Chapter 4: Part 1
A/N: Okay so this chapter will be split into a total of five parts, this first part however will be split into two parts.
I would again like to thank Fire lord 626 A great deal, without you I wouldn't have been able to finish this chapter
Sumireko's P.O.V.
I sighed as I clutched on of my many pillows to my chest, down at my phone. It was 21:36 (9:36 pm). It's been almost a week since I last spoke with Banba and I was growing worried. While I understand that she could be busy, she had never gone this long without contacting me, whether it be through, texts, phone calls or even, seldom, video chatting, she would always contact me one way or another. It especially concerned me that I hadn't received ANY texts whatsoever for the past few nights. Mahiru herself was a much more subtle when it came to texting than her night-time counterpart, in fact it often surprised me how fast Shinya could respond to one of my texts.
In all honesty, I missed her company. I missed being in her presence and her warmth, the same warmth that I can't help but long for. HER warmth. HER touch.
I can still remember when we had met for a dinner date almost two months ago, quite vividly in fact.
We had gone to a French restaurant which over looked the city. When I had arrived at the entrance she was there, waiting patiently, dressed sharply in white and red and a sweet smile.
We talked about how we had spent the past few months. We talked about this and that, some of it small talk, but even that was precious and sweet, it was enough to warm my insides.
I offered a ride home, but she declined, instead offering her company for my own journey home. I accepted. The ride home was short but sweet. She walked me to my door. She said that was nice to see me again. I asked her if she would like to come in. She did not want to impose. I insisted. She finally agreed. We talked some more, less small talk this time. I checked the time. It was nearly midnight. I asked her to stay the night, seeing as to how late it had become. She offered another sweet smile only to decline. I accepted her answer and when it came time for her to leave I walked her to the door. I thanked her for the wonderful time, as she had paid for dinner, and she did the same.
"Could we possibly…. Consider this a first date?" She asked. This was a bit out of character. It wasn't like Shinya to act bashful. I couldn't help but smile.
"Of course, however, wouldn't that imply there is a second date?"
"Indeed it does, if it alright with you." She said, her smile still in place.
"Yes. I'd like that"
"So… How does Lunch on Friday sound?"
"Lunch sounds great."
"Awesome. I guess I should be getting back." She said, the disappointed rising in her voice.
"Okay. I'll text you later?" I asked.
"That'd be cool. Oh and there's one last thing."
"And what might tha-" I was cut off when she suddenly grabbed my wrists and yanked me to her, her lips slamming into mine.
I could feel myself blush at just the thought of when she did it, at the thought of her soft, warm lips against mine.
What was just a few seconds felt blissfully like an eternity, it was always like this, but even more so in this moment than usual.
"See ya later." She whispered in my ear after she pulled away. And with that she turned and left, leaving me a blushing fool.
I finally sighed as I checked the time once more, done with my little trip down memory lane. It was 22:03 (10:03 pm.) It was then, suddenly and without warning, that the 'what ifs' of the situation hit me like a brick wall.
What if she was avoiding me? Had I done something wrong or said something to upset her? Suddenly my stomach dropped and my heart sank as I felt the color drained from my face when a very specific 'what if' raced through my mind. It was one of the worst possibilities.
What if she has found out about my limbs, that they are mechanical? What if she HATED me for them, and/or for keeping them a secret?
I closed my eyes as my chest began to constrict, the panic washing over me. I didn't know what to do. I didn't know what I would do if this were the case, if she were to hate me.
"Please… Mahiru… Shinya… Don't hate me…" I said aloud.
"Now why would I hate such a pretty flower like you?" I heard an all too familiar voice say.
I opened my eyes to see Shinya, grinning her Cheshire cat grin, just mere inches away from my face. My eyes widened and I attempted to maneuver myself to back away a bit, only to fall off of the bed.
I quickly shot up and dusted off my clothes. "B-Banba! W-what are you doing here?"
"I came to see you, duh." She said.
"I know that but…" I paused to think for a moment as I recomposed myself. "Where have you been?"
"Ya know, here and there, a bit of everywhere." She answered.
"Okay, but why didn't you contact me?" I asked impatiently.
"I don't know, why didn't you tell me that your arms and legs are artificial?" She countered with a look of determination in her eyes. I felt my heart nearly stop. She knew… SHE KNEW! These were the only words that crossed my mind as my chest heaved, my lungs taking in as much air as it could as my chest constricted even further. I looked at my feet. What am I going to do… What if she doesn't love me anymore?
I waited, anxious to hear the next words that came from her mouth.
A/N: Alright! Part 1.5 will be out soon hopefully! LATER READERS!