A/N: The story has come to an end, and this epilogue wraps everything up. :D Many thanks to those who had read and/or reviewed this fanfic as well as my cousin who i annoyed/teased to no end while coming up with chapters even though she had no idea what i was actually writing about :)
I had fun with this story and the characters and it helped relieved some of my stress during and after the examination period.
Note: i made up some of the 'dance' moves, the lyrics of the song comes from a website that i took online and the song comes from Nozomi's album (I think)... and once again, I don't own Love Live! :)
Enjoy!
Epilogue
"Now, we have our last song for today's live concert. This song would be sung by 2 members of μ's – Eri-chan and Nozomi-chan, also the School's Student Council President and Vice-President!" Honoka then passed the microphone to Eri, smiling.
"Thanks, Honoka," Eri whispered before taking the microphone as the rest of the μ's, save for Nozomi and Eri, headed back stage, waving to the audience.
"This song, like most of our songs, was composed by Maki. However, this song holds a special meaning to both of us. So, please listen to our final song, 'Baby Maybe Koi no Button'!"
The whole auditorium boomed with applause and shouts for the pair up on stage and the music started to play.
"Simply kind words aren't enough anymore
Trembling I sigh, You're so close I want to try touching you"
Nozomi started to sing, her voice loud and clear as the two started to dance.
Eri continued from where Nozomi left off, a warm feeling settling in her as she peeked a glance at her girlfriend, smiling.
"Getting this close was not by chance and yet
Feigning ignorance and showing off a smile is a crime"
Pausing our conversation as we walk side by side
I want a button for love (Clicking and ordering) Let's start"
Nozomi echoed after Eri and their voice blended in together towards the chorus.
"At the beginning we got a little closer
I reflect on the happiness that came from meeting
Forever (baby) Forever (maybe)
I won't forget how my heart pounded
It's always okay
Our meeting invites tomorrow
It would be great if I could tell you (Because I want to tell you)
We stopped suddenly and gazed at one another…"
The two girls on stage turned towards each other to correspond to the lyrics before passing by each other, their raised right hand reached out, as if trying to grab hold of something, before bringing it to their heart as the music played on.
Eri's voice faded while Nozomi's voice started to resound in the whole auditorium with the next verse.
"If these feelings catch a ride on the wind and tickle your ears
You should be able to hear my warm and sweet thoughts"
"I tried imagining it but I don't understand at all
I planned to know but I don't understand the real you"
Eri's melodic voice floated, giving it her all as she sang with passion. Nozomi eyes involuntarily shifted to look at the blonde. Eri felt Nozomi's gaze on her and turned to look at her. The purple haired girl winked before bracing herself for the next verse and the blonde blushed slightly.
Nozomi gripped her heart and sang out, her voice thick with emotion.
"This secret is a frustration expanding selfishly on its own
There's a single button for love (As soon as it was clicked) Things started"
The two girls' voices then came together, as they looked at each other lovingly, finishing off the song.
"Suddenly handling it with a joke
Your evasive eyes are lost
But (sorry) But (worry)
I don't want it to be painful
It's okay in front of your eyes
Because I'll promise, Because I love you
Feeling this strongly (I want to say it right now)
Still unable to say it we gazed at one another…
At the beginning we got a little closer
I reflect on the happiness that came from meeting
Forever (baby) Forever (maybe)
I won't forget how my heart pounded
It's always okay
Our meeting invites tomorrow
It would be great if I could tell you (Because I want to tell you)
We stopped suddenly and gazed at one another…Did I click the button?"
Both of them were breathing heavily when the song ended as they ended their dance smoothly. They were standing in front of each other, staring into one another's eyes, unmoving as the crowd went wild with applause, shouting and screaming both of their names. Adrenaline was still pumping through them as their face stayed flushed.
Eri-chi…Nozomi thought.
Nozomi…Eri thought.
She looks so beautiful at this moment. Both thought at the same time.
Seeing the flushed and sweaty look of her girlfriend, a tingling sensation coursed through her body and she shivered slightly. Maybe it was the adrenaline, maybe it was her getting caught up in the moment, but Eri had the sudden urge to kiss the purple head now.
She tried to restrain herself since it was inappropriate to be kissing her girlfriend out in the open in school. Snapping out of her thoughts, Eri broke the stare between the two and faced the cheering audience.
Unbeknownst to her, the purple haired girl was also thinking the same thoughts. Her thought drifted to before the live concert in the changing room when everyone had already changed and was at the backstage. The both of them had stayed in the changing room to have a private time alone. It was then that Eri had pinned Nozomi against the locker door before her lips came into contact with the purple head's. The blonde had boldly started to trail her kisses from her cheeks to her ears and down her neck slowly, causing the other girl to moan with pleasure.
However, before Eri could continue, a knock had broken the spell and the two girls had stopped what they were doing in frustration before opening the door, only to reveal a blushing Umi was obviously had heard the activity…that was going on before she knocked. She had contemplated to let them finish before she knocked but due to time constraint, she decided against it, silently apologising to her two seniors.
