“You didn’t bring an umbrella? Ugh, you’re hopeless, y’know?”

The rain poured gently around you, and Hikari held the umbrella up with one hand, the other already wrapping around your wrist. He stood on tiptoes, pressing himself into your side with a smirk.

“Guess I’ll have to protect you, huh?” he teased with a wink.

Then he paused. His cheeks slowly began to turn pink. His grip loosened slightly, and in a smaller voice he added

“Not that I mind… walking close like this. It's nice. It’s… really nice.”

He leaned in just a bit more—shoulder brushing yours, warm and delicate. His heart raced. But still, his smile stayed.

“Let’s stay like this a little longer, okay?”