PV: Shizuma Hanazono

Its been about a month since the dance. Nagisa still won't talk to me, and I haven't seen Sonata anywhere. I laid on my bed with my hands delicately crossed and resting on my stomach. It's been hours since classes ended. It's time for dinner now. I turned to face the wall. An abrupt knock excised me from my thoughts. I got up to see who it was. Ami. Why? I began to ask that question before she interrupted, as usual. "You're wondering why I'm here. Right?" she cut in.

I nodded silently. "I'm here to make sure you're still alive. Also everyone is waiting for you at the dinning hall-"

"I don't care," I stated coldly.

Her fake smile dropped completely. "Shizuma. I know how you feel, but everyone looks up to you-"

"That's a joke. I don't care what they want."

"Shizuma," she tried.

"No. Tell Miyuki to do it." I tried to close the door, she stopped it with her foot.

"How are you and Nagisa?" she asked while struggling to keep the door from crushing her. I loosened the door a little.

"She doesn't talk to me anymore."

"Does she know about...you know?"

"I wouldn't know since no one's told me anything..."

"Have you talked to Sonni?"

"I haven't even seen Sonni since Homecoming," I said, my frustration now showing.

"Okay. Sorry. Well, I can't go back to dinner without you...Miyuki said so."

"Then guess who won't be eating."

She looked horrified. "No, Shizuma. I have to eat."

"Then go now-"

"Not without you."

I sighed. "You're not getting the point-"

"What if I told you I know where Sonata is, then, will you come with me?"

"Depends. Do you know where she is?"

"Right now, yes. But if you don't hurry she'll leave."

"You told her to wait?"

"No she just always at this same place at this same time span. So hurry up."

PV: Miyuki Rokujo

Where in the hell did Ami go? I told her to get Shizuma and get back here, so we can eat. I stared at the minute hand for five minutes before giving up. "Okay everyone, bow your heads in prayer," I began. Everyone bowed accordingly. I sighed before beginning.

PV: Ami Futari

I swear to God if I don't eat, I'll...ugh. I'm so hungry I can't even think straight. I continued down to the dining hall with Shizuma following me. I turned abruptly, she stopped behind me.

"Isn't this the kitchen where they prepare the food?" she asked.

"Didn't she tell you she goes here for club activities?"

"Yeah, but club activities are over."

"So the food magically makes it to the table?" I added sarcastically.

"Shut up Ami, or else you won't be eating," she threatened me. Even though she's trying to act as though she doesn't care about any of this I know she does. She cares about Sonata just as much as she cares for Nagisa, but she can't keep letting them both get hurt. It isn't fair to either of them. I shrugged off her threat and pushed the door open. Sonata stood against the counter while looking at Yaya. I found Yaya's presence very odd considering she never helps in the kitchen. Yaya looked at Shizuma in horror, then looked to Sonata. Sonata gave me a dirty look. I grabbed her arm and pulled her to the furthest point of the kitchen.

"Why did you bring her here?" she began.

"Because she wants to talk to you-"

"About what?"

"I. Don't. Know. And. I. Don't. Care. As long as I get to eat. You put my plate in the microwave right?"

"Why would you even agree to this?" she asked. She didn't even answer my question.

"'Cause, bitch, I'm hungry. Now you go talk to her and be tolerant," I said before going to get my plate from the microwave. I looked back at Sonata one more time before leaving the kitchen and going to the dining hall.

PV: Shizuma Hanazono:

Yaya looked out-of-place while she looked to me then at Sonata."I think I shou-" she began.

"No Yaya. You have work to do," Sonata cut in. That was probably a cry for help. Yaya smirked.

"Okay, Sonni. I'll be right here, washing the pots, okay?" she reassured her. Sonata rolled her eyes at her. Yaya laughed. "Have fun," she said before turning towards the sink.

Sonata sighed, "What do you want Shizuma?"

"I want to know what you did to make Nagisa not talk to me."

"Nothing she didn't already know," Sonata said as she began examining the sleeves on her white knitted cardigan.

"Look at me when I'm talking to you," I said as I grabbed her arm. She glared at me. "What happened between you and Nagisa?"

"She hit me."

"So you tried to drown her?"

"No, I wasn't going to even get involved with her, but then she lunged at me.

"Then you drowned her?"

Sonata sighed. "Can you shut up for a minute, please? You're the one that asked to hear what happened."

"Alright," I agreed.

"When she tried to hit me again I grabbed both her arms so I woud not get hit, but she slipped in punch and fell. She was embarrassed so she wanted revenge, even though the punch was her fault too. So, then she tried to actually fight me," she paused. "That's when I tried to restrain her...by 'drowning her.' If it's any consolation, I wouldn't have drowned her."

