I tidied up my apartment for Kiku. I was a generally clean person, but I had some little things here and there.
I set out my textbooks and some snacks along with blackberry water. Satisfied with my flat, I got dressed in regular clothes. I dressed in some jean shorts and a faded pink sweater that read 'otaku'. I brushed my long pink hair and put it in a loose ponytail.
I was nibbling on some pocky when I heard a knock at the door, "Coming!"
I opened it to see a rather impressive looking Kiku. He wore a blue sweater that really brought out his eyes.
I smiled at him, "Welcome!"
"Thank you, Rose," he studied my face and stared at my lips, "you have a little something.."
He didn't bother finishing, and got it for me. His thumb brushed gently against my lips, making me shudder. He seemed to retract rather quickly, most likely noticing my strange behavior.
I stepped aside, "C-come in!"
He swept his eyes over the room and stopped when he saw the candles, "What are they for?"
"Oh! Those? I'm a huge candle collector and I have a cat..."
"I see. May I meet them tonight?"
"Sure! I'll get Yui."
I brought the little kitten, and placed it into Kiku's arms, "Adorable. What breed is she?"
"She's a Somali. Isn't she gorgeous?"
He looked up at me and stared into my eyes. I looked away, blushing madly. He put her down and sat on the couch, I did as well.
"So... you live here all by yourself?"
"Yes. Our family isn't very wealthy but they all chipped in a little so I could get started."
"That's nice of them."
A small awkward silence ended that conversation, "Let's get started!"
"Hai."
We studied for a good two hours when we decided to end.
"It was nice studying with you tonight. I really enjoyed your company."
"I did too, Kiku. Since no one really talks to me, its good to have company."
"Is it because you label yourself as an otaku?" He asked pointing to my sweater.
I laughed, "No. Its cause I'm...well... I'm what you call a Dandere."
He scooted closer, showing he took interest in this conversation, "Isn't that better than Yandere or Tsundere? At least your not cold or kill anyone... Am I the only one you've warmed up to?"
I sighed, "Yeah... you just seem different from everyone else."
"Its because we are alike."
He hugged me, said goodbye and left. His words consumed me and made it hard to sleep.
'"Its because we are alike."
