Red Threads Disconnected

Special chapter: The beginning of the red thread

Shortly after a brief conversation between me and Rachel, Mr. Andre arrived to come to us, carrying wet clothes that had been hit by rain to the nearest londri.

I wanted to go with Mr. Andre, but Mr. Andre said let him do it. Until now, Rachel and I were left alone by Mr. Andre, with one blanket left behind.

Just because of the blanket I had a long argument for Rachel to wear the blanket, while Rachel forced me to wear the blanket, on the grounds that my lips were very pale.

Because no one gave in, in the end Rachel and I wore both.

Now a long sofa, on the corner of the studio wall painting we warm ourselves in the same blanket.

Sitting close to each other makes my feelings very strange, while Rachel looks ordinary with the position of immersing the face into the folds of the hand.

"It's just me being uncomfortable". Speak my mind while staring at the sticky Rachel.

At first I thought Rachel was sleeping because she was exhausted, but suddenly.

"What are you looking at". The question from Rachel's mouth came out.

I was immediately shocked when I heard Rachel's question, I thought Rachel didn't realize I was looking at her, but it turned out that what I was thinking was wrong.

I was so embarrassed at that moment, I quickly turned my face and tried to give a good reason.

"I don't see what". Here's my excuse. Well, as always, I'm not good at making excuses.

"really ?". Rachel again raised a question, while showing her annoying grin.

"Certainly, why am I looking at you ??". But I stayed in my stance.

Fortunately Rachel is a person who does not like to extend the problem, so because it has seen me insist on my answer Rachel ended it there.

"Hah~, it's up to you". That's what Rachel said, who again immersed her face into the folds of her hand.

The atmosphere was silent and awkward at once, Rachel was very quiet and I had no friends to chat with. Now only the sound of rain filled the emptiness of the painting studio.

Boredom at that time was inevitable, I was very bored and almost danced crazy to eliminate all the boredom that veiled me.

But I haven't done it yet...

"Ctarrr". The sound of the thunderbolt immediately hummed to greet the sky half night.

I who heard this thunderous sound immediately became shocked, almost jumping from the blanket.

At that time Rachel who realized my fear of lightning immediately embraced me next to her shoulder which was still covered with a warm blanket.

"Don't be afraid". That was the first sentence that came out of Rachel's mouth. "I'm right next to you".

And that sentence was successful in making me flutter.

My heart seemed to want to be dislodged at that time, but at the same time my fear disappeared within Rachel's embrace. The smell of a very fragrant body, as well as the soothing warmth I can feel from Rachel's embrace. Unconsciously I was comfortable in it.

I don't know if I can lean over Rachel's shoulder like this, but for now I hope it's okay.

"Yes, why ?".

"You're afraid of rain, aren't you?, but why are you so calm now ?".

"I told you, I'm not afraid of the rain. Besides, there's you who's keeping me calm".

"Well, what does that mean ??".

Rachel smiled sweetly at me. "You're the one who's a child. But on the other hand, you are so kind and sweet that you make the person next to you feel comfortable".

"I-I what ?~".

Then unconsciously after hearing that sentence my heart immediately beat fast, the cold temperature caused by the rain was now not felt to me, I just felt the rage until my face became red.

"Hahh~, look at Dafira, I'm talking a lot because you're the one".

And my heart was always beating so hard, that it felt like it wanted to explode.

"Hey why is your face so red ?". Said Rahel while looking at me.

"My face is not red !!".

Until a strange but familiar feeling approached me again.

"really ??".

"Your face is also red".

"It's because of you that I'm getting sultry".

"Ma-maybe !".

"Hahh, it's up to you just~~".

At that time Rachel also looked like a frustrated person, with a long sigh of Rachel immediately submerged her face back in the folds of her hand.

But in the fold of the hand, Rachel continued a conversation with me.

"Hey".

I looked at Rachel. "What ??".

"It looks like I'm going to explode this time".

...In a warm silence, accompanied by the rain. Our hearts were both pounding so fast, Rachel and I felt a very awkward feeling, yet we still did not know what this feeling was. But because of that feeling Rachel and I have become so close that now, the warmth in our hearts enveloped the cold rain. ...

Will this feeling last ??. Or just a momentary layover feeling ??. I don't know the answer yet.