Could this possible be love?
Chapter 04: Could this possible be love?
Disclaimer: I don't own the anime nor the characters. Just the story.
That morning was really hot. All the students had gathered in the cafeteria for a break. It had been a week since Miyuki and Tamao let their feelings overwhelm them and they kissed in front of their friends. During that week they tried to avoid each other. Though, they wished they could talk and solve the misunderstanding they were too afraid to meet. Miyuki was very confused about her feelings and Tamao knew she wouldn't hold herself if she happen to see the young president. Shizuma kept her promise and she had a talk with her best friend. Nagisa wasn't lucky though. Tamao had refused to say anything.
"So, I'm waiting" said Shizuma.
"For what?" said Miyuki quite angry with her friend cause she had interrupted her from reading a really important school paper.
"Did something happen between you and Suzumi-san?"
She let the paper down and turned to look at her friend.
"Has she spoken to you?" said Miyuki.
"No. Though your actions betray you. You have been avoiding each other for a week. Did something happen?"said Shizuma.
Miyuki sighed.
"Yea" said Miyuki.
"And?" said Shizuma.
"It didn't end well"
"Give me the details"
"That day we met the girls, Suzumi-san and I while we were chasing each other, I slipped. She tried to help me but we ended up falling together"
"And you kissed"
"How do you know?" said Miyuki shocked.
"We saw you"
"Oh" said Miyuki while blushing deeply.
"What happened after the kiss?"
"We got in a fight"
"Why?"
"Cause...Cause I got afraid of the kiss"
"What?"
"Yea. I thought it happened too soon. I got scared"
"And you broke her heart"
"I know. I regret it. I know she wont forgive me. I wish she could"
Miyuki lowered her head sad. Shizuma moved to her and hugged her tightly.
"Miyuki. There's still a chance to get her back. Just go and talk to her" said Shizuma.
"I cant do that Shizuma. I'm scared. Besides, she wont listen to me" said Miyuki.
"Miyuki. Can I ask you something?"
"Sure"
"What are your feelings about Suzumi-san?"
"I don't know. I'm very confused"
"Do you like her?"
"Yes. A lot actually"
"Do you want to be with her?"
"Yes"
"Do you want to touch her?"
"Like crazy"
"Do you want to kiss her?"
"Kiss...her?"
Miyuki felt her cheeks turning red and her heart beating fast. She gulped. She sensed some tears coming.
''Hai. I want to kiss her. I want to kiss Suzumi-san" said Miyuki.
"My dear Miyuki it seems you are in love" said Shizuma smiling.
"In love? I'm in love with Suzumi-san? But how?" said Miyuki quite shocked.
"Miyuki I've suspected for a while that you like her. I wasn't sure though till that day I saw you spending some time with Suzumi-san. When you kissed her I had confirmed it"
"It was that obvious huh?" said Miyuki smiling a bit.
"Yup. You don't just love her Miyuki. You are madly in love with her. I haven't seen you smiling for a long time. You haven't acted like a kid for once from the first day you came here. You are always spacing out. You always try to find an excuse to see her. Do you want more?"
"I guess you are right. I'm in love with Suzumi-san. There is no way to doubt it now"
"Are you going to tell her?"
"I can't Shizuma. I can't face her after what I have done"
"But you have to. Suzumi-san won't wait forever. Someone else might take your place one day and it will be too late then"
Miyuki lowered her head again.
"I know but..." said Miyuki.
"There are no buts" interrupted Shizuma. "Think about it. Onegai. Do something about it before you lose her for good"
Miyuki looked at her.
"Shizuma" said Miyuki sad.
Now both of them were sitting next to each other and lost in their own world. Shizuma didn't make it to change her best friend's mind, however, she did put some thoughts in her. Better than nothing. Shion and Chikaru were sitting opposite them and talking about school like usual. Amane and Hikari were there too but they had preferred to listen to their wise president than taking part in the conversation.
Suddenly, Nagisa and Tamao came into the cafeteria. Their clubs had just ended for the day, so they decided to spend some time there. They both walked to the elite's table.
"Good afternoon" said Nagisa.
Shizuma and Miyuki looked at them.
"Good afternoon Nagisa" said Shizuma smiling.
