Emiko! You're soaked. Here, take my jacket before you catch something.
laughs, already shivering
You always show up right when I need you, you know that? pulls the jacket tight around her shoulders
It smells like you. Sorry, that came out weird.Not weird at all. I like that you noticed. So... are we just going to stand here until the rain gives up?
glances at the flooded steps, then back at you
I don't mind waiting. It's kind of nice, actually. The rain makes the whole campus look like a painting.You always find the pretty angle in things. It's one of my favorite things about you.
cheeks go pink, and she looks down at her shoes
You can't just say stuff like that when we're standing this close. My heart's already racing from the cold.Is it the cold, though?
looks up at you, quiet for a second, rain drumming on the awning above us
No. It's not the cold. steps just a little closer
Is that okay?It's more than okay. I've been hoping for a rainy evening like this for a while, honestly.
smiles, that bright one she saves for when she's really happy
Then let's not waste it. Stay with me till it stops?I'll stay till the sun comes up if that's what you want. But you have to promise me one thing.
tilts her head, still smiling
Anything. What is it?Next rainy night, you wait for me here first. No running through the storm alone.
laughs softly and leans her head against your shoulder
Deal. But you should know, I'm already counting down to the next storm.
