Amongst Flowers So Sweet. (Ven)

[Asuka Kokiri Miyamura]

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After having some rather odd and hard to explain events happen to her at the school ground she decided to go off the campus, to try and get away from everything, to try and give her mind some feeling of peace, and she thought that coming here, to this place with all of the flowers, to a place so calm and beautiful would help her reach that goal. However, looking around the place, she found herself getting a bit more sad than she was before. It seemed like the perfect place to go with that special someone, but she didn't have such a person to bring with her. It was a little painful to admit to herself, but it was true. What she thought would have worked, turned out to have went up in flames. So instead of going around the place, she just found a nice tree that was surrounded by the flowers, and decided to sit against that tree and just watch the sky. It wasn't much, but it was all she had, all she could do at the moment. and then her mind stated to wander. Blaming herself for it not working out, thinking that she didn't have what it took to be in that sort of a thing. She might have the looks, but was it her attitude? The fact that she wasn't used to being in something like that? there was so many things going on in her head that she curled her knees into her chest and let out a heavy sigh. She just wanted something, something special, something that she could be happy about. And yet it seemed like even that would be out of her grasp. Not really knowing what else she could do she took in a light breath and started to sing to herself, though the voice seemed sad and heavy, while her normal singing voice was gentle and calming. It was a clear sign that something was getting to her and she wasn't really able to deal with it that well. If anything, the fact that she was here on her own was making it even worse, but what could she have done? She couldn't really ask anyone to come here with her. There was Raina of course, but who knew what she was doing right now, and that was the only option she had. Unless she asked Aster? No, this place wouldn't suit him. So she had to be tough and trying to deal with it on her own. As hard as that seemed to be to her at the moment. Even the song wasn't really helping much, but she continued to sing it, letting the scene around her make her a little more calm, the flowers, the trees, all of it. It did help her a bit, but the words still sounded sad. All she really needed was a bit of company, but would anyone be kind enough to spend time with her? Or was she just going to be in this place by herself for the day. Either way that it happened she was already prepared to spend the day alone, which is why as the song slowly came to an end she placed her forehead against her knees and closed her eyes, trying to hide the fact that there was tears forming in them. Still being hard on herself, thinking it was all her fault that she had to be here alone, that she wasn't able to keep people happy enough to want to be with her, and yet...If she only knew how wrong that thought was. Hopefully, someone would come through the area that could prove to her just how nice of a young woman she was. Though that was hoping against quite a bit in this moment. so, all she did was keep her face against her knees and hoped to whatever God was up in the heavens that she didn't start to cry, because if she did? She would feel all the more stupid and feel so very silly.

Table by Cloud from KC and Ventus from KU

[Ventus Laey Hiroaki]

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His book bag on his shoulder (inside being a rather large variety of things), he was set for a day away from university. He'd just go and chill out at the park, relax in the sun whilst it lasted and get some light studying in whilst he had some peace and quiet. A smile plastered on his face as he meandered around the place, stopping here and there eyes shifting to various plants, animals and people. Taking in what they looked like and how they moved smiling at the people if they looked at him and usually they smiled right back, there was the occassional odd look that he got for being cheerful but maybe they just couldn't understand the joys of freedom from the depths of the university rooms.

As he headed towards flowers something caught his attention, singing? There was someone singing, though it sounded rather... Sad.... He frowned lightly before he set off in search of the source that the melody was coming from.

Slowly very slowly he headed towards it. Gradually getting closer before he stopped and sat down on the opposite side of the tree. His head tilted back as he leant on the tree listening to the song as it progressed. Eventually the melody ceased and Ventus got up quietly heading poking his head around the tree, blue eyes rested on the woman that sat there, all curled up knees to her chest.

It was actually rather painful for him to see someone so sad. So he sat down next to her. Slowly he opened his bag pulling a bar of milk choclate from it before he rested his free hand gently on her shoulder.

