Chapter 3: An annoying way…?
The two stopped in the science laboratory, no classes that afternoon, so they were the only ones in there. It was quiet – too quiet.
He was still holding her hand.
"Miyu-chan…" he started. "You said your club's having a meeting after classes?"
Oh no! Maybe he checked it out! Miyu said to herself. She made no response.
"You lied." He said, holding her hand tighter.
Why did he have to check it out! Miyu thought hysterically!
He slowly let her go, maybe realizing he held on it for too long. He took his' hands in his pockets and stared at the shelves.
"So would you have tea with me?" Kanata asked without looking at her.
Miyu heard her heart throbbing so fast, it seemed like it was running.
He was waiting for an answer.
"Ah, just forget it." Kanata said as he opened the door and went out. He didn't have the patience to wait for a second to let her think.
She was left in the science lab. She looked at her hand, still warm of Kanata's grip. She was blushing. Miyu suddenly got back to her senses when the bell rang, telling her that lunch was over. She immediately ran to her classroom.
Later that afternoon – after classes – Miyu ran to the library to meet Aya. She had something important to tell her. Good thing no one's in the corridor so she picked up speed when suddenly, she bumped to someone unexpected – really – very – unexpected.
It was Chris-chan.
The two fell down on opposite directions. When they got to their nerves, they had a moment staring at each other.
"Oh, Chris-chan!" Miyu got up in an instant and held out a hand to Chris-chan.
She didn't take it. And Miyu expected it. Chris just frowned and stood up herself. Miyu politely said, "Gomen, Chris-chan! Sorry, I have to go." She passed Chris and when she had already ran four or five steps, Chris-chan uttered…
"Miyu-chan…" Miyu looked back and saw her frowning… but with teary eyes.
"Is he – Kanata – Is he your b –"
"No, Chris-chan…" Miyu smiled and went off.
Chris didn't believe her; she wanted the same answer from Kanata to be sure.
Gasping as she entered the library, she saw Aya standing before a shelf reading a leather-bound book.
"Hi, Aya-kun! Sorry I'm late." Miyu whispered. She didn't want to be a disturbance to the other users of the library.
"What took you so long?" Aya asked as she closed the book and pushed it back to the shelf.
"Chris-chan…" she started, catching her breath, "I accidentally bumped her and she –"
"Sorry, not interested." Aya interrupted. Miyu smiled as she rubbed her cheek with her index finger.
"By the way, Kanata-chan wants me to give you this." Aya handed her a folded paper, and it had Miyu's name on it. It was obviously from him obvious because of his penmanship. "Don't worry, I haven't read it yet…" She said as she headed to the door out, waving her hand lazily. So she had a plan to read this… Miyu thought.
"Wait – Aya-kun!" too late, Aya already closed the door.
Miyu decided not to read it until he met Kanata at the school gate. He always waits for her so they'll go home together. She placed the letter in her pocket and immediately went to the gate. But for her surprise, Kanata wasn't there.
"Where is he?" She uttered.
"Ei! Miyu-chan!" Aya called as she ran towards Miyu. "I forgot to tell you one more thing… he also wants you –" she stopped to have some air, "to read it before you go home. And he lend me this… but be sure not to open it until you meet him." She sighed and stood up straight, taking a small rectangular red box from her bag.
"What's this?"
"Dunno… I really wished I knew," stupid type of confessing… Yuck! Aya thought. "Anyway, gotta go! Bye!" she said and ran back inside.
A big question mark appeared. (magically…)
Miyu was left there alone. She pulled out the paper out of her pocket and started wondering… He wants me to read this. But – why in a letter? She slowly opened it.
Meet me at the Cherry Blossom's garden.
-Kanata-
That was all he had written.
Miyu was now thinking. Her brains started to work. As she walked her way to the garden, she kept staring at the small box and got very curious about it.
Soon some petals were now gliding with the wind and the sun had set. The garden obviously had many cherry blossom trees and there were some benches near the lake where you could sit and feel its cool breeze. There were lamp posts on the side so it won't be scary. And it was colder at night.
She stepped on the grass, passing big trees and falling petals, until finally – she saw the lake and a brown haired guy sat at a bench. Miyu was sure it was Kanata, even though that guy was facing the lake.
He heard her coming and slightly turned his' head to see her. Miyu stood still as he smiled gently at her - the same unusual smile that made her blush as some petals glided with the soft wind.
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