Disclaimer: I do not own Daa Daa Daa (UFO Baby) or any of its characters. Also, the song at the last part was not mine.

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PETALS OF SERENITY

I love you…

He said. I was shocked. In all these times I felt the same way, but never did I thought this would happen. I faced him and softly look at his eyes. I wish it were true, all those words he magically muttered.

Do you mean it?

I asked. True, I have second thoughts about this. What if he is joking me around? But this isn't good. Soon, I felt my lips grew numb. My hands and knees were shaking. I turn my look away from him.

Why do I act this way? I clasped my fingers then placed them before my chin. I bit my lower lip. My feet were positioning on an inverse forty-five degrees. I closed my eyes.

He let out a laugh. It's true then, this is one of his tricks, but this one has got my guard down. I slapped him and it was hard, like a reaction of sort. I watch him gasp, unknowing that I would do it. He then turned his back on me and walked away.

Yes, I was hurt. I set a furious look on him, but then my tears were uncontrollably flowing down my cheeks. I heard a ring…

I rolled aside and shut it down. It was my alarm clock. I sat up. My eyes were half-open. I stood up and put my slippers on. I walked on to the windows of my room and opened them. It was such good scenery.

It was halfway of winter and summer, a season I always love. The temperature was partly humid. The breeze was a bit crisp and cold. The sun was midway to heavens. I looked below the sea facing our home, overcastting the blue waves reflected by the light rays. Everything seems perfect, except the dream I just encountered. I took it as a bad sign, but still I look forward on this day.

I took a bath, brush my teeth, and quickly dress up with a white shirt topped with a brown jumper. I ran downstairs and simply greet my parents. They returned a special one and it put up a warm smile across my face. I love them very much.

I quickly took a bite of my toast and drank a punch of milk. As I checked my watch, I knew I was going to be late.

It takes me a bicycle ride to school. The moment I stepped on the pedal, I feel my spirit rise. I was just so happy.

I pass by a line of cherry trees by one of the streets. The flowers had just bloom due to its struggle to coldness. It was beautiful.

I reached the school. I hardly see a student on the school grounds. I parked my bike nearby and rush on to the corridors. I was running through the hallways trying to catch up with our first subject. I opened the door of our classroom, and in my surprise, everyone greeted me with a warm Happy Birthday.

My eyes were almost in tears. I looked around as I watch everyone wearing a smile and crowding near me. My close friends were hugging me, and the guys at the back were cheering and singing. Then our teacher entered and instructed us to take our seats. She, also, greeted me the same.

Time surely flies by quickly when you enjoy it. In our break, my friends and I gathered around and enjoyed the talking in the rooftop, the main topic of which is the cool guys in campus. One is the top player in the soccer team; another is the captain of the tennis club, and a lot more. It's when I remembered than if HE is going on this school, he'll definitely be one of the subjects. I sweatdropped at the thought of it.

Another is, I passed our Math test in the afternoon and from that time I hoped everyday's my birthday. But if I tell it to him, he'll surely reply, "You can do good eventhough the day is not special. You just have to have focus and you'll see, things will go on your way."

Our last subject for the day is history and it is the only exception on the word "enjoy". I sighed. Time is slowly ticking off. With those long discussions and words I'm unfamiliar off, how could I help myself from feeling drowsy? For almost an hour and a half, I have to stay firm. Then when I felt my head was going to fall for sleep, the bell suddenly rang. It was dismissal time and I was again filling up with energy.

I opened my locker for the first time in the whole afternoon and my smile was unavoidable. The picture of my family, my friends and him, our alien baby and its sitter pet were posted at the side as I file my things inside. By the time I closed it, I heard one of my classmates calling me. She told me that today was my duty to clean the laboratory. I held my shoulders low. I thought I'm going to be home early.

