Storybook
Chapter 1- Broken Promise of Reunion?
Inside the library, two young boys were talking to each other with books open in front of them. They were very happy to have each other. It was a few days ago when they met and they have already become best friends.
"Tell me another story, Kiku!" The blonde boy smiled, closing the book in front of him. "Your stories are better than these books!"
"You think so?" The boy named Kiku smiled back at him, making the blonde boy blush. His name is Kiku Honda, a Japanese boy who left his country with his family for a three-month vacation.
"Yeah! Your stories are really awesome! Even though they're fictional, it sounds like reality! Besides... It's your last day here. You're moving back to Japan tomorrow, right? So, can you tell me a story you made?"
"Thank you. And, yes... I will be leaving tomorrow. I'm glad you were thinking of me..." The Japanese boy smiled once more, closing the book in front of him as well. "Alright then..."
"Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their first meeting happened inside the library. The young, Japanese boy was trying to get a book that was far from his reach. When the boy was about to give up, a tall and handsome young boy grabbed the book for him and gave it to the Japanese boy. That meeting started their friendship.
After that day, the two boys went to the library to meet each other every day. However, the days have passed by really fast and it was time for the Japanese boy to go home. He promised the young boy that they will meet again and that they will be together forever. It was a nice promise and they trusted each other.
So, the Japanese boy was finally taken away from the young boy with high hopes of meeting each other again..."
"It's... A story about us..." The blonde boy looked down and his smile faded to be replaced with a frown.
"What's wrong...?"
"That doesn't sound like... a good ending... Will we meet again?"
Kiku smiled and he sat beside the blonde boy to take his hand. "Don't worry, we'll meet again. Besides, the story still isn't finished. We'll finish our story together, okay?"
"Yeah! We'll finish it together! Oh, and, Kiku?"
"Hai?"
"...A-Ah, nevermind."
"Tell me..." Kiku sighed, releasing his hand. Before the little boy could pull his hand away, the blonde boy grabbed his hand again and intertwined their fingers, making the Japanese boy blush a little.
"I'll tell you when we get older." The blonde boy grinned.
"...Alright then."
"You promise you'll never forget about me?"
"I promise."
The blonde boy grinned and he hugged the Japanese man. Kiku pushed him away, though. He still wasn't used to this contact. Holding hands is still OK for him, however.
"Alright... I guess I'll be leaving now. Good bye, Alfred."
"Good bye, Kiku."
...10 years later...
The sound of the alarm clock buzzing in the morning woke our Japanese man up. Kiku Honda's flight was today. He has been waiting for this day for months now— To be able to go to W Academy. He has finally been selected by the school to study there. He already had his bags packed with clothing, manga and anime, and other things he will be needing. Money is no problem because his parents are taking care of that problem. He has been given enough money for an apartment and he is ready to go.
Kiku stood up from his bed, grabbed and swung a towel over his shoulder, and he walked towards the bathroom. He still has hours to spare so he'll take a relaxing bath. He filled the tub with hot water before going inside the tub.
'I am feeling quite nervous for today... It has been a decade ever since I went to America. We stopped having our vacations there due to some business problems. There's this weird feeling inside my chest... There's something about America... Something that makes me feel nostalgic for some reason...' He looked down at his reflection in the water as he tried to remember something but to no avail.
What is wrong with me?
It's like I have forgotten a promise...
"Kiku! We're leaving! Hurry up and get your bags!" Someone announced outside his bedroom door.
"H-Hai, okaasan!" He replied to the person— his mom.
He took his backpack filled with other clothes and things he loves; his two large check-in bags; and his jacket— He will be needing that. Before he was going to open his door, he took a long look at his room that he will be leaving. It will be a long time before he goes back to his country, Japan. He sighed, closing his eyes and lowering his head.
"I will miss this room... But, Kami will protect this room... Or maybe my parents who will come back after sending me to the airport and mess with my collections..."
"Kiku!"
"Hai!" He bowed before he opened his door and walked outside like nothing happened.
[Please fasten your seatbelts, close all food trays, and turn off all cellphones or any other gadgets for we will be departing in just a few minutes. We hope you enjoy your flight and thank you for choosing _]
Kiku looked at the time in his cellphone before turning it off.
Just a few more minutes...
Although... Why can't I get rid of this awful feeling in my chest...?
...Perhaps this is just because of my lack of sleep... I need to rest...
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and relaxed his body. He needed his sleep and he needed it now. Soon enough, he fell asleep and it was peaceful.
When he woke up, though...
"...ir...up..."
"...Hngh..."
"...Sir...Wa...up..."
"Mhm... Huh...?"
"Sir, wake up."
Kiku opened his eyes and he gave a soft yawn. He stretched his arms but he almost jumped out of his seat when a man was towering over him and was tapping his shoulder. "O-Oh, I'm sorry. What's the matter, sir?"
"You see, um... While you were asleep — I think? — the flight was delayed because there was a problem with the other plane and some passengers were moved here. I am one of them, and... I was hoping I could sit with you?" The man was already seated beside him, so why did he even ask? Kiku sighed.
"I see. Well, of course you can sit with me. You're already seated," He chuckled.
The man smiled at him and he bowed his head. "My name is Arthur Kirkland. May I know what your name is, kind sir?" He held out his hand, wanting to shake hands with him.
