Day 1 of Nora Appreciation Week: Forgiveness
"Hiiro." Yato nodded towards the gate, "Got a minute to talk?"
She quirked an eyebrow in response but answered coolly, "I guess."
"Thanks." He let out in a breath of air as they slipped out of the yard and into the surrounding park. His hands stuffed in his pockets, he kept quiet and kept walking forward until Hiiro had reached her limit.
"Spit it out already. What do you want?"
He gave a small smile and turned back to her, "To thank you. For everything that you did for me up till now. And to say that I forgive you for anything you still have doubts about."
She took a step back in surprise, her lips parted, "W-what for? You don't have to do that."
Yato shrugged, "I just don't want there to be any awkwardness or hard feelings between us. I know that you always did what you thought was right. Dad may have just played family to take advantage of us, but I know that you actually meant it when you said you loved me and were doing things for me. Even if it… wasn't actually the best thing for me, but it's alright. You're learning."
Hiiro's cheeks were flushed and she was quiet for a moment before letting out, "Thanks."
"Even if you're not my shinki anymore, you're still stuck with me." He reached out to wrap an arm around her shoulders and stuck out his tongue.
"Yes, forever the annoying little brother." She sighed.
"Can you still call me your little brother? I'm so much bigger than you!" He bent down in protest.
She looked up, expressionless, "I'm still older than you."
He stood back up and rubbed the back of his neck, "I guess you've got me there."