Lucky Summer

Chapter 14:Cry

Kagami peacefully slept throughout the night, her arm atop of Konata and her cheek making contact with Konata's. During the night she decided to admire Konata's beauty as she slept, wondering how lucky she was to of found her. Her purple hair was now wild and scattered, not groomed and frizzy.

Konata awoke before she did and gently shook her.

"Kagami…it's morning."

Kagami flickered here eyes and lifted her drowsy body from the pillow. Her sleepy daze quickly vanished as her eyes caught a glimpse of something beautiful. This was the first time she ever saw Konata bathed in the radiant sunlight that peered from her window. Seemingly glowing, Kagami felt like she sat before an angel whose long blue hair decorated the white sheets and whose green eyes seemed to emerge from the shade the sunlight produced.

Kagami crawled over and extended her arms to drape them around Konata's neck and on top of her shoulders, bringing her lips closer until there was contact. Surprised by the early expression of affection, Konata just melted in the passion and went up against the wall, giving into Kagami's will.

Minutes passed until Kagami stopped, leaving Konata satisfied and surprised.

"What brought that on?" Konata asked.

"Y-you…looked good." Kagami shyly replied, blushing more than she did during the kiss. She wasn't use to this side of her, this loving side that only wanted Konata and wanted her badly, a side of her that Konata loved and in a way created.

"Well…I'll go fix breakfast now." Konata said, leaping off the bed and walking towards the door. Before her hand grasped the door knob she turned around and addressed Kagami.

"Don't think I didn't notice that nibble on the ear either Kagami." Konata teased.

"What?! You knew?!"

"Of course I did and I liked it! Keep it up!" Konata cheered, exiting the room afterwards.

Kagami sat there, flustered yet excited that Konata loved it. She wanted to make her happy so bad and she now she actually found a weak spot on Konata. When she did nibble her soft ear she remembered almost hearing an excited whimper out of Konata.

As Konata fixed breakfast Kagami decided to set the table where Sojiro read the newspaper, hoping that since she couldn't cook she could at least help around.

"Oh yeah, Dad, Kagami and I are going on a date later so don't call us unless necessary." Konata blurted out.

"Will do." He replied.

"W-wait! What?! You told him?" Kagami panicked.

"Yeah. He already knows right? It's alright."

"I guess you're right…" Kagami nearly forgot about Konata keeping their relationship a secret until she was ready but Kagami wanted it to stay like this forever, never creating any conflict or risking any problems of any sort with anyone. She wanted to be at peace and not be nervous about her relationship.

Breakfast went over well and as the afternoon finally arrived Kagami was finding it difficult to pick out a nice outfit to wear. She wanted to impress Konata again and get complimented again so she needed the best choice. She finally chose her pink skirt with a blue denim jacket and beige shirt. She spent most of her time wrapping her hair into ponytails and combing it.

She sprayed perfume on her neck and made sure to put on lip gloss. Afterwards, like a punch to the chest, she felt her heart sank. What was the meaning behind this, she didn't want to be seen dating another girl in public, why would she be affectionate as well? That's when Kagami began to feel the gloom the date would already create.

Konata burst into the room, ready to go.

"Knock before you enter!" Kagami fussed.

"I'm just so excited! You really want to be seen in public with me! It's about time!" Konata cheered.

"Konata….I don't know if I'm ready for this. Maybe, just for today you can try to keep it to a minimum. Please?"

Konata's joyous feeling had dropped a little but she instantly cheered right back up. She nodded and began to rush Kagami to finish so the date can begin. Perhaps if Konata could sweeten Kagami up she would be willing to love her public too.

The two left the house, saying goodbye to Sojiro and heading to the train station. They made there way to the city where Konata worked at the cosplay café. Her pay there was helping her pay for the date, which they both agreed on sharing payment for.

The first stop was the movies where Konata pointed out an anime movie but Kagami insisted on something more normal. They bough there tickets and ordered their snacks.

"A large popcorn and two large Pepsis." Konata ordered.

"Make that one Pepsi and a Diet Pepsi." Kagami inserted.

"What's wrong? Still watching your weight?" Konata teased. "You should enjoy yourself on this date. I don't care if you grow a little belly."

"Dates aren't for eating like a pig." Kagami whispered.

