Nefelibata

Koinophobia

Your tired eyes struggle for the ninth time to stay open, you curse under your breath rubbing your exhausted pupils in frustration. One glance at the window of the library and you groan at the sight of the bangs adorning your face. Great, you thought, last thing you needed to your already disheveled appearance was the additional dark circles. The vibration of your phone pulls your attention back and you notice that you just received a text from your best friend.

- Wanna meet up for a quick coffee?

Fuck yes

You put away your laptop, your essay could wait, right now you were dying to sip on some warm mocha and bitch about university with your bestie. You skip down the stairs getting your ID card ready to reach momentary freedom until a poster catches your attention. It was the poster for the new Demon Slayer movie and you swear your eyes sparkled momentarily at the piece of paper stuck on the wall, you take a photo and smile.

- Like Demon Slayer huh?

You quickly shove your phone in your pocket and glance over your shoulder, it was one of the people from the anime club, you narrow your eyes and nod your head.

- You know, everyone from the club is gonna go watch it in the cinema, if you want you can join us?

Averting your gaze from them, you look back at the poster, taking a deep breath you turn around and address them fully.

- Sorry...but I got a lot of work to do...

- Oh it's fine no biggie! But whenever you feel like it drop by the club, we always welcome a new face.

You shift on your spot, yeah....you didn't do large groups plus you liked keeping your hobbies to yourself, especially one where many looked down on.

Don't you think you are too old for anime?

You cringe at the memory, shaking your head you muster a small polite smile at the stranger who had decided to acknowledge you.

- Maybe next time...

You quickly wave goodbye and head out the campus library, the fresh air filling your lungs  relaxes your tensed body, you hear your best friend call you and you grin at the female.

- Ready to chill and bitch about uni?

- You bet!

The two of you sat inside the little corner cafe, each one sipping on your hot drinks, fully enjoying the moment of peace. Your friends chuckle pauses the quiet interaction and you raise your eyebrows, giving her a lopsided smile.

- What?

She was wiping her tears away and she gently caresses the bangs under your eyes, giving you an understanding look.

- Looks like you are now reppin the tired uni student look.

You roll your eyes and mimic her, gently rubbing the same dark circles under her own eyes.

- Ahh yes and you are following the trend!

The two of you laugh, outside the brink of night was peeking through, the two of you discuss your essays and other mundane topics, slipping some jokes in between. After a while the two of you decide to call it a night, packing your books and loose sheets of paper you leave the cafe and the two of you take in the view.

- Ahhhhh London...least it ain't raining am I right?

You scoff and smirk at her, your hand resting on your hip.