Lunch

The three of them eating out was one thing, but just with Hiyori was another.

Yukine was out training with Kazuma, so it was just the two of them for a few hours.

"Hey Hiyori,"

They were in the attic laying on futons. Kofuku and Daikoku were running some errands for dinner.

"Mm?" The window was open and she breathed in the cool summer air.

"Do you want to go out to eat?"

His voice made her eyes wander over to meet his gaze.

"Sure!"

Her mouth turned up into a small smile and she stood, holding out a hand to help him up.

He felt heat rising up his cheeks, but he fought it down and took her hand.

"Let's go!"

There was a WcDonald's a few minutes' walk from where they were and both decided on that. As they were walking, Yato saw the clouds starting to gather in the sky. He looked over at Hiyori, who was beside him.

"It's going to rain." He said, almost dramatically.

She looked up. "Hmm, I guess it is,"

Their eyes made contact and both felt a breeze pass them.

"We're going to have to run in the rain then!"

They finally reached the restaurant and Yato held the door for her to go in.

"Thank you!"

He saw her smile again and he went in, his cheeks red. They looked up at the menu and suddenly Hiyori gasped.

"I forgot my money!"

She looked at him with wide eyes. "Yato, I'm so sorry but-"

"Calm down, Hiyori. I can pay." He dug in his pockets and fished out just enough yen for the both of them.

"But you-"

He flashed a grin at her and stepped near the cashier to order.

They sat across from each other in their usual spot right next to the window. Two trays with their orders lay on the table.

"Thank you." Her voice was quiet, no one, except her parents, ever really bought her a meal before. And it was Yato buying, he was already almost broke.

"It's nothing," He bit into his burger and made a noise. "You already do a lot for us Hiyori." His mouth was full, but he didn't care.

She looked at him and couldn't help but laugh. Her feelings of guilt flying away and replacing it was joy. Her hands reached to eat her fries.

Somehow, she felt it tasted better than anything she ever ate in WcDonald's and deep in her heart she knew it was because of him.

"It's different without Yukine-kun."

Yato sighed. "I miss him yelling that I eat like a pig."

Hiyori tried not to smile, but she did, showing just a little bit.

"It's good that he's training though."

He reached for a fry and sat back.

"Yeah, he's doing well for a newbie." His voice sounded serious and she nodded.

"Good thing he has you."

Hiyori looked out the window and saw that the sky was darkening.

"We better get home."

They were done eating a while ago, but they were still talking.

Yato followed her gaze and a few droplets of water fell onto the glass.

"You're right, we should go."

They threw away their trash and went outside. The falling drops were increasing and they started running.

Along the way, she felt his hand take hers.

And they were running.

And running.

And running.

She didn't care about the rain anymore. She only cared about the person in front of her, holding her hand, guiding the way.

They were running for a few more minutes until he stopped under the roof of the house. Their breaths were ragged and they were soaked from head to toe.

Their hands didn't let go though.

"Thank you." He heard her say.

His blue eyes met hers and he saw her smiling. He felt her grip tighten on his hand and he squeezed back.

"Thank you."

The End.

Thank you so much for reading! Until then,

Sayonara! ^_^