Author's Notes: The song doesn't belong to me. It's the opening song of Gundam Seed. Thanks to my friend Kimberly Kaye J. Atuel Bloody Priestess who inspires me with Gundam songs. Hope you can read her stories! Thanks Kimberly! x
"That's okay Rei! Besides you're one of the dance troupe they'll surely need you", Ran began. He looked away.
"I-I'll talk about this to them tomorrow".
"Then come on let's practice!" Ran added as she pulled Rei's arm. Aya chuckled.
'He's cute when he's shocked. I'm so proud of him. And since I'm VERY happy it inspires me to practice!' Aya thought as she went to her group as they were still adding some chords.
Rei walked Ran home that afternoon. And he was very uncomfortable. But of course he knows how to keep his cool. "So…Aya and you are best friends ever since you were little?" Ran began. Rei thanked the gods at least she's the one who started a conversation. He doesn't know what to say to start a conversation.
"Well…yeah. But she lives in Canada actually. Her parents planned to come here to Japan so that she can study".
"Really? But her parents are Japanese…ne?"
"Right".
"We're the same. Yuuya had been my best friend. Do you like Aya…as your best friend?" Rei just nods his head. "I have a confession to make". Rei looked at her confusingly. "Yuuya likes her too. Don't tell her okay?" Rei was shocked on that.
"H-Hontou ni? Aya likes him too…but seriously s-she…loves him", Rei began. Ran was so shocked.
"Hontou ni! This is great! I hope Yuuya will make his move!" Rei gave a slight laugh.
"I hope so".
"So…do you like somebody in our school?" Rei looked away.
"Maybe…maybe not". Rei turned to her. "How about you Ran? Do you like someone?"
"W-Well…a-ah…my answer is same with yours", Ran replied, stammering.
"Sou desu ka". He noticed they have arrived at Ran's house. "Here we are".
"Arigatou Rei", Ran said.
"You're welcome. Bye", Rei replied as he went away.
It didn't reach two weeks as Aya was rushed into the hospital. It was not slight tuberculosis as what she usually called…it could be worse. She was now in the hospital…lying in the hospital bed. 'But how about our band?' she thought. She groaned. 'What now? My members are depending on me!' she slapped her forehead absentmindedly. 'R-Rei…' the door opened as she looked who it was. Her right arm was still on her forehead and she can't see clearly because she had waked up and her eyes were adjusting from the light. She only saw a silhouette. "W-Who's there?" two figures she saw and her eyes are now focusing at them. "Rei and R-Ran?"
"Hey Aya!" Ran exclaimed.
"Hi…Aya", Rei began. She smiled knowing that the two are together. "I bought you flowers", he added as he kissed her left cheek. "I'll put it in the vase", he said as he walked away. While he was out or in the bathroom putting some water and flowers in the vase, Ran and Aya had a little chat.
"How are you feeling?" Ran gently asked. Before Aya replied she sat on the bed as Ran accompanied her.
"Arigatou. I'm fine".
"If you're fine my dear I swear you won't be here". Aya gave a slight laugh.
"By the way since you're here I'll teach you the song", Aya said.
"How about me?" someone said. They looked and saw Rei bringing the vase as he placed it on the table. He went to the right side of the bed coz' Ran is sitting on the left side.
"Sure best! You're included coz' you're one of the singers!"
"How about Yuuya?" Ran asked.
"Oh…Yuuya…he'll be here tomorrow and we'll practice the song", Aya replied. "Lean closer so that I can teach you". She gets her notebook under her pillow as the two leaned a little bit closer. She smiled to herself. Two people she likes we're spending some time with her. "Okay I'll teach you the song…"but one of them is VERY special to her.
"Aya?" Yuuya asked as he went in. Aya and her Mom looked to who it was. "Good afternoon Mrs. Hoshino", he greeted. He did as he promised he'll visit the next day.
"Good afternoon young man", Mrs. Hoshino said. "Oh since you're here can you look after my daughter for a while?" I have to buy something".
"Sure no problem".
"Okaasan…"
"Dear at least somebody will watch over you. Arigatou Yuuya", Mrs. Hoshino said as she turned to him. Yuuya nods his head. She turned to her daughter. "Later honey".
"Sayonara Okaasan", Aya said lamely as she watched her mother leave.
"Can I place this here?" Yuuya asked as he placed the basket full of fruits on the table.
"Sure, arigatou".
"Who bought you flowers? They're lovely", he added as he sat on her bed.
"Rei…and Ran. They we're here yesterday".
"Sou desu ka. So…are you really going to teach me the song?"
"Yes!" she exclaimed as she get her notebook under her pillow again.
"Are you…really not going to come this Wednesday?"
"I noticed you've been asking too many questions", Aya said as she glanced at him then back to her notebook.
"So sad…that I won't be seeing you", he muttered. Aya was shocked to hear that as she glanced at him.
"Pardon?"
