Our Whispered Words
Pairing: Sumika x Ushio
Genre: Romance/Drama
Disclaimer: I do not own Sasameki Koto/Whispered Words or any of its characters.
Summary: Basically what "Sasameki Koto" should have been.
Author's Note: Hello, everyone! My name is Yuri! After wracking my brains into trying to come up with a story for this series, I finally did it! But . . . with a little help from my good friend, Winter Solstice. As you all know, this is our version of how this series should've been. Because in my opinion, I really didn't like how the manga expanded just to get to the confession on chapter fifty something. And most of the chapters are pretty pointless. *sigh* A-anyway, I hope you all enjoy~!
Sumika is in love. With her best friend, Ushio Kazama. She has been in love probably ever since she became friends with her and couldn't help but stare at this cute girl. However, there's one short problem: Ushio only likes cute girls. And Sumika knew that she wouldn't fit into that category, so she kept her feelings to herself. Sumika could only stare at her. Ushio's long, blonde hair and that cute face. Sumika loved Ushio so much an ache resides within her chest. She already knows that a romance between her friend and her would be impossible. So she watched over her, protected her and was the best friend she could be.
"Sumi-chan!" Sumika feels two soft breasts press against her back as Ushio hugs her from behind. She resists the urge to turn around and kiss her.
"Y-Yes?" She manages to answer.
"Let's go eat outside!"
Sumika nods as both she and their other friend, Kiyori walk outside and prepare their lunches. Every day, Sumika, Kiyori and Kazama eat lunch outside and chat for a while. It has been this way for a few months. However, just about a couple days ago, Ushio suddenly had a huge crush on a girl in the library, yet she wouldn't tell them. Sumika, however, knows about this crush since she snuck in the library to keep an eye on her best friend for a bit. She decided to keep quiet about it until Ushio finally lets it out. Sumika knows her too well for that to happen.
Like right now, Ushio is ranting about her crush.
"Isn't she cute!?" she says. excitedly. "Isn't she?"
Kiyori and Sumika sigh heavily. Yup. Ushio just couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Oh, I just can't stop thinking about her!" Ushio squeals. "Even her handwriting is magnificent! Oh! Did I mention that her face is really pretty and cute~?"
"Does she have a boyfriend?" Sumika asks out of the blue.
Ushio's smile quickly fades as she turns to the tall dark haired girl and frowns. "Of course not!" the blonde protests.
"How do you know that?" Sumika asks.
"She doesn't and that's that!"
Sumika sighs and eats some rice. "Right, whatever you say," she mumbled.
Ushio pouts a bit and then eats some more food. "Honestly, Sumi-chan. It's almost as if you don't want me to find my soul mate!"
Sumika tenses and shakes her head. "No, that's not it. I just don't want your heart to get broken," she replies.
It's true. Whenever Ushio has a crush on a girl, it always doesn't work out for her, leaving her heartbroken because of it. However, after a while, the cute blonde moves on and develops a crush on another girl. Overall, Ushio's one-sided crushes always end up as a failure.
Ushio's eyes soften and she smiles as she takes Sumika's hand. "It's okay, I understand."
A cough breaks the atmosphere. "Uhh, guys? Are you gonna eat lunch now?" Kiyori asked.
Sumi and Ushio both let go of each other's hands and commence lunch.
"Yes, Kiyori, we are," Ushio answers.
The three girls continue to eat their lunch. However, Sumika couldn't stop staring at the girl she loves. Oh, Kazama, she thinks to herself. If only . . . if only you knew how you felt about me.'This is super hard for her to express her feelings since her best friend is only into cute girls. And right now, she doesn't know what to do about the girl in the library Ushio has a crush on.
After lunch ends, Ushio has library duty. Sumika decides to wait for her until it ends.
"I'll meet you by the front entrance," Ushio says as she walks off towards the library.
"Okay," Sumika says as she gives her a wave.
After Ushio turns toward a corner, Sumika walks outside to read her book she checked out earlier while she waits.
**At the Library**
At the library, Ushio is sitting at the front desk, concentrating on her work, however, she loses focus as she turns to the girl with medium length brownish hair and rounded glasses. Her name: Chizuka Nishikigi. The blonde had a crush on her for a long time, just by her cute looks. Though, she hasn't said it yet, she wanted to confess to her Sempai. Why is it so hard just to say those three words?
"Th-thank you very much!" Chizuka says nervously in front of a guy that just checked out a book.
Ushio stares at the girl, who is blushing in front of the young man. Does she . . . like him by any chance? She turns and looks down at the table as her mind wanders into fantasy land. If she were to confess her love to Chizuka . . .
