A/N: Due to all your kind, and some flames messages through PM I decided to continue. As I stated in the previous a/n, I will sink with my KumiRei ship, don't doubt that not even a second. For the ones that wanted me to let this story go well, I am sorry but I won't. Do not worry about the pairing, I will throw a lot of curve balls to Reina because I want her to grow as a character, it's the least I can do. I did state that this wasn't going to be a sweet fic but who knows? everything could change in an instant, if you read this chapter you'll see what I'm talking about.

Anon: Thanks for reading and let me tell you that there was no ooc thing going on. And yeah Reina needs to be on the receiving end more, especially after how bad her personality is right now.

Syaoran Li Clow: I'm sorry but I won't let my story go. I just started with a bitter tone but it gets better, you'll see.

anumita .chakrabarty: I needed to let off some steam too and now I feel better. Sometimes we need these kinds of shocks in order to move on, I guess, thanks for reading.

elliehandesu: Granted! here's another chap and thanks to take your time to read and review, I appreciate it.

Deliberatee: I will sink with my ship too! but we have to recognize that those love confessions Reina pulled from that crazy head of hers were kinda uncalled for considering that she stopped mentioning that topic last episode. I did assume that she moved on but nooo, she had to come and break us and become the stupidest fangirl ever, screw being special I breathe through Taki's lungs now, just nonsense. I really hope they don't go the het route on hibike because...[insert infinite reasons here]. I want Reina to grow even if I have to hit her a little, lol. Thanks for reading and let's keep the hopes up!.

Thestral212: Jajaja lo comico es que la unica que vio a traves de mi engano fuiste tu! Por supuesto que es una pesadilla, yo amo a estos personajes lo suficiente para desear que sean felices. Simplemente use palabras hirientes que resumian parte del sentir colectivo con respecto a la destruccion de la relacion entre Reina y Kumiko. Gracias por leer esta historia tambien, no te preocupes que pronto actualizare las demas.

OTrizy: Thank you for your kind words. As soon as you read this chap you'll realize they weren't ooc.

Enjoy!

2.- Bittersweet questioning

"…ina" a soft voice called.

"Reina" tired eyes opened and purple orbs gaped at the person next to her.

"Kumiko?" the trumpeter was confused.

"You were having a very vivid dream" the auburn haired girl chuckled "you were even hitting me and calling my name in your sleep, what was that about?"

"Eh…"

So it was a dream, then. No wonder Kumiko was acting so indifferent and cold, the trumpeter clenched her right fist on her chest. There was something about that dream that made her feel hurt even if she couldn't recall all of it.

"I just…" the trumpeter was about to tell Kumiko about her dream when the person in the seat behind them patted the auburn haired girl's head, it was Asuka.

"Oumae-chan" Kumiko looked up and her senpai's blue orbs stared down at her.

"Huh?" the auburn haired girl asked confused "Yeah?"

"Wanna grab something to eat before heading to the station?" the blue-eyed senpai offered with a smile.

"Sure" Kumiko replied nonchalantly before turning to look at a very quiet Reina "You coming?" the auburn haired asked due to the trumpeter's sudden silence.

"I have somewhere to be" Reina snapped before standing and getting out of the now, almost empty bus.

What's with her?, Kumiko thought while standing to be suddenly hugged from behind by a very amused Asuka.

"Oh, so I finally have my chance to have a dinner date with my dear Oumae~chan" Asuka teased and Kumiko squealed.

The walk to the station was a lonely one. Reina didn't have somewhere to be but she felt the need to be alone. Since the day before, she had felt on edge.

First, she woke up in the middle of the night to find that Kumiko was not there, the auburn haired girl did the same during band camp and it was something that upset Reina a lot.

Then, the competition, she played her heart out during that solo to get bronze. The trumpeter had to recognize that it was a big achievement coming from a high school band that just last year didn't classify for the regional competition and a year later, went all the way to the nationals.

Still, I couldn't win gold for Taki-sensei, the brunette sighed while staring at her shoes.

There was that issue too, she shouted that she liked her sensei in front of an auditorium full of people. She felt brave at that moment but just, seconds later, embarrassment was shown all over her face. It was thanks to the auburn haired girl's support what made her feel at ease.

Kumiko…

Taki-sensei…

Deep inside she knew that she didn't have a chance with her teacher but she wanted to hear the truth from him. That's why she declared her love for him again, this time in front of the entire trumpet section.

And I got rejected in the worst way, I feel so humiliated…

I am such a fool, tears fell on her loafers and Reina tilted her head confused. She felt extremely embarrassed now that she realized her actions. The trumpeter had to recognize that what she did had been a very bold move but, that didn't mean that was the smartest way to go. Now all her section knew and soon, the entire band would know her well kept secret.

