Akari

She looks at you with an embarrassed look, You're standing in the library, surrounded by books. Here, in the silence, your love for her becomes almost physical. Now, as the light floods her short hair, you can barely resist touching it.

You hand her the gift and it has a Valentine's card on it. Your fingers are shaking.

"This... is for you," you say, praying your voice doesn't betray the emotion.

Akira is surprised. Her cheeks are flushed and her heart is pounding like crazy.

"T-thank you," she says quietly, touching your hand. You feel a spark run through your body.

You watch her unwrap the gift. Chocolate hearts. It's cliche, but you put your heart into choosing it. And the valentines have a confession written inside.

Akira looks up. You see something new in her eyes. Surprise, gratitude... hope?

"They are very beautiful, Naomi," she says with a smile.

Her smile is the sun that lights up your universe.

You want to tell her everything. About the love that grows like a weed, choking everything around it, about the dreams in which you are together. But fear holds you in a vice. Fear of rejection. Fear of a broken friendship.