There was no denying the exhilarating tension that kept sparking between them- trying to beckon them closer, and yet, their naivety and inexperience kept them apart. Caught up in the whirlwind of teenage emotions, endless possibilities, and the fantasy of a one, true love. Clove could daydream about it all day long. The sheepish smile on her face grew, as Akito stuttered and smiled back at her, actually considering coming to the hearthstone to visit her. The thought excited her- big, handsome Akito, leaning up against a pillar on her balcony, looking out at the ocean and up at the stars. So dreamy. Her heart started racing again, palpitating in her chest, sending tingles down into her belly.
But alas, all good things must come to an end. She’d already been in the bamboo for a while- meaning, it was close to supper time back home. Which meant she had to go. But at least Akito was gentleman enough to offer his company on her journey back home. “I’d like that.” She says, gravitating back to his side, motioning toward the small opening that would take them back into the outside world. For a moment, she considers telling him to bring the bag of raisins to snack on. But in the end, she refrains- deciding it will give them a topic of interest, the next time they meet.
