Together With You

Make Me Weak

My heart was at the bottom of my feet. I knew I would look at the phone later and see him standing there with him. In the clothes I bought him. Maybe there's a chance he would be thinking of me. But there's also a chance he would have long forgotten. I bet my mom would know. I pick up my phone and still see her contact.

She died a few years back. I still can't believe how time flies. Time changes all things. I really miss her too. If only things were not as they are. If only I could reach out and ask her for advice one last time. How do I know what to do?

As I am walking down the street a bus passes. And there standing behind the bus is Sho.

He smiled and ran across the street.

"I was looking for you." He said kindly, ruffling my hair.

"How about we go on a double date, make it more casual. You can invite Curien."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah I mean it's not like we are actually dating, just hanging out for the first time. It would be nice to have you there."

"I'll invite him."
"Cool, I'll meet you there in about an hour okay?"

"Okay."

Was this my sign? Maybe Sho did still care. Was this my mom telling me not to let go?

...

We show up to the restaurant. It's the restaurant I got that first night I spent with

Sho.

Curien turns towards me "Are we really doing this?"

"Yes," I replied, grabbing his arm. We make our way in and sit down across from them.

Sho is dressed in the outfit I bought him still looking spectacular, Curien looking equally so. However, Curiens Eyes are elsewhere, looking at the man Sho brought along. Perhaps he's interested.

"Hello, I'm Lian. Nice to meet you." I stick out my hand and sternly shake his.

"I am Ren. A pleasure." He replies.

"Hey Sho." I walk over to give him a hug, wrapping my arm around his waist. I wish. I wish I could squeeze his shirt and take it in. But who would I be. I couldn't do that now, not here.

We sit down at the booth.

Ren begins the conversation "So what do you guys do for work?"

Immediately laughter bursts out of me and curien. What a question. We look at each other like two best friends both in the know. We have to come up with something. "We run a private protection agency." I see Curiens freckled face get more serious. He pushes up his glasses. "We work for all sorts of Celebrities, we are really big." He smiles.

What is he saying, a blatant lie. I try to cover my mouth to not reveal my insecurity. However, Sho's face says it all. It's bright red.

Curien goes to open his mouth again when Sho interrupts, "Okay okay." He sticks his hand in the middle of the table and waves to get our attention "None of that work talk"

The waiter walks by and I order a glass of sake and some soup dumplings. The orders go around the table and Sho orders.

"Just some Miso please." He says. The waiter walks away with the order. I'm not sure what made Sho not order his favorites. Something about it makes me feel like maybe it is a money thing. Or being courteous on a first date. Either way.

"Excuse me I have to use the bathroom." I get up and stop the waiter. "I hate to bother you but can I add some Shrimp Tempura to the order." He writes it down.