Cherry Blossom Abyss

Flashback: Himari (age 18)

Ever since that day tetsuya showed me just the least bit of attention...I can't get my mind off him...

Why would someone like him be interested in me??

He was a ladies man...that was for certain.

I watched him from a distance,seeing him flirt with all the other girls.

It didn't really hurt me though...I felt like...they would be a better match for him.

I was shy...no one ever talked to me...if me and him were together...he'd get gossiped about.

I couldn't do that to him...

I was so focused on my grades...and now all my mind was wrapped around was him.

His smile.

His touch.

"....listen... tetsuya is my friend,and I love him and all..." Ittoki says,coming up to me.

"..but please don't fall for him. He's for the streets. I don't want your heart broken."

With that,he leaves.

I wanted to take his warning to heart.

To ignore tetsuya.

But...I just couldn't.

I watch as tetsuya flirts with a few girls,laughing.

When he notices me,his face lights up and he waves like an idiot.

It...made me smile.

He ditches the girls to run up to me.

"Himarriiiiiii! ❤️"

He smiles,leaning in my face.

"Where have you been? You haven't been avoiding me have you?"

I look down.

"N...no Ofcourse not....why would you think that...."

He smiles big.

"Good! Well I'm glad I finally found you!" He throws an arm around me and I see the girls glower at me.

I didn't want to be the subject of hate...

Maybe I should keep my distance...

Tetsuya turns my head to look at his. He was one inch from me.

"Don't pay attention to them. Pay attention to me. I missed you."

I ..couldn't help it. I leaned in...and I kissed him.

And I felt him tense.

But...he kissed me back.

And grabbed my hips,pulling me to him.

All I could think about was him....

He pulls away and blinks at me,surprised.

"...well...I didn't expect that..."

His cheeks...they were blushing.

I don't think I've ever seen them pink like that.

He smiles.

"Let me walk you home,cutie."

I nod as he grabs my books and carries them for me.

Was tetsuya changeable?

Could he be....boyfriend material...?