Dreams are Reality

Naoto was 14 year old girl, poetic and shy when it was convenient. She loved to read. She had brownish hair, dark brown eyes and a slight tan. She usually was in her room figuring out what to do. She also loved to sing. But now, Naoto was waiting in a bench for her mom to pick her up.
Ai came running towards her. “Naoto! Hey! I thought you were already at your house!” she screamed between the slight pauses for catching her breath. “No Ai, mom isn’t here yet.”-answered Naoto-“Why were you running?”

“I was trying to run from the boys.”
“Oh really? Were they slobbering about you too much?”
“Ha, ha. Very funny Naoto. Actually no, they were talking about you”
“Me?”
“Yeah, Kenjii, Charlie, and Nick were talking about you, but when they came to the topic about who would be the best match for you, Kenjii ran towards Chelsea’s house.”
“You mean Chelsea’s and Kelsea’s house?”
“Yeah, he said he forgot something. Why? Does it bother you?”
“No, not at all. I just-
“You still have a crush on that guy right?”
“Huh? NO! What makes you think that?”
“Come on Naoto. Don’t pretend you don’t. We all know it.”
“Really Ai, I don’t like him!”
“Uhu, yeah, very believable. So when are you planning to ask him out?”
“Ask him OUT?”
“Yeah, I mean, it’s about time. Charlie, Nick, me and about everyone else at school is tired of waiting.”
“I really don’t-
“I wonder when the guys are going to be here… So are you going to ask him out?”
“I don’t, I mean I-
“Never mind.”
“Uh hey, look! Here they come!”

Sure enough, there came two boys talking and laughing. Both tall, the first boy had blue eyes and brownish hair, wore an orange and blue striped shirt and had a great smile. The other, brown eyed and dark of skin, noticed Naoto and Ai and greeted them. “Hey Ai! Did you hear that song from Avril?” he said playfully. “Yeah Nick!” she answered, “I love it! Let’s sing it!”

“♪Hey, hey, you, you! I know that you like me! No way, No way, no it’s not a secret. Hey, hey, you, you, I wanna be your girlfriend!♪ Well, boyfriend, because being a girlfriend for my girlfriend would feel very awkward.”
“Oh Nick. You’re such a comedian.”
Charlie pats Ai’s shoulder. “Ahem? I’m the comedian, he’s the sensitive one and Kenjii is the romantic one.”
Naoto interrupted “Kenjii is all three.”

Everyone stared at Naoto. The color in her face drained away. Right behind her was a tall boy, 14 almost 15 years of age, with deep green eyes and black hair. Naoto turned around and jumped as she realized who he was. She looked into his face and noticed he was blushing extremely. He bowed his head and walked past her, stopped in front of Nick, Charlie and Ai, and began to greet them.

“Hi guys.” he mumbled.
“Hi Kenjii.” Everyone replied except Naoto.
There was an awkward silence. Nick looked at Kenjii, then Naoto, then back at Kenjii. He decided to break the silence.
“So Kenjii, what were you doing at C and K’s house?”
“I was, um, I went there, and, well, I-
“O geez just answer!” Naoto responded not too patiently.

Ai hushed her. “Geez Naoto, chill out! Nothing really happened!”
Kenjii tried to stop a fight from forming. “It’s fine Ai. Naoto didn’t mean it that way.”
Nick and Charlie felt lost, but quickly thought of a plan to evade the situation.
“Hey guys! I have an idea! Since we’re headed back to C and K’s house, why don’t you come with us?” Charlie suggested.
Kenjii and Naoto panicked. “NO!” they both said in unison. Naoto’s cellphone began ringing, she quickly answered it. After she talked for a while she hung up and continued the conversation. “It’s mom. She said she can’t pick me up because she’s at a soccer game with my little brother. I guess I’ll have to walk home. Ai, can you come with me?”
Ai looked at Nick. He shook his head softly. “Sorry Naoto, but I have to go with Nick.”
“I know!” Charlie responded “Why doesn’t Kenjii go with you Naoto?” Kenjii looked bewildered. “WHAT?!?!?” he shouted, trying to hide his shyness. Naoto looked away.
“I mean, I’m sure Naoto would rather go with her best friend, right Ai?” said Kenjii nervously. “Actually, I don’t mind Kenjii.” Naoto said, nervous as well, but staring at Ai so she would go with her. Ai looked at Nick, and he slightly shakes his head. “Sorry Naoto, but Nick and I really need to do something.” she said, and she started walking away.
“Wait!” Naoto said, “Can’t you come with me Charlie?” “Not really, I need to do homework. Coach says if I don’t pick up my history grade I’m off the team.” Charlie responded. Nick, Ai, and Charlie walked away quickly before Kenjii and Naoto pleaded any longer. Soon they were alone. Kenjii felt an awkward silence, and decided to break it.

“I guess we gotta go.” He said, trying to start a conversation.
“Yeah, I guess.” They both began walking towards Naoto’s home. Meanwhile, Kenjii noticed a book she was holding.
“What’s that you’re reading?”
“Oh this? It’s just Romeo and Juliet.”
“Really? I read it too. What’s your favorite part?”
“The bal- I mean the beginning.”
“This is your house right?” They stepped onto the porch of a beautiful house, which was two stories high and was painted in soft beige, accompanied by white, with roses decorating every space possible.

“Yeah, that’s it.” Naoto opened the door, and then looked at Kenjii. “Do you want to come in?”
“Well, sure, but won’t your mom get mad or anything?”
“Oh don’t worry. Max’s soccer games are ending at around 7:00 pm these days.”
“Well, ok then”
“Why don’t we go to the backyard?”
“Sure.”

They went towards the back door. As they stepped outside, they were surrounded by beautiful plants. Candles hung from the fence. Above them was a balcony, which was wrapped in beautiful vines with blooming flowers. The path continued in front of them, bell roses decorating each side, which eventually lead to a stream, followed by a small pond, in which many colorful fish swam happily and floating candles lit the way. Kenjii marveled at this scene, but soon turned to look at Naoto. Her eyes sparkled in the light, and he longed to be more with her, but hesitated to ask. She looked into his face, and seeing he was blushing, turned away. He decided to continue the conversation.

“Nice backyard. Is that your balcony?”
“Yeah, it’s right in front of my room, so it’s basically mine.”
“Well you certainly did a good job decorating”
“Thanks. Mom helped a bit, but I came up with all the ideas.”
“Awesome”
“Yeah”
They both stayed quiet for a while. Kenjii looked at Naoto and she looked back, both anxious to speak.
“Would you go out with me?” they both said in unison. Naoto giggled while noticing Kenjii’s face was red. Soon he built up the courage to continue talking.
“So um, w-would you? I-I mean, i-if you w-want to, but if you don’t, I completely understand and, well, you know, so, but um-
“I would really like that.”
“Great! Awesome, so I guess I’ll pick you up tomorrow at 8:00 pm?”
“That sounds great!”
“Cool!” Kenjii looked around. His phone rang. He answered it and talked for a while, but soon hung up. “I’m very sorry, but mom’s calling me to get home to eat. I really got to go.”
“Oh, ok…”
“I’ll still come pick you up!”
“I know.”
“I’m really sorry…”
“Don’t worry about it! After all, you do have to go eat.”
Kenjii smiles. He lifts up Naoto’s chin and looks deeply into her eyes. They both gently close their eyes as their faces merge together.