april kisses
observation of a younger sister
by: samthegreat
disclaimer: nothing new
At the time, I was certain it was love. Even at my age, I still allow myself to give into the felting crushes that a high school girl might experience. But still, when I met the pair, I looked straight over the head of the one who had helped my sister and feel hard for his tall friend. Now, I understand that it was never meant to be, but still, this chance meeting reminded me of how I felt for him and how futile it was.
I had been trailing him for about two blocks and he still hadn't seemed to catch on. Funny, I always perceived him as the observant type. Still, this was a fun game. I suppose it had been about two months since we met and that woman changed my sister for the better. We hadn't seen each other since. Switching my coy smile to a more innocent one, I crept up behind him and tapped his shoulder to announce my presence.
As he turned towards me, I saw the anticipation in his dark eyes. It was a shame to see it so quickly snuffed out when he saw it was only me. I smiled brightly. Of course I knew who he was hoping it was. "Hi, it's been a while, hasn't it?" My smile didn't falter as he stared back blankly.
"How have you been since we last met? Oh and how is that friend of yours," I placed my index finger against my chin in mock concentration, "What was his name again?"
Those deep amber eyes flashed again, "Watanuki Kimihiro."
"Aw, yes," as if I could really forget, "Watanuki Kimihiro, how is he?"
He nodded lightly, "We're both fine."
I was by no means put off by his silence. Besides, that's what attracted me to him in the first place. But still, I ignored the forced conversation and the awkward company. It was just too much fun. I would have liked to continue this game with him, but he stopped abruptly and turned sharply towards me.
He bowed slightly, "It was nice seeing you again, but I have to go. I'll tell Watanuki you said hi."
"Please do." But my observation wasn't over. Like I said, what a fun game this was turning out to be.
I knew what had caused him to get rid of me so quickly. Standing across the intersection with an impatient scowl was the shorter boy. I couldn't help myself. I had to watch the two interact. After all, this person was the reason why the taller boy so quickly dismissed the affections of my sister and I. My older sister couldn't see it and I'm sure the boy with glasses was clueless about it too. Though it cost me a potential love interest, I still can't dispute the deliciousness of this couple.
I could tell the shorter was reprimanding the taller but he didn't seem fazed by it at all. Instead, he responded calmly and just enticed more protest from the boy with glasses.
Now, living vicariously through the two was excited, but I hadn't expected what happened next. The former object of my affection looped his arm around the other's waist and pulled him into a soft kiss. The other resisted as soon as his senses were returned to him and stalked off with a beautiful blush covering his face. Doumeki-san was smiling.
Really, I never stood a chance.
note
I felt the sisters were interesting characters that I would have loved to see clamp-sensei explore more in depth. Since so many fan girls can see the connection between Doumeki and Watanuki, I'm sure the sisters were also vaguely aware. Either way, many thanks for the reviews. I'm so glad these stories go over well and I'm proud to help build to the xxxholic fandom.