Gimme Sympathy-Metric
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"Just because I'm nice to Ryuzaki doesn't mean you have to be mean to him. Even if he does like me, or whatever, I don't think it's an issue." she remarked as they sat with both of their cups of coffee. Sighing, he took a sip of his beverage knowing that if this were any other guy he'd be the smallest bit less concerned; but, this was Ryuzaki, and Light wasn't sure how adamant he would be with his feelings.
"I understand my hostility may be unneeded, however, I don't trust Ryuzaki. He's usually very persistent so I don't know how much he'd be interesting in pursuing his feelings." he explained as he watched her sip on her coffee before sighing.
"I know, but, could you maybe tone it back a bit? It makes me feel like I'm being fought over and I don't like the attention." she smiled nervously.
"At least you're aware of your situation." he commented before eyeing the sketchbook she always kept handy. Often when they would sit like this over drinks she'd draw and still manage conversation.
"Do you mind if I look through that? I'm curious what your subjects are." he smiled before thumbing over the leather cover. Nodding she leaned back and pushed the book to his side of the table. The one thing he had ever seen her draw with some effort was himself and that certainly wasn't something he was going to overlook.
Flipping the book open he began to look over the pages; they were all filled with numerous sketches of body parts, faces, the occasional name of a song or a note of something to think of later. After a good few pages he landed on writing, an entire page filled with writing. While he didn't read through the text he couldn't help but notice his name mentioned quite a few times. Perhaps this was a journal of sorts. Grinning he flipped past it and to the next page. What he found was not unexpected but still pleasant and definitely flattering.
It was him in all sorts of different poses. There were phrases accompanied with his figures. 'Using me?', 'Skirt chaser?', 'Seems genuine...', and finally 'Love?'. So she did actively think of him and his motives. Kaminari definitely was a smart girl to suspect something foul from the start, but now that he had lured her successfully, she would be the seat next to him when the world was his.
"That's..." she started as she realized that he had reached the part of her journal where she had draw him. He smiled and mustered all of his sincerity. Blushing she looked down and swirled her drink. While it's normal to draw what one see's, he couldn't help but take this as an overwhelming compliment.
"Thank you, I'm flattered Kaminari-chan." he smiled before looking past the current page and realizing she hadn't added anything.
"No problem, sorry if that's creepy." she laughed nervously. Shaking his head he took a drink from his coffee.
"It's rather a big compliment." he reassured before resting his chin in his palm. With one last smile, she tucked the book away before running a hand through her hair. In fifteen minutes they'd both have to go back to their classes, how should he spend this time? Just simply chatting or attempting to dig further under her skin like a growth? While he craved her attention he was just as wanting of everything else that came with a relationship; hugs, kisses, and then finally sex. How could he get her to bow to him sooner?
"Light-kun?" she broke him from his trance. One last thought and he could only think of the Death Note.
"Ah, sorry, I got distracted." he started before scratching at his chin and losing his usually calm demeanor "I was thinking, given how often we've hung-out and since what happened the other night, aren't we a couple?" he inquired putting her on the spot. Surprised, she thought for a moment unsure of what to call their relationship.
"I-I've been thinking about that too. I've never really been in a intimate relationship before; it'd be an entirely new thing to me. And yes what happened can't be changed, I have an idea of where my feelings lie but I'm unsure." she explained before twiddling with her thumbs nervously and hiding behind her bangs.
"I see, well, as you know, I feel strongly for you. Of course it's in my best interest to be in a relationship with you-I'd enjoy it more than I can imagine-but if you're truly uncomfortable with it..." he trailed off and faked slight disappointment in his tone.
"W-Well don't get upset about it, I-I think I like you it's just that this is all very new for me." she explained waiving her hands and cracking a sheepish smile. So she did have some attraction for him.
"Really?" he lit up with a smile before grabbing her hands and holding them tightly "That's wonderful! And if you're scared of something new, how will you know if you like it or not?" he questioned trying to invoke some doubt in her fears.
"I know... Look, just let me sleep on it okay? I need to think about it." she blushed at feeling his hands encompassing her own. He'd have to settle for this much.
Light: Can you come over tomorrow?
Rolling over to her phone buzzing in the darkness, she felt the edges of her nightstand before finding the cool metal of her phone.
Kaminari: Yeah I should be, why? Wanna hangout?
Light: Yeah but I also wanted to talk to you about something important to me. I thought we'd plan in advance.
Kaminari: Oh, okay. Sounds fair enough, well, I'll see you after school then. Go to bed also, it's kinda late haha.
Light: Yeah I will, I was just thinking about it a lot and got kinda restless. Goodnight Kaminari, I love you and sleep well.
Kaminari? I love you? Shocked she nearly dropped her phone over the edge of the bed but managed to hold it. It was as if Light was always pushing to grow closer and charm her, which wasn't anything unnatural, but it all just felt so fast. Taking a large breath to calm herself, she thought for a moment. After an entire night dedicated to thinking about her relationship with Light, it was apparent she did feel for him. While she couldn't bring herself to say something along the lines of 'I love you', she could manage some affection.
Kaminari: Goodnight 3
Hitting send, her heart began to beat faster, and with slight giddiness, she rolled back onto her side and ran her thumb over her cat's head. Just what was she doing with Light? What was he doing with her? A college life filled with romance and studying huh? She lightly chuckled to herself before allowing her thoughts to drift to sleep and all the troublesome dreams it brought with it.
