Magic and Blades

Part 3: A Simple Date

(Your POV)

Been a week since we cleared the floor. But my Yuuki never left my brain. Everytime our groups meet up, I can’t help but look at her and my sense seem to fuzz a bit. I thought I was getting sick, but that was just a lie I told myself.

Right now I was on the train with my brothers on the train. Kana was humming with some headphones on. Forrest was next to me as he was looking out the window, but then looked towards me. “You have that face on again. Thinking about Yuuki?” He asked, causing me to huff. “Yes. As much I don’t want to admit it.” I said. “I see no reason for you to feel ashamed. You two clearly like one another. I say about time one of you ask the question.” Forrest said.

“When did you become the romantic?” I asked.

“Since my older brother has trouble admitting his feelings.” Forrest said.

“You sound like Aunt Camilla.”

“We do spend a considerable amount of time with her, especially when we were younger. It was bound to rub off.”

I rolled my eyes and went back to my thoughts. Mainly if I was going to ask her out, how? Do I just walk up to her and ask? Or do I be elaborate like those drama shows Forrest watch? I guess I started muttering. Forrest tugged my sleeve and I looked at him. “You are muttering.” Forrest told me and I bit my lip, becoming silent. Maybe the straight forward.

(Later in ALO)

I walked around with Kana and Forrest. We were meeting up with the Sleeping Knight’s and Kirito’s group to just do some exploration of a few areas. As we drew closer to the meeting spot, my heart did beat faster. I took in a breath and tried to calm down a bit, but it didn’t work as we turned the corner. Upon seeing Yuuki, that warm feeling returned. Butterflies I think Forrest called it. We were greeted and I saw Yuuki looking at me, a blush as equal to the one I got. I looked away, trying to hide it.

We were going to stock up first, so that gave me time to talk with Yuuki, though this was a bit harder than I thought since I was not finding the words. That was when at one store, Forrest elbowed me and it startled me enough to be knocked into Yuuki. Some reason I felt many eyes on me. I sighed and took in a breath. “Yuuki….I was wondering if maybe this weekend, we could meet up for an outing?” I said. I could feel Forrest’s and Kana’s facepalm. Yuuki giggled, probably at out I asked. “If you’re asking me out, yes. I will go on a date.” Yuuki said, causing my blush to come back. “G-good….then um, Saturday? Twelve?” I asked and Yuuki nodded. “See you then!” She said.

(Saturday)

I looked at my watch. Ten till Twelve. I was dressed in a black denim jacket, purple under shirt, black pants and shoes. I still had on my glass (I don’t like contacts) and my hair was done neatly and I had a hairband in to keep the wind from blowing it about.  After another ten minutes of waiting, Yuuki showed up. Seeing her in real life, it was a bizarre, mainly because she looked exactly like her Avatar in game. Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised, but internet games you know? “I hope I’m not late.” She said.

Yuuki had short black-brownish hair held back with a hairband as well. Her skin was a bit pale, but she looked fine. She had on a purple dress with black stockings, and boots. She also wore a dark purple jacket as well.

“No you’re not...whoa.” I said. Yuuki blushed. “I-I guess I look good huh?” Yuuki asked and I nodded. “You look good too. I didn’t think you wore glasses though, but they fit you.” Yuuki said. “T-thanks.” I said. Jeez get it together (FN). “So, um, shall we get going?” I asked, holding up my arm. Yuuki blushed, but took it nonetheless and we began walking. “So, where are we going?” Yuuki asked.