Warning: Really fluffy and sappy. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Date: part three
Sakuno burst into happy laughter when she was able to see the whole of Tokyo at night. Tezuka had taken to her a high up place where she was able to see if not all, then most of Tokyo all lit up in its bustling hours. It was a sight that usually enchanted people, and right at that moment the look on her face enchanted him more than the beautiful city did.
"It's so beautiful Tezuka. Arigato. Neh hora mite." She continued on excitedly, then she ran back to him and threw him a hug. "Ureshii…it's so perfect." She looked up at him and smiled sweetly.
He lowered his head and rested his forehead against hers.
"I have something for you." He whispered, while looking straight into her eyes. "Reach into my left back pocket. Go on." She reached into his back pocket and pulled out a delicately wrapped box. She gazed at the box in her hand.
"Open it." He urged her gently. She began unwrapping it with mixed feelings.
'What is today? What have I forgotten?'
She came to a velvet box, and she opened it. Inside nestled on a small cushion was the most beautiful dainty gold bracelet. It was so delicate it looked like it could break at her touch. Thin lines of gold link to one another like vines; it consisted of three small bells and three gold leaves. She stared it in awestruck, until she realised that there was printing on the leaves.
My first; My only; Mine forever
It was beautifully written in tiny writing. She finally looked up at him with questioning eyes. He stepped forward and took both her hands in his.
"Do you know why today is so special?" he asked. She shook her head, eyes not leaving his.
"Today and at this spot, at this time, one year ago, was the day that I admitted to myself I had fallen in love with you…." He let his words touch her like the breeze.
"A year ago…" her eyes seem to be searching for something in his. "It's been that long? You've liked me for that long?"
"Not just like, I love." he corrected her.
"H-how, why??" she was at a loss for words.
"You do remember that rainy afternoon, don't you?"
I remember. It had been an extraordinary afternoon but until now, I never knew how much a significance it could be.
"I don't know how, I don't know why, but it happened. The thing I least expected to happen to me, and it happened, on a day I thought that was as ordinary as any other."
"How could you think it was the least expected thing? A guy of your talent, knowledge and looks, you couldn't possibly have thought---"
"Do I look the type to have a girlfriend?" he asked softly into her ear.
"What am I to you then??" she asked teasing him.
"You know what I mean."
"…..No. You don't look the type, honestly. But everyone is bound to have a partner! I always wondered who would appropriate for someone as perfect as you…."
"Now you know." She blushed, and leaned in to lean on shoulder.
Right at this moment, life couldn't be more perfect. I don't know if I can imagine life without him, but how long could first love really last? Many people say that first love's don't work out.
"Am I really the one though…." She murmured, not realising she said it out loud.
"My one and only. Mine alone." He tightened his hold on her. She snuggled closer and became quiet.
"Does it scare you that I want to be with you for a long time…..meaning forever?" he asked, with sincerity and honesty in his deep and humble voice.
"No, it's not that. I was just thinking, words will fade away, and feelings won't last forever……well it might, but it won't last especially if we're so young, and you…you Tezuka, you have your whole life ahead of you. You haven't been to many places yet, how do you know that you might not find THE ONE out there?"
"You don't want to be the one?" pain showed in his voice. She pulled out and cupped his handsome face.
"Of course I do. I wish like crazy that I can be the one. That it will last forever, and ever. You don't know how much I wish. When you're not with me…you don't know how much I need you to be there. It's just that…there are so many beautiful and smarter girls out there, someone who will really suit you Tezuka. I feel like crying just thinking about, perhaps one day, you will be showering your love and spending the rest of your life with this other perfect girl—"
"You. I only want you. You're perfect to me, perfect for me. I know that we're still young, and there will a lot of different paths that we will take, but no matter what it is, it is you in the end. I've been to Germany, nothing happened. I didn't allow it to happen, and you weren't there to make it happen."
"But you can't control your feelings Tezuka. It'll get to a point where you can't hold back."
"That's where you came in. I denied the fact that you meant something until I couldn't anymore."
"That's the thing! It could happen with anyone else…." She stopped and turned around. "Gomen….gomen ne Tezuka."
He closed the space between them again and pulled her so that her back pressed his chest.
"I'll make myself worthwhile for to believe."
"No Tezuka, you've done enough. Really I don't doubt you, it's just my fear of losing you. That fear…scares me so much, too much. Maybe it's because I know that…really I'm not good enough for you."
"Don't say that. If your fears of losing me scare you that much, do you know how much more I'm scared to lose you? How you might change your mind and heart?"
"No Tezuka.—"
"We both have fears, I won't let it happen. I don't want anyone else, and I won't let anyone else in. I'll prove to you one day that my words are true. Unless.."
"I don't want anyone else Tezuka. No one."
"Then let's not worry about it. You look beautiful even when you cry, but I'd rather not see that." He wiped some tears away.
He pulled her over to a nearby bench and sat down, pulling her down beside him. It was edging close to midnight and no one was around.
He wouldn't be this open in front of people, but I'm glad. I like a guy like that.
"No more thinking. What did you—" before she could finish, he already quietened her with his lips. This time he parted his lips, and gently caressed her bottom lip with his tongue begging for entry. She gasped a little, but parted her lips as well.
I've never felt anything like this before. She soon caught on, and kissed him back just as passionately, as his tongue savoured the warmth of the insides of her mouth and contact with her tongue.
After they parted, she placed her hand over her lips and felt the moist of them. Her wide eyes made him chuckle. She gazed at him.
He's never looked more laid back than this moment. He's always so serious, for once he looks like he has no care in the world.
"Aishiteru Tezuka Kunimitsu." She whispered into his ear.
See? What did I tell you? Fluffy and sappy, but when I get like this I can't help it…..so please don't flame me. Hmm maybe you should flame me…I might snap out of it haha. I know some people don't like things too mushy n fluffy n stuff….so yeah I'm sorry.
Note to Cinpii: Please spare me haha