I was going to upload this yesterday, but I was sooo tired, I had a long day. Sorry. But anyways, please enjoy it!
I do not own Aikatsu Stars!
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Ako and Yuzu were looking around the ballroom for the tundra diva. Suddenly, the already dimly lit room darkened even more and the overhead music silenced, yet brightening on the stage at the front of the room. A figure stepped out under the light. It was Headmaster Morohoshi.
"Good evening everyone!" He spoke into the microphone. "I hope everyone is enjoying themselves."
Ako but her lip and glanced away.
"We have a special ceremony happening now! Awards for the best displays tonight!" Morohoshi said.
The students shouted in cheer.
"The winners of these awards have been chosen by the teachers!" Headmaster Morohoshi announced, before calling out titles, along with mask descriptions of the students who won them.
Ako zoned out, not really caring about winning any of them, since it was a sudden "competition."
Something nudged her from the side, and she glanced up at Yuzu.
Yuzu grinned, then moved her eyes back to Morohoshi, causing Ako to turn her attention back to him.
"-dancing goes to… the male in the deep green mask with white polka dots and the female with a yellow-green cat eye mask!"
Ako blinked. "Eh?"
Yuzu pushed her forward. "Yuzu can't believe Ako won! Go on up!"
Ako stumbled forward, but was pushed to the stage by everyone around her.
She gulped as she spotted Kanata already on the stage. She climbed her way up the steps, and he turned to her.
He smiled. "There you are."
Ako narrowed her eyes and frowned. She pursed her lips, refusing to respond. She moved past him to the other side, where Mr. Dave placed a small award bow on the front of her dress. She thanked him, and after a quick applause from the crowd, was allowed to get off.
She quickly stepped away, intending on finding Yuzu again. However, a shadow came over her, causing her to hesitate.
Kanata raised an eyebrow at her. "Where are you going?"
Ako frowned deeply at him, and turned away without a word. Guess she would look for Yuzu over there instead. She hoped that he wouldn't follow her.
"What's wrong?" His voice came again from behind her.
Ako huffed at his dumb question. What's wrong, he asks. She felt her eyes burned, but quickly squeezed her eyes shut in effort to keep her tears away. She really didn't want to be near him at the moment.
Ako whipped her head around, desperately searching for Yuzu, who could save her. She continued walking away, when his figure came over her.
He strode right past her, but grabbed her wrist as he did. He began pulling her along.
"No!" Ako shrieked loudly. "Let me go!"
Kanata stopped and turned to her, surprised by her outburst.
Ako could feel the tears pooling in her eyes, so she turned her head as far as she could away from him.
Kanata narrowed his eyes and continued to pull her, his grip tightening.
Ako gasped. "I don't want to go with you! Leave me alone!" She yelled.
He didn't stop pulling her, or look back at her again, until they reached somewhere quiet outside. He dropped her hand and Ako snatched it back, holding it to her chest protectively.
Kanata's gaze turned stern as he watched her with observant eyes.
Ako turned her back towards him. She needed to leave, but he was blocking the way out. She took in a shaky breath, then turned around with determination in order to leave.
Kanata stepped in front of her.
Ako sucked in a breath. "Let me through."
"No." Kanata said.
Ako bristled. "Let me through!" She shouted again. "I don't want to talk to you- you jerk!" She hissed and the tears in her eyes leaked. She quickly turned her back to him once more.
Kanata was taken aback by her reaction. He blinked. "Something happened." He concluded.
"Of course something happened!" Ako retorted sharply. She crossed her arms over her chest and closed her eyes tight.
"Tell me." Kanata added and stepped towards her.
"No!" Ako answered shakily. "You know what you did! As if you don't remember, you two-timer!" He was silent, and Ako shook. "Just go back to that other girl! I don't care!" She shouted finally.
Kanata inhaled sharply. He realized what happened. So that's what this was about. He ducked his head and maneuvered around the red head.
She snapped her hard wet eyes up at him in surprise, and daring him to do something.
He smiled softly, placing his hands on her shoulders, before leaning in suddenly.
Ako's eyes widened as Kanata kissed her. Her heart jumped in her chest. She didn't know what to do.
Before she could react, Kanata pulled away, but remained close. "Silly kitty," he cooed and placed his hand on her cheek, causing Ako to flush, "you don't know the full story."
Ako blinked her watery eyes. "H-Huh?"
"You know Yuzu isn't too soft spoken." Kanata said. "People around us heard, and one of my fans spotted me later when you went to the bathroom. She tried to get close, but I kept away."
"B-b-but- th-then…" Ako stuttered.
Kanata smiled softly, his cheeks taking a light blush. "I only have eyes for you."
Ako's eyes widened and her face bloomed red. "Ah- you-!" Ako gulped, and met his eyes. She stared deeply into his sincerity, she inhaled slowly. Lifting her hands up, she put them on his chest and leaned in, giving him a quick kiss on the lips. She pulled back just as quick, and stepped away while crossing her arms. "There!" She declared with a huff. "You are forgiven!"
Kanata paused, before chuckling. "Thank you." He reached over and grabbed her hand. "Will you dance with me again?"
Ako faced him. She wiped her eyes, and nodded firmly, then was pulled away into the ballroom to end the night happily.
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Subaru seethed. He sat back and crossed his arms. Something burned in his eyes and then his vision blurred. He quickly wiped his sleeve across his face- there was no way he was crying!
"Subaru?"
Subaru snapped up at the deep voice. "Oh, Nozomu."
