"Mui hold on!"

"Come on, remember what we talked about!" her hearty laugh rings through the empty streets of their neighbourhood.

"Mui!" Genya hisses, "Come on we gotta go home!"

"No!" She grins and raises her hands to the grey sky, her curly hair flowing in the light wind accompanied by the heavy rain and she makes a few turns, her light blue summer dress forming beautiful waves. On her back she carried a violin.

The rain was falling on her and even though she was completely drenched by now, from head to toe, she didn't care. The child in her was satisfied and nobody could take away the happiness she felt.

Meanwhile, Genya watches stunned.
she couldn't describe what she saw in any other way than - gorgeous.

It felt like a wind current blew away everything blocking her vision from realizing how wonderful the girl by her side was.
Her friend truly looked like the goddess of the rain at that moment.

Her heart began to beat uncontrollably in her chest and her cheeks blossomed into a red rose, the giggle she heard ringing like the pure tone of bells in her ears.

she-...she liked her.

There was no other way to describe that warmth that spread through every part of her body, especially her chest and cheeks.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, she liked her!

Her precious bright smile, her glittering eyes, her contagious laugh, everything about this girl was perfect in Genya's eyes.

Oh God, she really liked her!

"Hey! Are you listening?"

Genya shakes herself awake and blinks as her eyes meet bright teal ones that examine her worryingly.
"Are you okay?" Muichiro inquires.

Genya nods, still coming to terms with the realization she just had. She was never into girls, not into anyone for that matter. But her friend Muichiro was always special to her. From the first day they met, she couldn't help but want to get closer to her. Get to know her and talk to her every second of the day, in fear she might be forgotten.

Muichiro takes one of her hands into hers and drags her into the middle of the road, no trees sheltering her from the rain anymore.
"Just be free for a second and trust me?", she title's her head to the side.

It looked adorable.

Genya doesn't answer and just stands still, letting himself be swayed left and right by the mesmerizing girl who was holding her rough hands in her soft ones.
Instead of feeling cold and helpless with the rain pattering down on them, with the help of her friend who was beaming at her so brightly, it felt gentle and warm. It's like despite the grey clouds in the sky the sun was shining right into her face, blinding her with its rays. Her friend was truly the thing that made her enjoy summer.

Though what was she supposed to do now?
Should she act normally? Or should she make a move?

"Gen? Are you sure you are alright?"
Muichiro's hand is still intertwined with hers, which she just realized and she doesn't know what comes upon her as she tightens her grip and takes a step closer.

"I'm sorry" Genya whispers into the small space between them and darts forward.

Muichiro furrows her brows questioning. Why was she apologizing? "Wha-.. hmmph", she opens her eyes shocked by the sudden kiss of her friend, her cheeks turning a red shade immediately and she grabs Genya's shoulder with her free hand to steady herself.

Said girl had her eyes closed in order not to see the disturbed look in her friend's eyes and to feel this for the first and likely also for the last time.

She should have asked her. But would she have gotten the chance to taste the sweetness of her lips then? The taste as sweet as her smile appeared.

It felt incredible and Genya couldn't help the giddy feeling bubbling up in her chest. She didn't want this to stop. The kiss, this moment, these new emotions and this rain.

She liked it!

Genya pulls back after a few more seconds, completely aware of the fact that her friend didn't kiss her back.
But she doesn't regret it. Not one bit. The feelings were new but she was sure what they meant and if it wouldn't work out she had to live with it.

She opens her eyes slowly and yet again meets teal orbs. They're blown wide open and translate into shock, confusion and...hope?

Genya blinks a few times to get rid of the rosy curtain that fell over her sight. She wanted to be able to control her feelings.
It was not easy, not at all. Because it felt like a cyclone full of butterflies was present in her stomach and her legs began to shake with excitement.

That excitement was blown away in an instant as Muichiro shattered the colourful image around them with her shaking voice.

"W..why?" Muichiro asks, her voice trembling.

"Why?" Genya furrows her brows, raising her hand to calm her down.

"Why!" Her voice is high for a second but becomes unsure and quiet seconds after. "Why did you do that? Why did you kiss me?" Muichiro takes a step back, one of her hands resting against her lips.

Genya bites her lip. What has she done?

"I know you don't like girls. why... just why would you do that?" he mumbles, the smile on her face turned into a forced one in an instant as she lowered her head to the ground. Her face reflected in a large puddle of water formed by the rain.

It was wrong for her to hope the kiss meant something, right?

"Mui I-..." Genya cuts herself off and clenches her hands into fits.

What was she supposed to say?
I like you? I love you?
Wasn't she getting ahead of herself?

She did like her, yes. Yet these words weren't enough to express her feelings.

Did she love her? There was no way of saying that for now.

Neither of these things were special. Neither of these things were perfect to put her intentions and emotions into words.

And then it clicked.

"Genya-", "I ADORE YOU!"

Muichiro flinches back at the sudden confession.

It's awfully quiet for a second. The only thing making itself known is the light sound of the rain hitting the ground.

When Muichiro recoveres from the small shock and sees the way the girl in front of her presses her lips together in fright of an answer she couldn't help to think that maybe, just maybe, she meant it. Her eyes are full of honesty, her whole face vermillion coloured and the way she stood there completely open, drenched and vulnerable in the middle of the streets - It was crystal clear actually.

Muichiro takes in a sharp breath.

It couldn't be, could it?

Genya's shoulder begins to sag as she notices the reaction of her friend.
"Muichiro- ..." A pair of lips meeting hers shut her up in an instant and she doesn't take two seconds to reciprocate the kiss.

It's still completely inexperienced, but tender and wondering. Wondering if this touch was real and not just a daydream.
Is this what youth felt like? Is this what the people in their class giggled about in the corners of the hallways?

Genya feels a pair of arms unwrap themselves around her waist and she gasps softly parting their lips.

Muichiro observes her with a bashful grin, raindrops adorning her features. This expression is enough to send Genya back to Wonderland and she can't help but repeat her confession, almost dazed. She felt bewitched.
"I adore you.."

Muichiro smiles softly, clasping her hands together behind her back.
"Do you mind if I give you an answer later?"

Genya shakes her head and smiles right back. Everything else around them is long forgotten. "I think I've gotten my answer for now."

"Huh? Really?"

"Really. Can we go home now? I'm kind of freezing."

"Don't you want to dance in the rain with me a bit more?" Muichiro held a hand out for her, her smile astonishing and her hand like a guide, like a new beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

There was no reason for Genya to say no. So she didn't.

She couldn't wait for the final answer and she had a feeling everything would turn out for the better in the end.

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