Okay so I'm working on the next arc, and it's like the most important one. So far, it's chapter 38-41, which I'm working on, and it'll be more. The reason why I'm saying this, is because I'm editing the chapters so that when I keep writing, and if I upload, then I might forget to add something, but then everybody would have already read it... and yea. So the point is, chapter 38 may be delayed!

Also, SUPERBOWL SUNDAY WHOOOOOO GO TEAM (still not saying who i'm with until they win lol)

I do not own Aikatsu! Stars!

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"Aikatsu! Aikatsu! Aikatsu!" A chant was heard through the darkness of the night.

Yume slowed down and wiped at her brow. She was really working up a sweat. Her stomach was feeling light, and it growled lightly.

Yume giggled as she clutched her stomach. All this working out was making her hungry.

She stared up at the starry sky. "My dream…" she muttered. The stars reminded her of dreams. Dreams that people worked to achieve. Her eyes fluttered shut, her hand moving to her chest as she breathed deeply, effects of her run.

Yume opened her eyes again, catching sight of the trees beside the path.

She suddenly got an idea. Her face scrunching in determination, Yume stalked forward to the closest wooden structure. Slowly, limb by limb, she climbed the tree trunk until she was standing atop a sturdy branch. Yume took a deep breath in of the clear air, steadying herself with a hand on the trunk of the tree. She reached her free hand out into the sky above her. Covering a star, Yume clenched her fist, as if she had captured it. A wide grin plastered onto her face and she screamed. "I'll get into S4!"

Yume howled into the bright night sky, soon turning into joyful laughter.

"Hey! What are you doing up there?"

Yume yelped in surprise. A voice shouting at her from below. It startled her, causing her to loose balance. She gasped, as she stumbled off the branch and fell towards the ground. Yume clenched her eyes tight, waiting for impact. She felt sudden pressure on her bottom, and stopped. Nothing else hurt.

Peeking an eye open, she looked around in confusion.

"What's wrong with you, honestly?" The voice came from closely behind her.

Yume turned around with a cheekily nervous smile at Subaru. He was sitting up, wearing his own track suit, and she had landed on his lap. "Thanks for catching me." She smiled.

Subaru deadpanned. "What are you doing shouting from a tree in the middle of the night?"

Yume laughed lightly, turning her gaze to the sky that she was looking at just previously. She leaned back, pressing herself into Subaru, and sighed.

Subaru, turned bright red by the girls actions, and stiffened, watching what she did.

She shrugged. "I dunno. I just… felt like it."

"What?" Subaru forgot his nervousness to stare at the blonde. "You felt like it?"

"Yes." Yume answered.

Subaru sighed, and ran a hand through his own hair. "You're crazy, boiled octopus."

Yume frowned at the name, but didn't respond.

Subaru stared at her, taking in her expression. She was still leaning on him, and he had to support himself with his hand behind him. He gulped, as he moved an arm with a pulse of confidence. He wrapped it around her waist, settling it there.

Yume looked down in surprise when she felt Subaru's arm. He wrapped it around her side to the front of her abdomen. Yume's face burned, but she ignored it, and Subaru's arm, going back to her star gazing. She sighed, trying to calm herself. "A-Aren't stars beautiful?"

Subaru smiled softly. "Yea…" he muttered.

They stayed like that for what felt like hours, but was really only a few minutes.

Yume's eyes felt very heavy. Her head started to bob, as she was nodding off to sleep.

Subaru glanced at her, and blinked in surprise. "Hey, tomato. Wake up." He said. "You can't fall asleep on me here."

Yume blinked sleepily. "Eh? Why not?"

Subaru blushed bright red. He shook his head. No, she was just tired. She didn't mean anything.

He started getting up, pulling the ombré blonde girl with him. She leaned heavily on him. "Come on, tomato. Wake up. You have to walk back to your room."

Yume moaned. "I'm sleepy." She paused. "Can't you carry me?"

Subaru frowned. "No, you're heavy, tomato."

Yume's face fell, and her eyes started to water.

Subaru's eyes widened at the sight.

"I-I get it. I'm just f-fat and y-ou don't li-like me." Yume said suddenly. She pushed him away, stumbling. "I can go myself."

Subaru stared wide eyed, then grabbed her arm pulling her to him. "Be quiet," he said. "You're sleepy, and don't know what you're saying."

Yume stared at him, confusion in her eyes.

Subaru sighed. He crouched down in front of her. "Get on."

Yume blinked. "A piggy back ride?"

Subaru flushed. "Will you get on already?"

Yume giggled with a nod, and climbed onto his back.

He stood up and started walking towards the girls' dormitory.

Yume sighed softly, close to his ear, causing Subaru to turn red.

"You know," she began. "You're warm." She nuzzled her face into his shoulder. "It's making me… sleepy."

Subaru stumbled in embarrassment, but managed to remain standing. His face was burning more than he could imagine. This girl… she was something. And she was making him feel strange, it was uncomfortable, yet, comforting.

He heard her breathing slow, but wasn't sure if she had fallen asleep or not. Approaching the dorm building, Subaru took out his Aikatsu Mobile and quickly sent Tsubasa a text.

When he made it to the building and stepped inside, said S4 member was waiting in the hallway. Her face softened at the sight of the blonde. She shook her head and looked at Subaru. "Thank you for bringing her back."

Subaru nodded, letting the girl down on a sofa. "No problem." He straightened. "I should go."

Tsubasa looked at her, then addressed Subaru. "Goodnight."

Subaru glanced back at the sleeping blonde. "Goodnight."

He walked out into the night silently. He stopped walking momentarily when he was far away enough, staring at the starry sky. "Dreams, huh?" He muttered. With a soft shake of his head, Subaru made his way back to his dorm with a thumping heart.

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Chapter Word Count: 975

I hope you all enjoy this chapter! Hehe, I'm looking forward to your reviews! :)

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Guest- I'm really thinking about adding Koharu x Asahi somehow... but it won't be for a while! Also, I have no idea what "gold week" is... -_- Thanks for reviewing!