Nozomi's POV

Will it ever be?
I've tried so hard to find sweet serenity
Are you still afraid?
Just close your eyes and dream, and fear will fade away.

I was humming that song that became my recent favourite. High by The Speaks,even though it is old,it soothes my mind for a reason because of its soft melody,the lyrics also relates me right now. I then sighed deeply as I walked down the street towards a tall building which is my apartment while carrying a grocery bag for today's dinner. I was still humming until I reached the tall building but I stopped in my tracks when I saw a glimpse of yellow hair coming towards my way. My eyes then widened slowly as I recognized the figure.

'Eli-cchi..' my heart whispered that figure's name while it was jumping with joy. It has been 3 months since we graduated and we third years became very busy in enrolling in universities. I applied for the university which was slightly far from my former apartment so I had to move to another one. It pained me to be honest since I won't get to be in touch with Nico-cchi and the others just as much as before..And it also added the pain in my heart when Eli-cchi told me that she will be moving also for her desired university. I wonder where she is living right now.. But then,I get to see her again and she was walking towards me..

She has become taller and more matured...I smiled secretly as I noticed her physical improvement.

She smiled at me as she stopped in her tracks once she got near me,I could feel my heart fluttering right now in excitement.

"Long time Nozomi,3 months right? How have you been doing?" She asked in her usual calm voice. It felt like music came back in my ears when I heard her voice again. I nodded in reply before speaking,"I'm doing okay. I finished applying for the university I enrolled into,I passed the exams and got my schedule. Now I'm only waiting for the school to start tomorrow. How about you?" "Same for me. Oh,do you need some help in carrying your grocery?" She asked with a kind smile. The smile that I loved seeing ever since we joined μ's.

I shook my head,"It is only one bag,Eli-cchi so don't worry. Are you going somewhere?" I blinked. I know it is a stupid question but I don't want this conversation to end. "Ah,I was about to go to the convenience store to buy something for dinner but I guess I can spend some time with you. After all,my apartment is near." She answered,"And besides,I want to talk to you..I missed talking to you." She added and chuckled nervously while rubbing her nape. I blushed slightly and looked down at the ground,"E-Eli-cchi,stop that. Anyway...if you insist..follow me." I then turned and entered the building with Eli following behind.

Such a wonderful coincidence,I get to have some time with her after 3 months. And to be honest,I missed her so much..right now,my heart was beating so loudly with excitement. No,was it longing?

As we reached my room,I placed the grocery bag on the kitchen table and turned my head to look at the blonde,"Eli-cchi,do you want some tea perha-" but I halted when I caught her staring at me. There is something in her blue eyes that makes me want to just embrace her.. But moreover,why was she staring at me?

She blinked and blushed before looking away in embarrassment,"S-Sorry! I was thinking something! Tea is okay!" She looked at me again and chuckled nervously. I softened my eyes with a smile,she looks cuter than before..

"Alright then. Make yourself feel at home." I replied and turned my back on her to arrange the things that I bought. After that,I began to make tea for two. It was silent as Eli sat on a sofa bed,waiting patiently. I could tell that she was staring at me because her maneuver includes talking with me whenever she wasn't staring. I began to feel a little bit uneasy but at the same time,I like it.

After a while,I finished making the tea and placed the two cups and the teapot on the tray and placed it on the small table which was placed in front of the sofa bed. I then sat beside Eli and poured the hot tea in the two cups,"So Eli-cchi,what course did you apply to?" I asked to break the ice.

"Fashion Management." She replied,"What about you?" I hummed a bit before answering,"Engineering?" "You're kidding!" She stated in surprise as she looked at me with wide eyes,I giggled teasingly,"Just teasing you,I picked Photography." "Jeez,stop doing that." She sighed as she grabbed her cup and took a sip,I just giggled and took a sip of mine,"So,Eli-cchi~ where are you staying?" "In this apartment." She simply answered.

Then there came a moment of silence.

I almost choked on my tea and looked at her,wait what? Did I just hear it right?

"Come again?" I said. "I'm currently staying here." She repeated and looked at me,"I was surprised at first that you were also living here."

E-Ehh?! R-Really?! T-Then that means..

THUD!

"Owwiiee..." I whispered to myself as I rubbed my head when I accidentally bumped my head on the bedside table. The sun was up and the time is...

6:00 am..

I sighed in frustration as I sat up on my bed,it was just a dream! Dang it! And to think that Eli was living in this apartment already which was the best part! I groaned and then hopped off from bed to get ready.

"Jeez.. Having a dream where you are still on vacation makes you want to not go to school..." I said to myself.

But it really has been 3 months since we last saw each other.. I wonder what they are doing now..and how they have been doing..

I then looked at the calendar. It is the first day of school,I sighed again in frustration as I went to do my daily routine and then went to my new university after I was done readying.

And once I reached the university,I looked around in amazement,it was so spacious and the buildings were large,like they are mansions or working companies in other cities. I guess college life wouldn't be so bad but they said that it would be stressful. I wouldn't mind though since I picked a morning schedule,I wouldn't have to do anything related to studying by afternoon. I can also have my naps. I wonder what schedule Eli picked..probably afternoon schedule since she is a grumpy morning person. And as soon as I went to my new classroom,I then went to a vacant seat near the window,college doesn't really follow the seat plan or more like,we don't have one so we can sit wherever we want. To be honest,I like it that way so then I could have my hopes up if ever I see Eli outside somewhere.

Heh...who am'I kidding..? She said before she moved that she will be studying far from my former apartment..I must not let this thought pile up in my mind..class is going to start soon..

But then after a moment of gazing at the window,I accidentally noticed a familiar female that has yellow hair tied in a ponytail who was walking to the other building,which made my eyes blink and slowly formed a conclusion. Was that Eli-cchi? Still unsure,I was about to stand up but then the bell rang making me grit my teeth softly and just stayed in my seat.

I will just wait until class is over..I think I just saw her.. My heart was pumping with excitement of ever seeing her again..even just a glimpse...

Please time,could you just please speed up for a moment and then slow down once I started looking for her?

A/N:Annd here it is guys! The first chapter! Hope you all liked it! Have a good day there guys!