couple pairings: Mei and Yuzu, Matsuri and Harumin

lovers and sisters to no end

chapter 1: the forbidden secret

It was a very cold winter morning and the students of Aihara Academy were very busy preparing for the school exams that were coming up

The Ahiara Academy was known for It's strict rules and policies of high moral standards and education

their dress code had to always be followed and students had to be on time for early roll call

then there was Yuzu Aihara the chairmen's step granddaughter who had very bright blond hair and her nails painted teal green nail polish

her school uniform shirt was half down with a bow tied to it

she had her school sweater tied around her waist

she had star earrings on

her desk was behind her best friend Harumin

Harumin always lived in the moment and then loved teasing her besties whenever she got the chance

but she knows that her sweet pure Yuzuchi has been through a rough time lately so she was thinking of ways to cheer her up

"My beloved sweet innocent pure Yuzuchi. you have been distant from the ice Queen for a while now. Are you going to finally tell me what happened between you two or not?

Yuzu had her head on her desk and she had comical tears rolling down her face

" No not now Harumin. I am in a point of no return and I can never figure Mei out. one minute I try to be a good sister and then she pushes me away then other feelings got involved. I just don't know what to do at the moment."

Mei was in the student council room filling out paperwork and working very hard to ensure everything was correct

Once she was finished she sat in the chairman's chair for comfort

She placed her hair behind her ears and sighed sadly and thought to herself

"One day I will inherit this school and everything that goes along with it, I Just wish my father would come back and take over. But what can I do?

He left the Aihara family to spread his wings and help other children when I needed him the most.

I am student council president and acting chairwoman until grandfather returns from the hospital. It was a blessing Yuzu got to him first... it would have been bad if he died.

He is lucky that she got him to the hospital in time and stayed even though I got her expelled in the first place because of my rash behavior of almost stripping her down in my bedroom in grandfather's house.

She did it without a second thought. She still considered him her grandfather even though he was very harsh with her.

After i returned home... things were different... I don't know how to describe it at all. I mean feelings were going haywire and I forced my kiss on her the very first night I found out she was my sister... well step sister.

Things are different from all angles. All the kisses that have been happening are meanings of what exactly? Am I really falling for my idiot older sister or am I just letting my emotions get the better of me?

We are totally different. We are polar opposites... she does what she wants and I follow rules. I have high standards and she wants to have fun all the time."

She suddenly remembered what happened yesterday with her and yuzu which caused her to blush dark red

~ mini flashback~

Mei was holding the big teddy bear that her father had brought when he visited the last time and she was squishing his front paws again on the couch

Yuzu was watching tv sitting directly next to mei but she wasn't picking up as to why Mei was so quiet that night since she was focused on the television

Mei let go of the teddy and crawled up to yuzu unexpectedly wrapping her arms around her body

"Yuzu... we need to talk... we are alone right? Mama won't be home until late and we have the whole apartment to ourselves."

Yuzu was blushing dark red since mei was so close to her and mei's chest was on her back

"What do you want to talk about? Yes I know we are alone mei. W-what are you-

She was cut off automatically by the kiss of mei and she was pinned against the couch

Yuzu submitted to Mei's advances and kissed her back putting her hands behind mei's long black hair

Mei lowered her lips towards Yuzu's neck slowly licking it

Yuzu let out a small moan of pleasure escape her lips

"M-Mei… w-what's happening? I-i-i mean it's not like I h-haven't thought of this-

Mei pulled back a bit and look into her sister's eyes deeply by placing her forehead against hers and she said in her kind of annoyed voice

"You have thought about this Yuzu? When did this happen? Tell me right now."

Yuzu was dumbfounded by Mei's question"It happened after you told me I placed 97th on my exams… I didn't want to say anything to you because I didn't want you to be creeped out by me.

Everytime we kiss you say it doesn't mean anything and we can never be nothing more.

You also stated we are both women and sisters. It's not fair to get my hopes up like that mei. So right now I don't know how to act around you or interact with you.

