Chapter 5
The Compromise
"THE day"
Sakuno had that in mind as she wore the dress. It was lovely, She couldn't even recognize herself. it was exactly 5 minutes before 7pm. she was crazy nervous. what will he look like?
Ryoma Echizen waited in the sofas and looked at the stairs. he was unusually nervous.. what will she look like?
Sakuno opened the door and breathed, she knew that he was seated in the sofa. she held on tight to the rails of the stairs.
He looked at her.
She grabbed for support, He looked SO fine he almost fell off the stairs but she managed to come close to him, say hi and then smile.
She looked different today. Maybe Kevin was right,
She's hot.
He melted when she suddenly smiled at him.
The place was fabulous. It was a garden theme and there was aband playing. All eyes were on them. Sakuno could feel the jealousy of every girl. and there was Natsumi. She was pretty.Sakuno knew that Natsumi will be crowned princess of the night and Ryoma will be the prince. that hurt.
They separated when they came in.
"Sakuno! is that you? you look gorgeous."
"You're so lucky.."
"You're so beautiful!"
"I'll vote for you as princess of the night.."
The girls greeted her but she finally made her way to her friends, and so did Ryoma.
"She's fine.." Kevin said and gave him a drink.
"She really is.."
"Hey..having fun?" Natsumi came and Kevin took a step back.
"Yeah, perfect."
"Ryuzaki is really pretty tonight.,. you falling for her?"
"Why do you ask?"
"Nothing.."
"I might.. I couldn't help it, can I? I just hope she won't use me."
"Let's not get to that again Ryoma..please."
"Okay..get away from me.."
"Don't do this to me ryoma, I know you still love me but I can't understand why you're doing this to me!"
"Really? Let's start with what you did to me."
"How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?"
"I don't know."
"So, you're doing this to see me suffer? you're using her."
"You're the one who thought me that."
He walked away but she followed.
"You can't leave me like this, I know you love me. and I'll keep loving you until you come back to me. I won't get hurt. understand?"
He ignored her.. It ached. His heart was shattering again. Why can't he just embrace her and tell her that its over? why must he do it the hard way and use other people? But he did it already.. He just needed to tell sakuno the truth.. it was the least he could do.He looked for her and saw her on the bridge, above the pond.
"hi.. what are you doing here?" he asked.
"it's too crowded there.. " she smiled at him.
"I have something to tell you.."
"Why do I have the feeling that this is not good?"
"I just want to tell you the truth Ryuzaki.."
"You can call me Sakuno.. please.."
"Ok. You see.. about Natsumi.."
" I understand, you still love her? don't worry.. I'm not hoping or anything.."
he felt relieved but he needed to tell her the plan..
"You see, I need your help.."
"On what?" Sakuno asked, puzzled.
"I need you to be my sort of girlfriend... to- "
he was stuttering, he was not the type to do this stupid things..Maybe his Cousin Larry was right.. Love can make you stupid.
"To make Natsumi jealous and come back to you?"
"Uh- yes.."
"This is hilarious." She said, but her eyes turned lonely.
"w-why?" he asked.
"You are the Ice prince from my 12 year old fairytale, and now- here you are. going crazy over Love.."
"yeah, funny right?" he turned away.
"I just don't understand how you can be so sure that I'll help you"
he became speechless, she was getting mad.
"I'll have to think about it."
"Sure.."
"You don't have to make it sound good.. You're going to use me right?"
"Sakuno..."
"Just like what she did to you.."
She left and everything was a blur again. Everything was wrong, She was going down. Going down with the feelings that she has. She couldn't think straight. Its like everything was falling apart right before her eyes. It was like those sad movies she saw, A guy would use a girl to be with the one he truly loves.. What happens to the other girl? She goes to America or Europe and leaves them alone. It was romantic when she saw it but now that she was in the position, it was the worst feeling. The feeling that you hold his happiness and you have to give it to him even if you'll end up empty handed.
The night continued. Everyone was having fun. The girls had the time of their life, wearing their best dresses together with the ones they love. The announcement of winners came.
"The Prince of the Night, is Ryoma Echizen!"
that was no surprise to everyone..
She sighed and looked down, Natsumi will be called next and they will dance sweetly. She'll never approve of his compromise.
"And the Princess of the night is none other than- Ryuzaki Sakuno!!!"
She thought she heard it wrong, but before she knew it.. she was being pushed to the stage. the crown was pretty and there he was.
HER prince. Ryoma.
He waited all her life to dance with him like this.. It was bliss and it symbolized every good thing in the world. It was like fate's parting gift to her. A moment from her fairytale come true and after that everything will be back to reality. The Compromise.. The Contract.. The Bitter truth.
They danced and all he could fathom is that she loves the man in front of her and she'll do everything for him.
"I'm sorry for that, You don't have to accept my stupid date contract."
Ryoma whispered.
She laughed and smiled at him.
She leaned closer and rest her head on his shoulder.
"Are you going to be happy if I accept it?"
"Uh- I guess."
A tear rolled from her eyes.
"Then It's a deal.."
Author's note
SORRY IF they are OOC or what. ) hope you understand..