"Um... Excuse me?... You look sort of upset... Um... I... I don't know if there's anything I can do to help but chocolate might help?" He was trying at least to make her feel a little better, dropping the chocolate bar on to where the woman's lap would be he offered her a gentle smile. Then retracted the hand he'd had on her figuring he might be breaking the boundaries of personal space. Some people didn't like that. So he thought better of it.

Even though he'd offered the chocolate bar and such he didn't move to leave her on her own. Instead he stayed there sat right next to her and pulled out a book skipping through notes.

"If the chocolate doesn't help we could always go and get ice cream or something? I'm not leaving till I see a smile on your face, no one should be unhappy when they're as pretty as you are and the sun's actually shining." Always the good semaritan, the more gentle yet extremely protective guy. Roxas and Sora probably knew that, now? This person would know that as well. Looking from his notes to her every once in a while, he now waited to see just how she'd react to everything. He just hoped he didn't seem weird, and even if he did? Well he was just trying to be nice and cheer her up.

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[Asuka Kokiri Miyamura]

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Not really having even noticed that anyone was around, she was still curled in her little ball like shape, her head never leaving her knees, almost afraid to look up to the sky or even up at all, fearing that if she did, something bad was going to be there waiting for her. Of course, with everything that was going on lately, it couldn't be much worse, right? She already felt a little empty on the inside after everything that happened. And she wasn't even sure as to WHY it happened. She didn't even really want to figure out why it happened either, it was just her bad luck it seemed, yes. Her luck. That had to be it. That was the only reason it could be. However, when she felt a hand on her shoulder, she nearly jumped into the air, having not been paying attention. Blinking her eyes a few times, she rubbed at them, stopping the tears that were actually flowing and then looked at the chocolate that she had been given. Slowly reaching down she took it into her hands and slowly, almost as if afraid that something bad was going to happen soon afterwards, started to nibble at it, she watched as he sat down beside her and then? Then she heard the words and let them register. He was actually being nice? But why? that didn't make any since to her. Did she really look and sound that bad to people passing by? Well, if he had heard the song then yes, most certainly. But she still couldn't figure out WHY he was being so nice to her, perhaps that was how he was? An actual nice, and kind hearted young man? Nibbling at the chocolate a bit still, she couldn't help but look over at him every once in a while, noticing that he was staying right there by her, and that was something that she enjoyed. The simple thought of company right now was doing her a world of good. And the fact that she hadn't really let anyone get too close to her for a little while, made the fact that he was here all the better. She couldn't help herself anymore at this point, she slowly moved and ended up leaning on him, almost as if she wanted to know he was real. "I...I suppose it was rather easy to tell that I wasn't doing so well, right? I'm sorry to have made you bother with me. I guess...I'm just a little hurt. Seems like all the good people are taken, or just not interested in me. It seems that all I have going for me is the looks, even you commented on them and this is when I'm a mess. Don't I feel silly...And the chocolate is more than enough, I suppose in my state of mind I hadn't realized that I haven't really eaten much today. I just...needed to get away from the school. Away from...all of that." She hadn't meant to talk his ear off like that, and it would probably end in him wanting to get away from her, and she wouldn't blame him if he wanted to leave her there. She probably wasn't his type or anything, or since he was such a sweet and kind person, he already had a line formed for people that wanted to get him. And what did she have to give herself an edge? Looks? Her voice? Not really things that would do much, but right now? She didn't care, she just leaned against him, getting close and almost nuzzling against him. Afraid that he would leave her here all alone like he found her. Hopefully he would understand and not get up to leave without her, so couldn't handle being here alone, not when her mind was attacking her again. Not when she thought it was all her fault, when it really wasn't. She just didn't know what else to do with everything at the moment. So, she nibbled the chocolate more, and nuzzled him, as if those were the only things keeping her happy right now, and honestly? They were.

