Young Love

Young Love is the second Tim x Azusa fanfic. It was posted in 2015 along with 6 other fanfics on the Notes section of his Facebook page. It is the first 'side story' of the series.
== Notes ==
* Azusa and I have some couple time together after she returns from a training camp.
* First and foremost, this is a FANFICTION.
* Second, I was given a Japanese name on a website app which I use for these.
* Finally, I need some opinions. This story is set during a training camp in season 2 of the anime, but Azusa only had 1 training camp with the seniors. If I recall, they didn't have another due to Natsufest, and I started thinking today. Should I change the first part to more accurately follow the show and add Natsufest?
* As I mentioned before, I'm thinking of changing the first part. Tell me what you think.https://www.facebook.com/timothy.gregory.923/posts/1190959564351501https://www.facebook.com/timothy.gregory.923/posts/1237340856380038
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I flicked through the channels, seeing if there was anything on worth watching. “Nope... nope... nope...” Switching the TV off, I sighed and sat back. I was on holiday break. As I lived by myself, I had no-one to talk to. [What am I going to do now?] Azusa was with the Light Music Club on a training camp. [I wonder how they're doing.] Looking at my phone, I thought about messaging her. [Maybe I could just say hi and ask if she's enjoying herself?] Typing up 'Hey. How's your training camp going? Having fun?', I hovered my thumb above 'send'.
[… Actually, no. I'll leave her. I can always talk to her when she gets back.] Deleting the message, I put my phone away, then got to my feet. [I should go out, find something to do.] Thinking through my options, I decided to try meeting up with Ui.
Sending an invite to hang out, I lingered around while waiting for her reply. [I don't think I've actually hung out with Ui or Jun yet.] She accepted, so I said where to meet up. Getting my shoes, I headed out. I had absolutely nothing else to do, so why not? Heading to the shopping district, I got to where we were meeting and waited. My thoughts briefly wandered onto Azusa, wondering how she was doing. I then felt a slight ache in my heart.
I sighed. [I guess I must miss her.] We had been going out for several months now. The memory of our confessions came back, causing me to smile. We had both fallen in love with each other, but stayed quiet due to mainly fear of rejection, but those fears turned out to be unnecessary.
“Shigure-chan!” A voice brought me back to the present. I spotted Ui coming over, so I waved.
“Glad you could make it.” I said once we'd met up.
“I don't think we've hung out before, have we?”
“I thought that too. First time for everything. Shall we go?” We headed off. “So, anything interesting happen lately?”
“Mmm, not that I can think of right now.”
“Your sister keeping you busy?” I gave her a smile. I knew that Ui was the 'mother' of the Hirasawa household, based on what she and Azusa had told me.
“Yes, but I enjoy it. She's always smiling and is quite courteous, so I'm happy.”
“Well, I guess that's what's important.” We continued talking as we walked around. I did wonder if people thought we looked like a couple. I wouldn't have blamed them if they did.
“Are you still enjoying school, Shigure-chan?” Ui asked.
“Well, I haven't yet heard the word 'pervert', which I'm happy about. Now that the other students have accepted me, it's great. I did have my fears when I first started though.” The memory of my first day at Sakura High was still quite vivid in my mind. I was every level of nervous you could be.
“It certainly was a surprise when you walked into the classroom. We had no idea that a boy was joining us.”
“Well, since Sakura High was the only local school, I kinda had little choice. I didn't really want to choose a school that required hours of traveling to get to and from. It certainly took a bit of work getting accepted, I'm not gonna lie.” As the school was girls-only, they were quite hesitant accepting me.
Later on, we got lunch, finding a fast food place. “So how's things going with Azusa-chan?”
“I've met her parents, and they seem to be okay with us being a couple. Her mom even said I was her 'Prince Charming, here to sweep her off her feet and carry her in my arms while she smothered me with kisses'. You've never seen Azusa so red.” We shared some laughter. “I'm really happy things have worked out for us. She is an incredible young woman.” I added.
“Yes, I'm really happy for you too. Though I imagine my sister was surprised when you told her, right?”
“You'd think we'd told her that we were confiscating her guitar. She was literally in tears. “Azu-nyan, how could you do this to me? Is my love not good enough?”” I knew about Yui-sempai's attachment to Azusa. My phone's text tone then went off.
“Wonder who that is?” Pulling it out, I saw Azusa's name, causing me to smile.
“Who is it?”
“My girl.” Her text read 'Hi. Just wondering what you're doing. Things are going great here. Maybe we could meet up when I get back?'. I smiled again, sending her a reply before putting my phone away. “Seems like she's having fun.”
“I'm sure they're all enjoying themselves.”
“Though I expect there's little actual “training” going on.” Azusa had informed me about what really happened on their training camps.
Ui smiled. “Probably not.” After we had finished lunch, we hung around a bit more before calling it a day. Later that night, as I was in bed, my phone went off. It was Azusa again. Her text was short, but spoke volumes.
'I wish you were here'. I couldn't stop myself smiling. We were both clearly thinking of each other. I sent her a reply.
'Just hang on a little longer'. Putting my phone aside, I settled down for the night.
The next day...
