"R-Rushia! W-Wait up!" Marine shouted, running after her.
She was wearing the same black and white dress that she always did. It was her favorite. It made her look pretty.
"Hurry up, Marine! You're too slow!" Rushia shouted, not even looking back at her.
Marine was slowed by her heavy backpack. It had all her camping gear in it, as well as her tent and other things. Rushia was carrying a small backpack and her suitcase with all her clothes and toiletries in it.
"What's wrong, Marine? Can't keep up?" she laughed. "You're so slow!"
Rushia's laugh was the same as it always was. It filled Marine with happiness, and she started laughing, too.
They were going to spend their spring break camping in the mountains, which was something they always wanted to do. They'd never done it before because they were too busy with streaming, but suddenly rushia had an abundance of free time. She said that they should go on a little trip.
Marine didn't even think about it. She agreed immediately.
"We'll have so much fun! I'll make you something to eat, too. It'll be just like old times!" Rushia shouted as she walked ahead of her, her long purple hair flapping in the wind.
Marine's face turned red, and she was laughing, running towards Rushia. She loved her, and she was happy. She was happy to be with her again. She would be happy if they were together forever.
***
"Marine! Did you pack the food?"
"I did, Rushia!"
"And you have your phone and your chargers?
"I have them! I have everything!"
"Don't forget your sleeping bag!"
"I know!"
Even though it wasn't that long ago, Marine was still getting used to the feeling of Rushia being around. She was not quite sure why she was back, or why she suddenly looked so different, but she was glad to be able to see her again.
She was glad to be with her again.
Rushia turned to face her, a big smile on her face. "I can't wait!" she said, grabbing Marine's hand and squeezing it tight.
Marine's face turned bright red. Rushia looked beautiful. Her skin was pale, and it was strange that her hair was purple now. But it didn't matter. She was beautiful.
"Y-Yeah..." Marine agreed. "It's going to be really fun!"
Rushia smiled, and she squeezed Marine's hand again. "I'm glad we get to go camping together. I missed doing that with you."
Marine turned bright red.
"What's wrong, Marine?" Rushia asked.
"Ah... N-Nothing! I-It's nothing! I was just... uh... thinking about the trip... I mean... Uh... It's just been so long since we've been camping together... I guess I'm just excited."
Marine's heart was pounding in her chest. It felt like it would explode. She loved being around Rushia. She loved her so much.
"What?" Rushia asked. "Why are you staring at me?"
Marine's face was still bright red. "N-No reason! I'm just happy! I'm glad you're here with me!"
Rushia smiled. "I'm happy, too. I'm so happy to be here with you. I promise I'll never leave you again. I promise I'll always be with you."
Marine couldn't help but start to cry. "R-Rushia..."
Rushia giggled. "Marine. It's okay. I'm here for you. I promise."
Marine wiped her eyes and nodded. "I'm sorry, Rushia... I know it's not been that long... I know we can't really talk about it... I'm sorry... I'm just... I'm so happy that you're here. I'm so happy..."
