Secret Smile
Noises were discreetly heard outside in the hallways, footsteps that passed. Most seniors have to awaken to attend their early classes.
Daylight slowly peaked through the windows of the dorm room. No sun at the moment, but the new day has begun. Silence remained throughout the room. A shift in the air, subtle as it seems, remained. One bed remained empty. The other was fully occupied under the comforter of the single bed.
Under the comfort of warmth between two beings, breaths were softly exhaled. A strong steel arm held tight around the soft waist as another, soft arm, held over it.
It was welcomed to remain forever like this. However, it was time for school.
UGH.
Sagi breathed as she slept the best sleep she ever had in her life. She slowly awakened and paused as she realized she was not alone. Then the night came rushing back to her head, making her blush hard. She grew still as the other slowly awakened.
Seiya snuggled as she had the most delicious sleep that she wanted to continue. She held onto the figure and then frowned and she slowly opened her eyes. She realized she wasn't alone, only this time, she realized who she was holding, and what had occurred prior to this embrace.
She then knew the other was awake.
At first, she wanted to get up and let her continue to sleep. But... things changed a bit. Eventually, they would have to face what happened between them. Might as well be in the privacy of their own dome.
Now how to play this...
Sagi slowly exhaled as she felt Seiya had awakened and decided to remain silent. She was too shy, but things have shifted.
"Sagi...?"
"Hai... Seiya."
"You're awake."
"Hai..."
"... How did you sleep?"
"Really good."
"I'm glad."
Both remained quiet until they heard more footsteps walking outside.
"We have to get up for school..."
"Oh... hai..." Sagi was disappointed.
"I know... I don't want to either."
Seiya grinned as Sagi shyly smiled and shut her eyes.
"You have Julliard..."
"Hai. I must get up to finish classes before I go."
"Hai."
Softly, they tip-toed on each other.
"So... last night...was..."
"...Hai..."
"It was special. It was really special."
"Hai... It was special..."
Sagi blushed as Seiya held her close, also blushing. She laid her lips on her shoulder and neck, making her shudder.
"You're special to me, Sagi."
She shut her eyes as she felt her heart warm up by the other.
"You too... are special to me... Seiya." She shyly whispered.
Sagi was at ease as Seiya soothed her waist. Softly, she got the courage to soothe her arm. They looked at each other. Seiya took one hand and caressed her face.
"Sagi. You're so... Arigatou."
"Doushimashite... Seiya..."
Sagi had no idea why she was thanked, but she smiled and lingered on her eyes, basking in her touch.
Seiya gently kissed her. Sagi's heart fluttered as she softly kissed her in return. Feeling her lips was so much bliss. She never had this before in her life. She never woke up to such... tenderness. Both of them softly breathed each other in the kiss. Now she knew what the big deal was with romance.
WOW.
Seiya lingered on Sagi in their kiss for a while before she reluctantly released her.
"If you want... you may sleep a little more. Your classes start a little later than mine."
"Oh..."
"Want me to set the alarm for you?"
"Hai."
"Okay. Sleep a little more. Take advantage until senior year."
Sagi smiled as Seiya grinned.
"Arigatou Gozaimasu, Seiya..."
"Doushimashite...Sagi."
They kissed again before the senior reluctantly released her lips. Sagi lingered on her. She drifted back to sleep.
….
Michiru, Yaten and Taiki went ahead to their classes as Haruka remained behind for her best friend, who stepped out of the room. She looked at her, and was startled by her demeanor. And last night, she was upset.
Now, Seiya was beaming.
"Good Morning..." Haruka looked at her in question.
"Good Morning. Ready?"
"Hai."
They walked in silence as Seiya looked like she was flying.
"So-Julliard!"
"OH! Oh, hai, that's today!"
"Hai... did you forget?"
"Hai-Iie... I didn't."
Haruka narrowed her eyes as Seiya blushed hard and grinned.
"I'm so excited. Thank you for helping me these past few months."
"You're going to kick ass. Are your parents picking you up from school?"
"Hai. We're going directly to the airport. Going to eat on the plane."
