AN:Remember the first chapter? That small snippet of a look of a story I probably won't write that ends in sadness for our duo? Yeah, this is another part of that. ANGST. ENJOY IT :D


I tapped my foot as the elevator rose to the floor your apartment was on. Your place always felt so posh, especially compared to my meager apartment which wasn't much more than a single room.

I have to admit, I was surprised you agreed to meet up with me. I was serious when I said we could still be friends but I didn't think that would be something you'd be interested in. Socially, anyway. We still have our duties to Usagi and the future and I know no matter what, you wouldn't jeopardize that. But our breakup was...awkward.

I sigh thinking about it, leaning against the elevator wall. You didn't say much. Just one word. Even though I did the dumping, it broke my heart to see the pain in your eyes. It still does. And I mourn the relationship we had, both romantic and friendly. We don't have that now.

Which is why I was so happy to get your text agreeing to meet up! I near skip out of the elevator when it dings and as I walk to your door, I can't help but feel lighter. That maybe, maybe, after weeks of bitter silence we can start to heal our relationship. Because I do miss you. I miss you more than I realized I would.

I knock at your door and within moments your mother answers it. "Kino-san."

She looks surprised I'm here. I bow respectfully. "Mizuno-san. I'm here to see Ami...-chan." Should I add the honorific? I mean...your mother knew but...our relationship has changed. Again. I don't know. I make a note to ask you about it.

"Ami?" Again, surprise. "Ami isn't here."

Now I'm surprised. "What do you mean she isn't here? She asked me to stop by today."

Mizuno-san is quiet for a moment. Then, "Ami flew to England this morning. She was accepted to Oxford. She... she didn't tell you?"

I just stare Mizuno-san. Ami never mentioned being accepted to Oxford. Not to the others. Not to me.

And you invited me over here today knowing you wouldn't be here.

I smile at Mizuno-san and turn to leave without saying goodbye and after I moment I hear the door shut. I stumble down the hall as realization hits.

You're really gone.


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