The others disperse from sight, some engaging in small talks as they left, Shino walks up to the ball, picking it up, he smiled as a memory from today flooded in his head, today was fun, the best he has ever had since black storm day.
It made him briefly forget all the hell they have through.
His gaze then averts to Sumi seated close to the beach, watching the skies, her knees up, her arms around, the wind carrying her dark short hair weightlessly. She stared at the skies in peace, something Shino has never seen on her features, it was always pissed, irritated and sadistic, but right now her features were neutral and it enthralled him.
She didn't look like the annoying girl anymore.
Flinging the ball to a corner he walks towards her, in silence he took a seat beside her, ensuring some space between them. He grew nervous as the silence prolonged between them.
"Beautiful isn't it?" she asked, her gaze still on the skies.
