- I think I'll go back to the hotel now – Mimi said – I had fun, guys. Don't let this stupid accident ruin the night. I hope you enjoyed, because I did! I was able to dance a lot, drink with my friends, and even being saved by them. What more could a girl want?
- We did, Mimi-chan. It was fun! I'm just sad this would happen at the end... – Sora said.
- It's no big deal. – Mimi forced a smile.
- We'll all head home. If you're not here there's no reason for us to be. And it's really late now. We all have to wake up early tomorrow for our next adventure – Taichi smiled to her.
- I'll leave Mimi at the hotel. – Yamato said, standing up.
- No, I want to walk... I need the fresh air. It's only a 15 minute walk from here – Mimi said.
- You're not wandering around alone – Koushiro said - I'll walk you there.
- Okay.
Mimi hugged the girls, waved goodbye to the boys, and left with Koushiro.
- Thank you for walking with me. – Mimi said without looking at him.
- I wouldn't leave you alone after what happened. The guy could be here waiting for you.
- Yeah...
- You really need to be more careful, Mimi-san. You know you easily attract creeps.
- Yeah...
It was almost 5 am and dark clouds were forming above their heads. Although it was summer, there were heavy rains in Japan, as it was also the raining season. A hot rain started pouring down on Mimi and Koushiro.
- Oh, great. Let's hurry up before we catch a cold!
- No. It feels nice... Almost as it is washing my thoughts away... – Mimi replied, turning her face to the sky.
- What thoughts?
- It helps clearing my mind. You know, like a hot shower does. But this is nature's shower, calm and soothing.
- You didn't answer me.
Mimi started shivering.
- See? I knew this was a bad idea! – Koushiro panicked, holding her arm. He then noticed she was really warm. – Are you... crying?
Mimi cleared the tears forming in her eyes with her hand. 'N-no. Maybe it's a cold starting.'
- No, it's not. – he stopped walking, grabbed her shoulders and turned her to face him. Her face was down, so he carefully lifted her chin up to meet her gaze. – You are crying.
Mimi placed her forehead on his chest. 'I'm tired. Please, take me home' she whispered to him. Koushiro didn't say a word, he put an arm over her and guided her through the rain. Arriving at the hotel, the two silently entered the lobby. Koushiro wasn't planning on entering, he only intended to walk Mimi there, but now that they were there and given her current state, he couldn't leave her. They entered Mimi's room and she sat on the messy bed between the dresses she didn't clear. Koushiro sat beside her.
- Why did you cry?
- You scolded me... And, although it hurt to hear, I know you're right. I said I was fine, but... I feel... dirty.
- What?
- I knew I shouldn't be drinking that much with him... I didn't know him. But he grabbed and touched me against my will... And I couldn't do anything for a moment...
Koushiro clenched his fists. 'It's not your fault. And you did react.'
- Not right away. I was trying to get away from him without hurting his feelings, and in the end he was the one who hurted mine.
- You'll overcome it. You're still in shock, so that's a natural reaction. - Koushiro said while standing up - I'll leave now for you to sleep, I'll be here in the morn-
- No! Don't leave.
- But you need-
- Stay with me tonight. – Mimi looked at him, her eyes still red from the crying.
- I-I... – Koushiro started. He then sighed, knowing he couldn't, he didn't want to, leave her – I'll sleep on the floor.
- What? – Mimi smiled a bit – You're not sleeping on the floor. This bed is huge.
- But...
She stood up really quickly and walked to him. 'Are you disgusted? Am I not suited for you anymore?'
- S-suited? N-no, that's not it. I don't think you were ever suit– He saw Mimi frowning and tears forming in her eyes again – I mean, I just... I don't think it's a good idea for you to stay with a guy tonight.
- There's no problem with that. I trust you completely.
- T-thanks... – Koushiro didn't know exactly how to react to her words.
- I'll have a bath now. You should take your wet clothes off and put them in that basket, I'll call the reception to pick it up and clean it right away.
- But I don't have anything else to wear.
- Keep your underwear. – she said while entering the bathroom.
