Strawberry lips♡☆|| Aoi x Nene (mini story)

"It's finally spring break, the perfect time for a romantic date with Aoi!" Nene exclaimed excitedly.

"But what if she doesn't like me in that way? How embarrassing would that be?" she muttered, drowning in her overthinking thoughts.

Suddenly, to her shock and surprise, Aoi called her up. Nene almost dropped her phone but quickly sat up in bed and answered.

"H-hi, Aoi," Nene said nervously through the call, unsure of what her crush wanted.

"Hi, Nene," Aoi said through the call, giggling a bit.

"Is there something you need?" Nene asked nervously.

"I just wanted to make sure if our mini picnic hangout is still happening?" Aoi remarked.

"Ah, yes, our, um, 'hangout.' Yeah, it's still on. I wouldn't miss it!" Nene said determinedly.

"Great! See ya," Aoi said, hanging up the call.

Nene fell back down on her bed and sighed, staring at the ceiling all slumped. She muttered, "Yeah, 'hangout'."

The next day, Nene held a huge basket tied with a light pink ribbon, filled with many delicious fruits, especially strawberries, her favorite fruit.

She rushed towards the park to avoid being late but tripped over a small rock on the ground. Luckily, she managed to hold onto her basket. Nene was about to get up when she suddenly saw Aoi standing there, towering over her, offering a helping hand. Nene turned completely red.

Nene gently takes her hand. "T-thank you aoi, you're very sweet".

""No problem! But seriously, you're so clumsy sometimes, Nene," Aoi remarks with a chuckle.

Nene turns completely red in embarrassment. Is her crush seriously teasing her right now?

"Well, come on!" Aoi says excitedly, taking Nene's hand and dragging her to the picnic she set up. Nene turns as red as a tomato when Aoi takes her hand, their hands intertwined.

They sit down on a comfy blanket laid gently on the grass. Aoi pulls out two heart-shaped lollipops from her bag  and hands one to Nene.

"Thank you, Aoi," Nene says, smiling  at her, her face still flushed.

"No problem, Nene. It's strawberry flavor, your favorite," Aoi smiles at her gently, just making Nene blush even more."

Nene gently puts the lollipop in her mouth, savoring the flavor.

"Mm, how delicious!" she exclaims while continuing to nibble on it.

While Nene is distracted, Aoi starts to slowly lean in closer. Nene finally notices, and her thoughts go wild.

"Wait?! Is this happening?! Is Aoi gonna kiss me?! Oh my god?! Am I seriously going crazy right now?!!"

Aoi leans in closer, and their noses touch, only centimeters from their lips touching, but then Aoi just gently tucks a piece of Nene's hair behind her ear.

How disappointing...

Nene sighs, feeling her hopes dashed again.

"T-thank you," Nene mutters under her breath.

Aoi notices Nene's change in mood and tilts her head slightly.

"What's wrong, Nene?" Aoi says curiously.

"U-uh, nothing," Nene says in an unsure voice.

"You sure? You know you can tell me anything, Nene," Aoi smiles at her sweetly, putting her hands on top of Nene's, rubbing her thumb softly, making Nene blush even more.

"W-Well, I just wanted t-" Before Nene finishes, she looks at Aoi and pulls her in for a kiss on the lips.

Nene pulls away, all bashful and embarrassed.

"U-uh, I'm s-sorry, I didn't mean to!" Nene says nervously, awaiting Aoi's reaction.

Aoi is stunned for a few seconds but then smiles and kisses Nene's cheek, whispering in her ear, "You tasted like strawberries."