I Love You, Kazuto

Based on Sword Art Online

As Kazuto entered the hospital after logging out of Alfheim Online, he had a present with him for Asuna. I hope she likes it thought Kazuto. As he entered her room, he could see a shadow through the curtain. His heart beat faster and faster with every step he took. This is it, he thought, the first time I see Asuna and talk to her in real life.

"Hello? Is someone there?" That's gotta be her voice. I know it is.

"Asuna? It's Kirito from Sword Art Online,"

"Kirito!" Asuna shrieked. Kazuto ran over to her bed but stopped a couple feet away. He was stunned.

"Kirito? Are you okay?" He said nothing. He just stood there, wide eyed; red face. He was in such shock, seeing her alive and well in real life. "Earth to Kirito!" Asuna giggled.

"It's you. It's really you. You're talking to me in real life," said Kazuto.

"It is me! Come over here you idiot!" Kazuto raced to her bedside and embraced her so tight he almost chocked her.

"You're gonna kill me!" Asuna joked. "Seriously Kirito! I can't breath!" Asuna gasped for air. Then he let go.

"Sorry," he blushed a little. "I'm just so happy to see you. I have a little present for you," Kazuto retrieved the gift from his coat-pocket. "Here you go, it may not be much but I think you'll really like it," Kazuto extended his hand holding the present for Asuna to take.

"Hmm," Asuna took it and shook it. "What did you get me?" She had a cute grin on her face. As she undid the packaging, she got a confused look on her face. "A CD? Is it like a movie or something? Or is it a singer?"

"What do say we come to my house," offered Kazuto.

"You didn't answer my question, dummy,"

"You didn't answer mine," said Kazuto in a sassy way.

"I asked first," Asuna was starting to get annoyed.

"You can only find out if you come with me,"

"Fine. I'm trusting you, Kirito,"

"My name is Kazuto, not Kirito,"

"Sorry, I'm just used to SAO," Then Kazuto took her hand and led her away.

"Okay, this will be a bit difficult. You know, because it's just one bike for two people," Asuna nodded. "So… Let's see, how are we going to do this…" Kazuto thought aloud, his eyebrows furrowed.

"Sit down," Asuna ordered.

"Wait, what? I'm not done planning!" Asuna rolled her eyes.

"Just sit," she repeated.

"Okay, whatever you say," Kazuto sat on the bike and then Asuna sat in his lap. "Wait! What are you doing! Asuna! This is… You know… Weird because, well you know. Me being a guy and all,"

"Oh grow up!" said Asuna. "You pedal, I steer. You can balance by holding onto my shoulders. Now pedal!" They started out slow and steady, but as they grew more comfortable, they started going faster.

"You sure you can handle going this fast?" asked Kazuto.

"Go faster if you want. I really want to see what's in that CD!"

"Alright! Let's go!" Kazuto pedaled as fast as he could. "Hey, Asuna, how do you even know where to go? Maybe I should steer?" Kazuto offered.

"Ok, I'll slowly break and we can switch," said Asuna. They stopped at the side of the road and switched. Finally I can not look at someone's back, thought Kazuto. They rode like that all the way to Kazuto's house.

"Well, this is it," said Kazuto.

"Looks nice," said Asuna humbly. They walked to the door, Kazuto unlocked to door and greeted Suguha.

"Hello Suguha," said Kazuto.

"Hi Kazuto. Who are you? Wait, are you Asuna?" asked Suguha

"Hi nice to meet you, and yes I am Asuna,"

"Kazuto an I used to visit you almost every day in the hospital!" Suguha said excitedly. Then Kazuto gave her the 'evil eye'.

"Well sorry for making a connection," said Suguha sarcastically.

"Apology excepted," said Kazuto, giggling. "Anyway, you wanted to see what was on the CD, right?"

"Yeah," answered Asuna.

"Then let's go!" Kazuto lead Asuna into his room, made sure they shut the door, and put the CD in his computer.

"Wow Kazuto, I had no idea you had all this technology! It's amazing!" said Asuna.

"Yeah, I do have quite a bit. Impressive, huh,"

"It sure is," said Asuna, looking around.

"Okay, here we go," said Kazuto. He clicked around on his computer until the player came up. Kazuto turned up the volume and pressed play. What came up on his computer was a picture of the world tree. But it was a video. People were walking around everywhere. And then, the thing that brought tears to Asuna's eyes was Yui. Yui was right there on Kazuto's computer screen. And she was talking.

Hi mommy! I can't see you right now but you can see me! If you're seeing this, that means daddy freed you from Alfheim Online! I am glad you're safe mommy! When you were stuck in the world tree, daddy and I searched very hard to find you. Isn't daddy brave for going back when he may never come out? Along the journey, daddy and I met this really nice girl named Leafa. She was really kind to us. If it wasn't for her, daddy might have never found you.

Asuna was crying hard; Kazuto's arm around her, tears in his eyes. He'd seen the clip plenty times before, but not with Asuna. Something about her presence brought along a certain sadness, but joy as well.

But daddy did find you. When he, Leafa, and I were roaming the streets, I sensed your presence. And in a split-second, daddy was flying as fast as he could to find you. He tried so hard to break the barrier between the towns and the top of the tree. He found a place that if you won the battle, you could make it to the top. But there were too many for him to fight. They were everywhere. He tried and tried, but couldn't make it. But a lot of his friends came to help, including Leafa. And with their help, he won. But even then he couldn't make it through. But look at where you are now! Daddy freed you! Not once did he ever give up! Daddy loves you a lot, and so do I, Mommy! I'm glad your free, mommy! I love you SOO much mommy!

Asuna was smiling as hot tears rolled down her red face. She buried herself in Kazuto's arms, hugging him tightly. He wrapped his arms around her, and held her. He was crying, not as hard, but tears rolled down his face fast, dripping into Asuna's hair. And Asuna's tears soaking his shirt.

Suguha heard noises in the room so she went to go check on them. When she opened the door, all she heard was loud sobbing, seeing them embracing each other, just crying. She decided to leave them alone. She cooked them a nice dinner, both their faces red while they ate. Suguha cleaned up for them, while they went back to Kazuto's room. "Thank you, Kazuto. Thank you very much," Asuna leapt into his arms, hugging him tight. Kazuto just kissed her on the head, soothing her. "I love you so much Kazuto," said Asuna.

"I love you too," he replied in a soothing voice.