Feather
Trails of long fingers lingered on her body. Lips caressed her skin as she shuddered. Tender promises whispered into her ear as she felt her soft bite on her lobe. She shuts her eyes, breathing hard as a luscious kiss laid upon her lips. She breathed and kissed her in return. She did practice on her hand after all.
"Sagi Chan!"
She got up and rubbed her eyes, thinking of her recent dream, making her freeze at the moment.
Wait, what?!
Elsie's voice broke out as the blond beauty gasped and woke up, startled from the dream she recently had. Shaking, Sagi started to blush hard in embarrassment. She had to hurry and get to class.
"Did you oversleep? Hm? You look so refreshed. Ooh, are you thinking of a boy, Sagi Chan?! Tell me, did you dream of him?! I can't wait to hear all about it! "
"Hai, I have dreams of Yamashita, Tomohisa all the time" Miyu chanted with a dreamy look in her eyes. Elsie narrowed her eyes, a brief discomfort crossed her eyes, but then she grinned at Sagi in a tease.
"Did you, Sagi Chan? Did you dream of Tomohisa?!"
"Nani?" Sagi looked at them in confusion, her blush disappearing.
"Oh you probably did, he is sure quite a dream!" Miyu chanted.
"Who is that?" The sophomore asked as Miyu choked in her response.
"NANI?! ARE YOU CRAZY?! YOU MUST KNOW TOMOHISA!"
"Nah, she doesn't need to know him. Or let me guess, was it Ikuta, Toma?! Or do you swing the other way and think of Kitagawa, Keiko" Elsie enchanted.
"Keiko is pretty!" Miyu nodded with a sigh.
"Hai." Elsie sighed and shut her eyes.
Sagi looked at them dumbfounded and shook her head as Elsie looked at her in curiosity.
"Sagi Chan, I'm going to kill you now." Miyu looked wounded as she leaned against the threshold of the door and slid down as if she was dying. Elsie looked at her and laughed hard.
"Sagi doesn't care about them at all." She laughed super hard.
"Doishte, do I need to know them?!" Sagi frowned. annoyed as they laughed at her. She got up and moved to the bathroom.
"I'm going to be late. I'll see you guys later."
"Jane, Sagi! You broke me in pieces not knowing who they are." Miyu cried as she wiped her eyes. Elsie continued to laugh hard as they left the room.
"See you later, little Moon!"
Sagi sighed in relief as she swiftly cleaned up and did her hair in a bun. She halted from using hair spray as she looked at her reflection. Tilting her chin up, she braided her hair in the back. She kind of liked the french braid she saw on a few girls. It took a few tries, but eventually, she did a passable do. She was not used to this hairstyle, but it complimented her. Taking cues from Miyu, she put some gloss that was given to her upon her lips. She looked at the mascara and stared at it. Too shy, but wanting something new, she lightly put some mascara on. She looked in the mirror. The mascara and gloss were enough for her. Anything else was too much. She smiled. Then she turned and got dressed.
Elsie and Miyu believed her to be too close up, along with Siren, Larxeen, and Xion. But she couldn't bring herself to reveal her body too much. She was too shy. She wore her usual long stockings and polished shoes. She wore a long black skirt and a collared oxford shirt. She put her brown sweater over the shirt and button it up. She looked at her reflection and softly left one single button unbuttoned. One single one couldn't hurt. She blushed a bit as she moved to grab her bookbag. She wasn't late, but she needed to move swiftly. She briefly gave a cursory glance to her friend's bed across the room.
She and Seiya got in trouble last night, luckily by Mistress Hotaru. Both passed curfew and were caught in the hallway a little past ten. The lady of the house didn't do too much damage, just scolded them that they were out of curfew. She scolded them in a gentle voice. The sophomore was scolded for being too young to be out and about, and she scolded the senior for having to know better. She said next time she would have to say something to the Headmistress should it happen again. Both bowed to her and agreed for it to not happen again.
They got ready for bed and went to sleep. Kou had to get up early to go do her school work and tutoring before she rehearsed the Rose recital show. She also had an important audition coming around the corner. The blonde beauty stared at the bed of her roommate, thinking of her dream last night.
Fingers trailed on her skin, kisses pressed to her ear lobe. Breathe lingered on her lips as a kiss was pressed into hers-
The sophomore breathed and shut her eyes, freezing all over her body.
What was that about?
Sagi was truly confused as she was afraid to breathe. She didn't comprehend anything in her head, which was running wild for some time now. If she spoke about it to anyone, they'd probably think she was a freak.
Especially her.
The girls were heard running. She opened her eyes, looked at her watch and gasped. Now she was about to run late.
Shit.
Sagi turned and ran out, shutting the door behind her.
