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Title:Strangers in love (one –shot)
Genre: Fluff and angst
Rating: General/safe
Summary: Sometimes love comes unexpectedly, you can never guess, when or where or to whom you'll fall for. But when it appears along the road, you'll realize its love. Love can bring us happiness as it gives us sorrows. What would you do if you’re only given a week to fall in love and to let go of that love in the end?
KAT-TUN has just finished their nationwide concerts two months ago. After doing all the work suspended during the concert, Kamenashi Kazuya, the front man of the band, was given a new drama that will start shooting at the end of November. The other members have been given other jobs as well, in fact Nakamaru Yuichi and Ueda Tatsuya has just finish their own stage show and solo concert respectively. They all have been busy and all yearning even just for a one-week vacation away from all the work and all the fans that never cease to stalk on them. Lately, the fans have been so annoying, well not everybody, but there are those who loiter outside his apartment and Kame, as he is fondly called by his friends, was getting tired of it. He asked Johnny, their big boss, for a 1-week vacation before he starts his drama. And here he is now, waiting for the seaplane that would transport tourists like him to the resort. Maldives, the place he always wanted to visit. He booked thru the Internet and got himself an all-inclusive package, a luxurious treat for him after all the work he was given. When they arrive at the resort he went inside the lobby to confirm his booking and check in, the resort he’ll be staying is the Royal Island Resort and Spa located in Baa Atoll. He reserved one of 150 beach villas scattered in the resort. He was attracted to the villas shown in the resort’s website so he want to try something different, a place where he can have his own privacy and feel like he was in his own beach house.
“Good afternoon. I’m Kazuya Kamenashi, I made a reservation here and I wanted to check in.” he tried to communicate in English.
“Can you wait a while sir while we confirm your booking and reservation?” The front desk officer told him.
After three minutes and a few clicks in the computer the lady spoke to him.
“Sir, your reservation is confirmed. You’ll be staying in the beach villa near the beach front it’s Villa # 23. It’s being prepared right now and a maid will be assisting you to the place. Since it’s lunchtime, what would you want us to serve you? Or do you want to check one of the restaurants in the hotel?” The lady asked him.
Kame was having some problem understanding her because she’s quite fast in speaking and he can only catch a few words because of her thick accent.
“Nani? I mean can you speak a bit slower. I’m a Japanese and …”he was trying to explain when a voice cut in. Someone can understand him and now speaking Japanese.
“Sorry to butt in, Sari said someone will assist you to your villa and what would you want to eat since you arrive during lunch time.” The stranger explained to him in fluent Japanese.
“Ah sou desu ka. Arigatou. Can you tell her thank you and I would like my lunch serve in the villa. Any meal would be fine.”
The stranger then speaks with the girl and told her what he just said.
“This gentleman here would appreciate if you can just serve his food in his villa. And he said thank you as well. Hmm, Sari can I have my keys as well. And like the gentleman requested can you ask someone to deliver my food too. I’m kinda tired from surfing in the north atoll. Thank you.”
“My pleasure Ms. Alexia. Thank you for helping Mr. Kamenashi. It’s a good thing you can speak Japanese well.”
“It’s okay. I can’t really turn down people in need. And being half-Japanese I have to help a fellow. I’ll go ahead.” With that the stranger left them carrying her surf board along and leaving Kame dumbfounded. He can’t be having a crush at his age, right? He can’t help it, that woman was just so captivating; he can see the other guys in the vicinity checking her out.
“Is she the hotel manager?” he asked the receptionist
“Oh, no she isn’t. But she’s a regular visitor here. She’s half-Japanese so she can understand you well.” This time she spoke with care “Oh here is Mari, she’ll escort you to your villa.”
“Okay. Thank you.”
“Thank you too, Mr. Kamenashi, here is your key and we’ll be serving your lunch in 30 minutes.”
