I decided to wear my lucky muffin pants today. Eri chose where we were going today. She said that there was a dance lesson that she wanted to try. It was one day lesson and you would be taught all different types of dances. I agreed to go. It sounded interesting, and I would be with her, so that would make it even more fun. I styled my hair this way and that before finally deciding to just wear it down. It would be more convenient for tying up into a pony tail when we were dancing. I packed my dance clothes and towel into a small bag. I suddenly heard my mobile ringing, the ringtone playing the instrumental of ‘Haru Beautiful Everyday’. It was Eri.
“Ohayo, Eri,” I greeted.
“Ohayo, Risa-chan.”
Her voice sounded slightly different…worried maybe?
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“I’m really sorry, Risa-chan, but I have to cancel our date today,” she said. I took a breath. Ok, I was a bit depressed, but since it was Eri, I’m sure she had a good reason.
“Well, I don’t really mind,” I lied “what happened?”
“My sister suddenly came down with something, and it seems really bad, so I’m going to take her to the doctor,” she explained.
“Ahh, that’s not good. Well, I hope that it’s nothing serious,” I said.
“Risa-chan, I really am sorry. I’ll make it up to you. Do you want me to add an extra day to the week? I don-“
I cut Eri off.
“It’s ok, Eri, really. You don’t need to add an extra day. You gave me seven days, and I’m only going to use those seven days, no more. I don’t want you to feel sorry or guilty. If anything I feel sorry for you. Your sister is ill and you’re missing a dance lesson that you’ve wanted to do for ages.”
A short silence followed.
“You’re so selfless, Risa-chan. I’m surprised that you’ve not been in a relationship yet,” she complimented. I let out a small laugh.
“That’s because I’m stuck on you,” I stated.
“Risa-chan.”
“Yes?”
“How long have you liked me?”
I froze. How was I meant to answer that? I’ve liked you since forever? I don’t think so!
“I-I don’t want to hold you back from taking your sister to the doctor. Tell your sister that I hope she gets well soon,” I said, changing subject.
“…I will. I’ll call you, okay?”
“Okay. Bye.”
“Bye.”
Beep beep beep
I lowered my phone before staring at the background that I had of me and her.
I can’t tell her…. not if this week is the only week.

I sat up and looked at the clock sitting on my desk. 2:32. I sighed and fell backwards back onto my bed. I never realised how boring it was when I wasn’t with Eri. I would usually talk with my mum if I felt like talking, but she was at work.
Ding dong
I rolled off of my bed at the sound of the doorbell. Arriving at the front door, I straightened out my clothes before opening it. I didn’t want to look like a mess, even if I would only be talking to this person for a few minutes.
“Eri!?”I exclaimed, looking at the girl. She smiled
“Hey.”
“What are you doing here?” I asked confused.
“Visiting my girlfriend?”
“That’s not what I meant. I thought that you took your sister to the doctor?”
“I did, and now I’m back,” she explained. “Turns out that all she had was the cold.”
“That’s good news.”
“Eri smiled and nodded. I stood back and let her in.
“So, what have you been doing?” she asked.
“Nothing, pretty much. It’s boring when you’re not around.”
“Thank-you?”
“You’re welcome.” I smiled at her.
“Have you got any ideas of what we can do?”
“Not really, sorry,” I apologised.
“I know what we can do! Let’s cook!” she exclaimed.
“Well, I don’t mind, but what are we going to cook?”
“Something sweet,” she replied. Her mouth hung open. Seems as if she was imagining the food already. I laughed before grabbing her hand and leading her through the kitchen.
“Let’s start cooking before you start chewing on the couch,” I teased. Eri shut her mouth and blushed. She nodded and gave a small ‘unn’ in agreement.

Me and Eri let out a sigh after we closed the over door. We had managed to successfully make muffin mix and get them in the oven without anything coming alive or spilling. I felt Eri’s fingers run along my cheek.
“You’re so silly, Risa-chan, how did you get muffin mix on your face?” she asked. I watched her as she slowly licked the mixture of her fingers. I swear if I was a guy, I would have died at that sight.
“I-I must ha-have been distracted…”
She giggled, before beginning to clean up. I shook my head and began to help her. After tidying up we took off our aprons and sitting down at the kitchen table. I began to play with her feet with my own in an open flirt and smiled when she began to play back.
Ding
We both got up and together took the muffins out of the oven, placing them on a cooling tray. We waited for the muffins to cool before we began to design them. We designed the icing in all sorts of ways. Things like turtles, beans, names and random items were drawn. One had our names in kanji with hearts surrounding them. Grabbing that muffin, me and Eri took it over to the couch. She leaned over with her mouth open, and I held up the treat. She licked her lips, trying to catch a few stray crumbs. I never knew I could see someone eating a muffin as so perverted. Eri was right in front of me, eating my moist, warm muffin. No, I’m not referring to my lucky muffin pants! Not at all! But, these pants really are lucky… Eri eating my muffin…

After safely finishing the rest of the muffin together, Eri had to leave. I gave her four of the muffins in a bag, so that she could take some home.
“I hope your sister gets better. Make sure to keep safe when going home. Don’t forget to look both ways before crossing the road and-“
I felt her lips place a kiss on my nose. My words caught in my throat.
“Risa-chan, I’m flattered that you’re worried but I’m not an eight year old,” she said, smiling. “I’m going to go now, I’ll call you later.” She began to walk away.
“Oh, and if you’re wondering why I kissed you’re nose, it’s because that’s the only place where there’s a mole on your face!”
I watched as she ran off. I closed the door after she disappeared from sight.
If only I had Yossie’s face…