Disclaimers; I don't own Love Live!

Eli had been looking for Nico for sometime maybe she'll be in this room. He thought with his face full of hope but as he opened the door his face quickly dropped, she wasn't there either . He began to worry, he searched around the whole house but there was no sign of Nico being there. He spotted an orange haired sitting in the porch maybe he knows or has seen her . He walked his way up to the orange haired and sat next to him – Eli-senpai – the orange haired smiled as he looked at his senior – Hey Rin- the blond greeted back- say, have you seen Nico anywhere. I can't seem to find her- the blond asked scratching the back of his head – Nico-chan...mmm she's buys right now, nya!- the orange haired replied making the blond curious – busy?- he asked confused – yeah! Maki-kun has finally decided to confess- the orange haired replied happily . -what...?!- the blond asked, he was stunned by those words this can't be...if it's Maki then...she will surely say yes...! -yeah! I also still can't believe it, finally Maki-kun has finally gathered courage to tell her – the orange haired replied – yeah... - Eli said as his face dropped it's over now...

After finishing washing the dishes Umi decided to take a walk around the sea, funny I'm technically walking by my side he hummed to himself as he peacefully walked *bump* -ahg...!- Umi felt someone bumping into him – I'm really sorry! I didn't...- the blue haired stopped when he notice who had been the one that he crashed into – Nico-chan...?- he asked worried as she regained her composure – Umi-kun...- she replied surprised – Nico-chan are you alright? I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention and...- - No..it was my fault- Nico responded cutting Umi off – I wasn't paying attention to where I was going- Umi noticed Nico's expression and knew something was up, he wanted to ask but was afraid she wouldn't tell – well since we met... want to walk along with me?- he asked with a smile, Nico tried to reject him but Umi was persistent and she gave up and agreed .

The sea looks beautiful- Nico said as she watched the moon shine brightly over it – thanks- Umi replied smiling – eh? I mm... I-I...- Nico said stuttering as she realized what she said – I know , I just wanted to tease you – Umi said chuckling -mou...Umi-kun- she whined, softly hitting Umi's arm – you seem more relaxed now- Umi said smiling -ah... thanks- Nico replied embarrassed – you might not want to tell me but I still want to ask, why were you running in such a rush?- he asked worriedly – Umi , have you ever been in love?- she asked as she stared into the blue haired's eyes – eh?- Umi responded full of surprise , that question caught him off guard – well- he said scratching the back of his head – I have- he replied a bit worry, as he stared at the raven haired girl waiting for her to reply – as expected – she responded with a smile – well what happened to her? If you don't mind me asking – Nico asked as she continued to walk, Umi followed and responded – she is...well she was one of the most beautiful girls I had ever seen, not to mention sweet and very cheerful. She always had a smile on her face and she knew just how to make me feel better- all the past tense made Nico wonder if the girl had...passed away – is she alive...?- Nico asked cautiously – what?- Umi said caught off guard

– of course haha, why wouldn't she be?-

- well all the past tense made me wonder -

- ah I see, sorry. I'm using past tense because she's no longer in my life.-

- I see , please carry on- Nico said and Umi nodded – I gathered the courage and told her how I felt, we went out ,as time pass by and my feelings grew stronger.- Umi stopped and looked at Nico, the raven haired looked rather calm and he was glad he wasn't making her uncomfortable – did she know about our parent's agreement?- she asked staring straight into amber eyes– she did, but she ...- Umi paused and Nico looked at him confused, he inhaled deeply and carried on -but she found out the wrong way... her friend told her I was just playing with her before I got married and she ran away and refused to see me again...- Umi said sighing averting Nico's eyes – that's terrible! Why would she do something like that?- Nico said angered – I..I don't know, I want to know too- Umi responded looking into the horizon , Nico could feel Umi's pain, somehow similar to hers.

-Do you still love her?- the raven haired asked timidly , the blue haired turned his gaze to her . They stared into each other's eyes for a while until he spoke up – I to be honest, don't know- He replied still looking straight into her red eyes. - I know it's not fair towards you but I... to be honest if I saw her again I don't know what I will do...- he replied averting eyes – that's fine because I too love someone else, or that's what I thought...- the raven haired replied nonchalantly.