He walks along the sandy path to his temporary abode,
“Ah. The air smells so fresh… sure this will be a relaxing trip.” He thought to himself while following the shy maid Mari.
“This is you cottage sir. You’re luggage is already in the veranda. Can I help you unpack?”
“No, no. I’ll be fine by myself. Go ahead with your other work then. Thank you.” He politely declined the offer. He was tempted to give a tip but he learned that tipping is discouraged here.
He has finished unpacking his clothes and other necessities 20 minutes later and decided to wait for his food in the veranda. It would be relaxing to eat there seeing the blue-hued water of the beach and hearing the waves splashing softly against the shores. While sitting in the veranda he heard a faint humming coming from the villa besides his own turning to that side he saw the stranger who helped him earlier. Looking at the lady now, she really looks beautiful and elegant. She’s half-Japanese, she looks like one, but this one is the same height as him and her skin color- tanned maybe from her exposure in the sun and earlier he got a glimpse of her gray eyes. Kame was happy to know someone who speaks his own language in a foreign land. Well, he knows how to speak in English a little, but still a little help is appreciated. Good thing, Jin helped him with a few words before he left Japan. Speaking of that baka, I have to call him to let him know I arrived. Like him, the rest of the members was given a week vacation, Junno and Ueda are going to Hawaii, Koki will be staying in Japan and join another excavation trip with his friends, Maru was not having a vacation instead he’ll be spending his free time to study and Jin is going Spain with his girlfriend Zoe. Lucky Jin to spend some time with his lover if only he has a girlfriend who will accompany him to this trip. But a time alone is also good, he boost himself up. After his sensationalized break-up with Kyon-kyon, his girlfriend for almost two years, he hadn’t pursued any other girl; just occasional date with some models he know. Maybe he hasn’t moved on or he just wants to enjoy being a bachelor in the meantime. After their relationship ended they still treat each other as friends but some pain inside just won’t go away.
He dialed Jin’s number but he can’t get through, he tried dialing the other member’s number as well but the line was cut without even ringing. He frowned at his cell phone thinking what’s happening to his line.
Meanwhile in villa next to him, Yuna Alexia Andreas was peacefully waiting for her lunch while fidgeting with her laptop. Glad of the advanced technology that the resort is offering, this resort is a wi-fi zone so she can access the Internet without going to the resort’s Internet facility. She just called her boutique; that at the meantime was being managed by her cousin Eve, everything is running smoothly. Her cousin informed her that her beloved father is looking for her. She’s 23 years old already, well; technically 24 in a few days but her father still treat her as a 10-year old child. And she hated it. She’s sure that her father just wanted to convince her to marry another son of one of his friends. That’s the reason why she left Greece without her father’s knowledge. He can really be a pain-in-the-ass but she still loves him. Her parents divorced when she was 18. Her mom, now Ayane Kanazawa, has returned to Japan to manage her grandparents business, taking with her, her younger brother Dominic. That time she was in London taking her university degree and trying to live independently away from her wealthy family. Her mom and her brother often visit her whenever Nic has his school vacation. She is fond of her younger brother, she’s 5 years older that him but he is still spoiled by her. Despite being close to her mom, she still opted not to live with them in Japan. She preferred to live alone but nearer her father because she believe her roots are still in Greece. In Greece, she doesn’t live in their mansion instead she reside in her 5-bedroom house in Kifissia a present from her father when she graduated from the university with flying colors and a double degree in Business Management and Fashion Designing. Her dad now has remarried to her step mom Katarina. The last time she saw her brother was last year’s Christmas, when she took the time off to visit them in Japan.
She missed them terribly, maybe she can visit them on Christmas, but knowing her schedule she’s surely be not visiting them anytime soon. Her mom sent her an early birthday present and she received it a week ago. Her family members are all thoughtful; her brother even sent him a CD and DVD of his favorite Japanese band. Too bad she forgot to bring it. Her dad’s gift is still unknown since she left abruptly; she hates to spend another birthday with a party thrown by her father and her stepmother with guests from their business circle. Not that she don’t appreciate it but at her age she sometimes wants to spend time with just a simple dinner with her family and friends.
