Author's Note
Hello readers, nishimura here. I'd first like to apologize for this chapter coming out later than expected. I just started my 3rd trimester of school so there's been a lot of work. This chapter was mostly written at night, right before I went to sleep so I apologize if the plot it a little harder to understand. My grammar and word choice are probably not on par with the other chapters as well. I tried to create a cute lunch scene while also adding other events. Once again, I truly appreciate all of the comments as well as criticism.
Chapter Four
"Hello?"
"Hey Mayu, there's this great yakiniku place I heard about the other day. Do you want to go there for lunch today?"
"That sounds wonderful, what time?"
"I'll pick you up at 2:00 PM"
"Awesome, thanks Yuki"
Mayu set her phone down on her coffee table. Her heart was beating at a quick pace after making plans for her first lunch date with Yuki. While she was ecstatic about the plans, she was also incredibly nervous. The doctor wanted to make sure everything about herself was perfect for her date with Yuki. Contemplating what she would wear to lunch, Mayu glanced at the clock and noted it was 9:00 AM.
"I have five hours to make myself and my apartment look amazing" thought Mayu.
The young girl ran up stairs to her bedroom and scoured through her wardrobe to find an outfit that had a perfect balance between cute and casual. She didn't want to be overdressed to get yakiniku. After trying about fifty different outfits, she finally settled with an adorable, yet simple white dress. The girl then realized she hadn't thought about her hair or makeup yet. She wanted to attempt something different that celebrated the special occasion. Instead of wearing her hair down as she normally does, Mayu decided to style her hair in a loose braid. The doctor then applied her makeup, she chose a natural looking style.
After getting ready, Mayu looked at herself in the mirror. She was happy with her selections and hoped Yuki would like them too. The girl glanced at the clock and noted it was 12:00 PM; she still had two more hours. She decided to spend the rest of the time cleaning her apartment. Mayu thought about cleaning her car too, however, she was too afraid to attempt that today. By the time it was 2:00, the apartment looked clean and tidy. Mayu took a moment to look around and admire her hard work.
Knock Knock!
"Ah, She's here!"
Once she heard the knocking, Mayu was overcome with nervousness. She had suddenly forgotten the confidence her outfit and clean apartment gave her. In order to take maximum time to calm herself down, Mayu approached the door slowly. Despite her intentional delay, the door opened to reveal Yuki was standing right in front of her. The weather girl looked gorgeous. Her outfit consisted of a nice navy blue dress with a white scarf. She wore her hair down in her usual fashion.
"Hey Yuki, come in!" said Mayu in a forcefully happy voice.
"Hi, I really like your apartment. It's so clean and modern."
"Thanks, I try my best to keep it clean."
"Well, are you ready to go?"
"Yep, just let me grab my things."
Both girls exited the apartment. Yuki unlocked her car and opened the door for Mayu. Yuki's car was a shiny black color, the interior was a soft leather. Mayu sat herself in the passenger seat and began to examine the inside of the car. While the interior was spotless, Mayu also enjoyed the smell. The combination of the leather and Yuki's sweet scent made the aroma irresistible. Yuki plopped herself in her seat and began driving to the restaurant.
The journey only took about fifteen minutes. While in the car the girls talked about their mornings. Yuki discussed details about her morning weather report while Mayu pretended she didn't spend hours getting dressed for the date.
The girls entered the yakiniku restaurant. The place had a hip vibe to it. The dining room was mostly open with windows circling the entire perimeter of the room. The natural lighting created a natural feeling.
"Hi do you have a reservation?"
"Yes, table for two under Kashiwagi"
"Right this way miss"
The hostess led the girls to a comfortable booth positioned next to a window. The girls were handed menus and left to decide what to order. Mayu and Yuki looked at the various choices of dishes they could order. In the end, they decided to share a large variety of different meats and vegetables.
"I have the beef, pork, chicken, eggplant, zucchini, asparagus and mushrooms" The waitress set down numerous plates with the raw ingredients. She then took the time to fire up the grill in the center of the table.
"Thank you, enjoy your meal"
"Thank you" said both girls simultaneously.
Mayu, hungry and excited to eat, began placing various things on the grill to cook. The ingredients making contact with the hot surface created a lovely sizzling sound and a wonderful aroma. Yuki tried to follow Mayu but struggled to place the ingrediants on the grill.
"Are you okay? It looks like you're having a little trouble there" chuckled Mayu.
"I'm fine, I'm just not the best at cooking"
"It's not really cooking, we're just placing things on a grill"
"Stop it, you're teasing me" said Yuki in a playfully whiny voice.
In order to prove Mayu wrong, Yuki swiftly grabbed a piece of beef cooking on the grill and placed it in her mouth. Yuki's mouth immediately shot open, she realized that the meat had not nearly cooked enough.
"You're really bad at this. Maybe I should just do all the grilling" teased Mayu.
Mayu placed the remaining ingredients on the grill in an orderly fashion. While the doctor was diligently watching each piece, Yuki was jokingly pouting. While the weather girl's face looked displeased, she was secretly enjoying watching the doctor put so much care into each piece of food.
