A/N: Ahh~ Update again :D! Well lately I've been WAY busy, I just had an orchestra concert on Thrusday night, and I have a HUGE project. But thankfully, it's due on Monday, so I'll be able to relax a little more after that, and then it's XMAS BREAK!!! Anyways, I'm pretty ready concerning the updates. I have the plot for the special, and I've got it written down. I just haven't had time to write it yet. But I'll make sure to do so! Also ONE more thing before I let you guys read on: In case you haven't seen my profile, I have a goal which is to make my chapters longer! :D (in my terms, 15KB or over xP)~ Yupyup. I'd like to take this time to thank ALL my readers, even the silent ones, and the ones who don't review but let me know they read. :D I LOVE YOU GUYS!~
Disclaimer: Did you not hear me from the bullhorn on top of the tallest building in the world? Once again; I do not own D3! or any characters, they belong to Mika Kawamura.
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jd-ohhh! I see. :D haha, sorry I'm not so bright sometimes. xP Like today, for example, I walked into my umbrella xP. I'm so...clumsy. xD haha. just like Miyu. aww thanks for the review (: love it~ :D
CrushedLove-YAY(: CONGRATULATIONS! You're my 50th reviewer!!! -teehee- xD LOL. okay, I'm glad someone answered my question :D but I still want to make my chapters long ish but watevs xP~LOL. awwww. I know! I really need to think of some more kanataxmiyu moments, but it's hard for me for some reason. i like putting miyu and seiya together cause they're so cute together, and they work well. BUT, i still like KanataxMiyu pairing best! yup, typical akira xP or well...it's my fault so xP. don't worry, miyu will be fine, she's strong! :D and she's got many people who love her by her side!~ THANKS FOR YOU REVIEWS :D I LOVE READING THEM!!!~
Miyu's POV
I felt the cool, evening air breeze through my hair as I rocked back and forth on swing. The sun was beginning to set, leaving behind traces of red, orange and purple, only a little bit of warmth shining on my face. Not that it mattered all that much, my mind wasn't focused on the temperature at the moment. I had a bigger problem to think about.
Seiya.
Why?
Why does it have to be like this? I like Seiya, as a friend, definitely. But as more than that? I'm not sure.
He's a great guy. Nice, funny, cute...
But he just...doesn't feel like..."the one". But then again, what do I know about love. I should give him a chance. But it'd be sadder if I said I liked him when I didn't...I don't..right?
UGH! This is too confusing!
I let my foot drag on the floor, drawing a straight line in the sand below me.
Why can't life be as perfect and easy like this line?
"Miyu-nee?" a voice said snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Eh? Ruu." I said looking up.
"Nee-chan, are you...crying ?" Ruu asked.
Oh. I was crying, I didn't even notice. A gentle finger wiped the teardrop out of my eye.
"Don't cry nee-chan," Ruu said. "It makes you a thousand times uglier than normal."
"Hey." I yelled half-heartedly.
"Uhm...are you okay?" an unfamiliar voice spoke.
"Oh, yeah I am." I said.
I faced the blonde haired girl before me. She looked about Ruu's age, and she had the same uniform.
"This is Miu, she's my classmate." Ruu introduced.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Ruu's sister, Miyu." I said bowing my head slightly.
"Yeah, I've heard about you from Ruu. Nice to meet you." Miu said bowing back.
"So nee-chan, what's wrong? You're sitting here, crying by yourself in the park. That's so unlike you." Ruu stated.
"Nothing." I lied getting up.
"If it's nothing, then why were you crying?" Ruu said following me to the sandbox.
I sighed, "Nothing means it's none of your business Ruu."
"Is it a school problem?" Ruu guessed.
"No." I replied.
"A fight between you and your friends?"
"No."
"Is it that time of the month again?" Ruu teased.
"For the last time, no." I said getting irritated.
"Okay, then it has to be Kanata." Ruu said.
"No." I said.
"Alright, I got it. For sure this time, it's Seiya-kun isn't it?" Ruu said, a glint apparent in his eye.
Maybe if I ignore him, he'll go away.
"I knew it! It has to be. So, he confessed to you on the night of the festival. And you told him you needed more time. And now things are awkward between you guys. And you don't know whether to say 'yes' or 'no' because either way it could ruin your friendship."
