Chapter 1:
Two old friends meet again
Wearin' older faces
And talk about the places they've been…
7 years in the past…
"Wait for me, Ken-chan!" A little girl called as she ran after the black-haired boy, breathing and panting heavily as she tried to keep up with him but he was just too fast. She gritted her teeth in annoyance when suddenly, her foot lost its balance – feeling how her entire world spun as her legs felt the effect of numbness from running. She waited for the pain of falling onto the stone-filled ground, however, she didn't feel anything. Instead. she felt small arms around her – catching her gently.
Cerulean orbs widened as she caught the sight of the person who caught her, blush immediately creeping up her cheeks. She looked up at the boy who grinned widely at her and she giggled; she knew.. she knew he would catch her, after all. No matter what happens to her, Kenya would always rescue her like how an older brother would protect his fragile sister, like how a best friend would cheer her up at times of sadness… and like how a lover would love her more than anything."Tch. You're such a klutz, Mai-chan." Kenya continued grinning at her as he helped her up, but not letting go of her hand as if he's afraid that she might fall again. Sayuki Mai pouted as the blush on her cheeks darkened, crossing her arms. "It was your fault, Ken-chan! I told you to wait for me!" She exclaimed before clinging to his arm, smiling at him. "Ehh, but you were too slow. " The boy replied with a smile also – ever since Kenya was a kid, he likes being fast actually.
"You'll treat me ice-cream, then!" Mai protested and tightened the grip on his arm.
"Fine, fine. I hope Yuushi's here so he'll be treating us but he said he can't play with us today because he has to go somewhere with his parents." Kenya frowned at the thought, not really wanting to spend his money but if it's for Mai, then he guessed it's fine. "Uh-uh, even if Yuu-chan is here, I'll tell him that you'll still be treating us." Pair of aquamarine orbs fell close as the pout never left her lips. "Do you really like Yuushi more than me? I get that feeling." The boy said with a frown, a playful one. Her eyes widened slightly as she hugged him in an abrupt manner. "It's not that! I like both Ken-chan and Yuu-chan! I…I actually like Ken-chan more.." She said though the last words were barely audible however, Kenya heard it clear. Very clear.
His cheeks reddened slightly and made her let go, holding her hand instead. "Fine, you just want an ice cream, right? You don't really need to say that because I'll treat you anyway." He said with eyes closed, faint blush still remained on his cheeks. The girl smiled widely at the sight of him and skipped happily to the ice cream store.
When they already bought the ice cream, they went to their usual place at the riverside. They watched as the sky turned into a beautiful hue of orange – birds flying freely at the sight. Dark brown locks were gracefully drawn into the wind as it blew, cerulean orbs lingering at the boy beside her. Both heartbeat were beating in a fast face, in a perfect rhythm as they stared at each other. Mai sent him a soft smile and Kenya felt how his world melted with such a perfect smile. "Let's stay together.. forever, ne?" Pinkish lips whispered and he couldn't do anything but just nod. Upon realizing what he just heard, Kenya grinned widely at the female, nodding. "Of course we will!" He exclaimed, placing his hand on his chest as a sign of promise.
Mai's eyes widened slightly as her cheeks started to get pink again, her eyes sparkling beautifully as her long eyelashes gracefully moved with her eyes.
"Promise..?" She asked, wanting him to reassure her and promise her.
Blinking a few times, Kenya took her hand and made her lift her pinky finger. Smiling.. making her heart skip just another bit.
"Promise…
End of chapter 1.