After breakfast, we decided to go to the nearby park to take a morning walk. The fresh air and the serene environnt helped to clear our minds and allowed us to appreciate the beauty of our strengthened bond. When we passed by the public library where I first truly interacted with her, Rumi held my hand tightly, as if afraid that I would disappear if she let go.
How adorable. If only she knew that I was also that afraid that there might co a day when they would just suddenly tell that they wanted to leave . It was the thing I dreaded the most.
But that was a thought that was better off shelved at the back of my mind. For now, we were here, together, sharing this beautiful mont.
The gentle sunshine kissed our skin as we walked hand-in-hand as we reached a park where we could sit down and rest to talk about things. We brought up the interactive story booth that we'd be doing for the Cultural Festival, the activities that we could do in clubs, and a lot
more.
Rumi looked so at peace, so content, that I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishnt for bringing that smile to her face.
Well, for sure, she'd go back to scolding when I ca late to the club next week. But that's also part of the joy, right?
After our walk, I started preparing to leave. She clung to as if she didn't want to go but couldn't voice it out properly. And so, I decided to prepare lunch for her again.
I was also worried that she might get gloomy once I left the house. All the mories we had yesterday and this morning should be enough but... there's no hurt adding more to it, right? As soone who already lived in this house alone for too long, Rumi wasn't really exactly a gloomy person. It's only this huge house.
She had hobbies of her own but mostly, it was reading a literature piece or just surfing the internet. She also goes out with her friends sotis to hang out in tranquil spots in the city. Kana would sotis join her too. And now that there's Rae, Otsuka-senpai, and Hana, they could also continue setting up more of it. If I am free, I'll naturally join them.
"What is your favorite dish, Rumi?" I asked as I started picking out ingredients from her well- stocked fridge and pantry.
"Erm... anything with at, I guess. I like steaks and roast chicken." She replied with a shy smile as she watched move around her kitchen with surprising ease. In her eyes, she's probably looking at through the lens of a wife evaluating her husband.
"Steak it is, then. What about hamburg steak?" I picked a pack of ground beef from the fridge and placed it on the counter.
I wasn't confident with making a usual steak even though it only needed seasoning so... I had to improvise.
Rumi nodded enthusiastically, "That sounds delicious. I haven't had a good one in a while." With that, I got to work. The kitchen ca to life with the sizzle of the pan and the aroma of cooking at filling the air. The simple task of preparing food for soone you care about is surprisingly satisfying. It's a way of saying 'I love you' without actually saying it.
And Rumi sure enjoyed it. She tried to help out but since I wanted to serve her, I just told her to sit back and relax.
"This guy... You really know how to make a woman feel special," Rumi said with a warm smile as she watched cook. Her eyes never left , as if she was afraid to miss any mont of this dostic bliss.
"It's nothing really. I just want to make sure you have a good al," I replied, focusing on the sizzling at. I was determined to give her sothing that would make her feel cherished, sothing that would show her that she was more than just another girl in our complex relationship. That's the least that I can do for their sacrifice and acceptance.
Before long, the aroma of perfectly seasoned Hamburg steaks filled the kitchen, making our stomachs rumble in anticipation. I plated the food with a side of steaming rice and a fresh salad, setting the table for two. Rumi's eyes sparkled with excitent as she took her seat, and the sight of her eagerly waiting for to join her made my chest swell with happiness. It's still a little early but it won't hurt to recharge more after all that exercise in the bed. Once we finished eating, it was truly ti for to leave. And just like earlier, Rumi clung to tightly, refusing to let go.
In the end, I succumbed to her embrace and turned around to pamper her more. She knew she was being difficult so Rumi just folded in my embrace, enjoying the ti that she managed to sneak out more from .
"I love you, Ruki."
"Mhm. I love you too. Don't miss too much but if you do, you know you can call anyti, right?"
"Call you? What if you're busy?"
"Well, I'll ssage you as soon as I see it."
She pouted but didn't argue anymore. Before long, she sent out to her door and we shared one more kiss before she pushed out of the door, giggling.
"See you next week, Rumi," I called out with a wink before turning to leave. A step later, I heard the door opening again as she peeked her head out.
"See you, shaless Ruki."
And then she was gone again.
Really, was she that embarrassed to say goodbye? Or she's just holding back not to cling to again? Yeah. That's more likely the case.
Upon reaching the train station, I sent a ssage to the girl, telling her to call the other girls. Her house shouldn't be so gloomy anymore.
As the train started moving, my head already shifted to my next destination... Eimi should be waiting for by now. We have another supermarket date and maybe I can learn more dishes from her? As for Anzu-nee... if she's at ho then... I'll just continue playing the role of her little brother and soone she can rely on that is close to a boyfriend.
Ah. Knowing that girl, I doubt she could act like that when Eimi was around. Last week was a special circumstance that allowed for us to be alone together.
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