SO, BASICALLY, this is the first fanfiction/story/anything from my mind/blurb that I've ever actually written. Luckily, it's SAO, so the characters are already developed lovebirds.

I hope you enjoy and please write a review! I'm not very experienced at writing... so feel free to leave any type of constructive criticism below!

Thanks to hanasaku-shijin (AKA momoxtoshiro) for inspiring me with their fanfictions to get my off of my butt to actually attempt to write one!

Disclaimer: I do not own Sword Art Online.

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Thanks again, and please try to write a review! Constructive criticism will always be constructive.

Chapter 1. A Genuine Mistake

It was a beautiful winter day outside: chilly and lively, but not freezing. To Kazuto Kirigaya, it was the perfect atmosphere to spend a day with his beloved Asuna.

Earlier in the week, Kazuto had promised Asuna that today was the day that he would take her out for a surprise. The problem was, not unlike him, Kazuto hadn't thought about what kind of surprise it would be when he spontaneously offered to sweep her off of her feet.

Lying down on his bed, Kazuto closed his eyes and tried to recall his day with Asuna earlier that day.

Asuna Yuuki looked up at Kazuto with her stunning chestnut eyes. He stared back at her, melting from her beautiful gaze. The two lovers were sitting on a bench under a tree, away from all of the modernization of town. A light breeze slipped through the air and Asuna's hair swayed from side to side.

"Kirito-kun?" Asuna blinked over at her significant other.

"H-Huh?" Kazuto had realized how long he had been staring mindlessly at the gorgeous girl before him.

"A-Ah… I'm sorry! It's just… You look very nice today, Asuna-san." He blushed and quickly turned his head away, giving his mind a chance to return back to the real world. Asuna simply giggled, tilting her head slightly, allowing the red to flush her face. They sat and watched as people passed, enjoying the peacefulness in the park that surrounded them.

A few moments later, Asuna sighed softly and rested her head on Kazuto's shoulder.

"Asuna-san?" Kazuto asked worriedly, "Is there something bothering you?" Asuna shook her head and held onto Kazuto's arm.

"It's just… ever since we've come back to the real world together, we haven't been able to spend as much time as we have wanted, right? Kirito-kun?" Asuna whispered to him, closing her eyes as she snuggled up closer and enclosed herself with Kazuto's warmth. Kazuto seemed confused.

"But we see each other all the time. We always come to this bench and sit here together. I really love every single moment with you Asuna-san. It's always something I look forward to…"

Asuna blushed and smiled, but her lips slowly curved into a frown.

"Kirito-kun, I meant spending time together as a…" Asuna was hesitating. "As two people... Together! A couple, Kirito-kun!" She blurted out. Kazuto looked surprised and frowned to himself. He stroked her soft, chestnut coloured hair and started asking himself. What did she mean? He was visibly frustrated at the fact that he was unable to fully satisfy Asuna.

"C-Couple? Well… what do you mean by that Asuna-san? We practically spend all of our time here together. Do you dislike coming here?"

"N-No!" Asuna denied, clinging onto Kazuto's arm even tighter and started to calm down, "I've been reading books and stuff in my spare time, a lot of them about relationships too. I guess I kind of just wanted to be better for you Kirito-kun…" She sighed out again and buried her face into Kazuto's shoulder. He smiled over at her and rested his chin on her head.

"Thank you, Asuna. But you're already perfect for me. I wouldn't need to ask for more if I already have more than I need from you." Kazuto whispered into Asuna's ear. Asuna jumped up and turned beet red.

"I-Idiot! Don't say things like that so casually! I-If you think I'm so great then…" Asuna pulled away, and after a moment of hesitation, "W-Why haven't you a-asked me out on a date?!"

Kazuto, startled by Asuna's sudden demand backed up and a light colour of red began to flush his face.

"W-What?! Are you saying that our time here doesn't count as a date?" Kazuto asked out of impulse.

