One Step Ahead
By SMYGO4EVA

"Ami! Hey, Ami, you alright?"

Ami looked up from her books, almost from a trance, and met Makoto's concerned gaze. They were studying for the upcoming exams, and time was practically nonexistent. The sun began to set outside, but it felt like studying only just begun.

She blinked and rubbed her tired eyes, exhausting getting the better of her. "Oh, sorry, Mako. I was just concentrating on reading the materials, just in case, and I guess time just got away from me."

Makoto laughed, rubbing the back of her head. "That makes two of us; I can't believe that it's 5 o'clock already."

Ami couldn't help but laugh as well, and then stretched her arms, tension leaving her body. "I guess this is a good time as any for a break, what do you think, Mako?"

Makoto stood up from her seat and stretched out her arms, and then her legs. "Ami, you read my mind. The exams aren't until Friday, and it's only Tuesday."

Ami got up on her feet, walked towards Makoto, and kissed the brunette on her cheek. "I know. I just like to be one step ahead."

Makoto felt her face grow hot. She smiled wide, and kissed Ami on the lips.

"You and me both."