"Why did she come up to you in the first place?"

"She was looking for you and for some reason she thought I would know."

"Nagisa wouldn't lunge at you like that. What aren't you telling me?"

She sighed while trying to recall the night. "She started talking shit and I pretty much didn't give a shit. She knocked my punch out of my hand- hence the slippery punch puddle. I wasn't going to get into it because I thought it was really dumb, so I basically told her to fuck off, but like in a super polite way. I was going to find Miyuki when she slapped me. I was a little confused but since she was your boo I was gonna leave her alone. Then she started talking even more shit, and I can only take so much shit. SO, I may have said something uncalled for and that's when she tried to hit me again."

"What did you say?"

"Okay well first Nagisa said some shit like 'I hate you. You suck. You're a fake bitch. No one likes you, blah blah blah.' So, then I was all like 'Well that's not what your girlfriend said last night.' BUT I DIDN'T THINK SHE WOULD GO APE SHIT. I MEAN, I WASN'T EVEN NEAR YOU LAST NIGHT. FOR ALL I KNOW, YOU WEREN'T EVEN HERE."

"You shouldn't have said that-"

"I didn't think Nagisa was retarded," she shot back. "Okay well, not that retarded."

"I don't appreciate you calling her retarded. She is not retarded."

"Is this all you needed? Because that's all I have to say." When I didn't respond she began walking towards the door.

"Wait," I said as we both were outside, "You didn't tell Nagisa about what happened before Homecoming?"

"No. I didn't tell her, but I should have. Now go before I change my mind," she said while she pushing me out.

Before completely walking away I added, "Thank you."

"Whatever, " she mumbled before shutting the door. Instead of getting annoyed at that, I smiled.

"I guess I really do miss her," I thought out-loud before turning around and heading to the dining hall.

PV: Sonata Yakonawa

I sighed before turning to face Yaya from the door. She shrugged, "That went well."

"Ugh, she's so, ugh..." I could even continue.

"I think you're both to blame."

"Elaborate?"

"Yes. Although Shizuma kissed you, therefore cheated on her girlfriend, you shouldn't have gotten into it with Nagisa."

"Nagisa hit me first," I repeated.

"She did? I mean, beside the point. Two wrongs don't make a right."

"So you want me to apologize to Nagisa?"

"It would be right, I mean you did drown her in Hi-C"

"Okay. Then what am I supposed to do about Shizuma?"

"Only you can figure that out."

"I don't know what to do with her."

"Well, think about it. I'm sure you'll think of something."

"Yeahhh...you're no help at all."

"Sonat," she began.

"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?" I groaned.

She laughed at little. "Only you'll know. Just listen to your heart."

"Since that went so well before," I rolled my eyes.

"You're being stubborn"

"Yes, I am."

"Just go talk to her. It'll come to you, I promise."

I frowned. Yaya's been by my side since this whole stupid thing. 'So take her advice. Go talk to Shizuma, again. What's the worst that could happen?'You really wanna know? 'Just shut up and do what you're told you stubborn little girl.' Thanks for the pep talk. 'That's why I'm here sweetheart.'

I took off my apron and hung it on the door before exiting. I continued until I got to Ami's dorm. I let myself in and crawled into her bed and dozed off.

PV: Shizuma Hanazono

I returned to my room, ready to hear Miyuki's same lecture about my duties as the Etoile. I still haven't talked to Nagisa, or seen Sonata since dinner. I'll try Nagisa first. When Miyuki finished her nagging I let her know where I was going and then left. I wandered around the strawberry dorms until I found myself on her floor. I walked to her door, that's when the contemplation begins. If I knock, Nagisa might not wanna talk. She might be angry. Then again what if she's not in. What if Tamao answers? Just as I thought about turning around a voice interrupted my internal conflicts.

"Are you going in, or...are you just going to stand there?"

I know that voice anywhere. "Sonata?"

"Yes?"

I stared at her in shock for a good 30 seconds before she raised an eyebrow. "What brings you to Nagisa's dorm?"

"Tamao."

"Hmmmm."

"So if you're not gonna go in could ya..." she directed me to the side.

I frowned. "You can go first."

"What's wrong with you?"

"What do you mean?"

"No offense, you're acting like a little bitch. Just go talk to her if you love her..or whatever"

"You wouldn't get it."

"Yeah, but I do get that you fucked up, big time. I also get that Nagisa is probably in that room crying her eyes out because you hurt her."

"You're not helping-"

"Okay then. Here's your help. All she really wants is for you to talk to her. It may seem like she doesn't, but she's frustrated . She really needs you right now." It took a minute for that to sink in. "Go talk to her." she ushered toward the door.