Nozomu smiled. "Something happen?"
"No." Subaru responded immediately.
Nozomu hummed. "Ah, well the ball is wrapping up soon, so if you still want to dance with Yume-"
"No thanks." Subaru interrupted sharply again.
Nozomu paused, then cleared his throat. "Of course."
The elapsed into silence.
Nozomu turned away. "So, I'll leave you now."
Subaru frowned and glanced up in confusion at his friend. "Uh?" He watched as the brunette disappeared. "Okay? That was weird." He muttered under his breath.
"Subaru!"
Subaru stiffened and slowly turned his head. Sure enough, a bundle of pink was coming up quickly. Subaru grumbled quietly; Nozomu must've seen her and left him alone.
He crossed his arms and stood up, ready to walk away.
"No! Wait!" Yume shouted. "Subaru, please!"
Subaru stopped with his back to her. "For what?" He sneered. He didn't wait for her to respond and continued.
"Subaru!" Yume cried once more, moving around him and grabbing his hands forcefully, yanking them towards her and causing Subaru to fully face her. "Listen, please!" Yume begged, her watery eyes shining up at him in a silent plea.
Subaru's frown faltered slightly. "Fine." He muttered.
Yume's face relaxed into relief and she pulled Subaru's hands closer to her chest. "I-I'm sorry, Subaru! I don't know why I did it, but I just left you! And you were the one to ask me to be your date! I was such a- an idiot! Because I ditched you!" Yume's eyes overflowed with tears, streaming down her cheeks.
Subaru stiffened more and more as he listened to the girl rant.
"And I feel horrible because- because I really like you, Subaru!" Yume declared loudly.
Subaru's eyes widened. His face turned red. "I-"
Yume slowly released her grip on his hands. She sniffed. "I'm sorry…" she turned away.
Subaru took his free hand and rubbed the back of his neck. "I- it was my fault too." He admitted.
Yume snapped her gaze to him. "No! You-"
Subaru shook his head. "I should've understood that he was your old friend." Subaru sighed, and reached a hand out to cup her cheek.
Yume froze.
Subaru gently wiped a tear away with his thumb. "A-and I-I made you cry." He whispered quietly.
Yume placed a hand over the hand that was on her cheek. "It's okay." She whispered.
"Not it's not." Subaru lowered his head, their faces close. "The truth is… I r-really l-like you t-too, Yume."
Yume's eyes widened. Her breath hitched in her throat. He said her name. He liked her back.
Suddenly, he dipped forward and pressed his lips onto her cheek.
Yume burst into redness.
Subaru was equally as red. He laughed when he took her appearance in. "Tomato."
Yume jumped, then stuck her tongue out at him with a laugh. "You're just as red, boiled octopus!" She shot forward and wrapped her arms around him tightly and pressing herself against him. "Thank you."
Subaru stared at her and slowly wrapped his own arms around her. "For what?"
Yume shrugged. "I dunno."
Subaru rolled his eyes with a light and amused huff. Silence resumed between them. "Um…" Subaru started, lifting his gaze. "Do you… want to dance with me?"
Yume pulled away from him suddenly. "Yes! Please!" She smiled brightly. She grabbed his hand and excitedly pulling him along. "Let's go!"
Subaru smiled and went along with the bright blonde.
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"Get ready for the last song of the night, everyone!"
Subaru bowed at his waist and held out a hand. "May I have this dance?"
Yume giggled and took his hand. "Of course!"
There were many pairs on the dance floor as the music started. Subaru's eyebrows lifted in surprise at the song. It started slowly, having pairs dance slowly.
Yume smiled at him. "Tonight was pretty crazy."
Subaru's expression turned guilty. He coughed awkwardly. "Um, yea. S-sorry…"
Yume shrugged with a soft smile. "It's okay. But, uh, I hope you will talk to Washi… he's still one of my friends."
Subaru pressed his lips together. "I guess…"
She deadpanned at him.
Subaru laughed. "I'll try, for you."
Yume blushed and smiled. "Thank you."
The pair silenced, listening to the overhead music.
Suddenly Yume gasped.
Subaru raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"
Yume raised her hand and waved to something over his shoulder. "Ako!"
Subaru turned the two of them so that he could see what Yume was looking at. Ako and Kanata, he guessed, were dancing near them.
Ako glanced away from her partner to Yume. "Yes?"
"Are you okay?" Yume asked, smiling.
Ako stiffened but waved her off with a forced laugh. "O-of c-course. You n-need not worry a-about me!"
Subaru blinked at the girl, but noticed Kanata smirking with amusement.
Yume grinned. "I'm glad!"
Subaru made eye contact with Kanata, and the two shared a nod before splitting their attention again.
Yume and he spun diligently around the dance floor.
As they did, he spotted Laura and Nozomu dancing together and Mahiru and Asahi together.
Subaru smiled once more as he took in the sight of his friends, and the sound of the ending lyrics of the song playing above them.
"I won't let go of your hand."
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Aaaaaaaannnnndddd that's it! Then end! Yaaaa. Kinda a lame ending? Please forgive me and let me know what you think.
The lyric at the end is from One Step, btw.
P.S. there may be a surprise soon? Maybe?
Also, you guys are so sappy XP I said this story is over, not that I'm leaving! I have another story planned! I was going to poll it from my readers, but I decided on it myself ^^ I'm writing it up, but I wanna post the first chapter and get some feedback and suggestions for it! So keep an eye out for it!
I want to thank everyone who read and especially reviewed my story! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience! Lots of love!