"So fucking exciting. You have your passport, right?"
"Hai. Everything is packed, ready to go."
"And you got your headshots, resume, and music sheet?"
"And the track for my dance number, hai."
"Shit, I'm so fucking excited for you."
"Me too. Nervous as fuck, but happy."
"They're gonna love you. I'm gonna miss you."
"If you get into Carnegie, we'll be in the same city."
"Fuck yeah."
"We'll make it happen."
"Hai."
They high-fived in excitement.
...
The girls packed the hallways as they roamed throughout their classes. Some of them were exiting the cafeteria.
The sandy blonde put her strands in a ponytail, tying it back. The black-haired beauty was still in a daze before her best friend snapped her out of it.
"So... last night you seemed... off. Everything okay now?"
"Oh hai, there was a misunderstanding yesterday, but it got sorted out for good." Seiya beamed as she blushed again. Haruka raised her eyebrow.
"Did it now...?"
"Hai."
"Where did you go last night?"
"Restaurant and movies..."
"Why didn't you ask us to come along?"
"Um... next time I will."
"Seiya-"
"Want to play a game before I leave today?"
"We'll shoot some hoops. Are you avoiding my question?"
"Nani-I'm not avoiding-"
"Did you go out with anyone last night?"
"Hai."
"Oh-was it a date?"
"...Hai..."
"Bitch, you didn't tell me you were on a date!"
Haruka grinned mischievously as Seiya blushed and grinned.
"Who is it?... Was it that woman?"
"Baka... What woman?"
Seiya frowned as Haruka smiled.
"The woman from the mall?"
"Oh-iie. She and I are only friends now. We moved on."
"You have another?"
"Hai..."
Seiya beamed and looked ahead. Haruka smiled.
"Seiya, you are acting so strange, you didn't say anything to me-"
"I'm telling you everything now. I had a blast."
"Oh, good! I was afraid you wouldn't date because Julliard is coming up... did you both have a good time?"
"Oh hai. We did."
"What's her name?"
Seiya smiled. Haruka paused.
"Seiya-"
"Nani."
"Who is she...?"
"Someone special."
"Someone special?"
"Hai... oh, look, our class."
"Oh, you are slick. I'll catch you soon."
"I'm sure you will."
Seiya subtly blushed, but grinned and winked as Haruka blushed but shook her head, grinning as well, following her in.
…
Sagi was so distracted. She did her work and answered in her classes when she needed to, but when something massive happens in your life, sometimes the mundane activities tend to go into the shadows. She blushed hard when Mistress Setsuna San called her out a few times to pay attention. She smiled and nodded, focused on her work. She noticed Kaioh San, Takahashi San, and Katanowe San watching her throughout the class, but she never wanted to pay attention to them. Nor did she want to answer any questions they might have had.
Her heart was pounding. Throughout the entire day, even with lunch, she was extremely distracted.
…
Seiya walked down the hallways and went to the principal office. Mistress Setsuna San was there as she looked up and smiled.
"Kou San. Ohaiyo Gozaimasu." The Mistress bowed.
"Ohayo Gozaimasu, Mistress Setsuna San." Seiya smiled and bowed.
"I believe you have Juilliard coming up, correct?"
"Hai, that is correct."
"Wonderful to hear. I have your transcripts."
"Oh! Arigatou Gozaimasu!"
"Are your parents picking you up?"
"Hai. We are heading to the airport as soon as I'm done with my gym class."
"That's good. Have a safe flight. Break a leg, Kou San."
"Arigatou Gozaimasu." Seiya smiled and bowed before she left outside into the hallway.
…
Mistress Hotaru San stepped in from the other door.
"I have your coffee."
"Arigatou Gozaimasu."
"How is your morning so far?"
"Kou San was just here. Headed to London."
"How exciting! She is auditioning for that American school?"
"Hai. Juilliard."
"I have a feeling she will do really well."
"In honesty, Mistress Hotaru San... I believe she has "It". That special factor... She will be the first for our school. I see greatness in her."
