An Invitation to A Love Letter (Story of Seasons Trio of Towns Fanfic)

Eve

"Wayne...?"

I just... Said it out loud.

"Y-You're kidding... R-right?"

I have a chance to take back what I said but is that really what I want?

Gathering all my strength and courage, I shook my head. "I'm not."

Nanami, contemplating on whether or not to speak, she decided to do so by firmly holding my hand and leading me to a nearby bench.

"Wayne, is that true?" for the first time, she was looking straight at me with all ears. She cared about my feelings and wanted to confirm them before she would react. Like this, I wouldn't be able to not tell her.

"Yes." I nodded slowly.

"Then-" before she spoke another word, I decided to cut her off. It wasn't an appropriate thing to do to a lady but I needed to let her know. "But will you listen to me first?"

"Uh-huh, of course I will." she wasn't freaked out and she wasn't angry either. She was kind and patient, just like how she always is.

I took off my hat and placed it down somewhere. I decided to keep a close but safe distance between Nanami and I before I began. "At first, I thought of you as just another friendly and hardworking sort of gal but the more I watched you, the more I became impressed. Before long, I realized that my mind would be driftin' to you whenever I got a free moment."

"I wanted to be with you, to watch you work towards your dream from a special place closer to you than anyone." Tightening, but not too much, both my hands engulfed Nanami's much smaller hand.

I then remember all the times when Nanami was asking for a favor and I would gladly try to do something for her. "If you ever needed help, I wanted to be the first one there to offer it."

"I'd never felt anything like that before, and I had no idea how to handle it. It took me awhile to work up the courage to want to say it to you. And now, it's out in the open just like that." I sort of regret having it revealed in this manner yet maybe I should be thankful instead for my own accident.

"I didn't want to ruin our current relationship, truly... but I can't hold these feelings in any longer."

Nanami didn't speak. She wasn't sure if this was the moment yet.

"...So, here goes. Okay?" I still have a lot more to confess to her but I think this one will sum it all up. "Nanami, I'm in love with you."

Her hands instantly became warm and I knew why. Her face becoming so red like this, because of me, I'd want to kiss her right here and now. "I want ya to be my girl, standin' by my side and smilin' that beautiful smile of yours. In exchange, I could only offer myself to you." I loosed a big breath and closed my eyes.

"But you don't have to answer right away. I know that this is all too much to take up since it was the spur of the moment. I'd never want to make you feel pressured, Nanami, so take your time." This was where I stopped talking and almost impatiently waited for Nanami's turn.

*NANAMI*

WHAT.

WHATHWHATAHWYAHATWWHAT.

WAYNE LIKES ME?

WHOEHAT-WHENACK, I can't even think properly. When did he start liking me? What does he see in me? The handsomest, kindest, most thoughtful guy in Westown who is sought after by numerous girls is in love with me?

Whaaaaaat. Am I dreaming? Is this a prank? No, of course it isn't. Wayne isn't a monster but I can't believe this is happening to me and this is coming from Wayne of all people.