Author's Note: Thanks for the reviews and the attention I've been getting for this fic. I reallly appreciate it. Since I'm only 13, I don't know much about college life, but I'm estimating this fic will be between eight and ten chapters long. Plus, I don't think I'm very good at long drawn-out fics, especially if it dones't have my OTP. However, I will do my very best to please you, the readers. On to...
Chapter 3
After a lengthy conversation with Kuruki about herself and Fuji's history, Sakuno finally got geared up for the little outing Fuji had invited her on. With Kuruki's advice, she'd chosen a light pink summer dress that flowed out just above her knees. On her feet were simple flats and hair was in one curly ponytail low to the side. She looked refreshing and nice as Kuruki beamed over her handiwork.
"He's gonna love ya now" she commented. "Oh, by the way, did he say where to meet him or anything?" Kuruki asked.
"No! Oh no! What do I do now? Am I supposed to meet him at his dorm or where we were yesterday or-" Sakuno was in the middle of major panicking just as Kuruki cut her off.
"Calm down Sakuno-chan. I think you're best bet would be to go where we were yesterday."
"But-"
"You'll be fine. Now out the door. You don't want to keep Fuji-kun waiting" Kuruki said in a sing-song voice. Sakuno grabbed her purse and gratefully smiled at Kuruki.
"Arigatou" she added to Kuruki as she went to turn the knob. However, a knock came before she could open it. Once she did, she was only half-expecting Fuji. But there he was, leaning against the wall right outside the door.
"hello Sakuno-chan. Are you ready to tour the campus?" Fuji wore a blue button-down, open at the collar with the sleeves tolled up to his elbows and a pair of blue jeans.
"Hai." Sakuno replied. Once again, Fuji looked quite attractive.
"Bye Sakuno-chan!" Kuruki said as Sakuno and Fuji left. After walking for a few minutes, Fuji pointed out a restaurant right across the street.
"It's not part of the campus, but a lot of students go there for the good food. It's a lot better than almost all the places here."
"What's it called?" Sakuno asked, gazing across the street.
"Naomi's Place. And that's the observatory" Fuji gestured to a building with a glass dome top.
"There are telescopes on the top floor where you can look up at the starts at night. I go there quite often actually" Fuji remarked, staring fondly at it.
"You mean, you can see all the constellations and stars you can't see ordinarily?" Sakuno asked. At first, she regretted asking that question, for the answer was obvious.
But she was soon set at ease, when Fuji replied, "Yes, there's a few that are more powerful than the rest that only the students majoring and minoring in astronomy use. It's truly a magnificent thing. That's why astronomy is my major." Sakuno noticed his voice filled with a bit of passion and excitement.
"Maybe we can go there sometime" Fuji said, smiling down at Sakuno.
"I would like that" Sakuno answered, smiling back. Right after speaking, she hoped she didn't sound too interested. But she did want to get to know Fuji, and he was pleasant after all. And handsome, she admitted to herself, blushing a rose color.
"That's the garden and plant greenhouse" Fuji motioned, pointing to another building and a lush marked area that read 'Botanical Garden'. In slightly smaller print, it read, "No littering of any kind!"
"Can we take a look around?" Sakuno asked. A beautiful orange tiger lily near the entrance caught her eye and she wanted to see more.
"Of course, Sakuno-chan" Fuji replied. Catching Sakuno off guard, he slipped his hand in her's and led her inside to admire the flowers. Though Sakuno's attention was diverted, she still couldn't help but blush at Fuji's endearing gesture.
"They're all so pretty" Sakuno exclaimed almost breathless, as she took in the vivid colours of the plants. She sat down and tenderly touched a stem. She brought her nose to it and inhaled delicately.
A 'flash' and a click was heard as Sakuno saw a camera go off. Then she noticed Fuji and the slightly mischievous smile on his face.
"You took a picture of me?" Sakuno inquired, wondering why in the world Fuji wanted to take a picture of her.
"I just couldn't resist. The scene was so peaceful and beautiful" Fuji commented, taking another. This one was of a red-tinted Sakuno, her cheeks flushing.
"Oh" she simply said.
"Is that okay Sakuno-chan?" Fuji asked, a worried look upon his face.
"Yes, I just… I never thought that I looked okay in pictures" she said, lowering her head to a deep purple flower in her hand.
"Sakuno-chan, I want you to know that I think you're very pretty, in pictures or not." Sakuno blushed heavily and raised her head.
"Thank you Fuji-sempai."
"Anytime. Oh, and you can call me Syusake-kun." Sakuno only smiled and stood up to walk on. Fuji stood with her, smiling also and the two proceeded onwards through the garden.
-snicker- Fuji and Sakuno are awesome together, though I'm suffering from a bout of missing Ryoma. However, he will not be appearing in this story. I hope I set all of you who were worried about him stealing the spotlight at ease. This is just a nice FujiSaku fic ONLY! I hope you enjoyed and please, review. It makes me feel fluffy inside.
P.S. Naomi's Place is purely fictional. Don't sue me!!