I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell.
Hanako is fast asleep on Lilly's shoulder and I can only barely muster the energy to stay awake. The excitement we had a while ago probably didn't help.
I'd probably be pretty depressed about going back to school if my brain was actually working.
As it is, though, the sight of the night-time scenery scrolling by is surprisingly beautiful.
My loud yawn is nearly wholly drowned out by the clacking of the train tracks and the old carriage's rattling.
So tired...
She really does toe the line between insulting and amusing sometimes, though I manage to wring out a weary smile.
I look back out the window, my reflection just visible on the clear pane. Truth be told, she's perfectly correct. If it weren't for that little interlude a few hours ago, both of us would have a lot more energy.
On top of that, we both had to take another bath, very nearly making us late for the train's departure.
Yeah, yeah, it was mine. Still, getting into a bath with a guy is a dangerous thing to do.
Evidently.
Sorry. I guess I kind of took advantage of the situation back there.
Well...I didn't exactly hate it...
As she trails off, I look back to her. My eyes narrow as I see her slightly reddened cheeks and small grin, her mind obviously elsewhere.
Say it.
I... knew the possibility of it happening...was there.
I knew it. You're just as dirty-minded as I am.
She quickly coughs into her free hand, making her disapproval crystal clear.
That's a rather crude way of putting it.
Oh? And you would suggest?
So in other words, dirty-minded.
Go ahead and fuck in the train, see if I care.
Almost seeming to sense the moment, Hanako mumbles quietly as she furrows her brow in Lilly's lap.
Lilly's look of disapproval melts away as she gently smiles and strokes her hand on Hanako's long, dark hair.
All I can do is watch. Watch and smile.
If someone were to ask me when I fell in love with her, I wouldn't be able to answer. The best I'd be able to come up with is "it just happened at some point, but I didn't realize it,"
If someone were to ask why I love her, though, then I could answer much more easily.
You really love Hanako, don't you?
She gives a deep nod, smiling warmly.