~The Beginning of Love~

IzuEli One-shot

Standing outside on a porch in front of a house, a woman with long flowing blonde hair stared at the white fluffy clouds that were floating in the clear blue sky. The woman smiled, clutching a book that was in her hand. She opened the book and the page that she opened to showed a picture of her when she was younger next to a tall boy with grey hair.

"Izumi," The woman muttered to herself while blushing. "How long has it been since that day…?" She asked herself then set the book down. "I remember that day very well…"

At Otonokizaka Academy, Ayase Eli was with her fellow third year, Yazawa Nico and underclassmen, Koizumi Hanayo. It was lunchtime and the three were in the Idol Research Club room. The blonde Russian blinked as the two stared at her.

"U-Um…" She spoke up, drawing some sweat. The girl knew that the two had boyfriends from another school, so Eli thought that Nico and Hanayo dragged her to the clubroom was to talk about that? "Nico, Hanayo," Eli looked at the two then asked, "Why am I here?"

"Eli-chan," Hanayo was the first to speak up and she smiled. "Can you come with us to Yumenosaki Academy after school?"

"Eh? Are you sure that's a good idea?"

"Of course it is!" Nico nodded with a smile. "Nazu told me that he's the captain of the tennis club and wants me to watch him practice."

"M-Mako-kun told me the exact same thing…" Hanayo informed her blonde friend, giggling in embarrassment. "I-It's actually kind of embarrassing…"

Eli blinked a couple of times, staring at the two. "If you two are invited, then why am I going?"

"It was Nico-chan's idea."

"I figured you'd be the best option." Nico stood up, slamming her hands on the table. "Listen, the two of us would be nervous having to watch our boyfriends play tennis."

"I-I get where you're going…" Eli giggled meekly then smiled. "Alright, I'll go with you." She said then tilted her head in confusion. "Did you tell Honoka and the others?"

"We haven't yet." Hanayo told her senior friend. "We plan on telling her when we leave school."

"Alright," Eli said then stood up. "Well I'll be seeing you two after school." She smiled then walked out of the club room. I wonder how it feels to be in love with someone… The blonde Russian asked herself. I shouldn't be asking myself these kinds of questions right now…

A few hours have passed and the girls were out of school. Nico and Hanayo informed Honoka and the rest of their friends that they were going to be out. The entire time they were walking, Eli didn't know what to say; Hanayo and Nico were talking about their boyfriends and what they did on Sundays. The blonde looked at the sky and lowered her eyes. Love… Eli thought to herself then sighed. "What...is it like to fall in love?"

"What's it like?" Nico tilted her head in confusion. "Well, I felt this fluffy feeling in my chest when I first met Nazu."

"Mine was a bit scary…" Hanayo shyly said with a faint blush. "I-I...wasn't so sure if Mako-chan liked me or not… I was worried on the outcome…"

"H-Harasho…" The blonde said in awe. "It's different for each person?" Eli blinked a couple of times, tilting her head to the side.

"Eli-chan, have you not fallen in love before?" Hanayo asked.

Eli giggled meekly and nodded slowly. "W-Well, when I was younger, I didn't understand the concept of love," She started saying then averted her eyes from her friends. "And when I was student council president, the only thing I focused on was saving the school…" The girl admitted with another meek giggle.

"I'm surprised that you of all people don't understand what love is." Nico smiled with a devilish giggle.

"I wasn't preoccupied with that…"

"Nico-chan, I don't think you should tease Eli-chan…" Hanayo smiled while some sweat came down her forehead.

"Doesn't matter," Nico puffed her cheeks then looked up at a building that looks like a school. "We're already here."

Eli looked at the school and her eyes widen in awe. "Harasho…"

"Come on, let's go!" Nico ushered her friends to come along as she ran through the front gate.

"W-Wait for us, Nico-chan!" Hanayo yelled out as she ran towards her black haired friend.

When the three girls arrived at the tennis court, they saw three male figures practicing. Nico and Hanayo smiled, looked at each other then ran towards the court.

"Nazu, we're here!"

"W-We're sorry we're late, Mako-chan!"

Hearing their nicknames, Nito Nazuna and Yuuki Makoto turned their heads to where they heard their names and smiled when they saw Nico and Hanayo running towards them.

"Nico-chi, I'm glad you made it!" Nazuna smiled as Nico ran up to him.

"Y-Yeah…" The small girl huffed heavily then looked up at the small male. "S-Sorry we're late…"

"It's fine."

"M-Mako-chan!"

"Kayo!"

As Eli walked into the court, she saw that Makoto and Hanayo were staring in each other's eyes, slowly closing the gap between them. However they were stopped when a male with grey hair stepped in between them with a frown.