"Ne?"
"All the ladies we are training here are great, even those that have to work extra hard, like Yurenkasykuya San. But there are a few that stand out above outstanding. Kou San along Tenouh San... Kaioh San... Katanowe San and Takahashi San... and Mizuno San... are highly gifted."
"I got chills when Kou San sang with Tenouh San playing at the Rose Recital ."
"Hai. So did I."
Setsuna drinks her coffee. Bliss.
"Mm... Delicious... Arigatou Gozaimasu."
"My pleasure."
"And how was your morning, Mistress Hotaru San?"
Hotaru sipped her coffee and sighed.
"I caught Larxeen, Siren, and Xion smoking behind the school. Thankfully Principal Lady San didn't catch them this time."
"What did you do?"
"I gave them a warning. I will have to tell Principal Lady San next time."
Mistress Setsuna softly smiled as a look crossed her eyes. Mistress Hotaru blushed and averted her eyes.
"That's good. They need discipline."
"...Was I too hard?"
"Iie. I know in life, the ladies will experience life outside of school. But in our school, I know parents will not approve of those habits. Best they learn discipline from you."
"Hai."
Mistress Setsuna looked at her colleague, who lingered outside the window. She looked at her with tenderness. She turned and continued with her paperwork.
"How is Yurenkasykuya San? I had to get attention a few times today."
"Oh, really? I think she is fine... She was a bit tired last night, though. I will keep an eye on her protein."
"Oh, hai. That explains it. I forgot about her anemia. I'll have her eat a snack if I see her again. I'll set up another appointment with the nurse. We don't want her fainting on us anytime soon... is she and Kou San getting along?"
"Oh, hai! I think Kou San and the others have been a great influence on her. Shockingly enough, Principal Lady San made the right decision."
"Yes. Their attitudes changed for the better. Her grades have drastically improved. She seemed to thrive with her Senpais. Kaoih San, Katanowe San, and Takahashi San seemed to treat her very well. She is still somewhat reserved with them, but no longer seems apprehensive."
"She and Kou San are close friends I believe. She seems comfortable with her."
"That's excellent. I'm glad. Takahashi San has been tutoring her according to Paprika San after Mizuno San started interning."
"Oh, then she will flourish for sure... How was her visit with Otousan and Oneesan?"
"... I never asked. I will find out somehow... I hope it went well. Only Principal Lady San might know."
Setsuna looked bothered as Hotaru watched her in concern.
"That's good..."
"I was shocked to hear they visited. I thought they were never going to."
"Me too. I'm glad they did. She seemed happy to see them."
"Hai. Her mother didn't come. But maybe she saw her afterward."
"Hai... her two cousins are very nice."
Setsuna was wide-eyed.
"Oh, she has cousins?"
Hotaru grinned.
"Hai. Two of them. Their personalities seem very... vibrant... very bold. Unlike her Otousan, her Okaasan, and her Oneesan's personality, even Yurenkasykuya San herself, they are less reserved. Outspoken. But they both get along very well with her. Treats her like a little sister. They are very close."
Setsuna smiled and looked relieved.
"I would love to meet them."
"I think you will like them. I do... They weren't too crazy about Beryl San though..."
"Honestly, Mistress Hotaru San... who is...?"
"Mistress Setsuna San...?
Hotaru's eyes went wide, covering her mouth as Setsuna looked at her and smirked.
"You're right. I should not gossip. Do not repeat to the ladies. They must all respect her."
"Agree. I promise I won't say a word."
The green-haired mistress smiled as the black hair mistress softly giggled and covered her mouth in shame.
...
Haruka met up with Michiru and pecked her on the lips.
"How's your day, Ruka?"
"Writing a new piece. You?"
"It's good. Yaten and I are going shopping after school. Taiki is staying behind to work on her astronomy paper. You want to come?"
"Actually, I'm staying behind to race with Elsie Chan."
"Ah. Would you like me to bring you both something?"
"Maybe."
"I'll bring you something light."
"Hey, Michi, did Seiya say anything about yesterday?"
