Door of Dreams

Chapter 12

Koharu was sure of her decision, but was feeling really nervous. Which was why Asahi's phone number was still in her contacts, and the only message was a "Hey! It's Asahi! ;P," "Hello, it's Koharu," and "I know XD what's up?." The last was from Asahi, and Koharu hadn't any idea of what to reply with.

So, she was basically avoiding it, even though it has been almost a week. After all, it's not like she would be seeing him anytime soon.

Koharu smiled at her next guests at the cafe, "Welcome masters!" She glanced up at the guests, then froze.

Koharu had never been one to curse, but if she had, she would think now would be an,appropriate situation to do so.

Asahi and Nozomu stood before her.

Asahi grinned and waved, "Hey Koharu!"

Koharu ducked her head in embarrassment, "Please follow me." She led them to a table, "What would you like to have today?"

Nozomu scanned the menu, "Can I get the fried chicken?"

Koharu nodded, writing it down.

"I'll take an omlete rice, please!" Asahi smiled at her.

Koharu added it to her list and turned around calling out, "I'll be right back."

"Thanks!" Asahi called excitedly.

Koharu ducked her head, her cheeks feeling warm in shame. She shook her head, getting her mind focused back on work.

~0~

Carrying the tray with two dishes, Koharu made her way back to Nozomu and Asahi's table.

With a smile, she carefully placed the plates down, "Here you are. Enjoy!"

Asahi smiled at her, then down at the food. His eyes sparkled, "Oh, could you draw something on my omelette?"

Koharu blinked, then nodded, "Okay... what would you like?"

Asahi grinned eagerly, "A cat!" He stopped, "Wait no! A bunny!"

Nozomu raised an eyebrow at him.

"An emoji face? The kissy face one!" Asahi shouted, stopping again, "Aw, no! I can't decide!"

Koharu laughed, holding the ketchup bottle over the egg, "I'll surprise you."

Asahi's eyes widened and he nodded, "Yea!" He looked away to keep it a surprise.

Koharu's hand shook as she took a deep breath and began piping the red sauce over the meal. She gulped after finishing, "O-Okay. You can look."

Smiling bright, Asahi turned to look at it, then froze.

In the bright red ketchup, the word 'Yes' was written with swirls and flowers decorated around it.

Asahi blinked, "Yes? Yes to what?"

Koharu's face exploded red as Asahi's eyes widened and turned his gaze to her.

"You'll go on a date with me?" Asahi uttered softly in realization.

Koharu nodded, squeaking out a sound of confirmation, before spinning around and running off.

Nozomu blinked as Asahi's face bloomed red, "What did I miss?"

~0~

Koharu sighed and checked her phone. No new messages.

That surprised her, as she was expecting him to text her after she ran off.