Dream Star

"I heard they are pressuring you at work. Don't worry about it." Lila reassured him.

Mikami-kun casually told her when she was studying in the library the other day. Lila found it hard to believe that people gave Haruka such a hard time at work.

Haruka nodded, "Thanks. It's not like there are any problems with the way I do things. But some people can be very picky."

"I don't understand why they would get angry at you. You're doing very well for someone your age."

"Maybe that's the problem. When you do too well at a young age, somebody older will pick on you."

Lila extended her hand out and caressed his cheeks. Haruka chuckled. "Trying to comfort me?"

"Yes."

"There are other means. Why don't you sit next to me?"

"I'm afraid you'll try something again." Lila admitted. If she trusted him she would have sat beside him.

Haruka shook his head, "Come here."

She didn't know what it was. But she immediately made her way over. Like he said he didn't do anything. In fact when their food came over he started to feed her. 'So this is why he asked her to sit next to him.' She isn't used to such kindness and warmth from another person. But it's quite nice.

"Hey, did you find it?"

Lila almost dropped the set of clothes in her hands startled at his sudden appearance. But she quickly managed to pick it up.

"You have a piano." Lila commented. Not only that but there are loads of photos of him as a young child, entering music tournaments. Lila didn't know this about him.

Haruka nodded. "Yeah, for a bit when I was younger. But then my old man decided to abandon me for good, and I was left fending for myself." He walked over to the piano, "This thing, I don't use it often anymore. The guitar is easier to use when writing songs."

'But it's such a waste.' Lila thought. She never saw his piano playing before. Yet Lila instantly believed it would be amazing. "So, you washed my clothes...err..thank you." Lila didn't know whether she ought to thank him or get creeped out.

He laughed, "Don't take me as a pervert. I didn't wash them personally, I sent it over to the dry cleaners."

"N--no that's not what I meant."

"Shall we go back to the living room? I found the movie."

Lila nodded and followed him out of the room. She glanced at her surroundings along the way. For a house, it felt empty. The walls were bare and had no pictures of any kind. That's fine, most people don't hang up pictures.

She awkwardly sat down on the couch and Haruka did the same. The moment he sat down, Lila felt her heart speed up. The couch is large and yet Haruka chose to sit so close to her.

Thump, thump, thump???

It's that sound again. Lately she hears it a lot. 'The sound of her heart acting up.'

"You know," Haruka commented. "Your a bit too nervous, try to relax."

"R-right, sorry."

"I just want to get closer to you. Sorry if I'm doing this the wrong way."

She also wants to get closer to him. But how can she relax when he acts so bold all the time? Lila shook her head. "It's fine." she didn't know what she meant by fine. However it seemed like Haruka understood.

For the next few minutes Haruka didn't do anything. So Lila could focus on the movie. But after an hour or so had passed, she noticed something. His hand seemed to linger on her thighs and gradually go up, until she felt his fingers brush against her skirt.

"You look good in these tights."

"Uh...thanks?" Lila said dumbly.

"Very good," Haruka repeated in a daze. Lila quickly realized what the weird feeling was. The atmosphere had somehow become 'sexual.'

She really can't keep up with this guy! How does he turn every situation into a sexual one?

Then again, isn't it her fault for falling for everything he says?

"Sa--Say," Lila managed to get some words out. "Do you invite girls over?"

It was a stupid question, and both of them knew the answer to it. Haruka frowned at her words and suddenly pushed her down.

"Why are you talking about other girls?"

Lila looked away. "Maybe I'm jealous."

His lips curve to a smile. "Don't be jealous. Don't you realize how good I am to you?"

'Is he trying to say she is special?'

"Mmm, you look so good and you smell nice. Perfume?"

"Just a little."

This is very dangerous, she ought to push him away. Haruka wasn't doing anything in particular yet. So it would be awkward for her to freak out. But whenever she recalled how close they were last night, she felt panicked. Haruka gently kissed her ears. "It seems like we are alone again."

"Stupid, your so stupid." Lila muttered.

"I know. But Lila, I just want to get a few things out of the way. Do you mind if I show you?" Haruka extended his hand out and a bright light emerged from his palm. Her eyes widened when she saw it. Could it be---

"The memories you lost, let me give it back to you. I know you gradually started remembering things anyway, but I know things are still blurry for you."

Lila nodded.

"This won't hurt, just close your eyes, yeah?"

She slowly nodded her head. Is it okay for her to remember everything? For a long time Lila wondered if it was okay. But now that Haruka is giving her the chance, why would she refuse?

In the next second she closed her eyes, she saw a bright light and it felt like she was teleported into another world.

...

20XX -

"Then, when we get older, let's get um ma???married," A girl around four years old said shyly, as she held out a flower.

The child opposite her looked at her with wide eyes and sighed, "Do you know what that means, idiot?"

"Um, we can be together forever?"

The young boy pulled the girl into his arms, his lips curved to a smile as he lets out a defeated sigh, "Ah, I can't win against you at all. Alright, I understand. I'll marry you."

Her eye widened when she heard those words. Did Haruka just agree to marry her?

"Wah! I can't wait to tell mother."

Haruka suddenly frowned. "Hold on a moment you, don't go around telling everybody so quickly."

Lila tilted her head confused at his words.

"Three months, give me three months. After that we can say it."

She does not understand why they have to wait three months but if Haruka-kun is saying it, there must be a good reason. Lila was reluctant but she knew she had no choice.

Haruka nodded and hugged her again. "Then lets get to know each other more. Tell me about yourself, Lila."