Page 5 of Fumiko and the Finicky Nestmate
Leaning against one of the rock-studded supports for the trellises that shaded a picnic area, Akira tapped a message for Suuzu.
Arrived safe and sound
Meeting up with the rest soon
Your meetings will be more
enjoyable than mine
Someone droning rhetoric again?
Everything is important to someone
But not you?
You are important to me
Akira’s smile dimmed. He knew that. And what a mess he’d made of Suuzu’s composure with these sudden travel plans. But Boon had called in an old favor. And Akira had convinced himself that it would be all right since Juuyu would be with him.
Juuyu won’t neglect his promises to you
I wish I was there
With you
Soon
Hang in there
I will persevere
Then I will come to you
I’ll be here
Angling his phone so the next selfie showed the street sign on the corner—JACARANDA CIRCLE—he gave his best friend his most reassuring smile.
Who else will be in attendance?
Juuyu’s team
But they’re busy guys
Your hosts?
Not sure yet
I’ll text you before bed
Or call?
Please
It’s a promise
I will endeavor to be patient
Suuzu wasn’t exactly clingy. He couldn’t be. His position on the Amaranthine Council required a great deal of travel. But Suuzu was happiest knowing that Akira was safe at Stately House.
