Black Rose

"My 3 Year Old"

Today was Tuesday and Hotaru didn't talk to me at all. We walk to school together, but in an awkward silent."So.. Hotaru, are you making any friends?", I cut off the silent between us.

"Uh.. Yea", he reply with a monotone voice. I was going to ask something but I heard someone call my name in the distance, I saw Anku waving his hand in the air.

I laugh and wave back at him. Soon Hotaru and I caught up with Anku,"You must be Hotaru! I am Anku, Minami's friend! Nice to meet you!", Anku let out his hand waiting for Hotaru to take it.

"Yes.. Nice to meet you too..", Hotaru let out a sweet yet small smile. The bell rung and we all heard to class. Today we were learning about art and the history of the famous artists. I looked over at Hotaru, he gaze at me but then turn away. Now I am really confused!

During lunch dozens of girl came to Hotaru's desk and surrounded him. I looked at me asking for help, but Anku came and drag me outside for lunch. I felt bad for Hotaru but I am sure he is fine.

We were eating and sharing jokes and story, I laugh so hard when Anku made an impression of his dad. Then I felt something, like someone touched my neck,"Minami..", it spoke. I quickly turn around but no one was there, I turn my head left and right.

"Minami.. What wrong??", Anku ask me in concern.

"Oh.. Uhh.. Yea! I thought someone called my name! Hehe!". But I was sure I heard someone call my name. Soon after lunch the class continue and it was as boring as it always was. I didn't pay attention at all, instead I was think of what the voice was.

After School
Hotaru and I enter, and Hotaru went to his room right away again! This time I was curious so I knock on his door, I turn the knob but it was locked."Hotaru! Open the door!!", I bang on the door.

"What do you want??", Hotaru shot back.

"Stop being a 3 year old and open the door!!", I kept on banging the door and Hotaru soon open up. I went in, Hotaru sat at the edge of his bed and face the floor. I lean in the wall and cross my arm,"What's going on?? You have been acting weird lately.."

"Uh.. Minami.. Why?", Hotaru spoke.

"Huh?"

"Why do you laugh when...Why do you have laugh when Anku is with you..But you never with me.. Do you not want me here..??", Hotaru ask. I went over and stood in front of him, he looked up and at that moment I flicked his forehead.

"What was that for?!?", Hotatu yell holding his forehead.

"Geez! Stop acting like a 3 year old! I like having you around.. I have someone to talk to and share memories with, and Anku and you are my best friend!", I said.

I saw that sweet wide smile that I have always loved. Hotaru place his head between my breast and his arms wrapped around his waist to pull me in. He snuggle his head in between.

I felt my face heat up and my chest pounding fast. "H-H-Hotaru!! W-What a-are you d-doing?!?", I try to push him away but he wouldn't let go. Hotaru looked up at me.

"Hehehe! I love Minami!!", he said. Which melt my heart, but I knew he didn't mean it, he sees me as a friend. I stroke his black hair and smile with a tint of redness on my cheeks. After a while he let go of me,"Minami! Thank you!". I nod. I sat down next to him on his bed.

"Nee~ Hotaru.. I heard a voice that was calling my name.. And I looked around but no one was there.. And it sounds like a male voice..Who do you think it is...",I explain. Hotaru put his palm on his chin, as if he is thinking about who it could be.

"I am not sure.. Hey! We should go ask Queen Rosemary sometime..", Hotaru suggest and I nod excitedly. I stood up and Hotaru follow, we put on our shoe and head out. I took Hotaru's hand and ran to the cafe near the park. I order one large Ice cream bowl for the both of us. We waited at our table for the ice cream to come.

"Yummy!!", Hotaru took the first scoop. I smile at his reaction, I, too, took some scoop, I looked over at Hotaru and saw some cream on his face, I couldn't help but giggle. Hotaru notice and looked at me,"W-What are you laughing at?!?", Hotaru puffed up his cheeks.

"Geez! Here let me help you!", I took a napkin and wipe the cream on his face. Hotaru giggled, I tilt my head in confusion,"You have something in you face too!".

I blush in embarrassment and took my hand and wipe my mouth, but Hotaru was just laughing now."Here, I'll get it for you", he lean closer to me and lick the corner on my lips. In shock I cover my mouth and turn into shade of red.

"H-H-Hotaru?!?", I shout in shock.

"Hehehe! Don't worry I got it!", Hotaru wasn't embarrassed at all, while I couldn't breathe right. My heart pounding, and trying to break free out of my chest. I took a deep breath, and I nod in thanks and we continue scooping our ice cream. I looked over at Hotaru, who was enjoying his ice cream. I was really glad Hotaru was back, he is still such a 3 year old though.

"Minami! What are you looking at?!? Is there something on my face?!?", Hotaru said touching his face. I laugh at his action and shook my head.

"No, it's nothing...", I continue eating, while Hotaru puffed up his cheek and turning red. Even though he is such a 3 year old... He is my 3 year old...