Showered by the Stars

48. My everything belongs to you

It was Eri-kun, the boy who became my inspiration after I was heartbroken from my first crush.

“Anyway, why are you crying?” he asked.

“Ah! No—it’s just—“ I stammered. How can I say that it’s because of my anxiety about our relationship? “Anyway how’s your grandfather?”

He looked sad for a moment. “He’s still in bed. He’s really weak. The doctors said he might just go in any day.”

“Really? I hope that he’ll get better.” If he does, this arrangement won’t be called off. Am I too selfish? I just wish him to recover just because of this purpose? Since when have I become this greedy?

“Uhn! I hope so too.” He said. We became quiet. It was a long silence. None of us said anything. I became uneasy.

“Mizuki.” He suddenly said.

“Yes?” I turned my head, facing him. His face was so close to mine. Our eyes met. His lips almost touching mine, I could almost feel his breath. He turned away.

“Sorry! I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to—Gah!” he covered his face.

“Why are you apologizing?” I asked, teary-eyed.

“I just—“

“You don’t have to apologize. You didn’t do anything wrong.” I said.

“But!” He turned to face me. “So—it’s—okay?” I smiled.

He came closer, touching my face, lips and chin. He kissed me lightly. He looked at my eyes to see my reaction. I smiled. He kissed me again, passionately. I responded.

Wait! I have to settle this once and for all.

I pulled away.

“Ah! I’m sorry.” He suddenly said.

“No! It’s not that. It’s just—well, we’ll still—m-marry, right?” I said, blushing.

He looked shocked.

“Hey! Say something!” I said.

“Ah! Sorry. It just surprised me. Hey! Mizuki, you weren’t crying because of that, right?” he asked.

I felt ashamed. “Umm—yeah. I thought you’d want to break the contract.” I said, looking away.

He laughed.

“Hey! What’s that for?” I asked, feeling pissed.

“Pfft! You’re so silly. After all, why would I think of that? Alright! I guess it’s also my fault for not telling you.” He said.

“Tell me what?” I wondered.

“That since the time we spent together, the time when I realized you were the girl from my past and even when we’re separated, I keep on thinking of you.” He said, embracing me.

Did I just hear that right?

“Eh? So what exactly—“ I said.

“Geez—Mizuki! It’s really cheesy, you know!” he said, blushing. I stared at him.

“Ugh! Fine! I LOVE YOU ALRIGHT! I LOVE YOU! I LOVE YOU! I MIGHT RUN OUT OF BREATH SAYING THESE WORDS INFINITELY.” He shouted. I blushed.

I couldn’t keep myself from laughing.

“Hey! Don’t laugh!” He said.

I continued to laugh. His embrace loosened. I stopped laughing. I grabbed his collar and kissed him passionately.

“You have to become Konoe Mizuki.” He said.

“Yes.” I said.

It was as if to make up for the times we haven’t kissed, we didn’t think of keeping away.

“Ah! Wait! Someone might come.” I said.

“Don’t worry, I locked it.” He said.

“Hey! The others have their own key for this.” I said.

“Oh? Then if that’s the case then I also brought my own key to the VIP room reserved for me in this floor.” He said.

“There is?” I asked. I didn’t know about that.

“Yes. It was part of the contract. Shall we go?” he said.

Ah? “Ah! W-wait! Let me down!” I said. He was carrying me. Geez—It’s like we’re a couple on our honeymoon. Eeep! Then—

He opened the door of the room and locked it, putting me on the bed gently.

“It’s fine, right?” His face looked worried.

“First time, too?” I whispered.

He blushed. We kissed.

Our clothes left disheveled on the floor. What we did was just the same as what I dreamt of when I ran away with Eri-kun once. But the only difference is that, I didn’t feel scared at all. I didn’t hate what we did. It might just be because I’m doing it with the person I love the most.

The End