Kirito+Sinon (Incomplete)

Chapter 18

A new chapter!! (It's been really long, and I have no excuse.. TnT)

Asuna's POV

     I've always known that Sinon has liked Kirito. Probably still does. Ugh. I've always thought that it was a one side crush, or a really close friendship. If it had stayed that way, then Sinon and I would still have been good friends, and I might have been still alive. The corners of my lips curved down. If only... Argh! It's all her fault. I could've still been with Kirito. Enjoy my student life, and be alive. Not here, stuck as a NPC. I don't even have a role in the game to begin with. All I do is say some lines that'll help the player detect where the 'boss monster' is in a quest, apparently. Boring~

     I wonder if Kirito still likes me. No, he has to. He just has to. What if he doesn't like you, the current you? What if he doesn't like how you are right now. This changed, different you. The real you that you kept behind smiles?  My thoughts faltered for a second, but I regained composure. I trust Kirito, I've always trusted him. He wouldn't do such a thing. He wouldn't leave me. He wouldn't turn a cold shoulder on me. He won't ignore me. He wouldn't...! 

     I slowly breathed out, and closed my eyes. I have never let go of my trust of Kirito, even when he'd went off to play GGO, in favor of Kikuoka. I've always believed in him, that he'll come back to me safe and sound. But... there was Sinon. Last time Kirito and his friends were in ALO, I'd gotten a gist of where things were. I was listening in carefully, thinking about each words they've said concerning Kirito, and his life outside. 

     It seemed like Kirito and Sinon had gotten even closer than last time I'd seen them. Even more than just 'close, emotionally supportive, friends'. It's... What was the word. Oh yeah. 'Platonic', was it? My eyes narrowed in annoyance. Huh. GGO was where Kirito had met Sinon. Asada Shino.

Asada Shino, huh. Heh, should get ready for her next visit~ I giggled out loud at the thought. Yui had perked up to my quiet outburst, and had drifted over. "Mommy, what's the matter?" She questioned, cocking her head to her right. I beamed at her, shaking my head. "It's nothing, Yui. I'm just happy that I saw Papa last time, and I was thinking about him."

Kirito POV:

     I let out a warm smile as I gazed at Sinon, who was currently cracking up at a joke she just made. We had cuddled together inside her room for an hour, calming ourselves down within the presence of each other. No words were exchanged, as we expressed them in gentle hugs, and brief kisses. 

     My eyes slid closed, within the embrace of Sinon. Our arms and legs were entangled together, but comfortable. Just before absolute darkness, my eyes shifted towards the digital clock which was displaying on Sinon's desk. It was 3:21AM. 

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     I woke up with the sun in my eyes. I blinked rapidly to get accustomed to the intrusion of light. The curtains were half-closed, and the sunlight was streaming in. The rays hit Sinon's hair, making them glow a chestnut brown, a contrast to her usual raven black hair. I lifted my head up from the pillows, which were currently a tangled mess of our hair, took in the beautiful sight. She looked gorgeous: her face relaxed with no trace of grief, long eyelashes curved down, and rosy cheeks radiating from the sunlight. 

     I rested my head on my hand, still lying sideways from my previous position, softly smiling at the sight of her. I slowly drifted into my thoughts thinking about Sinon, eventually leading to Asuna. I wonder what she is doing in ALO... I mean she's told me that she became a NPC, but what kind? Giving out quests, helping out parties and players, merchant, villager... what? Maybe I should go see her sometime. But I said to Sinon I've been developing feelings for her.  I can't just waltz back to talk with Asuna. That'd be playing with both their feelings. What should I do? My mind desperately spun for an answer, leading to poor and lame excuses. Argh, what should I do? I have this nagging sixth sense that....

     "Hellooo?? Earth to Kirito!" I wrenched myself out of my thoughts. I smiled. "Hey, Sinon." Sinon laughed, her features crumpling. "Well, good morning to you too. I was surprised, you know, you just staring at me when I open my eyes! What were you thinking about?" She inquired, smiling at me. The sun rays were still shining on her. She looked so warm, with the glow illuminating behind her. I opened my mouth to reply. "Thinking about how pretty you are." I gave her a crooked smile, thinking to myself it was partially true. I was, indeed, thinking about her. I'll talk to Sinon about Asuna after I've sorted things out with Asuna. 

     A blush crept to Sinon's cheeks, had a short staring competition before she looked away."You took so long to respond!" She exclaimed. I chuckled, the feeling of uncertainty washing away. "Go get washed, and come down stairs. I'll make pancakes." She rose from the bed, grabbing her glasses. I smirked. "Pancakes sounds great! Thanks, Sinon." She paused in the doorway, looking back. "Of course, no problem. Take your time and come down when you're ready." I could hear her soft footsteps leading downstairs. I had a grin on my face the whole time while I was in the bathroom. 

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A lot of comments have been coming up, and I said that I'll update... and I have no excuse. I'm sorry. Here is a new chapter, it's been 10 months already O.O

I still love Asuna, she's a great character! I just tried to make her character in this fanfiction more... Yandere. Loved Ordinal Scale. Tried to make my style more elegant, and tried not to repeat the same adjectives over and over again... Hope it worked :)