The ground leaves me as Ichi lifts me into his arms.

I don’t protest. Too tired to.

“Senpai, you’re heavy. Haha, Just kidding."

“Urusai.” It comes out a whisper, barely a puff of breath. 

His shoes crunch on the top layer of dried dust, the still rain-logged lower layers hidden beneath it.

“Wait… My groceries…” I motion with my eyes to the van sitting silently in the middle of the yard. A quiet statue. 

“I’ll get them. Don’t worry.” He steps over the threshold of the entrance and onto the paved sidewalk.

The lone streetlight is soon joined by its kin.

A sleek silvery grey Toyota Camry sits, patiently waiting for its owner’s arrival. The interior light lights up as we come to a stop next to it. Welcoming us. 

Ichi walks to the passenger side and deftly opens the door, then slides me into the seat.

*Urusai (JAPN): So noisy, or most commonly, Shut up

Author's Note: Thank you all for reading!~ 4K reads... wow O_O haha Thank you always~