"Iie. Did she tell you anything?"
"Very vaguely. Said there was a misunderstanding. But it cleared up since... She was beaming today."
"Probably because of Juilliard. We are so excited for her. We'll meet up with her to wish her well before we head out to the mall."
"Did you know she dated someone yesterday?"
"She did? Same woman?"
"Iie. Someone new."
"I can't keep up with her sometimes. She dates a lot of people."
"Hai... this one seems different... It feels like it is..."
"Nani? Who is she?"
"She didn't tell me her name. Usually, she is an open book with me."
"Oh, this is juicy. I'll see if Yaten and I can lure her into spilling."
"They went on a date last night."
"Where?"
"Restaurant and movies."
"Oh, she sounds very special then."
"Hai..."
"I want Seiya to settle down. She deserves to have someone."
"Hai... She does."
"Will pray to the Goddess that she does before she graduates."
"Seiya looked... I have never seen her beam that much before... for anyone."
"For real? That's amazing. I just got chills."
"I wished she told me."
"Maybe she wants to make sure it works out before she spills the beans to us. Everyone she has dated never really worked out. Though Seiya never says anything of the kind, I could sense it bothers her to admit it. Even though we would never judge... Even when Kakyuu San was here, they acted like pals then they did lovers when they dated. At least they got along when they separated... But no one really stuck to her. I know she wants love. Like the rest of us do. She needs someone to anchor her."
"Hai... there is nothing wrong with playing the field a bit, but..."
"She played the field for too long, Ruka."
"I know..."
"Seiya even tried dating a guy. That didn't work."
"Don't remind me."
Haruka looked disgusted as Michiru giggled.
"She is still rooting for our team."
"Thank Goddess. She needs to stay on our team. Guys don't deserve her."
"Agreed. He was such a dummy."
"Ne? I remember he would say "Seiya you look pretty-such a pretty girl." Haruka mimicked his voice in her deep mock "male-voice" and stuck her tongue out, wagging it as if she pretended to make out with an invisible person. Michiru giggled like crazy, blushing.
Seiya always chanted what a horrible kisser he was. Elk!
"You're terrible, Ruka."
Haruka grinned and blushed.
"But you love me."
"Hai. And I agree. He was super shallow."
Michiru smiled at her as Haruka lingered on her.
"You look sexy by the way."
"Arigatou Gozaimasu. You look hot."
"Arigatou."
Haruka winked as Michiru kissed her lips. They held hands tenderly as they walked. Michiru could have sworn Seiya was into Yurenkasykuya, but maybe she caught another person's eye. The aquamarine-haired senior looked at her music sheet. The sandy blonde looked ahead, feeling slight discomfort.
"Don't worry Ruka. She will tell us in time. When Seiya gets excited, it won't be long before she spills. Let her focus on Juilliard. When she gets back. We'll ambush her."
"Hai. Good plan."
...
Elsie Chan looked sad as Miyu Chan looked worried. Sagi briefly swallowed her pride and walked over.
"Do you hate me, Little Moon?"
"Onee-Chan. Gomen Nasai about last night. I didn't mean it."
"You love me then?"
"Hai. I do. Promise."
"Good!" Elsie Chan grinned and hugged her tight. Miyu Chan sighed in relief and hugged her as well.
"What happened yesterday, Sagi Chan? How was your walk with Seiya Chan?"
"You and Seiya Chan went for a walk?!" Elsie got excited as Sagi blushed red.
"Oh... hai... I ended up not feeling well, so I ran home. I accidentally snapped at S-Seiya San and Onee-Chan. Gomen Nasai again, Onee-Chan."
"It's okay, Little Moon! Let's get you better, ne?."
"Is it your anemia?"
"Oh… Hai… it was... I'm fine now." Sagi didn't mean to lie, but she didn't want to get into the whole thing.
It was too personal and private. Just between her and Seiya.
She blushed and decided to focus on eating her lunch.
"I'm going to eat."
"Oh, hai. Pack your protein."
"Hai, we don't want you fainting on us, Little Moon!"
"Hai. Promise."
