A/N: Here is chapter 2 or day 2 as I named it.. I haven't edited chapter 1 yet with this change but I am going to try and start using some of the honorifics, I just hope I don't get them wrong :x!
Sachiko
Sachiko took a deep breath looking up at the sky trying to gain confidence as Yumi approached her with that smile that Sachiko loved so much. She had momentarily forgotten about the reason she called Yumi here on this day, she could only admire the girl she had the pleasure of calling her Petite Soeur. That was until Yumi was standing right in front of her, staring into Sachiko's eyes, Sachiko took another breath her heart starting to beat faster and faster. "Yumi, I called you here today to tell you something.." Sachiko said looking down at the ground trying to hide the fact that she was starting to blush.
"What is it Onee-sama?" Yumi asked worried that Sachiko had bad news with the way she looked down.
I can do this. I called Yumi here today to tell her how I felt and now is my chance, I can't give up now... If she doesn't accept it then I can always tell her I meant it in a sisterly way. Sachiko thought, her breathing becoming unsteady as her heart raced inside her chest.
"Onee-sama?" Yumi questioned one more time as Sachiko lifted her head realizing she still hadn't said anything.
Sachiko swallowed her fear before taking one last deep breath and placing her hands on Yumi's shoulders. "Yumi, I love you." Sachiko admitted trying her hardest to keep her composure, her eyes drifted away from Yumi afraid to see her Petite Soeurs reaction, she had honestly felt like turning and running. The silence that enveloped the two was driving Sachiko mad as seconds felt like minutes waiting for the response that she had feared all day.
Yumi was shocked, she stood in silence staring at Sachiko unsure if she had heard right. Yumi's mind was racing, was this a confession or just Sachiko telling her that she loved her as a sister? Yumi had no idea but after a long period of silence she settled on the idea that it was a confession, after all why would Sachiko ask to meet her in a private area and why would Sachiko be blushing if it wasn't.
"Onee-sama, do you mean...?" Yumi trailed off a little embarrassed as Sachiko turned her eyes back down to the younger girl.
Sachiko's heart was still beating fast but the initial explosion of nerves had subsided a bit during the period of silence. "Y—yes, I love you Yumi, more than a sister..." Sachiko mumbled shyly turning her head away again, her nerves weren't as bad but she was still unsure of how Yumi would react once she made sense of it.
Yumi was speechless still staring at Sachiko as her own heart came to life. She couldn't think of the words to say so instead she did the only thing she could think of as she stood on her toes and took Sachiko off guard by placing a soft yet loving kiss on her cheek.
Sahciko jumped a bit by the sudden feeling as she turned towards the smiling Yumi shocked. "Yumi, did you just...kiss me?" Sachiko asked as Yumi's smile grew bigger. "Does this mean that you...accept me?" Sachiko asked a bit desperate for the answer.
Yumi grabbed Sachiko's trembling hands before looking up into Sachiko's sapphire eyes. "Yes, Sachiko... I love you." Yumi said as stood on her toes once more to close the distance between her and the stunned Sachiko's lips.
Sachiko's eyes opened instantly at the sound of her alarm clock going off. She took a deep breath, her heart pounding in her chest as she turned and shut the alarm off before moving to a sitting position on the side of her large bed. "It was just a dream?" She said touching her cheek where Yumi had kissed her in the dream. "It felt so real..."
Sachiko's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in." Sachiko said as the door opened revealing a maid holding her uniform. "Oh, you can put that over on the dresser, thank you." Sachiko instructed the maid as she stood from her bed and headed towards the bathroom to brush her teeth.
I told Yumi I love her... Sachiko thought looking at herself in the mirror with a sigh trying to figure out the emotions stirring within her whenever she thought about Yumi. I love Yumi...? Of course, she is my Petite Soeur!... This is a different kind of love though, this is stronger more affectionate... Sachiko sighed remembering what she had decided on the night before, but dreaded the idea of telling her Onee-sama that she was in love with Yumi.
"I said I would wait until the day was over before I request Onee-sama's help." Sachiko told herself looking at her phone that was sitting next to the alarm clock on the small wooden table with two drawers.
