Somewhere Between Friendship and Love

CHAPTER 18 - Eiffel Tower -

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++[Yuko’s POV]++

“Uwaa~~ Beautiful~” I murmured in amazement of the setting sun.

NyanNyan on the other hand is just quietly looking at the sunset with a calmed and contented face. The way the city sky change from blue to orange and purple is truly breathtaking. With the wind blowing our faces, driving our hair to dance, everything feels so magical. Suddenly, I felt an arm wrap around my waist. I looked at her with amazement, getting carried away by the moment. She embraced me from behind and rests her chin on my crown as we enjoy the view.

“This is one of the rarest moment in my life that I wish I was taller than you…”

“Eh? I like you the way you are~” She replied sweetly.

“I wish I was the one hugging you from behind, snuggling you dearly…”

“Hmmm? Aren’t you the one always doing that when we were together?” She rests her chin on my shoulders and softly whispered “Let me do it this time.”

Her voice was sweet and enchanting, that all I can do is nod. Her breathing warms my ears. Her embrace kept me safe. Nobody wouldn’t want to end this moment whoever is in my shoes. Nobody.

“NyanNyan... Seriously, why do you choose Paris?”

“That question again.” She replied without moving an inch.

“This place… is for lovers.”

“Yuuchan, I know.”

“But… we’re not… lovers.”

“Hmmm? We’re like lovers... a couple.” She replied.

Based on the way she says it, I know she’s smiling for a reason I don’t know.

“Yuuchan, the question can wait until our last day. Can you wait until then? I’ll have you figure out the answer someday.”

“You’re always so cruel NyanNyan…” I replied lovingly.

“I am?”

“Yes you are!”

“Really?”

“Really…”

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“I wonder what is taking her so long in the bathroom.” Yuko murmured as she enjoys the comfort of their bed.

She decided to stand up and check out Haruna who seems to be enjoying the bathroom.

“NyanNyan, daijoubu?” She asked as she knocked on the bathroom door.

“H-hai~ y-you can go to sleep. I’ll be out soon.” Haruna replied.

“O-okay~” the short girl answered pouting and dragged herself back to bed.

Yuko was already asleep when Haruna got out from showering. She puts on her red nightie and lay down gently beside the sleeping girl.

“NyanNyan, don’t… let go…” Yuko mumbled from her sleep.

A gleam on Haruna’s face appeared. She wrapped her long arms around Yuuko, resting her head on its back.

“I love Paris…” the sleeping girl continued mumbling.

“Yuuchan’s dreaming about me again…” Haruna whispered. “We’ll make lots of memories together. You and me.”

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It was almost an hour and a half past midnight in Paris. The two are deeply asleep with Haruna hugging Yuko from behind and her head leaning on the short girl’s back. It was when Yuko turned to face the other side which wakes the tall girl.

“Yuuchan?” Haruna murmured in a concerned voice as Yuko faced her.

She felt the short girl’s legs wrapped hers and arms on her head. Her face rests on Yuko’s chest, making her hear the sleeping girl’s heartbeat.

“Eiffel Tower…” Yuko murmured. “You’re like… the Eiffel Tower…”

“Baka~” Haruna commented. She lifts her face up meeting Yuko’s. Her cheeks blushed feeling the girl in slumber’s breathing.

“NyanNyan…”

“Yuuchan~ thank you…” the tall girl whispered softly as she pressed her lips on Yuko’s.

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