I found you in April

My Savior

Kousei's POV

After another amazing day with the people I cherish most, Watari and my beloved Kaori, at my side, it was time for us to go to the auditorium. I could notice Kaori getting more anxious as the day went on. She was trying her utmost to hide it but she was not doing a very good job. Anytime I tried to ask her about it, she always brushed it off and flashed a smile. It saddened me to see her like this but I knew why she wouldn't say anything.

She was afraid she would ruin the day. As if she ever could...

We said our goodbyes to Watari as we parted ways with him. I knew I might be able to get her to come out of her shell when it was just the two of us.

I pulled her into an embrace. She buried her head in my chest and we just stayed like that for a while. Eventually, I pulled her head up to meet mine, looked into her eyes, and said a few simple words.

"I believe in you. Please trust in me when I say that. I wouldn't want anyone else on that stage with me. We might bomb completely. They could hate us. Everything could fall apart around us, but we'll have each other. If all else fails, we have each other. I believe in us."

We shared a kiss and made our way to the backstage area. I held her hand tightly all the way there. I wouldn't let go and she squeezed my hand just as tight. But then she stopped in her tracks...

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Kaori's POV

I've been dreading this moment all day. I knew this was a possibility. I would do anything to not be in this situation right now. If Kousei wasn't with me, I would've run in the other direction by now. Why did the one thing I didn't want have to happen?

It was her. My arch nemesis, my rival, another reason my childhood was so horrible. Sayori. This has the potential to be the thing to ruin my day.

No! Stay strong for Kousei! He's with me. He makes me strong.

I don't know how, but I will face her.

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"Well, well, well. Look who it is."

My blood ran cold. I didn't expect her to comment so soon. I didn't even think she would remember me. So much for wishful thinking.

I guess my natural response was to squeeze Kousei's hand. He held mine tight and walked in front of me.

We ignored her. Kousei was going to say something. I knew he wanted to. He had the courage I never could but he knew I was uncomfortable so we walked on.

"3 years on and you're still just as much of a chicken."

I didn't want this. What did I do to deserve it?

"I'm sorry Kaori. I can't let her talk to you like that!"

I was so thankful for him in that moment but I was anxious. How would she react? What would she do?

"The difference between Kaori Miyazono and you, Ms. Sayori what ever the hell your surname is, is that Kaori lets her music do the talking! And the sound she makes is a lot sweeter than yours."

After saying that, he retook my hand and pulled me away.

"Thank you. Look at how pathetic I am. I can't even stand up for myself."

"You are not pathetic! You're the furthest thing from it. I will stand up for you forever. As many times as you want. I will be here for you always, no matter what! Without you, I'm nothing. Your actions will speak for you and we'll show her just how amazing Kaori Miyazono can be. Today is the start of your comeback story. We're going on a journey. Together."

"I'm so lucky. I love you." I mumbled into his ear.

"The lucky one is me. Let's show these people just what Miyarima are made of!"

"Okay!"

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A/N: So that's the end of that chapter! I hope you enjoyed it. The big performance is next up!