We can't cross the lines of forbidden fruit. There is Adam and eve. Not eve and eve.

I know that sound cheesy but it's true. I would never ever get your hopes up like that when I truly have deep feelings for you that I need to figure out. One more thing this kissing thing, we cant-

She was cut off again by mei's lips because she had heard enough of yuzu's logic

Mei nibbled her neckline deeply leaving a trail of marks until she reached Yuzu's chest

She unbuttoned her shirt and just stared at her chest

"I didn't know you were this flat. I pictured something completely different yuzu. But I can work with this. Small and cute."

She started kissing her chest deeply licking it in circles

Yuzu's eyes shut down and she moaned loudly and she was feeling very hot and bothered at the moment from mei's touches and licks

Mei slowly made her way down towards her stomach sucking on it deeply

She had stopped and looked at Yuzu

"Let's go to our room. We won't get caught.I want to continue to taste you further degree."

Yuzu blushed dark red looking at mei walking away

~end of the mini flashback~

Now it's lunchtime and the students are heading to the cafe to talk and socialize before the they had to run off to class next period

Harumin and Yuzu were at their regular table sitting by the window just talking about everything to get Yuzu's mind off whatever was bothering her

Harumin was feeding Yuzu with chop stick and she was being cutesy with it

"Yuzuchi you need to be more honest with your true feelings. I understand it's a tough time getting along with your step sister. How have you tried to get along with the ice queen?"

Yuzu ate the food from the chopstick and had tears in her eyes

"I don't know. All I know is that I am staying at your house tonight. I want to stay away from home for a while. I have all these confusing feelings.

I don't know what's what anymore. I don't even know how to feel! I am so confused!"

She quickly texted her mom to say she was staying at a friend's house for a few days because she was swamped with school work and other stuff on her mind

After she sent the text to her mother everything was set in motion for the week

She did want to be home but she had to avoid mei at any cost because she didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable

After school mei decided to go home early and wait for Yuzu to come home so they can have a chance to talk about what happened earlier that week

But their mother had walked in to tell her what Yuzu texted her

"welcome home mei, Yuzu won't be home this week. She is staying over at her friend's house to relax because she was swamped with homework and exams. It's just us this week."

Mei was very confused as to why her older sister would fly the coupe so early in the week

She thought it was possible that she scared off Yuzu because of what happened but she shook her head and didn't think much of it and went to her room to continue her studies

She carefully went over to their twin bed and laid on yuzu's side and she quietly sniffed her pillow inhaling her scent

"Smells like Yuzu. Just like her. It's weird she is staying a week at a friend's house. She normally stays for a few days but a week is to much. I will not question it anymore."

She quietly hugged Yuzu's pillow and slowly fell asleep forgetting she had homework to do

-Harumin's house-

Yuzu was laying in bed after she ate dinner with Harumin's family

She was quietly staring at the ceiling just thinking about everything that went down with mei

"I really don't get Mei at all. She is a woman of few words, always into her studies the opposite of me. I love to have fun and shop. She is all about rules and studies.

I Just don't get her meanings at all. She said our kisses means nothing and then last week she pulls that stunt on me knowing that the back of my neck is my weak spot. Ever since that first kiss my brain is focused on mei, that much i know.

I love her but we can't be. She made it clear we can't be anything more than sisters. So it's best if i avoid her all together. It's good for the universe.

Everything will stay in balance if i just don't give her any attention. I know harumin will keep distracted this week so my mind will be clear of all things mei."

She sighed and tossed to the other side to try to sleep

The following morning mei was up earlier than usual sitting at the breakfast table with her step mother eating breakfast

"Mother did Yuzu tell you if she would be in class today? I know normally she would inform you about those things."

She carefully ate her bowl of rice with her chopsticks

Their mother looked at mei curiously

"No she hasn't mei. Something must be really bothering her if she hasn't told me if she was attending class or not. But even so, Whatever is bothering her must be getting to her.

I will be home late tonight, If Yuzu comes home figure out what's wrong with her."