**Fantasy**
Ushio and Chizuka would talk alone with each other, one on one, blushing.
"D-do you have someone you like?" Ushio would ask.
"N-no I don't," Chizuka would reply shyly.
"W-well, actually . . . I . . ." Ushio said while blushing. "I really like you."
"Eh? You . . . like me!?"
Ushio would nod and then, the two would hug each other with Chizuka saying, "I love you, too."
**Reality**
Sempai . . . she thinks to herself while looking away. I like you. But . . . it's so hard to say it. Was Sumi-chan right all along? She takes a glance again as Chizuka is finished writing down the due date and hands the book to the guy. Such pretty handwriting . . .
While looking away, she hears a sigh of relief from her Sempai. Turning towards her, Chizuka pops a question that Ushio wasn't expecting to hear.
"Say . . . Kazama-san?" Chizuka speaks
"Y-Yes?!" Ushio exclaims not-so-gracefully.
"Who do you like?" The senpai cuts right to the chase.
"W-Well . . . You know . . . It's not THAT important . . ."
Chizuka stares at her in suspicion. Something's not right and Ushio's expression explains it all.
"Tell me!" Chizuka presses. "Who is it?"
Ushio jumps at her Sempai's loud voice. She has to answer somehow.
"I . . ." she starts to say.
**Meanwhile**
Sumika is waiting for Ushio on a nearby bench. Her friend is late. It is then when a girl sprints past her. She recognizes the girl as Ushio's senpai and crush.
"Wait!" Sumika calls after her. Chizuka spins around and her teary eyes focuses on Sumi for a bit before running away again.
Wait . . . the raven-haired girl thinks to herself. Don't tell me . . .
"Kazama!" Sumika realizes suddenly. The tall girl runs to the library as fast as she could.
Upon entering the library, Sumika looks around for her best friend. Ushio isn't at the desk, but she knows she's still there since she left her bag on the chair.
"Kazama?" she calls while looking around.
Just then, she hears some sniffling coming from behind one of the shelves. She decides to take a look. And then, she finally finds Kazama, who is in tears and close to sobbing.
"Kazama!" Sumika quickly kneels down to her level and puts a hand on her shoulder. "What's the matter? Why are you crying?"
Kazama sniffles. "S-sempai . . . she . . . she . . ."
"Huh?"
The two sit against the book shelf with Sumika wrapping an arm around her friend.
"What happened?" the raven-haired girl asks
"L-let me explain . . ." Kazama says quietly.
**Flashback**
"Is it . . . Kenta-kun?" Chizuka asks. "Is that who you like?"
Ushio frowns. "Why do you ask so suddenly?"
"Tell me!" Chizuka presses. "Do you like him?"
Ushio flinches and her bottom lip quivers a bit. "I-I . . ."
Silence comes next. Ushio wanted to confess so much . . . But her senpai was so scary right then. "Come on!" Chizuka urges.
"N-no. I actually like . . ."
It is then that Chizuka becomes impatient and angry at the same time. "Argh! You're so dumb!"
With this, tears form in the younger girl's eyes. Senpai just called her dumb . . .
"Why are you being so mean?" Kazama whispers.
"Don't you get it? Kenta-kun has a crush on you! I wanted to confess to him but now you ruined everything!"
Ushio gasps. "Wh-what?"
"He asked me to find out who you liked for him!" Chizuka explains. Tears also forms in her eyes from anger. "He's . . . he's always been looking at you, Kazama-san! Not me! How could you do this to me!?"
"But you like him . . ." Realization dawns on Ushio. Chizuka loved someone else. How can she be so blind not to notice that?
"Yes! You're such a fool!" With that Chizuka shoves Ushio back and ran out the door. After her sempai ran through the doors, Ushio sinks to her knees and starts sobbing. Life seemed so dull now . . . If only she had someone who actually loved her . . .
**End of Flashback**
Sumika hugs Ushio tightly after the blonde finished her story. "Shh . . . It will be okay . . ." She whispers in her ear.
Ushio clutches Sumika's shirt as she sobs loudly. Her only crush had not only rejected her, but had accused her for liking a guy that Chizuka liked. What will she do now? The only one who's with her is Sumika. As for the martial artist, Sumika is determined to be by Ushio's side from now on. To protect her from any harm. And also . . . find the courage to confess to her best friend.
A/N: Well, that was the first chapter, everyone! We decided to change up the dialogue a bit to make it a little better than the original. So, tell us what you think of it. Feel free to give out any suggestions, questions or concerns and don't forget to review~!