Silent Bliss

Amidst the spitting rain, two students strolled hand in hand, their fingers intertwined as they braved the weather together.

A rush of new emotions enveloped them, filling the atmosphere with warmth as the girl clung tightly to the boy's hand and leaned into him. With his left hand, he drew her close, encircling her waist in a gentle embrace that spoke of his affection.

"Oh, wait a minute. Is Akari-chan alright after almost falling earlier?" Sora realized that he had forgotten to check on her before confessing his feelings.

"Don't worry, Sora-kun. Thanks to your quick reflexes, I'm perfectly fine," Akari assured him, although she herself had momentarily forgotten the seriousness of the situation. The romantic atmosphere and her enchantment with the moment had momentarily clouded her memory of the potential danger she had faced.