I gawked at my little brother. How did he get all that?!
"W-what are you, spying on me?" I said trying to hide my "amazement".
"Of course I would know. Anyways, why can't you hurry up and make a decision already? It's not that hard. You're being pretty stupid, and cruel to Seiya-kun."
"Hey! Go buy us some ice cream Ruu." Miu suddenly exclaimed.
"What?"
"Go. buy. us. ice cream." she said threateningly.
"Okay, okay. Yeesh." Ruu said.
"Alright, now that your idiot of a brother's gone, let's talk." Miu said.
"I know it might not exactly be my place to be saying this to you, since I'm just an intruder. But, yeah, I hope you don't mind." she said looking at me for acknowledgement.
I shook my head in response.
"Okay, so let's this situation, you have two guys in your life right now. One is the one who loves you, but you may not love him. And the other is the one you think you love, but he may not necessary love you back."
How does she kno-...Ruu.... What am I suppose to say? So I just nodded my head dumbly in response.
"You should follow your heart. Don't be with the one you don't love because you're afraid; afraid of hurting them or afraid of rejection from the one you do love. But, don't stick with the one you love, or think you love. If he doesn't love you back, fight for it, if you really love him. If you don't actually love him, then don't stay. Don't be afraid to give the one you loves you a chance."
"What happens when your heart doesn't know who it loves?" I whispered.
"Well, then I guess it's just: Whatever happens, happens. And if either really loves you, all he'll want is you to be happy."
I looked up to see my brother standing behind Miu, three ice creams in his hand. I swear, if only for a second, there was a grim look on his face. But I shook it off, my brother, he never has any worries or trouble. He's Mr. Carefree.
"Geez, so deep Miu." Ruu teased as he handed her the ice cream.
"Whatever." Miu said blushing slightly.
The three of us, eating our ice creams in the sandbox. Ruu talking softly to Miu. Me, tracing a circle in the dirt. The wind was blowing lightly, the world seemed at peace. My heart; calming down, mind; uncluttering.
"It's getting late, I'll walk you home Miu." Ruu said.
"It's alright, walk with your sister. I can go home by myself." Miu said.
"But-" Ruu protested.
"Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Take care of your sister." she said giving a small wave.
"Alright. Call me when you get home, okay?" Ruu said.
"Sure. Bye Ruu, bye Miyu-chan." Miu said before leaving.
"Let's go onee-chan." Ruu said turning around, extending his hand towards me.
"..sure." I said quietly, reaching for his hand.
"Miu seems nice." I said as we walked home.
"Yeah, she is." Ruu replied.
Silence.
"So..uhm....etoo...."
"Sorry." Ruu said.
"Eh? For what?" I asked.
"For earlier."
"Oh. Don't worry about it." I said.
"Anyways, Miu is right though. Whatever decision you make, if they both really love you, they'll let it be." Ruu said.
"I guess."
"And if either one of them hurts you, I will personally kick their butt for you." Ruu said, a mischeivious glint in his eyes.
"Oh, wow." I laughed.
"Yeah, so don't worry too much, okay?" Ruu said.
"I won't," I replied "But..."
"But?"
"Who are you, and what have you done with that annoying brat of a brother of mine?" I teased.
"Hey. I can be nice if I want to. 'Cause you are my sister." Ruu said.
"Awww." I said, starting to tear.
"It's not like I have a choice, I'm stuck with you til you leave." Ruu joked.
"Whatever." I said sticking out my tongue.
"Really, I don't know what Seiya-kun sees in you." Ruu said, shaking his head disbelievingly.
"What's that suppose to mean?" I said glaring.
"Oh, nothing." Ruu said as we arrived at home.
"Tell me!" I whined.
"N-O-T-H-I-N-G," Ruu said once again, as he opened the door.
"Geez, so cold." I teased.
Ruu just stuck his tongue out at me in response.
All of a sudden, we heard chatter in the living room, and a giggle. Ruu opened the door to reveal Kanata and some girl.
"Oh hey, you guys are home." Kanata greeted.
"...yeah." Ruu replied as the both of us stared at the stranger in the living room.
"Oh right! This is Akira, she's my childhood bestfriend, who moved to America when we were little." Kanata introduced.
