Masami wasn't sure what to expect when Haruka told her to come the cafe. She fidgeted nervously as multiple scenarios played in her head; the worst case scenario was that Haruka broke off their friendship and disowned her.
Masami didn't even notice Haruka sitting down in the other chair. It wasn't until Haruka called her name that Masami snapped out of her thoughts.
"Oh, Haruka! I didn't notice you were here."
"You seemed to be lost in thought. Did you order a drink already?"
"Yeah, I did. I ordered the one you like, too...you know, the vanilla one?"
"Thank you."
There was an awkward silence and the two girls looked everywhere but at each other. When their drinks arrived, they each took a sip before setting aside their drinks.
"Masami-"
"I'm so sorry, Haruka! I don't know what I was thinking! I completely understand if you want to break up with me and stop being my friend!"
Haruka bit back a giggle. Masami spoke so fast that she was out of breath and had to lean back in her seat to catch her breath. Haruka reached over and held Masami's hand.
"Masami, I forgive you. This whole thing was a huge misunderstanding. Kyosuke said something to me the other day; he said, 'hurt people hurt people' and judging from what just happened, it's true. As your best friend, I'll make sure that nothing hurts you ever again."
Masami welled up with tears and she began to cry.
"You mean...you still want me as your best friend?"
"I don't want anyone else but you, Masami."
Masami cried loudly and she hugged Haruka, who patted her head gently and shed a few tears.