"Mail call!" Miku shouted out loud, holding a few letters. Most of them were addressed to Alex. As Miku carried it, one fell to the floor. Toeto noticed it and handed it to Luka. Thinking it belonged to her. It was an advertisement for a new amusement part opening.
"Well... Thank you Toeto." Luka smiled. She handed it to Alex who read it.
"I guess I know what we will be doing this Saturday." Alex exclaimed while raising the ad. A trip to the Amusement Park was perfect. Everyone would have fun and play games.
Saturday did indeed came. The group caught a bus to drive down to the gates. After purchasing the one day pass, they all stood there and looked around. Rin and Miku wanted to run off like kids, but Alex stopped them.
"We can't run off so fast. So we will make two groups. First group will be Luka, Toeto, Rin, Len, Teto and Meiko. Second group will be Myself, Miku, Kaito, Haku and Neru. We have much time until I call you all in. Lunch will be at the food court on the west side of the park. Until then, let's have fun."
They all agreed as Luka picked Toeto up in her arms and carried her with the first group. Alex guided his group over to some of the other rides.
Miku latched onto Alex's arm as if she did not want to loose him. She was really attached to Alex. Haku noticed her action and looked down at Neru's arm. She wanted to grab it, but Neru pointed up at a roller coaster "Let's do that one. I think the drop is ideal for the thrill." Haku shook her head, seeing the ride.
"N-no. I can't stand roller coaster." Alex sighed. He explained "You guys can ride it. I can wait here with Haku." while taking out the pad. Apparently, it was reacting lately to Haku's body. Heat building up in the heart region. After a sadden Miku told Alex he was an idiot, they stood in line to ride the roller coaster. Alex had a chat with Haku.
"Something wrong? I noticed you were blushing." he grinned. Haku looked away from his eyes and focused on the ground. Her face blushing more.
"I kind of like Neru more than a friend. But she would never think of me as a person to love."
They came back from the ride. Miku looked excited as ever. Neru was the same but Kaito looked sick. Alex then proposed "Let's do something that Haku wants. Lead the way!" He encouraged her. Haku looked around. She eyed attractions that seemed scary or too exciting. The choice was on her. She snapped and pointed at a haunted house of all things. Alex the had the best idea.
"Alright. Haku, take Neru inside. We can wait out here." But Miku interrupted with "I want to ride too."
Neru looked at Haku who was a bit shocked she pointed at the one thing she hated.
The two loaded up on one of the carts and moved inside. Neru's body was stiff like stone, but Haku was looking around with fright. They were fake but just the thought gave her nightmares. As one ghost popped out, she grabbed onto to Neru who was too busy to even look at the surrounding. She was busy on the phone. When they exited the ride, Neru stepped off the ride but Haku was crawling out.
"Haku, you do know you are not forced to ride anything." Neru said, a bit cold. Miku tried to lighten the heavy mood with "Why don't you two go swimming? You don't need to really do much." trying to pull Haku to her feet. Neru sighed and agreed. Alex quickly changed their outfits with the pad.
Neru's outfit changed. She wore an orange tank top with a white band horizontally wrapped around. Paired with tight orange swim short. Haku lightly shrieked when she had her outfit. It was silver with dark purple lining one piece bikini. The top section crossed under her chest area and extended to the bottom portion. Very revealing for a shy one.
Kaito rubbed his chin "You look really good in that one, Haku" but after saying that line, out of no where came Meiko who clothesline'd him into the ground like a pro wrestler.
"Go on you two. Enjoy the pool." Meiko calmly said, even if she was grabbing Kaito's lifeless wrists.
The two entered the water park area. Neru found a seat and preceded to lay down. Haku walked over nervously.
"D-don't you want to go swimming?" she asked. Haku was unsure if this will go well. Neru gave a grunt and tossed on her belly.
"You can go swimming. I do not like the water that much." her mood sounded annoyed. Haku looked around, nervous. She took the chair besides Neru and sat there. Neru looked up at her and asked "Why are you sitting here? Go have fun." but Haku blushed lightly.
"I-i can't have fun without someone with me." Neru sighed at her comment, turning over on her back once more.
"Haku, we got about an hour till lunch." and pulled out her phone. Haku broke the silence and asked Neru "S-so how is your game coming along?" nervous and hoped she did not shrug it off. Neru did not show much enthusiasm but responded with "It has been good. I am the first on the server to get that awesome sword everyone wanted but I was thinking of asking 'Darin' the Dark Knight his real name and where he lived. Why? You do not really like the game anyways."
Haku looked away. "N-nothing. I just didn't want total silence." the conversation ending there.
