IX
The two stayed as they were before, only now they are and official couple, Time sure flies fast and before they knew it they have graduated from high school. Miyu wasn't going to America for another week, so she enjoyed everyone's company as much as she can.
Just a couple of days from Miyu's departure.
"Hmmm…so you look excited…" Kanata said as he walked into Miyu's room.
"I just decided to start packing cause I don't want to leave anything I need behind." Miyu said while she was folding her clothes into her travelling bag.
"Then you should come up with a way to fit me into your luggage then…" Kanata said with a big smile as she sat right next to Miyu.
"If only I can… anyway don't get so attached I might decide not to leave if you keep up the sweet routine." Miyu said blushing.
"You're so cute when you blush you know that…" Kanata whispered to Miyu as he rested his head on her shoulder. "So tell me is there any way I can convince you not to go?" Kanata said teasingly. Miyu just replied with a giggle. Kanata then placed a kiss on her cheek which made Miyu stop what she was doing. Kanata then held her face and then kissed her lips. Miyu replied to his kiss. Losing her balance to their passionate kissing, she fell back on her floor. Kanata broke the kiss to look at Miyu's face which was blushing red. Her heart beat was racing so fast she felt like her heart was going to jump out of her chest soon. Kanata then lowered his head and started kissing her neck, from its base to her chin and then back to her lips. The kisses that followed felt more intimate as he trailed kisses on her neck to her shoulders, pulling down the strap of her top. Miyu moaned in pleasure. She wanted him so bad and he knew that. The night was still young, like the two of them, young hearts that beats as one.
Both of them lay on the floor of the room exhausted after some passionately driven activity. Both were trying to catch their breath. Kanata then pulled Miyu closer to him, and then placed a kiss on her forehead. Miyu placed an arm around him and then looked at him, wiping some sweat on his face and playing with his hair. He then placed a kiss on her lips.
"Miyu, I will wait for you…. No matter how long you have to be away… I'll wait.." Kanata said as he caressed her cheek.
"I know…. I too will do the same… I'll try to call as often as I can… promise that you to will keep in touch." Miyu said closing her eyes and resting her head on his chest.
"I will…. Now looks like you failed to do the planned packing up tonight…." Kanata said with a grin.
"That's alright… I'll just do it tomorrow…. Promise me you'll help…"
"Oh sure I will… in my own way…" Kanata said with a devious smile. Miyu then kissed him on his lips and smiled knowing what he meant.
~~~o~~~o~~~o~~~
It was the day of Miyu's departure. The two are standing under the tree in near the stairs. The two were looking back at the temple.
"I'll sure miss this place… lots of things happened here…" Miyu said as she take a breath of the air of the place one last time before she goes. "and of course I'll miss you two." Miyu added with a smile looking at Kanata. Kanata then took a couple of steps towards her.
"Hey Miyu…"
"Yep?"
"Promise me…."
"Promise you what?"
"Promise me that when you get back… you'll marry me…" Kanata said and then he pulled miyu to him and held her tightly not wanting to let her go. Miyu smiled because she already know what her answer is.
"Sure…. I will…" Miyu said hiding her face on his chest. Then after some moment they parted then Kanata took Miyu's hand and then slipped a ring on her finger. Miyu's eyes widened and her eyes started to well up in tears.
"I'll do my best here and follow your dreams there." Kanata said looking at Miyu. "No matter how far you are at least we are still in the same planet right? Not too far away like planet Otto right?" Kanata said with a smiled. Miyu nodded.
"I shall see you again soon…." Miyu said and then she embraced him tightly one last time.
~~~o~~~o~~~o~~~
It was a pretty nice day. Everyone was busy but he didn't care. Just moments from now he'll get to see her again. It has been 5 straight years since. She haven't even got a chance to go visit Japan but he didn't care cause finally she's back. He made sure that he started his day right and can get off of work early. Turns out he was really doing a good job being a teacher. He enjoyed it and it kept his mind off the grief of not having her around. He no longer live in the temple which is currently managed by his old man but it looks like he'd have to go back there to meet her. Going down of the train he again breathed the fresh air of the town where he used to live. He hasn't been back for a while. On his way home he compared the stores and streets to when he was last here. He decided to stop by a store run by Santa.
"KANATA!" Santa said as he ran towards his best friend and hugged him tightly.
"Oi! Santa! Looks like you are doing great!" Kanata said patting his friends back. The two parted and then Kanata took a look around his store.
"Amazing Santa… wow it has been a long time…" Kanata said.
"I know…. I hope we could hang out together again like before… anyway… so is today the day?" Santa said winking at Kanata.
"Yes… she's probably there already but… I'll take my time… I'm really feeling kind of nervous…. We called and e-mailed but this is different…" Kanata said smiling at the thought of Miyu.
"You're lucky… you have found the one… If I were you I'd get going… cause if not I'll go keep you for my self.." Santa said jokingly as he slapped Kanata's ass which made him jump. Kanata gave him a big smile and headed for the door.
"Thanks for the boost! We'll go here too don't worry!" Kanata said and then he went out the store.
~~~o~~~o~~~o~~~
Finally he was here once more, the bottom of these epic stairs which hold tons of memories. He inhaled and exhaled before taking the first step up the stairs. He knew that she was waiting on top of these stairs. Every step he took was a joy. Finally he made it to the top. His old man was nowhere to be found but there, there under the tree was the girl with long blonde hair. She turned around with sparkles in her eyes. He started to walk towards her and then she run towards him. When they were just a step close they stopped and stared at each other's face.
"It has been a while, Miyu" Kanata said as he held Miyu's face his hand.
"Oh I miss you…" Miyu said and then she hugged him like she was clinging for her life. Kanata wrapped her in her arms and then when he got the chance he kissed her.
"Now you're mine" He said in the short break they took before they were at it again.
"What a passionate kiss?! Now that's true love for you!" Miyu's Mom shouted as she peaked at the door along with Miyu's father and Kanata's.
"Hmmm… so I guess wedding comes up next right?" Kanata's dad said with a grin. Miyu's parents then nodded to the idea.