After her vacation she’ll surely be busy. Her manager has called her and told her that Bvlgari has enlisted her to model for their new jewelry collection. Yes, she’s a part-time model. Aside from managing her own boutique in Greece, she also has a modeling career in London. Though her height is just 171 cm they still wanted her to model for them because of her unique features and the way she carries herself in the catwalk. Being a descendant of an elite Grecian family, she’s brought up to always act with grace and elegance. She’s one of the socialites of Greece as their community brands her and all of her friends. True the circle of friends she’s associated are all from wealthy family but that is when she is in Greece. In London, she was just an ordinary student and a part-time model. For her it’s her father’s money, she wanted to be recognized as Alexia Andreas not the daughter of the business tycoon, Leandro Andreas. Her father much to his dismay was just forced to accept her decision to be independent.
She was busy with her own thought that she didn’t see the figure approaching her cottage.
“Ano, excuse me?” the gentleman she helped earlier cut her musings.
“Oh, sorry I didn’t see you coming. How can I help you?”
“I can’t get my calls through. I forgot that my phone wouldn’t work here. Do you know the place where I can rent a phone?”
“That would be in the capital. It’s a 30-minutes seaplane ride from here. If you want you can use mine.”
“Oh, that’s so generous of you. If you don’t mind I’ll take advantage of your offer. I really have to call my family and friends to let them know I’ve arrived.”
“Sure. Here you go” She gave him her cell phone.
“Thanks. I’ll pay you back.”
“It’s okay. I rarely use it anyway. Just for business purposes and to my manager. And you can also use the phone in your room but I think it’s harder to get through if it’s international call.”
With permission given he called his mom first letting her know he’s arrived safely. And next he called Jin who was already in the airport waiting for his flight to Spain. He limit the call to only a few minutes he’s embarrass that he again needed help from this gorgeous lady.
“Here. Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. By the way we haven’t introduced ourselves to each other yet. I’m Alexia Andreas. You can call me Alex”
Kame smiled at her, “Nice to meet you. I’m Kazuya Kamenashi. Call me Kazu then.”
“Well now that we’re acquainted don’t hesitate to come to me whenever you need help okay”
“Thank you. It’s nice to know that there is a Japanese having a vacation here. It makes me feel more relaxed.”
“If you want I can show you around. Or if you wish to go scuba diving or surf I can accompany you. I really love the sea. I can even lend you my other surfboard.”
“Sure, I also love surfing, you have 2 surfboards? It’s hard carrying one around how much more if you carry two?”
“Kazu-chan, of course I don’t carry them around. I have them kept here in the island. I’ve got a friend who take care of my boards for me.”
“Oh, so Alex, you’re really a regular here?”
“Yes. I come here twice a year or whenever I miss this place. This place has a special part in my life. Not only because it’s beautiful and peaceful but because my parents met here before they married. I’m conceived here.”
“Ah sou desu ka. Oh, my food is here.”
“You can share your meal with me. I believe that’s both our meal Mari is carrying.”
“I’ll gladly accept your hospitality. It’s more fun to eat with someone. We can be friends right?”
“Sure. I love to make new friends.”
Kame’s heart is doing summersaults. He really was attracted to this beauty in front of him and it surprised him that he doesn’t feel awkward speaking with her even though they just met.
They ate their meal at a very light atmosphere talking about how beautiful is the island and that sort of stuff.
“So Kazu-chan, what do you do for living? By the way how old are you if you don’t mind?”
“I’m 22 years old. And I’m in a band back in Japan.”
“So you sing. But do all Japanese men, pluck their eyebrows?”
“Well, not all, but it became a trend. Mostly, men our age pluck them. Does it bother you?”
