Life hated her at 5 o' Clock.
Her mother watched her, standing in her room looking out the window. The dark clouds lit up as the sound of thunder rang out over head. The storm had rolled in quickly during the night and as the day wore on the clouds got dark, with scattered showers throughout the day.
"If you go, just please take your coat and umbrella," Her mother spoke up finally. Turning to look at her mother, she gave a sheepish smile and then nodded. She looked back out into the dark sky and gave a small part to her flip flopping stomach.
Since their meeting yesterday, she'd found her self a ball of nervous. The idea of there date happening soon was slowly eating at her.
'Date!?' Her mind yelled at her as she moved to her full length mirror and looked over her outfit. She wore black leggings with a denim skirt that came to her knees. She wore a long sleeved dark green sweater. She'd pulled her hair into a braid that came down the left side of her head.
"Heading out mom, Still got to get there," She said as she pulled her rain jacket from the wall. Slipping it on she descended down the stairs and slipped into a pair of black boots. She grabbed a pale blue umbrella and headed out.
Glancing at her watch again, she sighed as she pushed off the side of the building. It was twenty after and still no Makoto. The rain had let up a bit, now only sprinkling. She was thankful for the awning over head. With hunched shoulders she pushed out her umbrella opening it up and stepping underneath it.
"Don't go!" Came a shout as she took a step out. Makoto came running toward her and ducked under her umbrella. Crouched down a bit a hand on his knee he huffed and tried to calm his breathing down as his other hand held onto his mid section.
Looking down at him she moved to bend down a bit looking to his flushed face. From the open color of his coat a white head peeked out and meowed as it rubbed against Makoto's cheek.
"Awww How cute," She cooed as she reached out and pet the cat. The cat mewed out as he climbed out of Makoto's jacket and came to rest on the boys broad shoulders. Makoto stood up a bit and she raised her umbrella higher to accommodate the boys added height. He chuckled as the cat jumped down onto her shoulder and along the side of her head into the hoody she had on. The cat popped his head out and meowed again.
"Where'd you get this guy?" She asked as she nuzzled the little guy. Makoto reached up and pet the kitten then looked to her.
"Found him on the way to you, I'm afraid what I had planned got delayed due to this little guy," She looked up and blushed as his fingers missed the kitten a bit and rubbed against her cold cheek.
"Lets get somewhere warmer," He said taking her umbrella holding it up for her. She blushed as she pulled her hood up more trying to accommodate the kitten.
"Sorry about pulling you out in the rain," He said as he moved closer to her as they walked along the docks. She chuckled a bit as she listened to him.
"Dont, I doubt you planned a rain storm," She gave him a nudge and he ran his hand up to his neck. As she watched him do this, she put together that it was a sign of him being nervous.
"True...but I still should of gotten your number. To at least cancelle," He rambled on as he lead her down to the beach to A small little alcove with a bench and awning overhead. He let her in and then closed the umbrella as he stepped in after.
"Trying to get my number Makoto?" She teased as she sat. His movements at shaking the umbrella stopped and she watched as his ears turned a bright red. Patting the seat next to her she gave him a smile.
"Sit down Makoto, I'm kidding." The brown haired boy shrugged sheepishly as he sat next to her. She pushed against him slightly and looked out as the waves came and went along the beach.
"I wanted to apologize Neko-chan…" He started. His hands were twined together and he was gripping and pulling at his fingers. Easing up off of him she sighed as she leaned back against the wall only to spring forward as the cat gave a yowl.
"Sorry...sorry," She whispered as she pet at him. Looking back to Makoto she wrapped her arms around his arm and pulled him closer to keep warm.
"I-I-I mean...about the other day...I should've…" He stuttered out his words and Neko-chan giggled as she hid her face in his coat.
"It's fine Makoto. I understand. Nothing to worry about," Said Neko-Chan as she looked up at the blushing boy. He gave a nod and glanced down at her.
"I got you a gift, to say I was sorry...But I left it back at my house when I saved this little guy." He reached around her neck and pet the cat. Neko-chan moved a bit causing the boys hand to come into contact with her cheek. Closing her eyes she leaned into his touch, Makoto gulped as he kept his hand in place noticed that her cheeks were a rosey pink. Slowly she opened her dark eyes glancing at Makoto.
Going for broke Makoto leaned in pulling her slightly toward him and laying his lips on hers. His eyes closed as hers widened not expecting this move from the gentle giant. When he felt no push from her end he slowly pulled away looking to her.
"I-I...Oh crap...Neko chan I'm so-sorry" He stuttered out as he pulled his hand away.
"Natsumi…" She grabbed his hand quickly as his words caught up with her. She held onto his hand tight.
"Natsumi Hinakotama…" She stood up and moved to stand in front of Makoto.
"Don't say you're sorry for this," She pulled her hood down and the forgotten cat cried out as he was exposed to the cold wind. Makoto looked to her and tried to give a sheepish smile.
"I should get going...I'll take him," He reached for the cat ignoring the elephant in the alcove. The cat hissed and bared it's claws as it lashed out at the boy. Backing up as if hurt by the action, Makoto gave a small smile before handing her umbrella over.
"I'll see you at school," Bolting like a scared rabbit, the boy was climbing the stairs and out of site.