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Chapter 26: A Movie

Glad that Mishima wants to go to a movie with me, I decide to ask her which one she'd like to see.

"Mishima?"

"Yes, Kamina-kun?"

"I want to show you something."

"Ok."

I take the magazine out of my briefcase and open it up to the summary page.

"I looked this over earlier today, I thought you might like this movie or this one, but of course, you can choose whichever one you want," I say as I point on the page. 

She looks at the descriptions and says, "Hmm, I think this one looks good."

I look at where she is pointing, and notice she chose the romance I thought she might like.

"Sure, Mishima, whatever you want is fine."

She smiles and gives me the thumbs up sign.

I turn around as I hear people approaching, and see Mamoru and Asahina.

"Hi, Mamoru, Asahina."

"Hello, Hiroko, Torigai-kun."

"Yo, Ayato, Mishima."

"Hello, Reika, Kamina-kun."

I look at Asahina, and notice that she's smiling, I'm sure that she'll be fine.

"Let's go home!" Mamoru shouts, and we all agree.

I decide when I get back home to call Mishima because I realize we didn't plan what showing to go to.

I call her house and hear her say, "Mishima residence."

"Mishima, it's Kamina."

"Kamina-kun!"

"I'm calling about our date this Saturday. I realized we didn't pick a time."

"That's right, I'm glad you remembered, Kamina-kun."

"To make sure we get tickets, we should probably arrive a little early."

"That's a good idea."

"I checked the schedule and there's a showing at 8 pm, would you like to go to that one, or one earlier or later?"

"Hmm, I think that 8 is a good time."

"Ok.  Why don't we meet at the theater at 7:30 then, Mishima?"

"Sounds great, Kamina-kun, I'm looking forward to it."

"So am I, Mishima."

"All right, well, I'll see you in school tomorrow then, Kamina-kun?"

"Ok, I'll see you then, Mishima.  Good bye."

"Bye, Kamina-kun."

The next day, after Mishima gets on the train, we all say hello and she starts a conversation with Asahina. 

Mamoru walks over to where I'm standing and says, "Hiroko told me, it was about time Ayato, but I'm happy for you."

"Thanks, Mamoru, I'm really glad it worked out this way."

Mamoru looks over at Asahina, who is laughing with Mishima about something.

"I knew how Hiroko felt, but, I think, now, maybe Hiroko and I have a chance, don't you, Ayato?"

"I think so too, Mamoru."

I wait anxiously in front of the theater.  Of course, I'm happy that Mishima and I are finally together, but, since my mother won't let me date, I'll have to keep this a secret, which could make things more complicated.  I'm sure if I explain it to Mishima she'll understand and help, I should discuss it with her as soon as possible. I look ahead and see Mishima jogging over and waving. I smile and wave in response.  As she comes closer, I notice that she's wearing a mint green sundress with a light blue flower pattern.  Her hair is in a French braid and she's tied a mint colored ribbon around the elastic is in her braid.  As always, Mishima looks beautiful.  Before she says anything, she hugs me, and I return it.

She breaks away and says, "Hello, Kamina-kun!"

"Good evening, Mishima, I, I wanted to say that you look lovely."

She blushes as she looks at me and responds, "Thank you, Kamina-kun."

I put out my hand and Mishima's hand clasps with mine.  We walk together to the ticket counter, where I buy the tickets after we wait in line. 

I look at my watch and say, "Mishima, there's still some time before the movie starts, shall we look around a little at the other stores?"

"Ok, Kamina-kun!"

As I expected, she grabs hold of my hand and starts to run out of the theater. However, she stops sooner than I expected.  I look up at the sign and see that it's a pet store.

Mishima looks up at me and says, "Let's go in here, Kamina-kun!"

"Sure, Mishima."

We step inside and I follow Mishima as she looks at and comments on the different animals.  When we reach the cat section, she gets especially excited.

She looks at me grinning and says while she points, "Look, look at that one!"

I look where she's pointing and see a brown and white spotted kitten playing with a blue rubber ball.

To my surprise, Mishima suddenly walks off, but I realize that it's because she's looking for an employee.  She comes back with one, and he takes the kitten out of its cage for Mishima to hold. I watch happily as Mishima pets and talks with the cat, she really seems to be enjoying herself.

She looks up at me and says, "Here, Kamina-kun, you try holding him."

"Sure, Mishima."

She places the cat in my hands and it looks up at me and purrs.  I pet it on its head, which it seems to like.

Mishima says, "My parents won't let me have a pet, but, someday, I'm going to get a cat."

"That sounds like a good idea, Mishima."

I give Mishima back the kitten, and she soon after returns it to the employee who puts it in the cage.

"We should probably get back to the theater now, Mishima."

"Ok!"

She looks once more at the cat and waves good bye to it as it purrs.

We return to the theater, and, after I buy Mishima a snack, we go to find seats. As the previews start, I decide to chance it and put my arm across Mishima's back and rest my hand on her shoulder.  She looks at me and smiles, and we both look back at the screen.

At a sad part at the movie, I notice that Mishima has started to cry, so I take my handkerchief out and she accepts it, nodding her head to say thank you.  A little while later, I realize she must be scared because she grabs on to my shirt, similar to what she did the last time we watched a movie together. I look at her and smile, and she smiles back, but continues to hold.

After the movie ends and Mishima throws away her trash, we walk out of the theater hand in hand. 

Mishima wipes her eyes again with my handkerchief and says, "Oh, Kamina-kun, that was wonderful."

I look at her and say, "I'm glad that you liked it, Mishima."

She looks at the handkerchief and says, "I'll just clean this later and give it to you in school, ok, Kamina-kun?"

"Sure, Mishima, no problem."

We start to walk back to her home, and I decide that this is a good time to discuss what I'd been thinking about earlier.

"Mishima?"

She looks at me and says, "Yes, Kamina-kun?"

"There's something important I need to talk with you about."

"Ok."

"Do you remember the time you came to study at my place?"

"Yep, the time you gave me the painting of me at the beach for my birthday!"

"Well, my mother misinterpreted what I said initially when I told her that I was studying with you. She thought I meant a date, and she told me, well, she told me that I'm not allowed to date.  That was almost a year ago, but I think her opinion hasn't changed on the subject."

"So, what are you planning to do?"  Mishima says worriedly.

I grasp her hand tighter and say, "I need your help, Mishima."
"My help?"

"Yes, I think it's best if we keep it a secret from my parents, because I absolutely don't want to give up what we have together."

She hugs me suddenly and says, "Of course, Kamina-kun, I'll do whatever it takes to be with you."

"Thank you, Mishima," I say as I bend down and kiss her.

After we separate, Mishima places both of her arms around my left arm and we look at each other and smile.

When we arrive at Mishima's house, she hugs me again and says, "I had a great time tonight Kamina-kun, thank you so much."

"I did, too, Mishima."

"Don't worry, Kamina-kun, I know that we'll be able to keep the secret."

"I think so, too, Mishima."

"I love you, Kamina-kun, so much."

"I love you, too, Mishima."

I watch as Mishima turns around and heads back, and I leave as she enters. I'm sure that, working together, we'll be able to keep our secret safe.

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Growing Flowers Together