Disclaimer: I don't own the characters from Maria-sama ga Miteru (But I so wish I did)

A/N: This will be my first publish, so be nice.

Rated T for now, likely M later.

Sachiko discovers a way to be with Yumi, but everything comes at a price. SachikoxYumi

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Sachiko's P.O.V.

One Thousand Years

Not being able to stand it anymore I come to a stop and allowed myself a slight groan of frustration. All night I have been searching for the perfect gift. For this occasion chocolate would just not due. A frown crawls over my face as I look over a container of fine earrings, so this could be what I give to Yumi; these gifts all felt too impersonal for such an important day.

"Tomorrow is our late date before I graduate and I have to find the perfect gift." With great resolve I walk out of the store and continue down the street. A shop display catches my eye and I noticed an array of jewelry. Diamonds and pearls all so lovely, yet still not good enough for my Yumi.

A slight chill and a rush a wind blows out of no where. My body is seemingly torn from the jewelry display; my gaze directed to a small shop across the street. I have not visited this shop, nor even realized it was there. I strode to the crosswalk all the while keeping my eyes on the shop. Two small windows sat complementary to a simple wooden door. The store front did not feature the sale signs, neon lights, display cases or catchy store titles like most of the other shops along the street.

The light on the crosswalk turns granting me safe passage. I take a determined first step across the street. "This store has what I want to give to Yumi I am sure of it. Yumi…" A vision of her face painted with a delightful smile enters my mind. Our relationship has changed since she took Touko as her petite soeur. We go on more dates now, and Yumi intertwines her arm around mine when we walk. The contact always fills me with a myriad of emotions. In the end I am left feeling guilty; putting Yumi through this façade. Allowing us to feel love for each other when we both know it has to end. That's the only reason I have not told her about these feeling, I would be betraying my family if I refused to marry Suguru, yet if Yumi asked me to, without question I would forsake my family name.

I stopped at the small shop and gave the front a good looking over, "was this shop even open? The lights inside look so dim…" My hand reaches for the door knob and gives it a turn. The scent of incense radiates out and I am drawn in. Before I can tell my legs to stop they have carried me threw the dim shop past shelves of bizarre items to the front counter. Sitting is a short figure wearing a cloak and hood, I can't see the persons eye nor do I wish to.

"Sachiko Ogasawara I have been expecting you" says an elderly female voice.

I am startled, but do my best to keep my composure. My hands tremble slightly as the air in the room pricks at the back of my neck.

"Don't fret child, I know what you're looking for and may have something that will do." she says.

"How did you-" I start but am cut off.

"She loves you just as much, if not more… You ought to be a good Onee-Sama and tell her before it's to late"

My eyes widen and I am frozen in place. "How…?" is the only thing that escapes my lips.

"I do have one item that can bring you two… closer." Fear leaves me as the thought of Yumi settles in.

"I am looking for the perfect gift…" I am unsure how to continue. "F-for… someone important to me." A small blush washes over my cheeks as it seems all my normal restraint is gone. I watch as she reaches for a box behind the counter; she sets it out and removed a small bottle.

"This bottle contains a powerful potion that will change the one who ingests it" she says. I stare not understanding what she means. "Drink this… and you will have your Yumi." she reiterates. Before I can take the bottle she starts again. "This item comes at no small cost" she says.

"Money is not an issue when it comes to Yumi." I say. She shakes her head and lets out a laugh.

"Not that kind of cost child, but I due intend to be compensated for this item." With that she hands me the bottle and instructs me to drink it before I go to sleep.

"And you're sure Yumi will like this gift?" I ask.

"It will make her more happy than you can imagine."

With that I paid what I would for a diamond necklace and left the shop. The whole ordeal left me drained. I called a driver to come pick me up then found a bench to sit on. "So drinking this will make Yumi happy?" I ask myself. Everything happen so fast I still have questions to ask that women. She seemed to know so much about me, but how? Before I can decide to go back to the shop and get my answers; the driver arrives and opens the door to the back seat. I'll just have to trust this bottle will bring her happiness.

I use the ride back to the Ogasawara mansion to think about Yumi and our date. My heart flutters just at the thought of Yumi; seeing her happy would mean the world to me. What ever happens Yumi will be with me in the morning, I will be sure to make it a memorable day for the both of us. I look blankly out the window trying to remember all the things the women from the shop had said; the memories escape me and I can hardly recall it as though it were a dream. The bottle is real, I have it here right with me. "Drink the contents before I go to sleep" is what she said. Anything for Yumi I tell myself and go back to looking out the window.

I lay in my bed, which I always felt too big to be hospitable. "I would be more comfortable if Yumi was beside me." springs forth from my unconscious. I berate myself for being selfish again. After a few minutes of reminding my head why it's not okay to have unladylike thoughts for ones petite soeur I roll over to face my nightstand. There within my reach is the bottle that will bring happiness to Yumi; I don't know how the bottle will do this, yet I trust that it will. I unscrew the cap and bring the bottle to my nose; the contents reeks of strawberries which reminds me of Yumi. I sit up and hold the bottle in front of me studying it carefully. "Yumi's happiness it beyond importance to me, I would do anything for her." Without hesitation I hold the bottle to my lips on drain the tasteless contents. The bottle falls from my hand as I fall backwards, my head comes to a rest on my pillow and my eyes begin to close, only one word escapes "Yumi." I fall asleep instantly.

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