Talking
It was a nice day. The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing. The petals of the cherry tree began to fall, creating a serene, beautiful surrounding. Satoshi Hiwatari sighed contently, almost letting a smile break through.
"Hey, Hiwatari-kun!"
At the sound of someone calling him, Satoshi looked up from his book, annoyed. He scowled when he saw Risa Harada running towards him, waving and smiling innocently.
"How come you eat lunch here every day?" Risa asked once she arrived, standing in front of him.
Satoshi pushed his glassed up the bridge of his nose. "Because... it's quiet here."
Risa paused. "Mind if I join you?" When he gave her a questioning look, she just shrugged. "I like the sakura. I won't be much of a bother."
She won't leave me alone if I say no, Satoshi thought to himself. He let out a defeated sigh and nodded. At this, Risa beamed and gave a quick bow, as if to say 'thanks'.
Satoshi continued reading... and reading... and reading. The bell finally rang half an hour later. He looked up from his book, puzzled. Risa was picking up her trash and walking away. He stood and quickly caught up with her.
"Harada-san... you didn't talk to me." It sounded stupid, but it was the only thing he could say.
"Mm?" Risa looked at him, confused. "I thought that's what you wanted me to do. Stay quiet, I mean. Besides, I told you that I wouldn't be a bother."
"Right." Satoshi was silent, a thousand thoughts clouding his once clear mind. "I don't mind that much if you talk to me..."
"Really?" Risa asked, shocked. The two of them had successfully thrown away their trash (in Risa's case) and were headed towards their classroom. Risa's cheeks were now pink. "I thought I talked too much..."
"You do." Damn him for being so brutally honest. "But... Honestly, I prefer your talking rather than having you sit next to me in absolute silence."
The girl beamed, a nice little spark entering her eyes. "Ok!"