Mei nodded in response

"Of course mother. I can do just that."

She grabbed her lunch carefully and started to go walk to school on her same route as usual she met up with her best friend himeko to continue with their morning walk

Himeko stood by Mei while they walked

"Mei you are very quiet this morning. Did something happen with that rebel again?

How many times this week do i have to give her a lecture about you?

She should be expelled for even being related to you through marriage!"

Mei kept walking to school

"she hasn't done anything himeko. She just didn't return home last night. That's all. Let's change the subject. We more important things to discuss.

With midterms along the way we have to make sure everyone is getting some if their studies done.

I want the Aihara academy to succeed in academics. It is my job to ensure that happens.

After all I will be taking over soon. It is my duty to ensure everything. The midterms will be harder for everyone this time around.

You should focus on your studies more than whatever trouble Yuzu is causing. I will personally deal with her."

Himeko knew she couldn't argue with Mei so she nodded

" Alright President. I will focus on my studies more. I hope you get through to that no good trouble maker though.

Ever since she set foot on campus it's been nothing but trouble.

From how she is in a front of our dress code and how we actually work at school.

She is making a mockery of your family name. Your name has high social standards and that blond bimbo having it is a disgrace!"

Mei turned around and glared at himeko

" That's enough Himeko. I have heard enough. Yes Yuzu is a handful at times but she is different than us.

She looks at life differently than we do. She believes in having fun and not studying as much.

But she has been a good big sister to me. She has put her own feelings aside to help me to become unless socially awkward around people.

No more complaining about Yuzu. Do I make myself clear?"

Himeko nodded and was beside herself

"Fine I will drop it for you Mei mei."

They finally arrived to school and went for their separate classrooms to start their day

Harumin and Yuzu were first in class just staring out the window

Harumin looked over to Yuzu and tapped her forehead

"You know your sister is here. Aren't you going to greet her? I have no clue what's going on between you two but it can't be that bad that you are choosing to avoid her for a week.

Tell mama harumin what's wrong Yuzuchi. Maybe I can help you solve it. I am here for you. I support anything you do."

Yuzu didn't bother to look over to where her sister was and kept her head on her desk facing the window

"no mama harumin. There isn't anything going on. I am just tired. It's best we don't speak about mei. We both are too different and it's better we stay away from each other. She is rules and high standards and I am fun and all about dating.

The world will be better off if I stay away from Mei. That's why I am staying at your house for a week. To avoid her not bring her up."

She had tears flowing down her face because she had been depressed all that went down so she forced herself to be the good big sister but from afar and not give Mei any love at all

What Mei needed was family love not a love relationship and with everyone going on in her personal life Yuzu decided that she shouldn't force her feelings on Mei

After school Yuzu went with Harumi to the local ice cream shop to relax a bit because avoiding Mei was her goal in life at the moment

Yuzu sighed and took a bite out of her ice cream cone

"Mama Harumin, I don't know what to do. Feelings are flying around more then I don't know what. I try and I try to get along with mei but she pushes me away.

I don't understand her at all. Why is she constantly pushing me away if I am trying to be nice to her?

I have helped her mend her relationship with her papa. I try to communicate with her… I get the short end of the stick."

Harumin placed Yuzu's head in her chest and patted her head gently

"There There mama Harumin is here to take away your aches and pains. My poor sweet innocent Yuzuchi, hurt by the ice queen who happens to be her kid sister.

You need to relax a bit Yuzuchi, The ice queen has a lot of pressure on herself. Taking over the school after her grandfather…. It's a big deal.

There is no way you can possibly help her at this time. She is used to doing everything on her own.

She would think you are holding her back some. Maybe this time apart is a good thing. She has you out her hair for a bit and you are free to do whatever you want.

Trying to get along with her isn't a bad thing but if it's making you this depressed…. Maybe time apart will do you both some good."

Yuzu blushed being so close to her chest

" Thank you mama harumin. You made me feel much better. Let's have fun today! Let's go shopping and stop by the signing place. I need some excitement."

