Ok...this took too long, but i was going through some life stuff so i got busy.

Anyway, i'm pretty much doing this out of boredom, but it'd be great if it gets reviews so i know how to go about this.

Hiyono smiled and looked at Ayumu. He looked as scared as she must have. This was a big step for them. Just this morning they had only been friends and now they were about to...Hiyono blushed more at the thought and hid her face under the covers.

"We don't have to do this if your scared."

The words shocked her. Ayumu, the one that was always so confident and never jumped into anything too early, the one that had made the first move.

Maybe something was wrong with her.

"Uh...Ayu.."

Both teens looked confused.

-Hiyono point of view-

Now what? He's waiting for me to say something, do something...anything.

But I can't. I don't know what to do. He's really here and this is really happening, but how? How can my dreams come true like this?

Now isn't the time to be shy! I have to take control and choose where this goes.

Ayumu was about to speak again, but Hiyono silenced him with a kiss. As always, it was timid and soft, but it shut him up pretty good.

"Your right. It'd be best for us both if we waited and took things slow for awhile."

She smiled at him, hoping it'd be enough to keep him from getting upset.

He didn't say anything, he just wrapped his arms around her and they fell asleep.

-Meanwhile downtown-

"Hmmm. It's late."

"Yep. Where are we going, Kousuke?"

"Not sure. Just for a walk, i guess."

"You never just go on walks. What's wrong?"

"Since when do you care, Rio?"

"I don't, I just want to know what makes you be quiet so I can us it in the future."

Rio smirked as that last sentence came out of her mouth, but the smile was just to mask her true emotion.

"Oh. Well aren't you just a sweetheart."

Silence fell on them and they walked that way for what seemed like hours until Kousuke finally broke it.

"Can I ask you something?"

"You just did and you didn't really give me a choice to answer or not, but you can ask something else too, if you want.?

"How can you be happy all the time? How can you still smile, even though you know you'll be killed sometime soon??

The question made Rio stop walking. This gave her time to survey the scene around them.

They were in a park. Probably somewhere on the edge of town. There was a fountain, a playground, some trees, and a bench.

Rio blushed and took Kousukes hand to lead him to the bench. She sat right away, letting his hand go and he sat next to her...closer then he needed to be, but it made her feel safe knowing he was there to protect her.

"It's because I have people I care about."

"What?"

"People I care about. It's like...if I smile, they will. As long as I'm happy, things will seem ok and they won't be sad. It's hard to smile sometimes, but I'd rather struggle to keep emotions in then worry you."

Rio didn't realize what she'd said until it was too late.

"I mean you guys...as in all of the blade children."

"No you didn't."

Normally his voice would have been mocking, but it wasn't. It was kind and understanding.

"Are you really on drungs, Kousuke?"

"No. Why do you ask?"

"Because you should be laughing at me and calling me an idiot for what I just said."

"Maybe I don't want to. I can be a nice guy sometimes."

"Yes, but not to me."

A tear gathered in Rios eye and when she blinked it slid down her face and stopped on her cheek. Kousuke used his finger to whipe it off and smiled at her.

"You really shouldn't cry. I don't like to see you cry."

With that said, Kousuke stood and held out his hand for her to take. She did and he helped her to her feet.

"Well," Kousuke sighed. "We better start walking home."

"Uh..Kousuke?"

"Hmm?"

"Your still holding my hand."

"Oh. Sorry."

"No, it's fine. I just thought I'd point it out to you."

"Do you want me to walk you home?"

"If it's no trouble."

"Not at all."

"And Kousuke?"

"Yeah?"

"Will you hold my hand the whole way?"

"Sure."

Yep, that was fun...and by fun I mean typing this has probably been the most fun I've had all day. Lol i need to get a life.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoy it...and review:D

I wrote the whole chapter while listening to Paramore! they're a GREAT! band and i think everyone who reads this should go to this link and watch the video because Paramore if awsome.

drive safe and don't do drugs.

Jamie Leigh