…
Seiya finished her work with top marks. She managed to turn in assignments that weren't due yet, as she had an important audition with Julliard coming up. So her focus needed to be sharp for her audition in London. Her parents already bought her plane ticket, and she had her passport renewed. The school program for music and theatre, as well as dance, was in New York, but the auditors of Julliard traveled to London to make it easier for those on the other side of the world to audition. As much as she loves to go out, she was sacrificing her fun times for a bit so that she may focus on the audition, so partying had to be cut down as well as clubbing. Once she does the audition, she will party again. Besides, she had an awesome feeling about this program, and she was dead serious about her singing career. She performed for her close confidantes, who honored her with true feedback and incredible support. Also, she had to distract herself from that young blonde who took her attention continuously.
First, she got upset with her other night in her drunk manner, followed by the fact that she subconsciously gave her a love bite, which she doesn't remember much, but she did (and to be honest, she's secretly glad she did). Then ran after her in the gardens, practically scaring her without realizing it, even though she wanted to explain her actions that she was truly a normal person and all she wanted to be true friendship (possibly more than friends). She couldn't stand not being friends with people she liked.
She did like her.
Then took her to eat, then held her hand, which, she admits, felt nice holding hands with her, then she got in trouble with Mistress Hotaru. They went to bed without a word, she just got a polite smile from her and then she went to sleep.
She must think she was a freak!
Seiya sneered at her pride being damaged a bit, but then slowly smiled. They were friends now. And it meant the whole world to her that they were friends. There was definite caution between them. She knew that despite their new friendship that developed, all was not fully forgiven. What was done was hard to forgive. The senior knew and respected her for that. A pang formed in her chest, and Seiya knew she was going to have to fight harder for her trust. She may not earn forgiveness, but maybe she will earn her trust. She cared about her very much and felt that they were going to be dear friends. The senior was going to miss her when she left for New York, but she will spend whatever time she has left with her sophomore in her final year here. And they may always write to each other if she was willing to. There's no reason she might say no. Even if she gets annoyed and only writes once in a blue moon, she would accept any form of her communication. She breathed and concentrated on auditioning for the Juilliard program.
Sagi school halfway caught up. She was no longer failing as she worked extremely hard, but she had to keep on her toes if she wanted to stay in school. The girls' assembly was going on in an hour. Amy whispered in attention to her.
"Sagi, I'm taking on an internship next semester."
"Oh, you got in?! Congratulations, Ami!"
"Thank you! I wanted to let you know that I won't be able to physically tutor you as much anymore, but my friend will take over."
"Oh. Um, it's okay, Ami. I appreciate all you did for me."
"My friend tutored me. You will love her."
"I'm glad. And thank you for the reference. What's her name?"
Ami was about to speak as Mistress Paprika clapped her hands.
"Okay, today we move onto the hypothesis of equations…" Already Sagi struggled to comprehend but took notes regardless. Now that Ami was leaving her, and who knows who will be taking over to tutor her, she was going to have to work twice as hard. She had a feeling her next tutor might not be as warm as Ami, but she had confidence in her. And if this friend tutored Ami, then she would surely excel!
All she had to do was get the name of her new tutor before she left class.
The assembly was boring as always. The girls talked with each other. Women would be brought in to talk about leadership, ranging from politics to education, to scientists, to doctors, to inventors, and motivational speakers.
Sagi noticed the assembly was required for all to attend, but as of late, she noticed seniors here and there skipping out on them, escaping into the green room of the auditorium. She pulled out a book and started to read.
After the assembly, the girls continued with their classes. The work was getting harder. More research papers were demanded, along with studying a variety of resources. On their break, during lunch, Miyu managed to snatch Sagi as snuck food from outside. She was extremely grateful for the delicious food, ranging from dumplings and fried rice to pastries.
"So, Sagi, I see you are using the mascara that I gave you along with the gloss."
"Oh hai. I wanted something different."
"You look darling with it, Regardless of makeup or not, you look pretty! Makeup just enhances your best features, which in this case, I feel it's your eyes.
"Um… arigatou gozaimasu, Miyu Chan."
"Anytime my friend."
Sagi grinned as she continued to munch on her food in silence.
"So, where is Elsie Chan? Is she joining us?"
"Oh, she is with Haruka Chan. The two of them are getting ready for track racing."
"Oh wow."
"I know, boring, right? But, believe it or not, Elsie is a great runner. Haruka is the best, like the wind, but Elsie is right behind her."
Sagi looked at her and paused as Miyu blushed a bit on her cheeks. She swallowed as she delicately approached the subject. Normally she wouldn't do this, but she felt her friend needed someone to talk to, it's what she intuitively felt. And she wanted to be there for her.
"Miyu Chan, I have a question to ask you, you may tell me no if you like if it's too private."
"Nah, I'm an open book, Sagi Chan."
"Do you, um, like Onee?"
"You are very observant." Miyu giggled and nodded.
"Hai, I do. I don't deny it. But I can never tell her."
"How come you don't let her know?"
"She never asked me out. She usually asks people outright on the spot if she likes them, but with me, she always asks me which girls she should go out with next, and you know what, I'm just tired of hoping. She only sees me as a sister, as she sees you. And I'm okay with that, as much as it hurts, I'll deal with it."
"Oh, I didn't know."
"Hai. It's nothing. I'm okay being only her friend. And if she only sees me as her sister, then I will be her best sister."
