The Breaking Point - Kirisuna

Petting Zoo with Keiko

Keiko's POV:

I texted Kirito from dusk till dawn every day this week. He only replied simply to each text but still. This was a start.

We get to go on a real date today. My first real date! He said he'd take me to the petting zoo because I like animals which was so sweet and thoughtful of him.

I have no choice but to prove myself. That even though I'm younger, I'm fit to be his bride!

My phone lit up.

Kirito: I'm outside.

Kirito was at MY HOUSE. This week has felt like a dream. Kirito was like my actual boyfriend. Maybe I'll try to kiss him today?

I looked in the mirror once more to fluff my pigtails. I wanted to look extra cute for him.

"Hey, Keiko! Ya ready?"

I nodded away my nervous blush. I hopped on the bike after Kirito gently put a helmet on me.

"Hang on tight!" he reminded me. I wrapped my arms firmly around his chest and laid my ear against his back.

This is what it was like to hold him. To listen to him breathe. The wind and a heartbeat were the perfect lullaby. My eyes fluttered shut.

"Keiko?" I heard but it was faint. Suddenly I felt cold skin underneath my thighs.

"NYAAA!!!" I screamed trying to gain balance. Kirito had hoisted me onto his back. My skirt was so short and his hands were so close I began to panic.

"Relaxxxx." He sighed irritably.

"I-I- I'm heavy though!"

"Keiko... you weigh like 5 pounds. Chill out.."

I relaxed and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"What are we going to see first?" I asked softly.

"Mmmmm... let's stop to see the baby goats. They're always cute to hold." Kirito said eagerly. It was starting to feel like he wanted to be on this date with me. Alright Keiko it's showtime!

He put me down in front of concessions.

"Two strawberry ice creams, please!"

He handed a cone to me.

"How did you know I like strawberry ice cream?" I asked innocently. I wanted to blush over how he remembered such a small detail about me.

"Well. One time you came to a cafe with me and Asuna. You ordered a coffee cake and Asuna ordered angel cake with strawberry ice cream. She asked you to trade and you didn't mind." He smiled at the memory.

I looked down and took a lick off my ice cream. I wasn't too fond of Asuna being a part of the explanation but I couldn't focus on her now.

We walked in silence finishing our ice cream and looking around at the other animals.

"Look there! The baby goats!" Kirito ran to the pin. A worker handed him a baby goat.

I smiled wide and skipped to him and the billy.

He seemed so happy.

"Hey!" I yelped. Baby goats were chewing at my skirt and pulling it up. I tried to keep my skirt down because I didn't want everyone else to see. But if it was just Kirito...

Kirito took a handful of pellets and threw them on the ground. The mini goat's attention went from my skirt to the food.

A pregnant older woman took notice of the kind action.

"Awww you're such a good big brother looking out for your sister like that! I hope my boy grows up to be sweet like you." The woman compliments with her hands on her cheeks in adoration.

"Nnn. No uh" I muttered.

"Thank you, Ma'am!" Kirito smiled with his teeth, which was rare. He placed a hand on my head as if he agreed with the lady.

I could no longer hold my smile. Tears brimmed my eyes but I didn't want to ruin the date. How could he have let her call me his little sister???

"Are you hungry? I am. Let's have lunch." He rushed and brought us to a station to wash our hands then led us to a bench. I had no say, classic glutton.

"What are we gonna eat?" I asked another innocent question. I made sure to raise my voice cutely to his liking.

"Sandwiches!" He opened up his satchel to unwrap two chicken sandwiches. The sauce on top was drizzled to perfection.

"Wowww! I can't believe you made these!" I happily took a bite.

"I didn't". My heart dropped.

" Ha. Where'd you buy them then? Or is this Suguha's specialty?" Hoping those were the answers I was ok with.

" I didn't buy them. Asuna made them for us."

At that very moment, I felt my heartstrings snap. The lava inside me was about to cause devastation.

"WHY? The rules were she couldn't talk to you!!!"

" She didn't."

" WHY ARE YOU SO CONSUMED WITH HER!? We were having a great day and you didn't even give me a chance to enjoy it without bringing her up. WHY AREN'T I GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU? What does she have that I don't?". I couldn't help but sob uncontrollably. I gasped for air in between each sob.

A fire burned in my heart. He didn't reach out to console me or anything. He just sat there. Waiting for me to be done.

"I didn't mean to upset you." He said still observing my breakdown.

" Please answer my questions." My sleeve soaked the liquid from my eyes.

" Keiko. I told you this once before. You remind me of my little sister. You ARE like a little sister to me. You're a kid. I'm supposed to protect you, not make advances toward you. I don't mind being your hero, but you are just like Sugu to me, I can't see you in any other light. I'm sorry if that's offensive to you but I would hope you'd like being considered family to me."

I had no words. Of course, I liked being close to him but... I wanted to be the one.

"When you do find the one you wish to spend your life with... you can always come to me for advice. And if he's ever mean to you, I'll beat him up real good." He teased in a brotherly manner.

He really could've just dropped me but he didn't. He chose not to ruin our friendship. That's why I love him. He puts everyone before himself.

I threw myself over his torso to hug him tightly as my way of thanking him.

"I can't wait".

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A/N: 1 down! I tried to write this in the mind of a 12-year-old, with so many emotions :(. Hope y'all enjoyed!