Romance was on & off for Kanao. Especially when it came to queer romance. Especially when it came to you.

Some days she was confident in her abilities! Ready to place a prompt kiss on your cheek, or your kind hands, Others? Kanao felt like she was a backseat passenger to her own relationship. Unsure of where to put her hands when she held you, or which lip to kiss whenever you leaned in. Was it bottom lip if she was shorter? Or was it top?

Romance rules were hard.

Regardless, Kanao had always watched with immersed admiration at your patience. Your kindness, & understanding with her indecisiveness.

Sometimes, It was nicer to be a follower. To hold your hand & allow for you to guide her through the whole idea of teenage love. She knew she loved you, & she expressed it plenty! She just questioned her methods, at times.

"Ready for that movie, baby?" You called out, unlocking your car door, as Kanao climbed into the passenger seat. Waving her rather protective sisters goodbye, who each stood atop of her townhouse's front steps. A furrow planted on Shinobu's begrudging face, & a kind smile on Kanae's. You gave them both kind waves, & gave your girlfriend's pale hand a tender squeeze, as she greeted you with a kiss to the cheek.

You placed your hands on the wheel. Kanao's hands wandering over your freshly-painted nails. Usually they were some sort of dark or nude color, so it wouldn't be so noticeable when they grew out.

But today, they were a pale, dusty lavender. Your acrylics glossy & neat.

"You got your nails redone?" kanao inquired, softly.

"Mhm. Do you like them?"

The color was reminiscent, which was all Kanao could figure. Her eyes fixated softly on the practically-perfect tone. "I do--i always do.." kanao stumbled to confirm.

& You, You couldn't help but smile. "Remember that photo of your eyes i asked you to send me earlier?"

"i do.."

Bless her poor, clueless heart. Your nails were a perfect match to her dusty, lavender irises. Pretty, & swarming with shimmer. Your favorite.