Sakura Trails
The suns rays wash over Kayokos face warming up the residue of the cool autumn air. She sits up in her bed wiping her eyes then yawns. What time is it? she asks herself tiredly, turning her head slowly to the clock she noticed it was 6 oclock in the morning. Im late! she exclaims as she rushes out of bed nearly falling on her head but catches herself. She gathers her things and rushes to the bathroom only to find that her older

retty boy brother had beaten her to it. YOSHIKI!!! OPEN UP!!! she yelled frustrated at him from the opposite side of the door.
I just got in here an hour ago, it need more time, now go away! he said annoyed at his little sisters arrogates.
Stop brushing you hair and open the door! Im late for school! she yelled.
Aw, poor little old you. He said snickering to himself. He loved to torture his little sister. It was events like these that were the highlight of his day.
Kayoko growls and bangs forcefully on the door denting it slightly. OPEN UP!!! she paused for a second.

lease
she said quietly and painfully. Yoshiki crack opened the door. What was that? he asked intrigued.
Can I use the bathroom please? She side a little louder.
Okay have fun. He said as he opened the door full with a secret evil smile on his face and walked pass her. Kayoko glared and growled angrily at her brother as he walked to his room. Ill get my revenge. She whispered to herself with an evil grin and walks into the bathroom and takes a shower.
*****
Once at school she greeted her friends Mahito and Fuyuki. Hi guys. She said with a huge bright smile on her face. Both boys looked at and a shiver went up there spines.
Youre secretly plotting you older brothers down fall right now arent you? asked Fuyuki right on point as always. Now why would you say that? she asked innocently.
because he tortures you night and day for sport. Mahito said with a smile on his face. Mahito was so cute to Kayoko. Of course she wouldnt tell him or hell be offended, but she thought of him as a nice older brother as apposed to evil Yoshiki. Mahito was cute but Fuyuki was sexy. She had had a crush on him since they first met in 3rd grade. In her eyes and in the eyes of other people his was growing up to be a fine gentleman. He was very smart, talented, and nice, but he didnt smile that offend, he almost always had a straight face even if they went to the movies to see a horrific and gruesome movie he would just sit there and watch it eating popcorn while Mahito and Kayoko would hug each other tightly in fear. He puzzled her some times, but she liked him for who he was.
You two know me too well. She sighs and sits in her assigned seat between them. Aw, its okay. You can come over my house after school. We can play video games. Mahito said happily.
That sounds great
She said remembering what her father had told her before she left the house.
Kayoko, dont forget to come home. He said sternly.
Forget to come home? How could I forget that? she asked quizzically.
You know what I mean, just come home on time. He stressed enough as is.
Okay dad
she sighed then walked toward the door.
Bye, Dad.
But what? Mahito asked curiously.
Good morning class! said their very hyper and energetic teacher Mr. Kasazawa interrupting Kayoko before she could say a word.
Ill tell you later. Kayoko whispered then turned her head toward the front of the where Mr. Kasazawa jumped up and down excitedly.
*****
Kayoko had to go to a family gathering where she would see members of her family from near and far. It was a very important event that happened only once every ten years. The blood line of the Ito-clan would come together and conduct business. This time Kayokos father was to be the host, and the gather would be held at there hill side mansion, well thats what her father called it. He father wanted everybody home in time to practice and prepare. Kayoko hated the fact that she had to where traditional clothing. She used to love wearing kimonos when she was five, but now she was fifteen a lot of things had changed for her.
*****
Class seemed to go by very slowly, but finally the break for lunch came. Kayoko, Mahito, and Fuyuki didnt bother to go to the lunchroom. Instead they would hang out on the caged roof of the school. The roof seemed to have a grim life of its own. Not matter how sunny it was always dark. That was probably the reason why they were drawn to the place, it was adventurous and mystifying.
So, what were you doing after school? Mahito asked reminding her of the subject they had started just before school started.
Oh, right
My familys having a gathering and my dad wants me and evil thing to come home right after school. She explained sadly.
Why are you sad then? asked Fuyuki calmly, looking to the sky as his middle length hair swayed in the wind. Kayoko looked at him blushing and then lays down backward and sighs, I have to wear a kimono
Thats it? You sad because of that? Mahito said slightly shocked.
And I have to wear make-up. She added.
You, wearing make-up
thats something I have got to see. Fuyuki said with a smirk.
Whats that suppose to mean? She asked glaring at him.
Nothing. He said giving her a rare grin.
Grrr. She said plainly then looked up at the peaceful sky. I only have a few days
she whispered to herself in a slight daze.
*****
So, what were you doing after school? Mahito asked reminding her of the subject they had started just before school started.
Oh, right
My familys having a gathering and my dad wants me and the evil thing to come home right after school. She explained sadly.