"Hai." Sagi felt a pang of sadness for her friend, but her pal grinned at her and smiled as they continued to eat.
"So, tell me about you. Do you like boys?"
"Boys? Iie."
"A girl?"
"Iie-um-" Sagi's voice faltered as she looked to the side. Miyu Chan stared at her.
"Are you confused?"
"I don't know, Miyu chan. Maybe."
"You might be bisexual."
"What's that?"
"You don't know if you like boys or like girls. But you are capable of liking someone regardless of gender."
"Hm…" Sagi whispered as she blushed a bit.
"Is there someone that catches your eye? Don't worry, this stays between us. Elsie will talk, but I'm all full of secrets."
Miyu continued to eat as Sagi looked at her, cautiously, but she breathed as she looked down.
"I never liked someone before, Miyu chan. I don't think I have before… I wouldn't know as I'm very confused, so I don't know how I'm supposed to know if I do. Besides, I don't see it going anywhere, especially considering… history."
"You don't have to. There is always a first time liking someone. It's the beauty of puppy love."
Sagi smiled as she swallowed, thinking of someone she was not supposed to think of. Not that she was not supposed to think of the person, but she didn't think that person saw her in that way. Yuki never spoke to her about these feelings.
"Do you feel yourself feeling your face or body burn when you make out with your hand, and practice your kissing?"
"Um… I felt those a few times." Sagi confessed.
"And did you ever feel butterflies, or nerves, in your tummy, whenever you looked or thought of someone."
Sagi remained still, holding her pastry as she shook a bit. Her face crept in a blush. There was one person, but that person...
"Even if you don't know, or understand it, it shows in your face. You might like someone without even knowing it. And you know what, there is no right or wrong. It's okay to be where you are now."
"Hai'" Sagi whispered absentmindedly.
"It's perfectly natural for you and Kou to be clueless with each other, In any regards, it's natural for adolescents to be absent-minded about the whole ordeal."
Sagi subtly nodded as she missed the words Miyu said, making her friend hold her giggles in. The sophomore snapped out of her daze as she wondered if she heard her friend right.
"Wait, Nani? What did you say, Miyu Chan?"
"I said, it's natural for adolescents to be absent-minded about the whole ordeal." Miyu chanted in a tease, purposely omitting her first part of the sentence.
"Oh hai." Sagi drifted off as she munched on her pastry.
"Like Kou. And you. But neither of you have no clue, or maybe in complete denial." Miyu mumbled, knowing Sagi was clueless to her words just now as she focused on her pastries. How naive she was. She and Kou were both naive. One day they will surprise each other. It was enchanting.
Miyu wished she didn't have to feel so strong for Elsie, as Elsie dated girls left and right and is a full-blown lesbian. Miyu was bisexual, she knew that, though she had no experience, even though she acts as she does. She just talks about sex to Elsie to keep up with conversations and likability, but she never experienced any of it. And she probably won't until school, including college, is finished. She reads fanfictions and tons of magazines. At least she had her good friend, Sagi, to confide in. She knew Sagi was trustworthy enough to keep secrets. Also, she was young, so she would never pressure anyone into going out for experiences. She laid back on the bed. Sagi finished her last bite and ran off.
"Arigatou, Miyu chan. I will give you money and treat us next time."
"Doushimashite. Thank you for joining me, Sagi Chan." Miyu chanted as she shut her eyes. She will continue to idolize her celebrity idols and forget about the purple-haired girl, who constantly breaks her heart.
…
Gym. Ugh!
Goddess, she hated this class with a passion!
Sarah paints her nails as her minions surround her, laughing every time Sagi falters with the ball. She falls a few times and scrapes her knees a few more. Sarah chants that she didn't do anything, and she didn't go near her, even though girls in their class thought the Barbie blonde placed some black magic on the sophomore, with reason, the young girl beat her up not long ago.
"Karma just works in every way. I saw it several times today." Sarah chants and giggles as she continues to paint her nails pink.
"Get a life," Sagi whispered with no remorse, making the senior laugh harder, being oblivious to her. She thought after she beat the shit out of her, she would back off. Physically she did. But she utters in joy every time Sagi fails at something, especially in her clumsy moments. Whatever, she didn't feel like arguing with the Barbie blonde today, or like, ever. Today was basketball, which she hated, and many times she was accidentally knocked over and scraped her knees on the hard gym floor.
"Gomen Nasai, Yurenkasykuya San'' Other girls sincerely cried out as they pursued the ball as if their lives depended on it. Eventually, she stopped pursuing the ball, ducking every time the ball bounced over her. She dodged, hearing the Barbie blonde laugh to her heart's content. Bitch.
Luckily, the class ended. She was too tired to change into her uniform. So she went to the lockers and shoved them in her bag. She will wash it later. She walks softly as her knees sting. She decides to go outside and places a cloth on her knees. She then placed a couple of bandaids she had in her bag. They were too small for her cuts, but they would have to do it.
She walked outside and decided to take a stroll. There was no hurry since she caught up on work.
