Chapter 2 Going By

Eleanor awoke in a sweat, gripped her chest and sat up in pain, with every beat her heart made causing sheer agony. But this time she had medication to coup with it, but she was unable to hide the pained gasp that she made as she sat up, waking up Miyuki in the process.

-"Eli?"- she could hear her in pain, -"Oh my god Eli!"-

Eleanor reached towards her nightstand and reaching for the small medicine pill bottle but Miyuki quickly reached for them and helped Eleanor take them.

Miyuki gently eased Eleanor back down on to the bed, picked up a small cloth and wiped the sweat off her forehead, face, neck and chest. Eleanor still clutched her chest, twisted and turned on the bed as the pain was slowly fading and her breathing slowed. Miyuki's heart only dropped as she watched her angel slowly ease from her suffering, she wished she could swap her heart with Eleanor's and that way she would no longer be in pain.

Miyuki patted Eleanor's forehead with the cloth, -"You feeling better?"- she asked watching her breathing slow down.

"Yeah a little…"

She rested her back against the cold wooden frame, "I can't take this anymore." She spoke as she ran her hand down her face, "Three days of this…I don't think I can handle this anymore."

-"I know."- Miyuki pulled Eleanor towards her, -"But it'll get better."-

"When? When my heart finally gives out!"

-"Eli!"-

"I don't even think these pills are working."

-"They are working, look you're not in pain anymore."- She rubbed Eleanor's arm, -"We still have to take you to the hospital for the treatment the doctor talked about. You'll get all better soon."-

Eleanor took a deep breath, "Yeah I believe you," Eleanor stood up.

-"Where you going?"-

"Going to take a shower." Miyuki stared at her rather sexy body as she walked towards the door, "Wanna join me?" she smirked.

-"I'd love too, but you know we can't make love."-

"I know that, but I love it when we kiss." Miyuki smiled as she joined Eleanor and closed the door behind them as the sound of running water could be heard.

The alarm started ringing throughout the home as someone reached from beneath the blankets and switched it off. A figure rose from the bed, her hair in shambles as she stood and moved the curtain to reveal the morning sun just rising.

Hearing her dear girlfriend waking up due to the alarm clock, -"Shizuma…you forgot to set off the alarm last night."-

-"Damn it…and I was having a good dream too."- Shizuma rose to a sitting position, -"I thought I turned if off last night."-

-"You forgot."-

-"Can you blame me, school sucks sometimes."-

-"The semester has been getting a bit rough."- Nagisa replied.

-"Yeah it has, I had to write up to four papers for four different classes it's like those professors want to kill me."- Shizuma threw herself back on the bed, -"When do we get our break!"- Shizuma cried out through the pillow she put over her face.

-"Actually it starts today."-

-"Eh?"- Shizuma perked her head from the pillow seeing Nagisa look over a school calendar.

-"Yeah we have our break now isn't that amazing."-

-"Oh thank god."- Shizuma exhaled deeply in relief, -"Another day back there and I would die from boredom."-

-"And yet you're top in your class."-

-"It's kind of hard to stay awake when you already know what they're talking about."-

Nagisa put her hands on her hips, -"Easy for you to say, it's been very tough for me. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to cry because something was too tough for me to understand."-

-"What? Really?"-

Nagisa nodded, -"Don't you remember when I stayed extra hours at the library after our classes were over. It was to keep studying."-

-"Nagisa why didn't you tell me, I would've gladly helped you out."-

-"You were already busy with those exams and the paper you had to write, I didn't want to bother you."-

-"Nagisa I could care less about what I have to do, I would've helped you no matter what."- Nagisa took a seat next to Shizuma, -"I may be lazy most of the times Nagisa, but never for you."- Shizuma hugged Nagisa from behind, -"Next time promise me you'll tell me whenever you need help okay."-

-"Okay."-

-"And if you don't…well I'm going to have to punish you."- She whispered into Nagisa's ear with a smirk, and just by holding her she could tell Nagisa's face was probably getting red.

-"Shizuma…I promise I'll ask you for help."-

-"Good."- Shizuma kissed her little sweetheart, -"Come on I'll cook you breakfast."-

-"What? You never cook in the morning."-

-"Yeah well, I want to do something special for you."- Shizuma stood up and headed towards the bathroom to wash up, Nagisa headed to the other bathroom to take a shower. Once Nagisa was done she headed towards the living room to see Shizuma right across from it making breakfast for the both of them.

Nagisa leaned on the couch and looked around as she crossed her arms something Shizuma took notice of.

-"Something bothering you?"-

-"I miss them."- Shizuma looked at Nagisa.

-"Well we still call them up and chat with them."-

-"It's not the same Shizuma, I miss having Eli here and Miyuki."- Nagisa lowered her head, -"Our days were always so much more awesome with them around."-

-"But we still have fun…right?"-

Nagisa looked at Shizuma and knew how she was feeling and quickly rushed to her, -"Oh no no, Shizuma you always make my days so great and you make laugh. It's just... I just miss the company…don't you?"-

Shizuma looked around then at her Nagisa, -"Yeah you're right, this place just hasn't been the same without them."-

-"Shizuma could we go live in London?"- Shizuma sighed as she smiled at her cute girlfriend.