Umi's eyes returned to her and he stared into her eyes yet again, he lost himself in them and smiled , Nico was puzzled, she too lost herself into amber eyes and felt how her cheeks began to reddened– but you know, I might soon forget about her – Nico looked at him with a puzzled look, as her cheeks turned into a darker shade of red – w..what do you mean?– she stuttered as her cheeks felt hotter - Nico-chan here is so adorable I might really fall for you- he said grinning making the latter blush even more – so you mean, you weren't before?!- she said exalted – haha who knows - he replied as he continue to walk.

It was past midnight and Maki decided to go back to the room. After the incident he walked around the beach trying to calm down, he desperately wanted to look for Nico but he thought the latter might reject him again without letting him explain or even worse she could tell him she was in love with Umi and she no longer cared for him. Just the thought of it made Maki shivered. I'll just sleep for tonight, tomorrow I'll try to explain, stupid Nozomi... He quietly entered the room and used his phone's light to avoid waking the snoring orange haired next to him up.

He went to his bed and sat on top of it -ahhh- he sighed as he remembered today's events. He changed into his sleeping shorts and battle with himself trying to fall asleep. this is useless, I can't sleep. I'll go get some water .

The house was filled with quietness, only the cicadas from outside could be heard. He walked to the kitchen and poured some water into a clear crystal glass . He walked to the living room and stared outside the window , he notice two figures walking towards the house . At first he thought they were burglars but as they approached he recognized the bodies. Umi...? with Nico-chan?! does she really...? he heard their footsteps coming closer, without thinking he hid behind a couch when he heard the doorknob turn

- thanks for everything - the raven haired said as they walked in - not at all, if you ever feel troubled again, you can always come talk to me. I'll lend you my ears- he replied with a smile what did they talk about? did they talk about me? Maki thought to himself as he continued to listen, he wasn't they type to eardrop into other's conversations but this time something told him to stay. Umi and Nico walked further down until they reached the staircase, before going up Nico grabbed the blue haired's wrist stopping him from going up, he looked at her confused as she began to speak.

- thank you- Nico replied returning the smile, Umi smiled and grabbed her hand . Nico blushed and tried averting eyes - I would love to...- the blue haired said pausing waiting for the raven haired to look at him -yeah...?- the raven haired answered cautiously - Nico, you and I are both similar and different at the same time and to be honest I like this. So I would love to see our relationship grow more and see where it takes us- the blue haired said a bit embarrassed looking into red eyes, Nico smiled and nodded - I would love to as well- she replied making the blue haired smile - thank you- he said as he pulled her into a hug making the latter blush. Maki was unable to hear their conversation anymore, and his curiosity had taken over him. He decided to poke his head out and see what was going on. Nico-chan... he felt his blood boiling inside of him, he clenched his fists but felt useless at the thought that maybe he deserved it. Still he couldn't help but feel jealous.

The next day it was rather calm, Nico had woken up early and headed downstairs to grab a cup of water, when she got there she found Eli witting by the counter top staring outside the window - what are you doing?- Nico said playfully as she sneaked behind the blond making him jump -Nico-chan! god...you scared me...!- the blond said as he regained his composure - haha sorry, the opportunity was just too good to let it pass - she said chuckling as she grabbed the cup and poured water inside - did you sleep well?- she asked as she took a sip - well, not bad - the blond replied , if he remembered correctly Maki had confessed to Nico and they were dating now.

The blond got lost in thought and sighed deeply - Eli, ...Eli!- the raven haired said waving her hand in front of him - ah yes? sorry...- he responded as he came back to reality - Eli, what's wrong?- the raven haired asked worried - nothing...- he said sighing - Ayase Eli!- Nico said angered - yes ma'am!- Eli said scared, standing up - what's wrong? c'mon you think I can't tell when there's something off - she replied smiling , Eli sighed again and gave up. Honesty is always the answer right? he thought as he gathered courage to tell her.