-X-X-
Yumi and Yoshino
The day had started like any other day for Yumi except for the fact that she had a growing fear of facing Sachiko today. Yumi knew Touko was right in telling her to talk with Sachiko and at the time it seemed like an easy solution, but now that she really started to think about what she would say, it was becoming frightening.
Yumi had thought of what to say all the way to the gates of Lillian where she was met by Yoshino. "Gokigenyou, Yoshino-san."
"Gokigenyou, Yumi-san, let's go to class together." Yoshino responded with a smile as Yumi raised an eyebrow in confusion. Yoshino was one of Yumi's very good friends but this was the first time she could recall ever Yoshino waiting for her at the gates.
"Is something the matter?" Yumi asked, her curiosity getting the best of her as they walked towards the classroom, stopping in front of the statue of Maria-sama like usual.
Yoshino had told Touko that she would try to gauge Yumi's mood before asking but she couldn't help herself as she spoke. "Yumi-san did something happen between you and Sachiko-sama? She seemed a little...irritated yesterday."
Yumi took a deep breath before looking over to Yoshino briefly. "Nothing happened, I am just as confused as you are about Onee-sama's behavior yesterday."
Yoshino stopped and looked at Yumi in the eyes for a moment, which thoroughly confused Yumi. "Hmm, I guess you are telling the truth." Yoshino concluded not being able to see a weird facial expression from her friend.
Yumi instantly connected the dots as to what Yoshino was doing as she turned her head away. "My face is not a book, Yoshino-san!" Yumi exclaimed which caused Yoshino to chuckle a little.
"Think what you like Yumi-san, but your face usually tells everyone what they want to know." Yoshino said smiling as they arrived at the classroom. "I can't tell what your thinking this time though, you either really don't know or are starting to learn from Sachiko-sama."
Yumi opened her mouth to say something but instead shook her head and walked into the classroom leaving Yoshino laughing a bit in the doorway.
-X-X-
Sachiko and Rei
Sachiko arrived in class and had taken her seat not even noticing Rei looking at her. Her mind was still lingering on this new dream and on top of that she now had a growing anxiety about possibly running into Yumi. Even though it was just a dream the feelings it evoked within her were very real and she feared that when she saw Yumi she would only think of the kiss she had received on her cheek.
Sachiko still lost in thought softly touched that cheek again as a small smile made its way to her lips. Rei could only watch in confusion to Sachiko's very odd behavior, it hadn't occurred to her until class had started that Sachiko may have been kissed. Rei couldn't help but wonder by who though, Sachiko had never mentioned seeing anyone and she feared men so who could it possibly be?
Rei knew that Sachiko probably wouldn't say anything but she had her suspicions and planned on asking anyways when lunch period came around. Would Yumi really kiss Sachiko? Rei thought as she glanced back to Sachiko who was looking out the window, something was definitely going on it wasn't like Sachiko to space off in class. In fact Rei had never seen her friend do it before, Sachiko always had some of the best grades in her class if not the best.
Sachiko was a bit irritated yesterday and today she seems to be in an almost dreamy state... If Yumi really did kiss her cheek and Sachiko's response was irritation, than why is she in such a dreamy state today acting like she received a kiss she liked? Rei sighed quietly trying to dismiss the thought, it was really starting to confuse her.
The class had drug on and Sachiko barley paid any attention to it, she had the dream on her mind along with the fear of facing Yumi and possibly her Onee-sama. Yumi was mainly her concern though, she hadn't even realized the cold reaction she gave to Yumi the day before. I hope I can keep my composure around her today. I just know I won't be able to think about anything else when she is near me. Her cute pig tails, that soft smile, her perfect form...! Sachiko almost jumped when the last thought popped into her head, that was definitely not what she should be thinking about her Petite Soeur.
"Sachiko, it's lunch time, are you just going to eat in here?" Rei asked as Sachiko turned her head almost startled by Rei's presence.
"Y-yes, I think I am just going to eat here." Sachiko said as Rei took a seat facing Sachiko with her meal. Sachiko had noticed Rei eating and decided that she should herself or she would be questioned undoubtedly.
