A little introduction

"Want some more, Chris?"

"Nah, you can have it. It's sweet, but it's kinda getting old."

"How about some coffee? To cut through all that sweetness?"

"Yeah, sure, make me some too... I'll whip up a cup for myself," Mags offered, and I just went along with it.

Then out of nowhere, it started pouring hard. No wonder it was so muggy and my hair was all sweaty. But Magnolia didn't seem to break a sweat. Her hair just got a bit shiny, but she still looked fresh. I was distracted for a moment, realizing I didn't tell Auntie where I was, and for sure I'll get chewed out when I get back. Eh, screw it!

"Here you go..." Magnolia set down our coffee cups and then headed upstairs. A moment later, she came back down with a towel draped over her shoulder. I just stood there...

"Uh, M-Mags, I'll chill outside to cool down."

"You're hot? Wait... let me turn on this fan. Yeah, it's hot, I should shower—Hey! Are you embarrassed?"

"N-No, I just think it'd be nice to have coffee outside where it's cool! Geez, Mags, give me a break!"

"Hey, no way!!!"

"Come on, go take your shower, I'll be on the porch!" I grabbed my coffee and escaped from this girl. Not that I was playing hard to get, but sometimes in life, it's nice to just feel the vibes, it's stress-relieving. I wasn't in the mood for any hanky-panky right now. It's like a cock block, but on purpose. I just wanted the world to slow down a bit so I could catch up.

I zoned out, fixated on the rain falling in equal drops. They looked like threads or needles, reflecting all sorts of colors from the streetlights, signs, everything... It was even more colorful because it's the 'ber months, Christmas is coming.