Tears streamed down Konota's face. This wasn't happening.
Images of earlier events flashed in her mind causing the teen to bury her head in her hands and cry. Why, she thought, why me?
Woah I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start a month back when it was much cooler
"Hey Kagami-sama" teased the blue haired Otaku. "Shut up Konota" muttered Kagami. "Lighten up" Konota giggled. "Where's Tsukasa?" she asked. "Oh she's got a nasty cold so my parents insisted she say home" Kagami replied. "Hey Yuki-chan what are the causes of colds?" Konota asked. "Well a cold can be caught by exposure to cold or wet weather. It can lead to runny nose, cough, nasal congestion, or sore throat. Frequently followed by muscle ache, fatigue, or loss of appetite" Miyuki said.
"Wow I'd hate to imagine what Tsukasa going through, Konota said but then lowered her voice, but she doesn't deserve to go through all this. If you ask me someone else should". "Damn you Konota" Kagami muttered. "I'll admit it is a little different without Tsukasa around" Miyuki piped up. "Yeah it is" Kagami replied. "But considering how I'm her sister and I have to see her face each and everyday-"
"How coldhearted can you get Kagamin?" Konota said. Kagami glared at her while she giggled. "Miyuki what are the things I should give Tsukasa to cure her cold?" Kagami asked. "Actually there is no real cure for the common cold. But chicken soup I hear is really good for a cold. Chicken soup contains anti-inflammatory properties that might prevent side effects. After school I plan on bringing Tsukasa some cough drops" Miyuki said.
"That's sweet. I think Tsukasa would appreciate that" Kagami said beaming at her friend. "I'll probably get Tsukasa some Meme's Bird manga! The latest edition, she'll love it!" Konota piped up. Kagami sighed.
"Winter break is almost over" Miyuki told her friends. "What are you going to do for break?" Kagami asked. "Oh! Well my mother has some important affairs to take care of in the States. I think I'll be traveling overseas with my Uncle Herman to Paris. Actually he said I could bring a few friends along. Would you like to come?"
"I'd have to ask my parents of course, but I'd love to come. They'd definitely agree if there was a chaperone, like your uncle." Kagami said. "What about you Konota?" Miyuki asked. "Well I don't do much during winter break. Just play games, read manga, and watch anime. But I guess I could fit that into schedule" Konota answered.
"And your dad would let you?" Kagami asked. "Heck yeah. He loves me too much to say no to me!" Konota declared. "I'll be sure to ask Yutaka, Minami, Hiroyi, and Patricia when I can. I'll tell Tsukasa after school" Miyuki said.
"Hi Miyuki" Miyuki turned around. Behind her was a girl with long dark purple hair held in a ponytail and blue eyes. Textbooks were piled in her arms. "Oh hello Himecchi." Miyuki said smiling.
"I just wanted to stop by and say hi. I haven't seen you in a long time you know" Himecchi said. "It's nice to see you. This winter break I'm going overseas to Paris with my Uncle Herman and a few other friends. Would you like to come?" Miyuki asked.
"Gladly" Himecchi said flashing a smile. "Well I must be going. I shouldn't be tardy for class". "That would be terrible" Miyuki said adjusting her glasses.
Once Himecchi had left Konota peppered her with questions. "Who's she?"
"My friend Himecchi. Her father is a close friend of my mothers. So I've been meeting-"
"Is she an Otaku?"
"Well I-"
"Is she rich like you?"
"That's hard to-"
"Stop asking her those questions Konota. I can tell she feels uncomfortable answering them" Kagami snapped.
"Do you Yuki-chan?"
"I will always happily answer anyone's questions."
"Then answer this. Why-"
RRRRRRRRRing.
The bell had chimed lunch was over. Each of the girls gathered belongings and hurried to class partially in fear of being tardy for class.
After school.
Konota watched the rain pour out of the sky in stormy dark clouds. "Aren't you going out?" asked Kagami. "Yeah but I'll get my bra wet, I didn't bring an umbrella" Konota moaned. Kagami sighed. "It figures you'd forget your umbrella. C'mon we can share mine" she said. The two girls walked in the rain. Despite the umbrella shielding them they were drenched in water. Kagami glanced at Konota. For a minute her heart skipped a beat. She loved how her blue hair glistened in the rain. She had an unbearable urge to stroke her head but Kagami shook it off.