"Nice to meet you." Akira bowed.
Ruu and I bowed back simultaneously.
"Akira, this is Miyu, and her little brother Ruu. They've been staying with us since their parents went off to America."
"I see." Akira said.
The two began chatting away again as if we were never there. I observed the girl, Akira, for a bit. She had black, waist length hair and deep purple eyes. She was really pretty and looked extremely mature.
Kanata's childhood best friend, huh.
Akira's POV
I had arrived in Japan a few hours ago, and I now found myself in the Saionji living room. The door was left unlocked, so I let myself in, as I was sure Kanata wouldn't mind. Nothing has changed much since I've last been in this house. Except one or two things that are on my mind, which I plan to have Kanata answer.
"Tadaima" the oh-so-familiar voice I've been longing to hear called out.
"Okaeri." I said, trying to hold back my emotions.
I heard a pause, and he resumed walking once again, towards where I was. The door opened, and I greeted him "Welcome back Kanata. I've missed you."
"A..a..a-akira?" he stammered.
"What? Not happy to see me?" I teased, trying to cover up the slight pain I got from his reaction. Sure, I wasn't expecting him to jump into my arms and hug me like crazy or anything, but still. I guess time doesn't change a person much, he's still as cold as always, but maybe...
"O-of course I am. I'm just surprised. W-what are you doing back here?" Kanata asked.
"I came to visit of course, silly." I replied.
".............."
"Are you mad at me for barging in?" I asked.
"No, of course not." he said.
"I'm glad you're here." he said, showing me his genuine smile, the one I had missed so much.
"We have alot of catching up to do." I said smiling back.
"Yeah." he said grinning.
Kanata and I were chatting away, like old times. He told me all about Santa, his junior high life, his current school life, all his friends, but he hadn't told me the one thing I needed to know the most.
"You know Kanata, I was walking around earlier, to see my old room..." I said, seeing him tense as I said those two words.
"Yeah?" he said in barely a whisper.
"Uhm...well I noticed someone's stuff in there. So I was just wondering..."
"Yeah. Uhm...well you know my mom died about a year ago. And then suddenly her long time, best friend shows up, with their two kids, and you know Miki Kouzuki, the astronaut?" he said.
I nodded, in acknowledgment.
"Well, she had to go off to America with her husband, so she left her son and daughter here, for me and my old man to take care of. But you know him, and he ran off to do some "training" in India. So...yeah." Kanata explained.
"I see...so it's just the three of you living here?" I questioned.
"Yeah, basically." he replied.
"A-"
"Oh, you know what Santa did recently?" Kanata cut in.
"What?" I asked, smiling sweetly.
Kanata went on to tell about what stupid thing Santa did, obviously changing the topic. I guess he doesn't want to talk about it. But...what does that mean...?
Suddenly the door, practically flew, open.
"Oh hey, you guys are home." Kanata greeted nervously. His tone, as if he were a little kid caught doing something bad.
"...yeah." the boy replied, as the two stared in.
They boy had blonde hair, and a pair of ocean blue eyes. He looked a bit younger than Kanata and I, but not much. He was gazing at us two openly. The other person was a girl, also blonde, but she had a pair of emerald green eyes. She looked our age, and she tried to avoid staring at us, but it was obvious. Her gaze constantly went to Kanata, but shot back immediately if he glanced, even a little, at her.
"Oh right! This is Akira, she's my childhood bestfriend, who moved to America when we were little." Kanata introduced, too peppily.
"Nice to meet you." I bowed.
The blonde pair bowed back.
"Akira, this is Miyu, and her little brother Ruu. They've been staying with us since their parents went off to America." Kanata said.
Us, huh? Really now.
"I see." I said. I definitely saw, more than I would've wanted.
Kanata turned to me and started talking annimately again, and I could only nod in response. I saw his attention drift over to a certain blonde from time to time, I glanced over at her too. She was fidgetty, looking like she wanted to be anywhere, but here. Well, just my luck then, because I want to be here.
"So, where are you staying Akira?" Kanata asked.
"Oh, I was hoping if I could stay here." I said.
"Of course."
"Then, I guess I should my stuff into my old room." I said, even though I knew.
"Oh. You want to sleep there?" Kanata said, the color draining from his face.
