II.

Tomorrow, she knew that tomorrow she'll be at the airport. She will soon be off to another country. Along with going to a new environment, there will be new people to meet. With the new people she'll meet, she has to leave those she knew at home. Not only Hayami knew that, but Chiba knew as well. Both of them knew that she was leaving and so they decided to go out on a date. The silent couple was not sure on where they are going or doing for the day. Making today a day where they can just relax and if one of them wants to go somewhere, they will go. The raven haired boy saw a couple of familiar buildings while walking hand in hand with his quiet girlfriend. He soon pointed at a café in the direction they were heading, "Hey. Do you want to go there?" Looking at the location he pointed at she gave him a small nod and said yes.

Proceeding towards the small café Chiba gently squeezed his girlfriend's hand. The strawberry blonde girl turned to him and felt at ease. Holding hands made her feel at ease and then her thoughts trailed to what she was going to do today. Once thinking about it the feeling of relaxation left her and began to feel anxious. Letting it get to her she didn't notice that they were already inside their destination and then felt a chill from the air conditioning. The couple was about a foot away from the cashier and read the menu. "Hmmm. Decided on what you want?", Chiba asked while deciding what he wants. She read all the options and could not choose what she really wants. Thoughts of 'I don't knows' repeatedly trail her mind.

She decided to force herself to have something just so Chiba doesn't worry about her, "Why don't you choose for me? I won't mind." He nodded, then the two unlocked hands and walked towards the cashier. Looking around uninterested and the soon seeing the sniper couple right in front of him, he gave fake smile towards them, "Hello. What can I get for you two?" Looking back at the menu, Chiba gave his order: one chocolate cake, one iced coffee with milk, and raspberry iced tea. After the order was given, the two wait and watch the cashier get the pastry and drinks. The cashier soon returned and then subtly moves the tip jar. This goes unnoticed by the raven haired boy as he handed him the money for the food, then turned his attention to the jar and had dropped a few coins. Afterwards the two scan the room to find an empty table. Looking towards the left side of the room, Hayami spotted a small round table and began making her way there. Chiba saw and followed. The two then took their seats on the beige wooden chairs. He gave her the slice of chocolate cake and iced coffee he ordered. She looked at the pastry and began reminiscing on what happened months ago.


It was March 14, White Day. Hayami was walking with her boyfriend towards school and she noticed that he was acting strange. "He seems on edge this morning.", the strawberry blonde thought as she took a quick glance towards his face. She thought that she was taking just one short look, but instead she ended up staring. Her boyfriend soon felt a pair of eyes on him, and was surprised that it was her staring at him and he was completely off guard. After seeing his surprise and nervousness, Hayami couldn't help but find it adorable.

The usually calm and stoic Chiba was nervous! Letting out small giggle, Hayami felt at ease and then gently reached for his hand. Once again, he was stuttering and was blushing madly from this surprising action. "Umm… Chiba. You seem off this morning. Something on your mind?", she asked hoping to know what's causing him to be a nervous wreck. Right after the question was asked he quickly took out a small bag from the pocket of his coat, "H-h-here… I made this for you." All she could do is just stand there and look at the bag in silence for about a minute. Soon remembering what day it was today.


Coincidently he brought up the old memory and laughed, "Remember what happened the morning of White Day?" She then brought her attention back to her raved haired boyfriend. "Ahh yes. You were so cute." she teased as she took a sip of her iced coffee. Chiba then let out a small laugh. Putting the drink down, her small smile left her face giving a prolonged stare to her napkins. Eyeing every detail put into the piece of paper, getting lost in her own thoughts. "Cheer up. I know you're leaving tomorrow and it's going to be a while till we see each other face to face again." he said which snapped her back to reality. That is true, but will they really see each other like this again she thought. Looking down at the slice of cake she had barely touched, her stomach churned. She made an effort to finish the slice, but with no avail. All she can just think of how she can just say it. "Just say it" she keeps telling herself.

"Okay. I think I'm full." she said as she looked at the forced half-eaten cake. Chiba then nodded and then got up to throw his trash away. Hayami followed and thought about how she wasted a perfectly good piece of chocolate cake. Her mind wasn't just focused on the cake, instead on something else. After walking towards the trash bin she soon followed her boyfriend's pace. Leaving the café, the couple began walking around town not knowing where they are going next. Once a good half an hour has passed the two somehow ended up in a small park. Sitting on the swings, they made small talk and reminisce on their time together. Hearing memories they spent together made her feel incredibly happy and yet, she felt a tang of pain. She of course knows why, they'll be separated and far away from one another. She'll miss him like hell and she knows that he feels the same. Along with those feelings she felt distrust. Feeling that she'll just strain their relationship because of her decision to go off overseas. She slowly swinged and let her feet drag on the ground. Then she felt a soft nudge from Chiba, she turned her head towards his direction. Yet, she failed to try avoid contact and just stared at his face.

Hayami turned away from looking at his face, "I'm sorry…" Those two words was all she can get out before the silence takes over the conversation. No sounds were heard which made everything incredibly painful for the girl. She wants to hear him, and the silence is making the seconds passing by seem like hours. Inhaling and exhaling, Hayami finishes, "I-I'm sorry. I think it would be best for us to break up." Feeling incredibly guilty at what was said, she doesn't want to see what expression he might make. Looking down at the dirt in the ground, the strawberry blonde girl was afraid. Thoughts running through her mind on how Chiba will respond to this statement. Yet, what took her by surprise was just one word, "Okay."


Author's Note

Thinking up of what Chiba orders from Hayami was kind of challenging. Yet in the end I decided on chocolate cake. I love chocolate cake.

Thank you for reading this chapter and I hope you stay tuned for the next. Please leave either a review or a critique. It would be nice if you do, thank you. Hope you have a nice day!