A/N: I am so, so sorry for not updating in a while :( I got sick and couldn't even stand up. I probably missed like a week of school T.T. To make it up to you guys I made this chapter longer than usual. I hope this chapter will live up to your expectations. I'm sorry in advance if there are any errors in any way, for I do not have a beta reader at the time being.

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Disclaimer: I do not own Marimite or any of its characters. All belongs to Oyuki Konno.

Chapter 11: The Double Date Part II

Sachiko did not like Yumi's boyfriend. For some reason, she resented him as a matter of fact. And she doesn't even know why. To make matters worse, Yumi's boyfriend Kaoru was being too sweet to Yumi.

A little bit too sweet for her liking.

To say that she was a little bit envious was a complete understatement. She was fuming with jealousy. Ok so they were holding hands while ordering earlier. No big deal. Of course it's only normal for them to hold hands. They're a couple who's dating after all.

After they finished ordering their meal, Sachiko's eyes began to wander. She was looking around except for the face in front of her. Specifically speaking Yumi's face. Sachiko was afraid those amber would drown her in an abyss. She'd rather die than to look at those eyes, especially after she had rejected Yumi; not to mention she was caught staring at them by Yumi herself.

When their respective orders came Yumi asked if someone can pass her the salt. Sachiko was about to grab it when Kaoru beat her to it. 'Of course he's going to get it for her' Sachiko mused to herself. Stupid

"Oh Yumi-chan, you have a bead of rice on your cheek. Here, let me help." Kaoru wiped Yumi's cheek with a napkin; only to steal a quick peck from her cheek after. Yumi's blushed shortly followed.

"What was that for Kaoru-kun?" Yumi whispered rather disappointedly to him. Kaoru just gave her a look that said, "Just go with it."

Suguru was pained and saddened by his junior's action, but he managed to hide his reaction and emotions within himself. Sachiko was another story.

This was the final straw for her. No amount of restraint can help her now. "Please excuse me." Standing rather abruptly, therefore causing her chair to move backwards and make a 'thud' sound, Sachiko quickly walked to the direction of the washroom. Tears started to roll down her alabaster cheeks as her vision began to blur significantly.

'Why am I feeling so jealous over this? Every time I see them being so... loving to each other is killing me. My chest... it can't stop clenching...'

She started clutching her chest, and as she entered the washroom two ladies were at the sinks; putting on makeup and what-not. Not wanting other people to see her in tears she covered her face; particularly her eyes with one hand and pointed to the door with the other hand.

"Get out." Sachiko warned.

"And who are you to te-" A woman in her mid 30s retaliated but was cut off by Sachiko's glare and tone of voice.

"Out. Now"

The two women gulped and did what they were told. Soon the empty washroom was filled with sobs and whimpers. Her knees felt so weak that they gave up on her. Her knees collided with the cold tiles, but she didn't feel or care of the pain it resulted. The pain in her chest was a thousand times worse.

'Why can't I let her go? I was sure that these feelings for her would be gone now, but when I saw her face all of it came back to me. I thought the idea of marrying Suguru would burn these want for her... '

Yumi gazed at the washroom door for the fifth time that day. She was waiting for Sachiko to return to her seat. 'Could it be that...that you're still harboring the same sort of feelings I have for you Sachiko-sama?'

Yumi's musings were suddenly interrupted by a man's voice.

"You guys wait here for a minute or two. I'll just go and check on Sachan."

"Umm maybe I should be the one to do that instead." Yumi suggested.

"And why is that Yumi-chan?" Suguru raised his eyebrow.

Kaoru rolled his eyes. "Because Yumi-chan's a girl and you're not?"

"What does being a girl have to do with anything?"

Yumi sighed as she answered Suguru's amazing question. "If you haven't noticed Sachiko-sama went to um.. the lady's washroom? I'm pretty sure if you go in there the women would either scream or hit you with their purses and think you're a pervert."

