"A Love Story" Kaede and Shuichi

Chapter 2

Shuichi's POV

I was laying in bed, looking up at the ceiling. My brain was spinning with thoughts, almost like a storm. Some thoughts were pleasant, some not. But out of everything, I focused my mind on Kaede. Her smile appeared in my head and I smiled. Her beautiful straight blonde hair that looked like silk. I wondered what it felt like, even to pull a strand behind her ear. A blushing Kaede appeared in my head and I realised I was blushing too.

    I was snapped back to reality as the doorbell for my dorm rang. I looked to the side, looking at my clock before sitting up. It was 9:30pm.. I wonder what they want? I didn't bother to say anything back as I was scared if a murderer might be lurking behind the door.

    I opened it a crack but was surprised to see Kaede. Her eyes slightly widened at the sight of me and a sweet rose color filled her cheeks. I sighed in relief and opened the door.

    "Oh, Kaede," I said, not really knowing what else to say. I waited for her to say something to me.

    "H-Hi.. Sorry I couldn't sleep. I hope I didn't wake you up," She asked as I noticed her hands clasped in front of her. She slightly fidgeted with her hands.

    "No, you didn't. I couldn't sleep either," I say. She smiles and I hoped my words made her less nervous.

    "I was wondering if you wanted to walk around," She said simply.

    "Sure," I said cheerfully. I didn't know why but she didn't seem to be in her positive, happy mood like usual. I suspected it was nothing, or maybe she was just nervous like I was. I felt my palms getting sweaty so I turned around.

    "Let me just put on my shoes real quick," I said. I heard her respond in a sweet "Okay" as I walked toward the right side of my bed. I put my shoes back on, as I was still wearing my normal clothes and not my pajamas yet.

    I walked back to the door and walked out. She backed up a few steps before I locked the door. I turned to her.

    "So, where do you want to walk?" I asked. She looked to one of the sides of the hallway.

    "Well, I was wondering if maybe the scenery where we sat today would be more pretty at night. I thought I would take you along with me so I wouldn't be alone," She said, turning back to me. Her voice was more confident now, and I was sure her positive self was returning.

    "Oh, alright," I say and without any further words she starts walking. I catch up to her and start walking with her, side by side. My heart thumped loudly in my ears as I thought of what I should do when we get there. She's a perfect girl, and I really like her for that. Maybe I should tell her, tonight.. The thought made all my nerves arise in me, even chills went up my covered arms. I should tell her tonight. I mean, she feels the same way right? She wanted to go here with me. Oh.. what am I saying? I'm getting my hopes up, I'm sure she doesn't like me like that. My thoughts were up and down, battling each other inside my head before I thought, I'm wasting this precious time I have with her. I need to just calm down and enjoy these moments before they are gone. I decided to calm down and walked with her, trying not to worry about all the feelings bubbling inside me, wanting to arise. After a little while, I finally was free of my thoughts and all I felt was a warmth in my heart from the presence of that beautiful girl, Kaede.