That should've been enough time to keep you guys thinking.
And so the story continues!
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- Notice: Original characters may be added for suspense, a catalyst, etc. Lifestyles and settings may deviate from the original manga/anime.
- Warning: May contain suggested themes. Yuri implied.
Ritsu arrived ontop of the rooftop as she felt the cool sea breeze whip around her face. She walked to the other side as she watched the sun completely set. The sky turned into a darker shade of blue as night approached. Her fingers reached for her phone as she quickly texted Mugi. 'I hope this turns out well...' She braced herself for what would come next.
The door opened shortly as Mio arrived at the rooftop. She was holding the rose and letter in one hand. Her heart raced at the sight of the boy. She stepped forward scanning the area, no one else was there besides the two of them.
The wind picked up holding Mio's braided hair afloat for a few seconds. It was starting to get cold. She instinctively covered her chest with her arms as she approached the boy.
Ritsu could feel Mio's presence as she kept her distance. Her heart rate quickened as she knew what her best friend would ask first.
Mio swallowed hard before summing up the courage to speak. "A-Are you the boy, the one from the dance?"
He had her back turned against Mio.
"The masquerade dance, last Friday." The bassist had a serious tone in her voice.
He didn't respond.
"Were you the boy I danced with, the one who kissed me that night?" He still didn't reply, she was starting to grow irritated.
"Who are you?" That was her final question. If he remained silent she was going to throw a fit.
His lips stayed shut.
"He's Rin Takemoto." Someone called from the door. It was Mugi, she stood beside the door as her blonde hair flew in the air.
"Rin?" Mio renounced quietly. She recalled what her friends had told her about him. 'He was the boy that Azusa and Yui met. Rin Takemoto was the person who seemed close to Mugi. He was the boy that Mugi kissed at the dance.'
She looked confused as she stared at both of them. 'What is going on?'
Mugi walked towards Mio, she looked very serious. The boy finally turned around observing the two girls. He moved past Mio and stood beside the pianist.
"He is the boy who you danced with last Friday. Rin is the person who kissed you."
"I-I don't get it." Mio looked confused than ever before.
"Rin is a close friend of mine. He is someone who is...interested in you."
"But...Azusa and Yui, they saw you kiss him."
Rin looked away as he blushed.
"They are correct, I kissed him." She watched Mio's expression as she continued. "It was only a formality though. To be accurate, I kissed him on his forehead for good luck before he asked you to dance."
Mio thought for a while as some parts were starting to clear up. "So, you knew who he was all along..and you didn't tell me?" Mio started to look hurt by Mugi's actions.
"It's not like I didn't want to tell you, the timing had to be right."she spoke sincerely to her friend. "Rin had to be ready."
Mio looked at the boy, he was too quiet. He hadn't said a word at all. She walked up close to him and looked him in the eye."Why aren't you talking? You should be the one answering my questions, not Mugi." She looked angrily at him.
No words came out of his mouth.
"Mio, Rin is a a bit...shy." She tried to rationalize the situation.
"Shy?" 'He didn't seem that way when he asked me to dance.'
"He...uses his cell phone to communicate with new people." Rin looked at Mugi, she was really good at telling white lies.
Mio looked at the two, that reason sounded silly. "But he can talk..."
"Yes, he can." She smiled at Mio. "He just needs time to get used to you."
'What am I getting myself into?' Mio thought. She didn't know how to take this all in. It wasn't like anything she had expected.
Rin realized that she looked disappointed so he took out his phone and started writing into it. Once he finished he showed her the message.
- Im sorry. Please don't be mad at Mugi. It was all my fault. I should've told you, but I didn't know how to. -
Mio looked at the phone. "I'm not mad..." Her eyes met Rin's. "I just don't know how I feel about all this right now..."
He typed into his device once again.
- I understand. -
"I-I'm really sorry, I can't do this right now." She met their eyes before walking towards the door.
Rin was about to chase her until Mugi stood her ground and held his arm. She shook her head. "She needs time to think this through, it's a lot to take in."
"I know..." Ritsu finally spoke.
Mio decided not to go back to the party. Instead, she headed straight for her room. So many thoughts flooded her mind. She had finally met the masked boy, but he wasn't what she imagined him to be. Her hand rummaged through her bag reaching for her phone. 'I need to call Ritsu, maybe she would know what to do.'
