Naomi's POV:
I have been visiting Kyla at the hospital so we can do the research for the project together. As I expected, she had a lot of knowledge on different manga authors/illustrators. I wrote down the ones that she seemed most interest in and the facts she knew about them. At the moment, I'm searching up on the author of Soul Eater, Atsushi Ohkubo. As I am typing, Seiko is texting me updates on Ky's health, which she knows is very important to me. She could never know truly why I cared for her so much. Well, anyhow, Kyla is doing a lot better, but it is going to be awhile before she can go back to school, so Ms. Yui offered to give her after school lessons and even some on the weekends. Ms. Yui is such a kind teacher.
My phone made a noise, signaling I had a text. As usual, it was Seiko, keeping me updated. The text read that Kyla's condition is getting better and that I can come to the hospital and continue our research there if I wanted. Smiling, I replied saying that I would be on my way. Finally, maybe some alone time with Kyla. Sighing, I grabbed my laptop and phone, put on my favorite hoodie, and headed out. It is almost October by the way. That means a little over a month until it's halloween. Seiko will probably be a cat for Halloween again, or a Neko girl. I wonder what I'll be? Maybe i won't dress up. Eh, whatever. Walking down the street to the hospital , I checked in with the lady at the desk and she gave me a kind smile. I returned the gesture and walked to Kyla's room, Laptop tucked in between my arms, and opened the door.
I immediately smiled at the sight before me. Kyla had fallen asleep while texting on her phone and now it was on her face . I giggled and sat in one of the chairs, not wanting to wake the little sleeping beauty yet. She stirred in her sleep and made a funny face , feeling her phone on her face. When she moved it on to the table , she saw me and her face was red. "W-why didn't you wake me up?" She said embarrassed. "What? No hi or 'how are you'?" I laughed. Kyla rolled her eyes but smiled. "Ok, how are you then?" she sat up and then had a pained expression, lying back down. I sighed,"I've been alright, but I've been very concerned about you," I spoke honestly. Kyla spotted the laptop in my arms and looked back at my face. "So im guessing you came here to continue the research with me?" She asked and I nodded, opening the laptop and typing in the password I knew by heart. "I've got the basic information, his birthdate , family, background, etc. Now we need a list of other manga he's illustrates besides Soul Eater, a bit of background as well as what inspired him to create each one , and we need at least 15 interesting facts about him," kyla was nodding her head as I told her this.
"I know the first one that he has written, and I do know that after he wrote his first one, soul eater was just three one shots in a magazine. They become those introduction chapters with the characters." I nodded and typed the information down on our notes for the PowerPoint. After o was done typing, I started searching images to Put in the presentation and saved them to the computer. "What was the first manga he wrote? And do you have any facts I can use?" I asked her. "Well the first manga he was , and facts, he's given character designs for Beavely Default, worked as an assistant , and created artwork for cards in Lord of Vermillion," again I nodded, typing in the stuff. "Nerd," I chuckled. Kyla giggled and smiled at me. I looked into her eyes. Then I saw a look in her eyes. A look I had only seen when she was... Was.. Around Seiko. I coughed. "S-sorry! Heh heh..." She trailed off, rubbing the back of her neck. What's going on? "Is something wrong Ky?" I had worried expression. "Nothing's wrong." She shook her head quickly.
I frowned. "You can tell me. It's fine. You know I'm always gonna be there for you, so you can trust me." I smiled. Then she gave me that look again. She had a sparkle in her eye. Where was this coming from? Is it from me? Probably not. Kyla looked down at her hands. "Naomi, there's been something I've been hiding for the past few days, and I think I should tell you now before anything bad happens." She took a deep inhale and exhale. "Remember what happened yesterday...?" My eyes grew wide. How could I forget...?
(FLASHBACK)
Naomi's POV:
"Hey, Naomi?" I heard her as I lifted my head from my laptop, looking at the tired-eyed Kyla in front of me. I smiled. "What's up Kyla?" I asked. "Thanks... For being here for me every day in the hospital. It really means a lot," she sighed and looked at me. "It's really no problem, im always willing to help a friend in need," I closed my laptop and kneeled down, my knees resting on the ground and moved next to the bed, resting my arms on the bedsheets. "I want to do something to repay all that you've done the past few days, but I'm not sure. Anything you have in mind?" She reached out and poked my cheek playfully. I laughed. A kiss would be nice... But that's wouldn't happen in a million years. I thought for a moment. Did I really want something in return? Not really, but if I don't say something, kyla will beg until I choose. "How about a sleepover, just you and me?" I asked. Kyla smiled and nodded her head. "It'll be fun for the both of us. We'll have one as soon as I get out of this damn hospital," she chuckled.
