Kaori's POV

I could hear the piano being played downstairs. I blew my nose with a tissue and pulled the blank closer to my body. I didn't know who was playing but it was 'our' song that was played. It couldn't be the woman because I remember Kousei telling me she's a pianist when I saw her during the day of Kousei's competition. It was played like a beginner or in other words, like me.

I could hear them talking and it has been half an hour since I found out he couldn't see me. I'm now lying on bed, thinking of a way to communicate with Kousei, while I'm waiting sleep to come. But mostly, the sadness of not being seen was in my mind.

I heard their conversation and the playing became silent and I heard the sound of the door closing. I guess they left already. I closed my eyes tightly, trying to get the sad thoughts off my mind.

I heard the door open and I saw the silhouette of Kousei, standing there. I sat up straight, quickly and I saw Kousei had a sad and worried look on his face. He turned the lights on, making me squint because my eyes weren't adjusted. I saw him walking towards me and sitting on the bed beside me.

"I'm sorry, Kaori," he said. I gasped in shock. He can see me?! Tears filled my eyes again and I quickly pulled him into a hug. Thank goodness he could see me.

Kousei's POV

Kaori pulled me into a hug and I didn't hesitate to hug her back. I felt something wet on my shirt and I didn't mind because it was all my fault.

I shouldn't have ignored her by not taking my attention away from Hiroko-san and Koharu. I didn't want them to think I'm crazy but I didn't want things to end up like this.

My hand was in Kaori's hair, calming her by holding her closer.

"I'm so sorry," I whispered.

"It's ok," she said.

She broke the hug and stood up, leaving the room. I just watched her leave as she wiped her tears with her hand. I stayed there and fixed the pillows and the blanket. I sat back on the same place I sat before and Kaori came back with a glass of water in hand. She sat beside me and gave a weak smile before finishing the glass and keeping it aside.

"Who were they?" she asked.

"My mother's old friend," I said, smiling.

She nodded. I could see her lips were quivering and tears filled her black eyes.

"No. No. Don't cry," I said. She only began to after I said that. I'm a mess.

"I thought you couldn't see me," she sobbed.

I hugged this time and I felt her gripping on the back of my shirt. I regret what I did a lot. I can't bear to watch her cry like this. I feel my heart ripping to two because of this.

"Don't cry. It's ok," I said. I'm kinda bad at consoling people, so that was all I could say.

"You're right," she said. "It could've been worse."

"How so?"

"Like you forgetting me."

I slightly broke the hug and I looked at her. I noticed her eyes were red and sad when it met mine. I gave her a small smile.

"I'd never forget about you," I said. "Because I..." I paused when I realized what I said.

"Because you what?" she said, sniffing.

"N-Nothing," I said.

She broke the hug and looked at me. "It's alright. You can tell me," she said with concern in her tone. "It's not like I can tell anyone."

I broke eye contact with her. Should I? Should I tell her why or....? I don't have much time with her. What if she goes invisible for real this time? I must. Even if that means I'll get rejected on the face.

"It's because...." My voice began to crack and I cleared my throat. "It's because.... I......" I can't do this. "I......" But I must. "I like you, Kaori!" I said, quickly. I closed my eyes tightly when I said that and my hands began to shiver with anxiety. I can't believe I said it. That I confessed my feelings for her. I waited calmly for a rejection but instead I heard her sob. I slowly opened my eyes and I was shocked. What's happening?

She was crying and.... smiling? Why is she smiling?!

"You....," she said, smiling brightly."You have no idea, how long I waited to hear these words."

WAIT, WHAT?!

She pulled me into another hug and it was shocking for me at first. Why didn't she reject me?!

"I like you too, Kousei," she whispered.

I felt my heart exploding inside me. I hugged back as tightly as I could. I'll do anything to make her the happiest girl in the world.

She broke the hug, but I didn't let her go. Her face was really close to mine that our noses were slightly brushing each other. My forehead rested on hers as we smiled happily at each other.

She placed her arms around my neck and came closer till our lips met. I closed my eyes, letting her kiss me. It was a sweet kiss with full of love. Her lips were really soft and I never knew a kiss could be this beautiful and magical.

She broke the kiss and just smiled at me. I smiled back at her and gave her a small peck on the lips. She chuckled and hugged me. I felt tears of happiness filling my eyes and I didn't do anything about it.

"Pervert," she muttered under her breath.

"Idiot," I said.

We remained in the hug for 2 to 3 minutes until we broke it and went downstairs to get ourselves something to eat.

I thought it would be awkward between us but we were talking like how we always do. She explained about what the note meant and I didn't expect her to lie like this. And also to Watari.

"Thank you," was all I could say.

"For what?" Kaori asked me with a smile.

"For lying," I said. "If it weren't for that, we wouldn't have met."

"You're welcome," she said, proudly. "Do you have to drink milk even for dinner?!"

"What? I like it."

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Kaori's POV

I sat on my bed, covered my face with the pillow and squealed at the top of my lungs as I felt butterflies in my stomach. THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!!!! Wait, I'm dead. Oh, well.