-"Not a day goes by that I think the exact same thing my little Nagisa."-

-"Really Shizuma?"-

-"Yeah…this place has been lonely and Chikaru lives way too far."-

Nagisa hugged Shizuma, -"Then lets go!"-

-"Not yet, if we do decide to go through with this we have to find a place to stay over there and transfer all our classes."-

-"We can call Eli and ask if we can stay at her place for a while."-

Shizuma giggled, -"Knowing Eli she would want us to stay with them."-

-"I wouldn't mind."-

-"Now now Nagisa, we don't want to intrude."- Shizuma caressed Nagisa's face, -"Look if we're really serious about this we'll do it."-

-"I'm serious about it Shizuma."-

-"I'll give Miyuki a call later and talk to her about this."-

Nagisa's face lit up, -"Really!?"-

-"Yup, I promise."-

-"Now come on lets eat and we'll talk about this later okay."- She smiled.

-"Alright Shizuma."-

In a dark room where the sunlight was completely covered by the thick curtains, a certain girl clung onto her red haired girlfriend as they slept in. Neither of them having to work today and the feeling of being so comfortable within each other's arms that neither one of them wanted to leave.

"It's eleven in the morning babe."

-"I know."- Momomi held Scarlet closer to her, -"I don't want to get up."-

Scarlet chuckle at Momomi's laziness, "Well we can't just stay here all day."

-"I want too…I'm so comfortable and I don't want to let you go."-

Scarlet climbed on top of Momomi, "Maybe I can help you get your day going." She pinned her hands to the bed then kissed her neck for a moment.

-"Oh I didn't know you could get this feisty in the morning…I love it."-

Scarlet's long red ocean of hair flowing behind her almost falling over the bed as she leaned closer to her lover.

"I can be just as feisty as you."

-"Really, I fail to believe that."- In one quick movement Momomi broke free from Scarlet's grip and flipped her over now with Momomi being on top of her girlfriend and pinning her hands against the bed, locking their fingers together. Momomi released one of her hands to caress Scarlet's soft porcelain skin, while Scarlet's free hand roamed all over Momomi's body.

Momomi moaned in pleasure as she smiled at her amazing girlfriend, -"You really are feisty this morning."- Scarlet smiled in return.

"Guess I picked it up from you." She said before flipping Momomi over and regaining her position back on top.

-"Kitty's got claws."- she teased.

"So wanna fool around."

-"Isn't it a bit early?"-

"Since when did that bother you?"

Momomi only smirked, -"Mmm well I suppose you're right, it never has."- she lifted her hand and held the back of Scarlet's head and lowered it to her so they could kiss and kiss they did, which eventually ended with the two having a passionate morning filled with pleasure. Once they finished they took a shower together and got dressed ready to start their day, Scarlet sat in front of a mirror brushing her long red locks of hair.

Momomi walked inside the room, she pulled up a chair and sat next to Scarlet and helped her with her hair.

But she stopped for a moment, turned Scarlet to face her, -"How's your eye?"- She softly glided her fingers down her eye.

Scarlet took Momomi's hand that rested on her cheek, "Still the same."

-"What an idiot, he knew you were there."-

Scarlet smiled, "It's alright, accidents do happen."

-"He made you lose your sight."-

"No one could've known how bright it was gonna be."

-"Yeah and he pointed the light on you because he panicked right,"- Momomi scoffed, -"Bullshit."-

"Come on Momomi the doctor said it was temporary."- She kissed Momomi to reassure her, "Besides I still have one good eye. Although you were kinda harsh on him afterwords." Scarlet giggled.

-"I regret none of it, he deserved it."- Momomi resumed brushing Scarlet's ocean of hair.

"Well at least he won't do it again."

-"He better not, or next time I'll won't go so easy on him."-

"Though I'll admit he pissed me off when I couldn't see anymore through that eye."

After a bit of brushing Scarlet leaned back towards Momomi, surprising her a little but took advantage of it and wrapped her arms around her stomach. Momomi would always show Scarlet just how much she meant to her.

-"So Carly what's the plan for today."-

"Hmm how about we try out that new ice cream place."

-"mmm alright."-

"Then we can go visit Nora, if you want."

-"I don't mind, haven't seen her in a week."- After a small kiss on the cheek Scarlet left the room to allow Momomi to get changed. She opened her closet and spotted the black leather pants that Scarlet had gotten her and she thought why not wear them today. She exited her room to find Scarlet waiting for her leaning against the counter who looked at her.

"Hey you're wearing the pants I got you."

-"Yeah they fit great."- Momomi spun around to let Scarlet get a good look.

"And you look amazingly hot." she traced Momomi's sexy body with her eyes.

"Getting excited are we?."

"I Just want to let my girl know she's beautiful." Scarlet held Momomi's waist and pulled her closer to her.