Table by Cloud from KC and Ventus from KU

[Ventus Laey Hiroaki]

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Ventus's attention was quickly grasped again by a weight on him. Blinking a few times he looked to the pink haired woman. So she was leaning on him? At least he could provide some sort of comfort to the woman. She did seem rather sorrowful in Ven's eyes.

"I...I suppose it was rather easy to tell that I wasn't doing so well, right? I'm sorry to have made you bother with me. I guess...I'm just a little hurt." He frowned.

"You're not a bother, trust me." A few quick words quickly pushing them in there to reassure her before she continued.

"Seems like all the good people are taken, or just not interested in me. It seems that all I have going for me is the looks, even you commented on them and this is when I'm a mess." He took in what she said, took in each and every single word. That was quite the reasoning for her being so depressed, possibly a bad break up with someone, wait he shouldn't be poking his nose in or forming ideas about it.

"Don't I feel silly...And the chocolate is more than enough, I suppose in my state of mind I hadn't realized that I haven't really eaten much today. I just...needed to get away from the school. Away from...all of that." He nodded before he snapped the book shut and started to put the thing away in his bag. His free arm moved and slipped around her trying to make her more comfortable since she was leaning on him and he even gave her a gentle squeeze. A one armed hug as such with a warm smile.

"That's fine I'll just stick around till you're ready to go then... I brought lunch with me so we can share if you like, or if you really want to stay away from campus? Then we could go to a cafe and I'll buy you lunch instead." He chuckled lightly, it was an odd thing probably. Being so nice to a stranger that he'd only just met then again Ven was the type of guy who was the good samaritan, did well in school, and people tended to like him because he could be cheerful and yet understanding all at the same time.

Mr.Nice Guy.

She was nuzzling against him and he didn't move. Instead he felt his cheeks turn a light tinge of pink. Wonderful. He was blushing, mainly because with the way he was sat with her and the way they were positioned now? They looked like a couple even he knew that.

"So you go to the University?... Thought I'd seen you around on there, but I wasn't sure didn't want to just assume incase I seemed like some weirdo." He laughed a little before he continued.

"What classes do you take? I'm majoring in criminal justice, hope to eventually become a lawyer or something when I get out, how about you?" Why was he asking her questions? To try and get to know her a little bit better and of course it was something that dulled the solemn silence, a voice in the dark, if she was hugging up to him like this? Then he needed to do his best to make her feel a little more at ease and why not do that by having a friendly chat where they get to know each other?! It was the best way, or at least it would be one step closer to taking her mind off the dark, gloomy thoughts she might be brooding over and one step towards a bright and cheerful smile, laugh, giggle or just a happy mood in general.

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[Asuka Kokiri Miyamura]

