Ami walked slowly through the park holding plastic bags full of food. She was staying over at Makoto's for the first time since they got together and she was excited. While trying to be practical she had put in a few treats too.
She had brought 2 plastic containers of miso soup, tin foil wrapped yakitori chicken kebabs, Chicken gyouza, strawberry rice cakes and pickled radish. As for drinks she had bought 4 bottles of ramune soda in different flavours to split.
"Let me at least do the rice if your gonna cook everything else..." Makoto had asked her solemnly. She had then explained rice wouldn't taste as good reheated and would go dry.
It had taken Ami a long time to convince her to let her cook; she did love Makoto's cooking but she wanted to be romantic and show her off her own talents. She would never be as good as her girlfriend but she came damn near second.
"She's so stubborn" Ami thought to herself in amusement. But then that's why she was second in command next to Rei. She always had a backup plan and was able to take down enemies without any hassle.
It came in handy with their dating life too; Makoto was protective of her and always made sure she was close to her. She made sure that everything went well when they were out together and shot people a scary look if they tried anything.
She remembered how it had been when Makoto first confessed; it was like something out of a cheesy romance film. It had been raining and Ami's parents were arguing over which university their child should go to. It got so bad at times she was scared they would divorce but luckily they hadn't.
To get some air she had gone out for a walk despite it raining; she had wondered into the park and ended up losing her way. While she had stood next to the lake submerging herself in deep thought Makoto had appeared holding an umbrella.
After some confrontation and yelling Ami had later revealed about what and where she wanted to study. She had broken down in tears on Makoto's shirt after holding back for a while. Makoto had comforted her and promised to protect her heart from the selfishness and cruelty of others.
Shortly after they had begun dating with the support and acceptance of others. They still got the odd comment from random guys; plus the rare abusive comment from random people. Other than that they were happy and enjoyed being in each other's company.
Ami sighed heavily and shook her head; it wasn't good to think of such things when she was on her way to see her partner. She needed to be in good spirits or Makoto would worry and think something was wrong.
She picked up the pace and rushed ahead; if she didn't get to Makoto's place soon she would be late. It might of been her anxiety or just stress but she was worried that Makoto would be mad or start wondering where she was.
As if on cue her phone suddenly started ringing to which she answered it and saw Makoto was calling her. She answered it without any hesitation whatsoever.
"Hi Makoto" Ami chirped sweetly trying to be lovey dovey. If she was cute then perhaps she could avoid an argument.
"Hey Ami; are you ok? I thought you knew the way to my place?" Makoto asked worriedly. She rarely had the girls over and Ami usually came with Minako or Rei rather than by herself in the past.
"Yes I'm fine; I decided to take a short cut through the park but got distracted" Ami explained apologetically. She felt so bad making Makoto wait for so long; how could she be so rude?!
"Ok that's good; so you're not far from mine then" Makoto said in a relieved tone. Because of her timid nature and shyness; Ami was perfect bait for fuckboys and perverts.
"Mmm I should be with you in 20 minutes" Ami said thoughtfully as she reached the end of the park. After the gate Makoto's place was in the centre of town next to a grocery store and restaurants.
"Great I'll come meet you then" Makoto said playfully her tone hinted with flintiness. She had missed Ami and if it meant she could hold her sooner she was happy.
"Eh?!" Ami cried in surprise her face turning red. She was used to Makoto being such a tomboy and being carefree; but sometimes it embarrassed her a little.
"See you soon Ami-Chan" Makoto cooed down the phone then hung up quickly leaving Ami confused and nervous.
Ami closed her phone after hanging up and stood there for a second quietly. Her entire face was flushed red as a raspberry. She hated making a scene but loved gestures of affection; so she was rather torn with this one.
"Makoto...You big meanie!" Ami yelled loudly in frustration as she walked ahead. She had the most complex girlfriend ever; but she loved her anyway. She just hoped she didn't try and pick her up; or she would drop the food or people would stare.
Later on
Ami was passing all the grocery shops and eateries near Makoto's home. They were all lit up brightly with people bustling inside having a good time.
A lot of schoolgirls were on their phones while looking at all the magazines and giggling amongst themselves. It reminded her of her school days with her friends; what a long time ago that had been.
"AMI-CHAN!" a loud voice cried out excitedly.
Ami was about to look up when she was attacked by Makoto who lunged at her without warning and hugged her tightly. Her face was buried in Makoto's shoulder and her arm holding her phone was hung in midair under Makoto's arm.
Makoto eventually pulled away her face red from the cold and a giant smile on her face "I'm so happy to see you; it's been so long!" she said happily her eyes filled with love.
Ami blushed gently her eyes becoming tender "Makoto-chan" she said fondly her voice filled with love.
Despite the fact that they lived apart the distance really did make their hearts grow fonder. Every time they saw each other their hearts filled with love all over again.
Makoto looked down and saw the carrier bag of food "Wow; you really meant it when you said you'd cook" she said in amazement.
Ami smiled "Told you I would" she teased gently. She just hoped everything would taste ok; she wasn't as expertise with flavours as Makoto was.
Makoto smiled cheekily "I can't wait to taste them" Makoto winked. There was no way she was gonna let Ami go home tonight.
Ami blushed and tightened her grip on the bag "We better hurry or it will get cold" she stammered shyly.
Makoto laughed to herself and took Ami's hand leading her ahead. This was going to be an interesting night
