Forget Me Not

Eight | 八

Eight

Sakura lifted her wrist and checked the slim silver watch around it. Much to her surprise, the time they had spent in the amusement park had gone by quite quickly. "We should head back soon." She suggested, noticing the decreased number of visitors in the amusement park and the lowering sun.

"It's already this late? I never even noticed!" Oikawa exclaimed, turning on his cellphone to check the time.

"Let's head to the train station then," Iwaizumi ran his hand through his hair at the back of his head, feeling relieved that they were finally going to go home. He was starting to feel worn out, something he rarely feels even after a few intense matches of volleyball.

"Wait..." [Name] called out softly, halting everyone in their steps. They turned to her with curious looks, wondering what she wanted to say. She looked deep into their eyes with her [Eye Color] ones, her usual foolish and playful aura faint. "I want to ride the Ferris Wheel alone with Tooru-chan."

"[Name]-chan..." Oikawa muttered, staring at the girl.

"W-What? Alone?" Sakura's voice came out as flustered. Even Iwaizumi looked surprised by her words. "A-Are you crazy?"

"Please, Sakura-chan." [Name] pleaded. Unlike her usual pleading where she would whine like a young child and force her puppy look onto Sakura, this time she asked in a soft and almost broken tone. Seeing her this way lead them all to stare at her, wondering what had gotten into her out of a sudden.

"It should be alright, right, Fuyuki-san?" Oikawa turned to Sakura with a forced smile, his brows knitted together. "I promise I won't do anything suspicious."

Sakura chewed on her lips, debating with herself. She couldn't move her gaze from the younger, sister-like figure. Guilt started to claw at her throat, forcing her to approve of her request. "Fine..."

With that, [Name] and Oikawa boarded the capsule while the rest of their friends stood by the fence, watching and waiting for them. Sakura couldn't keep her worried gaze away from [Name] but Oikawa nodded at her, trying to assure her that it would be fine. The staff member pushed the door to the cable close, isolating the couple.

They sat side by side, shoulders almost touching due to the rather small space. The capsule let out small occasional creaks as they ascended up the round frame slowly. The soft orange and pink light from the almost setting sun shone into the capsule, bringing color to the couple's skin. Before them, outside the window was the aerial view of the entire theme park, lit up beautifully, curling the corner of their lips into a light smile.

Once they were almost at the top, [Name] leaned her head to his shoulder, resting it gently against his muscles. She closed her eyes and inhaled his scent, a soft smile spreading on her face. Her touch eased him as well as he felt his shoulders relax a little.

"[Name]-chan?" He called her name softly. Instead of replying, she slipped her fingers into his hands, lacing and entwining them together. She nuzzled her head, tickling the male a little, making him chuckle. "What are you doing?"

"I keep forgetting how warm your hands are..." She muttered softly, almost falling asleep. "It's like I've never held them before today. I can't get enough of it."

Oikawa's smile faded into a slight grimace. He reached out to her hair, tracing the strands lovingly. Her smile deepens at his touch, squeezing his hand a little harder.

"I'm so happy today, Tooru-chan. I don't think I can be any happier..."

"I'm glad you are, [Name]-chan." He replied, petting the top of her head. He returned the squeeze at their laced fingers. "I really am."