The two remained silent both keeping to their thoughts, Sachiko's about Yumi and Rei's about Sachiko's odd behavior. Rei had slowly been building courage to ask Sachiko unsure of how she would respond, when she noticed Sachiko's cheeks turn a very faint rosy pink color, this was probably the only opportunity Rei would have. "I don't mean to be pushy but, did Yumi-chan...kiss you?" Rei asked a little hesitantly as Sachiko's eyes went wide, had Rei been reading what was on her mind?
"No, Yumi would never do such a thing." Sachiko replied matter-of-factly feeling a slight sadness from within.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that." Rei mindlessly said as Sachiko looked up at her curious.
"What makes you say that?" Sachiko asked calmly even though she so desperately wanted to know.
Rei raised an eyebrow in confusion looking at Sachiko. "It isn't obvious?" Rei asked as Sachiko's facial expression remained the same. "She loves you." Rei said feeling as though she was stating the obvious.
Sachiko's heart skipped a beat as the words left Rei's mouth. "That is ridiculous." Sachiko replied hoping she would get another response from Rei.
"Well, I didn't mean like in love with you, but I wouldn't put it past her to give you a kiss on the cheek." Rei said shedding some light on her earlier statement.
Sachiko sighed at Rei's words realizing that it was ridiculous to hope Yumi would feel the same about her, they were both girls after all. "I don't think she would do that but you are right, Yumi is not in love with me." Sachiko said looking out the window almost a little hurt.
Rei remained silent for a moment, had saying Yumi was not in love with Sachiko upset her? Rei shook her head dismissing the thought. She didn't even want to try to wrap her head around the thought of Sachiko being a lesbian, it just seemed ridiculous.
"I'm sorry, Sachiko I shouldn't have bothered you with such a question. I just wanted to try and help with whatever is bothering you." Rei said as Sachiko turned her head back towards Rei.
"It's fine, but nothing is bothering me. I told you that yesterday." Sachiko replied as the teacher entered the classroom again saving Sachiko from any further questions, she already had enough on her mind. "It looks like class is about to begin though, you should go back to your desk."
Rei nodded in agreement noticing Sachiko's earlier dreamy state was now gone and replaced by the cold look most would say she usually had. Rei could only help but wonder what she said to change Sachiko's mood and better yet, why it had changed her mood.
-X-X-
Yumi and Touko
Yumi had told Yoshino that she needed to speak with Touko privately during lunch, which she had, but it was more so because her nerves were going crazy and Touko was the one person that could help her right now. Usually, Yumi would go to Sachiko first seeking advice, but this time unfortunately, Sachiko was what she needed help with.
"Touko-chan, I'm nervous what if Onee-sama really is mad at me?" Yumi asked worriedly as she sat next to her Petite Soeur on a bench along the pathway to the gates of the school.
"I don't think she is Onee-sama, besides what could she be upset about?" Touko asked still questioning if Yumi had told Sachiko.
Yumi paused for a moment trying to think again of all the possible things she could have done to upset Sachiko in the past few days. Unfortunately, Touko took Yumi's silence and thoughtful expression the wrong way.
"You told her didn't you?" Touko asked almost a little annoyed that Yumi had kept it a secret.
Yumi looked at Touko confused at how she came to this conclusion. "No, Touko-chan, I didn't tell Onee-sama. I can barely ask her whats wrong, how would I be able to tell her something like that?" Yumi stated with a sigh, it hurt her to tell Touko that she was weak.
"I'm sorry, Onee-sama, I didn't mean to accuse you. I was just worried you did and weren't telling me." Touko admitted getting a slight smile from Yumi. "I don't know what it is that is bothering Sachiko-sama, but I'm still sure you are the first and possibly even the only person she would tell. Even if she is mad she would never do anything to hurt you Onee-sama." Touko said reassuringly as Yumi turned to give her a brief hug.
"Thank you, Touko-chan." Yumi said letting go of her Petite Soeur.
"Does this mean you are still going to talk to Sachiko-sama today?" Touko asked.
"Yes, I am going to talk to her after the meeting today." Yumi confirmed with a slight nod as she stood from the bench. "We better get back to class though, lunch period is almost over."