"Then it's settled. Anyway, I think I should get going," I stood up and started to grab my things. After I grabbed my things, I started to walk away from the bed, when a loud clap of thunder was heard. At that exact moment, a hand gripped the sleeve of my hoodie and I jumped a bit, then I turned around to see Kyla shivering."are you scared of thunder...?" I asked and she nodded quickly. "Do you think you could stay until the storm passes..?" I nodded and put down my things and sat in the same position as I did before next to the bed. Another clap was heard and kyla jumped. Then I had an idea. I sat on the bed. When the next clap of thunder was heard, Kyla jumped again and held on to me, her head buried in my , I rubbed her back to comfort and make sure she wouldn't cry.
The thunder became louder and Kyla was shivering in my shoulders. I was blushing because she had never been this close to me. I held her close, as she jumped every time a clap was heard. When the storm finally quieted down, she was still shivering and holding on to me. She have forgotten about the pain in her chest. I held her close and did my best to calm her down. She then lifted her head. Her eyes were red and puffy from crying so much, and my shoulder was soaked. "I'm s-sorry..." She said weakly. "It's fine Ky, im always here for you," I smiled warmly at her. Kyla plopped back down on her bed and I sat next to her. "You sure you're okay?" I asked her concerned. "I'm fine..."
"You know, ever since you came here, you've been nothing but nice to me. Is like to thank you for that. You're just. Really amazing Kyla. Seiko has been so happy because of you, she want even that happy before heavenly host. I just.. Yeah.." I trailed off, running my hand through my short brown hair. Kyla started blushing and smiled. She sat up and looked into my eyes. I looked back. It was on of those moments... Where you see nothing else in the room but just the person in front of you. Kyla started moving closer to my face. I started moving too, was this really happening? Was I about to kiss Kyla, the one whom I've been crushing on for how many months now? This is all seeming surreal.
My eyes became half open as our lips almost touched. Kylas face was blushing red, and seemed a bit flushed."Naomi..." She trailed off but I shushed hr by closing the distance. She seemed shocked at first but then she started kissing back. Wait, She was kissing back? What about her girlfriend , my best friend, Seiko? Isn't this cheating? Those thoughts swirled through my mind as we were kissing. I didn't want this to end... But Seiko would be so hurt if she was seeing this happen. I wonder what is going through Kylas head right now... She placed her hand on my cheek, kissing me deeper. I really hope this isn't a dream...
I heard someone cough and we both broke away, our faces flushed. Turning around, my heartbeat raced, fearing that the person who coughed would have been Seiko, Shinozaki, Suzumoto, or even Mochida. However, I sighed in relief when I saw it was Blaze. Kylas face was pale. "It's not what you think!" She started breathing faster. "Hey, sis calm down! I'm not mad or anything, im not even surprised either." Blaze chuckled. I smiled, while Ky Gave A very confused expression. "But I thought." Blaze interrupted her."Me and Naomi put in the act to hide the fact that she had feelings for someone else. That person being you."
"Wha? Naomi, is this true..?" Kyla asked me. I slowly nodded my head. "I couldn't tell you because your girlfriend is my best friend. I don't want to break my best friends heart, you know? I didn't want her to force you to stay away from me. Even though i know she probably wouldn't go to that extent, I still worried she wouldn't talk to me anymore, that she would be scared of me stealing her girl. And by the way you just kissed me... I'd say I probably stole you..." I lowered my eyes away from her. Kyla lifted my chin and looked straight into my eyes. "You're not gonna steal me from her... It was just a 'heat of the moment' thing. It's fine Naomi. I don't care that you have feelings for me. I'm still gonna stay your friend," she smiled warmly at me. I nodded my head, a bit sad that it just was a heat of the moment. That she didn't actually share the feelings. My heart broke a little, and my expression became a pained one. Kyla took hold of my sleeve and gently pulled on it. "You can cry if you want. I know it hurts..." She trailed off and spread her arms. I let it out, crying on her shoulder. I could hear blaze sit down in one of the chairs. I couldn't stop crying. She rubbed my back soothingly. Her hands are so soft... My heart was swelling up. Kyla let go of me and I spotted her wet shoulder. Chuckling, I felt Kyla wipe away the rest of the tears from my hand. "See? I have your shoulder, and you have mine. We'll always be there for each other." She smiled.
