the leaves of the trees sway from the wind, just as squirrels climb to their hiding places. you and your boyfriend sat on a bench, underneath a rather talk tree, a couple meters away from a sign that read ‘SMOKING ZONE.’ Ryou lit a cigarette and put it in his mouth as he searches for his pick in his pockets. his white guitar lay in his criss-crossed lap. you slid your sandals off and put your feet up on the bench, taking a deep breath of the crisp, sweet spring air. Ryou took a drag of his cigarette, and blew the smoke the other direction as you eyed a small rabbit emerging from behind a tree a couple meters in front. he takes out one of his earbuds, and looks at you. he held his cigarette pack, and offered. “want one?” he tilted his head a bit, awaiting your response, a subtle smile. you inhaled the soft breeze, hesitating, before taking one with a long exhale. as he took out a lighter, he glanced at you affectionately, before lighting your cigarette. “well, what happened to ‘i don’t smoke, it’s bad for your lungs.’?” he joked, strumming his electric guitar a bit. though it was quiet, due to not being connected to anything, the chord he played calmed you. as you took a drag, he exhaled smoke. he scrolled through his playlist on his phone, before putting it down. he took out one of his earbuds, giving the right one to you, since you were on his right. as you put it on, the music he listened to flood into your right ear. startled, since you had previously been used to the quiet wind, flinched. “what? enjoy the music while it lasts, it’s not everyday classes are canceled.” he chuckled, briefly kissing your cheek before continuing to smoke.

“…nice day, hm?”