The school day was nearly done, Maki was playing with her pencil as her teacher was giving a lecture to the whole class. She was off in thought as she spun her pencil around her fingers but soon dropped it as something hit the side of her head lightly. She blinked and turned her head to the right as her pink haired friend Yumi looked at her with an annoyingly wide grin that was plastered on her face. Yumi then soon pointed at the ground, as Maki looked down towards the floor and saw a small piece of crumpled paper. She picked it up and opened it,

"Let's go shopping after class! I'll treat you to some delicious food!"

Maki's eye twitched in annoyance as she read the note. Yumi knew Maki didn't have much money, yet she wanted her to go shopping? What was that energetic girl thinking? But at the same time, Yumi was smart. She knew that her long haired friend would never turn down free food. Maki gave a small eye roll and nodded to Yumi's request. After seeing the blue eyed girl get excited, Maki turned her head towards the front and tried to ignore her irritating best friend for the remainder of the class.

A half hour had passed as the bell rang telling all students that the school day was now over. Before Maki could even get up from out of her seat, Yumi was already in front of her.
"C'mon! Hurry, hurry, hurry!" She said in a rush as Maki gave a defeated sigh and packed up her supplies, and stood up ready to walk out and get some delicious food. Yumi grabbed her best friends hand and dragged her out of the school with a sparkle in her eye. Maki mumbled out as she gave a famous eye roll, "I'm only coming for the free food."

Yumi gave a giggle and nodded her head saying that she'll treat her to the most delicious food she has ever tasted as long as Maki didn't complain. Her dark haired friend gave a pout but kept her mouth shut as they were now waiting for the bus to take them downtown.

After the quick bus ride, they both stepped off as Yumi was eagerly waiting for Maki to follow her on her shopping mission.

A few hours had past as Yumi's hands were now full of various bags that were filled with tons of clothes, shoes, and whatever else she could get her hands on. Maki was so exhausted, that she was nearly dragging her feet trying to keep up with her airhead friend. She grumbled slightly but not loud enough for Yumi to hear, knowing she was still not allowed to complain.

"This is such a pain.."

She whispered, looking down at the ground. But not even a second later she felt a hard shove hit her shoulder as she was nearly turned around. She got her footing before she fell to the ground and sharply turned her head in the direction of the person. Annoyed, Maki looked up at whoever pushed her only to get her words stuck in her throat.
She felt a rush come through her body as she could feel a string tying itself to her heart. The encounter felt like hours when it had only been seconds. She stared at the male before her as she huffed out slightly, noticing he experienced the same thing she did. She reached out her hand as she stuttered out,
"H-Hey..!"

But the man quickly turned and walked away without looking back. Yumi saw this happen, and ran up to her friend that was now panting lightly from the situation that just occurred. Yumi asked her what happened, and after a few minutes Maki was finally able to speak out.

"H-He's my... soulmate."