"Come on Kagami. Tell everyone we're going on a date. They won't care." Konata whispered back.

"Are you crazy? No way!"

"Come on. Do it."

"No."

Konata ceased her nagging and let Kagami win that round but she wasn't finished yet, she still had her plans. The two found comfortable seats as the movie started. Konata quickly dove into the popcorn but left her hand in it. When Kagami reached in for some she felt Konata's hand grab onto hers.

"What are you doing?! I said not in public!" Kagami silently fussed.

"You know you like it." Konata teased.

"Not here. Just watch the movie."

Konata left her alone until a few more minutes into the movie where she began to kiss Kagami's neck.

"What the?! I said stop! We're in public!" she fussed again.

"But I want to." Konata complained, hoping it would change her mind.

"Well, I don't care."

Konata allowed her to win again but she must strive for the goal. It wasn't until after the movie that they decided to head towards the scenic park to enjoy the air. They had to go down the street first where Konata tried the next plan.

As the two walked by close to each other through the crowds Konata started to stretched her hands out to grab onto Kagami's. Kagami ignored the first few attempts but when Konata finally got a hold and smiled she pulled her hand away gently.

"Stop it. We're surrounded by people."

"Why are you so ashamed? Love me!" Konata excitedly squealed loudly.

"Shhhhhh. You're being too noisy."

Konata started again after a few minutes, finally grabbing her hand but Kagami yanked it away.

"Stop it please." Kagami said. "You know how I feel."

"You know how I feel too. This is hard for me. I want you." Konata said, looking up to Kagami who continued to only look ahead.

"I think we might have a problem Kagami."

"Look, there's the park!" Kagami cheered, ignoring Konata's previous statement, whether on purpose or not, she could not tell.

Kagami walked over to the park's main trail and waited for Konata catch up.

"Kagami…I said we have a problem."

"No we don't. Everything is perfect the way it is. There is no need for anything else."

Konata couldn't say a word, she wasn't able to convinced Kagami so far but how could she? She was beginning to feel more helpless with each step. She quickly followed after Kagami who started to walk ahead of her.

Konata reached out her hand again and tried to grab onto Kagami's only to facer rejection again. She started to walk closer to Kagami but Kagami would only walk away. When she was finally to the edge of the trail Konata grabbed her wrists and pushed her towards the side of the tree, kissing her as passionately as she could.

Kagami felt her heart begin to pump and her body getting excited but she also felt her blood rushing to her head, her rage boiling and her face shifted from pleasure to disgust and anger. She took hold of Konata's hands and pushed them away.

"What the hell is your problem?! Don't you listen to a word I say?! I said not in public!" Kagami shouted.

"Then when?!" Konata yelled back. "When?! You've never talked to me about it, you never talk about when you'll do it! You always just try to keep it a secret! You know how I am Kagami! You know that I want to be affectionate with you everywhere! You know that!"

"So that means you treat my feelings like SHIT!?! You think it's easy to tell people?!"

"You can't say it's easy or hard if you've never tried or never thought about it! I can bet that you were planning to never tell anyone! You just want to live like this forever! I…I…what about MY feelings?"

"Your feelings?! I know about them but I guess that means mine don't matter as long as you're happy!! It's not all about you Konata Izumi!"

"It's not all about you either!! Please Kagami! Tell everyone! I hate having to pretend like this at school, around all our friends and your family!! I want to live freely with you! I want to you to be free too so you can live happily with me! You'll have to say it eventually, you can't hide it forever!"

"I guess you only care about yourself then. I don't matter as long as you can come up with any excuse to get what you want. As long as you can kiss me as much as you like and stare at me and be with me, I don't matter. My wants and needs are garbage to you?!"

"Kagami, I never said that."

"You did just now, when you listened to what I said and went against me anyway, just for yourself. If I don't matter to you….then I'm…..I'm going home, to my house!! I just pack my things when I get home." Kagami said as she turned around and walked away, refusing to look back.

Konata felt her legs grow weak and she fell back on the ground, relaxing her back on the tree as she started to cry, the leaves around her absorbing each tear.

Kagami stepped onto the next train where she was one of few passengers. She couldn't control it even if there was a crowd. She began to place her hands over her face as she silently cried.

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