"Why don't you guys just kiss again. No ones stopping you." I glared at blaze after he said that."think about Seiko for once, you baka," I shot him another glare and he threw his arms up in defense."Hey, I ship you two," he defended. I rolled my eyes. I looked back at Kyla, who blushing like a maniac."Dont tell me you wouldn't mind kissing me again..." I sighed. Kyla slowly nodded her head but kept her head low. "Well, I'll leave you two alone again, I gotta go back to Seiko's place." And with that, Blaze left the room. Kyla was rubbing her neck nervously. The silence became very awkward and I started to feel uncomfortable. So I decided to start picking up my stuff, getting ready to leave. Kyla watched me with sad eyes. I couldn't imagine what she's going through. And it's all my fault. "Kyla, I'm sor-" I was interrupted when Kyla got off the bed and hugged me tight. "You have nothing to be sorry for, you cannot control your feelings Naomi, it's understandable," she smiled warmly and let go. Then she did something I never expected. She leaned over and kissed my cheek. "I would fully kiss you, but I don't want to feel even more guilty right now.." She lowers her eyes. I hugged and thanked her, then headed out with my things. On the way out, I heard Kyla shout good night to me.
I smiled.
(PRESENT)
Naomi's POV still:
"Oh yeah..." I nodded, remembering the events from yesterday. "Honestly, I thought it was some dream.." I trailed off. Kyla shrugged and then took another deep breath. "When you kissed me yesterday... I - I don't know, it was weird... I felt something, stronger than when I kissed Seiko, but I always go back TO Seiko... I don't want to hurt her, if there's a chance that I actually might like you. And it wasn't just yesterday either... The past couple days I've been feeling this way around you, okay that's a lie a few weeks... And I'm not really sure... Look, I'm really sorry that I mixed you up in this and you don't have to pretend you like-" I cut her off by kissing her again. Almost instantly, she started kissing back in the most gentle way possible. She's so... Gentle, and her lips so soft... And call me a pervert, but they taste sweet. No wonder Seiko loves kissing her all the freaking time. Kyla placed her hand on my cheek again, this time rubbing my cheek. I just hope no one interupts us this time...
I pulled her a bit closer and I moved her to sit back on the bed, sitting on her lap. She wrapped her arms around my neck and I wrapped mine around her torso. My face became flushed as I needed oxygen. I broke the kiss, both us were gasping for air. I looked at her. Her eyes were half open and he face was as red as a tomato. Smiling, I kissed her forehead. "Well... I guess this means we're both gonna feel guilty about Seiko... But it'll be okay in the end , right?" I asked her. She nodded her head. I smiled in agreement. Knowing Seiko, she'll be upset at first, but nonetheless she'll do her best to be happy for us. We'll be there to help her , if we actually do become a couple. I just hope that we will be able to stay friends. Seiko is still my best friend ever after all.
Kyla pressed her forehead against mine. She smiled sweetly and hugged me close, burying her head in my shoulder. "I like you, Naomi Nakashima." I froze. She said it. She said she liked me. And I liked her. I like the most kind, intelligent, beautiful girl I've ever met. "I like you too, Kyla Ichigo." Kyla then yawned and i helped her lie back down on the bed, and kisses her nose, to which she blushed. "Have a nice sleep, Kyla" I smiled. She only yawned and whispered a good night before drifting off to sleep. Grabbing my laptop, I headed out to home.
(NEXT DAY, NAOMI STILL)
I woke up to the sound of the doorbell ringing. Yawning, I look at the time. 7:00 am. Who the hell knocks on someone's door at 7 in the morning? Sighing, I slipped on my slippers and walked out of my room and to the front door. Opening it, my eyes went wide and i instantly was wide awake. "Kyla?!" I shouted, hugging her. "Yup, I got discharged from the hospital this morning. And I was wondering, would you like to go to the mall with me and The others this afternoon? It's gonna be fun. And after the mall we can work on the project." She flashed me that beautiful smile and I can't help but reply a yes. Unexpectedly, she hugs me."awesome! By the way, I just walked here from Seiko's house and she's getting stuff at the store. Is it okay if I stay here for a bit?" She asked rather nervously. "Yeah it's fine, why is Seiko at the store? Don't you have plenty of food?" I asked. "Yeah, but she said she forgot to get a few things the last time she went out, which was almost a week ago, weird huh?"
I nodded my head but smiled, knowing clearly what Seiko was doing. She
Is arranging a welcome back party for kyla getting discharged from the hospital. The mall must be where the party will be, no doubt that Seiko told her to go on purpose just so they could get her to go: and she invited the whole gang so it wouldn't be way too suspicious. Although, kyla already probably thinks that it's for getting discharged, but she won't think much of it. Giggling, I let her into the house and we walked into the living room, where she plopped down on one of the couches. Right now my mom was out at the store, so she wouldn't be back for whole. Unexpectedly, Kyla cuddled me while we were watching TV. Smiling, I cuddled back, enjoying the moment that we could be together.
Kyla: *blushes* okay then.
Blaze: Looks like someone likes naomi
Kyla: shut up .
Blaze: and where's Alana?
Kyla: I have trouble keeping up with characters okay?
Blaze: yeah yeah yeah
Kyla: anyway, thanks for all the reads! Never thought I'd get that far!
Blaze: yup! Don't forget to comment, vote, etc!
Kyla: bye!