Title: Guess How Much I Love You
Author: Ya-kun
Pairing: Kanata Saionji and Miyu Kouzuki
Fandom: Daa! Daa! Daa!
Theme: #26: if only I could make you mine
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Daa! Daa! Daa, and all entities related to it, is property of Mika Kawamura.

He had always believed in love at first sight.

The nonstop beating of his heart against his chest as their eyes met, was always a moment he would remember. They had met at the most unexpected place possible. She looked like she was thinking long and hard… and he felt kind of apologetic for interrupting her moment after the event. They were both surprised; she because she had been interrupted in one of her more private moments and he because he accidentally jolted her out of her thoughts. And after the gradual embarrassment and shock on both sides faded away, she had given him a piece of her mind. He laughed silently, remembering that part as well.

She wasn't as pretty as Hanakomachi-san or Akira-san and she wasn't as well-proportioned either. She was boyish, loud and emotional. She was paranoid and competitive. She was too sensitive and trusting for her own good. She was naïve and ignorant. She didn't know how to prepare a decent meal without asking for other people's help. She was light years away from the girl of his dreams…

But he had fallen in love with her anyway.

He had been asked "Why?" so many times he couldn't even count them with his fingers. Every time someone would ask him, he would always smile and tell them that it must have been the eyes. It wasn't necessarily a lie. He had never seen such beautiful eyes. They were bright green, bordering on the rich color of emeralds. The color of her eyes wasn't the sole reason he had fallen in love with her, though. He had fallen in love with her because every time their eyes met, he felt a longing to hold her close and whisper sweet nothings into her ear. He had fallen in love with her because every time she cried, he felt the need to cry with her too. He had fallen in love with her because every time she smiled, it would reach her eyes and he felt the urge to smile as well. He had frequently avoided those eyes when they were together but somehow, those eyes would always manage to haunt him in his sleep.

He had told her once that her eyes suited her very well. She had blushed prettily before changing the topic. They had been fourteen years old back then.

Time goes by so fast.

She had grown up to be a very beautiful woman. Of course, every time he told her that, she'd either blush first before punching him playfully or vice versa. Though she still couldn't rival with the beauty of Hanakomachi-san and Akira-san, she came really close.

He looked out the window, his eyes flinching as they caught the glare of the sun.

It was time.

He turned back to watch her as she moved about the kitchen, amused, before he stood up from his seat, successfully gaining the attention of the nineteen year-old. "I'm afraid I have to leave now."

She looked surprised as she set down the knife on the chopping board and wiped her hands on the apron tied around her waist. "Eh? But—"

He gave her a smile, gathering his possessions on the table, before pointing to the wall clock hanging beside the doorway. "It's noon and it's time for my flight."

She glanced at the clock before looking back at him and he tried not to flinch as their eyes met. "Oh. Well…"

"It was really nice seeing you again, Miyu."

Her eyes softened and she took a few steps forward before wrapping her arms around him loosely. "Thank you for dropping by, Seiya-kun. This means a lot to Kanata and me."

She stood on her toes, preparing to kiss him on the cheek.

He stepped back suddenly, startling his companion in the process. He was smiling as he placed the blue cap on his head. "It's nothing. I'd do anything for the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Kanata Saionji."

"Right." She rolled her eyes before glancing at the clock again. "Do you want me to see you out?"

He shook his head, already heading for the door. "Nah. I can manage. Thanks for the offer, though."

"We'll call you then."

"Aa. See you in a few months."

He never looked back.

Walking towards the front door, he hummed peacefully.

He always knew those two would end up together. The frequent blushing spells and denials when they were still a bunch of teenagers proved as much. He looked around the hallway, the framed pictures of the couple catching his attention, and before he knew it, he was already at the entryway.

He let out a sigh of relief.

He slipped on his shoes before sliding the door open and stepping out of the house. He breathed in the fresh air before closing the door and heading towards his space shuttle. As he was walking towards the temple grounds, his eyebrows furrowed in confusion as the ground was stained by droplets of water.

Was it raining?

He looked up to the heavens and laughed wearily as his eyes caught the glare of the sun all over again.

He bowed his head, smiling forlornly as the rain came down harder…

Goodbye.

Note: First of all, I'd like to ask for forgiveness for being inactive for the past months. School has been hectic and I unfortunately had no time for my stories. Secondly, I'd like to thank every single reader and reviewer who has supported this project. I LOVE YOU GUYS! Thirdly, I apologize for this sad excuse of an installment. This was pretty rushed since I didn't want my KanataxMiyu claim to be dropped for tomorrow's the deadline for another entry. At any rate, I hope you liked it (I needed to write angst for this claim at some point) and please be assured that I will be writing more KanataxMiyu soon (I hope).

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Feedback is appreciated. (God, I'm getting rusty.)

Inspiration please.