Aya's POV
I picked a red flower from the patch and put it on my ear, as a couple of my liking bathed in the artificial sunlight. I looked back where Kirito and Seth were to see if they were finally done talking. Strangely, they were both staring at me. This is so weird, why the hell are they staring at me? Were they talking about me?! God please no! I smiled to try to hide the fear of embarrassment creeping into my self. I grabbed my pick of flowers, got up and started walking towards the boys, mostly looking at the ground to avoid their dissecting eyes. Seth then pulled my arm so I reached them quicker.
Seth: Come on now, don't be shy. You were talking so enthusiatically just a moment ago.
He smiled at me, his cheshire cat face letting me know he did something mischevious. My blood froze. I swear to God, if he said something embarrassing about me to Kirito, he is DEAD. I almost death-glared at him, but I remembered Kirito's prescence. I can't act mean in front of him! I stood still for a moment, not sure what to do. Seth, with his telekinetic superpowers, read me like an open book (seriously, he always does this to me, but how?! Sibling bonds? No, that's stupid) and raised an eyebrow playfully, as if rubbing his victory in my face. Shitty Seth, he planned it all. All I could do is punch his arm softly and giggle.
Aya: You huge dork.
He laughed back, the little shit. Wait for us to be alone Seth, I will make you spit the truth of what you said to Kirito, you just fucking wait and see---
Kirito: So, do you like SAO so far Aya?
Oh crap did he talk to me?! Shit I spaced out! Get yourself together! I responded quickly and almost in a whisper, for I didn't notice the lack of air in my lungs for a proper sentence. I only cared about responding to his question so I didn't look stupid.
Aya: YeahIloveit.
Kirito: Sorry, what did you say?
Oh for fuck's sake! Great fucking job Aya! Just GREAT! I started blushing like a maniac, so I covered my face while I tried to spit out a normal answer.
Aya: I love SAO a lot, so far it's great.
Kirito: I'm glad to hear so. Hey, do you know how to use weapons already?
Aya: Weapons? Not really, didn't have much time to mess around with the menu heh.
Kirito: Did you teach her something about it, Seth?
Seth: Not yet. I wanted to introduce her to low-level enemies so she could practice.
Kirito: Cool. I could teach you a thing or two Aya, if you don't mind.
Holy shit he wants to teach me how to fight?! Welp, that was unexpected. I tried not to blush more. God, it's not a date, what is wrong with me?!
Aya: Yeah, I would like to.
I noticed Seth was looking at his menu. Did he get any messages? Please, don't let it be his friends, I wanna stay with Kirito longer---
Seth: Hm. I'm sorry, Kirito, but we must go. There are some friends that are waiting for us.
Fuck.
Kirito: It's ok. See you later Seth!
No.
Seth: Sure thing! Let's go Aya.
Shit! I tried to say goodbye, but no words came out of my mouth. I only managed to form a shitty goodbye smile on my face as Seth dragged me down the concrete path. Aaaand there goes the opportunity to talk to Kirito again, even to ever see him again in SAO or EVER in life. Ah, yes, such a terrible and depressing view I witness as I wave goodbye to all the romantic or even platonic possibilities I ever had with this incredibly hot and nice guy--- All of the sudden my menu pops up with a notification. I stood still, making Seth stop his walk. I opened it, noticing I had a friend request. From no other than Kirito. I looked back, only to lock my eyes with his. The sadness surrounding me was filled with hope in less than a second. He stared into my eyes, his voice filling the atmosphere.
Kirito: Let's keep in touch, ok?
I was so surprised that the only thing my body was able to do was nod as I accepted the request immediately.
