another weekend, another bad decision.
just a few weeks ago, sora had wished for the new year to bring a little more action and spice into her life and it was safe to say that 2021 did not disappoint. after she shared the first night of the year with one of the boys she despised the most back in high school, one bad idea followed the other … and here they were again — awkwardly lying next to each other for the third time that month. the first time was a drunk mistake, the second time was a bad idea and the third time … in all honesty, she had no idea how to excuse a third time. it wasn’t like she needed to justify her actions to anyone anyway — after all, sora had made him promise not to tell anyone. it would be too embarrassing to be known as the girl who slept with … kayee. ugh, even thinking about the possibility of people finding out made her stomach turn.
she never wanted to stay the night. it would be easier for everyone involved if she just went home right after which was exactly what she had done last time — new year’s eve was the only exception, her intoxicated state of mind being a perfect excuse to sleep over. when sora originally came over, she had intended to do the same thing again but a sudden storm put a spoke in her wheel. and so there she was, looking over at the seemingly innocent boy, watching the lightning from outside mirrored in his doe eyes. “ hey, do you have a coffee machine? ” her words pierced the silence — her voice so unexpectedly loud, she almost startled herself. “ i can’t sleep when there’s a storm outside, so might as well have a coffee at this hour. ” the confession embarrassed her more than she had expected, so she quickly spoke again. “ but a cup of black tea would be okay too. ”
every new years eve going into the new year stitches wishes for the same thing : a good time ! oh , and for everyone to be happy in the new year but that’s usually after all the hugs are out the way and he remembers he can wish for more than one thing . it’s been the same wish ever since he was eight years old ! he’s really consistent like that . his wish always comes true too ! he’s always having a good time ! and sure , he’s heard of new years kisses but he’s never gotten one . apparently kissing his mom , stuffed teddy bear , and little kids around him don’t count ! though this year was proving to be a different one entirely . if anyone had told stitches he’d end up not only kissing , but taking home , with consent of course , the pink haired beauty ... well , he would’ve thanked them for speaking it into existence but wouldn’t have believed it ! they were friends ! sometimes she lifted her head at his greetings instead of just walking past him ! that constitutes as friends in his book . sure the morning after she practically ran out the door yelling it would never happen again but she showed up the next week so , it like cancels out ? pemdas , right ?
truthfully , he hadn’t really noticed the storm going on outside while they were ... busy . and he was surprised when she accepted his offer to stay the night , even if she said it was only because of the current circumstances . he hadn’t really knew what she meant by that so he just nodded his head and smiled . ❝ hm ? coffee ... ? oh yeah ! i got the machine for christmas , did you want some ? ❞ he had already stood up from bed at the beginning of her sentence , the white duvet covers falling around him . he walks to the kitchen , not bothering with putting on a shirt and hopes she followed him because he does not know how she takes her coffee ! he also doesn’t know how to work the machine , but he can wing it ! ❝ sorry , i don’t have any black tea so i hope coffee is okay . i’ll stay up with you ! how come you can’t sleep through the storm ? is it the sound or the idea that bugs you ? ❞ his words come out softer than they usually would , half his mind and body occupied with getting the coffee machine to do its job . he really should’ve paid attention at work when the boss made the morning coffee . he stops for a second to look outside the window at the storm , ❝ man , i hope the plants are okay . ❞