"Ah, my name is Kiku Honda. Yoroshiku— Er, I mean... Nice to meet you, Arthur-san." He shook hands with him and they started to talk to each other.
Most of the time, they would talk or watch together when bored. Kiku discovered that Arthur took a vacation in Japan so that explains why he was there in the first place. To be honest, Kiku was glad Arthur was moved to where he was, because if he wasn't moved, he wouldn't have earned a new friend. They went to sleep after a few hours of watching and talking. When they woke up, an announcement was made, saying that the plane will be landing soon. Another conversation started between them, and it was the most interesting conversation so far.
"You will be studying in W Academy as well?" Arthur asked, amused. He thought he was the only one.
"Ah, yes. Let us continue this conversation later, okay? I need to clear my food tray," He said as he started to remove some wrappers and cups from the tray. Arthur noticed his own food tray and he did the same.
"Alright then. By the way, where will you be staying at?"
"Um... At an apartment that's near the school."
"Perhaps I can room in with you? I'm not really that familiar with America."
Kiku stopped what he was doing to turn to Arthur. "Room in with me?"
"Yes. For me, it sounds like a good idea." Arthur finally cleared his food tray and he turned his head so they were looking at each other.
Indeed, it sounded nice, but that will be difficult, right? "I see. Well then, um... Alright then."
"Thank you very much, Kiku!" He smiled.
"You're welcome, Arthur-san."
When the plane has finally landed, Kiku and Arthur left the plane together. They didn't want to be separated in a large country, of course. And so, they took their bags from the conveyer belt, nodded to each other, and finally left the airport to be greeted by the blinding sunlight. It was early in the morning, actually.
Kiku covered his eyes, tugging on Arthur's sleeve. "Can you open my backpack and take my sunglasses?" He asked, sighing.
Arthur nodded and he went behind Kiku to open his bag, searched his bag, and gave Kiku the sunglasses. "Here you go, love."
"...Love?"
"O-Oh, I'm sorry. That's just how we British talk." He explained, chuckling.
"Oh... Okay then." Kiku finally wore the sunglasses and he looked around. "Ah, that's much better. Let's look for our apartment now, shall we?"
So, the two left and the walked around the place for a while. Kiku really missed the place, but a lot of things have changed and some changes weren't really that good. It was more polluted than before so it made him sad. Arthur noticed this so he looked down at Kiku and he smiled.
"Whatever you're worried about, forget about it, okay?"
This made Kiku better and he nodded, a small smile coming to his face. "Alright."
So, they kept walking around until they stumbled upon their school: W Academy. The school was enormous! The gate was already large and it had the insignia of W Academy. After minutes of staring at the school, they decided to look for the building where their apartment will be. They noticed a large building close to the school and it had the same insignia as W Aademy. Because of curiosity, they went inside that building and saw a lot of students with bags and walking around the lobby. They walked to the front desk and they were lucky it was empty at the moment.
"Hello, welcome to W Academy."
"What is this building for exactly?" Arthur asked, looking around.
"Ah! It is a building for all of the enrolled students of W Academy. You see, our principal was generous enough to make a building for the students to stay in so they don't have to travel far and so that there are no late students." The girl at the front desk explained with a smile.
"...This is indeed a prestigious school..." They said in unison.
The girl chuckled and she gave them some papers. "You will write your names here and here are your keys. It looks like you two will be rooming together, yes?" She gave them the keys and she asked the question. They nodded and they signed their names. "Alright then! Welcome to W Academy, by the way."
"Let's see... Room... 741?" Arthur turned to Kiku and he smiled. "Let's go then." Kiku nodded, taking his bags beside him.
First, they sat down on the beds and chose who sleeps on which bed. The next thing they did, they unpacked their bags. After they were done with everything, Kiku suggested that they greet their neighbors. Arthur agreed to this so they left their room and went to room 742.
Loud whining and scoldings could be heard from the outside so they skipped that room and went to room 740.
Loud music could be heard this time. Since it's only music, they knocked on the door and the music immediately stopped. A thud was heard as well and they were surprised. When the door was opened, the person who opened it and Arthur were surprised.
"ARTHUR?!"
"FRANCIS?!"
"Uh..." Kiku stared at the man who was just named 'Francis' and he looked at Arthur. "You know this person?"
"Know him?! I HATE him!"
"Non, non, non, mon Anglettere... Don't be mean to moi~" Francis pointed a rose at him.
That was when someone walked behind Francis with an annoyed look.
"Oi, Francis... I was sleeping—" It was another blonde and his sapphire blue eyes were fixed on Kiku. Kiku was actually a bit confused because of the blonde man's gaze. "You look... Familiar... Have we met before?"
Kiku shook his head and he bowed. "I am terribly sorry... But, I do not know you and I am sure this is our first meeting. May I know what your name is?"
The man smiled and he stretched his arm out for him. "My name is Alfred. You?"
"My name is Kiku. It is nice to meet you, Alfred."
Huh...? Why... Why does that name...make me feel weird... My chest is hurting again...
What's wrong with me...?
A/N: Alright then! That is the first chapter. I hope you guys like it ^^; I am too lazy to write more but I'm satisfied with this. Sorry if it's short. I'm writing using an ipod. Review and fave if you enjoyed, and I'll see you guys next time.
