I own nothing
It had been a love letter.
Youko found it a tad funny now that she thought about it. Sei was never the type to try anything of the sort, in fact the very name Sei seemed synonymous to unrequited love. What came as more of a shock was that said letter was meant for her.
As they both returned to the car she was reassured that the letter was just something she'd written with no intention of sending until the teacher swiped it from her in her bored daze.
"I was pretty sure they'd call us both in,"
She explained as her hands held close to the wheel. Her drivingwas suprisingly steady.
"I figured I'd rather tell you about it in person instead of you getting the message from the school system."
It should make sense to me now. Youko thought and she was right it all fit well except for one thing.
The Kiss.
As she battled helplessly against the cliche, they pulled into the curb somewhere close by the entrance of school. She hadn't kissed her back because she was afraid? She must think she hadn't accepted her feelings. Sei had been quiet the entire ride, desperately grasping at her smile. Youko could tell she was convincing herself. She could practically hear Sei telling herself, 'Well Sei what did you expect? This is what happens when you and love mix' She could hear her voice and it was somewhat heartbreaking. They walked up through the gates and were met by the same sight they left.
They only came back to school so Youko could grab her things as Sei would face the administration tomorrow and though there was tension between them Sei followed her. The unknowingness in the air, the want for closure from them both, it was palpable. Sei opened the door to the rose mansion for her but Youko entered then hesitated.
Closure
"Sei."
She said it in this smallish forlorn voice that in truth did not fit her at all. Sei grinned as if none of this had ever happened,
"Don't make me carry you upstairs."
Youko tried on a smile. One of her elegant confident ones that made her look mature. It didn't fit so she put it back. There was something she wanted to say, anything. Sei was already on the first step and the light streamed through the colored rose window atop the landing and she was outlined by the hue and glass.
"I-"
Sei looked like she had become interested as Youko tried to say something. She didn't even know.
"I don't hate you."
It sounded lame even to her but it was the message she supposed she was trying to get across. She had to say something else she felt Sei waiting, not knowing how to reply. There was something she needed to try, wanted to know.
"Could you try again? Kissing me, I mean?"