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She needed no alcohol, for his scent intoxicated her.
The moon's shadow set the surroundings in platinum and made everything seem like a dream to Asuka as she sneaked out of her dorm and slinked from bush to tree. She knew if she was caught, she would have only one explanation to why she was out, and that's why she tried her best to remain hidden. Her explanation would have made no sense to any sane person. Too bad there's none of those here, she thought, brushing a stray leaf off her shoulder. An owl called for its mate in the distance, causing Asuka's heart to skip a beat. She carefully checked the contents in her clenched fist before sighing.
"Don't worry Asuka," she whispered to the shadows. "There's nothing out here that will hurt you." Finally, she stopped in front of an especially thick wall of trees. She pushed her way through and came out on a small, usually unnoticed cape. The stars seemed to blaze, reflecting their vain spirits over the ocean. A salty wind picked the hair off of Asuka's neck and jerked it ever so lightly. The waves seemed like a muted waterfall as they beat themselves restlessly against the rock wall.
Asuka breathed in deeply, cataloging the scent for her memory to always remember. She went out to edge of the cape and sat down, her feet dangling treacherously over the edge. The real reason she had come down here was simply something in her heart. After years of saying she only loved dueling, she was growing tired and a little lovelorn. I want someone to love me for me. Not because I'm the Queen of Obelisk Blue or supposedly 'pretty', I want a romance that makes you feel terrible when you're apart and simply luscious when you're together. She absently opened her fist and exposed the small, bright red, plump strawberries. She popped one in her mouth and savored the sweet feeling that spread throughout her body. I want someone who's like a strawberry… pretty on the outside and bursting with flavor. Also, strawberries are my favorite food so… why shouldn't my boyfriend be anything different. She shivered happily and ate another strawberry. Asuka would have been happier just to continue savoring the strawberries and wind, but someone didn't like that plan.
At first, it started as a little scratching noise. Asuka ignored it, putting it off as just a bird. In fact, soon she forgot about it.
"Hey, Asuka?" a voice whispered right beside her. She jumped slightly and turned to see Johan sitting next to her, his face turned out to the ocean.
"Johan?" she almost shouted, her heart racing out of fear. "What- how- when did you get here?" she asked. Johan gave a soft smile, his eyes narrowing kindly. Asuka couldn't help but notice how the breeze played with his hair like it was an old friend. The stars reflected themselves in his emerald eyes, making them shine like a million suns. The moon painted his face deathly, yet beautifully, pale.
"I was just out for a walk, hoping to find some quiet. I saw you out here and thought maybe you'd like some company," he answered quietly. Asuka couldn't help but smile.
"You mean there's no quiet at your dorm? It's well after midnight!" she said, wondering why he couldn't relax at his own dorm. It wasn't that she didn't want him there, she just felt slightly uncomfortable.
"Nah, you should hear Judai snore," he laughed slightly. Asuka let out a chuckle and ate another strawberry. She was about to eat the last one, but held it up as an offering to Johan instead. He turned to look at her. Asuka felt her throat tighten as she noticed the deep sorrow in his eyes. He put his hand over the strawberry and softly pushed it back in Asuka's direction.
"No, you eat it. I- I" he seemed to choke on his words. Asuka gently touched his shoulder.
"What's wrong?" she asked. Johan locked gazes with her and Asuka found herself unable to look anywhere else but his deep, sad eyes. For the first time in her life, Asuka felt her heart skip a beat for something other than fear. He seemed to chew the words over before saying them.
"I… well… I guess- I already know what you're going to say," he sighed, looking for the entire world like an abandoned puppy. The next thing he said, Asuka thought must have been just him thinking aloud. "But if I don't now… I never will."
"Just say it, Johan. You won't know what my answer is until I know the question," she said. Johan looked at Asuka's eyes, his suddenly determined. He leaned over and without a second word passed between the two of them, he pressed his lips firmly against hers.
Asuka didn't know what was happening. One minute they were talking and the next they were kissing. She didn't know whether to pull back or to kiss back, so she just sat there. She felt Johan put his hand in her hair and gently twirl it. It sent shivers down her spine. Finally… she began to kiss back.
The two of them sat there kissing on the cape. Asuka inhaled deeply, and felt her heart almost stop.
She didn't know why, but Asuka had always liked the smell of others… it marked their personalities. Every time she hugged her brother, she smelt the almost overwhelming scent of cologne. Whenever she was standing next to Ryo she could smell something like gin and when she hung around Judai, he seemed to smell like coconut shrimp. She had catalogued them into her memory and memorized every one of them. Now… she had a new one to remember… but this one would stay in her heart.
Asuka inhaled once more, even deeper this time. Johan had the thick smell of strawberries around him. Almost like a fog it seemed to hang around him. How come I never noticed it before? Oh well… people say you notice more things when you're in- She stopped her thoughts short, not wanting to admit what she wasn't sure of.
Asuka couldn't help but taste the bitter taste on his lips. It had the same sharp tinge as salt. How'd that get there? She couldn't help but think. Finally, Johan backed up, making Asuka hang in midair for a second, dearly wishing for more. She opened her eyes and saw the sorrow still in his eyes.
"I'm sorry," he whispered, standing up and running back in the trees. Asuka's hand hung in the air for a moment before it slowly dropped.
"Wait…" she whispered to nobody but the wind. She licked her lips, hoping some of his scent had worn off on them. Instead, she found the thick taste of grape and then the sting of medicine. Cough syrup?
Asuka stared blindly up at the ceiling, a finger lightly on her lips. The covers and sheets were spread out lazily over the bed. Why did I feel so weird when he kissed me? He's Johan. He's not really deep and not particularly smart, but still… she squeezed her eyes shut, hoping the answer would come in darkness. It didn't, so she opened them to the moonlit room. Maybe dueling won't be enough anymore…
And there you have it! It's not the end, either so I hoped you liked this!