walks and talks; ryeji

09

Yeji was the first one to wake up again.
Feeling a warm body pressed against hers, she looked at the sleeping girl next to her.
Ryujin was peacefully snuggling her up.

Yeji wished she could stay like that forever. Having a cuddly Ryujin being by her side, feels like heaven.

But unfortunately she has to leave the bed now.
Not wanting to wake Ryujin up, Yeji tried to carefully unwrap herself from her arms.
When Yeji finally broke free, she picked up her phone to check the time. 1pm.

'I guess both of us needed some rest...'

She put her phone in one of her pockets and walked downstairs to the kitchen.
She was alone. It always felt empty in the huge house but, for once, she's happy that her parents aren't here right now. It means she got Ryujin all to herself.

But now, as she was standing there, she had no idea what to do.
'Come on, do something romantic before she wakes up!'

Yeji groaned in frustration, until her stomach started to growl.
She could make breakfast. Yeji isn't the best cook but she gives it a shot, trying to impress Ryujin.
She just needs the right dish.

'Something that doesn't turn out horrible...
Something that doesn't burn down the kitchen...
Something simple but tasty...

Fruit salad? French toast? Cereal?
No.

Pancakes?
Pancakes aren't bad.'

Yeji tried making heart-shaped ones, but they all turned into indefinable shapes instead.
She's just praying to god that it's delicious and Ryujin won't spit it out.

The smell must have woken Ryujin up. Yeji watched her walking down the stairs, on her way to the kitchen. Lazily carrying her backpack with one hand, rubbing her eyes and her hair messed up.

Yeji nearly dropped the plates.
Every time she sees her, it feels like it's the first time all over again. Her heart is going crazy as if it's ready to explode soon.
While Ryujin placed her backpack nearby, Yeji put the plates down on the table.

"Morning..." Ryujin greeted while taking a seat. Her voice is a bit raspier than usual.
She had to squint her eyes because the sunlight is shining right on her face.
"Noon" Yeji giggled at her cuteness and sat in front of her.

"I made breakfast! It's not really 'breakfast' but... you know."
"Thanks" Ryujin smiled and started to eat.

"I hope you like pancakes"
"Who wouldn't. It got 'cakes' in them, you're supposed to like it." Ryujin said while stuffing the pancakes in her mouth.

They laughed in unison.
Ryujin's laugh, the sound Yeji absolutely adores, is back.

Yeji noticed that Ryujin has gotten more talkative lately. Maybe because Ryujin trusts Yeji more?
Whatever the reason is, Yeji likes it. It gives her more confidence, and it's proving that she's doing everything right.

As time went by, they continued to eat in silence. Both stealing glances at each other.
But abruptly Ryujin's phone rang. With a bit of hesitation Ryujin stood up and went to her backpack.
She declined the call and went back to the table, sighing deeply.

"I'm sorry, but i should get home now."
Ryujin seemed upset. Yeji doesn't know if Ryujin is upset at someone else or herself.

"It's alright. I'll see you next time." she stood up and walked to the door with her.
"There's a 'next time' right?" Yeji asked when they reached the door.

Instead of answering, Ryujin streched out her hand. Yeji had the urge to hold it, but Ryujin spoke up again.

"Your phone."
Yeji put her phone out of her pocket and unlocked it. After handing it to Ryujin, she started to type while slightly smirking.
"Smile!" Ryujin suddenly said happily, as she held the phone in front of her face.

Yeji smiled. Not because she told her to; because Ryujin's presence is all she needs to smile.

After a few seconds Ryujin handed the phone back to Yeji.
Not only did she save her number in Yeji's phone, but she also took a selfie and made it to Yeji's background picture.