The bluenette struggled to recover from her fallen state as she utilized the wall to stabilize herself.
At this moment, a certain bird-like girl flew in.
"Umi-chan!" A high-pitched voice shrieked as the blob of grey flashed in an instant to her side.
The girl bent down and attended to Umi's wound carefully. Her orbs of the identical colour fixing its gaze on Umi's as she inched closer towards the bluenette. Feeling a wave of embarrassment sweeping her off, she tore her face towards another direction, her eyes shutting tightly.
The way the blush complimented the archer's face because of Kotori slightly irked her. She knew that given the shy personality of the archer, it was inevitable that she would be highly embarrassed.
However, she was still jealous.
o o o
"Light silent steps. Constant breathing. Focus." The blonde repeated to herself mentally as she trailed the two girls.
They were walking closely to each other.
Too closely.
Eri bit her lips until a pale white patch formed on it.
She was jealous.
Too jealous.
Jealous of what? That brown bird. Her fists clenched as she attempted to melt the girl with her eye power. Truthfully, she felt a tad bad for being so mean to a fellow muse member, on top of that her adorable junior. However, the current her has consumed too much jealousy to be thinking with a clear mind now. There was only one thing on her mind.
Umi is mine.
o o o
Stealthily, she tiptoed towards the archery training area that they had entered.
"Even accompanying Umi to archery practice... That's so sly!" The blonde complained silently as she smashed her fist onto the tree trunk, a bruise emerging on the corner of her palm.
She resisted the yelp. It would give away her position. She was on a top secret mission right now. Nothing could possibly get in her way-
She spotted a patch of purple behind the student council room's window. Her eyes readjusted and fixated on a certain shiny object.
A camera recorder.
"Nozomi!"
o o o
Okay, maybe it was not that successful. The blonde admitted. She was foolish to have been lured and tricked by the Queen of all evil Tojou Nozomi. She vowed revenge.
"Ouch!" She winced as her arm trembled.
"Eri-chan, please bear with it." The brunette advised in a sweet tone.
Too sickening sweet for Eri.
She pouted and looked away with pride as Kotori treated her bruise from hitting the tree trunk and from getting hit at the back of the head by a soccer ball.
'Nozomi must have predicted this,' The blonde insisted, 'this was why she had that camera recorder out!' She sent a death glare at the said girl who let out a mischievous grin, her camera recorder still capturing every scene.
Now she had to be taken care of by her greatest rival. She felt her powerful status as the student council president crumbling bit by bit as Kotori's triumph card of being childhood friends with Umi grew. Furthermore, she had ridiculed herself in front of Umi! What rotten luck!
'Nozomi should have warned me and do some good! After all, I'm her friend of almost three years!' Eri grumbled quietly as she made a note of all the misdeeds Nozomi has done to her.
"Alright, all done Eri-chan!" The brunette chirped as she finished off the dressing.
"Ah, thank you Kotori." Eri thanked the girl quietly. Part of the reason was because she felt guilty and ashamed for being jealous of her fellow school idol group member. The other was because Umi was staring at her. She felt embarrassed, hence, her voice came out not as audible.
o o o
Today was the day.
Today, Ayase Eri, will be professing her undying love to Sonoda Umi, hopefully her future girlfriend.
She was unsure whether the bluenette shared the same feelings. However, there was one thing she wanted to be sure of accomplishing. Voicing out her feelings before the brunette could.
With that thought in mind, it channeled a generous supply of confidence into the blonde. Taking swift strong strides, she reached her destination.
The rooftop.
Taking in a few deep breaths. She placed her palm onto her chest, evening her breathing and a last moment of reassurance before she met the girl.
Having a strong grip on the door handle, she flung the door open. What greeted her was an ocean with two dots of hazel.
"U-U-Umi?" She stuttered, taken aback by the sight.
"Eri? I heard that you were looking for me so I came promptly. What is it if I may ask?" Umi replied politely, sending a questioning gaze at her senior's reaction.
"Ah... Well... To tell you the truth, I actually..." Eri started but could not find the words to continue. Her confidence was seeping out of her slowly and cruelly, leaving her a blubbering mess.
At her own blunder, a huge blush settled on her cheeks and the girl could only clench her fists in frustration as her tongue tied.
"I'll need a little more time to find that perfect one word you have not heard yet." Eri whispered.
Taking this opportunity, the bluenette inched closer, obtaining a firm hold on Eri's shoulders.
Her hazel orbs fixated onto icy blue. Her lips parting to unleash the words that she has always wanted to say.
It was time.
"I love you Ayase Eri! Please, go out with me if you do not mind!" Umi declared confidently before lowering her head as she melted from embarrassment.
