong?" I was curious.

"Ah, no... I guess not."

My dad sometimes had these times where he would forget things, I guess he forgot school had been in session for a while now. I wasn't exactly a first year anymore... I guess this is one of the occasions.

"By dad, I'm going now."

"Ah, bye Sawako! Wait! You know the way to school right?"

"Yes..." What the?!

"Oh, okay then. Have fun! Make some friends!"

I smiled and walked out the door. He was sounding like it was my first day at school... It was kinda funny, was it a joke?

I forgot to look at the calendar on the way out... I guess I'd have to figure out the day at school!

Looking back, I realized I had not seen the notes I would leave the night before, telling me it wasn't a dream... I must've been so love struck and happy, I wouldn't need to tell myself that! Although, the weather was strangely different, as if it were summer, instead of fall.

As I neared the school there were two girls also going the same way. I tried to say hi, this time with a smile and a wave, but this time they jumped, and when they looked at me they looked spooked...

"S-Sadako! S-sorry for any trouble!" They then ran away screaming.

I thought we were over this... This had to be a joke, I'm sure soon I'd be laughing it up with those two...

The bell for passing period rang. I sat down in my seat, I barely ever did wonder around during passing period. Kazehaya was not here yet. A boy from class timidly approached me.

"Umm...excuse me, Sadako-chan, but that is my seat..."

Hmm? My seat for the whole year has been beside the window...there haven't been any seat changes that I know of...

I looked at him slowly, still wandering what he meant...

He jumped then timidly said,"Uh, never mind! I'll just sit somewhere else today! Sorry for any trouble!"

He was sitting up in the front row, my old desk in what seemed to be an instant.

Is this some kind of joke, some class wide joke?

I heard Kazehaya's voice, his loud voice from the halls outside. This joke...it would be funny to see what his role was. Maybe he'd pretend to be frightened and cursed by my sight...oh would I get a lau from that. I'd been laughing at all the others efforts at pretending to be spooked by me, I'll give it them, their fear looked real, good acting... When did they get together and rehearse?

Kazehaya appeared in the doorway, but his arm was around Kurumi... Oh okay, this was really interesting now, even Kurumi, my rival was in on this. Had things been settled between us now, she was now also poking fun at me with Kazehaya just to really get to me! I laughed a little, everyone in this room knew about Kazehaya and I now, they had talked about it non-stop yesterday.

Kazehaya wrapped his arms around Kurumi, she followed. Come on guys stop, you're really getting to me. (Their acting was spot on, it was life like!) Is this Kurumi's revenge plot, must to get at my thoughts... Even Kazehaya was really playing with me too...that was a change. The space between them was closing, quickly too... Okay, okay... You got me. Get to class before you guys are marked late... They continued... Stop, it's making me uncomfortable... They were really close... That's too close!

They kissed each other on the lips. Time froze.

It was me, the scene of those two and the ticking of the clock. The seconds ticked away, but they still did not pull away! My heart stopped, it skipped beats, it fluctuated, it pounded, and it tapped. Out of control. It broke right down the middle... This was too much! What kind of sick joke is this?!

I really wanted to cry! My eyes were flooding, it was bad, what was this? Is this how heartbreak feels like? No, I've felt heartbreak before, this was devastation! I had a pair of black scissors in my hand, I was putting it back in my bag. Part of me really wanted to break down and cry, part of me really wanted to throw the bladed tool at Kurumi! What did she think she was doing? What was Kazehaya doing?!

I dropped them into my bag and forcefully stood up. I hadn't realized that I slammed my hand on the desk, the chair I was sitting in flew back and slid across the floor after clanking to the floor. The whole class looked at me, quiet, and...scared. I didn't care if I was making a scene. This had gone too far, my heart couldn't bare it!