-"You're gonna show me off or what?"- she smirked.

"I could do that, but then some people might want to steal you away from me."

Momomi laughed, -"It would be worse if we made them jealous."-

"Such a tease."

-"I don't see why not, but I'd rather not take that risk."-

"Alrighty, but I'm still going to let people know that you're my girl." The two girls exited their apartment and made their way downstairs to get to their car.

The two girls headed to the Ice cream shop Scarlet had talked about and the two sat down with their ice creams in hand. They sat and enjoyed their ice creams while they talked about trivial things, just enjoying each other's company.

Momomi looked to her left, outside the glass window eyeing a place that looked vaguely familiar to another building she first took refuge after she had broken up with Kaname.

Scarlet followed her gaze, "What's that?"

-"A stupid memory."-

"Stupid?"

-"It looks like a place I stayed in Japan after Kaname had broken up with me."- Momomi explained, -"that's when Eleanor found me."-

"Nora found you?"

-"Yeah, in such a pathetic state."- She took a bite of her cone, -"She wiped the tears off my face…and I was mean to her."- Scarlet listened closely, -"But she never left me, she was…my first real friend."- Momomi cracked a smile.

Momomi's phone began to beep and after pulling it out of her pocket rage began to pour in her eyes.

"Momomi? Who is it?"

Momomi slammed her phone on the table, -"Who do you think."-

"Are you serious?" Momomi nodded and showed her phone to Scarlet, "I thought she'd never call you again."

Before Momomi could respond, the door to the shop opened and the person who stood at the door filled Momomi with anger.

-"So this is where you've been."- A tall woman stood by the door, her menacing eyes staring at Momomi as she flicked her dark hair away from her face.

-"What are you doing here!?"- The tension in the room was thick, luckily they were the only people in the shop as of now.

-"We're waiting for our coach to take us back to the plane so we can get out of this dump, and I saw you across the street so I thought I might pay a visit."-

-"What makes you think I want a visit from you!"-

-"Still so angry, I missed that side of you."- she smirked.

-"I didn't miss you one bit!"-

Kaname laughed, -"Are you sure, I bet you miss having me around and do all the things we used to do."-

-"As if! Like hell I'd go back to someone who didn't give a damn about having a relationship."- Momomi clenched her fist.

-"What can I say, you were in the way but now you can come back to me and we can be like before."-

-"Fu—"- Scarlet having enough of Kaname interrupted Momomi and stood beside her.

-"She's not going anywhere so you best back off."- Scarlet spoke with an aggressive tone.

Kaname looked at her unphased, -"So I see you're still with this trash huh Momomi?"-

Kaname turned to momomi, -"Come on Momomi you could have done better."- And in a flash a balled fist came flying towards Kaname that connected to her face pushing her back.

-"Don't you dare say something about her again!"- Momomi warned, her fists still balled ready to throw another punch.

Kaname wiped the small bit of blood of her lip as she chuckled, -"Interesting, we'll see just how long this relationship lasts till you're just dying to be back with me again. Well I have to go, I'm sure the coach is back and we can get on out of here."- Kaname turned to walk away, -"Good seeing you again Momomi."-

Kaname turned to glance at Scarlet, -"It won't be long till she's bored of you, and trust me, do yourself a favor and dump this girl before she ruins you."-

Momomi was just about ready to give Kaname another punch but felt Scarlet's gentle hand holding hers easing her rage.

The two stared at Kaname till she disappeared behind the building and could no longer be seen.

"Momomi—"

-"What!?"- She shouted, Scarlet was shocked but not surprised by her response.

"I—" Scarlet exhaled, "I'm sorry." Momomi looked at her, "We never should have come here."

Her expression softened as she took a breath, -"I'm not mad at you."-

"It's because of me that she showed up here." Scarlet grabbed the car keys, "Come on lets go." As she opened the door she felt Momomi's hand grab her wrist and spun her around to take her in an embrace.

-"I'm not angry at you,"- her voice softened, -"and it wasn't your fault either."-

Scarlet hugged her back, "I should have never suggested coming here and you would have never had to see her."

Momomi leaned towards Scarlet to give her a reassuring kiss, -"This wasn't anything you did okay."- The smile she had earlier was returning, -"Come on, let's go pick up a couple of movies and head to Eleanor's place."-

"Yeah." But Scarlet still felt terrible, feeling like this was her fault even though Momomi had told her it wasn't and Momomi quickly noticed it.

-"Hey look at me."- she gently guided her head to stare into her beautiful blue eyes, -"Let's just forget this ever happened. Carly you know I would never do anything to hurt you."- This time she gave Scarlet a deeper kiss and she didn't care if anyone was watching, she loved Scarlet with all her heart.

She smiled warmly at Scarlet, -"Come on lets go."-

As they walked back to the car Momomi turned to Scarlet, -"I'll say one thing, I've waited a long time do that."- The two girls softly laughed as they hopped inside the car and drove off.

End Chapter 2