AN: Sorry, guys...the Drama Llama wanted a root beer float and a banana split for dessert.
What had started out as a misunderstanding evolved into an even bigger misunderstanding.
Instead of Haruka apologizing like she intended to, Masami ended up being the one apologizing...profusely.
In Masami's mind, Haruka had betrayed her by being the object of Tomoe's desire. She couldn't recall what happened that day after she had witnessed Tomoe's affection towards Haruka; everything was a blur. Even though she was the one who wanted to watch the movie, she couldn't recall a single detail about it. Her mind was swirling with hurt and confusion. Haruka knew Masami liked Tomoe yet she let Tomoe stand that close to her. Haruka knew...but she didn't do anything. Maybe that meant that she liked Tomoe, too.
One thing led to another and before she knew it, she had convinced Kyosuke that Tomoe and Haruka had a romantic attraction to each other. After Haruka cleared up Masami's misconceptions, however, Masami suddenly realized that after the incident, she hadn't been in her right mind.
During the weeks that she and Haruka had been apart, Masami had been hanging around superficial girls who were always getting new boyfriends and were always suspicious of their so-called "friends." Masami's father always told her that "bad company corrupts good character" but she never believed it until now...because it actually happened to her.
Masami recalled the exact day when Kyosuke approached her and informed her that Haruka was looking for her. Masami simply scoffed and rolled her eyes dramatically.
"She probably wants to tell me about Tomoe. She likes him, you know."
Masami remembered how Kyosuke was shaken by the news.
"She does?"
"Well, yeah! Of course she does! She let Tomoe touch her so casually. I bet she doesn't let you do that to her."
Kyosuke was visibly disturbed so he turned and left without a word. Masami remembered rolling her eyes and making a comment about how he didn't understand sarcasm.
Now, Masami was apologizing to Haruka, who was unusually quiet.
"I'm so sorry, Haruka! I don't know what got into me! I'm so sorry!"
"It's...fine."
Masami sobbed and her shoulders slumped. Her heart was squeezing with guilt and regret. It was too late to try and make things right. She looked at Haruka and more tears flowed from her eyes.
She had never seen Haruka in such a sad state before. Haruka was motionless in her seat and her eyes seemed to have lost all signs of life. She wasn't even crying but everything about her screamed heartbreak.
"Masami...how could you?"
Masami fell to her knees and tightly grasped Haruka's hands.
"I know! I'm a terrible person. Please, Haruka, let me make things right. Name your price; I'll do anything! Please, forgive me!"
Haruka brushed Masami's hands away and she stood, pursing her lips tightly.
"Let's talk about this later. For now...I'll be the one to make things right. Goodbye, Masami."
Masami watched helplessly as Haruka left the classroom.