Disclaimer: See chapters 1-8. They all have the same thing. ;P

Chapter IX: Sakura's Diary and Suspicions


It was a bright, sunny Sunday. Just the day after Sakura awoke from her coma. Things were more at peace now that she was okay. Although she was still resting in the hospital. Momo, on the other hand, was a little curious about what Jr. had said the other day.

The rose festival, she wondered why he decided to bring that up. Didn't he already clear things up with Sakura? She had told Momo about their temporary break-up. Then again why did she care? She didn't like him…did she?

No, I don't like Rube-ah-Jr…in that type of way, I mean. She thought to herself.

Her mind kept replaying the events in the carnival.

He was just being nice Momo, you idiot! Besides it's not like I kissed him or anything… She berated herself.

Though Albedo and Nigredo, on the other hand, were acting a bit strange lately. They were being a lot nicer to her than they usually are. Normally they wouldn't pay much attention to her and more to Rubedo. Since he was obviously their older brother. She was even invited the previous day to come to the park after school with them. Momo politely accepted.

Flashback

Momo decided to go to the cafeteria to eat lunch with her mom. After she visited Sakura in the hospital with Jr., Gaigun, and Albedo. As she was walking through the halls at a decent pace, Albedo caught up to her with a friendly smile on his face.

"Hey, Momo. How are you?" Albedo asked.

"Um…I'm okay. And you?" She asked courteously.

"I'm fine…but I was wondering if you can come with me to the park tomorrow after school. Just to hang out."

"Oh." Momo paused for a few seconds. Why would he want me to come? But pushed the thought away. He's just being kind. "Okay that would be nice."

"That's great." He said with enthusiasm. "I'll -um- see you then." He blushed slightly and headed down the hall to catch up with his brothers.

Later on, when Momo was about to leave the hospital, he saw Nigredo quietly smiling pleasantly to her from the building entrance.

"Hi Ni-uh-Gaigun." She greeted. Jr. said that he preferred to be called Gaigun for whatever reason.

"Hello Momo." He said. "I was –um- wondering if you would like to hang out after school on Wednesday. There's a café next to Miltian Secondary."

Does he know that Albedo asked me the same question except for the day before and at the park? She wondered. It's probably nothing. Maybe they want to get to know me better because of Sakura. "Okay." She agreed.

"Alright. I'll see you then." He said before leaving.

End Flashback

Momo was rearranging things on the bookshelf in the room Sakura and herself shared. It was an antique heirloom given by Joachim Mizrahi. She treasured it greatly since it reminded her of her father. She touched the smooth wooden surface, when suddenly a feathered pink book with a matching pen dropped to the floor.

"Oh, what could that be? I don't think I've seen this before." She wondered aloud.

She picked up the journal and opened it to the first page. There was a picture of Sakura making bunny ears behind Rubedo while he made a goofy expression. In neon pink pen it read: Rubedo and Sakura Yuriev 4 ever 3

"Yuriev? What?" Momo said puzzled. "When did she take this photo?"

On the second page, there was an entry dated September 10th:

Dear diary,

Today was the day me and Momo started school at MSS. It was fun and the uniforms were so cute. The best part was when I met a very very very (I could fill the whole page with verys) handsome boy. He was a redhead with sapphire eyes and one cute earring on the side. His name was Rubedo Yuriev. I am so crushing on him. His brothers are not bad-looking either. ;) But he is the most charming.

I haven't told anyone yet but it's pretty obvious. Don't you think? lol. Though I hope Momo isn't feeling ignored…but knowing her she probably isn't. She is so sweet and nice who wouldn't want to make friends with her? Maybe she'll forget me. oo; I doubt that though. We're best friends forever. It's like that promise we made one day. We would never let a boy get in the way of our friendship. Anyway got to go. Mum's calling.

Sakura

Momo smiled at that entry. She remembered the promise clear as daylight. Then she hesitated for a moment. Will Sakura mind I'm looking at her diary? She wondered. Well…she probably doesn't mind. It was pretty visible where it was located. It doesn't have a lock or DO NOT READ written on it.

She turned to the third page; the entry was dated September 15th:

Dear diary,

Zzz…I'm so tired. It's 1 a.m. right now. Momo's still asleep. We were up all night until 12 p.m. deciding what I should wear for my date with Rubedo tomorrow. Ah…Rubedo my love, my one and only, my everything…cough Anyhow I couldn't sleep the whole night thinking about our date. I was so excited. I would die if I could just wrap my arms around him and kiss him passionately. hits self on head I know this is a diary but I should keep my love fantasies to myself. . Imagine if mum or Momo found this. Um…I'd rather not. Anyway…hold on something is rapping on the window. Be right back…

OMG! It was Rubedo! He was rapping on my window. He wanted to tell me about how his brothers were feeling jealous that we're together. Ohmigosh Momo was telling me the same thing earlier. Then I suggested we go on a temporary break in our relationship. He said okay. ;; (sniff) Stop it Sakura! It's for your own good and everyone else. He swore (and me too) that he wouldn't go out with some else. I hope he'll keep his promise. I also became a little gutsy when I kissed him. Just on the cheek though nothing fancy. He started stumbling and ran off to his house. Boys are so weird aren't they?

Sakura

That's true Sakura, Momo thought. She looked at more of Sakura's personal thoughts. She sure has some strange thoughts though. Then she turned to the fourth page where the final entry was located. The one she wrote the day of the accident when they went to the carnival with their friends.

Dear diary,

Rubedo, Nigredo, Albedo, Momo, Mary, Shelley, chaos, and I (phew) are going to the carnival today. Wow we made so many friends just on our first week. I knew Momo and I could do it. - Anyway I also realized the carnival is on the same day as my date. oo But Momo suggested I do it afterwards since the carnival ends around 7p.m. Besides I remember reading in a magazine: The later it is, the more romantic it is. Kind of corny, huh? But it may be true. That's similar to what my friend said back in Fifth Jerusalem. Oh how I miss that place so. But it isn't bad here either. I wonder how Momo is doing. Well I have to go get ready. I want to impress Rubedo 3 lol j/k.

Sakura

Then came a knocking at the front door. She heard somebody come up the steps calling: Momo, Momo?

Oh that must be mommy. I have to hide this, Momo thought hiding the book behind her back.

Juli opened the door to Momo's room. "Momo you have some guest here. A boy called Rubedo?"

"Oh!" Momo said in surprise dropping the diary. What is he doing here?

"Momo are you alright? Aren't you going to see your friend? And what is that you just dropped?"

"Oh. That's just some journal that fell from the shelf. I'll put it back." Momo hastily shoved the diary in the bookcase.

"Okay come down soon. I've invited him to dinner. Since he's been so nice to Sakura and you."

"I'll be right there." Momo called from her closet. Her mother nodded and left the room. I wonder why he's here, she thought as she changed. Is it because of Sakura or does he genuinely want to be nice to me?

She was getting suspicious of the Yuriev siblings' behavior. Were they planning on something? Or was it just coincidental? She would have to see to find out.


A/N: It seems like Momo is finally getting the hint? I wonder who she will end up choosing. Or who will end up choosing her?