And she ate. Despite chatting with the girls, who forgave her for not being talkative, she continued to be distracted.
All because of the one person that was in her last class.
…
Yaten came in and sat next to Taiki. She pecked her lips.
"So today is Seiya's big day."
"She is going to do phenomenal. We got to celebrate when she comes back."
"Hai. How is your studying?"
Yaten looked off-putting as Taiki smiled.
"Such a joy."
"Wanna go shopping after class?"
"Iie. Next time though. Hey, may you both bring me something back?"
"Hai."
Taiki read intensely as Yaten looked ahead.
"So, before we start, I have to tell you... Yurenkasykuya San looked... distracted today."
"I noticed that."
"Mistress Setsuna San had to call on her a few times."
"I hope she's okay."
"Me too..."
"Oh. Also, Michiru told me that Haruka told her that Seiya was on a date yesterday! Someone new!"
"Nani?! For real?!
"Hai!"
"Seiya has been dodgy the past two weeks. Ever since she dated that woman at the mall and it went haywire, she has just been off. Secretive. Maybe Michiru and I will ambush her."
"I agree. Let me know if she spills."
I hope this new woman works. Where did they go together?"
"Restaurant and movies."
"They didn't invite us?"
"Apparently, Seiya wanted privacy with her date, whoever she is... Do you know who it is?"
"... Iie but... I'm going to investigate who she is… I could have sworn she was into Yurenkasykuya."
"Hai. Me too. But you know Seiya. If she sees someone pretty outside of the school, she is swayed."
"I think whoever she is, I'll be satisfied."
"We all will... somewhat Haruka... to be honest between me and you."
"Why do you say that, Ten?"
Taiki looked up at her with full attention. Yaten looked at her girlfriend.
"Tai... Don't get me wrong. Haruka will be very happy. But… haven't you noticed her lately? Yes, she has Michiru. And she is so happy with her... but between me and you, I feel she is slightly jealous of Seiya seeing other people. I mean... they used to be together before Michiru for two years."
"Hai... True... But Haruka broke it off with Seiya to be with Michiru... That was a shitty time."
"Hai. It was shitty. And yes, Haruka did. It was mutual. Seiya broke it off with her too so that she and Michiru may be happy, despite her broken heart. That was true. But when Seiya started dating again so swiftly, even if she didn't say a word... There was that brief period when Seiya distanced herself from Haruka with friendship at the start of Michiru coming into the picture. It broke Haruka that Seiya didn't talk to her. Haruka is highly affected by it. You can't fully forget your first love. Somehow, after that brief transition, something happened between them, and they were friends again. Haruka and Michiru love each other. There is no doubt. I never doubt that. But Haruka still cares a lot about Seiya. And seeing her ex-girlfriend date other people will affect her and sever any lingering feelings Seiya might have left for Haruka. Yes, Seiya cares for her too. But she dates a lot because of it."
"True... But I'm sure Haruka will be happy if Seiya is fully happy again. Even if she is temporarily jealous of human nature."
"True... I really want to know who Seiya is dating."
"Me too... Oh, Sensei started."
"Hai."
The teacher started class as the girls focused on their work.
...
Her heart pounded.
Sagi swallowed and said nothing as she entered the gym with her textbook and notebook. They had several subs that went in and out of the gym. She pretended she wasn't feeling well and decided to sit it out.
The sophomore noticed the seniors playing basketball, and her face completely flushed red when she saw the one reason that caused her mind to blank out.
The black-haired senior was laughing hard and playing hardball with the sandy blonde, who mocked her as she shot some hoops. She averted her eyes and decided to focus on work.
Her lips. On hers. Kissing. They kissed the entire night. Though she was extremely sleepy this morning, she felt those beautiful kisses.
Her face flushed hard some more. She breathed as her heart pounded hard.
Would anyone notice how she was right now? She hoped she wasn't too obvious. Now that they were in public, what would happen? Did anyone know?
She didn't think the senior said anything to her friends. They seem to act as usual. And so far, the senior hasn't noticed her yet. Most likely focused on spending time with her friends before she went off on that trip...