She dialed the number waiting for her best friend to pick up on the other end. It rang until it was directed to the voicemail.
She placed the phone on her bedside table.
- Ring Ring Ring -
She immediately answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Mio?"
"Ritsu!" The bassist yelled into her phone.
"Whoaa" Ritsu held her phone out of her ear. "Uh, i mean what's up? Why are you so loud, did something happen?"
"I've got so much to tell you." She proceeded to tell her the events that happened tonight.
"Hmm..." Ritsu lay in deep thought as Mio finished her story. "I can't believe you actually met him..."
"Yeah, me too..." Mio recalled the boy, Rin Takemoto. "But it's so different from what I had expected..."
"Mhmm."
"So what should I do Ritsu?"
"Uhh..."
"Ritsu..."
"..."
"Ritsu.."
"..."
"Ritsu!" She yelled into her phone.
"Ok, ok. I've got it!" The drummer exclaimed.
"Tell me."
A grin formed around the drummer's face. "I personally don't think you should judge a book by it's cover. I mean, you don't even know him that well. What if he turns out to be a great guy?"
Mio wondered on the possibility.
"It's like one of those sappy love stories. Like...the little mermaid!" Ritsu broke out into laughter. "This is going to sound silly, but what if the ony way you can get him to talk is by falling in love with him or better yet giving him a kiss?"
The bassist blushed at her suggestions. "R-Ritsu are you serious?"
"Yup."
Mio remained quiet, her situation was truly similar. What if Ritsu was right?
"Hey Mio."
"Yes?"
"I have to go to sleep now, i've got to wake up early tomorrow." She yawned into the phone.
"I understand. Sorry to keep you up."
"It's no problem." She stretched on the other side of the phone. "Good luck with everything on your end."
"Yeah..."
"Well, goodnight Mio."
"Goodnight Ritsu."
She hung up the phone placing it on the table once more. Her body turned to the side reaching for the lamp's switch. She pressed the button and the whole room was encased in darkness. 'love...'
Ritsu hung up the phone. She had gotten to her room just in the nick of time. Who knew keeping her cover would be this difficult?
She entered the bathroom fixing her hair to how it normally was. Her fingers carefully removed the hazel contacts placing them into a container. She washed her face before looking at herself into the mirror. Ritsu was herself once again.
She jumped into her bed recollecting what had happened. 'Who knows how Mio will take this...' Her mind pondered.
- Knock Knock -
Someone arrived at Ritsu's door. It immediately opened as Mugi entered.
She had just come back from the party, which had recently ended.
"Are you ok?" She moved to sit beside Ritsu's bed.
"Yeah.." The brunette moved closer as she turned to her side.
"So what are you going to do now?" Mugi looked at the girl curiously.
"I don't know...go along with it? It's not like I really have a choice."
Mugi smiled. For once she didn't know how this story would end if Ritsu continued down this path. Although, there was something about this uncertainty that intrigued her. "...Then do it, become Rin and get close to her."
Ritsu watched Mugi's blonde hair. "Yeah..." She lowered her gaze as she became unsure if this was the right thing to do.
"Don't worry, i'll help you until the end." Mugi reassured her friend.
Ritsu gave a faint smile. She rubbed her eye as she started to grow tired. Mugi quickly noticed how exhausted Ritsu looked. She slowly stood up.
"Well you need to get your rest."
"Yeah..." Ritsu looked at Mugi.
"See you tomorrow morning...as Rin."
Ritsu nodded. She watched the girl leave the room. Her body shifted to supine position. 'Rin Takemoto..' She switched the lights off .
Was it what you guys had expected? It would've been a bit too early for Ritsu to confess, there aren't enough heart events yet...so let's go make some in the next chapter!
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- Replies:
Raine101: haha, yes! it's really bad since i spoil my little sister 24/7, haha. Yup, it's a classic scene. Well from where i am it's only sunday now, but i'm really trying my best to keep my word.
Yukina-Tenma: i'm sure everyone's dieing to know as well!
Keeper Aki: thanks!
Nashiturou27: Hey there! Glad to have you on board, thanks! Of course, haha, i have to keep you guys thinking. Haha, so many mugitsu scenes, and more on the way! maybe she will, haha.
Hiyo-Chi:oh wow, haha. That's great to hear! Ritsu's such a charmer, haha.
Ritsu T: definitely!
ritsunny: i'm sure many of you guys were excited, haha.
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