Please bare with me for this is my first fanfic. Your review is much appreciated and please don't say harsh things.

"Kaita-chan I can't believe your leaving. Why don't you stay?"

"I can't Riko. My parents say that it would be a good experience to live in America."

As Riko and Kaita continued to discuss my move to America, Hyuga and Izuki passed a basketball between them as they walked behind us. All three of them were a year older than Kaita but they had been good friends since daycare. They would play in the neighborhood park and sometimes play some basketball but now all of that is going to change. Kaita only had just started my fourth year of elementary when her dad announced that he was being moved overseas to manage a new branch of his company's sports technology division.

"But doesn't it stink that you have to leave the week your start fourth grade?"

"Yeah it does Huyga, but that's how things are. My stuff is already packed and all that's left is to pack up my clothes. Daddy says that the new house in Los Angeles is ready for me and mommy to move into."

Izuki was the only one who stayed silent the walk home. Besides Riko and Hyuga, Izuki had always been there for Kaita. One time in second grade she got separated from her parents because she wonder off to the toy section and it so happens that Izuki was there with his mother and he spotted Kaita. He came over to ask where her parents were but she only managed to cry saying that she had lost them. Izuki always patted Kaita's head sweetly, he took her by the hand and led Kaita to his mother and explained that she might have gotten separated from her parents while shopping. Izuki's mom called my mom who answered frantically, and told Kaita's mom that Izuki had found Kaita in the toy section. Of course Kaita got scolded but as they kept shopping together Kaita wouldn't let go of Izuki's hand. You could say they've been good friends for a while now.

As the kids got close to their houses they split our ways, except Izuki and Kaita. Since they're houses were basically right next to each other they would always walk home together. Not a word was exchange between the two as silence hung in the air. Then it was Izuki who broke the silence.

"Can we talk a bit Kaita?"

Kaita turned to look at Izuki who was looking down at the ground as he walked.

"Sure, what do you have on your mind?"

"Well it's about you moving to America. I don't really want you to go, but I know there is no way I can stop you. Just promise me one thing."

"What is it? You're talking so seriously."

Izuki then stopped and Kaita turned to look him in the eyes. He took her hand and put a bracelet on it.

"I want you to promise me that no matter what our friendship will always be. I want you to keep in contact with me when you move away. And … I want to tell you how I feel."

Even though the two of them were still in elementary, they both knew what it meant to be in love since it was love that brought Izuki to be so protective over Kaita.

"Kaita…. I like you and I want you to know that."

Kaita looked at Izuki surprised. She wanted to tell him that she already knew but then she did a double take of what he had just said and Kaita's face flushed red.

"Izuki…I…."

Kaita clamped her mouth shut when she heard footsteps approaching the two of them.

"Why are you standing out here you two? You should be inside getting ready for dinner."

It was Kaita's mom, who had come by, then a front door opened and a lady around the same age as Kaita's mom called out.

"Hey Shun-kun, it's time to come in, dinner is ready."

Izuki turned to Kaita but she wouldn't look him in the eyes since her face was still tinted pink.

"Well I guess I'll go now. See you later Kaita."

Izuki left without hearing Kaita's response. He felt a bit dejected but he knew he still had a chance before she left.

A few days later the group of four found themselves playing in the neighborhood park. Kaita and Riko were at the swings while Izuki and Hyuga were passing a basketball back and forth. The girls were talking about some of their past memories when they had first met, while Hyuga and Izuki stayed quiet. Hyuga passed the ball too hard to Izuki and it went past him into the bushes.

"I'll get it Hyuga." Izuki went after the ball, but Hyuga followed behind him.

"Hey Izuki, you haven't been yourself for a couple of days. Is everything alright?"

Izuki didn't want to talk about how Kaita still hadn't responded to his confession, but he knew Hyuga wasn't the person to blab to others about his friend's problem. Izuki mustered the courage and looked at the ground.

"Well…I…I told Kaita how I felt but she still hasn't said anything." Huyga stared blankly at Izuki; he already knew that Izuki had feelings for Kaita since he met her when she first transferred to their elementary school. Hyuga then put a hand on Izuki's shoulder.

"Don't worry. The answer will come around." Izuki sighed but looked up at Hyuga and smiled weakly.

Back at the swings Riko kicked her legs up; she then turned towards her friend.

"Kaita what do you think of Izuki-kun?" Kaita was caught off guard by the sudden question.

"Well I don't dislike him but I…." Kaita trailed off not knowing for sure that it would be alright to tell Riko her feelings. Kaita looked around to make sure Izuki wasn't nearby to hear what she was about to say. She turned her attention back to Riko.

"The truth is I really like Izuki a lot but I just don't know how to tell him." Kaita blushed lightly.

A smile ran across Riko's face as she saw her friend's expression, she then stood in front of Kaita. "You're going to have to tell him how you feel before this Saturday. Otherwise you may regret not telling him."

Kaita let out a sigh, "Yeah you're right. I have to tell him."

Hyuga was walking back with the ball in hand and Izuki at his side. Riko walked up to Hyuga, "How about we all go and get some ice cream before we head home." The others nodded their heads in agreement. The day ended as they all walked home, Kaita wore a distant look as she walked home eyeing the bracelet that sat on her wrist. Instead of walking back home with Izuki she ran ahead before the four of them could go their separate ways.

The final day had come. Kaita finished packing her suit case with the help of her mother. As she looked around her now empty room, Kaita let out a sigh. She grabbed the handle of the door and slowly closed the door. Kaita's mom was waiting outside for her in front of a taxi. The two drove off to the airport only to be greeted by two small children.

"Riko, Huyga what are you doing here?"

The two kids had sadden looks in their eyes but held back the tears that wanted to push through. "We wanted to see you off. As your friends we want you to know that we will always be here for you."

Kaita smiled with tears forming at the side of her eyes, even Kaita's mom was smiling happily. As the four continued to walk through the airport to the departure gate, Kaita spotted Izuki's mom.

"I wanted to see you two off, but it looks like Riko and Hyuga beat me to it."

Kaita looked around but couldn't seem to see Izuki. Izuki's mom saw that Kaita was searching through the throng of people, "Shun isn't here. He said he wasn't feeling well so he stayed home." A look of sorrow crossed Kaita's face. "Oh" was the only word she muttered. Riko and Hyuga looked at each other; they seemed to know the reason why Izuki didn't come and the reason why Kaita seemed so sad. Izuki couldn't face Kaita because she still hadn't told him her feelings. The group of five had found a couple of seats near the boarding entrance; they decided to chat for a while. A couple of minutes later an announcement rang through the intercom to signal the time to board would be almost over.

"It's time to go Kaita." Kaita's mom tapped at her daughter's shoulder. Kaita got up and followed her mom through the boarding point; they were the last to board the plane. Riko, Hyuga and Izuki's mom waved goodbye to the two retreating figures.

"…ita…" Kaita looked back over shoulder past the group of three to see a figure running towards the gate. It was Izuki. "Kaita wait." But it was too late the attendant had closed the gate and all Izuki could see was Kaita's face disappearing behind the closing door. Izuki's mom noticed that Izuki had come to the gate.

"Shun I thought you weren't feeling good. Why did you come here?"

"I wanted to say goodbye to Kaita." A look of dismay washed over the young boys face. Riko and Hyuga felt bad since they couldn't do anything to help so they told Mrs. Izuki that they were going to go home. Izuki's mom nodded and held out a hand to Izuki who was looking at the ground. He reluctantly took his mother's hand and walked out of the airport. Izuki then looked up as he saw a plane take off into the sky.

"Come back," Izuki muttered to himself as he watched the plane disappear into the clouds.