Who was she kidding? She just doesn't feel like looking at it now.
"Sagi! Sagi Chan, Baby!"
Sagi turned and went wide-eyed, seeing the drunk-like teens, Shigeru and Tsubaki, waving at her through the locked school gate.
"Hey!" She spoke as she moved to them, looking around to make sure no one thought she was leaving school and approached her new friends.
"What are you guys doing here?"
"You go to this school, right? Fancy, fancy!"
"Hai."
"Do they have luxurious spas for the girls?" Tsubaki chanted.
"Spas?"
"Hai, all the rich schools have spas and such. Here, I got you candy!" Shigeru pulled out a small pack of chocolate Pocky sticks and tossed it to her through the gate.
"Oh, that is kind of you. Arigatou Gozaimasu!" She bowed to them in gratitude and barely caught it in her hands.
"Hey, Sagi baby, come closer!" Shigeru waved in excitement as Sagi moved closer to the gate, looking around, and moving to the two drunk girls.
"Say, what do you say we all go out on a date? You and Us, Hm?"
"Huh-?" The sophomore looked at them wide-eyed.
"HEY! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TRYING TO DO?! YOU BETTER BACK THE FUCK OFF THAT GATE!"
Beryl.
Sagi breathed as Shigeru and Tsubaki cried to the woman, frowning at her and complaining.
"AY! LADY! You don't have to be so mean!" Shigeru responded as she shook her shoulders and tossed her spiky hair out of her eyes, blowing bubble gum and popping it towards Beryl.
"Yah! What made you so grouchy?! You need to relax, ya know? Like, RELAX!" Tsubaki chanted with her hands out as her friend nodded vigorously, making Beryl more furious.
"And you need to get the fuck off school property before I call the authorities on you DELINQUENT PUNKS! NOW GET! And YOU, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT ESCAPING! GET BACK TO CLASS!" She pointed at the sophomore with a glare.
Sagi rolled her eyes as left, she waved back at her friends.
"Jane. Arigatou Gozaimasu." She left as the two drunk girls argued with the school guard. To all other bystanders, they were a hoot.
"Who are you calling delinquents?! I'm no delinquent, you are a lady! Screaming like a banshee!" Shigeru snapped.
"SHUT UP! GET OUT! GET OUT NOW! I'm CALLING THE AUTHORITIES" Beryl hissed as her face turned purple, seeing her veins pop out in her skin.
"Go ahead, lady! We will call them on you too!" Tsubaki chanted as the two girls stuck out their tongues, placed their hands on the sides of their heads and chanted "Nah Nah Nah Nah Nah" over and over and they ran as Beryl unlocked the gate and chased after them with a stick. The rest of the students and school were laughing hard while other guards and school monitors commanded them to be quiet and get back to class, even though there was no more class.
...
Sagi ate her pocky snack as Elsie ran on the track to her heart's content. She cheered for her, but then went into silence when she saw the sandy blonde go onto the track. She saw her stretch her strong, lean body. For a brief moment, she felt a blush cross her cheeks as she stared at the senior, but then she frowned, shaking her thoughts away and kept her attention on her older sister, who was laughing as she playfully teased her friend.
Her heart bumped a bit as she saw the sandy blonde make a lopsided grin at her purple-haired friend, giving Elsie what seems like several yards start. It was like she was playing a game. Then she saw it…
That gleam sparked in the senior's sky blue eyes. Her grin turned a bit devilish. She finished stretching, knelt, crouched down in a lunge, and then took off slowly. Before Sagi realized it, she had already passed half the track.
Wait, wasn't she just by the start of the track just now-?
Elsie giggled, feeling it the lead as she looked behind her, frowning a bit.
"Oh FUCK SHIT!" She snarled as she looked ahead and ran faster. However, the sandy blonde moved right behind her with ease and grace.
Sagi froze as her last pocky stick fell from her mouth, watching the speed of the racer.
Sweet Goddess, she was fucking fast! She was literally like the wind.
Sagi never witnessed her in action before until now. Lead formed in her belly with envy as she saw her pocky sticks fall through the bench holes.
Was there anything these seniors couldn't do?!
"Fuck." She snarled in a whisper as she saw the pocky stick covered in the dirt now. Long gone. And she blames that racer for losing them.
"FUCK YOU, TENOUH! FUCK YOU!" Elsie was heard screaming as she laughed, causing the sophomore to turn around. The sandy blonde casually waits by the finish line as she grins at her.
"You are awesome, Elsie." Her friend said proudly.
"Shut up, Tenouh!" Elsie cried as she laughed and managed to reach the finish line. They high fived as Elsie seemed out of breath. She ran to the bench as she cried.
"LITTLE MOON! LET'S GET WATER!" Elsie cried as she fell on the ground and laid on her back, feeling drained. She didn't do bad.
The sandy blonde casually walks to the bench and lingers on the sophomore, who ignores her as those crystal blue hues remain on the purple-haired friend. The senior, wanting to say something, move closer to her but gets distracted by Elsie's rematch. Sagi nervously avoids her.
