- Chapter Three -
His blue eyes made her blue. How was she to run from him?
She tried to stop over-thinking, but it wasn't as easy as it appeared to be.
She returned to school the following day; her face was pale despite having compact powder and make up on. Everywhere she went, she walked alone. Her friend, Taichi, even offered to walk with her but she politely declined. She preferred to be left alone everywhere she goes.
Mimi couldn't even concentrate in class. She flunked almost all her subjects, and even the teachers were deeply concerned with her situation; not that they knew what was going on either since Mimi wouldn't utter a word about what was distracting her.
Classes were over then, and Mimi walked home. She had her headset on, listening to the songs that meant dearly to her friendship with Yamato. She walked by the bay and watched the sunset.
"Hey, Mato?"
"Hm?"
"Remember how when we were kids, you and I used to always drag each other here just to watch the sunset?"
"Yeah, I still remember that crystal clearly, Meems."
Mimi and Yamato were sitting at a bench by the bay, the girl leaning her head on the boy's shoulder and watching the sun setting.
Yamato exhaled, "This is beautiful, Meems."
"I agree," Mimi nodded lightly.
"If only life was simpler. If I had a choice, I'd just sit here with you, watch the sunset, then the sunrise... Rain or shine, it doesn't matter. I just want to be with you."
"Really?" Mimi's face lightened up at Yamato's statement. Never once in her life anyone had ever spoke in that manner towards her. "You mean that?"
"Yes," he whispered to her, then turned his head to plant a gentle kiss on her head. "You're the bestest friend I could ever ask for, Mimi. I wonder what I'll do without you."
"I really don't know." Mimi giggled, and Yamato started laughing. The brunette then sat up straight. "Mato..."
"Yes?"
"About you leaving..."
Yamato turned away and sighed. "Meems, I can't make any last minute changes..."
"No, I know that. I'm sorry. It's just-"
"Is something the matter, Mimi?" At this point, Yamato's confusion was getting the best of him.
Mimi's heart started racing and her palms started to sweat. It was at the tip of her tongue. All she needed to do was to say it. Instead, she shook her head and sighed silently, "Forget I said anything."
Disappointed, Yamato looked away from her eyes. "Mimi, you can't keep doing this to yourself. Once I leave, it's not like I'm completely leaving you. I'll always be in your heart. You know that."
The girl finally gathered enough courage to speak up, "That is something you do not understand, Yamato Ishida."
Appalled, he turned back to look into her eyes. He stared into her caramel eyes, "What do you mean I do not understand? Care to elaborate?"
"You took my virginity last night but that's not the point. I just don't understand you. You said you wanted me to leave with you but you couldn't even wait for one more month. You know I have school and I'm only left with a god damn month!"
"I'm leaving now because my band's sponsor can't wait any longer!" Yamato raised his voice back at the upset girl. "You don't know how these things work, Mimi. You can't just tell me to-"
"Not having you around does not feel the same, Mato!"
Instead of stopping right then and there, Yamato's anger was getting the best of him. "Why are you so emotional? See, this is why I sometimes prefer being around Sora instead of you!"
Mimi sat there, frozen, at the mention of Sora's name. She was pierced in the heart but Yamato being Yamato, no longer able to look at the girl anymore, he stood up and his gaze shifted from her eyes and to the waters.
"How could you compare me with her...?" Mimi uttered softly, tears slowly rolling down her cheeks.
Yamato clenched both his fists. "I am not comparing," he glanced at Mimi and back at the waters. "I'm stating a fact."
She tried to hold back her tears from rolling down further but she was too hurt. She's the extremely sensitive type and Yamato knew that, but carelessly, he spat out words that should have been left unsaid. Yet, he didn't bother apologizing.
Mimi nodded, accepting the statement. "You want to know something Yamato?" She sniffled. "Sometimes even I think Taichi is a more understanding person despite the fact that he's egotistical..."
Yamato could feel his heart drop down to his stomach at the mention of Taichi's name but he remained silent.
"Whenever you and I would argue, Taichi is always there for me even when I didn't even ask for help. It's like he could sense my misery. Unlike you, he never takes advantage of my vulnerability. If this is how you're going to react every time I try to talk to you about this, then just leave." She took a deep breath. "Go ahead and leave. Don't expect me to be at the airport to send you off. Don't expect me to be your best friend anymore. Don't expect me to do anything for you anymore. We should just stay as casual friends. After all, Sora is better for you." Mimi stood up and grabbed the strap of her hand bag and sniffled for the last time. "Goodbye, Yamato."
With that, she spun on her heel and left the place, leaving Yamato alone.
That memory was painful enough for her to bear. It had only been a few days since Yamato left and although the memory was agonizing, she still had the courage to move on step by step. Mimi just hated how Yamato's beautiful face would keep flashing before her every single time when she's alone.
It was already night time and Mimi decided to head home. On her way back home, she spotted a familiar mop of brown hair a distance ahead of her.
"Taichi?" Mimi called out, loud enough for the boy to hear her.
Taichi looked up from the ground and smiled widely when he saw Mimi stood before him. "Meems!" He waved and quickened his pace towards Mimi and then he hugged her. "It's good to see you smiling, Meems."
Mimi chuckled and pulled away from the hug. She shrugged, "I just happen to smile when I see you."
"Eh? Why?"
"Because you're a goof ball."
"Nahhh, Mimi, that's not very nice," he told her sarcastically.
Mimi started laughing and punched Taichi's chest playfully. "Hey, I'm going to go home for dinner. My mom's cooking. Care to join us?"
"When it comes to food, you and I both know I'll definitely join in." Taichi gave the girl a mischievous wink.
"Okay, then. That's settled!" Mimi linked her arm with Taichi's, leading him to her apartment complex.
At least, after spending days shedding tears, a beloved friend of hers put the smile back on her face. This was something Satoe definitely wanted to see when she sees her daughter walk through the front door of the house and into the dining room.
- End of Chapter Three -