Shutter ➳ CITRUS

Sixteen - Aihara Dinner

Mei's POV

And I've always lived like this

Keeping a comfortable,

And up until now

I had sworn to myself

That I'm content with loneliness

Because none of it was ever worth the risk

Well You, are, the only exception

You are, the only exception

You are, the only exception

You are, the only exception

"I'm nervous."

"Why?"

"It's your parents Mei."

"You'll be fine, I promise."

"But what if they don't like me?"

"What's not to like?" I glance at the passenger seat and saw Yuzu smile bashfully and I fall in love with her a little harder.

"But what if they don't like the fact that I'm a girl?" Yuzu fidgets with her hand. I laugh because really, my parents are the most liberal people I've ever known. "Don't laugh!" Yuzu complained.

"Sorry," I apologized quickly. "Look hun, you're worrying over nothing. Alycia and Sho don't really give a fuck if you're a girl or a boy. They practically danced on their seats when I told them you're coming over for dinner. So stop worrying your head alright?" She nodded but I could see she's still nervous. "I said don't worry."

"Alright, alright, I won't," she relented and turns on the radio instead. She sings with the song until I pulled up on my parents' driveway.

I held her hand once we got out of the car. She's wearing a black dress and a pair of high heels. I love her in it.

"You're pretty," I told her, giving her a kiss on the cheek before ringing the bell.

"You're ravishing," she said and I smirk at the word choice.

Nana opened the door seconds later. "Good evening Mei. Good evening miss Yuzu," she greets us.

"Zu, this is Nana."

"Uhm hi Nana, good evening," Yuzu said with a smile.

"Where's the 'rents?" I asked Nana once we're inside.

"Your mom's in the kitchen, Sho's upstairs in his office."

I nodded and pull Yuzu into the kitchen where Alycia's cutting some fruits.

"We're here mom." She looks up and beamed.

"Oh goodness, hi! Sorry sweetheart, I was busy chopping up some apples."

She cleans her hand with a towel and went over to us, pulling Yuzu into a hug, which startled Yuzu for a second before she hugs Alycia back.

"Let Yuzu breathe mom."

"Right, sorry dear." Alycia releases her and looks at Yuzu at an arm's length. "Yuzu, you look gorgeous."

Yuzu smiles timidly. "Thank you, Mrs. Aihara."

"Oh nonsense, call me Alycia love."

"Thanks, Alycia."

She looks up at Yuzu's hair, strokes it. "Your hair, I love it. What do you say I dye mine like this Mei-chan?" she asked, glancing at me with a grin.