"But we haven't gone places together! Princes sweep their princess off of their feet and take them places and make their heart melt! I want to be your princess this time Kirito-kun…" Asuna began to frown again. It wasn't long before a smile made its way back onto her face. She looked over at Kazuto, awaiting a response.

"E-Eh?! Princess?!..." Kazuto's mind started to trail off again. Asuna looked over at him, catching herself examining his onyx hair, and began to impatiently wait for Kazuto to wake up.

"Kirito-kun?" She frowned.

"Okay! Asuna-san, I have a surprise for you. In fact, I've been waiting to ask you this, but will you come out with me tomorrow? I'd like to take you somewhere, my princess." Kazuto confidently took Asuna's hands and watched as her lovely eyes began to water. "Come with me, Asuna. On a date. Together."

Satisfied, Asuna grinned, nodding approvingly.

"Alright, Kirito-kun!"

"Really… I'll try my best to make you happy, Asuna." Kazuto whispered to himself as he took her back into his arms.

The two embraced each other's warmth for a little bit longer until Kazuto observed light fluffs of snow beginning to fall; he realized it was getting late and nudged Asuna's shoulder.

"Hey, it's starting to snow. We should head back home now, before we get sick." Kazuto smiled at his beautiful princess. Asuna rubbed her eyes and bowed her head.

"Okay, Kirito-kun. Let's go home."

"Come on, I'll walk you." Kazuto offered his hand to Asuna, and she took it, avoiding as much eye contact as possible.

"U-Um… You don't really have to walk me home." She softly protested. Asuna knew that it was getting cold outside and didn't want her other half to get sick, especially before they could go on his so called ' date'.

"I want to, please? You usually let me. Besides, it's not that far and I want to spend every lasting moment with you." Kazuto held her hand tighter and looked over with pleading eyes. Asuna, having previously fallen for his adorable gaze, could not refuse.

Kazuto and Asuna began to walk back towards the town, hands linked. Under the light fall of snow, Kazuto thought Asuna seemed to look a lot like an actual princess, with her hair carefully braided and brought over her head into a crown, the snowflakes holding onto the longer sides of her hair. As they walked, the wind began to blow a big harder, adding a chilly bite to its touch.

Asuna shivered in the cold, wearing too little because of being a bit reckless when getting dressed to see Kazuto today. She was wearing a knitted plain white sweater, blue skinny jeans, and red mittens with balls of yarn attached to them. It seemed warmer when she first stepped out, and by the time that she realized it was a bit icier, it was too late.

Kazuto immediately noticed the change in atmosphere and the first thing that came to his mind was of giving Asuna his jacket.

"Here, wear this Asuna-san." Kazuto slipped off his shadowy coloured jacket and offered it to her. It seemed like she was about to refuse it at first, but understood that Kazuto would be warm enough for the rest of the travel home and delightfully accepted Kazuto's proposal. Kazuto thought that she looked silly with an oversized jacket on, but he felt reassured that it could keep her warm.

"Thank you, Kirito-kun." Asuna went up on her tippy toes and gave Kazuto a light peck on the cheek. He smiled amorously and took her hand in his again, and they continued to make their way towards the Yuuki residence.

A constant beep filled the hallway, coming in groups of three. Kazuto opened his eyes, waking up from his dream about earlier in the week. He rose from his bed and scratched his head repeatedly. He stretched his arms up in the air and rubbed his eyes.

"Man… what should I do?" He sighed and made his way toward the beeping noise. It was coming from the rice cooker he had turned on earlier. Nobody was coming home today and he was planning on making his own meal. Kazuto quickly filled his bowl with rice and wolfed down his dinner of white rice and salted seaweed.

Kazuto walked over to his window, and watched the blissful snow fall from the sky. He observed as an icicle fell from the roof of his house and slide across the ice on the floor. Kazuto's eyes widened at the event that may have seemed dull to any other person, but it meant everything to him.

"Alright, this should do it."