Harumin smiled

"Sure! Anything for my sweet innocent Yuzuchi. You need a lot of fun in your life right now. We can do whatever you want. Let's have fun. It's Yuzuchi fun day today!"

Mei went home directly after her student council meeting and after the business meeting her grandfather had that afternoon hoping Yuzu was home by the time to start dinner but as luck would have it Yuzu didn't come home at all

Now mei started to worry which was rare for her because she never showed emotion before unless it was around Yuzu whenever something bad happened or something sad had happened

She picked up the house phone and dialed Yuzu's number

The call rang several times before it went to voicemail and mei hung up the call

So she went food shopping herself and she decided to call Yuzu again for what they needed for dinner

Yuzu finally picked up her cell phone

"Hello… Yuzu speaking. Who is this?"

Mei was kind of relieved that Yuzu picked up her cell phone

"Yuzu? Why aren't you coming- I mean I am food shopping and I am calling to find out what we need for tonight's dinner. Can you come by and help me and then you can go back to what you are doing."

Yuzu being on the other line

"Fine mei I will help you with shopping and come back to my normal life. You know having fun."

She left harumin for a bit to help mei with their grocery shopping

It was so quiet and tense between the two sisters that if the quietness was fog and you had a knife you would be able to cut through it

Yuzu was picking up what they needed for dinner

Mei looked over seeing how Yuzu was being quiet and how she carefully chose what they needed

"Yuzu…. Are you avoiding me? Why did you decide not to come home this week? Rumors will start as to why you aren't home by a certain time.

Is this because of what happened last week? You never think of how this will effect grandfather. You should come home tonight."

Yuzu blinked picking up some lamb chops and rice and some eggs and noodles

"Mei, this is hardly the time or place for that conversation. I can't be home.

Not with everything you have going on. I rather be out of your hair then cause you anymore trouble. You are you and I am me. We are too different.

I want fun and less rules. You are all about studies and rules. You are the heir of the Aihara family.

It's all about high standards and such. I will never live up to. It's best that I keep my distance instead of forcing my true feelings on you.

You need a big sister… not a relationship. You already made your point before.

I understand that. So it's best if I stay away so you can focus on your studies and ruling the school."

Mei was shocked that Yuzu was serious about keeping distance between them but that didn't make things easier for either of them

She also had such a sad expression and sad tone in her voice

"Yuzu what's gotten into you? You never spoke like this before. What's the drastic change all of a sudden? I don't understand what you are saying."

Yuzu blinked looking at her sister

"You need a big sister you can count on Mei… I am not that person. All I do is cause you a big headache and suffering. That's what himeko- I mean momokino said.

So It's best we don't interact at all unless we have to. We can interact at home. But during school hours and after school hours no.

We have to keep this strictly sister like behavior instead of whatever we had going on at home. It's not fair toy with one's emotions mei. I personally wouldn't do that to you."

She paid for the groceries and took mei home

She opened the apartment door and started preparing and cooking dinner for mei so she wouldn't go hungry

It's almost done ok? After this I am going back to my friend's house. Distance is good for us. It will give us time to figure out what's really going in between us..

I can't take this anymore mei. I really can't. I am at a point of no return."

After she finished cooking dinner she went to her room to pick up some clothes and placed them into a bag

She walked passed mei

"have a good night mei. You have the entire bed to yourself. See you tomorrow at school."

Mei quietly ate her dinner and didn't look at the door and she started thinking

"The point of no return? What did that even mean? What did she mean she can't take it anymore? Toying with one's emotions isn't the way to go? I have never seen Yuzu like that before. What's gotten into her?

What exactly did himeko say to Yuzu that I wasn't aware of? A headache and suffering? I am the heir of the Aihara family. Figure out whatever this is. Yuzu is definitely hiding something. But what?"

She finished her dinner and did the dishes carefully placing them into the kitchen shelf

She went to their room and started on her homework

~end of chapter 1~

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Chapter 2: distance makes the heart grow fonder? Mei's determination to get Yuzu home