"What am I seeing here…?" He asked Hanayo, glaring at her.

"E-Eh?"

"Izumi-san, don't scare Kayo…" Makoto informed the male while sighing. "I personally invited her to watch us practice."

"Why did you invite this girl?" The male asked, eyes still glaring at Hanayo.

"That's because Kayo's my...g-girlfriend…" Makoto told the grey haired male as his face turned red.

Eli watched the conversation, seeing Hanayo's face turn red when Makoto said that she's his girlfriend. Her eyes turned to the grey haired male. Her heart started pounding and her face turned red. H-Huh? Is this what Nico said? She asked herself, placing a hand on top of her chest. This fluffy feeling feels nice…~ Eli giggled to herself. She continued walking the three talking to each other. Her eyes lowered when the guy kept looking at Makoto's direction and felt her heart sink. S-So this is what Hanayo said… The blonde Russian looked down. This feeling is scary…

"Hey, you over there," The male called out to Eli, causing her to snap back into reality. Her eyes looked into his and he shook his head while sighing. "So we have another airhead…? So annoying…"

"D-Don't pick on Eli-chan!" Hanayo scolded the male then walked up to her friend. "E-Eli-chan's a good friend of ours!"

"Thanks, Hanayo," Eli smiled at Hanayo as she patted the brunette's head. Her blue eyes looked onto the male's turquoise eyes and asked, "May I ask what your name is?"

"Tch..." He groaned as he looked away. "Sena Izumi."

"Sena-kun," Eli nodded then bowed, making Izumi jump a little. "My name is Ayase Eli. I'm a third year student at Otonokizaka Academy and I serve as the choreographer for μ's."

"Hah? You're a member of μ's?"

Eli nodded with a smile. "I may be a third year like Nico is, but I love being a school idol with μ's. I love spending my time with Hanayo, Nico, and everyone else; whether it'd be practicing our dance and singing skills or just spending time in general."

For a second, Izumi thought that his heart started pounding. However that feeling went away and he looked away. Eli did the same, except she turned to Nico, who was talking to Nazuna. She then turned to Makoto and Hanayo, the latter trying to teach his girlfriend how to play tennis. Eli smiled, but it seemed like it was a pained smile. She pulled out her phone and saw that it was almost 5 o'clock.

"I'm going home…" Eli told the others, shoving her phone in her bag and walking away from the court.

"E-Eli-chan, do you want us to go with you?" Hanayo asked her friend and she shook her head.

"I'm fine," She said, "I forgot that I needed to buy some stuff for dinner so I have to leave."

"Call us if you need help carrying bags home." Nico told her.

As Eli exited the school grounds, she looked at the building again and sighed. I shouldn't be caught up in love… She told herself as she started walking. March is almost here after all…

"Aya!"

Eli turned around after hearing a weird nickname and saw that Izumi was standing behind her. Her heart started pounding as he walked over to her.

"Sena-kun? What's wrong?" She asked him while blinking a couple of times.

"You said that you're a third year right?" He asked and she nodded. "Meet me by the train station."

"Where?"

"Just meet me there." Izumi said then walked back towards the school.

Eli stood there and sighed. "Well… That was kind of rude…" She muttered to herself then started walking in the opposite direction. But why am I falling for Sena-kun…? Eli asked herself then sighed. I guess I should just go to the train station on Sunday…

When Sunday came around, Eli stood by the train station like she was told to. She wore a plain looking outfit since she figured that they'd just be talking about other stuff. I wonder what's keeping Sena-kun… Eli thought to herself as she looked at her watch.

"Ah? Eli-chan!" Eli heard her name and looked up when she saw Kousaka Honoka with Hoshizora Rin. The ginger smiled while tilting her head as she asked, "What are you doing here?"

"Ah, Honoka," Eli spoke up then blushed a little. "I-I'm waiting for someone to show up…"

"Eli-chan has a date?!" Rin squealed in shock.

"It's nothing like that…" The blonde sighed as she looked away. "However, Sena-kun's taking a long time…"

"Why don't you try calling him?" Honoka suggested with a grin. "Maybe he has a good explanation to why he's late!"

Eli would take that suggestion if she could, however she shook her head with a sigh. She realized that she had forgotten to ask Izumi for his number in case he was running late. Eli looked at her watch again and started walking.

"I...I'm going home…"

"O-Oh?" Honoka drew some sweat as she watched Eli walk away.

"What's wrong with Eli-chan?" Rin looked at her friend and she shrugged.

As Eli was walking further and further away from the train station, she could hear her phone ring. She dug through her pocket and saw that the number was unknown to her knowledge.

"Hello?" The blonde answered the call, unsure who was calling.

