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Chapter 4

Kou awoke the next morning to an amazing sight.

Futaba.

In his shirt.

And ONLY his shirt.

On his bed.

She looked so peaceful in a deep sleep, munching on her loose hair. maan, that brings back memories... he thought to himself, having a flashback to their intimate moment on the bus in Nagisaki where he secretly kissed her forehead while she slept. She was with Touma then, which made him think... Did she meet anyone while I was gone? Did Touma try his luck again? With all these thought spiralling through his head, he began to realise how much of Futaba's life he'd missed, how much of it he'd possibly ruined.

Getting up, and putting on a thin jumper, he made his way into the kitchen to make himself some coffee. The sound of the kettle must have woken her up as she followed not long after, looking drop dead gorgeous in the shirt, showing off her legs and a cheeky bit of bum.

"Morning beautiful" Kou smiled to his breathtaking beauty.

"You didn't wake me up!" Futaba pouted in the cutest way possible.

Kou laughed and handed her a mug of coffee, taking a big gulp she rubbed her eyes and with a smile she walked over to where Kou was standing and planted a kiss on his cheek. She then walked over to the living room sofa and plonked herself down, turning on the tv.

"Futaba.." Kou started, fiddling with his coffee mug, and pacing the kitchen floor slightly.

"Yes?" She replied. Looking up to where he was standing.

"Was.. Was there anyone else, while I was gone?" Kou, stopped pacing and kept his head down, looking at the floor.

"How do you mean?" Futaba wondered.

"I just hope I didn't ruin your love life, I love that we're together again, but I just wondered whether there was anyone else who approached you while I was gone.. someone who could have made you happier then I can" He said, gripping his mug, worrying about her answer.

"Kou.."

"Futaba, you could have started a family by now, had beautiful children, bought a home, got a dog and a cat.." He began to cry. "I put your life on hold, I made you wait for me, for a stupid reason too!" Tears now streaming down his face. " I am an idiot for doing what I did and I regret every day I wasn't here with you.."

Futaba sat staring at the man she loved and had waited for years for, breaking down in tears right infront of her.

Minutes past with no words, no noise, only the sound of Kou's muffled sobs into his jumper sleeve.

"Kou.."

Kou snapped out of his emotional breakdown within an instant. He ran over to Futabas side and grasped her face within his hands. Kissing her deeply, he interjected every bit of passion he could muster, opening his eyes slightly he caught a glimpse of the beach scene Futaba had bought for the living room, giving him a brilliant idea. Breaking their kiss he told her his plan.

"The beach? What.. Now?" Futaba exclaimed.

"Yes now! why not now? let's regain the time we lost, lets go on dates, trips and holidays.."

"Kou.."

"Futaba I want to give you the world" Kou interrupted. "I want to give you the life that you always wanted before I left"

Futaba's eyes welled with tears, there had been no one else, no one since the day he left.

The Beach

Kou drove to the nearest beach the very next day. He had managed to get a late reservation at a hotel for 3 days, Futaba had packed their bags for the trip that night, buzzing with excitment.

"Kou, I'm really happy" Futaba beamed to the man beside her.

Kou rested his hand on her thigh, looked into her eyes, and nodded in agreement, beaming his own cheesey grin.

They reached the hotel, dropped off their bags and made their way immediatly to the beach. Holding hands they ran into the cold salty sea. They splashed at eachother like a pair of teens and collected shells. It was only until the evening they decided to go back into their room to eat dinner.
Room service was fantastic, all traditional dishes, which the two enjoyed immensely. They also ordered a bottle of wine, which Futaba gladly helped herself to.

Futaba passed out on the bed due to drinking the entire bottle of wine by herself.

"You silly girl" Kou laughed, kissing her cheek and tucking her into the bed covers. Getting into bed next to her, he pulled her into his embrace, kissed her neck, and drifted into sleep.

The next morning Futaba awoke to another one of Kou's notes.

You fell asleep quite quickly last night, it was really cute! I've just nipped into the nearest town to grab a few things, stay in the room missy! i have some questions to ask you when i get back :)
Love you! K x

What questions did he need to ask? she wondered, getting up to find some clothes to wear. Opening her suitcase she rummaged for some clean underwear, but came across a small box.

Was this what she thought it was?

Is this what he wanted to ask her?

Was she dreaming?

Is he going to propose?