Wandering
Chapter Six
Rebirth


We had been gone for over a month, and it was only three hours in our time. It makes it all seem so trivial, Suki thought to herself as she filled in the multiple choice boxes for the test. Over a month went by without me studying, and I still know the answers.
She finished the last question on the test. She was the first one done.
I guess this leaves me with some time to think.

* * *

Suki watched the rest of the "family" leave the room. All empty, except for herself and Kaika.
"Kaika-dono, I have something to tell you."
"What is it, Suki-chan?"
Suki felt herself blushing crimson. She fiddled with some material from her dress, nervously.
"I... I..."
She clamped her eyes shut.
"I love you!"
Carefully, she opened one and looked up, into his face. He was smiling.
"I guess... the feeling is mutual."
She blushed a deeper shade of red and looked down at her feet. Her gently put one of his hands on her chin and steered her face upwards, to look at his own. He bent slightly, bringing his face closer to hers. Their lips were inches apart.
Suki shifted her weight to her toes, making herself taller. It bridged the gap between their faces, and she kissed him on the lips. He blushed slightly, then kissed back.

* * *

"Miss Mizu, please pass your paper to the left," said the annoyed voice of her teacher, Miss Akai.
"Oh, yes, of course. I'm very sorry, ma'am."
She passed her paper to the boy on her left. The teachers put all the papers into a file.
"Students, we have a new student with us today. Please welcome Bu Koutoku."
"Hello, Koutoku," the students echoed in unison, a bored tone to their voice.
Suki noticed that he had a flute in his hand. She looked up and saw his face.
He looks just like Kaika! she though, excitedly.
"Koutoku, please take the seat next to Suki."
"Yes, ma'am."
He sounds just like him, too!
Koutoku walked towards the seat on Suki's right side. His arm brushed up against hers. Images of Kaika flashed in her mind. She shook her head slightly.
It IS him!
He looked at her and smiled.
"It's good to be back," he whispered, so that only she could hear him.
She blushed slightly.
Now I know why love songs are so popular, she thought.

The End