Chapter 3

Autumn Leaves

Kanade looks out the window from their dorm with a soft sigh while Yukino looks over from their desk with a concerned expression on her face. She was wondering why her younger twin/lover is staring at the window so much. Possibly from boredom since they've been in here since school ended. Still, Yukino is curious and stood up from the chair and casually walks over next to her sister.

"What's going on, Kana-chan?" she asks as she kneels next to her.

"I'm just admiring the leaves that are falling from the trees," Kanade answers with another soft sigh.

"Ah, that's right. It's autumn right now," Yukino says. "But what made you so interested in these leaves?"

"My teacher wanted us to do a sketch on a scenery of any season, so since it's autumn, I decided to pick this one," Kanade explains. "I'm staring out the window to get some inspiration, but nothing has come to mind yet."

Yukino rubs her chin in thought as she hits a fist on her palm. "Why don't we come outside and see if you get inspiration that way?"

Kanade thinks about it for a moment until she nods in agreement and stands up. "Okay. Let's go."

Once they exit the dorm, they first take a walk around the neighborhood, but Kanade doesn't seem to be interested in that. Yukino then suggested to go through town and see if the younger twin can make a scenery involving the streets and stores. However, the artist wasn't interested in that either. After about an hour of searching, the twins thought they could grab a little snack before continuing, so they grabbed themselves some crepes and sit on a nearby bench. While eating, Yukino is wracking her brains trying to come up with another location that Kanade might be interested in. Kanade glances up at her older sister, feeling a little bad for Yukino doing this for her and all they found is nothing so far.

"Yuki-chan," Kanade says. "It's alright. I'm sure I'll come up with something-"

"No!" Yukino says. "I just know that there's some place that my Kana-chan could be interested in. I'm not giving up until you're satisfied!"

Kanade's eyes widen at her sister's sudden determination. She had never heard such things from Yukino before, yet it made her feel happy at the same time.

"Alright," Kanade says. "Let's see if we can find some more locations."

"Yes!" Yukino says. "Let's do it, Kana-chan!"

After quickly finishing their snack, the twins continue to search for an inspiration so that Kanade could do her project. Yukino stops for a second to stare at a bridge in front of her that's over a river, while rubbing her chin. She has seen that bridge before. Then, it hits her.

"Kana-chan! Kana-chan!" Yukino calls as the younger twin turns around. "I've got it! Come here for a second!"

Kanade follows her older sister to the middle of the bridge, and wraps her arms around her. The two stare at each other for what seems like minutes before leaning in and suddenly kissing. Kanade doesn't hesitate for a second as she enjoys her kiss with her lover before they pull away to catch their breath. Yukino stares at Kanade lovingly before taking her hands and they both look over the river.

"Remember this place, Kana-chan?" she says, softly. "It's where you and I first walked when we transferred to the dorms. And I cheered you up when you were feeling a bit homesick."

Kanade nods at the memory. "I remember now. I wasn't really used to this place just yet, but you gave me full encouragement, saying that it might be a little new to me, but I should enjoy it while I can."

Yukino giggles as she kisses her on the cheek. Just then, Kanade's eyes widen as she looks over at both of their hands that were intertwined, the leaves that are continuing to fall and the bridge with the river slowly flowing.

"Yuki-chan!" she says. "I think I got an inspiration!"

Yukino couldn't believe her ears. "Really!? What is it!? What are you gonna draw!?"

The artist just smiles and winks at her. "You'll see and you're going to love it."

The older twin pouts her lips for a second before sighing. "Mou, Kana-chan! Don't keep secrets from me!"

And then, back at the dorms, for over a couple hours, Yukino could see what Kanade is drawing: Two girls during the sunset while the autumn leaves are falling, passionately kissing.


A/N: Since fall is coming, I decided to write about this season and Kanade's hobby. Feel free to give out any suggestions, questions or concerns and don't forget to review~!