Yes, I'm back yay;) I'm so sorry for the long wait for this chapter update^^ Recently, I've received a reminder from someone, which woke me up. I realized even though there are not may people following this story or, as a fact, me, but there are still many people out there waiting for me to update all these stories. I deeply apologize once again. I don't think a sorry can make up for this, so I'm gonna make this chapter extra long for you guys^^ Oh, and I've also recently become a beta reader, so if any of you guys write and need help with the beta-ing, contact me through PM, or email;) I'll try my best to help ya.
~Sakura POV~
"I'm sorry, Sakura. I know I've been acting childishly lately, especially with Misaki. I just want to let you know that. Whether you choose to forgive me or not, it's up to you. That's all I have to say, I won't interrupt your conversation anymore."
Did I hear him right? The proud, almighty Kuuga actually came down from his pedestal and said sorry? Am I dreaming? I pinched myself. Ow, that hurt.
I wasn't dreaming. Before I realized what I was saying, I lurched forward.
"Hey. Tomorrow. My house. Lunch. Okay?" I grabbed his wrist. I mentally cursed.
"Okay. I'm free. See you around then." He gave a small smile, used my grip to pull me in and kissed my forehead. Wait. What? Oh god.
Many of the girls glared jealously at me. I blinked, then smiled to myself, turned and went back home with Aoi, my classmate. I almost didn't notice Aoi smirking at me.
"What?" I enquired, very puzzled.
"Nah, its just the look on both your faces. It's something I haven't seen in a very long time."
"What's that?"
"Bliss."
Short and sweet was his answer. And it was true.
~Kuuga POV~
I whistled and hummed as I strolled back to the place we were staying together temporarily at.
"Well, isn't somebody happy? Got lucky huh, Kuuga?" Yujiru commented.
I just winked and but my hand to my lips in a exaggerated shh! Sign. Then I retired to my room. Voices of discussion resounded behind me. I smiled to myself. Today must be my luckiest day in my life.
~Sakura POV~
'Tomorrow' came real fast. I spent the whole nigh ranting off to Misaki and Shizuko. Mizaki was, unsurprisingly, disgruntled, but a few assurances settled her down. I knew she was worried about me, since she was the target of Kuuga once. But then again, for Kuuga to stoop so low for just this could not possibly be anything but honesty. I guess she thought so too, so her little fit was watered down in a few.
After studying in my room to prepare for my finals, the long awaited time finally came. Kuuga stalked into my room quietly and removed my glasses. I squealed in surprise; I certainly did not expect that. I looked to the doorway to my room and saw my mother standing there. She had the 'my daughter finally has a boyfriend' kind of look on, and I looked away in embarrassment.
Pulling Kuuga closer, I whispered in a voice she definitely couldn't hear. " Hey, play along"
He nodded. Taking the cue, I pulled him even closer and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around me and lifted me out of my seat. I squealed again in surprise. Well, I did not expect that, but it was nice. It felt nice.
"Well then, princess, shall we go?" I nearly died.
"yes, I believe we shall." I shot back, mocking his tone.
He laughed, flicking his blond hair back, eyes shining. I was suddenly so, very captivated by his brown-red eyes. They were beautiful. I haven't seen them so up close in a while, and I greedily drank up the sight of him. When we got out of the house, our act dropped and the atmosphere cooled down slightly. Both of us stopped smiling and looked away from each other. Awkwardness ruled the air in between us and I didn't know what to say.
"How've you been?" Kuuga blurted out.
"Good, my studies are going well, everything is going fine. How about you?" I returned the question.
Just like that, a normal conversation started.
