Mistakes
AN: Inspired by 'Pack Up the Moon', by Richard Teleky.
Last chapter's characters were Kanna, Kagura (deceased), and Naraku.
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They curled up together, bodies buried beneath blankets and hearts buried beneath flesh.
They were eight when Yuka and Eri became best friends. They had sleepovers and gave makeovers; they were content, with the intimacy of children.
Fingers laced with fingers. Clinging, wishing…
Together, they grew older and changed. Then came complications; boyfriends and periods, schoolwork, drugs, virginity… Nevertheless, they remained close, in constant trust and solace (now sporting bitter aftertastes).
"I'm getting married," Eri whispered, knowing Yuka was awake. "Tomorrow afternoon."
They were twenty-two when Yuka realized.
It always hurts when the 'best' in 'best friends' becomes something more…
