it was only when i was looking around the room

for a waiter

that i noticed a familar head of light hair

sitting on the other side of the restaurant.

she was facing me

but was unaware of me;

talking with her aunt

her expression pained

hands gesturing violently.

i turned away

my heart beating wildly

she won't recognise me

as long as i face this way.

but-

what were they discussing so seriously?

what was going on while i've been absent?

the thought made me shudder

so i just continued eating

hoping i'd stay unnoticed by her.

that didn't last long.

i felt a tap on my shoulder

and turned to look straight into

her green eyes

making me struggle to breathe.

"Sora-chan,

i'm sorry."

i blinked

and almost choked on my food.

then i shook my head

"no, no. don't apologise.

i'm sorry.

Midori, i-

i should've respected how you feel.

i get that you're scared. so let's just work it out

together."

slowly a smile formed on her lips

and i felt relief flowing through me.

"okay."