“Hey, it’s Miki. Thanks for this morning, I was a wreck. I wanted to make it up to you so I’m taking you out for drinks tonight at 8.”
Once again this to Eri sounded like a command not an invitation. Feeling not only obligated but realising Miki wouldn’t be the worst person to get to know, she accepted.
“I’m at work right now but if you want you could pick me up in half an hour and we’ll go from there.” For some strange reason Eri was actually looking forward to seeing Miki.
* * * * *
“Hey Mikkity.” Eri hopped in the car, Miki was surprised at her enthusiasm to see her.
“So where are we off to?”
“Well we could go for drinks, then back to my place for dinner. I make the best hamburgers.” suggested Eri as she put on her seatbelt.
* * * * *
After a few drinks, the normal chat about work and the upcoming tour, the bar grew to be crowded and loud.
“Should we go back to my place?”
“Yeah sure… I don’t really feel like being bothered by any fanatic fans tonight.” smirked Miki and lead the way.
* * * * *
“You were right, these are great.” Licking her lips Miki grabbed another burger.
“Thanks. So how are you coping with things Miki? I was worried about you today.”
“I don’t know if am coping, I don’t want to be around anyone, but for some strange reason I feel comfortable being around you.”
This was all so strange to Eri; Miki seemed unapproachable, but now here they were talking as if they were close friends.
“You can crash here for the night if you don’t want to go home. I know what it’s like to need space, so you’re more then welcome to stay.”
* * * * *
Only living in a one bedroom apartment Eri only had one bed. Having always shared her bed with friends she didn’t feel uncomfortable sharing it with Miki.
As the two lay in bed completely silent they faced opposite ways.
“Eri?” whispered Miki
“Are you awake?”
“Yeah. Are you okay?”
“Can you hold me?”
Starting to feel a bit uneasy Eri realised that Miki wasn’t ordering her to do this.
Moving closer Eri pulled Miki into her arms, their bodies were close up against each other.
Closing her eyes and pressing her lips softly up against Eri’s, Miki whispered
“Thankyou…”