"Let's go to a nearby island … or something" I suggested after a deep thinking
Naoki smiled approvingly: "Oh that's a brilliant idea. There's an island called Izu Oshima … I heard it's a paradise of tourist spots … we can go there If you want"
I smiled back: "Okay then I'll inform the bakery manager"
We chatted a little longer then I left returning to the bakery where the manager was waiting for me …
"I've decided … I want two tickets for the Izu Oshima Island"
"For how long?" He asked
Ah … I forgot about that ……
I thought for a moment then said: "Three days"
I don't know If that's too long or too short but for me … it's just suitable
Especially that the the school week is Monday to Friday …
And there's a holiday on the second Monday of October …
So going for three days is just perfect … that way I can enjoy the trip without missing any lessons at school
I informed the manager about the date and we discussed some other details then I left to my apartment and started packing my things …
I called Naoki to tell him to prepare his things as well but his phone was busy ……
I wonder If he's talking to his father ………
It's non of my business anywhere …
I decided to send him a message … "Hey Na kun … we're leaving tomorrow for three days so prepare your things okay?"
After about an hour I finished preparing as Naoki replied with an okay
That night time was passing deadly slow and I could barely get some sleep …
When my alarm rang at morning I got up as I was so sleepy yet so excited
I opened the window looking at the clear sky as I noticed Naoki standing infront of the building …
I took my bag and went downstairs "sorry for keeping you waiting"
He smiled to me: "not at all, I just got here"
He added: "so … shall we go?"
"Yeah" I answered as he gently took the bag from my hand saying with a smile: "I'll carry that for you"
After a while we reached the port and entered the ferry that is supposed to take us to Izu Oshima Island
I standed to take a look at that gorgeous view of the shining water under the lights of sun as my hair was blown by the wind
"Nice weather huh ~ ?" Naoki said exactly what's on my mind
"Mhmm … besides people don't get to see such a view everyday" I added
Later, we went inside and had a delicious breakfast
Few hours later we reached there as Naoki started preparing the tent for us
He prepared it very well … just like an expert or something …
Well, I expect nothing less from such a responsible and reliable person like him …
I really admire him a lot …
After finishing he suggested: "so, how about some swimming ~ ?"
"Okay" I nodded then headed to the changing room …
Well I'm not the type to go swimming often, also I'm not the type to care about fashion so I just decided to wear the school's swimsuit …
I returned to Naoki as I saw him wearing a light blue swimming short
Haha that little body of his has grown up to be muscular and strong
"Oooi don't just stand there Shiroi ~" he called me
"Okaaay I'm coming" as soon as I said that I went towards the water and slowly put my feet in … it was cold, yet refreshing
"It's cold at first but you'll get used to it" he smiled
We swum for a long time and it was really fun …
After a while we got out of water and sat on the sand as it started getting dark …
Away from the noisy city and the full of troubles life I forgot about everything enjoying the relaxing sound of the waves and the strong shoulder of his
He took his shirt and put it around my body saying with his usual tender caring tone: "it's getting colder … do you want to go inside?"
I shook my head "no, I wanna watch the sunset"
"Okay then as you like" he replied approvingly as he gently caressed my hair
The view of the sunset was just breathtaking … and that day was one of the best days of my life … I enjoyed every moment of it
After watching the sunset we changed our clothes then headed to the tent and slept peacefully
In the next day, at afternoon Naoki was fishing
He caught lots of fishes … he's really good at everything
We grilled them and ate them … they were so delicious
After eating we decided to go in a hot spring tour …
The hot steam made all my senses completely relaxed …
These few days are a bless …
Just after thinking about that I got out to see something that has turned them into a curse … it was "Kiyoshi" my so called brother … with a group of bad looking guys …
Well I'm not surprised … he and my 'sister' are just the same … they both would do anything for money even If it was killing their own parents ……
I tried to get away from him but he caught me …
"Hey you!" he forcefully grabbed my shoulder turning me around as he glared at me saying "so you're here having fun ignoring the money I asked you for!"
"I told you that If you didn't get me the money I'd turn your life to hell" he repeated
I put my hand on my shoulder as it was hurting like hell …
Damn him … knowing that my shoulders are sensitive …… he's using my weak point against me! And I can't do anything about it …
"It's me who invited her to come … so If you have anything to say, say it to me" Naoki barged in
"Hmm ~ so you wanna pick a fight?"
"Understand that in any way you want"
Kiyoshi was about to punch Naoki but he held his hand …
Though he still managed to punch him … that group started punching him as well …
I wanted this to end right away … I didn't want to see him getting hurt … "Naoki … let's go away …"
"Shiroi please stay out of this" he asked …
They continued punching for a while till Kiyoshi started bleeding then he went away saying: "Tch … I'll get my revenge sooner or later"
Then I went to the small hospital there with him despite of his repeating "I'm fine"
His injuries were cleaned and a plaster was put on them …
"Sorry Naoki …… I bring you nothing but nonstop troubles … nothing would have happened If you haven't defended me …" I said with a tone filled with sorrow and sadness
"That's not true Shiroi …… you just don't know how happy I get when I spend time with you seeing you happy"
He added: "besides what really hurt is not these injuries, but seeing you sad ……"
I smiled to make him feel better …
And that was the end of our second day …
YOU ARE READING
Like the snow
RomanceTanaka Shiroi is an orphan who has lost a part of her memory after her father's death and has been acting coldly towards everything ever since She faced a lot of troubles as she lives in her own apartment all by herself because of some family proble...