“Not really. Because some male models also pluck theirs; I think I’m just curious.”
“Hmm, how about you what do you do and how old are you?”
“I’m turning 24, 4 days from now. The trip here is my personal treat to myself for my birthday. I own a boutique in Greece and I also model for some jewelry and clothing brands as well as a perfume brands.”
“You must be rich, I mean you come here twice a year. And you own a business.”
“My family is rich, I can say that. But I’m independent from them. I can’t rely for their help forever.”
Kame can’t help but be amazed by the woman he was talking to.
Both of them are somewhat attracted to one another but they came here with separate personal agendas, one running from the sparkling limelight, the other just seeking a quiet solace. They talk about life in general, there’s an unspoken agreement not to burrow deep in each other’s life since it will only be a brief moment for their meeting. Being more than acquaintances but less than friends, just to walk on a neutral ground.
Alex was gazing at the Kame who was staring at the azure sky meeting with the same hue of the sea. How can a man be as hot at the one in front of her without even doing any thing? She thought that this will an interesting vacation because this is the first time that she acquaint herself with a total stranger, if her father would learn this he’ll surely be breathing fire by now.
She’s still mesmerized at Kame that she didn’t notice he was looking at her as well. “Alex, are you alright?”
“Ah hai. Gomen I’m staring.”
“Do you like what you see?” o-oh am I flirting with her Kame added too himself.
“Are you flirting with me?” Alex struggling to keep herself from blushing
“What if I am?”
“Isn’t it a bit too early we just met a few hours ago?”
“Well, I’ll be here for 5days more, maybe we can get to know each other better, ne.”
“Hmm… maybe. Just maybe…”
“Well then, I hope you’re offer earlier still stands because I want to explore the island”
“It still stand but can we tour maybe around four, I want to take a short nap. I’ve been awake since 6 am.”
“That’s okay. I also want to sleep off my jet lag. Four then. It’s a date. See you later. Sleep well.”
“You too. Just knock on my door if I’m not in the veranda by four.”
3:30 pm
Kame was already wide-awake trying to decide what clothes to wear… he wanted to impress his “date”. He decided to wear his casual attire of Speedo Blue and white board shorts and a white printed t-shirt and his favorite Ray ban aviator sunglasses. He decided to wear just a pair of beach slippers so it would be easier to roam around the place. At the same time he went out of his door, the door in the next cottage also opened Alex came out wearing an orange shade camisole terrycloth dress without really asking it’s obvious that she’s wearing a swim suit underneath that cute dress with a matching Bvlgari sunglasses.
Alex toured him around the resort introducing some of the staffs that they bump into while sightseeing at the facilities. They notice how other people are admiringly looking at them murmuring, “what a beautiful couple they are”; Alex felt herself blushing hearing their comments. Well, this is the first time she get herself acquainted to someone she just met a few hours ago and definitely the first time to offer someone to tour the resort. If her best friend/cousin, Eve see her she’ll surely be teased a lot. Well, she knows crushes are for high school students but she’s sure is attracted to this someone, well, maybe this is crush?
Kame walks proudly beside his newfound friend/tour guide. He’s quite aware of the speculative glances thrown in their wake by the other guests. That makes him happy, well; she’s his crush by the way. It’s been so long to feel this small fluttering feeling inside him.
They already toured the whole resort and the sun is almost setting when they stroll in the beach. The view is panoramic and breathtaking as well. The purple-orange hue of the sunset was a sight to behold. For Kame, Alex gazing at the horizon was simply fantastic he decided to snap a picture of her. He was glad he brought his camera with him. It’s a rare view to take a look at.
Alex was surprised by the clicking sound made by the camera. Kame has been taking pictures as they roam around but she didn’t expect him to include her in the photos. He’s been taking shots of the view not of the people so it’s quite unexpected.
“Ne, what was that for?” she asked the boy who continuously snapping his shutter.
“Hmm, it’s just to picture a perfect view. Do you mind?”
