day seven — future or firsts
disclaimer — KNB © Tadatoshi Fujimaki
summary — "Why do you always forget your gloves?"
note — hand warmers are really useful…and cool. i find them fascinating, don't judge.
The first time Daiki holds her hand, they are ten and it's winter. It's cold and she forgot her gloves. They are going to the grocery store, one that's close to their houses, to buy some things. Their families always got together on Christmas for dinner.
She and Daiki are given the task of running errands since Satsuki is not allowed in the kitchen and Daiki just gets on his mother's nerves by picking at the food.
Anyway, it's cold and Satsuki is starting to lose sensation in her fingers. They are red and move stiffly as Satsuki tries to get the circulation going. She brings them up to her lips and blows warm air on them. It helps a little.
"Why do you always forget your gloves?"
When she turns Daiki is shaking his head at her.
"I don't always forget my gloves…besides, you're one to talk! I never see you wearing gloves!"
This just makes him smirk and take his hands out of his jacket pockets. He holds up a little packet and Satsuki squints. Oh. Hand warmers.
"That's because I have these, duh."
Satsuki feels miffed. She huffs and puffs her cheeks out in annoyance. She cannot think of a proper insult. She could probably make fun of him for the way his mother makes sure he's well bundled up before letting him out in the cold but her mother did that for her too so, that would not be a nice insult.
She feels warm in her hand. And she turns to Daiki who is looking away. He has taken her hand in his. She smiles.
"My other hand is still going to be cold, Dai-chan."
He takes his hand out of hers to reach into his pocket and take out the hand warmer. He gives it to her wordlessly before taking her hand back in his. She thanks him. He should be nicer more often.
"Don't forget your gloves, next time." Daiki finally grumbles.
She is sure she sees a blush painted on his cheeks but he covers his face with his scarf effectively blocking her view. She squeezes his hand. He squeezes back.
Satsuki decides it's nice holding hands.
Unbeknownst to her, Daiki decides the same.