I busied myself with chores, trying to fight off boredom. There was still nothing interesting on TV, and I couldn't think of much else to do. [Maybe I should get myself a flatmate or something. At least then I'd have someone to do stuff with.] I had just finished running the vacuum round when the doorbell rang. [Huh, who knows I'm here?] Putting it away, I looked through the view hole. I saw my (very brown) girlfriend. [She's super tanned, not that I'm surprised.] I kept my expression as neutral as I could and opened the door.
“Hi.” She said with a smile.
Looking her up and down, I said “Do I know you?”
“Shigure!” She puffed her cheeks out.
“Sorry, sorry, couldn't resist.” I chuckled. Ui had told me that she had done the same thing when she first saw Azusa tanned.
Azusa looked away, looking somewhat hurt. “I can't believe you of all people would do that.”
I put my arms around her. “Like I'd ever forget who you were.” Her arms wrapped around me. “Welcome back.” We shared our hug for a bit, then separated. “Have fun?”
“Yeah, although...” She looked away sheepishly. “We didn't get much practice done.”
I tilted her face up. “I would have thought you'd have expected that after the last one.” She gave a small smile. “Come on in.” I headed back inside.
“Sorry for the intrusion.” she called, removing her shoes.
“I'll get us some drinks. Make yourself at home.” I headed to the kitchen. This wasn't the first time Azusa had come over. She would come to visit me every so often.
“Um, I've been meaning to ask. Don't you ever get lonely, living by yourself?” She asked from the sofa.
“Um, not really. I kinda prefer being by myself to be honest. The only real thing I have to deal with is boredom. Aside from that, I'm pretty much fine with me, myself and I.” I got a tea and coffee ready and carried them over to her. “Besides, I get to see you almost every day, and that's all I really need.”
She blushed at this comment as I handed her the tea. “Here you go.” We then spent some time chatting about her trip away and about the seniors. Azusa had grown quite accustomed to their various quirks, and we both joked about them.
“Say, are you sure you wouldn't want to join the Light Music Club? It is quite fun, and we do practice at least sometimes.”
“I'm definitely sure. I have no instrument to play, and even if I did, I don't have Yui-sempai's gift of quickly learning things. If there was some non-musical role available, then maybe I'd consider it, but right now, I just don't really feel a need to join.”
She looked away. “I guess that's okay. It wouldn't be right of me to try forcing you.” Her expression dropped. “It's just that they'll be graduating at the end of the year...” Her voice trailed off.
I quickly put my hand on her shoulder. “Don't.” I gave her a serious gaze as she looked at me. “You still have time to spend with them. Don't think that far ahead yet. We don't need to talk about them leaving. I can see it really upsets you.”
She gave me a small smile. “Sorry. I'm just killing the mood, aren't I?”
Setting our cups aside, I hugged her again. “Azusa, just remember. I don't care what it is, if you ever need support or anything, I'm always here. It's my job as your boyfriend to look out for you.”
“... Thank you, Shigure.” She put her arms around me. I held her close until she went to move away. “I feel a lot better knowing I have you as a friend. I don't know how I'd cope without you.” She then moved closer until we were inches apart, her eyes boring into mine. “Even if they all go away, you promise you'll never leave me?”
Smiling, I moved closer and pecked her lips. “Is that even a question?”
She gave me a smile. “I guess not.” We then joined our mouths. Her lips were so soft. Pulling my feet up, we shifted around until she was lying on top of me. I felt around and found her hands, linking our fingers. Extending my tongue, I gently licked her lips, asking for entry. Her mouth parted, allowing me in. Our tongues met and began dancing. We melted into each other, becoming one. I could not think of anywhere else I would rather be right then. We parted after a few moments and gazed at each other.
“It's too bad we can't be like this more often.” Azusa said.
“It's alright. Moderation never killed anyone.” I replied, stroking her cheek. “Hey, anyone ever told you just how insanely beautiful you are?”
She smiled. “Just you, right now.” Her hand cupped my face. “You mean so much to me, Shigure.”
“Likewise, Azusa.”
Her eyes were filled with love, but I could also see a hint of loneliness. When I saw that look, I swore then and there that I would protect her. She had told me that she was an only child, so she had no-one to support her besides her parents, but they weren't always around. “Please stay with me. I don't want to be all alone.”
I took hold of her hand. “I'll always be with you, Azusa. You'll never be alone, I promise. I'm staying with you no matter what. If you want, you can think of me as your brother as well, seeing as you have no siblings."
Another smile showing itself, she lowered herself onto me again. We didn't really get to have too much passionate time during term, so moments like this were special. Later on, I made us lunch and we chatted some more. Azusa had cheered up a lot by then, which I was relieved about. I hated seeing her sad. As the day wore on, we had some more bonding time, then Azusa decided to leave.
“Well, guess I'll see you around then. Thanks for dropping by.”
“It's alright. I wanted to see you anyway. Um, is it okay if I keep coming?”
I gave her cheek a stroke. “My door is always open to you. You don't even need to ask.”
She smiled. “Thank you. Well, good-bye.”
“Take care. Be careful on your way home.” She nodded, then headed off. Once she'd disappeared, I headed back inside.
THE END
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