"Yeah, you don't mind right?" I asked.
"Uhm...well, it's just that......that's...Miyu's room." he said glancing over at her.
"Eh?" the girl, Miyu, said, ears perking up as she heard her name being called.
"Uhm, Akira wants to sleep in her old room, which is yours now, so..." Kanata explained.
I should've known.
"Oh. I see," Miyu said. "Well, she can stay in my room."
'My' room...I guess things have changed, alot.
"Then, what about you? You can sleep in my room."
Kanata quickly added, a blush forming on his cheeks, "And I'll take the couch."
"No, it's alright, I'll just room with Ruu." she said, trying to hide her own crimsom shade.
"Eh?! No way nee-chan!" Ruu said.
"What? Why not?" she questioned.
"Because, you snore. You're annoying. You talk in your sleep. Grind your teeth. Kick around." Ruu teased.
"Hey!" Miyu yelled, her rosy cheeks becoming more vivid.
"I really think you two should share a room though." Ruu said, his chin resting on his hand, which was propped up by his other hand, his thinking face.
"What the hell Ruu!?" the two shouted simultaneously.
"But I understand, so I'll take up this monster for now." Ruu said, sticking out his tongue.
"Geez, can't you be a bit nicer to me?" Miyu nagged as she and Ruu walked out of the living room.
Kanata stood, staring at the retreating figures, before turning back around to face me, smiled and said "Let's get your stuff in your room, shall we?"
"Sure." I replied.
Why?
Miyu's POV
"Sorry, my room is really messy." I said trying to push and cram things aside, and grab what I needed.
"It's alright." Akira politely responded.
"When was the last time you cleaned in here? Last year?" Kanata teased.
"Hey, I resent that! Just so you know, I cleaned last week." I replied.
"Really? Then I guess a storm just must've hit your room."
"Whatever, I know I'm messy." I said, sticking out my tongue.
I guess, for now, we can call a truce. Or at least pretend to get along in front of company.
"Hey Kanata, can you help me with something?" Ruu's voice called from down the hall.
"Coming!" Kanata called back.
"You going to be okay here?" he questioned to Akira.
"Of course, what could happen?"
"A million unimaginable things with this monster." he said pointing towards me.
'Grrr! What-Ever!' I thought, making a face at him.
"I'll be back soon." he waved.
"Geez, stupid Kanata." I grumbled to myself.
"Thanks for letting me use your room." I heard her whisper.
"Oh, no problem." I replied.
"How are you feeling? You must be exhausted from your flight." I said.
"I'm fine. It's refreshing here in Japan." she said.
"What's America like?" I asked.
"It's okay." she replied.
"Really? I heard it's really exciting, it must be a huge difference compared to this small town in Japan." I said.
"I guess," she said in a whisper "But it doesn't have the one I love."
'Eh?' I thought to myself.
I continued packing my stuff as I wondered what she meant.
So I guess she has someone that she loves here in Japan. Wow, so she's loved him since she left 10 years ago huh. That's so sad.
"You and Kanata seem pretty close." she said interrupting my thoughts.
"Not at all! That jerk. He's always teasing me, and calling me an idiot. That arrogant little..." I said angrily.
"Then, do you like him?" she asked.
"What?! Me? Like that guy? No way." I said, laughing slightly.
"I don't belive that's true." she said with a straight face.
...What's her problem?
"Well, believe it." I said, in the same tone.
"Whatever. It doesn't matter whether you like him or not, because I'm taking him back." she stated.
....what?
Kanata's POV
"You and onee-chan seem to be getting along, did you guys make up?" Ruu asked.
"I guess." I replied.
"Hmm...and that girl, your best friend..."
"What about Akira?" I asked.
"Nothing...just be careful." he said before walking away.
...what?
The Resolution Exposed
Preview:
"...What would you do...if I weren't around you anymore?"
"..I...love you."
I watched as the silver blade drew blood from the face of the one I loved.
"I'll make it your problem."
"Wait, aren't you forgetting something?"
You look like a piece of crap.
....What. an.....IDIOT!
She looks like she's about ready to break if you even touch her gently.
"Don't ever do that again."
This girl is like a time bomb waiting to explode.
What a liar.
A place hidden from the world, hiding its beauty, only revealing itself to a few.