When I started to write this piece, I intended it for another couple from a different anime but while typing the first few words, it suddenly felt like something for a RyoSaku pairing! I'm happy I was able to do one since they're such a cute couple. I hope you'd be happy with the outcome too!

Disclaimer: Not mine.

Festival

How would a first kiss taste like?

Sakuno found herself wondering as she swung her racket and hit the ball against the wall. She remembered where she was, who she was with and flushed.

"Why did I suddenly think of that?" she thought. She tried to focus, gripping the handle of her racket fiercely, as if clinging to it for dear life.

Would it be chaste, gone before it can be felt, like the wind passing by?

Her thoughts continued as she panted, her hands resting on her knees. She shook her head. "No, this is not the time to think of such mundane things!"

Would it be sweet, like cherries or strawberries perhaps?

The idea almost made her choke as it popped out of nowhere and she tried to drown it with her Ponta.

Maybe it would be slow, unhurried, like dancing to a waltz…

She sighed in resignation as she turned to leave. The ballerina figurine she was admiring earlier continued to turn in its place, a smile still etched on its face.

Could it be frenzied, each gasping for breath yet not willing to let go?

She silently groaned in frustration. They're no longer twelve and they have been dating for a few months for goodness' sake! She tilted her head slightly to try to dispel her thoughts. It would be embarrassing if he ever found out what she had been thinking for the past few days.

She then heard the whistles signalling that the fireworks display had started and she looked up with growing fascination, all thoughts forgotten as she revelled in the moment. Still with her face towards the sky, she felt her hand being tugged and then slowly enclosed in one rough, calloused hand. She then realized she is just happy to be with him. She smiled to herself and turned to Ryoma.

Ryoma just wanted to hold her hand. Then things started happening at the same time. She faced him; a soft smile was on her face and she looked so radiant and beautiful. He hadn't realized he was holding his breath until another set of fireworks started bursting in the background. His heartbeat accelerated as he stared at her lips, all shiny and slightly parted. As if they called out to him, he slowly lowered his head and then closed his eyes.

Those lips… are just begging to be kissed.

Omake

Sakuno reflected as she got ready for bed, her first kiss was almost everything she thought it would be. But, she remembered as a blush started to creep in her face, it was definitely not chaste.

It's short, I know. I'll try to make up for it next time. Merry Christmas!