"You know in video games this would be a very romantic scene" Konota said. "You and your video games, I swear Konota if you'd focus more of that effort in schoolwork just a little bit of it…." Kagami trailed off. She'd repeated the same lecture numerous times. She didn't have to finish her sentence. "Well schoolwork isn't one of my major points" Konota remarked. "….though god knows you've tried" Kagami finished rolling her eyes.
Konota sighed. "Oh by the way Kagami were supposed to write a poem for class and I…." Konota scratched her had. "Funny story-"
"Stop right there. I don't need your stupid excuses." Kagami sighed. "If you really need a poem for class next week…copy mine". "Thank you Kagamin!" Konota said smiling.
They came to the streets leading to their homes. "Well bye" Kagami said. "What do you mean bye? I'm copying your poem today!" Konota exclaimed. "What?! But that's due next week" Kagami pointed out. Konota grinned. "The earlier done the better" she said. "Konota you're a big fat pain!" Kagami muttered. "Since we're going to your house could we stop by the manga store? I need to get something for Tsukasa" Konota said. "Its considerate of you. The only inconsiderate thing is the gift". Kagami said. They walked around the block in the pouring rain, until they spotted the manga store. The Otaku ran in while Kagami strolled in with a casual impression.
"Hey Chad? What's up?" Konota said to a cashier swiping wet hair from her eyes. "So is the latest Meme's Bird manga still in stores? I know they sell quickly!" Konota said. "Lucky for you I have it right here" the cashier said handing Konota manga with a picture of a blue bird and a red headed girl plastered on the front. "Thanks!" Konota said and fished out her wallet.
Kagami was looking at a particular rack, not far from where Konota was purchasing her manga, and saw a necklace with a black chain and a blood red charm. She was sort of admiring it when… "You like it?" Konota breathed on her shoulder. Kagami jumped and turned behind here.
"You startled me, Konota!" Kagami screamed ruining her casual impression. "Shush Kagamin! You're going to attract people's attention" Konota said annoyed waving her hands. Kagami sighed out her frustration. "Yes I do like it" Kagami admitted. "That's the one of the Three Charms from Silver Sword manga. I could get you it if you wanted" Konota said lowering her green eyes.
Really? Kagami thought. It wasn't everyday Konota offered to buy something for her. "Well sure I guess" Kagami said. When all the items were purchased the girls returned to the rain. "Uh Konota?" Kagami said. "Yeah?"
"Thanks for the necklace" Kagami said lowering her voice. "It's no sweat. When someone like you asks for something you give them it" Konota replied. Kagami studied her trying to define what she just said as an insult or a regular reply. After a few wet and silent blocks they came finally to the Hiiragi Household. Konota ran inside—Meme's Bird manga tucked in hand. She tiptoed to Tsukasa's room and swung the door open.
"RRRRRRRRRRROAR!" Konota roared. "AHHHHHH" Tsukasa shouted and tucked herself under the covers in fright. "You're so easy to get Tsukasa" Konota laughed. Tsukasa uncovered the blankets. "Kono-chan?"
"I got you a present, too!" Konota threw the manga on the bed. Tsukasa grabbed it. Her eyes twinkled. "Thanks Kono-chan! This'll totally pass the time. I love Meme's Bird manga" Tsukasa said.
"You're welcome! I'd love to chat but I have to copy Kagami's poem for next week" Konota said and waved at Tsukasa before leaving her room. She approached Kagami's room and twisted the knob….
Kagami was changing from her uncomfortable and wet uniform. She didn't notice Konota or her blushing face. She stripped off her bra and underwear and grabbed a pink robe. Konota slowly closed the door. She felt profoundly stupid and embarrassed. Not only that but she was blushing like a perv!
Kagami opened the door. "Okay. Are you ready to copy?" Kagami asked. "Yeah" Konota said. They sat in the living room where a glass table was placed close to a television set. "Here" Kagami said passing her a blue notebook. "It has my poem written on it" Kagami said. Konota began reading.
All I see
Is bitterness and
Cold, black to
Me there is
No way out
Like being trapped
In a cage of
Cold metal in
Pitch blackness
That's sorely the
Definition of heartbreak
It's more than
Sorrow and tears
However when love
Comes to free
Me from the
Liberty that heartbreak
Has taken
Life will become
Warm again and
Happiness will be
Breached, reached, in
My domain
"That's beautiful" Konota whispered. Kagami blushed. They stared awkwardly at each other. "But Kagamin it sounds awfully personal. Did you go through a breakup in junior high?" Konota asked. Kagami blinked. "Because, she whispered, I used to date someone in junior high and then he broke up with me" .