-X-X-
Sachiko and Yumi
Classes had ended for the day and the Yamayurikai meeting was about to be held as Sachiko's nerves grew, the dream still fresh in her mind like it had been all day. Sachiko's facial expression still was a bit cold from earlier in the day when she was told that Yumi didn't love her, even if Rei hadn't known for sure if that is how Yumi felt, it still hurt Sachiko to hear.
Sachiko was hurt but still she couldn't shake the thought of being kissed by Yumi out of her mind and the mix of feelings it brought with it. Sachiko remained silent not even paying attention the stares she was getting from the rest of the Yamayurikai members, the only thing that brought her back to reality was the sound of the door opening revealing Yumi.
"I'm sorry to keep you waiting, I had to use the restroom." Yumi said a little embarrassed as she made her way over to her chair avoiding eye contact with Sachiko. She knew she would be facing Sachiko soon but was afraid to look at her.
Sachiko didn't say anything as Yumi took her seat, she wanted to but she couldn't find the words when she tried, instead she just looked down at the papers in front of her. This of course did not help the suspicions of the other Yamayurikai members.
Shimako cleared her throat getting everyone's attention except Sachiko's as she began to talk about the newspaper club wanting to interview each of the roses. Sachiko tried hard to focus but just couldn't as her eyes made their way from Shimako to Yumi who had her head turned towards Shimako.
"Yes, Sachiko... I love you." Sachiko stared at Yumi as that line from her dream played in her head, it made her heart swell with joy, but at the same time she realized it was only in her dreams. Sachiko mindlessly let out a sigh a little saddened by the fact that it really was only a dream.
"Do you not like the idea, Sachiko-sama?" Shimako asked all the girls already focusing on Sachiko because of her sigh.
Sachiko's eyes went from Yumi to Shimako before she noticed everyone staring at her. "I think it's fine." Sachiko said hoping no one would see through her lie as she glanced back to Yumi, who gave a worried smile to Sachiko before turning her attention back to Shimako.
Is something wrong with Yumi? Sachiko thought noting the worry that was apparent in the look she had just received. Something is on her mind, I just wonder why she hasn't told me? Perhaps I should ask her once the meeting is done.
Yumi could feel her heart beating a bit faster as the meeting came to a close. She took a deep breath before feeling Touko squeeze her shoulder for encouragement as everyone started to stand to leave the room.
"Onee-sama, can I have a word with you?" Yumi asked a little timidly still avoiding eye contact with Sachiko.
"Yes, of course." Sachiko replied as everyone started to leave the room saying their goodbyes. "What is it you want to talk about, Yumi?" Sachiko asked once everyone was gone from the room.
Yumi looked down at the floor her nerves effectively silencing her as Sachiko remained quiet waiting for a response.
"Yumi?" Sachiko asked after another minute of silence.
Yumi lifted her head noticing that Sachiko's expression had softened since the rest of the Yamayurikai members left, in fact she almost looked somewhat happy, which gave Yumi the courage to speak. "Did I do something to upset you, Onee-sama?" Yumi finally asked to Sachiko's surprise.
"Why do you ask that Yumi?" Sachiko responded unsure what her Petite Soeur had going through her head.
"Yesterday, I asked if you were alright and you told me everything was fine... It's just the way you said it made me think you were mad at me." Yumi explained feeling a little hurt as the dream made its way back into Sachiko's mind for a second causing her to turn away to hide her blush.
"No, Yumi, nothing is wrong...I told you yesterday everything is fine." Sachiko said nonchalantly hoping Yumi wouldn't notice the blush that was on her face from the thoughts she was trying to block.
Sachiko had turned her back to Yumi and obviously lied to her again, Yumi couldn't help but feel like she failed as a Petite Soeur yet again. Sachiko was supposed to be able to rely on Yumi, but Sachiko couldn't even say what was bothering her, had Yumi done something so bad that Sachiko couldn't even talk to her anymore?
The room remained silent for a while before a sniffle could be heard from Yumi. "It's fine Onee-sama, I get it if you didn't want to tell me, I just wish you would say it instead of turning your back on me..." Yumi said somewhat sadly fighting to hold back tears with her head down as she grabbed her bag and made her way towards the door.