"Um, Elsie Chan, I need to catch up on homework. I'll see you later. You did good!"
"Later Little Moon. Next time you will join us."
"Nani- no. I don't care about running."
"Little Moon-!" Elsie cried as she pouted.
"Jane, Onee!" Sagi chanted as she left. She felt the sandy blonde's stare on her but didn't dare look behind her. She decided to go to her dorm, but changed her mind and headed to the Rose Garden.
Haruka remains looking at her, feeling wounded by her cold demeanor, and feels a sharp pang in her chest. She lays her water bottle down and redoes her long ponytail. She extends her hand to Elsie, who takes her hand and is pulled up.
"Re-match. Let's go." The sandy blonde chanted as the purple-haired woman cried.
…
She hears a melody in the distance, listening to the beautiful voice. She sits down and finds a secret spot on the grass, hidden from all others. She shuts her eyes, listening to the voice. She stays in her shirt and shorts, Her knees are still scraped, but she pays no mind to the sting.
The sophomore rests until she feels a shadow over her. She noticed the sky grew darker a bit and saw the black-haired senior move to her. Nervously she sits up.
"What brings you here, my lady?"
"Me? Um, just trying to catch some air." Sagi breathed as she was caught off by the "my lady" remark.
"Alone?" Seiya inquired as she stood by her.
"Hai" The sophomore responded, softly shrugging.
"It's seven o'clock. Did you eat?"
"Iie."
"Let's get something to eat."
"Hai. But wait, I don't want us to get in trouble again."
"Hai. We're not leaving school grounds. Plus, Mistress is serious, and I have a Juilliard audition coming up that I can't mess up."
"Juilliard?"
"Hai. I'm going into their music program, in New York." Sagi went wide-eyed.
"In America? For music?"
"Hai."
"That's across the world."
"Hai."
Sagi breathed softly as Seiya watched her. Wow. She was leaving Japan. The sophomore didn't know what to feel about that.
Then some realization hit her.
"Wait, was that you singing?"
"Wait, You heard me? Were you listening to me sing?" Seiya remained composed, though her heart started to beat.
"Uh-no. I was listening to the birds." She whispered with nerves, averting her eyes and got up. Seiya narrowed her eyes a bit but followed beside her.
"Right. Birds…"
They went to the cafeteria, which finished serving food, but managed to convince the cook to get them a peanut butter sandwich, an apple, and a couple of drinks. Seiya got a protein bar and water.
They sat in the garden. They ate as they were caught up in homework.
"What happened to your knees?"
"Oh, I fell in the gym playing basketball."
"Oh, those are the worst."
"Hai."
"Did anyone push you?" Seiya asked as her eyes went cold.
"Oh, iie. The girls were nice. Even Sarah Sama didn't bother me."
"Good. She better not.
"I promise. I'm just not good at basketball."
"I will teach you."
"Right…"
"I will, Sagi. I will teach you sports. One way or another, I will get you on the court. And you will love it."
"Right.
"Or on the baseball field."
"Nah."
They laughed as Seiya pulled her up.
"Let's go to the office and get the first aid kit in the gym. I know where Shizuka hides it."
"You know all the secret spots, don't you?"
"Hai. I do." She winked as she blushed.
…
Inside the gym's office, the two sneaked in. Sagi looked around. The last time she was in here was when the sub brought her when the fight between Makoto and the girl behind her happened, along with her friend.
The last time she was here was when they were enemies. Led grew in her stomach as she swallowed.
"Are you okay, Sagi?"
"Huh. Hai, Kou Sama. I'm fine."
"We're back to Kou, now, huh?"
"Nani?"
"I see."
Seiya looked at her as she pulled out the director's chair and patted on it. Sagi swallowed and nervously moved to sit. She felt nervous as the senior remained behind her.
"I'm going to break that bad habit of yours, underclassman."
"Gomen Nasai?"
The sophomore frowned in confusion and breathed, hearing a variety of noises from the school grounds through the window. She heard the senior move around the desk.
She looked to the side as the senior moved in front of her. Slowly, the black-haired beauty knelt in front of her. Sagi looked to the box, seeing those long fingers open the box with grace, pulling out a small bottle of what seems to be peroxide and large bandaids. She looked at her legs and noticed the small one she placed earlier must have fallen off.
The senior poured the substance on a large cotton ball as the sophomore breathed. The bubbling liquid looked like it was going to hurt.
"This will sting, but just breathe. I promise you, it will get better."
"Okay."
It hurt like hell! Sagi pressed her lips tight and breathed through her nostrils, exhaling through her teeth as her other knee received the same treatment. After a minute of cleaning the cut, the bloodied cotton balls were tossed in the trash. Sagi shut her eyes and breathed, feeling the sting, until she felt a cool air blowing on her skin. She opened her eyes and lost her breath. Her face went full bloom in her blush. Her heart pounded fast and hard as if it wanted to jump out of her chest. Butterflies moved around inside her tummy. She placed her hands on the seat handles of the office chair.