“Not really. I’m just surprised. Here let me take a photo of you too. You’re first sunset in Maldives.”
Kame hand her the camera and posed for her. Making that peace pose and a wide grin, that she finds so cute… her heart is flickering.
“Let’s take a photo together, as souvenir ne. We can have it developed at the photo shop. I’ll give you a copy. You’re my first friend here in Maldives so I want to have a photo with you.”
They asked a passerby to take their photo, both of them making a peace sign and silly smirks in their faces. They have that chemistry between them that no matter how short the time they have spend together, and days they’ll still spend together they feel so carefree with each other.
“Kazu, do you want to eat dinner now. It’s almost seven. We can go the bar after or if you want we can also eat at the bar.”
“Hmm, let’s eat in The Spice of Asia… hmm, I wanna taste Asian cuisine. Then let’s go to the bar after.”
While eating they discussed what they’d do the next day. There’s a feeling of exclusivity between them, like they’ll be companions for their whole time in the island. Kame would like to join the excursion that was scheduled the following day Alex agreed to it. After a few drinks in the bar, they both agreed to turn in since it will be an early day tomorrow. Kame walked her to her door.
“Thanks for the dinner.” Alex thanked him since he paid for the meal. “And also for the good company.”
“You’re welcome. Thank you for showing me the whole resort. You’re the best tour guide I’ve ever met.”
“I’m flattered it’s the first time I ever offered a tour to someone. So, good night then, hmm, it’s Oyasumi nasai in Japanese right? Oyasumi Kazu-chan!”
“O-oyasumi..” he bid her good night but still his feet won’t move to go back to his own place. As if he wants to kiss her a good night.
Alex seemed to comprehend his hesitation,
“It’s my rule not to kiss on the first date, but ..” she pulled him bringing their faces closer.. ”if you want to kiss me then do so before I change my mind.”
Kazu didn’t waste a second to follow her advice, he don’t want to miss this chance. The kiss was sweet and innocent but it brings a feeling of happiness. He can sense that Alex feels the same or else she won’t be bending her own rule if she doesn’t feel the same way.
“So, good night then See you tomorrow.” With that Alex went inside, he could see she’s flushed. The porch light revealed her blushing face.
“Good night.” Kame walked back to his villa with a smile on his face.
The next three days they spend in each other’s company and also with the other tourists they met during the excursion. They participated in the day and night fishing expedition. They go surfing, snorkeling, water skiing, riding the Jet Ski and other water sports the resort has to offer. They even played beach volley and badminton with the other guests. Kame was having the time of his life. The island was so beautiful, the facilities are simply the best, the staffs are very hospitable, the other guests are friendly and of course, he spend most of his time being with Alex. Alex told him earlier that this is one of the few times that she truly enjoyed herself. They’re both enjoying each other’s company; at nights they swim at the resort’s swimming pool or play snooker/billiards. Tonight, they are in the discothèque dancing and drinking.
“Ne, Alex, tomorrow is your birthday right?”
“Yeah. Don’t remind me that I’m getting older again.” Alex pouted at him. They are sitting down after dancing for ages.
“What is the sweetest thing that your boyfriend did to you on your birthday?” Kame learned that she already had two boyfriends before.
“Hmm, we had a candlelit dinner in his parents’ yacht in the middle of the Aegean Sea. And he hired a violinist to play music while eating.”
“Wow! He has a yacht?”
“Well, technically it will be his. It’s still his parents though. I can say it’s romantic because not everybody can do that to me. But it’s kinda scary you know having dinner in the middle of the sea with just a few lights and the candle to lit our surroundings. As much as I love the sea, I’m afraid of it during the night.”
“He’s romantic but I feel that you don’t feel safe with him.”
“Maybe. Let’s not talk about him. He’s the past.”
“Why do I hear a certain anger with your words? Did something bad happen between the two of you that cause you to break up with him. I’m sure you’re father will approve of him since he’s in the same circle as yours.”
