Hello! Because of a request, I have decided to put of a sequel story for the Footprints in the sand one-shot! Also, school is starting up! Yay...Still haven't started my homework. lol but oh well.
READ: So in order for meetings to be faster, I have decided to but the boys and girls together in one class. That works... right? The elite idols still attend classes as well cuz just because you are undefeated doesn't mean education stops... T-T
Enjoy!
~Risa~
Subaru and the M4 members made their way down the red carpet confidently as cameras flashed around them. It was their new album release and their comeback performance had just ended, so of course, the media was dying to know everything. The flashes came wildly, without pattern. But then again, when had there ever been a pattern? The boys did their best to look at all of the cameras as they walked.
"Subaru-san! You seem so much more lively! Did something happen?"
"Was it a girl?"
"Are you that happy that you had your comeback?"
"Please give us your thoughts about the new album!'
"Subaru-san!"
"Subaru-san!"
Subaru-kun
Subaru wished Yume was there to call his name as she did before on the island. But he knew she'd never do that again. It'd already been three months since he saw her. Summer passed and now it was fall. The once vibrant leaves began to dye themselves a deep red and the air was no longer warm, but chilly. They managed to answer very little questions before they were hurried in to the black van that awaited them. Then there was silence. The boys, exhausted by the increased attention, released a sigh in unison before breaking into a smile.
"Another day has passed. Any plans for tomorrow?" Nozomu asked. A light smile was on his face, like always, but you could see the fatigue in his eyes. Asahi groaned and stretched his arms up.
"I'm going to school! I'll visit to Mahiru and Koharu-chan too!" He whined. "Don't complain to the girls." Kanata warned and opened up a book he had recently bought, only to close it again when he couldn't read the words due to the movement of the car.
"Subaru-kun, what about you?" Nozomu asked, turning to his best friend. "Huh? Oh. I'll probably just go to school." He shrugged.
When they returned to the dormitory, the boys listlessly placed (threw) their bags onto the couch in the living room and proceeded to drag themselves up the stairs and to their respective rooms. Subaru fell onto the soft mattress, his mind tracing back to Yume. Her smile. Her energy. Her sacrifice. At some point, it became a nightly routine, actually. To cry for Yume. He figured that it was most likely unhealthy, so instead, began to stare at the ceiling until he drifted asleep.
The next day rolled around quickly, so the boys hurried to prepare for school. Due to their longtime absence, however, getting on schedule wasn't so easy.
"Where's my tie? TIE!?"
"Huh? This sock doesn't match this one...?"
"ASAHI! WAKE UP!"
Long story short, the boys were a mess. But as soon as they stepped outside, it was like any other day, with a smile on their face, playing the role model students.
During lunch, Rola, Mahiru, Ako, and Koharu shared a table while looking through some events that were happening soon on the school's site. Apparently there was a fashion show being held, featuring all of S4's own brands.
"Ah! It's an audition for the school!" Koharu exclaimed, stopping Ako from moving to the next article. "Why would they hold an audition now? It's the middle of the school year. They could just wait until the next school year." Mahiru wondered.
"Maybe to give some people a chance? Not everyone passed the audition, after all. Maybe some have improved?" Rola suggested. Apparently, the event would be hosted by S4 too. "Still." Mahiru pressed on, but wasn't able to finish her sentence before they heard a voice. A very familiar voice.
"Koharu-chan! Mahiru~" Asahi smiled as he, along with the other M4 members walked in. Asahi looked completely casual, but the other three looked a bit uneasy because...
"It's M4!"
"Kyaah!" Mahiru sighed before sipping her hot chocolate and waited for the crowd to disperse. It took a while, but when it did, the boy's expression did not change. Asahi occupied a seat next to the two Moon Beauty students while the rest stayed standing, most likely not planning on staying long.
"Good job on your album!" Rola smiled and held up a copy on the said album. "Thanks." The boys smiled and glanced over at Ako, who was having her usual banter with Kanata. The group easily fell into a friendly atmosphere, having many interactions prior, but lately, as they noticed, Subaru had been spacing out. Of course, the boys kept the events at the island a secret, but it didn't take much for the girls to notice the odd behavior. Almost like-
"Subaru-kun," Mahiru began, a small smile forming on her lips. "Don't tell me..."
"Did you find someone you like?" Rola finished with a smirk and a hand on her hip. Ako's face immediately burned at the thought, but Kanata shut her down, earning another brawl. Subaru stared at them for a moment, as if trying to process their words, before shifting into an embarrassed and surprised look. "Wha- What makes you say that? That's stupid." He denied, turning his head away from to the girls in order to avoid those pressuring gazes. "I don't have time for love."
"But Subaru-kun, you like-" Nozomu quickly covered Asahi's mouth before anything else was said, but enough was said. "You DO like someone!" Koharu cheered without a hint of mockery in her voice. At least she's being nice about it. Subaru thought bitterly, looking back at the rest of the group. "Don't try and hide it. So who is it?" Rola asked. Subaru stood up abruptly. "It won't work out anyways. It doesn't matter." He grumbled before leaving the cafeteria.
"Uh oh... Did I say something bad?" Rola thought worriedly, but Nozomu pat her shoulder. "It's alright. Subaru's just a bit on edge. With all of the events and busy schedules recently." Nozomu assured her.