- I just... just ...- he said pausing in between making the Nico desperate - just?- she asked - I just can't believe you're going out with him without giving me a proper answer first!- he said almost yelling. Nico was perplexed - what are you talking about?- she asked confused - you know what I'm talking about!- the blond said a bit angered , were his feelings a joke to her? - Eli...I really have no idea what you're talking about- Eli was about to yell but notice Nico's sincere words does that mean that she ... - I ...mmm I'm sorry. I had this weird dream and I've been feeling weird since - he lied to her but felt relieved that she wasn't in a relationship with anyone. - you're so weird- Nico said shrugging her shoulders.

-Nico now that we're alone- Eli said pausing , Nico looked at him and realized where this was going - Eli, I think that- - Nico, before you say anything, go on a date with me- he said with pleading eyes, -eh?- Nico responded confused - let's go on a date, you won't know if it won't work unless we try it at least once, right?- the blond said with a hopeful smile - I...- Nico didn't know what to do, just yesterday didn't Umi asked her the same? would it be unfair to only give opportunity to one? she thought as she sighed - okay- she replied with a small blush making the blond smile widely - really?- he said excitedly as he walked close to her - yeah, I mean you're right - she said as her blush grew - you won't regret it!- the blond said happily as he kissed her cheek, Nico's eyes widened at the sudden contact and felt her body temperature raise up, before she could say anything the blond had disappeared from the room and she was alone in the kitchen touching the place where he had kiss her.

The rest of day, they decided to hike the mountain near by and afterwards they would return to Tokyo. Nico avoided Nozomi and Maki for the rest of the day until it was time to leave. - it was really fun, nya! thanks for everything Umi-kun, Nozomi-chan- the cat like boy said happily as he bid farewell - not at all, I'm glad you all came- Nozomi responded patting the orange haired's head. - it was also nice to meet you Eli-chi, Maki-kun - she said turning her gaze to two, Eli bowed and Maki mentally cursed at her. -thank you for everything , we will now take our leave- The blond said as the three of them bowed and got in the car. - be careful getting back!- Nico said as Eli started the engine, Eli looked at her and smiled he nodded and took off.

- I guess we should leave too- the blue haired said as he took his keys out - right- Nico responded as she grabbed her bag. The three of them got in the car, with Nico next to Umi and the front and Nozomi sitting by herself on the back. Nico had told Nozomi she could sit at the front but Nozomi refused and teased the latter saying that's how it should be since them two would be getting married. Nico and Umi blushed at the moment but decided not to argue. The ride had been quiet, Nozomi had fallen asleep and same with Nico. Umi quietly drove back to Tokyo dropping his sister off first the house since it was closer and later taking Nico to her house. Nico thanked him and the blue haired smiled and hugged her.

A week had pass by since the trip to the beach. It was 10 pm and Nico was busy preparing for college, she was in her room looking at her class schedule for the next months when she felt her phone vibrate next to her, she opened it and found a text by her best friend

From- Eli

To-Nico

Subject- date

Nico-chan ^^ , are you doing well? about our date... if you have time, tomorrow I would love to have it.

Nico smiled and somehow could imagine Eli's blushing face typing those words, something which made her laugh

In his room Eli was fidgeting with his fingers nervously as he waited for a reply, a minute passed and he felt his phone vibrate, he immediately opened it and smiled

From- Nico

To- Eli

Subject- Date FWD

I'm doing well thanks, busy preparing for college . , tomorrow sounds good ^^

Eli didn't hesitate a second and quickly responded

From- Eli

To-Nico

Subject- Date FWD FWD

Great! I will see you tomorrow around 11 then, good night ^^

Nico felt her phone vibrate again and opened to see the blond's reply. A date with Eli... well I won't know unless I go. She sighed and put her college papers away, she prepared to sleep and switch off the light. Tomorrow will be interesting with that thought she felt asleep and waited for the new day to come.

A.N.

Umi in Japanese means sea, thus the joke about it. Just in case you didn't get it.

Anyways, I wonder who Umi's first love was, I guess you guys have an idea, but you might be wrong...who knows? haha

How will Eli and Nico's date go? I wonder

About Nozomi entering the race for Nico, I did think about it but it's already hard enough to write this battle between three if I add one more it'll be the end of me lol.

As always thanks for reading ^^)Y