Seiya's lips went near one knee cap, blowing softly on it as if kissing the air. She alternated the soft cursory blow to her other knee cap. Even though it was normal for someone to blow the pain away on a cut, the way this girl was breathing cool hair out on her skin made her shudder.
Those dark midnight blue eyes locked on her crystal blue eyes as the soft, delicate cool blows continued on her scrapes. A blush mirrored on the cheeks of the tall black-haired beauty, but there was such confidence in her grace. The sophomore felt like she was floating.
"Better?"
"Huh?"
"Did your pain go away?"
"Oh, hai. Um, hai. Arigatou Gozaimasu, Kou Sama." Sagi whispered with a nervous smile.
"Mm-hmm. We will eventually correct that between us." Seiya sighed as she took the large band-aids and placed them on her cuts, covering them completely, but not overpowering in their size. It was just right.
"Nani? But I thanked you." Sagi whispered in confusion.
"You did. But since we are friends now, I don't like the last names separating us from being close to each other." Seiya chanted casually, making the blonde beauty blushed harder.
The senior looked at her and grinned with pride, knowing she swooned her a bit, at least for now. Though she felt her heart pounding hard and she felt her face heat up. She stood up, swiped her hands on a napkin with a sanitizer and tossed the remains in the garbage. Immediately, she placed the first-aid back in the drawer. She moved in front of the sophomore and picked up the younger girls' bookbag, placing it on one shoulder. She extended her hand as the sophomore delicately took it, being hauled up.
"Common. I'm sure you have homework to do."
"I will do it tomorrow morning."
"You surely do hate classwork."
"Hai. You caught me. Oh, I may take that, Kou Sama." Sagi acknowledged her heavy book bag.
"Iie. I have it now. Besides, we need to talk about your need to start calling me by my first name. We are friends now, and I want us to do this correctly."
Seiya winked at her as she held her hand and left the office, leaving the blond beauty dumbfounded, but she trailed along, holding her hand.
She admits, she likes it.
...
Back in the dorms, the two girls walked in the hallway that led to their door. Haruka was stepping out as she paused and looked over at her best friend, who was holding her hand. A slight frown crossed her brows in confusion.
Sagi breathed as her hand was released and she opened their door. Immediately she went inside and moved to her bed. Feeling light-headed, she took her nightgown and moved to the bathroom as Seiya stepped inside.
"Do you need to use them-?"
"Iie, Sagi San. I'll go in after you."
"Arigatou… K…S…" Sagi breathed and pursed her lips in confusion as she went inside and shut the door.
Seiya watched the door as she subtly smiled and shut their door behind her, not noticing the door hanging open as she moved to her bed. She frowned as she felt someone and looked behind her, seeing Haruka with a lewd grin and shutting the door behind her.
"Nani? What do you need, Tenouh?"
"Nani? What do you need Tenouh?." She teased as she moved to the black-haired teen and pushed her on the bed.
"Have you gone fucking psycho, Baka?!" She giggled as Haruka climbed on her and pinned her to the bed.
"I saw something interesting. It's called holding hands."
"Shh! Haruka Sam-" Haruka started to blow kisses towards her lips as Seiya tickled her, making her laugh harder as she continued to blow kisses. The bathroom door opened as the blonde teen paused.
"Oh-Gomen Nasai," Sagi whispered and moved back into the bathroom.
"Iie, Sagi San. This is not what you think-"
The door was shut and locked.
"Nani? Does she think we are-?"
"Hai. Get up for a moment."
"She thinks we are fu-"
"Shh… control your dirty mouth. Bitch."
"Fun-Bitch. Control your dirty thoughts."
Seiya tickled her harder as Haruka tickled her, making her laugh harder.
…
Meanwhile, Sagi is sitting on the lid of the toilet, away from the door as she bit her thumb. She was so confused. Were they together? Their position made her blush. She did not want a repeat of what happened those months ago, where they gave her dirty looks. A sick feeling formed in her stomach as she forced herself to calm down. She held onto her nightgown as she heard a subtle knock and a whisper of her name called through the door.
"Sagi San? Sagi San? It's okay. Please come out."
"Hai. We want you to see we are fu-."
"Shut the f-CK up Tenouh."
"Shh-just fun… Kou. Bitch."
"Fine. Gomen. Sagi San?" She knocked again as a while passed. Eventually, apprehensively, the door was unlocked, yet remained unopened.
"It's okay, Sagi San. It's okay. I promise." Seiya whispered as she stepped away from the door. Haruka held her mouth and controlled her giggles as the door slowly opened. A blonde head slowly peaked out as the black haired teen smiled.
"It's okay, I promise."
"Gomen Nasai."
"Iie. You've got nothing to be sorry about. And nothing was happening."
Sagi looked at her as she briefly looked at Haruka, who watched her as she immediately looked back at Seiya.
"You sure?" She weakly inquired.
"Hai. I promise you." Seiya tenderly whispered with a smile.
"Okay." Sagi softly moved out, walking in the long-sleeved, turtleneck nightgown, which trailed a bit on the floor as she softly walked over to her bed. She looked back at Haruka and nodded.
"Tenouh Sama."
