DARK

For Honoka, it was amazing and wonderful to stay by Nagisa's side. They were halfway through their second year of high school and everyone could say that she and Nagisa were best and closest friends. Many joked that they looked like girlfriends. The girls preferred to leave things that way; it was the best for everyone and also for themselves. They even dared to jokingly flirt with each other in front of their friends and classmates.

It was summer again.

Honoka had invited Nagisa over to her house for a sleepover. A night of movies, popcorn, snacks and everything they wanted. They both wanted to take advantage of every moment of the summer, the matter of the university became more and more real and close and they both had to make important decisions for their adult lives. And yes, the two of them had already decided their paths: Nagisa was aiming to attend a rather famous sports university in Tokyo, Honoka practically already had a place booked at Tokyo University of Technology.

The one under the most pressure to pass all her tests was Nagisa. She had to get the best possible score to go to the university she wanted and follow the path they both wanted: sharing an apartment in Tokyo, living together as they had fantasized more than once.

Honoka was helping Nagisa as much as she could. And as part of her mission, making Nagisa relax and not get stressed was very important.

The bedroom was already dark; they only had the light from the flat screen that Honoka decided to place in her bedroom to enjoy the shows and movies she shared with Nagisa. The dark environment around them and the light from the TV were an oddly pleasing combination.

The two of them were sitting together against the side of the bed, their snacks were all around them and they were already watching a movie. For a change, they watched one of the Battle Rangers movies from past seasons. The movie was fun.

"The first half is a bit slow, but after the enemy reveals itself, everything gets a lot better," Nagisa commented as she leaned on Honoka's shoulder.

"It's what I'm noticing, everything has a leisurely pace but I think its fine," Honoka replied and popped a popcorn into Nagisa's mouth. 2I like how the characters from the two teams get to know each other," she smiled. "I know you like the part about the battles."

Nagisa laughed and decided to hug Honoka's waist so she could cling closer to her. Honoka, of course, didn't refuse. Little by little they moved until they settled in a more intimate and close way. Nagisa was left sitting between Honoka's legs, leaning against her body. Honoka hugged Nagisa affectionately, her chin resting on one of her girlfriend's shoulders.

"Hey, Honoka..."

"Huh?"

"When we live in our own apartment in Tokyo, every night will be like this, right?" Nagisa asked as she gently stroked one of Honoka's legs. She could admit without shame that she had a thing for her girlfriend's pretty legs. Touching her when the room was dark was an exciting sensation.

"I don't know if we'll watch a movie every night," Honoka said with a cute laugh. "But if there's one thing I can assure you, it's that we'll sleep together every night and wake up together every day."

"That... That sounds nice," Nagisa muttered, suddenly flustered. "Hey, Honoka..."

"Huh?"

"We will make it?" It was normal for Nagisa to suddenly feel insecure. Moving away from home was an important step in the adult life of any self-respecting Japanese citizen.

"We're already saving money, my parents and yours will help us with the first payments of the apartment, we'll work together", she smiled a little more. "If you think about it, even if we weren't together, it would be the same process and it would be the same insecurities. You'd be wondering if you should stay as an intern at the university or if you should rent a flat." Honoka started caressing Nagisa's arms while placing kisses on her shoulder and cheek. "I'd be going through the same thing. It would be exactly the same," she smiled. "The advantage we have is that whatever happens, we'll be together as long as we want it." Although Honoka tried to calm Nagisa down with her words, she couldn't help but feel her heart beating like a war drum as she kissed Nagisa on her neck and cheek.

Nagisa felt a pleasant chill in her body and clung to Honoka's arms. "I want it."

"Me too."

Nagisa finally gave in and turned her face enough to kiss Honoka in the middle of the dark bedroom.