“Hmm, he’s the kind of man I like. He’s also independent like me; he’s romantic and always makes me his priority. I don’t blame him for what happen I’ve been very busy with all my modeling and business that I rarely spend time with him.”
“So what did he do to you?”
“He impregnated his secretary.”
“WHAT?!”
“You heard me, no need to repeat myself. I think it’s more of pride that is hurt than my heart. I loved him but maybe not enough.”
“Hmm, maybe you not just destined together.”
“So back to the topic, what do you want for your birthday?”
“This year really I just want to spend it alone. To reflect on what I want to become in the future. But if you’ll ask what I want, if ever I’m attached right now, I would want my lover to just spend the dinner with me and I want him to sing me a song he will dedicate to me. I think that’s sweet. It will make my heart flutter.”
“If you’ll be with your family now what would be your birthday like?”
“If I’m with my father. I’m sure he’ll be throwing a big party for me and take a chance to match me with one of his colleagues’ sons. As much as I love him I just don’t want to be forced to marry someone I don’t love. That’s one reason I runaway from home to let my birthday pass.”
“Yeah I know that’s why you came here to have a vacation.” Alex mentioned before about her dad’s will.
“Kazu, I haven’t asked you why you came here. You see I don’t really want to intrude in your life. We have known each other for 3 days and in 2 days we’ll be on our separate ways. Somehow for me, I’m glad to have met and known you. You’re one of the few people I show my real self with. I think it’s enough, I’m happy with just that. I hope you won’t get mad at me feeling that way.”
“To answer you query, I actually came here to escape the pressure of my job in the band. We’re quite famous you know, doing concerts and stuffs. In Japan, we’re idols. And one reason is trying to mend a broken heart. I’ve broken up with my girlfriend of 2 years. She’s older than me but I’ve been happy with her. I loved her, somehow, there’s still love left in my heart for her. When I see my friend with her girlfriend acting lovey-dovey I felt envious.”
“So why did you let her go?”
“Because she yearns for freedom. And I’ve been busy that we rarely see each other. I don’t want to tie her to a relationship that’s almost everybody is against at. I think all the pressure choked her and made her unhappy. So I let her go. She said that she was happy being with me. But our age gap and the different way we see things have became a barrier. In a way the reasons she told me made me realize she’s fallen out of love.” Kame told her with a tinge of sadness in his voice.
“Gomen, I made you sad.”
“It’s okay. I felt a big lump was lifted when I told you.”
“Well, if it’s like that I’m glad to be of help.”
After downing their drinks, they walked silently to the path that leads to their villas. Kame walked her to her door then walked back to his own. After their first kiss, they didn’t kiss each other again. Maybe tonight it’s not a good thing to do. They just both talked about their ex’s so the feeling was a bit uncomfortable.
November 14, it’s Alex’s birthday. Kame planned something for her. He spent the previous night after he walked her to her door. He’ll asked the chef of the main restaurant to bake a cake for Alex
He actually collaborated with the other staffs that are also a friend of Alex; they said they’d take care of the food. And give her a special treat. It’s also a tradition in the resort to give a small party to the guests celebrating their birthday in the resort. Since, the celebrant is a regular and also the daughter of the man, who designed the resort, (Yes her father, is also a developer who has different projects all over the world and the Royal Island was one of those project) they intend to give her the best. Sari, who has been close to her, sense that Kamenashi-san and Alex have something going on, but they just ignored that something. She wants this night to be romantic for her friend. So she helped Kamenashi-san with all his plans. She had even borrowed the guitar of her brother that Kame asked of her earlier.
With Sari’s help, Kame was able to complete all his plans. He kept his plans secret to Alex. Even the staffs are instructed to be discreet.