Julliard. That American school.
Sagi wondered what would happen if Seiya got into that school... it seemed to be a good one according to her. She never heard of it before, nor does she know the significance of what that school is about, but it must be good if Seiya loves it. Hopefully, Seiya will get in. There was no doubt, Seiya was extremely talented.
Goddess, she's so talented...
She blushed again and focused on her text, not knowing that she kept re-reading the same page...
...
Seiya looked around after multiple matches and saw the girl that distracted her throughout the day. She blushed, seeing the sophomore being ingrained in the textbook. She never really played in the gym.
She wished she did. Maybe she could convince her to play.
But she didn't want to force her.
Goddess... those lips... she had no idea how soft they were until she touched it. It was so soft, just like she always imagined it. Feeling her beautiful lips, and her embrace, made her heart pound hard and soar.
She felt a touch on her back.
"Good game. Wanna go for a third-round?" Haruka whispered. Seiya looked at her best friend as a slight blush crossed her cheeks, who grinned back at her.
"Actually, I'm gonna take a break. Be back to play again."
"Oh, okay..."
...
Haruka watched as she saw Seiya jog off to the other end of the gym, seeing her run to the sophomore, who was ingrained in her book. She watched.
That girl never played on the gym floor, not unless she was forced to. How the hell was she not bored? True, she was not good at ball playing, but she never participated... She was also very reserved as supposed to be Seiya, who was always outgoing.
She briefly spoke to Yaten and Taiki before gym class, but neither could get Seiya to talk.
She noticed Seiya move up the bleachers, just as the girl looked up at the senior, being caught off guard.
Seiya still crushed on that sophomore. And based on their last encounter, the sophomore seemed to have some kind of feelings in return… but Seiya would have mentioned something if anything happened between them, right? Because anything involved anything with that sophomore was a huge deal. Haruka swallowed as she felt a slight discomfort cross her gut, but she ignored it and bounded the ball as she watched.
She never really noticed before, but as of late, she found that girl somewhat looking... decent. Haruka blushed a bit and continued to play basketball on her own.
...
"Hey..." The senior whispered and blushed.
"Hi..." The sophomore blushed.
"What are you reading?"
"Oh... uh... health class textbook on anatomy and nutrition..."
"... Do they actually grade you on it?"
"I do it since I don't really participate."
"Huh... how come you don't?"
"Nani?"
"Participate in class. You can play ball with us if you'd like?... I'll teach you."
"Uh... that's okay. I'm good."
"You don't like to play ball, how come?"
"I... don't..."
"... How come...?"
"I don't... like... it...?"
"Nani... how can you not like playing ball?"
"Because I'm not good at it-"
"I'll teach you though."
"And... I don't... care... for it...?"
"Blasphemy."
Sagi stared at her as Seiya grinned. Sagi blushed and smiled as she looked at her textbook.
"But, I'm glad you like it though... you and your friends seem to enjoy it..." Sagi shrugged her shoulders as Seiya chuckled and sat next to her.
"Blasphemous, Sagi. Before we graduate, I'm going to make you play ball with me."
"Iie..."
"Oh, hai... I'll let you slide for today. But I will make you play ball."
"Mm... good luck."
"Oh is that another challenge, Odango?"
"I'm good."
"Challenge accepted."
Sagi looked at her, blushing as Seiya looked back at her, blushing as well. The sophomore averted her eyes to her textbook as the senior watched her and watched the students play sports on the gym floor. She then looked down on their metal floor.
The sophomore breathed as she felt a soft nudge on the side of her sneaker. When she paused from reading and looked down, she noticed the girl's sneaker slid next to hers and touched. She didn't know why, but the soft tender gesture made her heart pound.
Seiya was taking it slow. She knew that the sophomore might be too shy for a public display of affection. She wasn't sure if Sagi minded.
She so wanted to kiss her, but she didn't want to startle her in class. So she took it upon herself to discreetly touch her shoe with her own shoe.
Both girls kept to themselves, their own secret world.
