The Story of Us

By: Iceyicecream

Dedicated to AR

Chapter Three: Tears

Mikan jumped when she heard her ringtone for Hotaru going off. She let out a squeal as she answered. "Oh my gosh, this is the first time you've ever called me first! Usually I'm the one who's calling and I'm just so happy that you're calling. But I was going to call you in a few minutes anyways so this is a pleasant surpr-"

"Mikan…I won't be able to talk to you for a while." Hotaru whispered.

Mikan looked confused. "What do you mean?"

"I didn't tell you this before…but I'm changing schools." Hotaru said, "I won't be with you next school year."

"What?" Mikan asked still stunned.

"I know this is hard to understand but please listen. This academy that I'm going to enroll in is very hard…and even I need to study so…I won't be able to talk to you every night like this."

"What about email? We both have computers."

"I'm going to be busy with my inventions and school."

"But…what about letters?"

"Mikan, we just can't."

Mikan's heart started to ache. "What do you mean? Why can't we Hotaru? We can make it work, I swear. I can ever tie a note to a bird and sent it to you! We could even send letters through your turtle even though he's super duper slow."

"Mikan, just stop, I just wanted to tell you before you continue calling and sending me letters waiting for a reply that's never going to come. I'm sorry Mikan and thank you so much for being my one and only friend. I love you and good bye…until we meet again."

Mikan heard a clicking noise and the sound of beeping. She dropped her phone and started crying.