Peppermint [Asahi Azumane]

~ studying ~

I finished all of my homework and as usual, have nothing to do for a few hours until eventually getting tired. My phone dings.

*Unknown number*: hey, its Asahi

Y/N: oh hey ! whats up ?

Asahi: well Ive been trying to study for this bio test I have tomorrow, and I cant really focus. Would you like to come over and quiz me? if you don't have anything else to do ofc

Y/N: yeah obviously Id love too ! I just finished my hw so I can give you all of my attention ;)

Asahi: okay see you soon. cant wait :)

I held my phone close to my chest, excited for this date that's not really a date. A chance to maybe get closer with him. Quickly moving back to my vanity mirror, I touch up my makeup. Today was actually the perfect day to go somewhere because my parents take work trips every once in a while. More often this past year, because work has been "getting hectic" for them. In actuality, its probably because I was old enough to be alone and cook and clean up after myself.

I didn't mind because I enjoy being alone.

Checking out my reflection, I feel pretty neutral with my appearance. "Well, its studying, so I should change into something more casual.", I say to myself, rummaging around in my drawers, pulling out baggy jeans and a hoodie, along with a tank top to put on underneath in case its too warm in his house.

Once I finish changing, there's a gentle knock on my front door. Who could it be?

As I hesitantly creak it open, I see Asahi with his hair tied up as usual, looking around my porch with his hands in his pockets as he notices I had opened the door.

"Uh hi" he says as he looked me up and down.

"Whatcha doing here?" I raise an eyebrow.

"Oh um, you took a while, so I wanted to head over and see if you were okay. I also wanted to walk you over because I didn't know if you remembered where it was"

"You don't have to worry about me Asahi, I would've been fine. You actually knocked at the perfect time, I just have to put on my shoes" I bend down and slide on my comfy running shoes.

"Alright, lets go!" I walk out of my house, tugging on Asahi to walk beside me by his wrist.

As she dragged me down her driveway, I kept going over how I cleaned my room. Did I get every spot? Did I put everything away? Yes of course I did, I scanned over my room at least three times before leaving, but I cant stop being nervous no matter what I try thinking of to distract me.

We walk to my house with the gentle wind blowing down on us. I try peeking the occasional glance at her every time a new gust of wind flows by. I've noticed that her eyes squint until they're almost shut whenever it blows in her face.

We finally walk into my house, ready to study for my test.

"Oh I forgot to mention, my mom isn't gonna be home for a while, I hope thats okay with you" I say, slightly concerned that she might be uncomfortable.

"Don't worry about it Asahi, I trust you" she chuckles as she takes off her shoes.

I was careful not to show my confusion. Did he know he was gonna be home alone? Either way, there was not much of a reason not to trust Asahi thus far. He was harmless.

"So, where do you wanna study?" I ask.

"Well, I already have my notes and my books in my room" he says pointing to a staircase, leading up to what you're assuming will be his room.