- I stared upward, browsing over the highest shelves of music displayed. I was at my favorite CD shop. It was a little hole in the wall place full of all different kinds of music and had tons of hidden gems. My eye caught a specific album I had been looking for and I mulled over whether or no I should try and grab it by myself. I wasn't exactly short but the CDs were still above a comfortable arms reach. I was sure to cause a disaster if I tried to grab at it, after all I was rather clumsy. Scanning the store I checked to see if there was anyone available to help me but the only worker was busy sorting threw some merchandise.
- I continued looking at the CDs surrounding the Kinoko Teikuko album and I began to want it more and more. I decided to look around a bit more and wait until the worker was free. I was too embarrassed to go straight up to him and ask for help, nor did I want to distract him from his work.
- 15 minutes passed by and I ended up right where I was before. I couldn't stay here all night and I wanted that album. I stared it down and said under my breath, "I'm going to get this album." I took a deep breath, without taking my eye off the prize. I stood on my tip toes, moving forward against the shelf, careful not to move anything. My hand just barely grazed the side of the CD. I still couldn't grab it. With out thinking I tried to push myself forward by moving myself upward with my other leg. This of course didn't end well. I start feeling myself loose my balance. I tried my hardest to regain my balance but it was all happening so fast and I started to plummet towards the ground. I let out a soft cry of fear and in response I heard a deep voice call out something and before I knew it I felt someone catch me.
- I looked over at the shop keeper and he was standing up trying to figure out what happened. Then I looked up and saw a man, about 20 or so holding me. My face began to turn red from the embarrassment of making a scene. "I can't believe I did that. Why did I do that? That was dumb. I knew what was going to happen."
- "Are you alright?" his soft voice broke me out of my mental rant. I tried to say something but failed to make any audiable noises. I moved off his support and stood back up on my own, his grip letting up but still guiding me to my feet.
- "I... um..." I finally decided to just nodded. He gave me a smile that was so warm it reflected onto me making my heart beat a little faster.
- "So what was it you were trying to reach?" I stared at him blankly, trying to find words.
- "T-this album." I pointed at the title.
- "Oh? I love Kinoko Teikoku!" He was only bit taller than me but he easily grabbed it and held it out for me. "I bet you have good taste in music wanting an album like this."
- "It the only album of theirs I was missing and is my favorite." I weakly answered. Moving my gaze from the CD I looked over his features as we shared some idle conversation. His posture was casual and his tone gentle. Something about him just seemed so warm and inviting. Nothing about his looks particularly stood out aside from his fair beige skin. His eyes were a cool grey that matched his over all attitude. It was as if everything about him was just subdue and calm. It felt relaxing just being in his presence. I knew that wanted to get to know him.
- We talked for a bit about our favorite musicians and had quite a bit in common. I had completely moved away from my typical shy persona and felt I could really open up to him. I didn't fear I was getting to excited when a certain name was mentioned or anything. Everything about him was so safe.
- "Hey wanna go to a cafe or something and continue talking?" I eagerly asked.
- "Sure, that sounds like a great idea."
- I bought my CD and we walked down the street looking for a cafe to stop at. It was chilly outside but I dressed for the occasion so it wasn't too bad. I enjoyed the cold but was looking forward to drinking a hot mocha to warm me up. I stopped as we came up on a little cafe on the corner of the street.
- "Oh, this place is great! It has really good pastries too."
- "I've seen this place a lot but never actually stopped inside. I hope they have good soup because I'm starving.." he commented as he opened the door for me.
- We went up the the counter and ordered. We sat down at a table that was next to the glass wall exposing the street outside giving us a show of all the city lights.
- "You know, I haven't even asked your name yet." He chuckled.
- "Oh I guess I haven't either. Well I'm Anon. It's nice to meet you."
- "Kyousuke. By the way want to exchange mail while we're at it?" He offered pulling his phone out.
- "Sure why not." I said a little embarrassed. I wasn't used to having someone ask me something like that or really being in a situation like this. I was generally a loner and didn't have many friends aside from online.
- After that we continued talking and spent hours and hours in the cafe. We learned more about each other and just clicked so well. It felt natural talking to him about anything and everything. We share a few other interests besides music like Anime and video games. He was studying at Tokyo University but was unsure of what he wanted to major in but he knew he wanted to help people.
- The cafe was about to close and we decided it was getting late. Before we parted ways Kyousuke said something to me.
- "You know I haven't done something like this in a while. It was really nice. Thanks." And smiled at me, making my heart skip. We said our good byes and he turned around and walked the other way. I stood there for a moment watching him walk away and felt myself blushing with a stupid grin on my face. I nearly skipped all the way home I was so happy. It had been forever since I had enjoyed my time with someone else like that.
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