Back in the present, Nozomi craved for Eri's kiss and touch. She had to force herself to stay still on the stage before she does something stupid like kissing the life out of her girlfriend in front of the whole school.
Seeing Eri turning around, Nozomi took the cue and both of them bowed, grinning at the crowd before waving and running back to the backstage.
"Good work, Eri-chan, Nozomi-chan!" Honoka greeted the both of them cheerfully.
"Thanks, you guys did a wonderful job as well," Eri said.
"Yep, the live was a total success!" Nozomi grinned.
"Hey, you two! Good job out th –" Before Kotori could say finish, Eri had already dragged Nozomi away from the backstage to the changing room.
"Why are…they in such a hurry…?" Kotori looked confused.
Umi shared a glance with Niko and Maki as understanding crossed their minds. Niko suppressed a grimace and sighed, "Just leave them alone for now. I swear, they behave like they can't survive without kis–" Maki immediately slapped her hand over the third-year's mouth and what came out was a muffled sound. "–every few hours."
"Huh?" Hanayo looked even more confused.
"N-Never mind, Hanayo…" Maki laughed uneasily.
"O-OH!" Honoka shouted, finally understanding why they were in such a hurry, "Does that mean…we get to spy on them again?" the ginger haired girl grinned, her limits knows no bounds.
"W-What are you saying, Honoka?" Umi almost panicked, "We can't peek at them. It's rude and unsightly. An invasion of their privacy."
"Aw, why not?" Honoka pouted.
"I'm sure they locked the door as well…" Hanayo tried to dissuade Honoka, having learnt her lesson from last time.
"We should just leave them alone…" Rin piped in.
"Hey, Kotori, you'll come with me right?" Honoka ignored the two of them and looked at her childhood friend.
Kotori smiled innocently and sweetly "Of course!"
"Damn those two. Why won't they listen?!" Niko cursed. She was almost sure that if Eri and Nozomi knew that they were spying on them, severe punishment would be meted out to them. And God knows how far they'll go…
"Honoka! Like I said, we can't spy on them. If we get caught, the consequences…" Niko shuddered, "would be too much for us to bear. Considering the fact that both of them are in the Student Council and wield considerable power…"
"Aw, fine…" Honoka pouted again, sharing a disheartened look with Kotori.
Back in the changing room, the two girls were already in the midst of kissing each other senseless.
"Eri-chi…" Nozomi whimpered, feeling her knees go weak against the onslaught of kisses that her girlfriend was giving her.
"Nozomi…" Eri murmured against the other girl's neck, "I love you…"
The purple head moaned out, her body hot, her heart racing wildly as her whole mind started to go blank.
Nozomi started to massage Eri's back, rubbing sensually against the blonde's back as they kissed again.
Eri finally pulled away, leaving the both of them panting and gasping.
"Eri-chi…I love you too…" the purple head blushed.
Eri smiled and patted her girlfriend's head affectionately.
However, something seemed to be troubling the purple head as the her forehead had scrunched up into a small frown. Eri hadn't noticed during the concert but she did now and it was worrying her.
"But…" Nozomi suddenly said quietly, not realising that she'd actually spoken out loud.
"But…?" Eri raised an eyebrow.
The purple head looked perplexed. She didn't know if she should say this at such a good moment. This matter has been bugging her for a while but she had managed to distract herself from the fact by engrossing herself in her idol practices and Eri.
"Yes?" Eri encouraged. She wanted to know what's on the purple haired girl's mind. She had a sneaking suspicion as to what was on the other girl's mind.
"G-Graduation…" her voice was a whisper.
Eri knew what Nozomi was trying to say and understood her hesitation.
"Don't worry. Even if we're apart in different universities, we'll still be together. We can still see each other every day. We can go to each other's houses and we could text or call one another," Eri assured the purple head.
"Yea, you're right…" The purple head smiled sheepishly, feeling a little foolish to be worrying about something like this, "Sorry..."
Eri shook her head, "It's okay. It also shows how much you love me 3"
Nozomi face turned red as she said nothing.
"Well, I'll be lonely without having you around by my side all day…but I'll deal with it." Eri pulled the purple head into an embrace. Nozomi nuzzled against the blonde's neck and said softly, "Me too."
With the both of them going to different Universities, that was the way they could meet up. They could go to each other's houses and have sleepovers every now and then but they just have to learn how to cope without being physically near each other. Though there was the option of living together, Eri couldn't possibly leave her younger sister alone at home.
"We should…get going. I'm sure the others are waiting for us." Nozomi started to say.
Eri refused to let go of Nozomi and whispered seductively into her ear, "Forget the others. How about we go for a second round?"
Nozomi blushed furiously, her face as red as a tomato and Eri could feel her nod against her shoulder.
Eri smirked, "Looks like it would take awhile before Honoka and the others can change out of their costumes."
And she kissed Nozomi.
A/N: 8D -smiles in relief that the fanfic is finally finished -
Anyways, i'll be starting on a new fanfic about romance between 2 particular members in μ's...so look forward to it! :D I'll be starting the new fanfic once i get the hang of what i wanted to do with them, or rather, what i want to happen between them :3
Woohoo.