It will only take a short time for everybody to know about my infatuation with our sensei, rumors will soon spread and it might reach the principal's ears and that would mean trouble, I really didn't think this thing through, Reina sighed while drying up her tears.

Out of nowhere, the little bit she remembered of the dream she had about Kumiko and Asuka came to mind, and the soloist frowned. And again, she felt a pang on her chest and her heart skipped several beats at the mere thought of Kumiko accepting a kiss from their senpai.

I don't recall the situation but I do remember that kiss vividly and it hurts but, why?

Why does it bother me that Kumiko kisses somebody else?

It's not that I like her that way anyways, right?

Right?

The train arrived and the soloist entered. Due to the time, it was fairly empty so she took a seat and placed her trumpet case next to her.

With a long sigh, Reina closed her eyes and rubbed the bridge of her nose, the brunette was physically and emotionally drained and those confusing thoughts regarding the auburn haired euphonium player weren't helping either.

I'm so glad that tomorrow's Sunday so I don't have to go to school and deal with the mess I created…

Besides, what with that 'dinner invitation' Asuka extended to Kumiko, anyways?

Since when the two of them are that close?

And most importantly, why on earth I felt so mad about it?

Asuka decided on eating ramen with Kumiko, as a senpai the brunette decided to treat the younger girl. While waiting for their orders, Asuka gaped at Kumiko when the latter walked to the restroom.

There's something about Kumiko that is attractive but, at the same time, terrifying. Maybe is the way she expresses her thoughts, it's like she doesn't have a filter or just common sense but that's endearing in its own way, the brunette was lost in her own world of thoughts that didn't notice when Kumiko came back and ordered drinks for the two of them. Just when Kumiko opened her can of tea Asuka reacted.

"When did you get back?" Asuka grinned fixing the rim of her glasses "did you learn how to teleport, Kumiko-chan?"

"You were in your own world and I didn't want to intrude" the auburn haired player commented while handing an unopened can of tea to her senpai who immediately opened it and drank half of it in two big gulps.

"Being sweet will get you nowhere unless…" Asuka wiggled her eyebrows and smiled cheekily "you want to" Kumiko almost choke with her drink and the older euphonium player smiled amused before thanking the waitress that brought them their orders.

"Is it too hard for you to be serious, senpai?" Kumiko glared at Asuka before taking some chopsticks and started eating her food.

"Oh, but I am" Asuka added before sipping some ramen "the thing is that your brain blinkers just allow you to think in one direction, Oumae-chan"

"What do you mean" Kumiko frowned and tilted her head confused.

"That the only person you see or think about is certain trumpeter that is very in love with a very much known conductor of ours" Asuka whispered before continue eating.

"Wha…" Kumiko's chopsticks fell with a soft thud on the table.

How do they know?, the auburn haired player thought mortified.

"Your puppy eyes when Kousaka-san is around are so obvious" Asuka commented nonchalantly while pointing her chopsticks at Kumiko's face "and don't get me started on the way you check her out, you little hentai"

"It's…not what you th…think!" Kumiko's face couldn't be redder. She quickly covered it with her hands but Asuka saw it and chuckled.

"Chill girl, coz your senpai is here to help" the third year added while finishing her ramen "I have a theory and a proposal for you"

"Agh…Theory? Proposal? What?" Kumiko was too flabbergasted to think straight.

"My theory is that miss trumpet is not as straight as she looks" Asuka ordered another beverage before continuing "meaning that I believe that she has some feelings for you"

"Do you really think so?" Kumiko's eyes sparkled with a mixture of different feelings including hope.

"Yup and this is the right time to tell you my proposal" Asuka stretched her arms before whispering "how about the two of us pretend to date to see if my theory is correct? And let me tell you that it is" Asuka opened her second can of tea "I am more than 70% sure that Kousaka-san has some more romantic feelings towards you"

"Agh…" Kumiko was speechless but her thoughts were travelling at light speed.

If that's true, I will have my chance to win Reina's heart but if things go wrong I will lose her not only as a love interest but also as a friend and that would kill me, the auburn haired girl was actually considering her senpai's proposition.

"She just needs a little push" the third year drank some of her tea "that is where I come in handy and help you out"

"Can you give me some time to think about it?" Kumiko whispered.

"Of course, that's what senpais are for, after all" Asuka added while paying the bill "to help our little kōhais with their affairs and infatuations" Kumiko couldn't help but groan and the third year just giggled amused.

A/N: Thanks for reading, you see? chap 1 wasn't that ooc considering that it came from Reina's crazy mind, lol. Review to continue?