Confessions of a Coder: As the Sun Rises
New Day, New Beginnings
The sounds of keyboard keys being hit sounded through Kazuya's room. For a short while his room, was his own. May-chan was still asleep in his bed, "dreaming" if you will. The sun has just peaked over Kazumis' building and its bright-orange haze entered the room through the light-green curtains. 5:50 in the morning. I hope I can get this coding done before everyone gets here. Kazuya continued to type away, even with his hurt fingers. After attempting to remove Nanbaras' Trojan virus. But he continued none-the-less in a hurried pace. Kazuya notices that it is getting brighter and brighter as the time goes, but he looks over his shoulder to make sure that May-chan at least can rest for a while longer. He found May-chan already up and the light-green curtains were still closed.
Kazuya is happy that everyone has finally moved to new apartments. Even if they are all in the same building. Because now he and May-chan have been able to spend some quality time together. But something has still bothered Kazuya. That was Kasumi.
Kazuya can't help but feel that Kasumi has been acting different. Especially after the days following the Hurricane. She seems to be more fond the ladder. I wonder...
"Morning Kazuya!" May-chan said cheerfully as she gave Kazuya some milk.
After looking at the expression that Kazuya just had May-chan began to worry.
"What's wrong? You seemed troubled. Did I do anything wrong?"
"No, No! You haven't done anything wrong. Everything is fine, don't worry about it May-chan." A face of relief and joy spread across Kazuya's face. This reassured May-chan that he was okay.
"Alright. Well I better start breakfast now."
"But Mami-chan usually makes the breakfast"
May-chan looked back at Kazuya and hid her rivalry with Mami-chan by smiling at Kazuya, "But I want to make something for you ... and everyone else."
Kazuya just smiled and continued to do his coding, taking a sip of milk as he went along. May-chan began her preparations for breakfast, knowing everyone would awake soon, especially Mami-chan.
- In Kasumis' Room -
Kasumi lay in bed, reflecting back to the last few weeks. A lot has changed, especially for Kazuya. Kazumi thought. But at least he is kept on his toes.
Kasumi turn over to face her window. She left a bit of the peach-orange curtains open to see outside. She saw the shadow of Kazuya heading over to his computer and the monitor turning on. He is so dedicated to his work, I just wish he has more time to ... no what am I saying, me and Kazuya ... we would be wonderful together. No matter how much Kasumi tried to convince herself that she was not in love with Kazuya, she could never deny herself the hope that he too loved her. She wondered though, did he like, or love for that matter machines over humans. This was something that always worried Kasumi. Ikariya was okay, but ever since the Cyberdolls showed up, he has been so much more motivated to finishing his program, to creating the future.
All of a sudden Kasumi gets a small nudge on her bare back. It was Ikariyas' snout. He was still asleep, and a good thing at that. He would wake up Rena, and then the peaceful moments that Kasumi would have would be gone, not to mention it was too early in the morning. Kasumi slowly moved out of bed and put on a white sleeved shirt with a light-pink to torso section, and across the chest it said - MILK -. She was about to go outside her window and over to Kazuya, when she noticed she had better put on some underpants. So she grabbed over to her short-short jeans and put them on.
She slowly and quietly walked out her window. She sat at the ladder just looking out towards the horizon. She could hear Kazuya talking quietly with May-chan and how May-chan wanted to make him breakfast. If I was living with him, I would make him breakfast too. And at times, he come make me breakfast. But alas, Kasumi just sat there.
- In Kazuyas' Room -
After seeing May-chan head into the Kitchen again, preparing breakfast; something else caught his attention; it was Kasumi on the ladder. Hmm. How long has she been out there? Kazuya moved out onto the ladder. And in an almost whisper voice said
"Morning Kasumi."
"Morning Kazuya. You look worried. What's wrong?" Kazuya just smiled and joined Kasumi at looking at the horizon.
"Kazuya, I know something is bothering you. I can tell. So why don't' you just tell me."
"It has been a long time since we both just sat out here on the ladder." Kasumi began to question why he was speaking so seriously. "We have, without a doubt, grown up together. And I feel that we both know each other pretty well."
Kasumi began to be a little flustered. Though Kasumi didn't show it, her face was turning a little red. Could this actually be happening? Is he going to tell me how he feels...?
"Well what I am saying is that ..."
May-chan popped her head through the window in search of Kazuya.
"Breakfast is ready Kazuya. Oh! Kasumi, Morning. You are more than welcome to join us before everyone gets here."
[To Be Continued ...]
