It was spring break and a new semester.

(I am walking around my town because HECK YEAH I am board as always.)

(But every time summer is about to come, I get these bad memories of the past which I do not want to remember.)

(I even caught a cold after that day and was in bed for a month.)

It was that moment, that I saw him...

My eyes widen. (What is he doing here? And is he moving here?)

「Hey dad, I will take this stuff on my own.

Really? Thanks son.

Its fine. I don’t want to forget where it is placed so.

Awhh, my son maybe Mom should stay behind with you after all?

No mom, it is fine. I can take care of myself. I am in 10th grade already.

If you say so, but remember to call me every day, you got that?

Ok mom. You have fun there.」

My mom had said that the house which was left vacant for 6 years will finally be used now.

(Is he the new neighbour???)

He was talking with his parents. His dad was tall and had black hair and black eyes wearing a matching black glasses.

Meanwhile, his mom was the exact copy of him or rather he is the exact copy of his mother. But she was short with long hair tied in a bun.

(I guess he got his looks from his Mom and height from his Dad huh.)

Totally good looking.

And there was another person talking on the phone. She was taller than Miho and had black hair and golden eyes.

(A total beauty...)

Her hair was untied and all silky just like Miho’s.

(Maybe she is his sister.)

“Ah, are you the son of our neighbour?” His mom turned my way.

“Ah, yes.” I said although I was puzzled to death.

“Really? You seem like his age. Which grade are you in?” She asked with a friendly smile on her face.

“I am in 10th grade.”

“Really? Which school?”

“Mom don’t disturb others” he came my way.

I was sweating with nervousness with each step he took towards me.

“Himawari Institute school” *Dosu Dosu*

“Oh my! You are in the same school and grade as my son. I am so glad.” She exclaimed with joy.

“We are going on a trip but I was worried that my son will be in trouble if left alone. I am so glad that he has someone his age here.” She sounded worried.

“Mom, I don’t even know him”

He is right beside me. *Dosu Dosu*

(Yes, he didn’t even know I existed while I was having all the crisis because of him.)

(BUT, it doesn’t feel nice hearing him say that.)

She turned towards him. “So what? You can get to know each other. You are neighbours after all.”

I could see he didn’t like that at all.

She turned back to me and said, “Will you look after my stupid son here?”

“Momm..” In a faint voice.

“Yes, don’t worry about him. I will be sure to take care of him. So, you can enjoy your trip to your hearts content.”

I said firmly and confidently.

His eyes widen a little.

“Thank you, how is your mom doing? We will be sure to greet your parents before we go.”

She patted my head.

“She is doing fine.”, I gave her a smile.

“Really? That’s good to hear. Tell her that I will come visit her tomorrow alright?”, she went back and waved at me.

I waved her back.

“Thank you.”, A shy but firm voice.

I turned towards him, “Why?”

“Because of what you said. Now my mom can enjoy her trip”, he smiled.

*Dosu Dosu*

(This DAMN heart is seriously giving me such a trouble.) I shouted internally.

“It’s fine. Nice to meet you by the way. I am Yuta, Yuta Takeichi.” I raised my hand for a handshake.

He shook my hand. “I am Miho. Miho Hoshino.”

“Ah, I gotta go now. Bye.”, he ran towards his dad.

“Yeah, bye.” my voice fainter than usual. I kept looking at my hand.

(I can't wash it now, can I?

I am totally smitten with him, aren't I?

I can no longer avoid him now, can I?)

Because the moment he had taken his steps towards me...

I could no longer resist myself.

(How nice it is to be this close to him.

I want to be right beside him.)

My heart was about to burst out of my heart. And I couldn’t ignore it.

(*Tch* The moment I saw him again, I knew I was in for a bad fall.)

(All those years I avoided him was for nothing, wasn't it?)

『I had totally forgotten, why I had avoided him in the first place.』

(He grew his hair. I like it.)

***

(In the end I TOTALLY avoided him this whole week.

All that I had in my mind was how to talk to him up until now.)

I am going to school right now. It is the first day of our new semester.

(Maybe I can talk to him in the school?

Talking about school. I have packed all of my books right?

All of a sudden my bag seems light. Like VERY LIGHT.)

I took a look at my bag and realized that My bag was torn apart.

(*Ughh* it must be koro’s doing. [My dog]

Damnn I only have one book with me. Books aside, it definitely won’t be a good impression if I go to school with my bag torn apart, will it?)

I ran towards my home even though I knew it would be too late.

Suddenly, someone bumped into me.

(*Tch* I am running late and now this.) I raised my head.

It was Miho.

He seem flustered with that bump and began apologizing.

I told him that it was fine and I showed him my bag.

He became even more anxious cause he thought it was his fault that my bag was in that state.

In all honesty, he seemed cute.

I explained it to him. But...

He gave me his books instead.

(What a kind guy. )

He insisted that I take his books. I couldn’t deny him. So I took it.

(It really wasn’t necessary. I could ask my classmates for books anyway and I wanted to change my bag. But I guess...

I won’t say it out loud.)

We walked to school together. And that was all that I could think of.

(I like this kind side of him as well. His innocent reactions and his flustered look. I like it all. Even though he has suffered a lot because of that kindness of his, he does not flatter.

I like this strong side of him too.

I want to approach him more and more. I never ever want to turn away from him. He is so strong. I want to be worthy of him.

I also want to TOUCH that mole of his but...

I do not want to push him into a corner. I want him to feel safe by my side.)