60 First Love Syndrome (9)

11:00 AM, 2035 Central Market

"Break time, break time ~!" Lila chirped, as she sat down next to him. The contact of the girl's shoulders against his surprised him.

Haruka stared at her speechless.

So, why did she sit next to him? He doesn't understand. Still, Haruka observed her. She's pretty. He doesn't mind sitting next to her like this. He finds her gaze landing on his, and she laughed softly. Haruka looked away; what are they doing? This situation is stupid.

"Ouch," Lila exclaimed. He turned back to her and noticed that she immediately took a bite of the steaming hot meat bun.

So careless, "Gee, wait until it's finished cooling first."

"I hurt my tongue."

Haruka opened up a bottle of water, drinks it and shifted closer to the girl. He bent down and captured her lips in his.

"Ummm.."

After a few minutes, Haruka pulled back.

"Should be better."

The girl seemed to be rendered speechless. He found it cute how she was desperately evading his gaze. But it didn't last long since Lila spoke up. Cheeks still stained red.

"Haruka. Do you want some?" Lila shyly offered.

"Yeah."

Pretty good... He usually doesn't eat this kind of stuff, but when he does, he notices how different it is to restaurant food. "Haruka. I have some sushi; do you want some?"

"Sure."

After a few minutes of eating, Haruka noticed that there was something wrong, "...Why do you keep feeding me?" he asked her, suspicion filled his tone. What's the catch? She didn't put anything strange in the food right?

"Well, you haven't been eating well recently."

Lila said.

He sensed the girl's concerned tone and exhaled deeply. Of course, if she has hidden intentions. It's a good one.

". . You have to eat as well. Forget about me."

Haruka said.

"Um, so you're worried about me?"

"I suppose."

Why does she seem so happy? Idiot. She's an idiot. "Let's take a look at the stands more since we're on break."

Haruka suggested as he looked away from her. This girl keeps on messing with him.

"Kay!"

......

No matter where they went Lila seemed excited, "Look, Look! It's even prettier over here, and wow look at …"

Well, she did react this way earlier too. But, something's different now. His gaze landed on the girl's hand intertwined with his. Should he tell her? As he was debating about this, she suddenly realised. "I'm so sorry!" Lila exclaimed loudly.

It irked him that she apologised, but Haruka shook his head. Don't think about it too much, "I don't mind. So, don't let go."

"...R--right..." Lila shyly looked down, "Um, I think I don't mind too.."

"Quit blushing."

Haruka said. Seeing her beat red face made him equally as nervous.

Lila stuttered out an apology, "S-sorry!"

Ah geez, she's way too nervous. "Plain signboards for the festival; we should look for some."

Haruka murmured.

"Ah, I thought I saw some over there earlier.."

"Let's go."

Is he angry at her? He doesn't know. It's true he was frustrated when he realised she wasn't there, but she's more or less made it up to him, hasn't she? They've gotten closer. There's a distance yes, but they are surely closer than before. It feels surreal that this is even happening. Him walking happily side by side someone again; like back then. But, something's different.

Does he like this change? He isn't sure exactly, but he is happy, being with her like this. So he wants to know exactly how she feels. Haruka broke the silence and spoke up, "Hey."

"Yes?"

"Are you, okay with dates like this?"

"Date?!" Lila exclaimed happily. Seeing the girls reaction, he averted his gaze awkwardly. Why is she so happy about that? Idiot.

"I'm kidding."

Haruka is surprised when Lila continued, "Oh, um, I guess...if it were a date we wouldn't have come together. And I'd have worn something prettier...and we would have made plans for it…"

Then, let's do that next time.

Haruka wanted to say but held himself back.

It's not like he wants to distance himself from her. All the heat that rushed to his head and jumbled his senses has vanished now. He's able to think calmly.

That's why, Haruka tugged on the girl's hand, "I want to kiss."

"Right, um…"

He moved her away from the crowd and found a quiet spot. Before his hungry lips fell on hers, it does not take him long before he gets her panting his name, "aka..uka.."

"Cling to me." he murmured against her ear. She does so almost immediately. It surprised him slightly.

God, this is good. Lila tastes so good, is it good for her too? "Ahhnnn…."

One word appeared in his head, seeing the girls like this. Hotel, there is one nearby here. "Hotel?" he murmured...

"Haruka...we can't just ditch the others."

But he can. They aren't relevant to him.

"Nmgh.mmhg. Well. If you say so, I'll take you right here."

Instead, this is torture, look how vulnerable she is. His body ached and throbbed with need. Need for her. To think they've only kissed this whole time, a miracle when he wants her this much. He was aroused, looking at Lila's flushed appearance made it worse for him.

"Id--idio-ah..…" she struggled in his arms. Perhaps Lila understood what went on his mind.

Someone called out to him, "Oh? Isn't that Haruka?"

He halted, as he heard a familiar voice approaching them. Damn, what annoying timing.

"Wow, it is! What have you been doing?"

Saiki asked.

"Reading the atmosphere wrong," Haruka stated flatly.

"My bad dude."

Haruka exhaled deeply, "Not like you to be here."

"Right, but my girlfriend digs this sort of stuff.".

"Girlfriend?"

Haruka repeated.

"I finally found one. The love of my life."

Haruka's gaze landed on the girl he was with; eyes widened slightly. He quietly sighed in his head. This guy has such bad taste. The love of your life? This one is only playing with you. What did he show her? His car? If he did, it's natural she's together with him.

"Girlfriend?"Saiki looked at Lila, clearly interested.

Lila shyly looked at him. Well...he supposed he might as well, not like this guy will blab. Haruka nodded.

"Wow! For real, this is great; let's all look around together."

"If she wants to."

His gaze landed on hers and found that the girl was blushing madly. What's with her now?

"Ye-yes, let's go."

.....

Haruka should have been more attentive, but he was too caught up being lost in his own thoughts. Thankfully, he managed to catch her before she collapsed. He scooped her into his arms without hesitation. It surprised him even now, how light she was.

Lila struggled in his arms, as she exclaimed, "Wahh--um, p--put me down!"

"Don't be stubborn." he murmured, half amused at the girl's reaction.

"This is...um embarrassing...so please.."

... Her whole face turned completely red, all the way up to hers at this point. Really, she's something else... He bent down and kissed her.

Saiki chuckled, "Haruka, your girlfriend is cute. She's wasted on you."

"Hmmm, perhaps."

At this Lila buried her face in his chest. His eyes widened; the contact surprised him. Even though they've been close these past two days, closer than before, this, the sensation is still a bit unusual. He will probably never be able to accustom himself to it.