"w-when were you here, Ryosuke?" I stammered as I faced him. 

  "long enough to hear all she said" Ryosuke answered coldly like as though all of that didn't matter. "but what she said is true. Mirai, I know what you're thinking, but you've to stop before I hurt you. you know what, I'm going back to the hospice so you need not worry about me anymore. you should just stay where you are, don't come for me " he clenched his fist as he said, and I took all of that into mind. I watched enough dramas to know that he didnt mean what he said, I'm sure. he wanted me by his side. he turned his back as soon as he finished his line, but added one more before he spoke "take care, Mirai, thanks for everything"   I ran up and gave him a backhug. my head pressed against his back and I immersed immediately in his warmth that conditioned me to break down in tears.   "Mirai~"   "don't push me away please. I worry for you, because I love you!!!" as soon as I confessed, he released my grip and turned to face me. He wiped the tears off my face gently and tried to hold on to his own so it doesn't make matters worst.   "I have no future, so I don't understand why you want to do this. it's redundant. there's absolutely nothing I can do for you, Mirai"   "nothing is redundant. everything in this world is here for a reason, Ryosuke! I'm not gonna be like Haruna or anyone else, I'll stay by your side until you recover!" I said confidently. for once, I felt really determined. while I uttered those lines, I recalled the reminders my brother gave. my answer is clear, I really want to do it. I've never been so sure in my life. At this point, Ryosuke finally let his tears loose. his tears ran like a waterfall and he wrapped his arms around my shoulders and squished me in his arms. His body and hair scent soothes my senses, his supple flesh rubbed against my bare skin, causing adrenaline rush and quickened heartbeat.     he pulled back slightly and look into my eyes with tears still b.    "I'm trying so hard not to have my heart waver in your presence, but you just make things so difficult every single time,"   "nobody said you can't love. please give both of us a chance, Ryosuke," I didnt know where I got these lines from, but the more I thought about it, the more mushy it gets.   "you really won't regret, do you? even if things aren't looking that bright for me, even if others are gonna look at us in a different light, that's all alright with you?" he queried with doubts written all over his face.   "no, I won't regret" I answered immediately.    "Mirai~" he paused and I saw hesitant in his eyes. it is as though he went into a trance cause all he did for the next few seconds was stare motionless at me. I don't know what exactly he's thinking, and he's not letting me in his thoughts.   "you still have one wish don't you?"   I nodded, unsure of why he brought up this matter out of the blue.   "I'll give you a bonus one today... actually it's for me too. but the contents can only be decided by me" he insisted.   "what? no way, then you're going to send me back and disappear again" I refused to look at him, but he cupped my face so I concentrate on him.   "don't jump into conclusions. just let me offer first.... this wish, is meant for me too...I wanna date you for today. lets just shelve all the worries we have for tomorrow and we just enjoy ourselves as a couple until 12mn, okay?"   I was stunned by his irresistibke offer. there's at least 12 hours before the next day, but I still doubted his motives. does it mean he's gonna do anything after 12mn? he's almost hinting that something will happen after.   "what's gonna happen after 12mn then? are you gonna push me away again?"   "all worries for tomorrow, please. I just wanna shut off my mind for today. it's fine if you're not willing since I would be literally stealing you're first date" Ryosuke disappointedly turned around and walked towards the direction of the hospice.   seeing him disappearing from my eyes once more, was not what i wanted. I could only follow my heart this time. there's no reason for hesitation cause that's what I've sworn to do, to stay by his side. having a real date with the first guy I truly loved, it's in itself a dream come true. I dashed up front and slip my hand into his.   he faced me and smiled as though he expected my reaction and gave my palm a light squeeze.    no one has held my hands the way he did. the suppleness of his fingers and palm, his firm grip, make me feel loved and secured. this is the first time I needn't feel jealous about any others, cause I too have someone solely mine, albeit it may only last 12 hours. while he didnt reveal his plans for the time after 12mn, I chose to do as he say, just immerse in zero worries and enjoy a typical date with him.   I didnt ask where he's going but he just held my hands tightly and led me eventually to where every kid's dreams is realised - the amusement park.   "it has been a long time since I come. it's so nostalgic" he said as he stared into the land of fun.   "you didnt come with Haruna?" perhaps it's out of jealousy, but as his 'girlfriend', this is probably something I should know.   He turned to me and brought his face near to mine, wrapping his arms around my shoulder. my body stiffened and my heart raced. "no. other than my sisters, you're probably the only girl I've come with" his smile is so fascinatingly flawless, along with his words, I thought my heart is about to come to an abrupt stop.   "you look extremely dazzling when you blush" he patted my head like how my brother always do and ushered me in to the park. I placed my hand on my cheeks, hoping that the heat on my face can go off. he chuckled as he saw my reaction making me more embarrassed.   "lets go in here!" he said excitedly and pointed to the haunted mansion in front of us. the opening to the mansion was stationed with staff in creepy masks that gave me goosebumps all over.   "c-can we not go here..." I pulled back but he brought me closer to him instead.   "Daijoubu. I'm here. it'll be fun!" instantly, I felt more secured and was too touched to resist his protection that I was unconsciously dragged in by him.   "uwahhhhhhhh Ryosuke~ there's something pulling me.......uwahhhhhhhh Ryosuke!!!! I wanna exit this place..... uwahhhhhh Ryosuke those stuff in front, omg there're staring at me" I just screamed mindlessly throughout the journey. I gripped him tight by his arm, while his free arm wrap me in an embrace. shoulder to shoulder, he brought me through each obstacle, and everytime I grip him tighter, he'll whisper in my ear "Daijoubu". at one point, I was totally startled that I almost couldn't move any step forward. it was when his arm casually moved down and wrapped me by my waist instead. it was a ticklish feeling, a rather new sensation I've never encountered, and it gives me the urge to do likewise. my arm quietly move towards his and I literally enclosed my arm around his torso.  it made walking straight a lot harder, but it's worthwhile, cause I could hear his heartbeat, smell his ocean body wash scent and the smoothness of his clothes' fabric. I should have done it earlier, cause by the time I have floated into heaven, I was brought back to reality with a blinding light that shone in from the exit of the game.   "it's over, Mirai" he giggled as he consoled me by rubbing his hand behind my back. I quickly pulled back and avoided his eyes cause I could feel my face flushed terribly.    "it's so fun, right Mirai?" he chuckled and asked. I nodded reluctantly. at the same time, I spotted a ride that I always wanted to try.   "Ryosuke, my turn to choose our next ride. lets go for that one" I pointed to the 360 degree roller coaster, perhaps the star ride of the park.   "Hehhhh... anything but that!" Ryosuke tried to flee but I pulled him back. this time I returned him the line, "Daijoubu. I'm here!" I teased and then tackled him with my arm around his neck. I don't know exactly, but I felt that this line I uttered made an impact in him that he actually quietened down and left himself in my care.    I could see he's genuinely afraid of roller coasters, cause his body was so extremely stiff and he seemed so out of mind that he looked like he's frozen at his seat. he clutched my hand so tight that my bones could have been crushed. when the ride started, he shut his eye completely and shouted "uwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Miraiiiiiiiiiiiiii!"    it's a pity i couldn't capture the moment where he shouted my name. I couldn't control my giggling all the way even after the ride. i was feeling happy right down to my inner self and feeling fluffy all over.   "hey, stop laughing at me" he protested as we sat at an ice-cream store to take a break after a few games.   "I'm not laughing at you" I giggled still.   "as if. I can't help it, I'm afraid of heights" he pouted and that makes him so adorable. this is a side of him that I've not seen and would hope to see more. I daringly pinched his cheeks in response and realised it's so elastic that I began playing with it.   "itaiiii Mirai" he pushed my hand away and we both ended up laughing at each other's silliness.    "your laughter is really contagious, Mirai... it'll be nice having you around" he confessed, causing yet another round of blushes on my face.   "stop teasing me, Ryosuke... I'm gonna get us some ice-cream. wait for me" I dashed off while I still hear giggles at the back of my ear. he does find joy teasing me, but I don't mind as long as he's smiling.   "one strawberry and one chocolate scoop" I told the lady at the store.   "in separate cups?" she asked   "ermm... one will do" I giggled to myself when I thought of sharing a cup with him.   "is that your boyfriend?" she asked out of curiosity. I hesitated cause I wasn't sure our relationship at this point. well, I couldn't possibly say that it's a wish he granted. but eventually, I decided to claim possession first.   "yeah, he's my boyfriend" I admitted proudly.   "he's really charming. lucky you! I see those girls at the side table spazzing over him" she pointed to the table beside and it is true, they were excitedly chatting about him and even taking selfies with him in the backdrop. not only that, they took a step further and decided to approach him.   "Heh?!!!" I was panicking, feeling like he'll be snatched away from me, and I hear the lady giggle.   "you better go back fast and protect him. here, your ice cream and wish you luck"   when I returned, the girls were already taking couple shots with him.  I deliberately cleared my throat loudly to signal my presence "eh hm..."   The girls retreated and gave me a confused expression.    "dear, are we done? can we go now?"   "erm.. yea~" before he could properly react, I grabbed him by his arms and dragged him out from his seat and away from those pesky girls.   "Mirai~ you're really cute when you're jealous, ne~" he tackled me from the back and wrapped his arms around my neck, while chuckling in my ears. his intimacy made me really nervous and I could feel his warm breathe brushing across the sides of my face.    "I'm not~" I pouted while consciously hiding the tint of pink from my face.   "alright then, you're still cute anyway, the way you dragged me..."   "ahhh Ryosuke~ stop teasing me" I gently pushed him away, but he pulled me back by his side.   "gomene. I'll guide you properly, since it's your first relationship" he smiled. I think he is really skilled in making girls' hearts throb and is always capable of taking good care of people, even the nitty-gritty stuff and often overlooked emotions are well-tended to.    "ah, the ice-cream! I'll have the strawberry one" he looked at the cup on my hand and took a big scoop of it.   "ehhh, Ryosuke, I thought you'll prefer the chocolate one. I actually wanted the strawberry one..." I pouted.   "opps, I like strawberry too. you could have asked me first..."   "if I asked, then it wouldn't be a surprise..." my volume decreased as I spoke just when my embarrassment kicked in. I thought he didn't hear it, but he did and giggled.   suddenly he scooped up the strawberry ones and then placed in near my lips.   "heh?" I looked in confusion.   "open up" he conscientiously slipped the scope of ice cream into .   "nice?" he asked and I nodded in delight. apart from when I was a toddler, Ryosuke is probably the only one who fed me. I was in a daze when i watch him use the same spoon to feed himself. we were indirectly kissing as some people put it. for someone who has never shared a moment with any guy, this is the best as it can get.   my daydreaming can only go this far, when I saw him massaging his shoulders as if aching. I was immediately reminded of his condition which I conveniently forget in light of all the enjoyment.    "Daijoubu? lets head back