Just a Bit of Comforting (Murasakibara x Riko)

10 Minutes as Long as a Million Years

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She froze, noticing a large figure that stood out in the corner of her eye.

Hesitantly, she peeked through the door and saw an awfully familiar person dozing away in darkness.

The only thing that could help see was the soft light reflected on the windows.

She could faintly hear the music and voices from outside, but it slowly faded when a little snore added to the noise.

The brunette chuckled.
"Like a big baby."

The short yet older girl took a seat next to the boy. Now that she really examined him, she wondered how someone younger than her could be twice her size.

Well, there was Kagami who was taller than her, but considering that Murasakibara was taller...

"And did they just all dye their hair to match the rainbow or something?" She asked aloud, but in a soft voice.

The coach laid her elbow on the desk and rested her chin upon her hand.

His bangs swayed to and fro, following his quiet snores.
The tiny drop of drool bounced up and down with every breath he took.

He looked peaceful.

"What? You didn't miss me?"

She didn't expect an answer, but she silently waited for one despite that fact.

"How can you sleep so peaceful? I..."

Riko patted his head as softly as she could.

"What am I saying? And doing?"

She couldn't understand her actions. Why was she patting his head? Maybe she felt some sort of...motherly affection?

"I like you."

Her cheeks burned red.

No, there was no way that she really...

Riko's eyes widened as she watched the head in front of her move up. Her hand fell to her side as she gave the boy an owl eyed stare.

The boy rubbed his eyes, noticing a figure beside him.
"Muro-chin, you're back already...." He froze immediately when his vision cleared.

Now her cheeks weren't the only part of her that was red. She swore her whole body was burning.

"Ri-chin?"

"M-mu-mu-ma—"

She could only stuttered and quickly shut her mouth when she realized she couldn't speak.

Murasakibara gently pinched her cheek, making her blink in confusion. Then he pinched his own.

"L-long time no see?" Riko awkwardly broke the silence.

The boy answered her with an embrace. He locked onto her with his arms under hers.
He dug his face into the side of her neck, making her redder than before.