Kago Ai's heart started pounding as she and Nozomi walked to the park. It was a clear and bright sunny day, the perfect weather to be going to the park. Kids were running around, parents chasing after them.
Ai and Nozomi have known each other since junior high. They were shy at first, but then they started getting to know each other, and then Ai started hanging out and joking around with Nozomi.
But then things started to change. Nozomi was always there for Ai whenever she was crying over the phone about her family, and it would cheer her up.
Ai had feelings for Nozomi. She was always there for her, no matter what happened.
Without thinking, Ai held onto Nozomi's arm, the both of them could feel the heat rising to their cheeks.
"Nono..." Ai was about to say, but then Nozomi started running towards the center of the park, making Ai follow her.
Ai loved these kinds of games. She could tackle Nozomi in a heartbeat.
But instead, Ai wrapped her arms around Nozomi's waist, and she didn't let go. Her cheeks were red, but she didn't care.
"Nono," Ai let go of Nozomi and took her hand, their hearts beating faster. "I really, um, have-"
All of a sudden she could feel soft lips pressing on hers, people staring at them, some "Oohs, Ahs, Aw, and Ew."
But Ai could tell that Nozomi didn't care about those people. She didn't care either.
"Nono.."
"I have feelings for you too Aibon," Nozomi whispered, kissing Ai on the cheek.
'What do I do now?' Ai knew she had to think of something, but Nozomi sat down in the grass and unwrapped something.
"What are you doing?" Ai sat down next to her, the grass was still a little wet.
Nozomi gave Ai half of her peanut butter sandwich. "I knew you were hungry so-"
"Thanks Nono." Ai interrupted, eating her half.
"So, did anything happen over at the Kago household?" Nozomi's voice was filled with concern.
"No." Ai replied, shaking her head.
"Good." Nozomi nodded, finishing her slice and looking up at the clear blue sky.
"It's so clear." she said, holding Ai's hand.
"It is," Ai replied. "That's kind of strange."
Ai tried thinking of something to say, but she couldn't. She loved being with Nozomi. Heat was rising in her cheeks.
"You make my day Nono."
Nozomi laughed, her cheeks a little red. 'Was it something I said?' Ai thought, a little embarrassed.
"You make my day too Aibon."
All of a sudden, Nozomi's cellphone rang. She got a text message.
"We should get home Aibon."
And the two girls left the park, hand-in-hand
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