Falling Asleep on the Train
The final roar of the fireworks finale sizzled out. Rika and Yuki cheered and clapped along with the rest of the crowd.
“This was nice.”
Yuki was still snuggled within Rika’s embrace.
Rika slowly rocked both of them back and forth.
“Yes it was, let’s do it again.”
Yuki nodded excitedly.
“Whenever you want. And... I wouldn’t mind you saying you love me every time.”
Rika smiled.
“Then, I will.”
Yuki smiled and closed her eyes, taking in the feeling of their gentle swaying and the warmth of their embrace in contrast to the cool night air.
“I don’t want this to end.”
Rika was doing the same as Yuki, taking in every possible second of that evening.
“Me neither.”
Suddenly a voice announced over the parks loudspeaker system that the park would be closing soon.
“Time to go home I guess.”
Yuki smiled, still snuggling against Rika.
“That sounds so nice.”
Rika hugged her a little tighter.
“It does.”
“Also, I’m sleepy and it’s going to be really cold when we begin moving. I still don’t have a jacket.”
Rika just realized how tired she was as well.
“Oh right, I’m going to be a little chilly too I think after hugging you all this time.”
Yuki giggled.
“You just don’t want to stop cuddling with me.”
Rika blushed.
“W-well that too.”
Yuki continued giggling.
“You’re really cute when you get flustered.”
She turned around and kissed Rika, then stepped back and unwrapped herself from Rika’s arms.
“So cold... Let’s go!”
Their teeth chattered as they sat down on the train seats, and huddled together.
“That was mildly uncomfortable.”
Yuki wrapped herself in Rika’s arms again.
“Much better.”
She snuggled in and closed her eyes.
“Don’t fall asleep though, because if you do I will.”
Yuki was settling into her bliss.
“I promise I’ll try not to.”
“That’s not entirely reassuring. I don’t want to end up completely across town.”
Yuki waved her hand in dismissal.
“You worry too much, we’ll be fine.”
Rika’s eyes opened, she had almost fallen over from the train stopping. But, Yuki leaning against her prevented it. Her shoulders slowly rose and fell with her soft breathing as she slept.
“We fell asleep. Oh, no.”
The name of their stop flashed on the display. She shook Yuki and dragged her half-asleep off the train, leading her by the hand.
“That was way too close.”
Rika caught her breath, and Yuki yawned simultaneously.
“I knew it would work out.”
Rika stared at her disapprovingly. Yuki was stretching and rubbing the sleep from her eyes.
“Now my neck is stiff though.”
She rubbed it gently.
“Let’s go, I’ll give you a massage when we get home.”
Yuki took her hand and began leading her off of the platform.
“This day can’t get any better.”
Rika smiled and shook her head.
“So excited over a massage.”
“It’s not just a massage, it’s a super romantic gesture of love.”
Rika laughed.
“Yes it is.”
Yuki blushed.
“And also... The first massage you give me in our home.”
Rika held Yuki’s hand a little tighter.
“The first of many.”
She was facing the other way, but Rika could see the corner of a smile on Yuki’s face.
They climbed the steps to Rika’s floor. The night was cooler than before and a breeze had begun to blow.
“It’s difficult to unlock the door with you hugging me.”
Yuki’s teeth chattered.
“It’s just so cold, and you’re so warm.”
Rika patted Yuki’s head.
“We can snuggle as much as you like when we get inside.”
Yuki let go and bopped up and down.
“Ok!”
The stepped inside the apartment and took of their shoes. Yuki immediately made her way to the couch and laid down on her stomach.
“I’m prepared for my message.”
Rika took of her coat and hung it on a hook.
“I’ll be right over, but first do you want a beer?”
Yuki thrust a thumb into the air.
“Yes please.”
Yuki took a sip of her beer while Rika kneaded away at her sore spots.
“This is paradise.”
“Really?”
“A pretty girl giving me a massage while I drink a beer? Yes.”
“I’m going to need a massage too then.”
Yuki turned her head and winked.
“You know it.”
Rika giggled and continued her massaging.
“So how was this romantic day I planned?”
Yuki flipped over and sat up, she patted the spot next to her. Rika sat down and wrapped her arms around Yuki.
“It was wonderful.”
Rika smiled.
“I’m glad.”
“It was so nice I thought maybe you were going to propose.”
Rika laughed a little.
“I would’ve been much more nervous I think.”
“Nervous? I mean you’d know the answer already.”
“I think it’s more I’d be nervous about it being enough, you know?”
“This was perfect.”
Yuki leaned her head back against Rika’s shoulder, stroking her golden locks.
“I can’t dream of how amazing your proposal will be considering.”
Yuki noticed a silence from Rika.
“What is it?”
Rika evaded her bewitchment.
“Us talking about proposal like this, planning for our future...”
Yuki smiled and continued toying with Rika’s hair.
“... I’ve never been more happy.”
Rika noticed Yuki’s shoulders gently rising and falling, and her soft sighs of rest. She had fallen asleep with a single strand of Rika’s hair in her grasp.
“It can’t be helped I guess.”
Rika smiled while she leaned back and closed her own eyes.
“Goodnight.”
Yuki turned herself in Rika’s arms so she faced her cheek. She kissed it gently and nuzzled towards Rika’s neck, wrapping her arm around Rika’s waist.
“Goodnight.”