"Aya?" Eli's eyes widen, recognizing that voice. "Meet me by the cafe near the station."

Before Eli could say anything, Izumi hung up, leaving Eli somewhat speechless. How did he get my number? was the question that went through Eli's head. She sighed and headed to the cafe that was near the train station.

When Eli entered the cafe, she saw Izumi sitting at a table that was next to a window. Since he's idol and a model, he had to hide his identity with a hat and glasses. Eli blushed lightly then walked over to Izumi. The boy on the other hand, turned his head away when he saw Eli, trying to hide a faint blush on his cheeks.

Once Eli sat down, she asked, "Where were you? And how did you get my number?" Izumi pointed out the window and she saw Hanayo and Nico waving at them with Makoto and Nazuna next to them."A-Ah… That's how…"

"I ran into them on my way here and that stupid devil Nico dragged me inside for a little talk." Izumi grumbled under his breath. Though he smiled just a little. "At least it gave me time to look at Yuu-kun~"

Yuu-kun… Eli felt her heart sink again as she stared at her fists that's on top of her lap. He's talking about Makoto-kun again… She sighed, feeling tears come into her eyes. "A-Ah, I-I see…"

"Though I did want to talk to you, Aya," Izumi spoke up again, looking at Eli. "Yuu-kun's girlfriend, whatever her name was gave me your number and told me to call you."

"You mean Hanayo?" Eli asked, smiling a little in relief. I shouldn't be jealous… I shouldn't be sad… She told herself. Makoto-kun wouldn't turn his back on Hanayo and cheat on her like that… Eli giggled to herself then looked at Izumi. "I guess that'd make sense. Hanayo may not look it, but she's a caring girl who wants to help her friends in any way possible."

"I hate how she's in the way of my Yuu-kun…" Izumi grumbled again, but he smiled a little. "But I guess I should talk those two girls."

"Eh?" Eli blinked a couple of times.

"Aya, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure. What is it?"

Izumi's eyes dropped and he stood up. Eli blinked in confusion as Izumi grabbed the blonde's arm. Eli got up and they left the cafe.

After leaving the cafe, Izumi dragged Eli to a place where they can be alone. Even though Eli didn't mind that Izumi wanted them to be alone, she sighed since she felt like a clueless girl that she's seen in romance movies.

Once the two were on top of a hill, surrounded by flowers, Izumi finally let go of Eli's arm and looked at her. "Ayase Eli."

"Y-Yes?"

"I love you." Izumi confessed with a slight smile and a small blush on his cheeks.

Eli's face turned red at the sudden confession. The wind blew through their hair and all Eli can do was tear up. She felt the tears come down her eyes and she couldn't help but laugh.

"I-It's funny huh?" Eli asked with a smile. "I-I thought that you were in love with someone else… I was scared and worried that you were… But at the same time, I was hoping that the girl you were in love with would be me…"

"Aya…" Izumi sighed as he walked over and untied Eli's ponytail. Once her white scrunchie was off, Eli's long blonde hair was let down, flowing gently in the wind. Izumi blushed but he leaned down and kissed Eli. Eli choked on her tears as she kissed Izumi back. After a few seconds, they pulled away and Izumi hugged Eli. "Sorry that I gave you the wrong impression…"

"You don't have to apologize…" Eli told him as she placed her hands on top of his chest. "I was thinking too hard on the thought of me falling in love…"

"Everyone has those days," Izumi said as he pulled Eli closer. "It's just how we are…"

"You're right…" Eli nodded with a smile. She hugged Izumi as she whispered, "I love you…"

Several years later, the adult version of Eli was staring at the sky with the book in her hands. She smiled as the wind blew through her long blonde hair. At that moment, a small girl who looks like Eli walked up to her.

"Mommy, Daddy wants to see you!" She smiled at her mother and Eli smiled back.

"Alright Aki," Eli nodded as she held out her hand. "Let's go see Daddy together~" Eli's daughter, Aki nodded as she held onto her mother's hand. The two walked inside the house and when they entered, the two saw an adult version of Izumi walking down the stairs. He looked at Eli and he smiled. Eli smiled back and said, "We're back, Izumi."

Ok so after...close to almost a year since I last updated this story... I actually posted this on my AO3 (same name) as a gift for my friend (cuz it was her birthday and she ships them) back in...June or July. So now it's being posted here...cuz I forgot like a million times...

BUT I have some good news. Since school is draining the ideas out of my head (even the ones whom I ship), send in requests~ Any character from Enstars, Love Live, and Sunshine (even the siblings and A-RISE and Saint Snow and the teachers...PLUS ANZU)~ Just give me a two characters and a scenerio. However, there can be NO YAOI OR YURI! Just hetro shippings!

Ok that's it. Bye bye~