A/N: HERE, is the reason I was hesitant to upload this story (because it embarrassed me) and my friend Miri made me anyway. Well I'm over that now xD I hope you enjoy the length of this chapter~ This is my favorite part in the whole story and I'm glad I've finally gotten here. ^^
It was the only place I could think of besides the apartment and the school.
And he probably thought it was a place I wouldn't even remember. Stupid Kurosaki…
That time was the first that I'd ever been honest and told him the truth about something. Even if it was something small.
"Well have you ever been in love?" He asked.
"Yes."
While I was running, I had no idea why he'd come here. But it was my only option left. Or maybe I just wanted to indulge myself with some painful memories.
I never expected him to really be here. So when I saw a man standing on the bridge, only to realize it was him, I thought my legs might give out.
But no, I didn't have time to feint! And I didn't have time to think about what I was doing, or what was going to happen. I simply had to act.
My feet skidded to a stop in front of Kurosaki.
He looked at me as I fought to regain my breath.
"Kurosaki!" I gasped, as my lost oxygen began to return. He didn't say anything. He was just standing there, looking at me with shock on his face.
For a moment, we stared at eachother, not knowing what to do.
"No time to think…"
"Where are you going?" The words, unplanned came out, startling both of us.
"I…I'm…"
He looked away slowly, his hands clenched tightly into fists. Well I didn't come for an answer like that.
"No time to think…"
"Why were you going to leave me Daisy!"
He looked back at me with evident hurt on his face.
"You know why…" he said. "You just said the reason."
I bit my lip, which was shaking.
"So you're just going to run away! Coward!"
"What are you talking about!" He spat. "I only came out here to think."
"You can drop the act. I already know you bought plane tickets for America. Why else would I finally admit that I know!"
"Maybe because you're an idiot! Just go home and stay away from me!"He yelled fiercely.
I stepped back involuntarily, my face stricken.
"What?" he asked. "Dissapointed? That your precious Daisy turned out to be someone like me? I'm not the kind of man your brother was, and I never have been," he sneered. "So, now that you know, you can leave. I know you wanted a big brother again, but I don't care. Go run off and cry somewhere. I'm not the kind of guy kids should be hanging around anyway."
We stood there for a moment, neither of us saying a word. I could still see his fists which were balled up tightly, while his face held the same sarcastic expression.
"I thought I told you to drop that act," I said in a low voice. "And to answer your question," I said louder,"I could never be disappointed with you."
Slowly, my voice rose in volume.
"You're always like this, angry and joking. All you do is taunt and make fun of me! It seems like you couldn't care less if I was here. But then…you always come for me! You always look out for me, and protect me…Daisy…
You try to act mean and cruel, but that mask has never worked. It doesn't matter what you say or what you do! You will always be better than I ever deserved! Every day you sent me those kind words and looked at me protectively when you thought I wasn't looking. And so…no matter how horrible you seem to be…it doesn't matter. I still want to stand next to you Kurosaki!
It doesn't matter how much you order me around, or how much you make me work! It doesn't matter if you think of me as a kid and it doesn't matter how much you try to run away! None of it matters because…Because…!"
I took a step forward and looked him the eye.
"I'm in love with you, you stupid baldy!"
For a second I could see his eyes go wide. I couldn't believe what I'd just said.
The world seemed to stop. Kurosaki had such a look of pain and confliction on his face that I didn't understand. And in the next second, he'd crashed into me, his arms pulling me in.
"Huh?"
"You idiot!" He shouted. "Why can't you just lie! Or be a stupid brat like always! When you say stuff like that…I just can't…" His words were gasped, like he was in pain. As if he were about to cry.
Kurosaki, please tell me…what's going on?
"I can't…"he whispered as his arms tightened around me, locking me in. He was so close…and holding onto me so tight like a dying man holding onto his life. But…why?
I couldn't think straight.
His head had rested on my shoulder, and I could feel his breath on my neck.
And then, I could feel his lips touching my neck…
Kissing my neck…
"Kurosaki!" I gasped. "What are you…"
His arms were so tight that it hurt. But I didn't want the pain to go away…
Our bodies were pressed so close together. This couldn't be real.
Was he just doing this to make me happy before leaving? None of it made sense.
I heard him curse quietly into my shoulder, as the moment dragged on.
A kid. That's what I was to Kurosaki. A tiny squirrel he was nice enough to take care of. That was all. So why was he acting this way?
His head raised slowly until it was level with mine. And then he was just staring at me with this look I'd never seen him wear. I remembered him cussing like that. Why had he done that? Why… But the thought couldn't be completed. I couldn't think when he was looking at me like that.
His expression was so…warm. I was about to ask "What are you doing" again… Until his head tiled forward slightly. His face came closer to mine. And his arms, gripped around me wouldn't let me move an inch.
"Teru," he whispered.
"I love you."
My whole body froze.
Huh? What did he just-
He leaned in, cutting my thoughts off, until our lips touched. He was kissing me.
Kurosaki was… Kurosaki was… It took over all my attention. His kiss was so strong, and powerful; something too embarrassing to be seen in public. And then we eventually needed to gasp for air, but he didn't stop, and I didn't stop…
I felt our lips part a few times, but they always met again. I could feel myself blushing all over.
I don't want him to stop, but to keep kissing me and touching me…
And then, all to quickly he drew back. We both let out a quick breath.
When I opened my eyes he was right there, still so close, looking at me in such a way… I felt a tear creep down my face...But I didn't know if it was a tear of sadness or happiness. Because he was going to leave me…
"Come on," he said, his expression unreadable.
"Let's go home."
He took my hand and pulled me after him, like I was a child. But also as if… he was taking care of me. I didn't say anything or make any protest. I was too shocked. So I just let him lead me home, my hand limp in his strong grip.
My face felt so hot, and my heart…
Oh crap, it was beating way too loud!
I hoped he couldn't hear it. It was so embarrassing…
I didn't want to think about what just happened. Because if I did, my mind would just become a tangled up mess. So I just hurried after him.
