I was so nervous about my bath with Shiro, especially during the end where Shiro basically outright confessed to me. She didn't say it clearly, but I would've had to be blind to not see it, which only made the situation after much worse. But after Lisa's interruption, I managed to clear my head while putting our clothes in the washing machine. But my nerves would soon come back as I came back into the room, seeing Shiro patiently waiting for me.
I held back my nerves though, wanting to hear Shiro out, but unexpectedly, we ended up talking about the movie once again, which helped to dissipate my nerves all together. That was until Shiro turned around and asked me on a date...
I wasn't sure why I laughed, but I felt like with every laugh I did, more and more weight was being lifted as my thoughts started clearing up. To think that Shiro would be that straightforward the second she learnt what a date was, I couldn't help but laugh. But that did help me to figure out where to go from there. Shiro is still new to all of this, and she wants to take some sort of step. I don't want to rush her into anything, so I went with just a small hug, hoping that she understands. With this hug, I end up making a vow to myself to cherish her.
Soon though, it would come time for us to sleep as we both laid down on our bed. I still find it funny. On the surface, people would think that Shiro and I are already a couple. Hell, even mom and auntie thought that way soon after meeting Shiro. But even though our relationship has progressed a little now, I wouldn't call ourselves lovers necessarily... I honestly can't imagine Shiro to be interested in those kind of things, which is why I'm sticking by my word to take things at Shiro's pace. Hell, I'm not even sure if I'm even capable of doing those things myself. Maybe Lisa's right... Maybe I should've gotten 'some' experience in the past.
"Hey, Charlotte?"
"Hmm? What's up?" I end up turning onto my side, facing Shiro. It's still a bit of a sting where the cut is, but I'd rather talk face to face with her.
"So, are we like the princess and the criminal now?"
"Fufu. I guess in a way, yeah."
"Hmm... It doesn't really feel that different."
"Hehe, well our situation is different to begin with. I wouldn't worry about it."
"...Okay."
I'm glad Shiro actually asked that to be honest. I wasn't sure if Shiro picked up my intent or not, but this basically confirms it. But that's when I noticed something...
"Shiro, you don't need to distance yourself you know."
"Huh?"
"Here." I extend a hand out which Shiro gingerly takes. From the looks of it, she looks lost on what to do, which to be honest, I'm also a bit lost myself. "You can come closer if you like."
"N-nn... Thank you." She's too cute.
Slowly, she shuffles close enough to which I can now wrap my arm around her. But the moment I try, I feel a part of my cut begin to stretch, sending a sharp, stabbing pain in my chest. It's not unbearable, but it's enough to stop my arm from reaching further around her.
"Charlotte?" Shiro looks at me with worry in her eyes.
"I'm okay, hehe."
"...Lay back down."
"Okay."
I do as she says, laying back down on my back, and within a few seconds, Shiro moves closer before propping her head onto my arm, using it like a pillow just like the time in the hospital.
"Is this okay?" She asks, as her scarlet red eyes beam up at me.
"Mhmm." I say before adjusting the blanket over us.
The season is in the midst of changing to winter so it's starting to get a bit colder now. I have to remind myself to buy some warmer clothes for Shiro. All she has right now is that one hoodie.
I still find it weird how seasons work with both worlds. In the human world, the seasons are pretty much all equal, but in the other world, the seasons seem much longer. Because of this, some years the worlds will somewhat sync up, with winter being at the same time, but some years it'll be the polar opposite; like how it is now.
"Hey, Shi-"
"Mmmm..."
I was about to ask if she wanted to go shopping, but upon looking at her, she looks to have already fallen asleep.
"Fufu." I end up brushing past any hair that might get in her face as I end up resting the side of my head against hers.
If tomorrow is another free day, then I suppose I can take Shiro out. I could play it off and call it a date if it pleases Shiro, not that it'd be any different than the last time we went shopping... Wait... Maybe I should make it different? But how? I could maybe ask Lisa for advice, but she'd probably just tease me... Then again, it might be okay anyways since Shiro and I are technically a thing now. I don't know... I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask. We'll just go with the flow from there.