Half an hour passed and I just finished my task. As I stepped outside the school, I noticed a crowd growing around the corner. I tried to push myself in until I finally found out whom they were jeering for. He was a boy about our age, maybe a head taller than me. He is new here, I can tell. From top to bottom, I can say that he is wearing a cap, a fashion-stated shirt, jeans and rubber shoes. His features were his brunette hair and his umber eyes. His body is, well, midway of being fat and thin. Okay…you get the picture.

And so I shouted. "You?!"

It was him, but what is he doing here? Everyone looked questionably. I faked a laugh and pulled him aside. I started to interrogate him. He explained that he was here to fetch me up. I soon realized it was the two of my bestfriends' idea, the one with braided pigtail and the other with a short raven hair. After thinking of it. He pulled me to where the bikes are parked.

We rode a bicycle back to our house. Good thing there's an extra seat behind but unfortunately, I'm the one who sat there. He was a safe driver, that was my first impression. Before we rode down the streets, he instructed me to hold on tight but I demanded I could handle myself. However, as we took off, ha made a fast ride, which made me place my arms around him. A blush crept up my cheeks and I felt he smiled.

We stopped the bike in front of our house and I sure felt their presence. I left immediately and ran inside leaving him alone. When I opened the door that leads to our garden, I'm glad to see all of them gathered on my special day.

It was such a great fun. We ate barbecues and played under the setting sun. This is one of my great birthdays. It is also when they explained that the teachers had a sudden meeting that caused a short session.

But as the moon rises to rule the night, my friends started to bid their goodbyes. Soon, he was the only one left. Then after a minute, my parents had to leave for an emergency occurred in the Tokyo NASA Station. But when they left, I think I saw them wear those weird smiles. It's when I understood what those smiles meant. They want the two of us to be alone.

We started to clean the mess, nut then he approached. I turn my side facing him. He handed me a rectangular box simply wrapped and tied with a white satin ribbon. I never expected he'd give me one. Only the thought of him coming for this day makes it memorable, what more with a gift? He asked me to open the present. It was a necklace with an aquamarine pendant. It was quite elegant. He got the necklace and stood behind me to place it around my neck. He took a few steps and faced me again. That moment was very romantic.

I love you…

He said it. I was shocked. Was my dream all coming true? I reacted accordingly as to what my dream had flowed. I let out a laugh. When I looked at him, he was still serious. My laugh had slowed and after it faded away. I hid my face and sighed.

A moment passed and suddenly I felt his arms around my waist. I turned around only to see his soft eyes on me. Our faces were half an inch apart. He closed his eyes and the next thing is, that sweet sensation embraced me tightly. Then soon I followed. When we made a distance, I smiled at him. He already knew my answer.

When we finished cleaning, he was ready to leave. Before he goes, he gave me a white rose, which reminds me of the promise it accompanies. We hugged for the last time and it was so gentle. Little did we know that the rest of them took all the scenes with a videocam and a camera.

When I woke up the next day, I was astounded seeing the picture of our little kiss on the bedside table. Before it was the rose he gave me last night.

Even those petals wither, the serenity I feel inside my heart will always stay. The promise I made for love eternal…

Even though I still don't understand the meaning of "eternity,"

something starts anew when it becomes memories.

Even now, I dream about you at times,

in the nights full of peaceful stars.

You turned towards me and were about to say something,

and that shadow is going to disappear in the morning light.

I couldn't even say, "I want to stay with you forever,"

but to only wave in silence, at that time.

Even though my heart hurts from the wound of farewell,

I now want to believe in a new encounter.

Seasons come and go, and the sky that reflects in my eyes

could be seen brighter than yesterday.

From the scene with you, taking a step forward,

I start to walk, without looking back anymore.

The sigh after you turned your back on me,

is it all right to make that a memory of our time spent together as well?

Roads lead into the future, however far,

the warm winds will be blowing in there.

Even though I still don't understand the meaning of "eternity,"

something starts anew when it becomes memories.

Even though my heart hurts from the wound of farewell,

I now want to believe in a new encounter.

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allura pearl