“Ichigo~ Ichigooo~”
Saniwa-sama is looking for me, but i’m busy taking care of the garden at the time so i can’t answer her. I feel bad. That reminds me, Saniwa-sama never get bored of following me huh? She’s like this everyday. It makes me feel like i’m more special to her than the others. Well, is it ok to think like this? At least, i want to believe it.
I always think Saniwa-sama is such a cute girl. She’s nice to everyone, she puts other before herself. That makes me want to protect her with all i have.
*sigh* I heave a soft sigh. I also want to spend more time with Saniwa-sama. Just then, someone covers my eyes from behind.
“Guess whoooo? Teehee~”
These small hands and that sweet voice, it belongs to only one person. I know who it is but maybe i should go along with her joke.
“Etto…Is it Tsurumaru-dono?”
“Wrong~”
She’s giggling so cutely. I put my hand on hers gently, i can feel her warmth.
“Well, Saniwa-sama?”
“Bingo!”
Saniwa-sama pulls her hands back and jumps in front of me. I laugh at her cute reactions and pat her head. Seems like she likes it whenever i do this.
“I’m sorry Saniwa-sama, I knew it was you.”
“Eeeeh? Not fair Ichigo! You knew it was me all along~”
Ah, she turns away while pouting and puffing her cheeks up. Pfft~ So adorable.
“My bad. Will this make up for it?”
I bend down and drop a light kiss on her forehead. Then i pull back a few inches and look into her big honey-color eyes. The wind blows gently through the garden, caressing my cheeks. But it makes Saniwa-sama’s hair flutter all over her face.
“Haha~ Come, i’ll tie your hair up for you.”
I pull her closer and gather her hair up, tying it from the front. In this position, people may think we’re hugging. Well, it doesn’t matter. In fact, i’d like people to think we’re hugging. That way, somehow, they’ll assume I and Saniwa-sama are together so they won’t get close to her.
Wait what am i thinking? Since when did i start to feel this jealous?
“Hey are you done yet Ichigo?”
“A..ah yes.”
“By the way Ichi~ It’s still early, do you want to go to the sunflower field with me?”
“Sure..wait what? Ichi?”
“Haha yes. I’ll call you Ichi from now on. Cuz i like you.”
Gosh how could she say that so casually with such an innocent face? I’m happy that she gave me a nickname though. I believe she never call anyone else by nickname, so it makes me even happier.
*At the sunflower field:
“Waaahh! Look Ichi~ Sooooo beautiful!”
Saniwa is getting excited as she runs forward the field at full speed.
“Watch out Saniwa-sa…”
*thud* Before i could finish warning her, she falls face down on the grass. I hurriedly rush to her and help her get up. Oh dear, she got some scratches on her face and arms now. If only i was faster…I hold her hand tightly while wiping dirt off her face with the other hand. It’s good to her cheerful face and getting all excited but i shouldn’t have let this happen.
“Ahaha~ It’s only a few scratches Ichi. You’re looking so serious right now.”
“Of course! After all you..you’re…”
“I’m what?”
Geez~ I can’t hold it anymore!
“You’re the girl that i love!”
I bet my face looks ridiculous right now because i can feel the heat on my cheeks. To think that I, the composed Ichigo would be stuck in a situation like this..I’m pathetic. I turn away while cover my face with the back of my hand, i don’t want to show this side of me to Saniwa-sama.
“…..Pfft~ Ichi. Look this way.”
After hesitating for a moment, i turn to look at Saniwa-sama but her face is right in front my mine, only a few inches away. As if not letting me run away, Saniwa-sama grabs the collar of my coat and presses her soft lips against mine. Wha..what?
“Mmn~”
Oh no, she’s making a cute sound. What am i supposed to do? I put my hand on her shoulder and push her away gently.
“S..Saniwa-sama…”
“You..don’t like it Ichi? I thought my feelings should be obvious?”
Saniwa-sama looks down, sadness clouded her face.
“No no~ It’s not that i don’t like it. It’s just that…you suddenly did that. Of course any man would be surprised.”
So i am special to her after all. No words can describe how happy i am right now. I’ve never felt like this before. It’s as if…this isn’t real. I cup her cheeks in my hands, whisper to her gently:
“I…I love you, Saniwa-sama.”
“Will you stop calling me with such honorifics?”
“What? Then…Saniwa?”
“Yup! Teehee~”
Haha~ She’s too cute. From now on, i won’t hold back anymore. I smile at her, feeling my love for her grows stronger by minute. This time, i kissed her firmly on the lips. She’s making cute noise again. Her lips are so soft and sweet, it’s making me want to kiss her forever. I keep kissing her while making a vow to myself that i’ll protect her and love her for as long as i live.