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Kuon holds Kyoko close to him. A heartwarming sensation flowed from his heart to his fingertips. I never felt anything like this before. It has to be because of this girl. Kuon opens his eyes slightly. "Kyoko," he mutters.
Kyoko is first taken aback by Kuon calling her by her first name. Kuon lessens his hold on Kyoko and pulls back so he may see her face. "That's why I became Ren Tsuruga, to run." He caresses Kyoko's cheek. Kyoko's eyes widen. "I don't want to anymore." Kuon leans in closer, his eyes hooded. Wha-?
Kyoko didn't have time to finish her thought.
Kuon laid his lips upon hers in a sweet kiss.
Kyoko is shocked but doesn't pull away. He's… kissing me? But… doesn't he love someone else? Kyoko halts her thoughts. With her face covered with a bright red blush and her eyes filled with sparkles, she closes her eyes and leans into the kiss.
Kuon is astonished by this. She's not pulling away. Does this mean that she… has feelings for me too? Kuon pulls away to look into her eyes. "Kyo-" he begins.
Kyoko shoots up off the sand before he could say another word. No, I can't. He can't know that I have feelings for him. Kyoko backs away from Kuon slowly two steps, then turns to runs. This is all too much. How can it be? What is happening?
Kuon bolts up from the sand and begins to follow after her until he remembered that he hid his phone and wallet in the rocks. He quickly turns around to retrieve his things, shoves his wallet in his back pocket and runs after Kyoko. Where could she be heading? Back to the hotel? But isn't the hotel the other direction? Damn it, maybe it wasn't a good time to do this.
The sun is setting, casting shadows down the streets of Guam. Kyoko strolls aimlessly through the calming city, lost in her thoughts. I understand why he lied to me about who he was since the beginning. It was a secret that even the ones closest to him should not know. The only one I suppose that would know would be the president. Does Yashiro know? Probably not. What was that kiss for though? He was talking about a very personal subject. Perhaps he was taken over by his own emotions that he uncontrollably reached out for emotional support. Yes, that's what it is. He got caught up in the moment. No real feelings. That makes perfect sense since he is in love with someone else. Kyoko is stricken with a pang in her heart at the thought of him being with some girl. She comes to a halt on the sidewalk. It's fine. He'd be much happier with her than me.
Kyoko continues with her stroll. I suppose I should be turning back now. Kyoko's train of thought was lost when she bumped into someone.
"Oh! I'm sorry. My mistake" Kyoko stammers out to the stranger.
The man turns around and says, "It's perfectly fine. No need to apologize." The man looks around. "You seem like you are lost. Do you need directions?"
"Um," Kyoko looks around and does not recognize any of the architecture, "yeah, I do, actually. Do you know where the Grand Hotel is from here?"
"Oh yes, of course! I was heading in that direction anyways. Care to accompany me?"
"Yes! That would be great!" Then Kyoko's phone started to go off. She quickly answers it while staying in pace with her guide. "Hello?"
"Kyoko, it's me, Kuon. Where are you and why haven't you picked up your phone until now?" Kyoko is confused by his last comment. I missed a call from him? She glances at the phone and it does not show that she has a missed call. She then glances around for street signs to get an idea where she is.
"I'm on the corner of Wilcox Drive and Palm Street and for your information, this is the first time my phone has ringed. Something might be wrong with signal. I got lost and a kind guy said he would show me the way back to the hotel. No need to worry." Kyoko voices through the phone.
"I'm not far from you. Please stay where you are. I'll come and get you."
"Um, okay. See you soon then." Kyoko hangs up.
The man glances over his shoulder. "Was that your boyfriend?"
"Oh, no. Just a friend" Kyoko explains.
"Ah good. Then he wouldn't be mad then."
"Mad about what?"
"This." The man turns around, grabs Kyoko by the shoulders and kisses her on her lips.
WHAT THE HELL!? I DON'T KNOW THIS MAN! Kyoko tries to push against the man's chest but he is very strong. Kyoko tries to pull away her face as well. With some effort and struggling, she is able to unlock their lips. "Get off me you pervert!"
A hand appeared on the man's shoulder and he stills for just a moment to figure out what is going on. Kuon has a death look on his face, all the energy aimed at the man. "I suggest you let her go."
The man looks over this shoulder. "Hmph, or what?" the man asks. "Going to punch me in the face? I'd love to see you try."
Kuon tears the man off of Kyoko, grabs him by his collar and punches him in the face, sending him hurling backwards in the opposite direction. "You said you'd love to see me try. Did you enjoy it?"
The man grabs at his now bloody nose and howls in pain. "You'll pay for that." The man gets up and lunges to Kuon, trying to attack him low. The man's arms wrap around Kuon's waist as Kuon strikes the man's back with his elbow. Kuon then takes hold of the man's head and drives his knee through. The man falls back to the sidewalk, yowling in agony.
"If you know what's good for you, run." Kuon mutters with a grim look to the man. The stranger had a look of utter terror. He musters up the energy to scramble to his feet and run down the street, quickly turning down a back road.
Kuon looks to where the man was and breaths deeply to steady his heart rate. He turns to Kyoko. "Are you alright? He didn't hurt you, did he?"
"No, he didn't hurt me but thank you, Kuon." Kyoko stammers. Kuon pulls her into a warm embrace.
"Please… Don't run away again. I can't afford to lose you" he says.
"Afford?" Kyoko asks.
Kuon pulls back and places both his hands on her rosy cheeks. "Yes. I love you, Kyoko Mogami."
I was stuck at the very beginning of this chapter. I kept on thinking what would be appropriate for the characters personalities and what would be considered too much all at once in the story. I went through five ideas before I came to this idea. I think this is very realistic if it happened. Chapter three will be out shortly. Finals week is just about done! :3