Little by Little
-LEAH'S POINT OF VIEW-
*Leah hugged that person so hard*
;Boutsuki-san? Why?
:Da-Daikuhara-san?
;Why are you screaming for help?
:H-how do y-you know?
;I can hear you from a distant.
"Oh my! That's so embarrassing, please kill me!"
;Are you hurt?
:N-no, thanks for your concern...
;I'm glad. I thought I have to find you, you screamed like you're hurt. So here I am.
:Well...help me, Daikuhara-san! There's ghosts everywhere.
;What do you mean? You know they're just toys.
:They are, but they still scare me so bad!
;Well, in that case...
*Jousuke stood up and offered Leah a hand*
;Explore it with me!
*Jousuke smiled and Leah blushed*
"What is this? It's like the first time we bumped into each other; this time, I felt something's off. Why is my heart beating so fast? Why am I always shy around him more I am with everyone? What is this kind of feeling?"
*A memory flashed in Leah's mind*
"Y-yeah, that's right. We had our first interaction when we also bumped into each other. B-but why am I thinking of that? Eh!?
;Is something wrong, Boutsuki-san?
:N-no...it's nothing!
;Well then, let's go.
*Leah accepted Jousuke's hands and stood up*
;Are you sure you're fine?
:Y-yeah I am...do me a favor though.
;Sure, what is it?
:Let me just hug your arm, it'll make me less scared...
"What're you thinking, Leah!? You're so embarrassing!
:U-uhm, I didn't mean it like that, don't even worry abo-
;Sure. Hold tightly if you're scared.
:Y-yes...
;Let's get going.
:S-sure...
*Both of them walked and Leah's blushing*
"What is this? Why do I feel safe around him? D-do I like him? No!"
-AFTER EXPLORING THE HORROR HOUSE-
As all of them, except for Jousuke and Leah, got out of the horror house, Abeno and Chihara were panting.
"A-are you okay, Chihara-san? Do you need some water?" Chuujou asked.
"Y-y-yes...p-please!" said Chihara as she was nervous.
"How about you, Abeno-san?" Chuujou asked.
"I-I need water..." Abeno replied.
Sakamoto and Basaki laughed and both of them said "You call that scary? Maybe we should try the horror train as well! Yes, you're right! The horror train!"
Abeno and Chihara replied "No thanks, you two can go alone." Sakamoto and Basaki laughed as their reply.
A few moments later, Jousuke and Leah finally got out of the horror house. To everyone's surprise, they saw Jousuke carrying Leah in piggyback.
"D-Daikuhara-san, what happened to her?" Basaki asked.
"Oh, she passed out, maybe it's because of fear." Jousuke replied.
"Obviously, she just came out of the horror house you idiot!" Basaki replied.
"Yeah, I know. Sorry about that, I guess. Where can I put her?" Jousuke replied as she chuckled.
"Put her here please." Chuujou replied as she pointed into a steel bench.
"Will do." Jousuke replied.
As Jousuke put Leah down, Leah woke up and asked "D-Daikuhara-san, where am I?"
"We're still here, you passed out earlier due to fear." Jousuke replied.
"R-really? W-well, I guess I'm fine now." said Leah then she tried to stand up.
"B-Boutsuki-san, you should rest for now, let Daikuhara-san carry you as we go."
"E-eh, me?" Jousuke replied in shock.
"Yes, of course you idiot. You're the one who has the strength to carry her." said Basaki.
"I can't!" said Jousuke.
"But didn't you just carry her?" Chihara asked.
"That's right, I just did." Jousuke thought to himself.
"G-guys, if he doesn't want to, he don't ha-" said Leah but she was quickly interrupted by Jousuke and he said "Okay fine, I'll do it."
Leah was shocked as Jousuke replied. Jousuke offered a piggyback for Leah in front of everyone. Leah blushed and everyone smiled and some of them even giggled.
"All right, I mustn't reject his kindness for me." Leah thought to herself.
Leah went to Jousuke's back and all of them started walking.
"Her body's so warm, I can feel it." Jousuke thought to himself.
"W-what? His body's so warm, I could get use to this." Leah thought to herself but she realized what she was thinking and once again thought to herself "What are you saying Leah Boutsuki? Are you out of your mind? He's just being kind!"
Jousuke asked out of nowhere "Do you remember what happened in the horror house earlier?"
Leah replied as she was blushing "N-no. S-sorry I have to put you in situation like this."
"It doesn't matter to me, I don't mind at all. But I think everyone around us does." said Jousuke.
Then they both heard everyone's comment as they walked.
"Look at them."
"Such a cute pair of lovebirds."
"We're like them when we were kids."
"How lovely!"
"I'm getting jealous."
As they heard it, Leah blushed but Jousuke remained calm and behave.
"U-uhm, Daikuhara-san, are you sure this is fine for you?" Leah asked.
"Yeah, why not?" Jousuke replied.
"I-I mean, everyone thinks we're lovers." said Leah.
"Calm down, Boutsuki-san. Besides, we really do look good together." said Jousuke and he thought to himself "I hope I calmed her down."
"Y-yes." Leah replied and she thought to herself "What does he mean? I thought we're just friends? This got me overthinking. Does he mean he like me?"
Sakomoto approached the two of them and whispered ro Jousuke "Hey man, I think everyone thinks you two are lovers. You should try your luck in Boutsuki-san."
"Hey, I can hear you!" Leah thought to herself.
"I don't mind. Besides, we're not lovers at all and this will be erased in their memories anytime soon, I'm sure." said Jousuke.
"Do you like Boutsuki-san? Or she does like you, will you like her back?" Sakamoto asked.
Leah was shocked as suddenly shouted at Sakamoto "I can hear you!"
Sakamoto laughed and replied to Leah "W-well, what's the answer though? I wanna hear it from both of you."
"U-u-uhm, I-I don't k-know yet." said Leah as she was nervous.
"I don't mind either way." said Jousuke and then he continued walking.
"What does this man mean? Stop giving mixed signals, Daikuhara-san. I'm starting to get my hopes up in a strange way!" Leah thought to herself.
"All right, this is our next stop. Let's continue to have fun!" said Basaki.
As they continued to have fun, they tried different things like foods, rides, and shopping.
"Oh, it's already 7:34PM. My mom only allowed me until 8PM. I should get going." said Basaki.
"Oh, shoot. Me too." said Abeno.
"Well, I think, let's call it a day. It's been fun, everyone. Next time again!"
All of them greeted everyone a goodbye.
As Jousuke walked away, he was still carrying Leah.
"Can you walk by yourself now, Boutsuki-san?" Jousuke.
"I guess so." said Leah.
As Leah tried to walk on her alone, she collapsed.
"Are you okay? You shouldn't force yourself. Here, let me carry you once again." said Jousuke.
Leah blushed and asked "You really don't mind?"
"I don't, really. I'll bring you to your home, tell me which direction, okay?" said Jousuke.
"Y-yes, thank you!" said Leah.