"But then why does it talk about love knocking on the door again. You're not dating anyone. Unless…." Konota looked slyly at her. "No I'm not. We need to finish this homework you know!" Kagami said sharply.
End of chapter. I know this one's short, but the others will be longer! Comment :D The new chapter starts on the next page!
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Chapter Two
Tsukasa was enjoying the manga. She was laid in bed and took a sip from her glass of water every once in a while. Then she heard someone approaching her room. I hope it's not Konota coming to scare me again, Tsukasa though and hid under the covers just in case. Miyuki entered the room with a bag of cough drops and a cup of steaming green tea. "Tsukasa are you in here?" Miyuki asked. Tsukasa scrambled from under the covers and in her hurry tripped and fell. Miyuki quickly set aside the tea and caught Tsukasa bridal style. Both girls were blushing.
Miyuki put Tsukasa down. "Are you ok?" she asked. Tsukasa nodded. "Well I brought you some honey flavored cough drops for your cold" Miyuki said handing Tsukasa the bag. "And some green tea. When I got here I decided that you must want something to drink. Your mother said you only had a glass of water" Miyuki added. Tsukasa held the cup and began to quiver.
"Hot hot!" she exclaimed. Miyuki held the handle and put the tea on Tsukasa's desk. "Give me your hand" she said. Tsukasa held out her hand.
Miyuki sucked on her fingers. "There. Do you feel alright now Tsukasa?" "Yeah" Tsukasa said looking at her mildly wet fingers.
Miyuki blushed. "I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. My mother always did that when my hands were hot".
"It ok" Tsukasa said smiling. She popped a cough drop in her mouth and took a sip to her green tea now that it was cool.
"There's so much homework to do" Tsukasa said sighing. "Yeah I know. But you'll make it through" Miyuki promised. "It just sucks that when I go back to school I have makeup work plus makeup homework and current homework"
Miyuki tapped her chin thoughtfully.
"Maybe if I bring you every day's homework everyday you're sick you won't have to do so much" Miyuki suggested.
"That's a great idea Miyuki" Tsukasa said smiling. Both sat in a comfortable silence. "Oh and Tsukasa before I forget, I want to tell you something" Miyuki said.
"Yes?"
"I'm traveling overseas with my Uncle Herman this winter break to Paris. Your sister's going. Would you like to come?" Miyuki asked. "Of course! It would be so exciting to go to Paris!" Tsukasa exclaimed.
"Oh really? I'm used to going to Paris because my mother loves visiting my father's side of relatives" Miyuki said adjusting her glasses.
"Where is your father?" Tsukasa asked. Miyuki's purple eyes lowered. "He died when I was eight years old" she whispered.
"Oh I'm so sorry" Tsukasa said her hands flew up to her cheeks. Miyuki nodded. "It's okay really. I think he passed away because of lung cancer" Miyuki said.
"Why does your mother like visiting your father's side?" Tsukasa asked desperate to change the subject.
Miyuki smiled. "They remind her of my father. My father's twin was my Uncle Herman, which is why my mother loves him more than any of my uncles and aunts. Actually my father wasn't at all Japanese" Miyuki said.
"How did they meet?" Tsukasa asked understanding that this was subject Miyuki like to talk about.
"Well my mother was very intelligent and smart. So as soon as soon as my mother finished high school the Japanese Board sent her to Paris to study. The Japanese Board supplied my mother with money to provide her needs and wants. One day, when my mother was studying in the library she came across a tall and sharp man who looked about two years older than her.
They greeted each other. From time to time they came to the library and greeted and talked. Then they became great friends. Then on my mother's second year in Paris this man asked her if she wanted to go sightseeing. That night my mother and went on the Eiffel Tower. He gave her a rose and they kissed. Then he asked her to marry him-"
"I'm sorry to interrupt Yuki-chan, but I was asking if that seemed a little too sudden for your mother. Besides, she was sent there to study" Tsukasa pointed out.
Miyuki smiled. "You're right. But I guess love always finds a way. Anyway where was I? Oh yes. The man asked my mother to marry him and she said yes but only on her third year in Paris. After what seemed a long year, they finally got married. My father wanted to spoil my mother will love and riches in Paris, but my mom insisted on settling in Japan. My father loved my mother so much, he agreed. The new weds settled in Japan. My father spoiled my mother anyway" Miyuki finished and sighed.
"That story sort of has a romantic touch to it" Tsukasa said gazing up at the ceiling.
I got stuff to do. Sorry! To be continued….