- Hmpf. I was already planning to... – Koushiro murmured to himself.
He waited for Mimi to finish her bath, which she quickly did, and then occupied the bathroom to have himself a hot shower. Mimi called the receptionist and sent their wet clothes to the laundry room. She then laid on the bed waiting for Koushiro. She wanted to sort things out and ask him directly if he thought of her as suited for him. But she soon fell asleep. Koushiro had finished his bath and walked to the bed on his shorts. He slowly entered the bed, careful not to wake Mimi. He looked at her, fast asleep, her pink cheeks glowing from the hot bath, her hair still humid, emanating a flowering scent. He thought that it was a peaceful way to fall asleep, and even considered not working on his computer if he had something like that waiting for him every night. He mentally slapped himself. She was his bestfriend. His currently traumatized bestfriend. He couldn't face her while having those thoughts in mind, so he turned his back to her. When he was nearly asleep, he felt Mimi moving next to him and embracing him from behind, her arm on his stomach, and her breasts pressing against his back. Koushiro turned red and had to focus on controlling an unplanned "awakening". 'Broken motherboards, pages and pages of code lost, Mom and Dad, argh, Mom and Dad doing it, Mimi being touched by the other guy' he murmured. It worked, but he was again angry with himself for not being able to protect Mimi when she needed. 'I didn't even want to go look for her. What kind of friend am I?'. He turned to the side, laying on his back. Mimi was now embracing his arm. 'I'm sorry, Mimi-san.' he whispered. Mimi crossed her leg around him and placed her head on his shoulder. He could feel her half-naked body against his, and her soft breath on his neck. He took her snuggling next to him as a response, so he continued. 'For not being there when you needed... I... I wasn't a decent friend.' he whispered. She didn't move this time. He looked down at her. 'Would you forgive me, Mimi-san?'. He suddenly felt a pair of warm lips meeting his own. Mimi was kissing him softly. 'M-mimi... You're awake!'
- Yes.
- For... ahmm. For how long?
- I woke up with you saying my name and "mom and dad".
- W-what? – he blushed deeply.
- Koushiro...
- Y-yeah?
- I don't have to forgive you for anything.
- Hmm...
- But I would like you to apologise again.
- What for?
- Not kissing me back. – she smiled and kissed him again.
Koushiro wasted no time in returning the kiss. Mimi slightly opened her mouth and he pushed his tongue into hers. She moaned the moment their tongues touched, which Koushiro found really tantalizing. They deepened their kiss, Mimi brushing his spiky hair with her fingers. She was only wearing a bra and her undies, and Koushiro couldn't help having the hots again. 'Mimi... We shouldn't...'
- Shouldn't... what...?
- Be doing... this... – he gasped.
Mimi smiled playfully at him 'I dare you to deny that you're enjoying it.'
- You know as well as I do that I can't. – he said with an upset face.
- Do you have any condoms?
- Gulp! No, I don't, sorry. I wasn't exactly prepared for this. – he replied, embarrassed.
- It's okay – she smiled - We don't have to continue, but I want you to know that this isn't just the hormones or the trauma talking. I... I like you.
- Y-you do?
- Yeah. – she blushed.
- I didn't know... I've been trying to keep my feelings away...
- You suck at it. I figured it a few years ago. – she giggled.
- W-what? – Koushiro blushed.
- You know, you trying to hide it was what made you so cute to my eyes. But it was your sweet, respectful personality that made me fall for you.
- I could easily say the same about you... Mimi...?
- Yes?
- What do we do now?
– I'm happy to be here, just laying with you. How about you?
- I'm more than happy! I think I won't catch any sleep just to be staring at y-... H-hmmm. W-was that creepy?
- Not at all! I like that you're so sweet – she giggled and laid her head on his shoulder – I want to ask you something...
- We hardly have one more hour of darkness. Try to sleep, you need to rest. – he said – We'll talk tomorrow.
She conceded, falling happily asleep in his arms.
Well, I rated this 'M', so... :-) hope you liked the chapter
