I'll Be
A/N: I have tried numerous times to think of a good Mitsu concept but all of them have failed me terribly. I decided to write one based on real life experiences. They might work out so yeah. Please enjoy!
~Chapter 1: The Event~
Sakuragaoka Girls' High School was just getting ready for their Culture Festival. This time, they've decided that each class is required to give a performance. For Yui's class, they've decided on a tiny dance.
It turns out Sawako's a good dancer. She is the class' choreographer. Of course Ritsu didn't take her seriously when she told them that which is why she is currently tied to a tree behind the school.
Meanwhile, Sawako asked the class if they should go with the salsa or the waltz. Majority of the class voted for the waltz. So, half of the girls will do the guy part.
"Safe bet Mio and Ritsu'll be partners." A random student said.
"No kidding, they're always partners in stuff like this. It's like their destined for each other or something."
A few more comments like that followed and Mio almost couldn't take them anymore. She blushed in embarrassment.
"Wait, where is Tainaka-san?" that same random student said.
Sawako pointed out the window and showed Ritsu who was still tied to that tree. She sighed and decided that it was time to untie her from that tree. She looked at Mio and told her to do just that.
"While you're at it, tell her that you're partners." Sawako winked.
Mio ignored that wink and just walked out of the classroom. She easily slid through the gate behind the school and got to Ritsu, who was busy trying to climb the tree while being tied to it.
"You do realize that's impossible." Mio sighed.
Ritsu gave her this determined look then laughed "Saw it in my neighborhood once. This buff guy made it look so easy!"
"Well, duh! He was buff!"
"Why are people so sexist? I can so do this!" Ritsu kicked and somehow lifted herself five inches above the ground. Turns out the rope Sawako used to tie her wasn't so durable so it ripped.
"WAAH!"
"Ritsu!" Mio ran to Ritsu and caught her before she hit the ground.
Mio's upside down face was now on top of Ritsu's right side up face.
"Why hello there." Ritsu said casually.
"Don't 'hello there' me. Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
"How is falling backwards off a tree getting myself killed?"
"You'll break your spine!"
"I was five inches above the ground!"
"STILL!"
"Why are you so concerned anyway?!"
"Because I need a partner for our performance for the Culture Festival…"
Silence…
Mio dragged Ritsu back to the classroom and explained on the way there. Ritsu laughed and said "We're always partners, aren't we, Mio?" she smiled.
Mio shrugged "I guess. Well, we're best friends so, does that count?"
"Hmm…probably."
After class, Ritsu went straight for the club room. Mio helped fix some things in the student council room.
"Where's Mio-senpai?" Azusa asked.
"Oh, she had stuff to do."
Mugi then set a small chocolate cake on the table and cut a piece for each of them.
"Arigatou, Mugi-chan!" Yui exclaimed while chewing on her first bite.
Ritsu stared out the window, her thoughts trailing off to something else.
This can't be possible…
"Eh? Something wrong Ricchan?" Yui asked, waving her hand in front of Ritsu's eyes.
Ritsu went back to reality and brushed the thought away. "Huh? What? Oh, I'm fine."
"You've hardly touched your cake." Mugi said.
Ritsu shrugged and laid her head on the table "I dunno…there' just a lot of things on my mind."
"Mind telling us?" Mugi grinned.
"It's…personal."
"I'm sure we'll understand."
"Yeah, I don't think so."
"Okay, well, tell us when you're ready."
Ritsu didn't give her a reply and just looked out the window again.
Please…it really, really, really, really, really, is impossible…
"Ja ne!" Yui exclaimed while waving goodbye to her friends.
"Shall we?" Ritsu smiled. Mio gave her a nod and they went on.
It was a quiet walk halfway so Mio decided to break that silence. She ripped a page off her notebook and threw it at Ritsu's nose.
"Oww! What was that for?!"
"For not saying a word. What's wrong? Something at school? Homework? I can help you, you know?"
"It's nowhere near any of that."
"Well then tell me! I'm your best friend, right? Wait, are we switching roles here?"
"Just because I act sensitive for a quick bit doesn't prove that we've switched roles."
"Just tell me what's up, please?"
Ritsu turned to Mio and saw that worried look on her face. She looked away and scratched her head.
"Problem? W-what problem? Eheh! I'm f-fine!"
"Then why are you stuttering?"
"St-stuttering? Am I? Ah…hahaha! I guess I a-am!" Ritsu said, scratching the back of her head even more. Mio swore she could already see blood drops on the pavement.
Ritsu tried to look for an escape and found one. At last, her brother was put to use for once. Satoshi was just walking out of a comic book store when Ritsu saw him.
"Looks like I have to get to Satoshi! Bye Mio!" Ritsu darted off without waiting for Mio's reply.
Ritsu pinned Satoshi to the wall and gave him this worried and thankful look. Wait, that's possible?
"You…you're finally useful for once."
"N-nee-chan…are you thinking of inc—"
"Ugh, hell no! I was trying to run away from something, okay?"
"Something or someone?" Satoshi said with a cat face. Ritsu was ready to pummel him to the ground but he backed away before she could put her hands on him.
As soon as they got home, they realized their parents weren't home. Ritsu saw a note on the counter.
