A/N: Hey, so sorry about the delay on the next few chapters, I have a full work week, and a wedding right at the end of it so I'm pretty busy, but the good news is I have a 4 day weekend coming up so hopefully I can get some stuff done then :). I am really excited to say that after this story is done I am going to be trying some new story ideas I think they will be fun :)
Shimako, Noriko, Touko
"I wonder what Onee-sama asked Sachiko-sama yesterday?" Touko asked looking over at Noriko and Shimako. The girls were on their way to school, it was the last day they had this week and aside from having Saturday off they had a fun week ahead of them.
"I don't know, maybe she was asking if Sachiko-sama was going to go on the trip?" Noriko suggested but could see Touko didn't agree just by looking at her.
"I don't know, I think it was about whatever Sachiko-sama is hiding." Touko replied before looking over to Shimako. "You've been pretty quiet all morning, what do you think?"
Shimako thought back to the day before when she had opened the door to the council room and saw Sachiko and Yumi doing something she never would have expected in a million years. "I think Sachiko and Yumi are doing fine, in fact they seemed pretty close yesterday."
Touko nodded in agreement. "Yes, whatever it was that was bothering Sachiko-sama and Onee-sama seems to be a thing of the past now, I still wonder what it was to begin with though."
"Touko-chan, they will tell us when they are ready I'm sure." Shimako said as Noriko and Touko both looked at her confused.
"Tell us what? They already seemed to have solved their problem." Noriko explained as Shimako smiled.
"Well, who is to say that one problem won't possibly lead to another?" Shimako asked as Noriko and Touko both looked at each other thoroughly confused, Shimako just giggled in response to the girls actions. "I wouldn't worry about those two right now, they are fine. We should just be happy they are not still fighting when we are about to start our big trip."
Noriko sighed. "Onee-sama is right, Sachiko-sama and Yumi-chan aren't fighting any more and that should be what matters, especially since Youko put them in the same hotel room together."
"I guess, but I still want to know what happened." Touko said defeated knowing that repeating herself wouldn't get her the answers she desired.
"Don't worry, I'm sure we will all know soon enough." Shimako said giving Touko a knowing smile.
-X-X-
Sachiko and Yumi
"You wanted to ask me something?" Yumi said as she closed the door to the greenhouse, this had become her and Sachiko's private meeting place.
Sachiko stood up from her crouched position near one of the flowers and turned to Yumi. "Yes, I was wondering if you were alright with both of us skipping the plans you made to go on this trip?"
"My plans weren't anything special, I think we should go on the trip instead." Yumi replied blushing a little, the thought of being with Sachiko all week was almost to much.
Sachiko noticed the blush and couldn't help but smile, Yumi was probably thinking the same thing she was. "I'm glad, because we will get to spend more time together this way and...we get to share a room all week." Sachiko said a bit shyly towards the end.
Yumi's blush intensified as a smile made it's way to her face, she couldn't admit it, but the thought of staying in the same room as Sachiko was almost to much for her to handle, she was excited and at the same time nervous. "I'm glad also, because it will give me enough time to repay you for last night." Yumi said, she was sure that there would be an opportune moment over the next week.
Sachiko blushed a little as she put her head down. "You know Yumi, you could do that right now, if you wanted." She said a bit shyly, she felt awkward basically asking for Yumi to kiss her.
Yumi poked her head up surprised at Sachiko's suggestion, she had not expected it and even though she was nervous, she slowly took a few steps towards Sachiko.
Sachiko could feel her heart start beating a bit faster now that Yumi was in front of her, she was nervous herself, which was odd because she had done this before. Sachiko sucked in her breath a little when she felt Yumi grab her hand, that simple touch sent waves through Sachiko's body as she lifted her head meeting Yumi's eyes.
Yumi felt paralyzed when Sachiko's eyes met hers, she could feel her knees becoming weak and her palms beginning to sweat a little, if she didn't act soon she thought she would feint. After another moment of looking into Sachiko's lovely blue eyes, Yumi finally decided to just go for it as she closed her eyes and met Sachiko's lips with her own.
Sachiko felt one last powerful wave course through her body when Yumi's lips met hers, her mind went into a complete haze as everything else seemed to slowly fade away, the only thing remaining was her and Yumi.
