Silence.
Yumi and Aelita hadn't talked a word since the guys got out of the restaurant.
Honestly, Aelita didn't know what to say. Did she need to start with sorry? But at the same time, that was too rushed up. Did she have to explain herself first? Ugh, She was very confused, and Yumi's mad face didn't help at all.
She was now sitting in front of her, and since they were left alone, there hadn't been a single time in which Yumi looked at her. Or unless directly.
Yumi started to get up, but Aelita grabbed her by her wrist instinctively. Yumi stood there, watching her hand, spitting fire through her eyes. She removed it immediately.
-Yumi, please sit down.- She didn't move a muscle -Please?-
She seemed to consider that for a bit, she finally looked at her and sat down, letting her purse on her side and crossing her legs. Well, that was an advance.
-Look, I'm so sorry about everything. I didn't want to lose any of you, I didn't want to stop talking to anyone, but…-
-Wait.- Yumi said chuckling. Aelita looked at her into her eyes. This was going to be more difficult than she once expected. -Did you just say that you didn't want to stop talking to us?-
-Well, yeah, but…-
-Wuao, I really got another idea when you stopped messaging and calling us.- She sarcastically said.
-Yumi, you have to listen to me, I…- But she interrupted her again. Why wasn't she listening? Why?
-I think you can't say something that will ever let me forgive you Aelita. I mean, you could've said something, you just didn't have the nerve to do it.- For Aelita that was enough. She was coming with all her good intentions, but Yumi didn't even try.
-You always say that I'm the one that stopped talking, but you never contacted me either!- Aelita shouted. Some people who were eating in the restaurant turned to look at them, but Aelita could only see Yumi's mad face, ready to rip her head off. Why did she have to say that?
-Oh, so now is my fault!- Yumi shouted back.
-I'm not saying that. I'm just saying that we both did something wrong.- She told her, calming down a little. She didn't want to draw more attention from more customers.
-You know? In fact, I tried contacting you, several times, but you never answered.- Aelita didn't move. Did she? -Is now my fault too?-
Aelita couldn't say a word. She never got any call from her, or maybe she did, but she never got to see it.
Yumi got up another time, this time angrier than before.
-Yumi, wait, you're right. It's just that I got through some rough stuff back there and I didn't want to bother any of you.-
-Well, I got through some hard times too Aelita, and you know the difference? That I tried calling you because that's what a real family does, they stick around, always.-
Again, she didn't have an answered for that, She was so involved in her problems, in her bad decisions, that she never thought that bad things could happen to them too.
-What happened to you?- Yumi asked her after a moment of silence. This took her out of guard.
She opened her mouth to say something, but words never got out of it. Was she ready to tell her everything?
Yumi shooked her head. -You don't even trust to tell me that, do you?-
-Of course, I do, It's just…- Aelita started to say. But it was too late, she was already out of the restaurant. She started to run after her.
But when she got outside, she saw as Yumi was getting on a taxi, and with it, driving away from her.
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Ulrich and Odd were walking down the street, after letting Yumi and Aelita back in the restaurant. Odd really wanted the girls to solve things up, he wanted their friend group back.
-Do you think I did it right?- Ulrich asked him, but he was too busy watching the food that was exposed on a bakery to heard him.
-Dude, are you even listening?-
-Oh, yes sorry.- Odd said looking away from the food. - I actually think you did it amazing, I mean, those two have been friends since they were twelve years old. A relationship like that can't go to the trash just like that.
-I think that too, it's just that I have never seen Yumi so mad at someone before..- Ulrich said.
-Really?- Odd asked chuckling. -Not even when you forgot her birthday? Or when you tried to make her jealous? Or when…?
-Yes Odd, I got it!- His friend shouted, his face red as a tomato. -And to answer your question, no. Not even in that moments.-
Odd watched as Ulrich carried a hand to his face. He was worried about Yumi.
-Look.- Odd started, trying to cheer him up. -It's Yumi who we're talking about. She can get pretty scary when she's mad. but she always solves things up.- Odd smiled, but Ulrich's face instead of copying his smile got angry.
-You know that's my girlfriend you're talking about.-
-I know.-He calmly responded.
Ulrich shooked his head, and then turned to look at Odd.-I never got to ask you, how did things go with Sam yesterday?-
-It didn't go right, she rejected me again.- Odd signed, looking away. He really didn't want to talk about it.
-Wow, I'm sorry man. She doesn't deserve you.- Ulrich said to him. But Odd strongly disagreed with that.
He thought she was awesome, she was the only girl with whom he had been able to maintain a relationship for six months in a row. And just when he thought he was falling in love, she dumped him.
Maybe he was the one who didn't deserve her.
But he didn't say anything of that to Ulrich. He just nodded and continued walking.
A mobile rang, and Ulrich quickly took it. He watched as his friend went from having a smile on his face, to frowning. When he finally hunged up, he slowly said: I have to go, Yumi wants me in her apartment.
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Yumi threw her purse and coat on her sofa and then turned to Ulrich who was right behind her with a worried expression.
She couldn't believe it! That afternoon was supposed to be a date, not a meeting of old friends.
-You thought it was a good idea to set me into a trap with Aelita after I yelled at you in the morning because she was in your house. Wow, you're a genius.- Yumi shouted bringing her hands to her head.
-I'll take that as it didn't go well with Aelita.- Ulrich said to her.
-No!- She yelled more than before.
-Maybe next time you two…-
-No! Because there's not gonna be more times, not that you'll know. This is between Aelita and me, you don't have to get in between. Got it?-
He nodded.
-Ulrich, I need time. I never expected to see her again, and before making any decision, I want to think about it.-
-And I know. I just thought you needed help.- He said cupping her face with his hands.
-Well, I don't.- Yumi shouted getting away from his touch. -Do you think I want to be mad at her? She was my first real best friend. I want to forgive her, but I can't, not right now.-
-I want you to be happy, and much more now that the anniversary of the dea…- Yumi suddenly started to walk around the room, shutting off Ulrich.
-I know, that's why I need to relax, and fighting with you about something that doesn't involve you don't help at all.- she said looking back at him.
-Okay, I promise you that from now on, I won't get between you and Aelita's relationship.- He said putting his hands on both sides of her waist.
-Thank you.- She said smiling at him. - Is just that…Ugh, never mind.- She said, looking away from his brown, beautiful eyes. They were so hypnotizing
-Hey, look at me.- He demanded, and so she did. -You know you can tell me anything.- Ulrich told her with such a sweet voice that she thought she would eventually melt.
Yumi signed
-I don't want to lose what we have just because I'm not capable of forgiving someone.- She said surrounding his neck with her hands.
-Yumi, our relationship is perfect just the way it's now, ok?- He asked, but he didn't wait for an answer, he kissed her with desperation, and she returned it with the exact same intensity.
He took her up and carried her to the bedroom. If she wanted to relax, then, that's what they were going to do.
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It was late at night, and Aelita was sleeping when her mobile rang. She blinked several times, and then she stood up and took it.
Sixteen missed calls from Tyler. She wasn't going to answer them any time soon. Probably never.
One of the many reasons she wanted to move to France was escaping from him, and now that Odd had already let her stay in their house until she found an apartment to live in, she didn't want to ruin things and mostly with them.
She let herself read some of the messages that he had sent her.
-Please come back.-
-I need you with me.-
She stopped reading when she got a call from him. He must have seen she was online.
She declined it without thinking twice.
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I don't know how to feel about this chapter, it was the hardest to write, and the hardest to correct. I don't think I made a good job, but it's up for you to decide that.
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