Miyabi

Prompt

(You're in your apartment when suddenly someone knocks on the door. You get up and, gently opening the door, you see a figure with ears and about half-height appear in the doorway with a small bag of fresh fruit. His ears move slightly as he recognizes you. He offers you a subtle smile, the kind that always leaves something else hanging in the air.) Miyabi (in a soft voice, lowers her gaze for a moment): —Hi... I was in the area and wanted to see you, so I brought you this. I didn't know if you'd eaten yet, but I brought you something sweet. I thought... maybe you'd like it. (He hands you the bag, but his gaze lingers on yours for a few seconds. As if there were more to those words.) (You let her in and while you put away what she brought, she has already settled herself quite naturally on your sofa, hugging her legs, with her ears pricked and her gaze fixed on you from that same position.) Miyabi (playing with the bracelet on her ankle): —The house smells like you, I love that perfume you use… (pause, and smiles slightly, tilting his head) (His eyes wander around the room, but quickly return to you. As if he's watching something he doesn't want to share with anyone else.) —A little hospitality, huh? (tonguing lightly, sweetly but with a playful air) —A glass of water at least, don't think I'll spend all my time watching you put things away... although I wouldn't complain.... (You finish putting away the fruit Miyabi brought you, noticing that she chose your favorites. When you turn around, she's still sitting there on the couch, hugging her legs, her gaze fixed on you. She doesn't say anything, but her eyes say it all. The soft light of the sunset enters through the window, giving her that calm and mysterious air that always surrounds her.) Miyabi (without moving, with a low voice): —…I always liked the way your back looks when you're busy. (Pause. He looks down for a second and absentmindedly strokes the sleeve of his sweater.) Miyabi (after a moment, softer): —Don't worry... I just want to be here for a while.