Alex was oblivious to all the plans. She ignored the fact that she hasn’t seen Kame yet. And, that her friend hasn’t greeted her happy birthday. Maybe he just forgot it. We’re not that close anyway, she thought. She just finished her laps on the pool when he saw Kame approaching. She’s on her way to the Spa’s massage center.
Kame was stunned by Alex attire. They’ve been together and have seen her in swimsuits. But this is the first time he saw her wearing that black swimsuit. She looked too sexy.. His heart is making doki-doki sounds.
“Kazu-chan, where have you been? I’ve knocked in your villa but got no answer so I went ahead to swim.”
“I just took a Short walk.” He lied.
“Ah, sou. I’m going to the massage center, do want to go with me?”
“Sure. We haven’t got a massage since we got here ne.”
They spend the time after their relaxing massage, walking around. Kame hasn’t greeted her yet but she kept silent.
“Ne, Alex, let’s eat dinner now. My treat.”
“Really! But you always treat me. Let me treat you this time.”
“No. It’s final I’m buying you food tonight. You paid for our drinks last night remember.”
“Well, have it your way.”
He led her to the main restaurant, Makana. There are already a few guests gathered waiting for dinner. They’re table was at the center of the room not their usual place when they dine here. She wanted to asked Kame when the light’s flicker out. When she grasps for Kame, the boy was not on her side. Instead she heard that familiar singing “Happy birthday to you….” Then she realized in front of her there is a small candle lit in the center of a huge cake. She’s surprised to see Kame holding the cake and Sari by his side singing happy birthday. When the lights are back again she recognized the faces of the staffs and some of the guests. All are happily grinning at her while singing the birthday song.
Alex was moved by the surprise. She can feel her tears gathering in her eyes. That idiot, that’s why he’s been mysterious the whole day he was planning this whole scheme.
“Alex, happy birthday! Make a wish and blow the candle.”
She closed her eyes and made a wish then blew the candle.
“Thank you so much. I’m not expecting this. Kame you’re so dead. You keep this entire secret and you too Sari. This is why you’ve been avoiding me the whole day. You guys are just so sweet.”
Sari told her that the whole plan is Kame’s idea. And the food was from the management. After the greetings the guests are invited to eat and have fun. The staffs however go back to their jobs except for Sari who is busy taking the video of the small party.
Kame gave her a bouquet of roses. Where he got them is a mystery since there is no flower shop in the resort. And handed her a small box. When she open the box, she saw a miniature turtle figurine, which is famous in Maldives, there’s a note saying “here’s a Kame, keep this as a reminder of our times together” She know that turtle is kame in Japan.
“Baka, even without a reminder I can never forget you. And we have that bunch of photos together remember.”
“Still, I want you to have something to remember me by. The Kazu-chan you met in this short tryst.”
Somehow a poignant one replaced the happy atmosphere, the fact that tomorrow they’ll be both leaving the resort in their own separate ways. Tomorrow, Kame will be riding the plane going back to Japan and Alex will be taking the flight back to London, back to the worlds that they both escaped from, their times together will be over soon.
“Ne, let’s enjoy the night together. Let’s eat now or else the food will lose its flavor.”
They ate their food in silence. Only the music from the live band can be heard. After the meal Kame excused himself saying he needs to go to the restroom. Alex sat there waiting for him while listening to the pleasant melody of the band. She feels melancholy; she knew that Kame has taken a special place in her heart for the short period they spent together. And when they part ways tomorrow, a part of her will be going with Kame. She’s in deep thought she didn’t realize that the band has stopped singing. A voice, she’s now familiar with, woke her up from her woolgathering.
“This is for Alex and also for everybody here,” Kame was speaking in English selecting the words with great care. “This is a song entitled Kizuna in English its called Bond. The bond that I’ve shared with all the people I met here in Maldives is beyond doubt special to me. You’ve all been very kind to me despite my hard-to-understand English. Most of all, Alex, the bond we had will be forever in my heart even we’ll part ways sooner than I wanted. Maybe someday we’ll meet each other again.”