Hearing Yumi's retort made Suguru laugh. "I'm not sure about that. True that they will scream, but the reason would be because they have never seen a man as handsome as I am."

"You didn't change at all Suguru-sempai. Not even a little bit." Kaoru said as he made a 'tsk' sound.

"Excuse me Kaoru-kun, Suguru-san. I'll go and check on Sachiko-sama now." Yumi bowed gesturing her take of leave. As she went nearer to her destination her ears picked up whimpering noises.

Is that Sachiko-sama?

She wasn't sure. It's true that she heard Sachiko cry before, but this cries were far more different than before. Sachiko sounded so... desperate and alone. Desperate for what she doesn't know.

Knocking the lady's washroom, she suddenly heard a trembling voice; asking her to leave at once.

"Please leave me alone." Sachiko requested in a cold yet pleading tone.

Yumi became worried as she heard her Sachiko's desperate voice. "Sachiko-sama it's me, Yumi."

"That's even more of a reason why you should leave." Sachiko stubbornly replied.' Yumi's here? I don't want to her to see me like this. I don't want to her to see me in this weak state or even pity me...'

"Please forgive me for this Sachiko-sama." What Yumi saw after she opened the door broke her heart into pieces. For there sitting on the middle of the floor was a crying Sachiko. The once beautiful and elegant princess of Lillian was in a complete state of disarray; her hair disheveled and her shoulders sagged. Her cheeks- oh they were glistening, because of tears.

Getting a wad of tissue, Yumi went to where Sachiko was sitting. She bent down, and as she was about to wipe the older girl's cheek Sachiko grabbed her wrists, as if telling her to stop. Her eyes gave a sad, melancholic expression.

"S-Sachiko-sama?" Yumi asked with a worried tone.

"Tell me Yumi. What was your secret? How did you do it?" Yumi's eyes widened at the raven-haired girl's question. What did Sachiko mean?

"What do you mean?" Sachiko looked at her straight in the eye and replied. "Of course you know what I mean Yumi. Please don't play dumb on me." Not knowing of what she was asked, Yumi just kept her mouth close, until Sachiko lost it and strengthened her grip on Yumi and asked painfully.

"How did you forget about me? How were you able to find someone new and forg-" Sachiko didn't manage to finish her question; for Yumi all of a sudden hugged her tight; so tight that she was practically clinging to the older girl's neck.

"I never forgot you Sachiko-sama. I never did..." Sachiko cried harder at those words. '...and I never will.' Yumi finished in her mind.

Sachiko couldn't take it anymore. She needed to taste those captivating lips now. Letting go of Yumi's wrist she place her hands on Yumi's cheeks. Slowly she closed her eyes and leaned in for a kiss. Yumi's heart froze and melted at the same time. Sachiko was going to kiss her...but it wasn't right. She's going to get married for Maria's sake!

Gathering her remaining strength, Yumi slowly pushed Sachiko away. "I'm sorry Sachiko-sama, but we can't do this. You're getting married remember?" the brunette said brokenly. She wanted the kiss as much as the other girl. But they can't because of reality.

"You're... you're right. We can't do this anymore. I'm getting married, and you have...someone else now." Sachiko didn't mention the word boyfriend. Both of them knew why. Wiping back her tears, Yumi stood up and held her hand to her former onee-sama. "Why don't we just forget about what happened? I'd love it if we become friends. I'd rather have you as a good friend than nothing." she suggested. 'I can't stand being without you Sachiko, not even for a second.'

Sachiko pondered for a moment before she accepted Yumi's hand as a sign of a new 'relationship', even though the two wanted more than mere friendship. 'This is better than losing you completely Yumi.'

"We should head back now. Suguru-san and Kaoru-kun must be worried about us."

The blunette nodded her head in agreement. For the second time that day Yumi held out her hand sideways to Sachiko, as if telling her to hold unto them. Sachiko gave her a quizzical look, which made Yumi giggle in return. She just gave her a dazzling smile and slipped her hand into the older girl's.