Why are you sad then? asked Fuyuki calmly, looking to the sky as his middle length hair swayed in the wind. Kayoko looked at him blushing and then laid down backward and sighs, I have to wear a kimono
Thats it? You sad because of that? Mahito said slightly shocked.
And I have to wear make-up. She added.
You, wearing make-up
thats something I have got to see. Fuyuki said with a smirk.
Whats that suppose to mean? She asked glaring at him.
Nothing. He said giving her a rare grin.
Grrr. She said plainly then looked up at the peaceful sky. I only have a few days
she whispered to herself in a slight daze.
*****
At home the scene was crazy, everyone was running around like a chickens who's head just got cut off. "Kayoko sweetie!" her dad said walking toward her. "You came!"
"Um dad... I live here... Kayoko sweatdropped then walked to her room.
"Hey wait! I have something for you." he said holding up a package. Kayoko turned around to face him and smiled.
"Who is it from?"
"Um..." her dad fumbled with the box for the address. "Oh! Hm...lets see..." he continued putting on his reading glasses. "Emori Kabayashi"
"Emori!!!!" she said excited and took the box away from him and started to open it. Then she glared up at her dad, "Leave this place."
"Okay dear, just be down stairs in time." he said walking off.
Kayoko closes and locks the door to her room and faces the door with a twisted smile on her face.
"Who is that from?" someone asked from far behind.
"Oh, nothing just a pack..." she said not paying attention to her evil brother that was in her room.
"What the heck are you doing in here!!!!" she exclaims pointing at Yoshiki.
"I was bored so I booby trapped your room." he said happily.
"Get OUT!!!" she yelled throwing him out and locking the door and sighs.
"Finally alone. Now, why would he send me something?" she asked herself shaking the box gently trying to predetermine what was in it.
"Oh, well, only one way to find out."
Kayoko opens the box and pulls out a black and red kimono with sliver wings on the back. Her eyes widened at the beauty of the kimono. "Wow, this is gonna be the first kimono I actually love!" she said hugging the kimono to her chest. She could faintly smile the scent of Emori. She sighed then sat down in a chair and looked in the box again. she found a letter in the box and opened it.
"Dear love,
I have been waiting along time to see you. I have been nearly ten years. I can't wait to see you again. I hope you like and are willing to wear the kimono I send you. I know how much you hate kimonos. Well, take care, my love.
Love,
Emori Kabayashi
"I can't wait you see you again." Kayoko says love stuck with hearts in her eyes. Tomorrow she was going to make sure she looked as attractive as possible, for her Emori-kun. Emori was the one she was to be married to when she was of age. She loved him ever since they first met, although she felt the same way about Fuyuki. She was trapped between two men and very dramatically about it. But over time she would decide, just not now because they both were hot.
*****
"So, Fuyuki what do you think Kayoko's doing right now?" Mahito asked old of the blue.
"Probably dressing up for her boyfriend." He said with no expression on his face or in his speech.
"She has a boyfriend?"
"Yeah, some guy name Emori. I never actually met the guy but he sends her things."
"You want in her stuff?" Mahito asked surprised.
"Yeah I did. I was curious, so I snooped around a bit. All I found was love letters."
"Really? Wow, that's surprising. Are you sure you're talking about the same Kayoko?"
Fuyuki nods his head and continues to play the game. "It's like she lives another live aside from school."
"Really, and how do you know this stuff?"
"I just know. Don't ask." Fuyuki said sending serious look at Mahito.
"Eh! Okay, okay, I won't ask."
"Good. Now, Let's change the subject."
*****
Kayoko walked around the house dodging servants and family who were all getting ready for the big day that was about three hours away. She couldn't wait to see Emori. It had been so long and she had grown so much. She hoped he was still handsome and charming. She missed the feeling of him against her. (As in a hug!!!! )
As she walked she ran in to Yoshiki who had his silky smooth long black hair in a pony tail and was wearing a black and white Yukata.
"Hi little sister!" He said giving her a big hug.
"Ahhh! Who are you and what had you done with my brother."
"I am still you brother...well, favorite---"
"Only..." Kayoko interrupted then sigh. "Okay, what do you want?"
"Oh nothing just wanted to tell you that your husbands here. Well see ya." Yoshiki let go of Kayoko and started to walk off. Kayoko stood frozen. Her heart moved rapidly in her still body. 'he...he's here....in the same house....under the same roof....' she thought to herself ready to explode. She gentle grabbed her locket around her neck. The locket Emori had given her ten years ago. She kept it the same way, it still shined and was still operable. She sighed then turned and walked to her room to double check her appearance. She brushed her hair more and redid her make-up.
"Ah, Kayoko. You're as beautiful as a sakura flower at full blossom." said a deep pleasant voice from behind. Kayoko froze again blushing heavily under her make-up. She turned around and saw a quite dashing young man. He was tall, his had medium length hair with the most beautiful half lit piercing green eyes and smooth creamy fair skin.
