Chapter 3:
Aishiteru...
Nurik0o Mikagami
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Author's Thanks:
HiZ! YupZ! It's me... ONCE AGAIN! LoL... Well, as usual, I kinda wanna thank
those who reads my fics! Well, Dark Phoenix, thank you for reviewing!
Very much appreciated! I do agree with you that Tokiya's kinda different
from the previous chapter! GeeZ~ I must be bad at linking chapters!
*Giggles*
Then... It's Darkness VII, once again! HOTONI ARIGATO GOZAIMASU! ^_^ Hmm... Coincidentally, I did participate before in some kinda debate, but oh well, it turned out to be pretty much of a disaster! *Sniffles* Nevermind that!!! Well, I hope you'll win every debate match, I know how much effort is required to get the scripts ready! ^_^
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Disclaimer:
Oh well... Here goes aGaiN! *LoL* Well, the Flame of Recca series, that will
include the characters... They DON'T belong to me. So, well... ya'noe...
Erm... Hmm... It's getting nowhere. Well, just a disclaimer that you might
find in any fic. ^0^;;
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"Mi-Chan..."
"Fuuko..."
Both of them stared at each other for another minute or so, absolute silence. The silence was too much to bear for both of them. Neither of them dared to break the silence, for they did not know what there was to say anymore. No longer did Fuuko feel any telepathy between the two of them. The comfort that they used to seek in each other can no longer be felt. Instead, both had a sudden urge to turn their backs at each other, and head straight home.
"I have to say something...", Fuuko thought. "This isn't going anywhere." Fuuko's mind was in a total mess, as if some twister has just swept through it, totally unable to think of what to say.
"Have you eaten?" Finally breaking the silence, Tokiya asked Fuuko. "Well? Have you eaten? I believe we did arrange a date for dinner?"
"Well er... I... I... I've not eaten yet." Fuuko had much difficulties just mouthing these words. She didn't feel like having dinner. She doesn't want anything at all! She wanted to go home, cover herself with her blanket and hope all that has happened is nothing more than a dream.
"Alright... So let's go for dinner. I've made arrangements already. It will be wasted if we do not make use of the bookings at the restaurant." As if nothing has happened, Tokiya led Fuuko to the restaurant.
Fuuko scanned through the restaurant, kinda posh and classy she thought. Not muttering a word, she followed Tokiya to the table that they were led to by the waiter. The lightings in the restaurant was relatively dim, with candles lit at each table. The table cloth was in red, kinda like silk. The atmosphere was absolutely romantic, with couples filling up the whole of the resaturant. Fuuko was handed the menu, flipping through it quickly. Having no idea what to order, she started scanning through the menu again, this time more slowly.
"It's... It's my treat today. The Terriyaki Chicken set is pretty nice, you might want to try it. It seems like you have no idea what to have."
"Huh? What? Oh... Er... I can pay myself... really. And... Yah, I guess I'll just settle for the Terriyaki Chicken S... Um... Set!"
"It's alright. I'll pay." Tokiya gave Fuuko a smile. A smile that looked so gentle, a smile that put Fuuko's mind at rest. Tokiya turned over to where a group of waiters were, raising his right hand in the air, "Waiter!"
After placing the orders, Tokiya turned back to face a dumb striken Fuuko, who's still so very silent. "Fuuko..."
Fuuko quickly looked up, facing Tokiya. "Ah.. Yah? What is it?"
"Erm... This is for you. I think you wanted a big V-day present." Tokiya handed over the big soft toy that he bought for Fuuko. It was a Sasha bear, with a big purple ribbon tied around it's neck.
With a wide smile on her face, Fuuko thanked Tokiya for the bear. "Kinda ironic", she thought. She was always the more talkative one, the one who eases the atmosphere, little did she expect Tokiya to be the one this time round to make her feel more relaxed. Although surprising, she welcomed his effort. Tokiya was trying his very best to strike up a conversation, getting her to talk more. It took longer than expected until Fuuko finally relaxed a little more.
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Dinner was over finally, hugging her Sasha bear in her arms, Fuuko was on her way home. No... not alone, Tokiya made her agree to letting him send her home today. Much relaxed this time round, both of them were talking a little more like good friends, with laughters and giggles along the way. After all that silence and drama through the day, both of them were more than glad that things turned out this way.
"Mi-Chan... I'm home now. Thank you for sending me home, and also... For this bear here. Arigato!"
Tokiya just nodded slightly, and Fuuko turned away. As she was about to walk away....
"Fuuko...."
Fuuko turned to face Tokiya. Tilting her head slight to the right, she looked up at Tokiya. He looked at her with such gentle eyes that melted Fuuko's heart. She has never seen him like this before. In addition to that, Tokiya was trying to say something, but seems to be hesitating. After much hesitation, he finally continued...
"Fuuko... Thank you for the chocolates. They were really sweet. I um... I'm sorry I kinda like shouted at you at school earlier today." As he said these words, he closed the distance between him and Fuuko. "I was shocked to receive chocolates from you. I... I was... I was really happy. Fuuko... I..." Tokiya did not continue his sentence, instead, he placed his arms over Fuuko, and pulled her against himself, hugging her real tight.
Fuuko was stunned! Speechless! The soft toy that she was hugging kinda made the hug between her and Tokiya uncomfortable. So she dropped the bear onto the ground. She wrapped her arms around Tokiya's waist, returning him a hug, a long awaited hug. Fuuko was so happy, that tears welled up in her eyes. But nothing was enough to prepare her for Tokiya's next sentence.
"Fuuko... Aishiteru... Zutto... Zutto..."
Fuuko's eyes were wide open, tears that she tried hard to control finally rolled down her cheeks. Closing her eyes, she buried her face in Tokiya's chest... "Mi-Chan... Watashi mo... Aishiteru..."
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"Fuuko-san... Yokata ne... Hon...to..ni..." Raiha was waiting for Fuuko outside her house when he saw her and Tokiya approaching. He hid behind the wall where Fuuko's house stood, thinking of ringing her doorbell only after Tokiya leaves. He has bought her a present in return for the keychain that she bought for him. He could see the other half of the keychain swinging on her bag's zipper.
Tokiya is finally leaving. Fuuko stands outside her house, watching as he leaves. Until Tokiya was out of sight, then did she decide to return home. Raiha came out of hiding after Fuuko closed her main door. He slid his present into her letterbox, and headed home.
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Author's Note:
Ahhh! *YaWn* It's currently 2:40 a.m. now! (My time) GeeZ... I'm
terribly sleepy! Sorry the story's kinda stationary, not moving anywhere.
HeE~ But I can't really think of what to write! Well, 3 chapters, 1 day.
Man! They sure have long days in the anime world! *LoL*
Alright... Gomen nasai... I know it's not well written this time round, but
I do have plans for future chapters, but it just might not be written out,
cos'... Tutorials are like attacking me! *Sniffles*
Once again... Let me know if I should continue...
Thank you for reading!!! Arigatoo! *Bows* I really
appreciate your time taken, and yup!! As usual, R&R is not compulsory, but
is greatly welcomed. So, til' next update, Ja Matte Ne!