Anyways, I laid on bed, not being able to stop smiling. I looked over to the side of the bed where we sat together a while ago and thought about what happened. I thought about how our kiss was like, his lips on mine, his hands around me. Ok, I'm getting really weird. I somehow cleared my head and tried to get some sleep but I couldn't. The thoughts weren't leaving my head. My heartbeats faster or explodes everytime the thoughts come back.

I began to feel hot and I kicked my blanket away. I even tried to change my sleeping posture but I didn't work at all. Then a thought came to my mind. I could do something now and I can sleep when Kousei goes to school. Besides, I don't have anything to do when he's gone.

I walked out of my room, planning to practice something on my violin, but when I reached the stairs, I looked over Kousei's room's door. I don't know why but I kinda feel like....... going there.

No! Kaori, no! Get a hold of yourself! I patted my cheeks and sighed. I shouldn't. It's the part of our rules. No one should go to each others rooms.

I took two steps down the stairs when I realized something. My jaw dropped because of it. KOUSEI ENTERED MY ROOM!!!! I ran to his room's door, opened it slowly and peeped inside. It was dark and I saw him sleeping peacefully on the bed. I left the door slightly open and walked to him as quietly as possible. WHY DID I COME HERE?! I turned back to leave but I couldn't. I looked back at Kousei. He looked really calm and peaceful and that's what one of the many things I love about him. I walked to him slowly and stood there for a while.

I moved away the strands of hair that cover his face. I smiled. I love everything about him. The thing is, I used to call him 'Arima-kun' the whole time when I was alive and he didn't even seem to notice when started calling him by his first name. I still feel like laughing at that fact but I controlled it.

I felt a bit sleepy which is a good sign. I walked to the door and was about to leave when I felt something. Sadness. Why am I sad suddenly? I looked at Kousei and smiled again. I didn't want to leave. I can only spend limited time with him until I leave. I don't know when, but it'll happen.

I made up my mind and ran to the other side of Kousei's bed. I took deep breathes to calm myself and I slowly got on to bed with him after moving a pillow which was not in position. My heart started beating like crazy. I covered myself with the blank and when I did, I heard him moan which shocked me. HE WOKE UP!!!!! I froze, trying to make him think I wasn't here. He just turned to my side and looked at me, blankly. I smile at him nervously.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, still half asleep.

"I can explain!!" I said, panicking.

"Yeah, whatever," he said, turning his back towards me. And before I knew he fell asleep. I sighed in relief and regretted what I did..... NOT!!! I laid on the bed, hugging him from the behind. I felt really glad and comfortable with his warmth on me. This is the like a dream come true.

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I woke up and my heartbegan to beat really, really, REALLY fast. He's.... he's... HUGGING ME! My head was on his chest and his arms wrapped around me. SINCE WHEN DID KOUSEI BECOME THIS CONFIDENT?! My face began to burn up so much that we could even make eggs on it. It wasn't dark. I saw light passing through the curtains. I think it's time to wake up.

I slowly squeezed out of Kousei's arms and walked out of the room. I went to my room and brushed my teeth. It's kinda early and I thought of making myself some tea. While I was waiting for the water to boiling, I planned on eating egg sandwiches. I'm sure he'd have a lot of them somewhere.

I began searching the fridge and it wasn't there but I did find the canéles he bought a few days ago. I took one and ate it with tea. I wanted to eat the sandwich since I never ate it before.

An idea came to my mind and I ran to the living room, to where Kousei keeps his wallet. I took some money and ran out to buy some sandwiches.

Kousei's gonna be so glad!

Kousei's POV

I started to feel cold and I began to search for the pillow I usually hug through touch. Where is it? I slowly opened my eyes and I saw that pillow was in position. Huh? I was hugging it all night, wasn't I? I didn't care and I took it. I hugged the pillow but it didn't feel that warm like last night. I closed my eyes and I couldn't fall asleep.

I decided to get out of bed and I saw the door was left open. What's going on? I shrugged it off and went to the bathroom to brushing my teeth. While I was brushing, I wondered what it could've happened. Kaori's panicking face.

"I can explain!"

I chocked on my toothpaste when the memory came back to me. I began to cough continuously so I spit the toothpaste paste into the sink and coughed. A while later, I stopped coughing, I rinsed my mouth and held my head with my hands. I..... SLEPT..... WITH A GIRL! I THINK I'M NO LONGER A VIRGIN! AHHH! HOW STUPID CAN I BE?! I better go talk to Kaori about this.

I wore my glasses and I went downstairs.

"Kaori?" I called out. I checked the living room and kitchen. "Kaori?"

I saw a cup of tea and a half-eaten canéle on the table. I touched the cup and the tea had become cold.

"No," I gasped out, my eyes widened. "NO!" My breathing became uneven and difficult. She couldn't be gone! I ran upstairs to her room and she wasn't there. "KAORI?!" I checked single room every in the house and she wasn't there.

"Where are you?" I said in a low worried voice.