Some people knew that Eichi liked to tease others, make jokes or morbid puns about himself. Yet, he wouldn’t dare to tease Kirara with his words. He only spoke the truth when he was with her. How could he ever lie to someone he held dear? Kirara had a very special place in his heart, one no one was ever able to get before. If Kirara believed it or not, Eichi liked her, no, he loved her. But telling her this… no, a hospital definitely was the wrong place for something like that. Seeing her red face, he couldn’t hold back a soft chuckle. She was so cute, it gave him a hard time to restrain himself from coming closer and showing her just how much he loved her.
“You may not believe it but to me you really are special.” She was wonderful and if she didn’t want to accept he’d tell her more often until she believed it. His kindness towards her was genuine, unlike the kindness he showed others in school. With Kirara, it just felt so natural to be kind and not cautious about anything. It was like a miracle. A beautiful miracle. “Sunshine?” he chuckled softly, tilting his head as if he didn’t understand what she had said. But he did understand it completely. It was just so unusual to hear something so positive about himself when he was known as the tyrant of his school. “I’m far away from being sunshine,” he then replied, smiling at her. A small light in middle of an myriad of stars, one that wouldn’t be seen if one wouldn’t search for it, that’s mor fitting for him, he thought but decided not to tell her.
The peck on his cheek was unexpected and left an surprised expression on his face, and added a faint pink after an short moment. It was short but it gave him a warm feeling, his heart would immediately beat faster and his head turned to the side for an moment. “…?” For the first time in a long time Eichi didn’t know what to answer or what to do. But he knew he couldn’t leave the situation like this. She seemed to be embarrassed by her actions, that much he could tell as he turned his head again to look at her. An moment later his smile returned and even if this wasn’t the perfect place, he placed his hand on her cheek and forced her gently to look at her. “Would you mind…” he paused, bringing their faces close enough to each other that he could press a gentle but short kiss on her lips.
She widened her eyes as she heard his replies. Kirara wishes to forget about him as the time passes, but after hearing him telling her how she is special to him, Kirara isn't sure. She plans to confess to Eichi during the festival , and after that she will move on with her life.
But this... he just gave her a new hope? Is there a possiblity for her feelings to be returned?
Is it okay for not giving up after all?
She isn't able to reply to his statement. This is just too much to accept! Locking her eyes on his again, she listens to his other answers.
"Why?" This time , she manages herself to reply . " I disagree!" She won't accept it. If he is willing to convince her that she is special, then she will convince him that he's not a bad person.
" Y-You.." she pauses . " You gave me a reason to keep moving forward. You light up my bleak world!"
She doesn't know about his dark past, nor his dark side of his personality. If he lets her, someday, she would like to know that side of him better.
But for now , to her, he has a kind heart.
Not long after she had give him a peck, Kirara noticed how surprised he is. She is well prepared if Eichi would be uncomfortable with her, maybe even cutting their friendship because of her silly actions .
She just couldn't think of a decent reason of why she just kissed his cheek! One thing for sure, she can't stop herself. She thought , this is the last time that she can gives him 'hints' about her feelings. The last kiss before she is willing to forget her feelings about him.
She widened her eyes as she feels his hand on her cheeks. Weirdly, Eichi's hand feels warm. And yet she thinks that his hand will be cold since he's sick.
But her shock won't end there.
The moment she gives in to him, and (is forced) to look at him, she knew that this will not end well.
But at the same time, she feels nervous.
Her cheeks reddened as she sees him moving closer to her face. Wha--What is he doing?!
She couldn't think straight. Instead, she let's Eichi to kiss her lips.
Her first kiss experience isn't what she expects to be, but she didn't hate it. Rather than being upset about it, she is confused with Eichi's actions.