Initial D, A Night Kids Love Story *Remastered*

Music Festival

Takeshi

I pull up to the tofu shop and Kailyn is already walking out, as he makes his way to my stopped vehicle my eyes are glued to the jacket that he is pulling at to keep it in place. It takes only a moment for him to reach for the door, pulling it open and sliding into the seat next to me. He gives a small wave, "Hi," his words are once again barely there, but the rose color that darkens his skin remains ever vibrant, 'My god, I can't,' "All ready?" I ask before I let my thoughts wonder. My words result in a small shiver and a nod, his mouth opens but the sound does not reach my ears, though I can infer that it was a yes.

Shifting into gear I keep my eyes forward, "What kind of music do you typically listen to?" I asks switching through a few stations that were on ads. I hear him give a short hum, "I listen to a lot of rock," he says, "All the different genres," he adds. Giving a nod I follow, "So you know 'Red Hot Chili Peppers', 'Bon Jovi', and the alike?" I hear more then I see him shift, "Are we going to that music festival!?" The excitement dripping in his voice, I can't help but crack a smile, "Uh, yeah," I give in and tell him, 'I'm so glad my gamble paid off,' I feel myself relax at his reaction.

The radio was on low as I drove, the festival wasn't too far away, but it was just under an hour away. We filled the time with talking about concerts we've been to and our favorite bands, which made time fly by, we were already pulling into the parking lot for the beach, turned festival area. Being earlier in the evening there were plenty of spots to choose from, I pick a space a bit farther away as to keep from crowding around my car.

Unbuckling my seatbelt I look to my passenger, "I believe that this festival has a few different areas," I tell him as he gets ready to get out, "I think the music is ranged between, EDM, punk, and pop," I pull the handle to exit. Looking over I see Kailyn following my action, "Plenty of things to check out," I add as we meet at the front of my car, he just gives a soft smile. I feel my heart rate quicken at his smile, 'Why?'

I lead the way to the main walkway that branches off in a few places, we head to the path with stairs going down. Reaching the steps I can feel the beat of the bass, "Ha- have you... been to one of these be- before?" I hear the faint question, I slow a bit as I notice Kai's pace did, "Yeah, though it's been a while, is this your first time?" I return the question resulting in a quick nod, "At least... to one on a beach," he admits with a blush, I feel my breath catch in my throat, 'Again?' I look forward, "It's a lot of fun, even if the sand gets everywhere," I add with a feigned huff, getting a giggle as a response.

Once at the sandy destination, the music was now at a volume in which we would have to talk loudly to hear each other, thought I figure I won't be hearing much of my counterpart as I have not heard his voice raise louder then a soft talking volume, and that was rare.

I point out a stand that was serving beverages as I lean down so my face is closer to his, "Want something to drink?" I feel a tv static sensation in my core as I watch a crimson blanket wash over his features. The unfamiliar feeling causes me to straighten my posture barely catching a nod from the smaller male, I take the first step towards our new goal, 'A drink should help clear my head,' I gaze back to see Kailyn's still flush face only half a pace behind me.

There was only one person in front of us when we got there, "Do you know what you want?" I ask refraining from bending over again, not ready to have that sensation come back, he gives a quick nod and points to one of the advertisements, "The red one?" I confirm, getting another quick nod as we step up to the counter.

Kailyn

I could feel the music beating through my chest, there weren't a lot of people, but those I saw seemed to be having a really good time, dancing, drinking, talking, and some were just enjoying the feel and sound of the music. Seeing movement next to me I look, Takeshi is pointing to something, following his extended arm I see a drink stand, "Want something to drink?" I feel his hot breath ghost over my neck. My whole body goes ridged, 'Whe- when di did he get s-so close,' heat begins to radiate off every inch of my body and my mouth goes dry, 'How long have we just been standing here,' I can't make myself respond as I can still feel his presence leaning over me.