It was late in the evening, and after a long day of school work and band practice for a school concert, Kumiko just wanted to smother herself with pillows and fluffy blankets. It didn't help either that today was not a particularly sunny day. Clouds shrouded the normally clear skies and set a sad, grumpy atmosphere. But today, with luck, she saw a certain black-haired girl get off the train two carts down from her own. Kumiko fastened her pace to greet the girl and maybe attempt at small-talk.
She catches up briskly and mutters a shy "hello", announcing her presence. The other girl blinks and returns the timid greeting, and the pair begin to climb the steps.
As the two tired students emerged from the station, speckles of rain decorated the ground. Soon enough, the speckles became drops, and the skies seemed to threaten to pour. The pitter-patter of the rain held a steady beat as it drummed against the roof. The night air was cool and uninviting, and it felt as though the air might bite you through your thin clothing. Kumiko felt the gentle gust tickling her neck and she shivered, shrugging up her shoulders to keep her neck somewhat warm.
It hadn't rained in some time, so it wasn't quite unexpected. Fortunately, Kumiko had come prepared with a small umbrella packed in her school bag. She turned to face her companion, the girl with raven locks and shimmering lilac eyes, and she wonders if she had brought an umbrella too. The girl looks rather unprepared because she doesn't move to retrieve her umbrella.
Kumiko spares the other girl the embarrassment of asking so she stutters out what an offer would be, "Ah, K-Kousaka-san, would you like to share my umbrella?" she smiles.
After a moment, Reina hums her response and utters a small "thank you". Kumiko holds the umbrella between them. It wasn't a big umbrella, it fit for only one, because she never had to share with anyone before. She used to walk home alone often. And when she feels the proximity of Reina's body, she feels all warm and nervous all of a sudden. She can't shake the feeling away, but it still feels rather nice and she is content. She listens to the rhythm of the rain on their shared umbrella. When they cross the road, they are placed in a small dilemma. Reina doesn't have an umbrella to take with her.
Kumiko quickly offers her umbrella to prevent awkwardly standing at the side of the road and the pretty girl in risk of getting wet under their small umbrella. Reina holds up her hand to politely refuse, but the former insists, "It's fine. I have books to use for my protection."
Reina accepts the hospitality, gripping the handle of the umbrella, and watches as the redhead unzips her bag and holds the books over her head. The rain is unrelenting and she's afraid the overly-kind girl might catch a cold.
Before Kumiko turned away and headed back home, she has a glance back and smiles warmly at her classmate. She starts with a jogging pace and the droplets splash on her face, but she doesn't feel bothered at all.
A/N: Hey! Hope you enjoyed this first one-shot. I am accepting a few prompts right now, but I'll get to them when I have time. Feedback is welcome!