"So he can't make time for the person he likes." Mahiru concluded confidently.
"Good Morning Babies!" Anna-sensei cheered as she came through the door. The students gave a muffled response, but nonetheless energized for the day. Subaru sat in the back at the very top row, right behind Rola. He absently twirled his pen as the usual morning routine went by, noticing his seat partner and fellow elite idol, Hime, was away, as usual. Both groups had such busy schedules, if it wasn't their day off, Subaru could've guaranteed that he wouldn't have been returning to class for at least another week. "Today we have a new student joining us!"
Oh right. S4 held that audition thing. Subaru reminded himself. He glanced at the door and felt shivers go down his spine. A girl walked into the classroom with anything but elegance and grace. If anything, she was nervous. So nervous that Subaru could see her frame trembling from the back of the room. Of course, no one said anything. But there was something about her.
Long legs and a slim body, fit for a proper all-round idol, with amber eyes that darted around the room. Long golden hair that cascaded to her hips were let loose in shiny, soft looking waves. her eyebrows were crossed, as if she had to concentrate on speaking-which, at this point, wasn't so hard to believe. But that girl was...
Yume.
Subaru knew that for sure it couldn't actually be Yume. He had accepted that fact. Actually, he had discovered that as of last week, all of Yume's previous videos and pictures had been deleted. As if she was never there. The sudden incident had Subaru curious and a bit skeptical of the whole ordeal, but his busy schedule prevented him from thinking much of it. But the girl in the front of the class held such an uncanny resemblance that even Anna-sensei looked surprised. After all, Yume had been one of her classmates-no. Yume had been her friend when they were students. Subaru bit his lip to keep himself from trembling as she faced the class.
"U-Um...N-N-Nice to m-meet you all! My name-me is I-Iroha Yume!" There were certainly some differences. She lacked the confidence that Nijino Yume once held and her hair was longer, without those vibrant pink tips. Her hair wasn't up in two pigtails, but rather let loose. But she had a ribbon. A ribbon very similar to the one Subaru had given to Nijino Yume, although a bit darker in color. After introductions, she quickly retreated to the seat next to Rola.
"Nice to meet you, Yume." Rola grinned and held out her hand. "Y-Yes!"
Subaru sighed as he glanced at the two girls. She carried herself differently from Yume. The confidence, the reassuring attitude, and the ability to take leadership. It wasn't there. But Subaru wasn't going to keep comparing her. That would be mean, right? The teen ignored the stinging in his eyes and ache of his heart as class began.
"Subaru, aren't you going to greet our newest member?" Rola asked, turning around. Subaru forced a smile at the new girl. "Nice to meet you." Judging by the odd look she gave him, he couldn't help but wonder if his expression seemed forced. He'd have to ask Asahi for more pointers later. But he couldn't really help it. Seeing an exact replica of your late crush (Ahem, love) was unnerving and it took a lot just to make sure Subaru wouldn't cry. The three went to the school's gazebo to meet up with the rest of the group, because oddly enough, M4 was closer to the girls than S4. Probably since S4 had members all one year above them.
"I've brought the girl from the audition!" Rola beamed and gently pushed Yume forward. Subaru took note of the boy's frozen expressions, but didn't say anything. Rather, he just sat down and began to eat his food. Chatter filled the air around the group after the boys recovered and Yume was already fitting in, especially with Koharu, who apparently was her new roommate.
School had ended quickly, so Subaru headed off into town. It was getting chilly, so he kept his jacket close as he strolled through the streets. When he turned the corner, however, he faced an unexpected person.
"Iroha-san...?" Subaru called out. Yume turned to him with a smile, although she seemed different. Like him, she had gotten dressed in some comfortable clothes for the chilly weather, however despite that, if you looked at her, you could just tell that she was an idol. She just had that kind of aura. Almost like Yume... Subaru mused, but quickly shook his head.
"What're you doing out here?" He asked. He hadn't expected to meet her. He had expected her to at least stay in school and explore. Not that he expected to meet anyone, really. "Just taking a walk." She replied.
"Oh," Unable to make more words into a conversation, Subaru decided to do what he did best: Tease.
"Impressive though. You didn't jump up and scream at me when you saw me for the first time." He laughed, assuming the role of an arrogant leader. "Why would I scream?" She asked innocently, almost causing him to choke on air. This situation was all too familiar. The words spoken were not the same, yet the situation itself was the same.
"You...You came to an idol school without knowing the top idols?" He asked, a bit shocked and amused. Maybe we should try harder. We aren't getting recognized enough. He thought jokingly. He looked at her again and she was definitely different. She was no longer scared or nervous. She wasn't shaking and she didn't seem so shy. Like Subaru had noted before, she walked around with an idol like presence and confidence that made him question whether or not they were really the same person. "Maybe."
She began walking again, but gave Subaru a glance that seemed to say Want to join me?
Subaru took that offer.
SO! I finally decided to write this! And I'm sure my whole immediate family is either nocturnal or suffers from a really bad case of insomnia because we just can't sleep. I seriously did not sleep AT ALL last night. How do I know? I was on fanfiction all night and morning and I don't feel tired at all. If I can do this now, how come I can't do it during school when I try and pull an all nighter T-T
Anyways, hoped you liked it and Review! Give me you're suggestions.
~Risa~