Yumi found comfort in Sachiko's soft hand as they exited the washroom. When they were in Kaoru and Suguru's line of sight, Sachiko quickly let go of Yumi's hand, much to Yumi's disappointment.

"Are you guys ok? Are you not feeling well Sachan? We can just cancel this date and go another time." Suguru asked as Sachiko and Yumi were taking their seats.

For once Sachiko gave her fiancé a sincere smile."It's ok. I'm fine Suguru-san. It'd be a waste and not to mention rude to our hosts."

And so they continued their doubly lunch date. After they finished, the four contributed money to pay for the bill, although Sachiko and Suguru were the ones who contributed the most. They were also the first couple to depart. Before leaving, the two gave their goodbyes. Sachiko gave Yumi an affectionate hug in which Yumi gave back in return.

"Let's hang out one last time before your wedding, ok Sachiko-sama?" Yumi muttered as she hugged Sachiko. "Hang out?" Sachiko puzzledly ask as she gave Yumi a confused look.

Yumi softly laughed as she replied. "It means to go out or do an activity.". She just got an 'oh' as a reply. With a heavy heart, Yumi waved goodbye as Sachiko and Suguru went to their car.

As soon as the engaged couple left the dining establishment, Kaoru smiled smugly making Yumi frown. "Why did you have to kiss my cheek earlier Kaoru-kun?" Yumi's face turned a rosy hue from remembering what happened earlier.

"But it worked didn't it? Sachiko-sama got jealous and practically went to the washroom crying, not to mention she's probably angry at the same time. Two terrified-looking women went out after she went in actually."

Yumi just shook her head disappointedly." Don't ever do that again. I don't want to see Sachiko-sama cry again..."

"What happened between you guys earlier anyways?" Yumi shrugged." Eh nothing really happened. We were just emotional for a couple of minutes."

"You guys sure are something. Especially you. I wonder how you can handle Sachiko-sama... I heard that she has a nickname that speaks for herself. Ice princess." Yumi gave him a pointed look. "And how can you even be with a guy like Suguru-san? He's like a narcissist."

Both gave each other a glare, but laughed it off at the end. They left soon after, and went to their separate ways to their homes. Yumi can't help but think about what transpired earlier at the washroom.

Did she really want to be friends with Sachiko? Of course not. She wanted more than that. She wanted to be more than friends or sisters with Sachiko on that matter.

But in the end she decided to bury these feelings of desire, knowing that it was all an illusion now.

An illusion that will never become a reality.

By the time she got to her house two figures were already waiting for her; standing by the front door. Yuuki was the first one, and the second person was...wait.

Is that Yoshino? Oh no.

"Why are you guys waiting for me?"

Yuuki and Yoshino looked at each other before answering Yumi with the same reply.

"We want the full explanation Yumi."

"I'll tell you guys maybe inside the house? I don't want to stand here and talk to the two of you. It's kind of a secret". Wanting to hear what Yumi has to say the three went to the living room. Everyone took a seat on the couch, and before Yumi spoke Yuuki asked where her 'boyfriend' was. Isn't it the job of the guy to take his date home first before going to his house?

"Oh we went home separately. I told him he doesn't need to walk me home. Today was a pretty tiring day for the both of us." Yuuki understood. Yoshino was beyond confused at this point.

"So Sakamoto-san's his name. So you lied to me yesterday Yumi? You told me you guys were just friends!" Now Yuuki was the next one to be confused.

"Wait. So you told Yoshino-san that you guys weren't dating? But you told me earlier this morning that you guys were going out hence this 'double date'.

"Double date with whom Yumi-chan?"

Yumi just sighed and did a face palm as question after question was bombarded at her." How can explain everything when you two are asking away?"

This made the two completely quiet.

"Now…where to begin..."

To Be Continued...

A/N: Like I said before, I just recovered (almost) from my flu, so it may take awhile before chapter 12 is up. (stupid damn flu). I'd love to see your reviews or PM regarding the latest chapter! I'll just ask this one question:

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