Ayase Eri smiled.
o o o
"And that was how you've changed me!" The blonde ended with a grin. She intentionally left out the part where she was jealous of Kotori though. After all, Kotori is now happily engaged to her pillow that she could not leave even when they were filming for Wonderful Rush's video.
"All I have ever learnt from your flashback was that you transformed into a creepy stalker." The bluenette droned to Eri's disappointment.
"Umi you meanie!" The blonde pouted and crossed her arms childishly.
Seeing this endearing sight, Umi could only let out a soft chuckle as she petted the blonde who clearly enjoyed the warm sensation.
"Ah, crap! Umi we have to hurry!" Eri gasped as she stood up hurriedly, grabbing into Umi's arm and dragging her out of the cafeteria.
"W-Wait a moment! Eri!" Umi cried in protest to the sudden action but to no avail in stopping the girl. She could only sigh and let herself be dragged by her girlfriend.
o o o
"Eri-chan! You're late!" A bright voice called from afar.
"Honestly, they are such a burden." Another voice commented.
"Maki-chan, you and Nicochii are the same too." Nozomi teased as she let out a mischievous grin.
"Nozomi!" Two tsunderes shouted in union but ended up blushing because of their unplanned synchronization.
When Eri had finally stopped, Umi observed the venue before her carefully.
There was a wedding arch, embellished with fresh white roses and a pair of doves perched on the top. Surrounding it was a few wooden benches that were donned with banners and balloons taped into it. The tiled floor which used to be littered with crispy fallen leaves was now replaced by a velvet red carpet.
Was this...
Before Umi could finish her thought, a cat-like girl pounced onto her, rubbing her face in her neck.
"Umi-chan! Congratulations nyaa—!" Rin celebrated as she maintained a strong hold.
"Wait! Rin-chan! They just got here!" Honoka exclaimed as she tried to pry the girl off.
Dazed, Umi could only turn to Eri who shot her an apologetic look.
"Eri... Is this?" She started only to be cut off by soft lips embracing hers.
"It's everything you think it is." The blonde whispered after breaking the kiss.
Bending down by one knee, the blonde pulled out a crimson red box, lifting the lid slowly as the bluenette watched in anticipation.
"I have always loved you. Your blue tresses reminded me of the soothing calm ocean that I dreamt of. Your fiery hazel eyes that I would never be tired of gazing into. Those eyes that seemed to speak to me and pull me in, I long to see everyday first thing in the morning. Those lips that would curve up and whispered good morning to me can put me into a good mood instantly. There's so many things that I want to say however, words are not enough."
The sun seemed to lay on the fountain, merging with the crystal clear water.
"Sonoda Umi, will you do me the honour of becoming I, Ayase Eri's wife?"
"Of course, I will only and forever be your wife, Eri."
o o o
Upon hearing that the bluenette has agreed to the marriage, the rest of the members cheered enthusiastically, happy for their friends.
"Excuse me!" Two voices called as they brought out a neatly decorated snow white cake.
"Wow! As expected of Kotori and Hanayo, the cake's design is so flawless!" Eri praised in amazement.
"Well, it's Umi-chan's and Eri-chan's wedding cake after all!" Kotori chirped as she laid the cake neatly onto a table.
The remaining members rushed to obtain a slice of the cake, unable to resist the temptation.
"Umi... Do you remember when I told you that I liked sunsets?" The blonde whispered lovingly as she held onto the bluenette's soft hands.
"Of course I remember. However, you never told me why despite my numerous attempts to figure out the answer." Umi sighed in defeat as she remembered those times.
Eri giggled at her now wife's reply and frustration. She let out a smile, placing the ring into the bluenette's slender fingers carefully. Their left hands touched, almost in an embrace, the diamond on their rings shining luminously.
"Well, it's because that's the only time when the sun meets the ocean, golden merges with the blue and it felt like I was together with you."
A/N:
WELL. I FINISHED IT. FINALLY. SORRY FOR THE DELAY. I finished my year end examinations much earlier but had to retake them since I failed. :/
BUT NOW I RECEIVED THE RESULTS AND I AM NO LONGER RETAINED. /celebratory dance
This is my thanks to EriUmi for being there when I was feeling stressed by these incessant examinations. A MARRIAGE. THEY CAN BE WAIFUS NOW. HURHURHUR.
Also, I paired Kotori with her pillow, since I wanted a happy ending for everyone. Nico and Maki are still bickering. Always bickering. Tsunderes will forever be tsunderes.
I apologize for any mistakes made since I was in a hurry to dish out this prolonged update. Hope you can understand! :B
THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THIS. REALLY, ERIUMI SHIPPERS UNITE. \o/
