Three weeks of quiet joy
Author's note: Here's that short story I promised with my OC Natsuki LaBelle and Doumeki Shizuka. Pretty much just fluff, it may add background to Chapter 10 of Changing Fate, it may not. Fluff for fluff sake, enjoy! :)
Day 1:
Doumeki, Natsuki and Watanuki were on the way to Yuuko to drop Watanuki off. Watanuki had mentioned to Natsuki that she should be the first one to leave since she lived closest but she waved it off. "I want to see where you work Watanuki-kun!" she had said to him. They dropped him off as Natsuki oohed at the intricate building. Watanuki waved and left.
When he went in, Doumeki turned to her, "I can walk you home if you'd like."
"If by home, you mean your home, why yes I'd love to see the temple again."
Doumeki complies, wondering how he got roped into that one.
Day 2:
"I'll walk you home –"
Natsuki stared up at him "If you want me to go, I'll go. But are you being honest with yourself? Isn't it lonely going home on your own?"
No answer from Doumeki, so Natsuki gave a sad smile and said, "I'll see you tomorrow". As she turned to leave, a larger, warmer hand grabbed hers.
"Would you like to do homework together?"
Day 3:
"I'll –"
Stare.
"Help me with cleaning?"
Day 4:
Doumeki opened his mouth.
Stare.
He closed it.
She watched him rake leaves.
Day 5:
They ended up at the park. Doumeki never mentioned walking her home.
Day 6:
Saturday night she shows up at the temple in a yukata. He's wearing one as well. They end up sitting on the porch, watching the stars and saying nothing all night.
Day 7 :
They don't see each other on a Sunday, and Doumeki is wondering vaguely why he feels so restless today.
Day 8:
"Doumeki, I want ice cream. Let's go eat ice cream"
Day 9:
Homework at the temple. Doumeki has now lost track of how many days in a row they've spent together.
Day 10:
He doesn't question it.
Day 11:
Her eyes sparkle when she laughs.
Day 12:
"Doumeki, I want a crepe. Let's go eat crepes."
Day 13:
They meet up and walk by a fruit stall, where they each got a free apple for being a "cute couple so in love." Doumeki doesn't correct the old obaa-chan. Neither does Natsuki.
Day 14:
Another restless Sunday.
Day 15:
"Doumeki, I want noodles. Let's go eat noodles."
Day 16:
She leaned on him while laughing today. She smelled like summer fruit.
Day 17:
She says she's not sure about tomorrow after school.
Doumeki feels very disappointed.
Day 18:
"Natsuki. I want dessert."
"Doumeki?"
"Dessert. I want some. Let's go."
Smile.
Day 19:
If this was becoming the norm, Doumeki was just fine with that.
Day 20:
Another peaceful Saturday.
Natsuki was wearing a dress today.
A cute yellow flowy dress, with a bow in her hair.
What would it be like if she called me Shiz-
"Doumeki? Are you okay? Your face looks a little heated!"
Doumeki shook his head. If she keeps looking that cute, calling him Shizuka might make him pass out.
Doumeki wonders if this is what being happy feels like.
Seeing her smile, he chuckles as he thinks it might be.
A/N: Told you it was short! Review! Tell me how I did! I actually enjoy writing these little fluffy one-shots, maybe I'll write moooooore :D