Kiss

/kĭs/

Transitive Verb

1. To touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection, greeting, respect, or amorousness.

"R-Ryouga...I'm feeling nervous" Aera avoids my eyes.

"I-idiot! Don't say that! You're making me feel weird now!" I stutter while looking away as well with my hands still on her shoulders.

"S-sorry! I-it's just that...I've never kissed anyone before. My heart's beating so fast!" She clutches her chest with one hand and shakes her head in a flustered manner.

Damn it...she's so cute.

"Don't say something that embarrassing out loud!" I quickly cover her mouth. She tries to speak but only muffles come out. "Geez! Why have you suddenly turned all feminine now?!"

Despite how embarrassing this is...it's finally happening. It's like a dream. I've waited years for this moment. Everything's been cleared. She knows my true intentions now. I've been in love with her for the longest time. She feels the same way. This is my last day in the village. She's right in front of me. We're alone on the mountain top. The mood is set. It's all so perfect. Even now I could just lean in and...YET WHY AM I HESITATING?!

"Ryouga! I can't breathe!" She pulls my hand off hastily.

"O-oh...sorry." I let go feeling surprised but our eyes accidentally lock in the process.

"Ryouga..."

"...Aera"

I slowly embrace her. She's so small...and soft, like a bunny. Aera's hair smells like flowers; it's a light and fresh scent, like walking through a garden of roses and gardenias. I lean in and place my forehead against hers. Her cheeks are so red that I place my hands on them unconsciously. I look straight a head. Her eyes are so blue, so round...so pure.

"U-um Ryouga..." She mutters lightly.

"What is it?" I answer.

"I...I really like you. I knew I could trust you. I believed in you this whole time." Aera's voice is so quiet a slight breeze could drown it out. "I-I was really jealous when I thought Passaeu has seduced you..."

"Aera..."

"I was upset because...I wanted to be your first love. Your first girlfriend. Your first kiss. I wanted to be your first everything." She blushes deeply.

"Aera...you say the cutest things." I pull her closer to me. "You are my 'first' everything."

"U-um this is kind of selfish but could I be your 'only' as well?" She asks looking up at me with that face that I am so in love with.

Letting go of whatever self-control I had left I placed my lips on hers. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Everything that I have been hiding. Every little lie that I have ever told her. All my insecurities just...disappeared. In that little fragment of time I was... truly happy. I reluctantly pull away still holding onto her cheeks. Such a fleeting kiss.

"Aera...your lips are every bit as beautiful as your voice. Ha. God, I feel so corny. This is not like me at all but I will say this once and only once so listen up. " I place my forehead against hers again. "I love you too... I always have...for the longest time. I probably loved you since the moment I first laid eyes on you... You're the only girl I see. During the small amount of time we've been together you've given me a lifetime of happiness. I love you, Aera...so much."

EN: Ryouga's life span is probably a LOT longer than Aera's so let's just assume the few years (like 10 or something) they were together was like 0.00001% of Ryouga's actual lifespan. This chapter was actually quite long (couldn't contain the fluffiness). He may seem OOC but I think characters (because people in real life are not romantic) who's been deeply in love this long should react this way.