He sang Kizuna the song he personally composed. A song that is all his, he sang it with full of emotions he wished that Alex can read his message between the lines. He wanted to tell her that even it’s only a short time, he learn to like her, maybe even love her. But he can’t be cruel to propose to her now, not when he knew they’d eventually separate. He can only hope that destiny will be kind to them and make them meet again. Now, he just wanted her to feel special.
Alex was speechless. Her tears are continuously flowing from her eyes. Like a river that endlessly flowing without the intention of stopping. Kame has finished singing, now he was on her side. He took her hands and lifted her from her seat and kissed her tenderly in the forehead. With a nod they went out of the restaurant after waving thank you and good night to the people there. They both wanted to prolong the time they still can spend with each other.
The guests are touched by relationship. Too bad, they’ll all go their separate ways tomorrow. They can only pray that the couple will find each other again. That someday their roads will cross again.
With an unspoken agreement, they entered Alex villa, Kame was gazing at the gray orbs with so much ardor. Tonight they’ll be one. They both know it. He kissed her. And she gave way. Letting go of all their inhibitions, answering Kame’s kisses with as much zeal as he is giving her.
It was already morning; Alex can see the sunrays penetrating the curtains that cover the windows.
Kame’s arms held her firmly against his own body, “hmm, you smell so nice,” he said as kiss the back of her neck. “Better than the morning dew, better than the sea breeze, better than a man’s deepest dreams.”
How they got in her bed was still blurry. But everything they shared that night will forever be embedded in their memories. The night has been a night of pleasure and passion. They’ve made love like there is no tomorrow. Knowing that this day would come in their lives. Now that they’ve one way or another shown what they feel to one another, a newfound kindle of fire that warms their heart.
But they have to accept reality. This day November 15, they’ll part ways.
They are now in the seaplane going to Male, where they are going to ride the plane going back to where they belong. Separate homes. Separate lives. Separate worlds. Their one-week rendezvous is over.
“Ne, Kazu, are you happy being with me?” her head nestling in Kame’s shoulder. Kame’s arms are draped in her shoulders hugging her closer.
“Yes, I never expected for this to happen but destiny has willed this to happen. I’m just sad that destiny has also meant for us to part ways. How about you, are you happy?”
“Very happy. I’m glad that at this point of my life I met you. It’s short but worth my lifetime. I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to let go of you but I know we have to. It’s only up to this time that fate allowed us to be with each other."
“Promise me when you go to Japan you'll contact me. I gave you my number, right? If I can’t answer your call leave me a voice message and I’ll call you right away. I’m gonna miss you.”
“Me too.”
“Flight going Japan is now boarding. Passengers please proceed to your gate.”
“This is it. Sayonara” he hugged her tightly. “ I think I’ve fallen in love with you Alex, remember that.”
“Sayonara. Till we meet again.” She hugged him back holding to every precious seconds while she still can.
The kiss they shared is not good-bye; definitely they’ll meet again.
She watches Kame’s back as it faded from her view. Fading because her tears are filling up her eyes again.
“Sayonara, my love. I love you, Kazuya Kamenashi.” She said in her heart.
Fate has brought them together; fate has pulled them apart maybe because for now it’s not mean to be. But in their hearts, fate will bring them back again. Two hearts that learned to fall in love even just for a week.
“Passengers going to London please proceed to your boarding gate….”
A/N: This is a fic that resulted from my writer's block while writing my other fanfic "Attraction". I've been dying to make a fanfic especially for Kame so here it is.
Lia, this is for you. I hope you'll like this. The ending is a bit sad (don't get mad at me) but I’m planning to make a sequel to this. I haven't written it though. Promise I’ll make one.
To my sister who beta-ed this, Imouto-chan, hontou ni arigatou gozaimasu.
- Location:in my freezing chair
- Mood:
nervous - Music:sunset swish - Passion
