Sorry for the short chapter, also I meant to post this yesterday but I forgot ^^;
Reviews:
lovelivecake: Haha, thank you for understanding. And yes, poor Umi, but don't worry, she'll find love again! Also, my grandma's words are very touching, but she's a very enthusiastic and cheerful woman. :D Thanks again for reviewing!
Guest: Indeed, it is I, a fellow Filipino ;) Also, I know right?! Umi is so in love with Kotori I can't even handle it! Haha. thanks for reviewing!
Guest: Ugh, I also want to run and scream like Umi! XD Thanks for reviewing!
Other than that I hope you enjoy! :)
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Love Live! characters nor do I own the series itself.
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Chapter 20: Their Past
Umi yawned tiredly in the passenger seat of the car, she leaned her head against the window and watched other cars passed them by. Eli, who was driving, glanced to the side and took a quick look of Umi.
"Rough night?" She asked jokingly with a joyful huff.
"Not quite… I actually don't remember it that clearly," Umi replied with a sheepish chuckle and continued to close her eyes.
Eli hummed understandingly and continued to drive through the busy street. It was silent in the car and the only thing that can be heard was the low sound of the radio playing. This was almost like a routine for the two of them; Umi tiredly leaning against the window on the passenger seat and Eli quietly driving at a steady pace.
When Eli drives, she's quiet. It was almost rare to see the blonde being so focused and silent. But to Umi, she was still the same. After Eli's mother passed away when she was only fifteen, she became quiet and distant from her family. It was only a few months later that Umi found out the truth about her cousin. And it all started when Eli's was on her first year of high school.
She was a quiet and good kid when she was younger. Then her mom's accident changed her into a terrible person. She bullied other kids, steal, lies, and cheat. Eli then met her so-called new 'friends' who influenced her into drinking alcohol and partaking drugs.
Umi was too busy with her… Kirane business to notice Eli's change, and up until now the blue-haired girl still regrets not being able to help her cousin years ago. And of course, one of Eli's main target was none other than the transfer student, Nozomi.
The blonde would make fun of Nozomi, steal her stuff and/or money, spread terrible rumours about her, and any bad things you can think of. But one thing Eli never does to anyone was violence. She despised hurting people physically, her mother taught her about that especially. The only time Eli had ever fought with someone was when she tried to protect Umi from the bullies when they were younger.
Nozomi stood strong and dealt with Eli's bullies by ignoring her. But this did not go well with Eli. After months and months of torturing Nozomi, Eli snapped and slapped the poor girl. They were alone in front of the school. Nozomi got held back as the teacher needed her and Eli waited for her maliciously.
The blonde spat words of hatred and profanities to the girl on the floor and Nozomi swore she was about to cry at that moment. But Eli got even angrier the silence Nozomi was giving her, so she was lifted her hand to punch the girl when suddenly, another hand stopped her midway and a person pushing her to the ground.
Looking up, Eli saw the angriest expression she ever saw on her cousin's face. Umi snarled down at her along with a terrifying glare. And that's the day changed it all. Seeing this expression made Eli realize her mistakes, Umi gave her a few but meaningful words of how she was disappointed of her.
Then a lot of more events happened through when Eli finally asked for Nozomi's forgiveness, the said girl did forgive her with a memorable smile that Eli could never forget. And slowly but positively, Nozomi changed Eli to a more open and energetic one. It was the beginning of their third year when Eli finally confessed to Nozomi, but she got rejected deliberately. She didn't give up though, she's still courting the girl and trying her very best to win her heart!
"Do you think Kotori will fall in love with me again?" Umi suddenly asked out of the blue. Eli thought about for a millisecond before smiling.
"Of course. You helped me and open my eyes, so I'll repay back by helping you!"
"Huh? Helping me how exactly?"
Eli chuckled wholeheartedly, gripping the steering wheel tightly. And with a playful smirk, Eli spoke.
"You'll see."
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If you guys want a more detailed chapter of Nozomi and Eli's past then please tell me so ;)
Sorry again for the short chapter, next chapter will be Operation KotoUmi starring the third years~!
Anyways, see you guys in the next chapter, seeya~~!