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Minutes passed without either of them moving. The sound of crickets became more and more perceivable. Constellations appeared throughout the entire sky.
Suddenly, something caught Simon's attention.
"Meteor"
His companion spun around to catch sight of it, however, to no avail.
"I missed it. Are you going to write it down?"
"Naturally" the bespectacled chipmunk answered, rummaging for a notebook. Jeanette beat him to it, taking one out of her bag.
"Don't worry, I've got it. Time?"
"Nine thirteen"
"Brightness?"
"About three and a half"
"Duration?"
"Zero point four seconds"
"Length?"
"Hm…five degrees"
She put her pen down.
"There"
"Jeanette?"
"Yes, Simon?"
"Have you ever wished on a meteor?"
The chipette turned to him surprised by his question.
"I suppose. Once or twice a while ago"
"And what did you wish for?"
Jeanette was silent.
"I wished for a higher grade in Physics"
Her companion gave her a bemused look.
"Did it happen?"
"No" Jeanette replied through a smile.
"Perhaps that is since there was no higher grade?"
This succeeded in inducing a giggle.
"Well, maybe"
They both laughed.
"Then why would you wish for something like that?" he continued.
"Because…" Her gaze shifted to the notebook. "…because…I didn't feel I was good enough…at anything"
Simon watched her wordlessly, trying to absorb that last sentence. She, the brilliant, fascinating, beguiling, astonishing Jeanette Miller had had doubts about whether she had been good enough. Her counterpart was at a loss. He wanted to laugh at the sheer incredibility of the idea. In the end all he came up with was a perplexed stare.
"…You don't still think that, do you?"
"…I guess not"
Simon chuckled, lying down.
"Good"
Jeanette diverted her eyes, reaching for a sky map.
"Lets see which constellations are visible" she suggested, resting her head next to his.
One by one all constellations and even some stars were determined. The two couldn't help but notice their sleeves were touching. The bespectacled chipmunk switched on the flashlight, directing it towards the notebook in his counterpart's hands. A faint scar was discernable behind the fur.
"I remember that night like it was yesterday" Simon muttered, breaking the silence.
"Oh, yeah" said the chipette, realizing what her companion was talking about. "It was quite the adventure. I believe I never thanked you after that. For taking care of me"
He rolled over to face her.
"Any time"
The pauses in their conversations seemed inevitable but comfortable. The biscuits and muffins soon began diminishing. Multiple meteors flashed by, crossing the Milky way from various angles. The earth's movement became obvious as some stars set to the west while others rose from the east.
At some time Jeanette jolted nearly dropping her binoculars.
"What did you see?" Her counterpart turned to her concerned. She didn't spare him a glance and instead scrutinized what had caused her previous reaction. A few seconds later the chipette fell back in a paroxysm of giggling. The blue-clad chipmunk eyed her puzzled.
"What? What happened?"
Once Jeanette finally managed to stop she told him. Apparently, the fluorescent lights of a couple of houses in the distance had almost convinced her that a star in Scorpio had exploded. After such an explanation Simon burst into o fit of laughter. Gradually, both regained their composure continuing with their observation.
Dedicated to the one and only Tania V. This time I am going to wish you more happy moments and less problems and stress. Every next day brings hope for a better future. Don't ever take like as a battle. Well, even if you do I know you're gonna win. I mean, you are amazing. I believe in you, my Haruka-san!~