Slowly Yumi's hands moved to Sachiko's waist, this was a daring move by Yumi, but she had barley realized she had done it. Sachiko noticed though, it caused her to jump ever so slightly, the new sensation of Yumi's hands touching her in a more intimate way, if she hadn't been fighting with Yumi's tongue she would have sucked in her breath.
Yumi was in her own world, she was so lost that when Sachiko placed her hand on the back of Yumi's head Yumi hadn't even noticed, the only thing that mattered to her right now was the fact that she was with Sachiko.
After a long deep kiss both girls pulled away panting, still holding each other with satisfied smiles, the nerves they had before the kiss were completely gone or perhaps their desire for one another had overpowered the feeling of nervousness, whatever the case they were just happy to be with one another.
"Well, that wasn't what I was expecting to see when I came here." Rei said as both Yumi and Sachiko turned to her in complete surprise, when had Rei entered the greenhouse?
"R-Rei, how long have you been here?" Sachiko asked a bit demanding, she was trying to hide her embarrassment which wasn't working because her face was so red.
"Does that really matter Sachiko? I saw everything." Rei replied with a smile as the two girls remained silent they were both to embarrassed to speak. "Anyways, I figured I would find you two here, though I must say I'm quite surprised that you two would skip out on a Yamayurikai meeting."
Both Sachiko and Yumi looked up at Rei, they had completely forgotten about the meeting this morning, since the trip was the next week they were going to meet before and after school today.
"We were not skipping it we were just..." Sachiko trailed off without an answer, she didn't want to admit that she had forgotten about that mornings meeting.
"You were just busy making out with Yumi I get it, you don't have to lie about the obvious, Sachiko." Rei teased, which caused the older girl to blush deeply again.
"You aren't going to tell anyone are you?" Yumi asked a little hesitantly.
"Of course not, Yumi. You and Sachiko are my friends, I will say I'm surprised you two aren't in a relationship after a kiss like that but, who am I to judge?" Rei said shrugging at the end.
Sachiko cleared her throat, she had already told Rei basically everything, mainly because she was being threatened by Sei's name, but now was different. "Rei, Yumi is my girlfriend." Sachiko stated clearly and proudly, still unsure of why she wanted to tell Rei, but honestly it felt good to finally say it.
Rei remained silent for a moment before smiling. "Well, we are just full of surprises this morning aren't we?" Rei joked as she opened the door the greenhouse, still smiling. "Let's get going to the Rose Mansion we still have time before we're late."
Yumi looked up at Sachiko a bit surprised that she would say that but ended up smiling when she noticed Sachiko giving her a warm look, Yumi decided not to say anything, she trusted Sachiko's choice in telling Rei.
-X-X-
Sachiko, Yumi, Touko
The morning meeting was over with and though Sachiko and Yumi had to avoid eye contact with Rei who kept giving them a knowing look, everything went fine.
"Onee-sama, Sachiko-sama, can I talk with you for a moment?" Touko asked as everyone started getting ready to leave the room, they still had classes this morning.
"Yes, but it will have to be quick." Sachiko replied, she had a test this day and couldn't be late.
Touko nodded and waited until everyone had left the room before looking at Sachiko and Yumi. "What happened to you two? One day you're both crying, the next your holding hands and happy, I want to know whats going on!" Touko asked a little demanding which somewhat shocked Yumi and Sachiko.
"Onee-sama was just having a hard time in class Touko-chan, she didn't want to admit it which led to her odd behavior." Yumi assured Touko, she couldn't explain why but she didn't want Touko to know about their relationship, not yet.
Sachiko glanced at Yumi for her explanation before looking over to Touko. "Yumi, is right Touko-chan, I was just having a hard time and took it out on her. I'm sorry." Sachiko said bowing her head a little to Touko.
Touko let out a sigh after a moment pause. "That was really it...? I thought something big had happened!" Touko explained shaking her head, she should had known if it was Sachiko and Yumi it would probably be something considered stupid to most.
"We should get going though, I think we all have tests today and we don't want to be late." Sachiko said as she stood from her chair and mindlessly held her hand out to Yumi.
Touko looked up to Sachiko after closing up her bag and watched as Yumi took her hand. Hmm, this whole ordeal sure has made them close... Touko thought to herself before shaking her head, she didn't care, everything was fine and they had a week of fun ahead of them.