"Well, it looks about done now" stated Mayu.
Mayu picked up a steaming piece of chicken, she examined it carefully to ensure it was cooked to perfection.
"Here Yuki, you can have the first bite"
While still holding the hot chicken between her chopsticks, Mayu brought the piece close to her lips and gently blew on it to cool it down. Extending her arm, Mayu fed Yuki the first bite.
"Ah, this is really good. Good job Mayu!"
Mayu began to feed herself. Her attention to the food had certainly paid off, everything was delicious.
"Hey Mayu, feed me more" teased Yuki
Mayu blushed slightly. Just the thought of feeding Yuki more than once made her excited. Repeating her earlier steps, Mayu fed Yuki a variety of ingredients. Yuki loved how the doctor was spoiling her. She loved being taken care of and enjoyed every bite of food Mayu fed her.
After enjoying a wonderfully cooked lunch, the girls were back in the car heading to Mayu's house.
"Today was really fun, thanks for coming to lunch" said Yuki in a happy voice.
"Thank you for inviting me. Oh Yuki, do you want to come to my place for tea when we get there?"
"That sounds wonderful"
They shortly arrived at Mayu's Apartment. Mayu quickly unlocked the door and led Yuki inside.
"You can relax while I make the tea" stated Mayu.
Yuki walked around Mayu's modern living room for a few minutes. She carefully examined the geometric furniture. The weather girl enjoyed the minimalistic interior design and she loved the large windows that overlooked the city. The extravagant view contrasted well with the simple interior of the apartment.
"Tea's done" stated Mayu excitedly.
"Great."
Mayu set a tray with two cups, creme and sugar on the coffee table. Both girls sat comfortably on the couch. While sipping tea, they both joked around and told stories. Every minute they spent talking taught them more about each other. Time passed rapidly, they had been talking for so long the sun had began to set.
"I love enjoying the sunset with a nice cup of tea" stated Yuki in a relaxed voice.
"Me too. I can't believe I have to work tomorrow. I have a bunch of consultations and patients to attend to. I wish I could stay here, drink tea and watch the sunset with you forever" complained Mayu.
"That sounds amazing"
Suddenly, Mayu had an idea.
"Hey Yuki, let's get some fresh air."
After enjoying tea, the girls decided to take a walk around the neighborhood to enjoy the sunset. They walked to a nearby park which had a wonderful view of the city below.
"I love this park" stated Yuki.
"Me too, I used to come here all the time as a child"
"Aww, little Mayu must have been so cute" said Yuki with a smile.
After hearing Yuki's comment, a soft blush grew on Mayu's cheeks.
"Here, I'll take you to my favorite spot in the park" giggled Mayu.
Mayu quickly grabbed Yuki's hand, the pair ran through various grassy fields. After running for several minutes, the girls approached a hill with a large tree at the top of it. Although they were tired from the running, Mayu dashed to the top while encouraging Yuki to follow her.
"Come on we're almost there"
"I'm coming, I'm coming. This hill is so tall, I can't believe I let you drag me he....."
Yuki's voice cut off. It seemed as if all of her thoughts were suddenly cleared from her brain. All of the words she was saying seconds earlier vanished. Her actions were immediately eclipsed by an overwhelming sensation of love.
"Yuki, is there something wrong?" said Mayu in a concerned voice.
Mayu looked at the weather girl who was standing a few feet away. Yuki was staring directly at Mayu. The older girl had her mouth slightly open while the rest of her body looked frozen in time. She couldn't take her eyes off of the young doctor. Mayu was perfectly positioned at the peak of the hill in front of the gorgeous sunset. The sun created a golden outline around Mayu which produced the perfect shadows and accentuated various parts of her face with wonderful lighting.
"Are you okay?"
"You're beautiful." whispered Yuki
"What did you say?" stated Mayu in a confused voice.
Yuki began to step towards Mayu. Her walking stopped when the girls were less than a few centimeters apart. With their foreheads practically touching, Yuki looked Mayu directly in the eyes and said
"I said you're beautiful"
Mayu's face suddenly felt like it was on fire. Hearing Yuki say that made the heat extend throughout her body. Out of nervousness, Mayu averted her eyes and tried to regain her thoughts. While the younger girl was internally freaking out, Yuki swiftly leaned in and kissed her on the lips.
The kiss didn't last very long. Mayu's eyes bugged as she was completely shocked with Yuki's actions. The moment she desperately waited for had come unexpectedly.
"I'm so sorry...I shouldn't have done that to you" said Yuki with a quiver in her voice. The weather girl had started to cry slightly because she didn't want to hurt Mayu.
"Don't be sorry, that's exactly what I wanted."
At that moment, Mayu quickly approached Yuki and initiated a second kiss. This kiss lasted longer and was full of passion. The girls embraced and enjoyed the softness of each others lips. The sun surrounded the pair with a warmth that solidified their mutual feelings. After exchanging soft kisses for several minutes, both Mayu and Yuki sat in the grass and enjoyed watching the sun conclude a perfect day.
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