A/N: I watched the last episode and tried to write but my fingers refused while the lump in my throat grew. That last episode was nice but far from perfect [not because of the lack of KumiRei, actually their scene made me feel content, Kumiko is so gay for Reina]. But as a shipper of other pairings that got less interactions than Reina and Kumiko during different anime [yes, I'm talking about you Sachiko and Yumi] I want to continue writing and I will.

Ironically, the ones that flamed me for this story got a some flames back too with Kumiko and Asuka's final scene in the anime by KyoAni themselves, lol. I really love this fandom and I will continue writing as long as my crazy imagination continues creating plots.

Deliberatee: Oh I don't understand why people do that, but as you can see here Kumiko hadn't accepted Asuka's offer but Reina doesn't know that, isn't it great? I bet Reina will start hating salt soon, lol.

anumita. chakrabarty: Thanks for reading. PM your opinion about the last chapter please!

maizcorn: Granted! lol.

Syaoran Li Clow: Reina deserves a lot of things right now and not all of them are good. Thanks for reading and I hope you continue until the end.

Irza: Granted! new update here!

Guest: I feel you my friend, my frustration levels picked and I just hope that Flip flappers makes me feel a little happier because Hibike! just didn't.

Dessert Maniac: Actually last weekend my best friend marathoned Hibike! and he told me 'probably Kumiko ends up confessing to Asuka or some crazy stuff like that' and I was in denial but darn it, now I owe him a rum bottle...ahem...anyhow I will try to continue writing fluff while watching the first season and angst with the second, lol. Oh yeah and Reina will have to endure a lot but that's her fault for being so stubborn and weak [bc right now she's just a ridiculous fangirl that has to grow up]. Oh, thanks for the suggestion I'll keep it in mind while writing, it's just that I don't want to repeat their names that frequently to avoid being redundant.

Enjoy!

4.- Silent longing

Kousaka Reina couldn't sleep at all. She spent the whole night tossing and turning. Different scenarios played in her dreams where Kumiko and Asuka walked together while holding hands and smiling at each other and, the more the trumpeter tried to reach them, the more the two girls drew away.

There was this dream where Asuka kissed the auburn haired girl on a starry night where the two of them climbed Reina and Kumiko's sanctuary: Mt. Daikichi.

She also had a third dream where Kumiko and Asuka were studying together and the latter made a pass on the auburn haired player who reciprocated her feelings and they kissed passionately.

Reina not only opened her eyes but shouted a desperate 'Kumiko' while sitting on her bed feeling agitated. Purple eyes focused on the clock on her nightstand that showed '5:59' in shiny green. Stifling a yawn, the trumpeter turned off the alarm before it went off and got out of bed to shower.

In the bathroom, she decided on taking a bath so she started to fill the tub with mostly hot water before washing herself. When done, the trumpeter entered the bathtub and she was immediately surrounded by the almost scorching water. She didn't even flinch at the contact; the need of feeling something was overwhelming.

Why am I having these different dreams? Am I that worried about my friendship with Kumiko? Am I this bothered that she's spending this much time with Asuka-senpai? Why is she avoiding my calls and messages? She's indeed behaving terribly but, why?, Reina thought while sighing loudly.

Minutes went by, and Reina closed her eyes to fall asleep once more. This time the environment changed and she was confessing her feelings to Kumiko and the latter gave her the most beautiful smile and they shared their first kiss under a blossoming sakura tree in the most secluded part of the school and Reina's heart skipped a beat.

A knock on the door made the trumpeter open her eyes and groan but she couldn't help to blush at the thought of Kumiko's lips brushing against her own. Reina's fingers touched her lips involuntarily and the trumpeter's blush now covered her whole face.

Aren't I in love with Taki-sensei? So what is this new feeling that is making me feel uneasy but warm? I just pictured myself kissing with Kumiko, what is wrong with me?, Reina wrapped her body in a soft towel and headed to her room to get dressed in her long sleeved uniform.

One of the things people didn't know about the ambitious trumpeter is that she was a terrible cook, so bad that even a sandwich could catch fire. But, after several lessons with her mother, Reina was able to make an edible bento.

This morning she felt like cooking so, after getting dressed, the trumpeter walked to the kitchen and decided on making lunch for two, she wanted to treat Kumiko and use the chance to talk to her again.

Since the whole issue with her confession to Taki-sensei, her auburn haired friend had been keeping her distance so Reina thought that sharing lunch in a secluded place, like the rooftop would be a good opportunity to clear the air between them.

While chopping some carrots into thin sticks, Reina continued pondering about her recent thoughts and feelings. She had been infatuated by Taki-sensei since she was a child but those sentiments were at the same time confusing.