-X-X-
Yoshino, Yumi, Shimako
"Yumi where are you going?" Yoshino asked noticing Yumi standing from her desk with her lunch.
"I promised Onee-sama I would have lunch with her today." Yumi said with a bright smile as she turned to start leaving the classroom.
"Sachiko-sama invited Yumi-chan to eat lunch with her?" Yoshino asked herself, it seemed a little odd that after all their time together they decided to eat lunch together out of the blue.
"I don't think there is anything wrong with it Yoshino-san, I eat lunch with Noriko-chan everyday." Shimako said somewhat startling Yoshino.
"Well, there is nothing wrong with it, it's just a little out of the ordinary I guess." Yoshino replied glancing up at Shimako who was smiling.
"Well, I'm sure it will be fine after all Sachiko-sama and Yumi-chan have been acting a little out of the ordinary lately, wouldn't you agree?" Shimako asked, though her implication was on something that Yoshino knew nothing about.
"Yea, I can agree with that, they were both so sad one day then just fine the next." Yoshino agreed looking back up to Shimako who was still smiling.
"Yes, they are just fine indeed." Shimako said nodding at Yoshino a little before walking towards the door of the classroom, she ate lunch with Noriko everyday and didn't want to keep her waiting.
Yoshino watched Shimako leave and looked down at her lunch not even realizing Shimako's subtle hints. "Why doesn't Rei ever invite me to eat lunch with her?"
-X-X-
Sachiko and Yumi
Yumi panted as she closed the greenhouse door with her lunch in hand, she had run all the way from class to where she agreed to meet Sachiko, she didn't want to be late. Even though they were only eating lunch together, Yumi couldn't help feel like it was a small date.
Yumi put her lunch down on the side of the raised garden and fixed her uniform before taking a seat with a big breath, her thoughts going over what they would be up to the next week.
Sachiko took one last deep breath as she opened the door to the greenhouse and took a step in, she also couldn't help feel like this was a small date, though they would never admit that to each other.
Yumi instantly stood with a smile as Sachiko entered, for some reason she was nervous and excited, but that nervousness soon faded as Sachiko approached her and placed her lunch next to Yumi's.
"Shall we eat, Yumi?" Sachiko asked, she thought about giving Yumi a hug but for some reason was a little to embarrassed to, perhaps it was because her and Yumi had been caught here earlier.
Yumi nodded as she and Sachiko took a seat on the garden side and started to take the first bites of the food they brought, Yumi had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Sachiko just brought some fruit. "You don't mind that Rei knows, Sachiko?" Yumi finally asked breaking the silence between them, she trusted Sachiko's decision but she still wondered why Sachiko had told Rei.
"Well, she already knew that we were...well.." Sachiko paused unsure if she should say it, she knew Yumi had told her before but it still felt odd saying it for her.
"That we were what?" Yumi asked a bit confused at Sachiko's hesitance.
Sachiko took a deep breath as she looked away from Yumi. "That we were in love." Sachiko finally admitted though she had to force it out.
"Is that hard to say, Sachiko?" Yumi asked noticing the tough time Sachiko had.
Sachiko looked up to Yumi afraid that she had offended Yumi in her hesitance. "No, Yumi, I just feel weird saying it for you, it's still sinking in that it's true." Sachiko replied with a sigh, Yumi had told her a few times now that she loved her but it still felt like a dream.
Yumi smiled as she placed her hand on Sachiko's knee, which caused the raven haired girl to jump a little as Yumi giggled. "It's alright, Sachiko, I will have to just keep telling you then..." Yumi said waiting for Sachiko to look up to her which happened only after a moments pause. "I love you."
Those three simple words from Yumi could make Sachiko's worst day fine and the bright smile on her face was proof of their power. "I love you to, Yumi." Sachiko replied a moment later, it was odd how when Yumi showed affection, Sachiko's world came to a stand still, it was like only her and Yumi existed at those times.
Yumi smiled at Sachiko for a moment before turning and taking another bite of her sandwich, she could sit and stare at Sachiko all day long, but they only had one lunch break and she was hungry from skipping breakfast to meet Sachiko earlier.
"Yumi, what are you doing tomorrow? We have one day off before we go on the trip." Sachiko asked curiously, she had something she wanted to ask Yumi.
