CHAPTER 2
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Mawata blinked sleepily and opened her eyes at the rise of dawn. It was 6:ooam, on a weekend, but she couldn't sleep so stifling a yawn Mawata got up. It was nice for a change, to take her time, showering and combing her hair instead of when her eccentric sister came and dragged her down to breakfast.
Mawata looked into the mirror seeing her fifteen year-old reflection with her blue hair tumbling softly around her shoulders matching her purple skirt and tight white blouse.
Appeased with her reflection she strode to the window and watched the sun rise. The quiet moment didn't last forever and a half-hour later Himeno burst into her room, her pink hair disselved but her eyes glittering with excitement. A goofy grin covered Himeno's face.
"Good morning Himeno"
"Hi—Mawata guess what!"
"Has something happened, Asked Mawata suddenly concerned and anxious that something had happened, your acting a little….odd"
"Wasn't it you who said I was always odd? Himeno said in a teasing tone.
Mawata chuckled " Yes, I suppose you always act this way but that's what makes you Himeno"
"Mawata, Himeno pouted in fake anger, Stop being a psychiatrists and answer my question of guess what!" Himeno tapped her foot impatiently.
"I don't need to guess, Mawata noticed, you'll burst with your news any second now…"
"Oh, don't be a bore---"
"Umm….I know, Mawata said with a mischievous grin which she didn't usually have, your going on a date with Hayate!"
As expected Himeno's face turned bright red, "Oh-he- doesn't like me and how could I like that idiot " She stammered, flustered.
"uh-huh, you really are stubborn"
"Oh fine, Himeno said hurriedly trying to change the subject, we-me-you—are family and the leafe knights are going on a vacation for a week!"
Mawata stared "What?"
"We're going camping!"
"Why?"
"Well, Himeno was deflating at Mawata's not so enthusiastic expression—Himeno hadn't expected her to jump for joy but she thought she might have liked the idea.
"Well…I always wanted to go camping since I was a kid and for my birthday present I wanted to go with my friends and family….but if you really don't want to go you don't have to." Himeno trailed off uncertainly but after another second her face was cheerful once more.
"Just promise me you'll think about it Kay? It wouldn't be the same without you, let's go down to breakfast."
Himeno walked out the door, turned around when she realized Mawata wasn't following her "aren't you coming?"
"In a moment"
"Alrite then"
Really, Mawata is more complicated than I ever expected at times she lets her true self loose….., Himeno pictured Mawata's mischievous grin, your going on a date with Hayate?—and at times distant….I wish I knew what she was thinking….
Mawata sat on her bed, hands over her eyes, thinking. She really wouldn't have been against the idea of camping—she liked the woods and outdoors and she enjoyed the company of everyone---except Sasame.
Even if Takako might not come she wouldn't be able to face him.
Himeno had said all the leafe knights, but was sasame a leafe knight anymore? Hadn't he devoted his life to Takako?
But, Mawata reasoned, this is Himeno we're talking about she's careless and perhaps didn't realize what she said and she wouldn't do that to me….make me face Sasame again…..
Besides it was Himeno's birthday and she wants me there…..and after all she's done for me….but…..
Mawata walked downstairs, her footsteps light and graceful yet still showing her approach with the light tapping she made.
Tap…..Tap…..Tap…
I know what to do
Tap…tap….tap…
I'll have to tell Himeno…
Tap…tap…tap…
She pushed against the maple wooden door and pushed gently with ther fingertips.
There was her mother, her father and Himeno looking at her, their expressions hopeful, their breathe held…
"I'm going with you to the camp, Happy birthday Himeno"
A genuine smile appeared on her lips as the family, her family let out a joyous racket.
They were going to camp next week, Mawata gulped mouth dry, and Sasame might be there but she had no courage to ask Himeno about it.
Even though she shouldn't, Mawata wished he would be there at times even when she tried not to. She wanted to see him, hear him…. smiling and happy…