I couldn't believe my eyes. It couldn't really be him.

I need to go over there and see for myself.

Without another thought, I started to cross the street. Suddenly, a car came flying down the road. I was tackled out of the way and fell onto the sidewalk.

"You need to be careful! You could have been hurt!" said a voice.

The person who got me out of the path of the car got up and reached out to me. I looked up and felt stunned.

It's him!

I took his hand and he helped me to my feet.

"Th-Thank you." I murmured quietly.

He stared long and hard at me. My heart was racing. I was paralyzed with fear and happiness.

Does he remember me? It doesn't look like it... Maybe this guy isn't him.

I sighed and turned to walk away but he grabbed hold of my hand.

"Aya-chan?" he asked.

I turned and faced him. I stared directly at him.

"I-Is it really you?" I asked.

He pulled me into his arms and held me tightly.

"I found you." he said.

I started to cry. I buried my face into his chest and wept. He gently stroked my head. People stopped and looked at us. I felt his lips press against the top of my head, sending a chill down my spine. He released me from him arms but wrapped one around my shoulder. We started walking till we stopped at a small cafe. We sat down and began to talk.

"It is really great to see you again." he said.

"I-It's great to see you too."

He took out a pen and a piece of paper and wrote something down.

"Here."

He handed me the piece of paper. I took a look at it. On the paper was his name and number.

So his name is Ryo Akamaru.

"You can call me anytime." he smiled.

I smiled and nodded. He suddenly took my hands into his.

"I can't believe it. I can't believe it is really you." he said.

"I can't believe it either." I responded. "How long will be in town?"

"For as long as my father is working here, which will be for a long time. I'm actually going to be enrolling in the school."

"Really?" I asked excitingly.

"Yeah! Hopefully we will be in the same class."

"I would love that." I smiled.

"Hey Aya-chan."

"Yes?"

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

He asked me! I feel so happy inside!

"Of course I would! I mean... yeah."

He smiled and laughed. I smiled at him. His hands tightened around mind. Then, suddenly, he pulled his hands away. I felt my heart break a little.

"I forgot that I must be heading home now. I'm sorry that our reunion was short. I'll see you again soon, Aya-chan."

He got up and began walking away but then he turned back to me. He walks back over to me.

"What is-"

He bends down and suddenly pulls me into a kiss. I feel my whole body tremble with delight. My lips melted into the kiss. Our lips parted ways.

"Goodbye, Aya-chan." he smiled.

"G-Goodbye, Ryo-kun."

He laughed and ruffled my hair before leaving. My heart was pounding in my chest. I gently touched my lips.

He kissed me. His lips feel just as they were that summer night. I finally have him back plus he is my boyfriend. I'm so happy!

I stood up and left the little cafe filled with joy and happiness. I skipped down the street, humming a lovely tune. My heart fluttered, beating fast.

I can still feel the warmth of his lips. My heart won't slow down. This must be what real love feels like.

I finally made my way to my house.

"I'm home!" I called out.

"Welcome home." said my mother as I entered the living room. "What happened to you?"

"Huh?" I said, puzzled.

"I can tell something good happened by the look of your face."

"N-Nothing happened!"

Mom would be happy for me if I told her. I want to but dad can't find out. He doesn't want me dating at all.

"Fine, Hotaru. I won't make you tell me."

"I'll be skipping dinner tonight!" I called out as I went up stairs.

"No complaining later then when you don't eat!" called out my mom.

"I won't!"

"Yeah right!"

I skipped into my room and slowly shut the door. I screamed out loud with joy as I jumped onto my bed. I couldn't control the happiness inside of me. I had my first love back in my life. He was mine.

I've dreamt of this day for a long time. Wish really do come true.

I then hear a knock on my door.

"Come in."

My brother Rito enters the room.

"What do you need, Otouto?"

"I want to play with Nee-chan." he replies.

"Shouldn't you be eating dinner by now?"

"If Nee-chan won't eat then I won't eat."

Rito always looked up to me. He always wants to do everything with me and tries his best to follow in my footsteps. One time he saw me drawing and said, "I want to be an artist like Nee-chan!" Since then, I usually see him drawing. He has gotten a lot better. I'm glad I have him looking up to me. It gives me more of a reason to try my best.

"Your little Otouto. You need to eat if you want to grow up to be like me."

"I'm not little!" he protested.

I laughed. He pouted.

"Come here." I told him.

He walked over and sat up on my bed. He looked up at me.

"Listen Rito."

He suddenly paid more attention to me. When I call him by his first name, he knows I'm being serious.

"You will always be little to me, no matter how much you grow or how old you are. Don't tell Namito but your my favorite and I know that you'll have a very bright future ahead of you. You are going to grow. I'm going to grow. I want you to be the very best you can be. So make sure to eat a lot of good foods and do your homework. I'm not really the best role model for you. I'm glad you look up to me but there is probably someone out there who is a better role model."

"Nee-chan, your my role model." he stated. "Your my only role model. There is no one like you in the whole wide world. You work hard and put in so much effort into what you do. You can be silly sometimes but that what makes you, you. That's why you are my only role model Nee-chan."

I smile and say, "For a little kid, you sure are smart."

I pat the top of his head. He shows me a big smile.

"Now run along and go eat, Otouto."

He nods and runs out of my room, shutting the door behind him.

"He is a stubborn one that's for sure." I sigh.

I lay down on my bed and stare at the ceiling.

I can't wait for tomorrow. Hopefully he is in our class. I can't wait to rub it in Fujitaka's and everyone else's faces. They all thought I never get a boyfriend. Look how wrong they all are! I got a boyfriend!

I began to giggle with excitement. I couldn't wait till tomorrow.