When I saw the coincidences that were happening I decided to play the Goddess Venus and that Licht would be my dear Cupid, so I decided to read about light quotes in "coincidence" mode, I made a long list of 100 things, so between the days of going to the doctor and skipping days I tried to get Cesarc and Katyana to go together to activities with Licht.
Since Licht would have some vaccination reinforcements in 2 days, I decided to call Renji and partly lie and truth, I arranged to meet him and take some photos and see about the new project. Renji logically didn't even ask since my face reflected more than I could say, but thanks to Renji I wasn't so evident, so while we were meeting I decided that Renji would tell everything about the project and I finished the sentence that he wanted my help with several photos and with the ideal environment for his photo; so I decided to arrange my things, what I didn't realize was that Cesarc was very clever and I noticed that there was something else.
When I noticed his look, only doubts came to my mind. Will he tell Katyana the truth, did she really notice that I play the role of Goddess Venus? While I was eating my head Renji could only put his hand on my shoulder to make me react and when I fell into reality I just said
Ariana: Ah... I'm sorry, I'm already doing ideas and that. -nervous smile-
Cesarc: Uju... I get it. -fixed looking-
Renji: -smile- come on Ari it's getting late.
Cesarc: be careful, I'll take care of Licht and help Kat.
Ariana: Okay, I know you can handle it.
When I heard her voice I only imagined that she was saying "I know your plan, but I won't say anything". I was sure that Cesarc liked Katyana but we had to give them a push or it would be a turtle and snail marathon, I admit that I couldn't talk much either because I agreed to go steady with my feelings towards Renji. I had decided to talk to him seriously and tell him how I felt about him, I had prepared myself for both scenarios, if he rejected me I would vent with chocolates and action movies and some romance and if my feelings were reciprocated I would take it without screaming and like a grown woman.
While I was in his car and looking at the road I had chosen to see which space was the best to take the pictures, when I heard the car door open I knew Renji was back with the drinks, so I stopped what I was doing and helped him, when I saw that he had closed the door I took a deep breath and said
Ariana: Renji... I must be very honest with you and confess something. -serious look-
Renji: I know you want to tell me, you made a list of 100 ideas, right?
Ariana: Yes, but that's not what I want to tell you, so please listen to me.
Renji: What do you have, you're very serious.
Ariana: -breathe deeply- I want you to know that I like you.
After saying that a great silence reigned in the car, you could only hear the noise of the street of the cars passing by, the silence was only 2 minutes, but for me it was 20 minutes, I was looking at him and decided not to talk and just wait for him to say something, even if it was a "it's a joke right? When I was about to look away he said
Renji: uh... I don't know what to tell you.
Ariana: I know, to tell you out of the blue without knowing what to say. -calmly-
Renji: -looks at her attentively- it would sound strange if I ask you for time, the truth is I want to give you an appropriate answer, I know you have taken your time to tell me what.
Ariana: you don't have to worry about it, don't rush into it.
I respected and understood his words and he took his time to say that. I decided to forget what had happened until the evening and focus on my work; After the afternoon, he took me home and when I arrived I noticed that Katyana hadn't returned yet, but she had left me a note on the fridge telling me not to worry about dinner, that she would buy something and that they would go to Cesarc's house to get some things.
After about 20 minutes Katyana arrived alone, today it was Cesarc's turn for cat custody, I smiled when I remembered that fact, but then I remembered Renji and that smile faded a little, for my luck Katyana distracted me by telling me about her day and how the mischievous Licht was doing his thing; we ate some nice family mushroom pizza and a soft drink, while I was eating she showed me a picture and commented that she hated missing those funny parts of Licht until I asked her
Ariana: Mmm... it's my idea or do you like Cesarc, the way you say it -long pause- are you sure you envy just missing out on Licht, because I think you want to be there with both of them, right?
Seeing her turn her eyes away and not saying anything, nor was she angry, reminded me a little of Renji's face and I decided to stop talking and enjoy the food.