Momo-chan: Wow. Sorry for nor updating for so long. Especially to those who reviewed and are really waiting for the next chapter. I just Don't have too much time to go online lately and also because I was recently hooked to Ouran High School Host Club. Oh, I made OHSHC fanfics now too! And a crossover between D. Gray-man and OHSHC! I hope you guys can check those out too. They're on my profile. And please review as always.

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6: Princess from a Frog

Chapter6: Childhood tears

The day went by fast and fun for the two and the group. It was now dismissal and they were all by there lockers just chatting before going home."Lavi!" Sachiko's panting voice called from the crowd of students in the hallway. She reached to their lockers as she panted slightly. "I have a practice today with my team because the competition will be like next week. I won't be leaving for an hour. Just wait for me at our locker room okay?" The auburn haired girl asked with a slightly tired smile, fully expecting Lavi to say yes like he always does.

In fact it wasn't a question, it was a statement.

Lavi frowned in disappointment as she glanced sideways to Lenalee. He already told her that he would walk her home for safety measures but Sachiko have a practice for one hour. His lack of verbal response confused his girlfriend.

"What's wrong Lavi?" He didn't got the chance to answer again as Lenalee bid them both small goodbyes and waltzed into the crowd. Sachiko nodded at her then continued to ask the redhead about his actions but she didn't have his attention as Lavi eyed his long-time best friend protectively as she walked past other students. He was already near to agreeing with Sachiko's offer when a couple of guys looked at her short skirt as Lenalee walked past them. That got him.

Without taking his eyes off Lenalee, he said to Sachiko, "Sorry Chomesuke but I have to walk Lenalee home. I already promised her and it's not safe for her to be alone. Sorry and love ya." He wriggled out of her hold, and jogged to the purple eyed girl.

Sachiko gaped at him as he walked away. She observed him smile brightly at Lenalee once he reached her, a smile that could light up and capture anyone's heart. And a smile that he had never shown her. She slowly closed her mouth, which she didn't even know was open, as she felt her heart sank a little. "I hope my childhood tears won't greet me again." She muttered, referring to the young tears she had shed for Lavi whenever he ignores her to be with his best friend Lenalee. "But why does it feel like everything was happening again?" She stared at Lavi and Lenalee's back as they laughed happily and everything seemed to be in slow motion.

Like the crowd was a big blur and there was a spot light casted upon the two retreating backs and her. There was nothing different about the two spotlights. The only difference is that, "I was alone."

"Sachiko what are you doing? You've been dancing like a zombie for the whole practice!" The cheerleading coach, Klaud Nine, scolded after blowing through her high pitched whistle.

She doesn't seem too happy that Sachiko had been doing wrong flips, failed jumping through human pyramids, and cheering with solemn and almost despair-looking expression. She'd been like that ever since the practice began and she had been delaying the whole group's performance because she was supposed to be doing all the main moves since she was the captain and she's doing it all wrong.

"I'm sorry coach Nine. I'm just not in the mood right now but I'll try to-"

"You shouldn't try! You should DO it! I'm disappointed with you Sachiko. Practice is over for today girls." And with that, she left the gym. Sachiko panted as she picked herself up from the ground and wiped away some perspiration that had formed on her forehead. She felt like she had just ran over three mountains and went all the way back. In short, she felt like hell.

She was about to take a step forward but stopped when someone bumped her shoulder in purpose."Hmm. Look who's been scolded by the coach. Looks like she's not the favorite anymore." Cindy, the vice-captain, snorted at her then laughed in a high pitched voice along with her two friends. Sachiko scoffed at her and decided to ignore her. She wasn't in the mood to argue back anyway.

And besides, she must've been right.

"I don't wanna talk now Cindy. Just keep it bottled up until tomorrow." Sachiko muttered without giving the vice-captain a glance. Her lack of reaction pissed the brunette more and more. She was going to shot her with another insult but a better idea popped inside her small brain. This made her smile slyly and cross her arms.

"Sure miss captain. But I don't think you will feel better tomorrow considering that I don't think Lenalee will drop the new look soon." Sachiko halted abruptly. Her eyes widening and stinging with tears of mixed anger and jealousy. She knew all too well what Cindy was hinting on.

"Oh, did I strike a painful nerve? I saw how Lavi left you on the hallway to be with Lenalee. I bet he likes his best friend's short skirts. Maybe you should wear a shorter one to make him drooling over you again." Cindy laughed and motioned for her friends to laugh along, which they did. Sachiko clenched her fists and gritted her teeth. She couldn't let her speak like that.

"How dare you speak like that about Lavi? He is not a pervert who only wants girls with shorter skirts or clothes! It's just that he already promised to Lenalee." Sachiko's emotions almost erupted from frustration and tiredness. But she is a well-mannered girl that can remain composed enough to contain it for now. For now.

"Is that so? Then I suppose he wouldn't mind kissing you in front of the cheerleaders and Lenalee. Right?"

"Wh-What?"

"You heard it dumb ass. Don't tell me he hasn't kissed you yet?"

"W-Well," Cindy choked out a laugh.

"I can't believe he hasn't! Hah. That only proves it."

"Proves what?"

"That he really wasn't in love with you. You are just his play toy." The brunette laughed mockingly and so does her friends. Sachiko felt tears from the corner of her eyes, she refuse to let them fall for it will signify that she's weak.

"That's not true Cindy. Lavi could never do that to me. He loves me." It was not a comeback. It was a form of reassurance to herself.

Miss vice-captain scoffed and flipped her dark locks before walking past Sachiko. "Then prove it."

The door of the gym closed with a resounding echo of loneliness. She was left there under the lights of the stadium. The stadium where she lives her dreams as a performer. The stadium where she can remember her most happy moments. And the stadium where Lavi asks her to be his girlfriend. This will also be the place where they will prove to everyone that they love each other.

She just hope this place's lucky atmosphere wouldn't betray her.

From:Chomesuke

To Lavi:

Lavi tomorrw aftr skul pls meet me da gym. Brng lenalee with u 2.

Lavi was on his bed, lying and just staring at the white ceiling of his room when he received the text message from his girlfriend. He was frowning in confusion as he texted back.

From:Lavi

To:Chomesuke

Sure. But y shud lenalee be there 2?

He read the message again before pressing send. He waited for about a couple of minutes before his phone vibrated in his hands again.

From:Chomesuke

To:Lavi

Bcuz she juz need 2 be there.

The redhead frowned again. He stared at the text message for quite awhile, as if waiting for more letters to appear. Her reply only confuses him more. He wonders what will Lenalee do there. He blinked then replied and closed his phone before turning off the lights and drifting off. He replied,

From:Lavi

To:Chomesuke

I wont bring her there.

Momo-chan: Well I honestly don't know what to write next. I have an idea but it's not solid and not written down yet. Sigh. Though reviews and more ideas does makes me update faster!

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