Through Thick and Thin

Introduction

Asuna's POV

It was just like any other day at school. Just me and Kazuto quietly enjoying each other's company. It was Lunch. I brought our lunches out of my big collar full beach bag, and Kazuto's eyes widened in amazement as if this was my first time making them. I laughed, and handed it to him. I know he was trying to be polite even though he was hungry, so he carefully took his lunch from out of my hands and scarfed it down. I rolled my eyes, and unwrapped my lunch, taking a couple of bites of it. It was one of my famous bentos with noddles, chicken, and peas.

I looked over at Kazuto, he was slouched in his seat waiting on me to get done eating. He seemed to be looking in the distance as he always did when he spaced out. I took a big bite of my lunch, then tapped his shoulder while I swallowed it down. He turned to me laughing.

"What's so funny?"

"You have noodles all over your mouth."

"Oh, really? Well, can you hand me my mirror from my purse?"

"There's no need for that. Here, I'll help you."

"Ok, if you say so."

He nodded, then brushed the noodles off of my face. I smiled, continuing to eat my lunch.

"Thanks, my love."

"Your welcome, Asuna."

I pouted. He never calls me anything other than Asuna. I guess, he just prefers my name over any pet name he could give me. I finished my lunch, and wiped my face off then layed my head on Kazuto's shoulder. He pulled me into his embrace. Kazuto was so warm, and he smelled of popcorn. I smiled and sat there enjoying his company. Lately, he has been so busy, so I can't see him as often as I usually do. It's really been rough. Everyone says absence makes the heart grow fonder, but his absence only has made my heart shatter into a million pieces. But, now, I never felt so free. And finally happy. I'm on top of the world.

"Kazuto?"

"Hmn? What is it, Asuna? Is there something wrong?"

My hands turned clammy, and buried my head in his chest. I felt the heat to my cheeks intensify.

"I-- I wanted to talk to you about something."

He pulled my chin up, so I would be facing him.

"Asuna, you know you can talk to me about anything."

"I know, but do you remember what you said to me back in SAO about moving in together, and getting married?"

"Of course, I remember that day perfectly. What about it?"

"Well... why don't we get married after high-school? I mean, there is nothing standing in our way! So, why don't we?"

"What about your mom?"

"You know I don't care about her. I could care less about her. I care about us, I love you."

"If you say so, then I would love to. And, I love you too."

Kazuto leans in, stroking my cheek. He gazes into my eyes, while I stare into his. I smile, and close my eyes. I have missed him so much over the past couple of days. Today, it's been such a relief to see him. He pulls me in, placing his lips gently on mine, deepening the kiss we shared. I melted into it. Nothing could make this day any more perfect than it is. I felt so alive at that moment, if only we could stop time and I could stay in this moment forever.

The bell rang. He was the first to pull away. That stupid bell! It just had to ring when me and Kazuto were having a moment! I grunted, then walked to 6th period. Only a few more hours, and I will be in Kazuto's arms again.