A/N: This is probably one of the shortest fics that I’ve ever written. I’m wondering if it should become a series of one-shots that occur during the wonderfully hot season called summer. Hm…that is what’s most likely to happen.

Disclaimer: I do not own Kamichama Karin.

.::Memories of Summer::.

Beach

The slow voice of Himeka Kujyou rang throughout the deserted house. “I’m sorry to disturb…!” It was quite the odd thing to say, since such a phrase was only used in occupied homes. The aformentioned teen stood in the center of the wide doorframe, a smile gracing her pale features.

“Geez, Himeka…” Kazune Kujyou groaned in slight irritation from her side. “There’s no one here, you know.”

Suddenly, a blur of green sped past the two, letting loose an audible giggle. “Well, there is one now!” Karin Hanazono said, dressed in an emerald sun dress. She placed her small, leather luggage on the wooden floor.

“Make yourselves at home, everyone.” Michiru walked past the trio, switching on the lights in the process. Currently, they had arrived at the Nishikiori beach house. It was a large, white structure built on the edge of a steep cliff, with a magnificent view of the ocean.

“Thanks!” Karin replied with more cheer than Himeka could ever manage to give. It was mid-afternoon, a perfect time to go swimming at the nearby beach. Hopefully, Kirio wouldn’t be snooping around like the last time…

Himeka and Kazune went ahead, while the brunette was left to shut the door, not that she minded much. Taking the time to gaze at the sparkling, azure sea, Karin inwardly looked forward to another fun summer with her close friends, to be far away from the stress of school, and most of all, her nemeses.

“Karin…!” came Himeka’s voice from the kitchen. A delicious smell wafted out from the room down the hall. “I’m preparing a snack!”

Apparently, Karin had been standing, unmoving as if in a trance, for a long time. “Huh?” the young girl murmured, realizing where she was. Perhaps she had been far too captivated by both the view and her thoughts. Shutting the door quickly, she once again grabbed her bag and headed towards the kitchen, acknowledging that her stomach was growling in hunger.

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Sounds of splashing water made the little goddess feel unusually calm. Reclining onto the florally designed towel, she watched Himeka in silence. The black-haired girl was frolicking by herself in the chilling ocean water. Right now, Karin somehow wanted to just stay dry, basking in the warm rays of the setting sun. Michiru was a ways off, trying to enjoy himself. The fact that he could not swim still made everyone laugh. Karin turned her attention back to the sunset, a glowing, radiating furnace.

“Here.” a familiar voice said from behind.

“…Kazune!” the brunette gasped, a bit startled that she had not sensed him at all. She carefully took the outstretched hairy coconut that he was offering her. What was puzzling was the presence of a straw protruding from the top of the tropical fruit.

The blonde boy took a seat beside her on the grainy sand. “You don’t know? It’s fresh coconut juice.” he told the confused teen with a genuine smirk as if saying, ‘you really are an idiot.’

“O-oh...I knew that!” the other retorted, turning a deep shade of crimson. Of course, she really wasn’t aware of how the container of fresh coconut juice looked like, but it was embarrassing to admit.

“Really?” the blonde gave an amused snort, causing Karin to furrow her brow in slight anger. She just couldn’t reply to that sarcastic remark of his, for her pride simply wouldn’t allow her to do so. When an awkward silence prevailed between them, Kazune decided to bring up the neglected topic of the orange sunset. By now, half of the sun had fallen under the horizon. “Pretty, isn’t it?”

It took few moments for Karin to recover. “Uh…yeah.”

“…It’s nice seeing it with you, Karin.” Kazune suddenly added with an incredibly gentle smile that was so rare of him to give.

The goddess’ present blush creeped up her face even more, and she dipped her head in order to hide it. Sometimes the Kujyou’s straightforward attitude annoyed her beyond words just like it was now, but irritation wasn’t the only thing she was feeling, wasn’t it?

Karin Hanazono raised her head slowly, narrowing her eyes as they adjusted to the sun’s waning glare. “I don’t think I could wish for anything more right now…than to see the sunset with you, Kazune.”

Of course, maybe I’d wish for some eel bread, too.

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Karin x Kazune…one of my favorite pairings! I wrote this in celebration of the start of my own summer vacation. Thank you for reading!

Kannono