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Izumi watched from the couch as Kenji ended her stream that lasted longer than four hours. She noticed that Kenji has been streaming longer than she normally does recently. Usually her streams last two or three at max, but for a few days they've been lasting longer each time.
Today she finally hit the four hour mark and it's definitely taken it's toll on Kenji. The exhaustion hang under her eyes like a bad stain on your shirt. The yawns coming out nowhere every few minutes. But most noticeable is the lack in her energy at school or even on her own streams.
"I'm surprised you reached four hours today, that's a new record for sure" Izumi spoke standing up from the couch and walking over to the exhausted Kenji in the chair. "I didn't expect the game to be so long" She replied with a raspy voice from speaking on the stream constantly.
Izumi wrapped her arms around Kenji's shoulders, placing her head beside Kenji's. "You've been doing a lot of long streams recently, I think it's time for a break from them" She whispered softly caressing the opposite girl's cheek.
A small blush rose from Kenji's neck to face as she questioned if Izumi was right. Finally a quiet sigh escaped her mouth as she leant into Izumi's hand. "Your probably right, I think I've been doing too many" She whispered looking into Izumi's eyes. They held the eye contact as Izumi didn't move her hand away.
A soft smile rose on her face as she pulled Kenji up from her chair. "Just leave to me then, right now let's get you to bed before you pass out" She replied guiding the tired girl over to the bed. Kenji quietly flopped down onto the bed as she dragged Izumi down with her. Izumi gave out a small yelp as she felt herself being pulled down. "Looks like I'm not leaving anytime soon then" She mumbled as her sleepy girlfriend trapped her in her arms. "Kenz we can't sleep in our clothes" Izumi said trying to sit up but was failing terribly.
Eventually Kenji let her go and the two changed into some pyjamas. The two were now cuddled in bed happily content. Kenji had fallen asleep on top of Izumi with her head tucked safely in her beloved's neck. The said girlfriend was now stroking her hand on Kenji's head as she also slowly fell asleep.
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Izumi slowly opened her eyes as the sun glazed through the curtains. She looked around and noticed her and Kenji were in completely different positions from before. Kenji must've rolled off her at some point as she's hugging her currently by her side.
She decided not to move and layed there bathing in the warm sunlight and physical intimacy from her girlfriend. A few moments later soft groaning could be heard against her neck. Kenji squeezed her eyes tighter as the sunlight threatened to open them. Eventually she had to open them as Izumi began to stroke her head again.
"Morning Kenz, feeling better after some rest?" She asked feeling small kisses from her neck to jaw. "Better that your here" Kenji mumbled against her jaw warmly. Izumi sighed quietly in content as she felt her lover continue her kiss assault on her face. "Your so cheesy you know that" She replied softly laughing. Kenji kept kissing her until she reached her lips. She gave a gentle peck before looking back up at her girlfriend.
"You can't say much either Izumi" She replied resting her head back into its original position from before. "Guess you got me there" Izumi whispered leaning her head against Kenji's. They stayed there for least a hour until Izumi convinced Kenji to get up for the day. The two got changed before heading out the room and downstairs.
"Where are we going again?" Kenji asked rubbing her still tired eyes. She felt hands grab hers as they pulled back, then feeling a small peck on her lips. "Somewhere Hiroshi used to take me when we were younger" Izumi replied keeping hold of Kenji's hands while walking out the front door.
Kenji got into the passenger seat since Izumi had offered to drive them to there. The drive was mostly quiet as Kenji felt herself wake up more. Eventually they stopped in front of a small cafe that was tucked away in a corner. The dark pastel green mixed well with the beige walls of the cosy looking cafe. Various plants and flowers hang from pots or walls themselves, with the mix of warm fairy lights hang around the building.
They got out the car and headed instead the whimsical cafe to order. "You go find us a table, I'll go order some food" Izumi said pointing to the stairs that led to the higher floor. "Sure, will you be okay carrying it all?" Kenji asked noticing it would be long walk to carry all that. Izumi only gave a small nod as she went up to the counter to order.
Kenji slowly walked up the stairs and looked around for a table to sit at. She didn't want one that near a crowded area, just a peaceful one near the window or corner. Eventually she found in tucked away near the back end of the room. Only a few people sit by either in silence or with small quiet chatter. She sat down at the table that was near a window showing the outside down below. Beautiful cherry blossoms stood tall outside with the pretty flowers surrounding them. A couple benches were placed around them as people paused to take a break at them.