Haruka got up as Sagi looked to her bed and pulled back the covers a bit. She was about to climb on as she felt a hand softly touch her arm. At first, she thought it was Kou or Seiya. But when she looked behind her, she noticed it was the tall sandy blonde, who swiftly moved to her side.
"This is probably way too late. Seiya let me know the deal. But, I want to say it anyway. Gomen Nasai for being an asshole to you months ago. I was wrong. You look like a sweet girl. Feel free to take revenge on me whenever you want. I'll start over anyways if you accept… Oyatsumenasai, Tenouh, Haruka."
She extended her hand as Sagi looked at it. For a long while, she said nor did nothing as the sandy blonde remained calm, but a brief concern crossed her eyes and inside of her heart. The black-haired teen expected it, but said nothing and remained calm. Eventually, the sophomore delicately placed her hand in the other's senior's hand, who enveloped her hand in relief and flipped it over.
"It's a pleasure." The senior whispered. Before Sagi knew what was coming, her eyes went wide as the sandy blonde kept her eyes on her and softly kissed her hand.
"Di-" The sophomore lost her speech as the sandy blonde winked.
"Gomen Nasai, seriously." She softly released her hand, reluctantly as she moved to Seiya, who kept calm, though a subtle glare crossed her eyes at her best friend.
"Oyasuminasai. Kou San." She whispered a beckoning challenge crossed her voice as she softly pecked her lips.
"Oyasuminasai, Tenouh San. Sweet Dreams." She cooed, though a warning crossed in her tone.
"Hai." Haruka grinned and winked as she turned to leave. Sagi was inside her blanket and stared at the wall. The sandy blonde's grin faltered as she subtly breathed in relief and walked out, shutting their door.
Seiya remained on the golden blonde teen as she slowly moved to change.
Sagi's heart was pounding as she breathed and shut her eyes. That was two.
Two who offered a truce.
Goddess only knew, there would surely be three more to go. It was overwhelming. She didn't know if she could take it.
Now.
She knew her best friend was only being cordial to her new friend. But the fact that she was luring into the kiss on her hand made her rage with fire inside. She did not understand, it was not like her and the sophomore were dating. Besides, Sagi did not swing that way.
But then again, she was not sure if she swung either way.
Seiya was contemplating in the evening and the day, especially with the bite on her neck. She noticed it was never covered up. Then again, it was confusing to her. But still, she was subtly glad that her mark remained uncovered. It was a no brainer.
She did like her.
But this could be hitting a wall. Not to mention, her family were not people that she cared to get to know. Still, she was not at ease about letting her completely go. She still wanted to be her friend, and she still desired to get to know her more.
Haruka sure loved to fuck with her. And it's crazy because they used to be lovers themselves. Even though they are only friends now, Haruka does like to compete and provoke her with girls, even though she has Michiru. Girls, even Michiru, tend to flirt with both of them.
This one didn't. I think that is what is giving them the thrill. Still, she did not want her playing with this one. Not this one. This one she felt a connection with.
Seiya breathed and sat down as she watched her. She noticed her roommate was not breathing and felt she was still awake.
"Sagi San, are you okay?" She whispered.
Sagi breathed as she grew startled and turned to face her.
"Nani?"
"Um, I was wondering, if you are okay."
"Hai. Daijabou?"
"Hai."
"Okay."
Seiya watched her as Sagi looked at her and averted her eyes. It was like she shied away from staring in each other's eyes as of late.
Mistress Hotaru came in and nodded in approval.
"Lights out. Good. Goodnight Girls." The door was shut as the two girls breathed in a sigh.
Seiya went to get changed. She had her back turned, not noticing the other girl watching her.
Sagi breathed and averted her eyes. She saw her chiseled back. It looked fit, solid, and soft at the same time. She had the perfect body. She blushed on her cheeks and shut her eyes. For some reason, images of the senior in the bathtub that one time, and in the towel, bare on top, that other time, made her slowly hyperventilate, especially in the office earlier today, when she knelt in front of her and blew on the scrape cuts on her knee caps.
She was so in tune, that she did not notice her audience. She gasps when a hand holds hers.
"Daijabou, Sagi San?"
"Hai, Daijabou Kou San…"
"Sagi."
"Nani?"
The sophomore blushed as the senior moved to her and whispered.
"Are you feeling restless?"
Sagi breathed and confessed with a sigh.
"Hai."
Seiya bit her lip and looked around. Looking at the door, she smiled and beckoned Sagi to get up. The sophomore frowned and looked at the door, shaking her head until she paused at the senior nodding and moving closer to her.
"Come. Trust me?"
Those words made her blush hard, but she said nothing as she softly uncovered. Feeling warm, she apprehensively got up and followed Seiya to the senior's bed. She saw her pull the covers a bit as Sagi swallowed.
"I will sing to you."
"Nani?"
"You are now my new friend. I will sing to you until you are relaxed."
Sagi breathed as Seiya kindly waited for her. She looked back at her bed.
"I just want to put you at ease. Daijabou?"