"Hmm, I don't think I'm doing anything, why?"
Sachiko paused for a moment trying to build courage to ask Yumi what she wanted. "Would you like to...go see a movie..?" Sachiko asked shaking her head, it was not at all what she was trying to get at.
Yumi raised and eyebrow at Sachiko, why was asking her to see a movie so hard to do, unless... Yumi froze as a blush crossed her face, the thought of seeing a romantic movie with Sachiko crossing her mind. "Y-yes, I would love to." Yumi finally replied a bit flustered.
Sachiko blushed also which only added to Yumi's thoughts about what would happen with Sachiko in a dark movie theater. Sachiko was blushing for a different reason though, she hadn't even thought about the movies, it was just a quick answer to save her from a situation she was unsure of. "Good, then I will call you tonight and we can discuss what to see." Sachiko said knowing that she would have to try and build the courage to ask tomorrow. "We should, be getting back to class though, Yumi. I don't want you to be late." Sachiko said after a moments silence, they were both feeling a bit awkward though they had not noticed each others unease.
Sachiko and Yumi stood from their seat at the edge of the garden and cleaned up their stuff before turning and and facing each other. Yumi was still feeling awkward and thought that Sachiko could be also with how she hesitated to ask so she stood on her toes and gave Sachiko a quick kiss. "I will see you after school, Sachiko."
Sachiko was immediately brought out of her thoughts as Yumi's lips pressed against hers only momentarily. "A-alright, I will see you after class."
-X-X-
Sachiko and Youko.
Sachiko and Yumi decided after school and the Yamayurikai meeting to walk around a bit and look at a few things on the way home, it was a nice time but eventually Yumi had to leave for dinner. Sachiko had been home for awhile looking at what movies were playing when she heard her phone ring.
"Hello?" Sachiko said answering the phone as she looked at the list of movies in front of her.
"Hi, so are you and Yumi coming along next week?" Youko asked a little excitedly.
"Yes, we are going." Sachiko replied half paying attention, she was having a tough time choosing a movie, she wanted something Yumi would like.
Youko was a little surprised by the somewhat dull yes, she kind of expected Sachiko to be a little shy or excited about it. "Did something happen Sachiko?" Youko finally asked.
"Like what?" Sachiko asked looking away from the movie listing.
"I don't know, you just seem lost in thought." Youko replied.
Sachiko sighed, she didn't really want to do this but she may have a suggestion. "Onee-sama, I am trying to find a movie to bring Yumi to, tomorrow."
"That is all?" Youko asked before laughing. "I thought it was something serious, Sachiko you had me worried for a second."
"Will, you help me or not?" Sachiko said a little impatiently as Youko laughed.
Youko calmed herself as she brought up a list of movies. "Let's see here if I was bringing my girlfriend to the movies what would I bring her to see..." Youko said reading through the list of movies.
Sachiko shook her head, if Youko had been in her room she would have seen the blush on her face.
"Do you think Yumi likes horror movies?" Youko asked as Sachiko sighed.
"Perhaps I will just invite her over and let her pick something." Sachiko replied, she could only imagine what Yumi would be like during a horror movie.
"That is a pretty good idea, at least you don't have to worry about anyone noticing you steal a kiss from her then."
"Onee-sama!" Sachiko exclaimed, she had never even thought about that, she was so wrapped up in trying to figure out how to ask Yumi her question. Unfortunately now she had two thoughts on her mind.
"Just a thought!" Youko said as she looked at her watch. "I have to get going though Sachiko, I may give you a call tomorrow."
"Goodnight, Onee-sama." Sachiko said, she was glad that the phone call was over.
I'm making a big deal out of this for no reason, it's not like it's a life or death decision...
A/N: Alright, so that was chapter 8, I hoped you liked it! I found I really enjoy writing scenes with Yumi and Sachiko and those types of scenes will influence my next stories and quite a bit of this story I believe. Anyways, peanut butter and jelly sandwich are awesome so I gave Yumi one if your wondering haha, I actually wanted Sachiko to do something but it will wait until the trip :).
Anyways the next chapter is the last one before the trip starts, I thought about making it the day they leave but I decided against it at the last second simply because of Sachiko's question. Anyways I am going I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I will be working on chapter 9 tomorrow when I get home from work.