Futou-no-kuchinashi - 沙夜

"Saya!" the young man ran towards the girl that was waiting for him near the tree, feeling guilty for not contacting her for months: he didn't meant to, but later events inside the Shinsengumi had made impossible for him to go out and visit his friend, "It's been a while!"

One hand pressed against the trunk of the tree and the other against her bust, she waited for her friend she wasn’t sure would even come. She didn’t have her hopes up–it wouldn’t be the first time he couldn’t make it for whatever reason she didn’t want to hear. Excuses she had heard a thousand times over and tired or hearing–even if they were true. All she cared about was to see him for once after so, so long. It might be hard on his end to meet up with her, but was he even aware what she was risking by sneaking out of the brothel?? Probably not. Luckily Hana had her back and kept insisting to not give up on trying to meet up with him. Truly, if it wasn’t for Hana, she wouldn’t have bothered anymore cause the risk was just too high.  

When she heard his voice calling out for her, she looked up in the direction. Her face didn’t hold her usual excited smile when she heard him. No. Brows raised while her expression was dull. She wasn’t sure how she felt when he said; it’s been a while!! Should she cutely chuckle in agreement behind the back of her kimono sleeve, tug at his arm and start their day as if it were only yesterday since they last met up?? Probably the best approach if she were to ask Hana because time was precious and even though he was there right now, they still didn’t have much time either. Was it really worth to throw a tantrum in his face and hear the same old, same old. No. It was better to pent-up it all up and start going. Time was precious and every moment they could spare together even more so. Saya decided to let it slide and greeted him with a cute smile in return.

‘ It has been a while, indeed, you bastard–my bastard though!!’ Her inner dialogue in reply made her genuine chuckle and automatically she hid her face behind the sleeve of her kimono. Aw!! It was good to see him finally and she hooked her arm in his. Her large violet eyes looking up at him and to lead them to wherever. The destination didn’t really matter–well… it did but… she trusted him OKAY!!

@kurogane-no-shounen

These kids deserve only the best…

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