When you imagine someone who makes you feel special no matter what that person does, it’s love.

And I knew that because I heard Kira’s voice, and his presence made me feel bubbly. The time we shared together tickles my stomach, like there are butterflies in it.

That’s what they say, but for me… just having him by my side is enough. I’m always missing him, and wishing to stay with me for at least a bit longer.

But I don’t want to be selfish about it. Despite of our short time together, this night is wonderful because I spent it with him, together with Kagome. Both of them are dear to me.

“It’s a bit disappointing since I didn’t take a video about his guitar playing. I want to watch it over and over.”

Yeah, hearing him sing and watching his guitar playing made me fall in love with him even more. It might sound like a cliche type, or a delusional thing, but for me, that moment captured my feelings.

Arriving at the station, I got off from the train and walks back home. I’m familiar with this place and some of the neighborhoods here knows me, so I’m confident to walk.

The sound of geta clacking on the cement road I’m walking. Yet my mind recalls the song he sang. “Promise, huh?” my lips formed a smile as I utter the title of the song.

I tried to recall the rhythm on my mind, and hums softly while walking. Each words on the lyrics made me flutter. The way how he delivered each line entices me.

“Someday, huh… a day when you want to say you also like me.” I giggled as muttering it. Kira, he says he’s still trying to sort it out. I know he has the same feelings as mine.

Yet, I don’t want to rush everything. I like the way we have right now. I like how we just see each other, giving him the hint how much I like him; how much I care for him.

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And for the reason why we have this kind of relationship.

A close, yet a distant one.

We’re testing the waters. Seeing if we’re good enough to see each other. I also want to be ready to committing to him. At that time he saved me from that pervert, I knew these feelings grow each time we’re together.

Without me noticing, I arrived home. “I’m back.” greeting from the door, I called out.

“Welcome back.” mom appeared while holding a ladle as she got off from the kitchen. “Have you eaten already? If you’re still hungry, I made *nikujaga.”

“Yeah, I haven’t eat much at the festival.”

“All right. You go change first and wash your hands, I’ll prepare your meal.”

“Thank you, mom.” I smile and goes upstairs to my room. Entering inside, I checked my phone from my drawstring yukata bag.

“I arrived home safe.” a message from Kira appeared. My lips formed a smile as seeing his name on the screen. It feels like surreal; the moment we had awhile ago.

“I also just got home too.” I immediately send the message and places it down on my table. Removing the *obi wrapped my waist, a sudden text comes up. I quickly checked my phone and sees his reply.

“Great. But I was thinking I could walk you home…?”

Huh. So he had thought of it, huh? Giggling, I send another text. “We can see each other sometime again. And perhaps, that time, you can walk me home?”

I feel my face getting hot while thinking about it. We’re not even dating yet, but knowing he is concern on me makes me giddy.

Getting changed in my casual clothes, I sit down on the bed while looking at my phone.

“All right. Well, I do want to spend more time with you.”

I know, right? And I feel the same way. Tonight was spectacular. You made me feel happy.

“Same. I also want to stay a bit longer with you.” I send another one and lay down. Planking my body down on the bed, I screamed while burying my face on the pillow.

“Oh, gosh… I can’t hide my happiness!”

Turning forward, I get the plushie toy sitting at the side of my bed and hugs it. I imagine this toy is Kira; he’s lying here with me and embracing each other. Kind of bubbly to perceive.

And I wish that day will come we become closer than before. “Kei, dinner’s ready.”

From the door of my room, mom knocks to call me for dinner. “I’m coming!” I stand up and place my phone on the bed. On the screen left the message: “I want to see you soon.” sent on him.

Yeah, today’s just the start of my pursuing his feelings. I want get closer in our gap. And I want him to show me how he truly feels.