She hated the rain.
She really, really hated the rain. Hated it with a deep, burning passion. Hated it the way she had hated a lot of things in her past.
The way she also loved some things.
But today, she didn't hate the rain. She welcomed it. She had come back in a hurry after her life fell to pieces and she had come back with tears running down her face. The rain did a good job of hiding those tears –especially as she had lost her umbrella.
She walked along the street, not making eye contact, just heading towards an address that she had memorised for ages. No one made eye contact with her either-This sad eyed girl with no umbrella. Everyone was busy with their own problems, or trying to reach a dry place. No one really noticed her, heading towards an address she had memorised
Eventually, she turned a corner and saw the house. Not big, not small. Beautiful. Bright and sunny, even in the grey and gloomy rain. A faint smile appearing on her face, she made her way to the house with a little more hope.
In that house, she would find an escape from the rain. In that house, there was someone she held dear to her. Someone who she loved. She walked through the gate, approached the pale blue front door. Paused. Then lifted her hand, and pressed the doorbell.
The door was opened, and Yusei was standing there. , a sandwich in one hand , a bite taken out of it. He blinked in surprise when he noticed Aki there , wearing a dark pink coat , black tights and shoes –and carrying no umbrella , even though it was raining buckets. Her hair clung to her face , looking as tired and wet as she did.
"Hi Yusei ", she said tiredly. "Can I come in?"