"Hai," Sagi whispered and climbed into the alien bed. She swallowed and slowly moved to the wall. Seiya climbed in and covered them both.
Feeling safe, she felt her behind her as she stared at the wall.
Seiya breathed and held her close to her body.
"Daijabou. I will sing for you."
"Hai," Sagi whispered. She blushed hard as her new friend softly smiled, holding her close, and taking a breath as she softly hymned into a lullaby.
Her heart drummed softly as she heard the sweet lyrics slipping out of her lips. Sagi breathed and shut her eyes, hearing one of the most beautiful voices she'd heard in her life. It was that same voice she heard in the Rose Garden. Seiya held her close, feeling her supple body through her thick nightgown as she continued to sing.
If only she did not have this thick nightgown.
Sagi was so at peace, that she did not notice time the song was finished because other melodies were hymned into a new lullaby.
"That was beautiful… where did you learn that?"
"Me, Taiki, and Yaten wrote it for our friend Kakyuu…" Seiya smiled in awe a bit, remembering each of them dated her before they went out with each other and she got to go out with her. They all wrote the song for her as her going away graduation present.
"What's it called? That's amazing."
"Search for Your Love."
"Sugoi."
"Arigatou."
"Douishimashite, Kou San."
Seiya breathed and frowned a bit as Sagi shut her eyes. She felt a bit odd that she was held by her, but at the same time, she felt so safe to move anywhere else.
"Sagi San. You know you may call me Seiya, ne?"
"Hai. Gomen Nasai K-S..."
"Daijabou."
Sagi pursed her lips as she was snuggled tighter to her body.
"I saw you smiling today. Briefly. You have such a bright smile."
"You are too kind Kou S-
"Iie. Sagi San, no last names…"
"Nani? Gomen N-"
"Don't apologize."
"Gom-"
"Iie."
"Go-"
"Iie…"
"G-"
"Iie."
"G-"
Seiya chuckled a bit as Sagi sighed with a frown.
"Gomen-"
"Iie Sagi San. Don't apologize. You did nothing wrong. You did nothing wrong…" Her fingers soothed her lips as she blushed hard and shudder.
"S-"
"You did nothing wrong, do you hear me? You did nothing. I just want you to say my first name. That is all. Okay?" She cooed in a whisper as she continued the soothing ministrations on her lips, making the girl shudder some more.
Her thumb grazed her lower lip as her lips subconsciously parted. Eventually, her finger slightly dipped, touching the soft tongue as the girl gasped. Immediately the older girl breathed and released her lower lips. She thought of the gym office earlier, blowing a bit on her skin. And now she was in her bed, touching her lips with her thumb. Her face flushed as laid back on the bed. Seiya shut her eyes. She needed to calm down before she did something that might not be welcomed, especially since she just earned her friendship.
"Sagi San, are you at ease now?"
"Nani? Oh, hai. Arigatou Gozaimasu-"
"I'm glad…" Seiya breathed deep and shut her eyes. Sagi frowned a bit as she stared in concern.
"Daijabou-"
"Hai, Sagi San. Hai."
Sagi breathed and became a bit nervous, even though she was more relaxed. She saw Seiya breathing uneasy and frowned a bit, but said nothing. Since she helped her, she figured she should go back to her bed.
"Arigatou Gozaimasu. Oyasuminasai. It helped a lot."
Seiya was quiet with her eyes shut and nodded. Feeling a bit down, Sagi moved off the bed and softly walked before she heard her name called out in a whisper.
"Nani?"
"Are you going to bed?"
"Hai. Kou San."
She was still as the older teen swiftly moved off the bed and walked to meet her in the middle of the room.
"It will take time before you say my name. I understand. I will let it pass for now. Oyasumenasai, Sagi."
Sagi's heart drummed, inhaling a few takes as the black-haired beauty pulled her into a full-body embrace. She felt a kiss on the side of her cheek, close to the corner of her mouth.
Hands soothed throughout her back as arms held her tighter. Even with the nightgown, which was excruciatingly thick under her fingers, she felt the supple soft body of hers. She had a lovely sweet scent. Feeling her skin under her lips was tempting her to move to the right, just a bit more. If her skin felt like this, she could only imagine what her lips must feel like…
Feeling strong steel of muscles made her shudder out of breath a bit. Not to mention that her scent was fully divine. Feeling her lips on her skin caused her to lose her breath and feel faint. She never had someone touch her like this before.
Seiya lingered on her skin with her kiss on her cheek, holding her in her embrace until she pulled away. A little more, if she moved her lips over a bit, she would have kissed-
Seiya held herself and moved to whisper delicately into her ear, causing the sophomore to blush.
"Oyasuminasai."
Blushing hard, Sagi breathed unsteadily and moved to her bed. Moving the covers down a bit she climbed in. Seiya lingered on her and her body before she moved swiftly back to her bed. She climbed in, moving the covers over her and faced the wall. Her hand touched her body as she breathed and shut her eyes.
Sagi remained wide awake before she shut her eyes, feeling her heart rapidly beating in speed.
Dreams would be present tonight.