Ritsu, we'll be home early. Dinner's in the fridge, just reheat it. Love you! –Mom
"Ridiculous…" Ritsu muttered.
Ritsu found some cold curry in the fridge for her and Satoshi. She couldn't think straight with that certain thing on her mind.
This can't be… Ritsu thought. We're the same for Pete's sake…how did it come to this?
~Aa kami-sama, onegai futari dake no~
"Oh," Ritsu got her phone and saw a message from Mio.
Ritsu, we still have to finish our report for Chemistry. I'm coming over – Mio
"Well this is promising." Ritsu muttered.
Mio arrived not too long after that. She had the research they needed in a folder. She noticed the absence of Ritsu's parents so she didn't bother knocking on the door. Of course since, that's what Ristu would also do. Satoshi was busy setting out the plates on the table while Ritsu was entertaining Mio.
"Got the research?"
"Well duh." Mio set her bag on the sofa then took a seat.
"We're having curry, want some?" Ritsu asked, her eyes focused on her cooking.
"Sure, sure."
Ritsu was an excellent cook so Mio could never deny any offers when it comes to Ritsu's cooking.
What if I screw up?
Ritsu served Mio a beautiful bowl of curry. Okay, Mio was afraid of gaining wait but, how could she ignore this? Satoshi ate in his room so basically he gave Ritsu her moment.
"All we have to do is put this in our PowerPoint presentation and…we're done." Mio said, shoveling up a spoonful of curry.
"Cool, wanna play a game once we're done?"
"Actually I was thinking about practicing the waltz for the culture festival."
Ritsu almost choked "Say what?"
"Well, Sawako is grading us for mastering the first few steps tomorrow."
"Why so soon?!"
"That woman likes perfect stuff."
"I don't care! I am not practicing tonight…I wanna play a game on my xBox and I'm lazy."
"Oh grow up, Ritsu. It's just one round. Could you at least take this seriously? You can slack off all you want at school just take this practice seriously." Mio's voice was stern and she was frowning. (Shizz just got real. –Author)
Ritsu was left almost speechless. She could only think of a simple reply. "Oh…okay…"
Mio felt that something was wrong. Ritsu doesn't usually give in like that. Something's still up.
The report was easy to make into a presentation since they got the easiest topic. Mio already had the music they needed on her phone.
"Do you even know how to waltz?" Mio asked, calm this time.
"Uhm…well…"
"Yeah that's a no. It's a good thing my parents forced me into taking a lessons back when I was a kid. Okay, which part do you want, the boy or the girl?"
"The guy's part seems easier."
"Yeah I saw that coming. Okay, so basically you have to put your hand here…" Mio got Ritsu's hand and put it on her waist. "Then I put my hand on your shoulder…"
"Then our hands should be like this, right? I'm just basing this off movies, okay? Correct me if I'm wrong…" Ritsu held on to Mio's hand but didn't intertwine their fingers.
"Okay, good enough. I'm impressed so far." Mio half smiled, looked at Ritsu then suddenly raised an eyebrow. "Ritsu…"
"What?"
"You do see this in movies, right?"
"Well yeah, why?"
"Exactly what should you be looking at, the ceiling or your partner?"
"Oh, r-right…sorry."
Mio put her hand off Ritsu's shoulder causing Ritsu to take hers off of Mio's waist. "Ritsu, you're acting strange today. For the last time, please tell me what's up!"
"Well, it's nothing, really."
"I'm not buying it."
"I'm going to the bathroom." Ritsu tried to go but she forgot that she never let go of Mio's hand. But why oh why did Mio not let go herself?
"Oh, I see I have you captive."
"Damn it…" Ritsu said under her breath.
Mio touched Ritsu's forehead then her neck.
"What the hell are you doing?!" Ritsu exclaimed.
"Hold still, damn it! I'm trying to see if you're sick."
"Well I'm not!"
"Why are you shouting?!"
Silence…
"Okay, I'm sorry. I'm…I'm not at my happiest right now. Well, I guess I am but, it's just hard to explain, okay?" Ritsu sat down and slowly let go of Mio's hand. She scratched the back of her head then stuffed her face into her pillow.
Mio softly pat Ritsu head then pushed hair at the back of Ritsu's ear. "Hey, you were there when I was sick so, I'm here for you now." Ritsu slightly lifted her head up then looked at Mio.
"Shut up." She muttered.
"Grow up." Mio countered. Mio checked her phone and saw the time. It was late, but she didn't want to go. "Ritsu, can I stay the night?"
"What? Why?"
"Because…you're not the only one who's in a pickle."
Ritsu suddenly lifted her face up then touched Mio's nose. "Ba-ka~" she purred.
Mio suddenly bonked Ritsu on the head causing her to fall back on her bed. "Thank you for ruining the moment…"
Ritsu came two in an instant. "So do you mind telling me what's up?"
"…"
"Well?"
"Things aren't well at home…"
"How?"
"My dad…he's uh...he's planning on leaving my mom."
"…what?"
A/N: Okay folks, I'm sorry if this is too long, I don't exactly know how to stop once I write XD This is the reason why my other story is taking so long to update. I was trying too look for a good Mitsu concept, okay? I rushed towards the end sorry :)))
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