Orphan

What To Do? Go On A Date Apparently

Ran's POV:

It still feels so weird not having to deal with those bullies anymore. I feel like I can finally breathe again. I'm not constantly on edge anymore. I can actually focus again.

Everyone is really glad. I've definitely gotten a bit better now. I've found myself not shying away as much anymore. I actually have started to admit my feelings to the others.

I'm not very good at it, by any means, but I'm trying me hardest. I want to show them I'm getting better. I want to let myself be open to them. After everything we've been through, I think they deserve it.

I really should thank them for everything they've done for me. But, how? What could I do for them? I'm at a loss. I don't know what they'd like me to do.

Hmm... maybe we could go on a date? Yeah. That sounds good. Maybe this weekend we could hang out. I think they'd like that. Now, how am I going to tell them that? Should I just ask them out, or should I wait until the weekend?

I think maybe I'll ask them out at band practice. It'll be the best time to do it. So, I just have to wait until school is over then. It never goes by fast. I really wish it did.

...

After ages, the final bell rang. Good. Now I can focus on my plan. I met up with them at our lockers. From there, we all walked to the CiRCLE.

Should I ask them before or after practice? I think I'll ask them after. When we go and clean up, I'll ask. That should be good.

"Did you finish the new song, Ran?" Moca asked after we entered our room.

"Not yet. I'm a little stuck at one part." I admitted.

"Can we see what you have?" Himari asked.

I shrugged and pulled out my notebook. I don't see why I can't let them look at it. Maybe they could give me an idea on how to continue it.

We didn't spend much time looking at it, though. We soon got into practicing the other songs. We didn't have anything coming up yet. I wish there was an event we could do. But, we never seem to get invited to many.

That just means we have to work harder. So, I'll put my all into practice as always.

...

Before we knew it, our time was almost up. Everyone started cleaning up the room. Now is my time to ask.

"Hey... um, I was thinking... would you guys wanna... hang out on Saturday?" I mumbled. I didn't think about how I should ask them. I hope that was okay.

"Like a date?"

"M-maybe..." I stammered.

"That sounds good!"

"Yeah, it'll be fun to hang out together."

"I can't wait."

"I'm looking forward to it."

That settles it then. Looks like we'll be having a date on Saturday. I'm a little nervous, but I'm also looking forward to it. It's time for me to thank them for all they've done for me.

...

Soon enough, the weekend came. We had decided to meet at my house and hang out there for a while. So, around 11 am, everyone started arriving.

We didn't really plan much. I don't know exactly what I should do. I'm just going to do it as I go and hope that works out for me.

We were all sitting in the living room and talking. We were discussing random topics. It varied a lot.