When she opened the door, she immediately flopped onto her bed and almost fell asleep due to the soft textures surrounding her face. She decided a little nap wouldn't hurt anybody.
School was cruel to her today. She had to endure the seemingly enlongated class periods, waiting for the bell to ring. What was more, when practice came around? She could barely feel her fingers after Shiho decided to go overboard with practice. Of course Saki came out completely fine in the end! However, that doesn't mean a few things would hurt.
She brushed off the slight aches of her fingers for the rest of the evening, and ignored her brother, who always cared for her health. She would've adored his caring nature anyday, of course- She just wasn't in a good mood today. Especially not with the cramps in her fingers.
She got a good amount of homework done befor eactually deciding to sleep away. And the decision was well worth it. Saki's eyelids fluttered closed.
When Saki awoke, however, she could feel arms wrapped around her. Something she definately did not go to sleep with. Adrenaline woke her up straight away, only for her to relax once again.
She saw familiar blue hair draped over her chest, and she knew who those soft arms belonged to. Ichika Hoshino, her dear friend. However, she doesn't quite remember how Ichika got here.
Saki could hear the faintest amount of snoring from her new cuddle buddy. She pulled Ichika upward and closer to her as she slept peacefully. Saki wouldn't say it to her face, but Ichika was a living beauty.
She couldn't know that from Saki, of course. She looked beautiful every day- So she's probably heard that a million different times from all around. Still, she wants Ichika to hear it from her even more. Because Saki felt better whenever Ichika was around.
Ichika made Saki's heart flutter with no explained reason, even if she was just there. Ichika's nature, how close they were- It eventually blossomed into something even more for Saki. She didn't know when this feeling came around, but the second it did, Saki almost didn't hesitate to kiss Ichika right then and there.
That said, Saki has to hide these feelings for the sake of the band, friendship; ultimately- Keeping Ichika around. What if love didn't work out in her favor?
She couldn't have Ichika leave her.. Not when she was already so close in Saki's heart.
She pressed her face into Ichika's hair- Smelling of her essence: blueberries. Her hair is darker than any deep end of the ocean. Unlike the deep end, however, Saki wants to drown deep into Ichika's world. Saki wants to be with Ichika..
But she can't repeat why that won't happen, can she?
"Saki...?" Ichika said groggily, causing Saki to look down with wide eyes. She didn't expect her to wake up so soon. And her groggy voice sent Saki straight back into heaven once again.
"Ah, good morning Ichika! It's waking time!" Saki said, cheerfully before putting on her serious face. "Now.. What were you doing in here?" She asked.
"Ah-" Ichika could only avoid Saki's maroon eyes in embarrassment. "You forgot to say goodbye yesterday.. I kinda wanted to give you a hug and say goodbye like we usually did, but.. That thought went down the drain.."
Saki understands now, kind of. "How does saying goodbye end up with you snuggling so close? I didn't know Ichi was the cuddling type!" Ichika's face somehow managed to burn even brighter than before. She was like a star in the night sky, even if she didn't appear bright at first.
"You just looked so peaceful.." Ichika continued in her flushing state, not resisting to inch closer to Saki. The girl in question? Her heart was high in her chest.
"I just wanted to be close to you. You looked cute like that." And now, Saki was the one to flush with embarassment.
Saki's friends call her cute all the time though- How was this any different? Is it because Ichika was the one who said it? Saki didn't have the time to think about that now.
She looked deeper into Ichika's eyes, which absorbed her in just like her deep blue hair. She is entranced by the beauty of this goddess. Was her closest childhood friend always this.. attractive?
The two were practically close enough to breathe in the same air as each other, and Saki could smell even more blueberries from the girl. She could really go for some blueberries herself.. Fruit is good for you, after all.
And whatever else is good for her? Ichika--
She can't continue thinking like this. Ichika was already close as is, and she decided to put her hands on the collar of Saki's shirt- And Saki was thrown off guard once again. Her body was near limp.
"Eh.." Ichika struggled to speak up again. "You don't mind if I try something on you.. Right?" Saki shook her head. "I don't mind! Do what you'd like!" Her voice was straining with how much she was trying not to fumble over her words as the hot breath of Ichika felt as if it got closer and closer to her face.
And that's when Saki felt it. The pressing of lips. She hardly had time to get a good breath in.. But it felt refreshing. Someone who Saki had loved for so long was actually.. Kissing her. For no apparent reason.
"Aha!" Saki laughed once their lips disconnected, still looking at Ichika's eyes that shined with the morning light. What a wonderful way to start the morning!
...Or so she thought, until she started hearing an actual alarm--
Saki awoke alone in her bed again, the alarm blaring: It was time for Saki to wake up. To go to school. And Ichika was nowhere to be seen by her side. How funny. It seems maybe Saki is a bit too in love with her friend. But how can she not be, especially not when that girl is to be seen everyday?
She'll have to deal with her feelings somehow. Hopefully, sometime soon...