Of course, after the wait everyone was at the food court. Neru and Haku were back in their standard clothes and met up with the rest. They sat at a big table, each sitting next to one another. Haku pulled out a boxed lunch. She opened the lid and Teto was gazing at it in amazement.
"Did you make that? It looks so nice!" her eyes beaming at one of the fried eggs.
"Y-yes." Haku said. But looking at it, she made too much for herself. She looked over at Neru who was focused on the phone once more. She offered a bit.
"Nah. I ate already. Besides, I do not like eggs that much." Neru did not even glance at it. Haku felt as if she was growing distant with Neru. Teto gazed once more at the food before Haku gave her half.
Miku leaned over to Alex and whispered "Neru seems pretty rude to Haku. And Haku really just wants to be nice." but Alex replied "It's obvious that Haku loves Neru. But Neru fails to see it." keeping their gossip to each other.
By the end of the day, Haku felt sad. Luka noticed her mood and had the perfect idea.
"Why don't we ride the Ferris wheel? The sun setting is perfect from there." Toeto pulled her hat over, afraid of heights. Haku looked up, a bit of hope in her eyes. Neru placed a hand over her face.
"Let's just go home..." she asked before Haku took her wrist and ran over to the Ferris wheel. The group decided to stay and wait. "Let's hope nothing bad happens..."
As the ride began, Haku looked at Neru who looked outside the window in boredom. Haku looked out the same side to comment. "Isn't the sun setting relaxing, Neru?" she was calmer now. Haku sighed. "I guess. But it's not fun." her eyes catching Haku's depressed state. Her head hanging low. She turned her head to Haku and asked "What is the matter?"
Haku curled her hands into a fist as if trying to let something out.
"N-neru. I wanted to thank you so much for being my best friend. Well, my only friend." Haku's eyes trailing around the room and unable to even meet Neru's.
"Yeah. You helped me a lot and I always thought of you as a fun kind. Why are you acting like this? It's scary." Neru threw her words in the mix. Haku wanted to say it. She had to say it. The ride already stopped them on the top, trapping the two for a good minute or two. It was silent. Haku fiddled with her hair, unable to look at Neru again.
"H-haku. What is it?" Neru asked once more, sitting next to Haku. At that moment, Haku failed to show her feelings and said "I would like to play that game some time with you!"now realizing that is not her real words.
"Oh? I can help you set up an account. It's not too hard. But don't expect me to help you all the time. The game is more fun to learn on your own." she said with pride, placing her hands on her hips. Haku smiled, even if she failed to tell her feelings there. She giggled and laughed as the ride continued back down.
Later that night, Neru logged on a famous online game. She received mail from Haku's character, called Halu. It was mostly a thank you letter. Neru felt glad that Haku was enjoying the game for now.
"She will get bored of it in a week. But... I have to admit. I do like how she wanted to try it." Neru told herself, blushing lightly. She sent another letter saying no problem while she went out to a high level area and started to farm. She killed a few creatures here and there. A typical end of the day for her.
Haku on the other hand, logged off for now. She found the game a bit scary at times unless she was grouped with Neru. She passed down the halls, entered the music booth and started to sing a melody. Her voice was very eerie and sometimes scary at the right tempo and pitch. She listened to the recording and felt as if her voice was not meant to sing. Then again, Neru never could sing. She sighed, walking over to the kitchen and pulling out a spare bottle of sake.
Neru heard the small noise and walked over to the kitchen as well, seeing Haku drinking a small portion of Sake.
"Haku. Why are you drinking?" she asked lightly. Haku nearly dropped the bottle as she turned around quickly.
"Oh umm.. I w-was just taking a break." she stuttered. Neru moved the bottle away and looked at her eyes.
"You were singing again? Jeez Haku, you are always like this. You sing a bit, you hear it, then you drink. You do not need to sing in the first place." but Haku started to tear up.
"I really want to sing. But I tend to feel like I scare people or hurt their ears." she sat on one of the kitchen chairs. Neru shook her head.
"I can never sing. At least you have a voice. And... well I am a bit jealous of you. I wish I could sing." Neru let her real self talk that night. Haku blushed and cleared her face of tears. She picked her head up and laughed lightly to Neru.
"That's the Haku I know." Neru nodded. That moment, Haku threw her arms around Neru and said "You always make me happy. Even when I am down. Thank you." Neru felt it was too close, but hugged her lightly back.
"Y-yeah. Now go to sleep. You might wake the others." Haku nodded and walked off. She was happier now.
Haku thought to herself "Maybe someday I can tell her my feelings. I want to be more than friends with her."