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Even if this didn't make much sense to her, even if she didn't understand why she was leaning against him the way she was, it felt nice. It made her feel much more calm than before, as if she could focus a bit more now, and that was quite a nice thought. She was listening closely to the words that were being spoken, knowing that it would be in her best interest to pay attention at the moment. However, the questions he was asking, it was making her wonder just what he was trying to do. Though as she thought on the answers, she felt a bit better. Moving against him a bit more when she felt the squeeze, she slowly let her eyes close as she was relaxing a good deal now, not wanting to really be away from this moment, though she knew she would have to get up and go at some point. But, she had things to address, words that she needed to speak, things that needed to be done, she just needed to clear her head enough to get them out first. That was something that was easier said than done, but she had to try. Still nibbling at the chocolate she thought it would be best to address things in the order that they were given. So she too in a soft breath, more to calm her nerves than anything else. "Well...I'd prefer to not have to go back there right now, but I would feel awful if you had to pay for me...I...I can help with the bill, but I would like to go out some place. That would be a nice change of pace. And as for the other things, I do go to the University. I'm a second year student, and my name is Asuka. I'm majoring in Theatre, and I have a couple other odd classes. I'm also a cheerleader, and I joined the Kendo club and the Martial Arts/Archery Club as well. I...I like to sing and probably be on a stage, so if I could get into musicals, and plays...I would be rather happy. I mean, I have the looks for it right?" And with that, he got what he wanted, she smiled softly, letting the ice around herself melt and chip away, if only a little bit. It was certainly enough to make her smile, and though she was smiling, she was still nuzzling into him a bit. It might have been because he was making her feel better, or it might be because he hadn't gotten up and left her there on her own. Whatever the reason she was enjoying this calming little setup, closing her eyes a bit she took in another breath and looked up into the sky for a change. The next words she spoke...How would they be taken, she wondered. "If you'd like, now that I'm feeling a little bit better, I can actually sing you a nice song. Not one that was as sad and heavy sounding as that first one you heard. Of course, it's all up to you, I don't want to make you do anything you don't want to do, you know? It wouldn't...have the same effect if it was forced. I suppose, I just want to know you're enjoying yourself and you're not bored or disliking this at all. And, I suppose I should stop rumbling and ranting now, huh? ...Sorry..." Not even understanding WHY she was ranting like this, it was only then that she looked to his face to see the blush and then she giggled so very faintly, nuzzling back against him, and hoping that he would like to hear her actual voice. Because right now? For him? she would sing him any little song his heart desired, and she would keep going until he told her to stop, or her voice gave out. That's how thankful to him she was, and hopefully she would have the chance to show him that.

Table by Cloud from KC and Ventus from KU

[Ventus Laey Hiroaki]

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"Well...I'd prefer to not have to go back there right now, but I would feel awful if you had to pay for me...I...I can help with the bill, but I would like to go out some place. That would be a nice change of pace." Ventus smiled and chuckled lightly.

"Nope. I insist I pay for you. My treat." A quick interjection of words he was going to pay for the pink haired woman and himself. Mainly because he, well, he cared enough to offer in the first place.

"And as for the other things, I do go to the University. I'm a second year student, and my name is Asuka. I'm majoring in Theatre, and I have a couple other odd classes. I'm also a cheerleader, and I joined the Kendo club and the Martial Arts/Archery Club as well." Interesting they were doing completely different things by the sounds of it.

"I...I like to sing and probably be on a stage, so if I could get into musicals, and plays...I would be rather happy. I mean, I have the looks for it right?" Ventus laughed there and gave her another light squeeze.

"You have the looks and the voice in my opinion, I'd definitely want to come to a performance when you get to that stage. If you want to do that badly enough and you work hard to get there? Then you'll be able to do it or at least... I think you will." He commented with supportive words, comforting words, reassuring words that he didn't even need to think about, they just, came from nowhere. The best way to allow someone to reach their potential is to, nourish that want to reach the top, support the person and give them the motivation to follow through on their wants.

"If you'd like, now that I'm feeling a little bit better, I can actually sing you a nice song." He blinked a few times looking at her and tilting his head slightly to one side. She was offering to sing to him? It momentarily made him think of a song bird, though those poor things were usually caged up and didn't get to fully stretch their wings allowing the world to hear their song.

"Not one that was as sad and heavy sounding as that first one you heard. Of course, it's all up to you, I don't want to make you do anything you don't want to do, you know? It wouldn't...have the same effect if it was forced." He was smiling at her the whole time she spoke.

"I suppose, I just want to know you're enjoying yourself and you're not bored or disliking this at all. And, I suppose I should stop rumbling and ranting now, huh? ...Sorry..." Now he actually leant on her slightly resting his head against hers, eyes closed and a wide cheerful grin on his face.

"You're not boring me, trust me on that. I'd... Really like hearing you sing if you want too... Also you don't need to appologize for anything, you're not rambling, it's conversation." He took a breath of the fresh air now as he leant on her with an arm around her. Yes he was just being friendly but maybe, this was getting in too deep already? Just by being as nice as he usually was? Who'd know? He certainly didn't know yet. It was just a question of waiting and seeing how this went, a question of time and how long he'd have with the girl.

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