"Yumi, wait." Sachiko said turning to Yumi who paused in the doorway interrupting Sachiko from saying anything else.
"Don't worry about me, Onee-sama. I know you told me once that you could tell me anything, but I realize now it was just to make me feel better at the time. I won't ask whats bothering you anymore..." Yumi said before her sobs became clear as she shut the door behind her and ran out of the building leaving Sachiko behind, eyes wide.
Sachiko stood frozen in shock for a moment before grabbing her bag and making her way down the stairs hoping to catch Yumi. Yumi, you have it all wrong, I just can't tell you this! Sachiko thought as she stepped outside the Rose Mansion only to see the path empty both ways. She's gone.. Sachiko sighed as she reached into her pocket and grabbed her phone. I said I would call if things didn't get better today.
-X-X-
Yumi and Touko
"T—touko-chan..." Yumi cried standing in her Petite Soeurs doorway with her head down.
Touko was completely surprised to see Yumi on her doorstep, especially crying as Touko wrapped her arms around Yumi. "What's wrong Onee-sama, was it what Sachiko-sama said?" Touko asked feeling a little surge of anger deep within her. "What did she do?" Touko asked again knowing that is had to be Sachiko that made her Onee-sama cry.
Yumi got her sobs under control enough to speak somewhat clearly. "She doesn't trust me, Touko. She just turned her back to me when I asked her what was wrong." Yumi said as her sobs returned to her in full force. "I must have done something terrible." Yumi said as Touko hugged her tighter for comfort, which Touko knew at this point wouldn't help.
"I'm sure whatever it is, Sachiko-sama just isn't ready to talk about it." Touko said trying to reassure Yumi, though Sachiko turning her back to Yumi was something that none of the Yamayurikai members would have foreseen.
-X-X-
Sachiko and Youko
"Hello?" Youko answered as Sachiko took a deep breath.
"Hello, Onee-sama." Sachiko replied knowing that soon after this phone call her secret would be revealed.
"Sachiko? How are you? I haven't talked to you in a few days." Youko said, her and Sachiko still kept in frequent contact even though she had graduated.
"I'm sorry about not calling, but something has been on my mind... I would like to talk about it if you have time." Sachiko said in a serious tone.
Youko paused for a moment, it was not like Sachiko to do something like this. "Sure, are you free tomorrow? We can meet after school at your house?" Youko replied.
"That sounds good, Onee-sama. I will see you tomorrow afternoon." Sachiko said taking a deep breath feeling as though she had just started a countdown to her own death.
"I'll see you tomorrow." Youko said before hanging up the phone. "That was weird..." She said to herself wondering what could be so important that Sachiko would ask to meet with her.
-X-X-
Yumi
Should I call her and tell her I'm sorry? I just walked out on Onee-sama so suddenly, I'm sure I just misunderstood what was happening. I never even gave her a chance to explain herself properly. Yumi thought to herself with the phone in her hand. Yumi had talked with Touko a bit an explained everything that happened between her and Sachiko earlier. Touko had convinced Yumi that it must have just been a misunderstanding though admittedly both of them had some doubts.
Yumi tried hard to think that it really had just been a misunderstanding and had bounced the idea around of calling Sachiko to apologize since she left Touko's. After hours of trying to figure out what she would say she finally decided that she would just call and say she was sorry, that was the plan until her aunt called to talk with her mom.
"I guess I will just have to do it in person tomorrow..." Yumi said with a sigh as she turned out the light in her room to get ready for bed.
A/N: So there is day 2! I hope you enjoyed it the part with Yumi and Sachiko was a bit of a mess for me and I just hope I got the right feeling out of it, I imagine Yumi being a bit fragile at times when it comes to Sachiko but that will hopefully be the fun of this story is how these two grow! :D Anyways I'm excited about Day 3 or chapter 3 so I will get a start on that while everyone hopefully enjoys this :).
Sorry Shimako and Noriko fans, I know they weren't in here much but honestly I couldn't really think of where to put them. Touko didn't know the outcome of Yumi and Sachiko's discussion when she walked home so it would have been more of the same from day 1.