"So you don't know what we're going to do?" She asks me. I should have thought this out better on my way over here.

"Yes I do! It's just a surprise." I explain. She nods thoughtfully and grins up at me.

"What kind of surprise is it? Where are we going?" She asks, her eyes shining. I shrug and look forward avoiding her gaze. I might be tempted to tell her if I look into those shimmering eyes. We walk past a bakery when my stomach growls. Loud. I look down at myself and frown while Karin giggles.

"Are you hungry Kazune?" She asks stifling giggles. I don't respond. Instead I tug on her hand and lead her into the bakery. I tell her to sit at a table near the window and go buy a piece of Vanilla cake. I walk to the table Karin is sitting at hand her a fork. She looks at me skeptically.

"What? I thought we could share." I say casually, though I can feel my cheeks heat up a little. I start eating the cake trying my best to make my blush go away.

"Hey! Don't eat it all." I smirk and get a big chunk of cake. She scowls and opens her mouth to say something. I take my chance and shove the cake into her mouth with my fork. I'm careful not to hurt her. Her eyes widen as she chews slowly. I laugh at how her cheeks turn rosy. When she finally swallows she puffs up her cheeks.

"What the hell!? You could have warned me first!" She shouts. I shrug and reach over the table. With my thumb I gently wipe the corner of her mouth. She gapes at me and gulps. I marvel over how soft her skin is. Like a peach. She blushes again and grins shyly. I laugh and slowly pull my hand away from her face. She looks out the window and waits till I get up to throw away our trash. I reach out and grab her hand. She walks beside me quietly. Did I freak her out? I glance down at her. Her nose is crinkled up and she looks like she's trying to concentrate.

"Are you ok?" I ask. She blinks and looks up at me.

"Yeah I'm fine." She whispers.

"If you want to go home I ca-" She interrupts me.

"No! I don't want to go home yet!" She shouts sounding like a little kid. I grin and pat her head.

"Ok. Where do you want to go now?" She puts a finger to her chin and says,

"I think I want to go to the . . . Candy store! She squeals. She pulls me along as she runs into the store. I immediately eye millions of candies. Hot chocolate, peppermint, bubble gum, jelly beans, rock pops, crystal candy, swirly pops, the list goes on and on! Karin lets go of my hand and runs around the store looking at all the candies and begs me to her buy some sour strips and chocolates. I shake my head and laugh. I take one of the bags and get the candy she wants. We go to the cashier and buy the candies. Before we even leave the store she opens the bag and eats a truffle.

"Mmh. So good!" She sighs. She looks up at me and offers me some. I open my mouth to object when she shoves the rest of her chocolate into my mouth. I chew as she giggles.

"Its good right!?" She exclaims excited. I nod and swallow. I reach into the bag and shove a gummy bear into her mouth. She laughs when she eats it. The lady at the cashier register laughs and says,

"You guys are such a cute couple!" We look at her then look back at each other. Karin's blushing again. So I smirk and wrap my arm around her waist.

"Yeah I'm a lucky guy. Having this beauty with me right now." I say gazing down at her smiling gently at her. Did I say that OUT LOUD!? I thank the lady as we walk out. Karin shoves my arm off her waist and clenches her fist.

"What did you say that for!? Just to make fun of me Kazune! Do you think I'm an idiot!? I have feelings you know!" She shouts. Shit. Did I mean what I said in there? Geez. I'm in love with Karin Hanazono. She stands there shaking in anger tears streaming down her face.

"Are you trying to play me for a fool Kazune?" She asks her voice cracking. I cringe. I made her this way. It hurts me to see her like this. I walk towards her and wrap her in an embrace. She struggles against me. I move her hair away from her ear and lean in close.

"Listen Karin." I whisper. She shivers. "What I said in the candy shop was true. I am lucky to have you here with me." She pulls away from me slowly and looks up at my face. I've never seen her so vulnerable.

"Really?" She whispers. I nod. I lean in close to her face and whisper,

"I love you Karin." Then I crush my lips to hers. She doesn't respond for a few seconds. Finally, finally, she leans in. I wrap my arms around her waist and hers go around my neck. When we part I gaze down at her and my heart swells. I'm in love with this clumsy girl. She smiles and rests her head into my chest. I sigh contently and look up at the stars. They're shining brighter today.

How was it!? I think this is one of the lngest chapters in this story. Is it? Anyway See you in the nect chapter! ~^~