"Okay. And also, thanks."

"Whatever Shizuma," Sonata said exasperatedly.

I took a deep breath before knocking on the door. It seemed like an eternity before Tamao answered the door. "Uhhhh, Shizuma?" she began.

"I'm here too," Sonata cut in.

"Oh, in that case let's go," Tamao acknowledged. She move past me to Sonata. Sonata waved good-bye as they walked away. Now its only me and Nagisa. "I know you're in here," I said while I let myself in.

"Go away!" a voice called from the corner.

"Nagisa, I'm sorry."

"Really? And why should I believe you this time?"

"I think you're blowing this out of proportion."

"Is that so?"

"Yes?"

"No! Shizuma you lied to me. You said you had no feelings for her!"

"Okay then, I lied. I do like Sonata. But I love you. Please, give me another chance."

"So you can lie to me again?"

"I won't-"

"That's a lie! Just leave!" she yelled as she threw pillows at me. "Go!"

"I won't leave you like this."

"No. No. no. Just go."

"Nagisa.." I tried to reason. She cowered further into the corner. I began inching towards her.

"No," she whispered defeated. I drew her into my arms. She tried to pull away passively, before giving up and sobbing.

"Shh. Shh. It's gonna be alright," I began comforting her as she continued sobbing.

PV: Nagisa Aoi

"My mascara is ruined and it's all your fault."

"Whatever Nagisa." she released me and brushed herself off.

"Did something happen on Homecoming that I should know about?"

"N-no."

"What? Did you kiss her?"

"No...no. No way. You were with me the entire time."

I really wasn't. There was ample enough time for them to fool around. "Hmmm."

"Okay. Well I need to check on the plants..." Shizuma trailed off.

"Okay. I think I'll go to sleep."

"Sweet Dreams." she said before leaving the room. She lied to me again. I know she kissed her.

PV: Shizuma Hanazono

It's about midnight. I walked to my dorm knowing my plants are okay. I unlocked the door to find Sonata laying on her bed staring at the ceiling. She wasn't wearing her white sweater anymore. Instead she was wearing a light gray crew neck with some writing on it and a volley ball. Her hair also wasn't as black as it once was. I seemed like it might have faded every day and I just didn't notice until now. It's more a dark brown.

"Welcome back sweetheart," she said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes.

"Where do I sleep?" I asked while taking notice to Miyuki asleep in her bed.

Sonata shrugged before saying 'Not my problem.' "Well you haven't been sleeping here. Can't you go back to where you came from?"

"Hmmm, no. It was my dorm first, anyway."

"Really? Are you really gonna be like this?" She turned away from me. I sighed. "You don't even like sleeping in the bed."

"Correction. I don't like sleeping in here."

"Then leave," I crossed my arms. She turned to face me, but remained silent. "Okay. Fine. I'm sorry for saying that."

She blinked a few times. "Sorry."

"For what?"

"Everything. Mostly drowning Nagisa in fruit punch.

"It's fine, Sonata. I forgive you, but please don't do that again."

"Cool, I'm gonna go now," she said as she sat up.

"Why?" I asked. She stopped and looked at me before shaking her head and leaving the dorm. What does that even mean?

I changed into my night clothing and crawled into bed. What was Sonata's motive for being in here? Was she talking to Miyuki? Was she waiting for me? I guess I'll have to ask Miyuki.

PV: Sonata Yakonawa

I crept into Ami's dorm quietly hoping that she fell asleep while waiting for me. I turned on the light to find Ami laying on her bed like the Cheshire cat laid on the tree branch in Alice in Wonderland. "Where have you been? Do you know how late it is?" Ami lectured.

"Sorry, Mom. It won't happen again. I just had to take care of something."

"Something like?"

"I'm not telling you."

"Did it involve the one whose name we do not speak?"

"Nagisa?"

"Nooooo. Not Nagisa. Shizuma. Did you go talk to Shizuma?"

"Oh, in that case, yeah. I went and I talked to Shizuma.

"Why don't you ever listen to me-"

"All we did was apologize to each other," I shrugged.

"Fine. But you should keep you're distance, you never know when Nagisa will be back on her feet. And when she's back she might come beat the shit out of you."

"Ohhh, I'm so afraid," I teased. "I wish she would."

"I think she learned her lesson," Ami concluded.

"I hope so," I said as I crawled on Ami's be with her.

"Good night, Sonata," Ami said as she turned off the lamp.

Author's Note: (11/29/13)

Would you believe me if I told you I really enjoyed rewriting this chapter? Prolly not. Next is chaper 13 which makes me want to cry. At least I'm almost done fixing stuff. Happy Reading :)