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I never expected to fall in love with Hiruko, or any girl for that matter.
I always thought that one day I’d find a boyfriend and husband. I didn’t think there was even another option for me. I mean I’m just a normal girl, right? Or… at least I was.
I mean I always liked boys so I just had to be straight, right?
But I… I love Hiruko.
I love her voice, I love her hair, I love her eyes, I love the way she holds me, I love the way she comforts me, I love how strong she is, I love how safe I feel when I’m around her, and I love the soft, comforting scent of lavender that fills my lungs whenever she’s near.
I thought it was just platonic at first, like how I felt about Karua. Just a close friend who I loved like a friend.
But it wasn’t like that, it’s wasn’t a… normal kind of love.
I don’t want to just be her friend, I want more.
As she held me in her arms I felt my body relax despite my heartache. I needed her to know how I feel.
But I was scared, I was scared she’d hate me for this, and I was scared she’d think I’m some kind of freak.
But I… I didn’t want to betray her trust and hide this from her either.
It took everything I had to not push that desire down and just enjoy that brief, stolen joy, but I did.
“Hiruko I… I love you.”
I closed my eyes, trying to brace myself for rejection, or hatred, of disgust… I was trying to prepare myself for losing the only source of comfort I still had. I thought I would soon have to say goodbye to the woman who I loved more than anything.
But instead, her grip only tightened.
“I love you too, Takumi.” She whispered, her voice soft, loving, and genuine…
I thought for a second that I was daydreaming, but the scent of lavender was still with me, still holding me up.
“Y-You do…? Y-You…”
Hiruko pulled away and lightly lifted my chin. Her soft, loving smile was illuminated by the moonlight, she looked beautiful.
Hiruko opened her mouth for just a second, as if stopping herself before she spoke.
She leaned in close, my mind still much of a flustered mess to realize what she was about to do.
Before I could react, Hiruko kissed me, and it was… nice… so so nice…
I never thought I could do this, I never thought I could be this happy after everything I’ve lost. The kiss was long and tender, yet it was almost shy. She didn’t want to scare me off just yet.
I wanted to stay like that forever with her. And I felt too happy to even care about what this meant for me, or for us.
I wrapped my arms as tight as I could, her lips locked against mine as she cradled my face in her hands. It all felt so natural and right, like we were always meant to be together.