The trumpeter even decided on attending Kitauji to be close to him but, deep inside she had to recognize that those feelings were going nowhere because he was still in love with his deceased wife.

'This is me asking you to leave me alone and go and enjoy the loneliness of your ridiculous and obsessive love for a teacher more than a decade older than you', Kumiko's words in that nightmare Reina had while riding the bus back home after the national competition had been haunting her terribly because she knew that the Kumiko in her dreams was right.

Is the real Kumiko as upset with me as the Kumiko in my dreams?, Reina frowned while cutting the tamagoyaki, Kumiko's favorite, before carefully placing the pieces in the two bento boxes. Then she served the rice and the carrot sticks she previously cut. The trumpeter had to thank her mother later for leaving some fried chicken pieces for her to pack.

But why would she be mad at me if she told me that she was rooting for me?, Reina laid a piece of lettuce leaf on the main dish compartment before placing the warm pieces of chicken before closing the lid and wrapping the two boxes with different color furoshiki. Hers was dark blue with flying doves while Kumiko's was yellow with lily flowers and sakura petals.

Satisfied with the results, Reina placed the bento boxes in her schoolbag, took her trumpet case, put on her loafers and locked the door before walking to the train station, she didn't feel like biking to school today. In her haggard state it was the best she could do.

As soon as she got in the train, Reina fell asleep leaning her head against the window. Not far from there, a standing Kumiko observed the trumpeter rest. The auburn haired girl frowned as soon as she saw the trumpeter's dark circles under her eyes but didn't dare to approach.

Reina looks like she didn't get any sleep last night, I guess fantasizing about Taki-sensei kept her awake, the euphonium player sighed before looking out the window. The scenery quickly changed and naked trees could be seen in the distance.

Timid sunrays filtered through gray clouds and bathe the sleeping trumpeter with a warm light and Kumiko couldn't help but stare in awe.

Reina is super pretty, I wish she could look at me with the same love she looks at Taki-sensei, the euphonium player's eyes watered slightly while reminiscing that magical time during the Agata festival.

That memory looks so distant, like from another lifetime, Kumiko crossed her arms under her chest feeling suddenly cold. The train came to a stop in the closest station to their school. It was time to get off but Kumiko was hesitant of approaching the trumpeter.

The doors opened and the auburn haired girl didn't wake Reina up but the moment the speakers announced the name of the station for the second time, the trumpeter immediately woke up and Kumiko walked away, she didn't feel like walking with Reina to school.

When the auburn haired girl opened her shoe locker, she found a folded note that was placed above her indoor shoes along with a candy in pink wrapping.

What the…?, the auburn haired girl unfolded the note and rolled her eyes at the sender. After reading it she smiled and put the note in her pocket before changing into her indoor shoes and walking towards her classroom. Reina watched Kumiko's reactions from afar with a slight frown before heading to her own class.

Lunch time slowly approached and when the bell rang, Kumiko was caught off guard by a pair of hands messing with her auburn curls.

"Agh" Kumiko exclaimed surprised.

"Oumae~chan" Asuka replied with a chuckle "let's go" grabbing Kumiko's hand the third year ran towards the stairs towards the back of the school building.

"Why are we here?" Kumiko was panting.

"Let's have lunch and talk about the mysteries of life" Asuka smiled while showing Kumiko a bag containing canned tea and a double bento box "and this lunch is also a thank you for helping me come back to the band"

"O…kay" Kumiko opened one can of tea while Asuka removed the lid of the bento and took a cherry tomato with her chopsticks and offered it to the auburn haired girl.

"Say ah…" Asuka added with a smile and Kumiko complied with annoyance.

"I can feed myself, senpai"

"Of course you can but I wanted to be sweet with you" Asuka chuckled "maybe that way you fall for me"

"You never stop talking out your ass, don't you?" Kumiko deadpanned and the third year chuckled louder.

On a window of the second floor, Reina witnessed the growing closeness between the two euphonium players and a lump formed in her throat and suddenly, losing her appetite. The trumpeter was on her way back to her classroom to eat all by herself because she couldn't find Kumiko after looking for her everywhere.

Everywhere but behind the school building, I am such a fool, Reina clenched her free hand and her nails dug deep in her fair skin and seconds later, red marks were visible on her palm.

The trumpeter was feeling too many emotions and she didn't know how to properly deal with them. It was the first time she felt this confused and upset without apparent reason. Sudden anger and despair were mixed with rising jealousy and possessiveness.

Walking away from the window and entering her classroom, Reina placed the bento boxes back in her schoolbag before heading out towards the back of the school building with fire in her eyes.

A/N: Awww Reina can I eat the bento? lol...review for more?