Miyuki's eyes met with Tamao's. Miyuki wanted to say something but nothing could come out. Tamao looked away. Miyuki saw that and her heart itched a bit.
"Have a seat" said Shizuma.
Both girls nodded. Nagisa took a seat next to Shizuma and Tamao sat next to her best friend. Chikaru saw the girls with the corner of her eyes and smirked.
"Nagisa-chan how are you?" said Chikaru.
"I'm fine Minamoto-sama" said Nagisa smiling. "And you?"
"I'm good. Thank you. My, my Suzumi-san. Is it me or have you turned into a beautiful lady lately?"
Tamao's eyes wide and she blushed. Miyuki and Shion got surprised. Though, in secrecy Shion felt a bit jealous for some reason.
"A-Arigatoh Minamoto-sama. B-But I'm not as beautiful as you" said Tamao.
"My, arigatoh Suzumi-san" said Chikaru smiling.
They stared at each other. Miyuki seeing these two acting all lovey lovey so sudden started to feel irritated. As for Shion she started to feel uncomfortable. She wanted to say something but she knew she would only embarrass herself. So, she decided to leave.
"Excuse me but I have to go" said Shion standing up.
Chikaru broke her staring contest with Tamao and turned to look at her.
"Is something wrong Tomori-sama?" said Chikaru.
"I have work to do. I apologize for leaving so suddenly" said Shion.
"It was nice talking with you though"
"The feeling is mutual Minamoto-sama"
Shion turned her back to them and walk away. Chikaru stole a glance at Shion's eyes the last moment and could see clearly that the Spican president didn't take well her small interaction with the Miatorian poet. A part of her was feeling bad but she could't help it but feeling satisfied. Her attention returned back to the young girl.
"Suzumi-san would you like to take a walk with me?" said Chikaru.
"Well..." said Tamao hesidanttly.
"No need to feel bad about me Tamao-chan. I will spend the day with Shizuma-sama" said Nagisa.
"Fine then" said Tamao smiling.
"Good" said Chikaru smiling back.
Both girls stood up. Miyuki could hardly hold herself from doing anything stupid but seeing the two girls leaving together made her almost lose control.
"Minamoto-sama wait" said Miyuki standing up.
"Hai?" said Chikaru.
"You can't go out. Its prohibited for a president to go our with a girl and specially when that girl comes from a different school"
"Ara, is that so Rokujo-sama? I know every rule on this Hill and I'm pretty sure that such a rule doesn't exist" said Chikaru.
"It's still prohibited for you" said Miyuki angry.
"Why?"
"Cause...Cause..."
"Is it because you are jealous of seeing Suzumi-san going out with someone else?"
Miyuki's eyes wide and she got shocked. Tamao acted the same.
"Minamoto-sama" said Miyuki.
"Am I right Rokujo-sama?" said Chikaru.
Miyuki got angry again.
"Suzumi-san has no business with you" said Miyuki.
"Why? As far as I know she's single and she can do whatever she wants" said Chikaru.
"I wont let it happen"
"Why Rokujo-sama?"
"Cause Suzumi-san belongs to me! I love her! She has no place in your heart cause she has stolen mine! You don't belong together! DO YOU HEAR ME? SUZUMI-SAN IS MINE!" shouted Miyuki.
Tamao's eyes wide and got speechless. She couldn't believe what she had just heard. Miyuki walked to the two girls and pushed Chikaru away from Tamao. Then, she passed her hands around Tamao's waist and pulled her close to her. She leaned her face close to Tamao's and she kissed her. Tamao's eyes wide more. Slowly, she closed her eyes and returned the kiss. Moments later Miyuki broke the kiss and looked at her poet.
"Suzumi-san" said Miyuki sweetly.
"Rokujo-sama" said Tamao.
"I love you Suzumi-san. I have finally realized it."
"Rokujo-sama I..."
"Is something wrong?"
"Iie. I'm not sure what is this feeling though. It's so strong and it burns my heart"
"You need time. Give yourself a few days to think about it. When you make it clear come and see me. You know where you can find me"
"Hai" said Tamao nodding.
Miyuki kissed her again and let go off her.
"My my. It seems something good is coming out of this" said Shizuma.
"Yup. Though, Tamao isn't sure about her feelings" said Nagisa.
"You need to talk with her. She needs some help"
"Hai Shizuma-sama"