"E-Emori..." she asked hesitantly. The young man smiled, 'Long time no see, eh?"
Kayoko stood up from her chair and went to him giving him a tight hug. "Emori...I've waited for this day a long time." she said looking up at him and smiled. Emori ran his fingers through her hair. "Me, too." He smiled at her and kissed her forehead then took her hand in his. "We should go greet the rest of the family." he insisted. Kayoko nodded and followed behind him.
*****
Fuyuki sighed while putting his controller down.
"I'm tired of beating you." he said calmly.
"Eh? Well, I beat you-"
"Once." Fuyuki said giving Mahito a rare smirk then got up. "It's late..."
"Yeah, you going home tonight or are you staying?" Mahito asked yawning.
"How about we check on Kayoko..." Fuyuki suggested.
"Huh....but... won't we get in serious trouble?" Mahito asked worried, "We could go to jail for trespassing."
"You, my friend, worry way too much. We won't get caught if nobody sees us. But you have to be quiet." Fuyuki said grabbing his book bag.
"I don't know about this....but okay." Mahito got up and followed behind Fuyuki as he led the way out the back door and all the way to Kayoko's estate.
"I'm gonna be soooo dead after this is over...." Mahito said crying as a chibi.
*******
Emori and Kayoko walked in the starlit garden. She had been floating on a cloud the whole time she was with him. Once they reached a place hidden in the garden, away form the eyes of the many guards around Emori pulled her closer to him and kissed her. Kayoko's eyes widened because of the unexpected feeling of his body and lips on her's. She returned the kiss and wrapped her arms around him. They stood there for 35 seconds kissing. Kayoko pulled away slightly signaling that she was running out of air. 'Wow, he's a good kisser...' she thought to herself as she laid her head on his chest. She was surprised that she could even keep up.
Emori kissed her forehead and hugged her closer. "I love you, Kayoko." he whispered gently in her ear. Kayoko blushed and looked directly into his eyes then smiled, "I love you, too, Emori..." she replied then layed her head on his chest.
*******
Fuyuki and Mahito jumped the fence and snuck farther in to the Ito-estate. "Wow! Kayoko lives here?" Mahito whispered in awe. Fuyuki shushed him and continued on until they were almost at an opening in to the garden. They both stopped a large bush short from a clearing then Fuyuki pulled Mahito down as to stay hidden from a couple walking in the garden. Although it would take Mahito some time to figure it out, Fuyuki instantly knew who the girl was.
Kayoko
he whispered to himself.
You say something? Mahito whispered while turning his head to Fuyuki. Fuyuki shook his head and sighed, Why did we come here again? Fuyuki asked calmly.
Because youre trying you best to bring us to an early grave
.you having second thoughts? Mahito said sweat dropping, Did you forget that fast? he continued thinking to himself.
Oh
right.. Fuyuki said and turned to look through the bushes again. He looked toward a gazebo in the center of the garden and saw Kayoko and Emori kissing. He eyes widened for a second then felt a finger tap on his shoulder. He quickly turned saw one of the Ito familys guards.
See Fuyuki I told you this was a bad idea. Mahito said already captured by the guard. Fuyuki sighed and stood up admitting defeat.
*******
When Emori and Kayoko returned to the mansion and Yoshiki was there waiting for them.
Kayoko, dad wants you. Hes in the dinning hall. He said after getting their attention.
He does? I wonder why? she said thinking out loud.
As if I would know, genius. Yoshiki said patting her on her head then whispered in her ear, Be careful.
Huh? Why
Well Emori we should go play video games or something. Yoshiki said dragging Emori off.
Um
bye Kayoko. He said sweat dropping.
Bye.. Kayoko said also sweat dropping and turn the opposite way to go to the dinning room.
*******
The guard let Fuyuki go, knowing they were friends of Kayoko.
Thank you sir, itll never happen again, right Fuyuki. Mahito said sending a glare at Fuyuki, but, as always, Fuyuki showed no signs of emotion he just nodded and dragged Mahito off while still thinking about the kiss between Emori and Kayoko. For some reason he could get that image out of his head. I bugged him but he didnt know why, but he felt defeated.
Um
.Fuyuki
are you even listening? Mahito say waving his hand in front of Fuyukis face. Fuyukis train of thought broke and he came back to reality. Oh
sorry. He said running his fingers though his hair.
Whats gotten into you? Youve never thought this hard before
Mahito continued once he got Fuyukis full attention. Is something wrong?
No. lets just get back to your place as soon as possible
Im tired. Fuyuki said calmly and walked ahead of Mahito.
Hey wait! You cant get into my house
I have the keys
.. Mahito said sweat dropping.
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