Kenji sat there admiring the wildlife outside the window. She was snapped out of her trance when Izumi had find their table. "I'm surprised you found best table in here, it's normally taken by someone else round about now" She said placing a tray of drinks and pastries. Two medium sized cups of coffee were placed on the table, along with a two plates of different pastry goods. A golden brown croissant and puffed out chocolate eclair (Is that how it's spelt?).
"I can see why it's so popular, the view from the window is breathtaking" Kenji replied looking back outside the cafe. Izumi though only gazed at her once she sat down properly. "Yeah it is breathtaking" She breathed keeping her eyes on Kenji alone.
Kenji looked back feeling herself suddenly become nervous. She tried keeping her eyes on Izumi's but kept looking away each time they made eye contact. "You really need to warn me when you do things like that" She replied her voice surprisingly steady. The opposite girl seem to snap of a trance when Kenji finally spoke. She gave a teasing smile in return as she picked her cup. "Doing what exactly Kenji?" She asked bringing the cup up to her lips.
Kenji grabbed one of the pasties while thinking of an answer. Izumi didn't usually fluster her like this normally, and now she definitely taking the chance to tease her about it. The two sat in silence as the flustered girl struggled to give a reply.
"Saying things like that and looking at me" She replied slowing swallowing the pastry that had been bitten in to. Izumi only gently laughed in return but stopped the teasing all together. "Alright I'll stop" Izumi said finally picking up a pastry.
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The two finished their drinks plus snacks and headed down the stairs to leave the cafe. Apparently Izumi had a few more places in mind to take them, but didn't say exactly where they were doing when Kenji asked.
They first went to a beautiful flower shop that was near the cafe they had just been to. It had a variety of flowers blooming brightly in their different variant colours. The owner was a sweet old woman no older than her fifties. She had a great understanding of taking of these flowers and what their different meanings were. Kenji silently suspected is Izumi did too as she watched her examine each flower pot by pot.
Eventually after some time looking at the flowers, Kenji decided to buy some gorgeous pink tulip's that were hidden away by some pretty roses. They reminded the blacked haired girl of Izumi when finding them and knew she had to get them for her. She needed to pay back for the cafe to Izumi somehow and these flowers were perfect for it.
Of course Izumi denied at first, saying the cafe was her treat, and Kenji didn't need to get her anything. But the streamer was too stubborn and ignored her girlfriend's protests when buying the pink tulip's anyway. "You didn't need to you know" Izumi mumbled as they left the flower shop.
"I know, but I did anyway" Kenji replied softly giving the pink haired girl the beautiful flowers that were now bundled up. Izumi brought the tulips close to face and took in the sweet scent that came of them. A small genuine smile made it's way to her face as she looked down at the pink flowers. "Thank you Kenji" She spoke looking back up to her with the same happy smile.
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The lovers had returned home from their outdoor date. They had made a quick stop at the fuel station, filling the basket up with a variety of snacks.
Hiroshi and Rin had went out earlier, leaving a sticky note for them. "What movie are we watching?" Izumi asked placing the note back on to the counter.
"What was that movie Maiko kept talking about?" Kenji mused loading up Netflix. The two scrolled through until finally finding the movie Maiko was gushing about yesterday.
"Howl's Moving Castle?" Izumi questioned taking one of the snacks. Pushing play on the with the remote, the lovers cuddled close.
The movie continued playing, but was soon forgotten, as Kenji and Izumi whispered to eachother tenderly. "Izumi we're meant to be watching the movie" Kenji mumbled with no bite behind it.
Soft kisses moved across her face as the pink haired girl ignored her. "The movie can wait, I just want to hold you right now" Izumi muttered wrapping her arms around Kenji.
The both of them stayed like that as the movie finally came to an end. Sure they didn't watch it, but that's the weekend was for. Plus Maiko would probably show them it at some point anyway.
After turning off the TV, soft breaths could be felt on Kenji's neck. Looking down, she saw that her girlfriend was knocked out. Knowing that it be a struggle getting both of them to bed, she grabbed the blanket, pulling it over both her and Izumi.
Once getting into a more comfortable position. She could feel her own eyes beginning to droop. Listening to Izumi's breathing put her to sleep, tightening her grip on the sleeping girl on top of her.
The two were still tucked on the couch when Hiroshi and Rin returned back home. Snacks were scattered on the coffee table, couch and floor. Lots of blankets holding onto the couch like their going to die falling off.
Both of them decided to leave the lovers alone as they got ready for bed themselves. Hiroshi came back to take one photo, before running upstairs like a kid high on sugar. Rin looked at him confused before glancing at the couch one more time.
She smiled at the sight of Izumi and Kenji all snuggled up on the couch. It reminded her of the young days with her ex husband..
"Goodnight" She whispered smiling sadly before walking up the stairs.