It was delicate and soft. Nagisa lifted the hair of off her neck and leaned in closer. Her lips touched Tomoya's for a second time that night. She tried to ignore the electric tingle and the creeping blush. This was they're 4th time they'd kissed. How had it gone for a normal conversation about their day to a passionate embrace? They broke apart and Nagisa tried to regain her breath. The seconds were audibly ticking by when she spoke.
"Tomoya-kun, I know I'm not very good but please bear with me. I get so nervous. How can you be so brave?" She asked when her breath had slowed back to normality. She was dressed in her pajamas just saying good night to Tomoya when they had sat down on the floor. She looked at him with such fire. Tomoya looked at the ground, suddenly interested in the carpet and scratched his face.
"I don't know. I guess because I like you so much that it's just natural. But I get embarrassed too. Especially when you talk about it," He shook his head to himself and smiled. He looked at Nagisa's flushed face and messed up hair. He reached over to pat down the part sticking up. He extended his arm up and was shocked when she didn't push away. Almost like it was natural for him to pat down her hair, she blinked and fell into his touch. They had both just graduated from their high school, practically a year ago, they worked full time in the bakery. They had spent every second together. The saying goes absence make the heart grow fonder, but Tomoya wondered if this was really true if he was already so ecstatic.
"I think I should move out soon," Tomoya said suddenly, surprising himself. He had been thinking about it lately, but he had no intention of sharing this piece of news, at least not this early on. Of course he felt a burden to Akio and Sanae. Nagisa looked shocked and tried her best to hide it.
"Why, Tomoya-kun? You would have to travel to get to the bakery every morning for work. I'm sorry if you don't like living with me anymore." Nagisa said, trying to wipe the tears from her eyes. Is it because I'm nervous when we kiss, Nagisa wondered. She wondered what would happen if he moved out and got a different job, they wouldn't be able to see each other anymore.
"No! I love you Nagisa. It's not like I want to move out but, I'm a burden on your family and I know you are going to try and say that I'm not but we both know I am. I need to make a place for myself… for us eventually…" He stuttered, and looked to the floor again his face turning red. Nagisa's own cheeks burst into flame as she realized what he was saying. An awkward silence settled over the two. "It is not going to happen suddenly so please don't mention anything to Sanae or Akio. I still need to find a place to stay. It's getting late Nagisa. You should go to sleep, I don't want you to be tired tomorrow because of me." Tomoya leaned closer to give his beloved a bestowed kiss. The inches were closed in seconds. Their lips were just about to touch when the sliding door to Tomoya's room slammed open. Nagisa and Tomoya jumped apart, embarrassed for themselves. Sanae peeked in and giggled knowingly.
"Nagisa, it's time you got to bed. You guys should be careful. Make sure you are using protection," She giggled again and slammed the door shut.
"Mom!" Nagisa called after her mother, embarrassed. Her quick appearance had barely even settled. The blushes had reappeared on their faces as they sat still.
"You know about that, Nagisa?" Tomoya asked. He stared hard at the floor. Nagisa blushed again and her head popped up at how strange this sounded.
"Hai, Tomoya. Mom told me when she found out we were dating," She squeezed her eyes shut and tried to ignore how strange they both were acting. "Tomoya-kun? I need to go to bed. But I will talk to you tomorrow. I'm sorry how strange this conversation was. I hope you will reconsider moving out. I love you good night." She got up and wiped her skirt, and exited the room. She reached her own and closed the door and let out a soft sigh. This is so embarrassing, she thought to herself. Of course she thought about moving in and getting married to Tomoya. She never thought that all of the things she thought and dreamed about would be happening so soon. She wondered if Tomoya would work in the bakery forever. She doubted it thought kind of hoped for the best. She went to sleep but her normal dreams were now filled with worry.
The next morning Tomoya woke up with a start, his alarm clock was ringing. he reached around to find it and hit the snooze button. He suddenly remembered the conversation from the night before and his ears turned red. He couldn't believe he mentioned buying a place for the two of them. He was also surprised that Nagisa knew about sex. She seemed so out of it. The thought of her in bed, made him embarrassed as well as happy. Why am I so gross, he thought to himself, and why do I want to rush things. He got up and began his day at the bakery.
Although it might not seem like it, Tomoya had grown accustomed to waking up early and he was now an early riser. He liked hearing the birds' call and when everything was settled he liked to think of them as love songs, the birds calling to their wives wishing them a good day. The bed baked every morning for 1 hour, it was his job to turn and watch over them. This was his favorite job. The smell of the bread was intoxicating and watching the bread rise was like watching the sunrise. While he was in the back every morning, the sun rose fast and by the time they set up, the light flooded the bakery. Nagisa and Tomoya had the early shifts while Sanae and Akio took care of the customers. Always when the shop closed down, Tomoya liked to talk to Nagisa, she smelled like lavender and curry bread.
"Tomoya, will you please set up the sweet breads?" Nagisa asked looking directly into his eyes, mustering up all her courage. Even so, Tomoya thought that she had forgotten all about the night before and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Of course. Nagisa, after shop closes let's go and get a bathing suit for you. We can go to the beach this summer. I'll take you." Tomoya said, the bread suddenly taking up all of his attention. His past experience made him expect a rejection but was surprised when Nagisa bubbled up with happiness.
"Of course, Tomoya! It will be so much fun! Let's go to the beach this summer! Just the two of us. I've always wanted to go on vacation with you," Nagisa replied, practically dancing with joy. A customer walked in and although they tried to hide it, their delight showed through.