"N-Nothing!" Yuuya said as his cheeks turned a little bit red. "Let's start with the singing lesson sensei! Shall we?" Aya chuckled.
"Okay sir!" she said as she plays along. As she taught Yuuya the lines he will sing.
For the past two days, Aya's band was practicing for the song with music. They were practicing until they can get the tune. And Rei had spent some time with Ran, chatting every time he walked her home. And Yuuya visits Aya in the hospital telling her of what's happening in school. "We're going to present tomorrow", Yuuya said that Tuesday afternoon as Aya recalled. She gave a wry smile before answering.
"I know. Ganbatte ne!" Aya only said.
"Arigatou. Demo", Yuuya stared into her eyes. "The band will be missing without you".
"Don't worry…you can do it!" Aya said, cheering him up. The blonde boy just gave a slight laugh. But actually…there'll be a surprise tomorrow…
Actually Rei will present twice. One for his dance troupe and the other will be the band he was in. Definitely those past two days were busy for him. But the band is okay…he knows what lines he is to sing and have practiced the guitar. So every lunch he had to be with his team mates to practice the dance…until her clock strikes one in the afternoon. But he easily gets the dance right. And they're waiting for their turn after the drama their classmates are presenting. "Aya won't have a grade?" Miyu began as she clutched on the drum sticks. She was very nervous.
"She will have a grade Miyu. She's the one who made the song", Ran replied.
"And she stayed up late to finish it", Rei added.
"And she didn't have a good sleep. How come she won't have a grade?" The effort that she made will be useless!" Yuuya also added. The three nods their head. The presentation was over as it was their turn. "Here we go!"
"Let's give our best shot!" Miyu said.
"For our efforts!" Ran said.
"And…for Aya!" Rei added as they went to their respective places. Rei and Yuuya on the electric guitar, Miyu on the drum and Ran holding the microphone as their singer. But…somebody went in the music room…and the students were shocked.
"Am I late?"
"A-Aya?" Rei said, VERY schoked. "I-I thought you're still in the hospital?" She went near to Ran.
"Actually the doctor said I can go home today and our Music time is in the afternoon. So…I just surprised you guys!" Aya said. The students cheered for her arrival.
"Aya how about the lyrics? What part will you sing?" Ran whispered. She gave her a paper which is the lyrics and the names of the person which line they'll sing.
"Don't care Ran if they'll think we don't memorize the song. Besides we have a good reason", Aya said. Ran agreed.
"You're right".
"Welcome back Aya. Are you going to start?" Yanagi asked. Aya nods.
"Hai sensei. And excuse about this paper. It's not because we didn't memorize the song…its just that I'm already in the scene and I made a surprise!"
"Sure dear!" Aya turned to Rei and Yuuya.
"Guys still sing your part okay? Only Ran and I have changes in singing the song".
"Okay", said the two in unison. Aya nod as she looked at the audience.
"A one…a two…a one, two, three and…"The students cheered as Miyu, Rei and Yuuya played the instruments. As Ran and Aya started singing the song.
Aya, Ran, Rei and Yuuya Dare mo mina
Aya and Ran Samayoi nagara
Aya, Rei, Ran and Yuuya Kotae wo sagashite
Aya Futari naraba jikan sae mo shihai dekiru to omotteta ano koro
Rei Tsuki hi wa nagare sora no ima mo kawaru you ni surechigatteta kokoro
Everyone , while wondering, is looking for an answer
If we were together, even time could be under our control
Or so I thought back then
Instead time flows on, even the colors of the sky have changed
And our hearts passed right on by each other
Aya, Ran, Rei and Yuuya Megurikuru kisetsu no naka de
Yuuya Ano toki ga tomareba
Ran Ii no ni
Aya, Rei, Ran and Yuuya Futari mata samayoi nagara
Rei Kono sora wo kanatana ni
Aya Ai wo sagashite
In the never-ending course of the seasons
Wouldn't it be nice if we could freeze time at that one moment?
The two of us, while still wondering
And searching for love in the far corners of the darkness
Ran Taisetsu na koto wasurete shimawanai de itai
Yuuya Kegare wo shiranu kokoro
Don't let yourself forget the important things in life
A heart knows no impurity
Aya and Ran Megurikuru kisetsu no naka de
Rei and Yuuya Kono hoshi ga kiesaru
Aya and Ran Toki ni wa
Aya, Rei, Ran and Yuuya Kokoro goto zero ni modoshite
Rei and Yuuya Shounen no hitomi de
Aya and Ran Mitsumete
Aya, Rei, Ran and Yuuya Furari mata ano yume no hate
Rei and Yuuya Arukidasu tsumaida
Aya and Ran Te wo hanasazu ni
In the never-ending course of the seasons
An hour will come when this planet will vanish into nothing
And all the things in my heart will be restored to zero
As I stare on with only the eyes of a boy
But for now we're together again, and toward the end of that dream
We start walking, hand in hand, never letting go