Sagi breathed as she stopped reading. She heard Seiya whisper to her in secret.
"I'm going to miss you when I leave today."
"... I'll miss you too..."
"When I come back, I would love it if we spent time together... I want us to have a good long talk, get to know each other more..."
"... Me too..."
"You're important to me, Sagi."
"You're important to me too, Seiya."
'... I'm going to play ball with Haruka and the others... meet me in the lockers after class is done? I want to see you before I leave."
"Hai..."
Seiya soothed Sagi with her shoe on hers. Sagi blushed hard as Seiya smiled.
"See you soon, Odango. Don't leave after you change, okay?"
"Okay."
The senior, blushing hard, reluctantly moved her foot away and got up to rejoin her sandy blonde friend, who grinned as they continued to play that crazy game.
Sagi was fully red in the face.
…
The Kous arrived in front of the school.
Classes were complete.
In the locker room, girls rushed around, grabbing their clothes, and rushed out the door.
The sophomore discreetly stayed behind, trying her shoe slowly. She remained in her gym clothes. The locker room grew silent as she remained behind.
Her heart eased up as time seemed at a standstill. She wasn't sure if the senior was around or not. The senior left the gym early to change, but as class ended, she didn't see her.
Did she leave? She did have to fly out today. Maybe she ran late and she had to leave.
Slightly put out but understanding, she decided to leave and focus on studying for the classes. Most likely she would have assignments that needed to be attended to.
Sagi breathed as she got up and took her book bag. She didn't bother changing. The blonde walked around the lockers. Just as she turned to leave out, a hand grasped her elbow, startling her as she was swiftly pulled in. Her book bag dropped.
The sophomore was pinned against the metal wall as she saw the senior in front of her. The black-haired beauty looked at her.
Both were breathing in the silence.
She was wearing a dark sweater with dark blue jeans and black sneakers. Her hair was pinned back. She smelled of soft vanilla. Her eyes had grey shadows. Her lips were slightly glossed. Those lips, which now pressed on hers.
Sagi breathed and shut her eyes. Despite shyness, she felt relief as she was softly kissed by the senior on her lips. Seiya shut her eyes and surrendered in their intimate moment. She has been waiting all day to be alone with this beauty here. Tasting her lips gave her relief. She embraced her and softly kissed her. She knew she had to leave as her parents waited outside. But Goddess, she wanted this moment before she flew out.
This felt so amazing.
Sagi breathed, blushing hard as she softly kissed her lips in return. She allowed herself to touch her biceps. She was so shy about touching her hair. Eventually, she will gain courage. For now, she was happy to experience this intimate moment between them.
Her heart just felt so light now.
Seiya kissed her with so much tenderness, soothing her waist. She could stay like this, forever if anything. And she would have, had it not been for her flight. Her kiss lingered a few more moments… a little time passed by in their private moment...
Juilliard called her now. She needed to focus. Reluctantly, Seiya released Sagi's lips.
"Heading out now?" The sophomore whispered shyly.
"Hai. I have to go." The senior whispered on her lips.
"... Have an awesome flight... And have an amazing audition in New York... wait... London...?"
"Hai. You got it right. The school is in New York. The audition is in London."
"...They will love you."
"You think, Sagi?"
"I know."
Sagi listened to her intuition. She meant every word. Seiya was going to blow it out of the ballpark.
"I hope you are right, Odango."
Sagi looked at her eyes and sensed her gut. Seiya lingered on her eyes in wonder.
"You will, Seiya. I know it."
Seiya looked at her with wonder and smiled. So mysterious this sophomore was!
"Okay."
Sagi looked at her and smiled. She reluctantly released her.
The sophomore blushed as the senior also blushed, reluctantly releasing her. She swiftly grabbed her bookbag and handed it to her. Just as Sagi took it, her chin was cupped and a light kiss was stolen, so tenderly.
"See you, Odango." She whispered on her lips.
"... See you... Seiya...Break a leg…" She whispered in return as the senior leaned into her lips.
"Arigatou."
"...Arigatou." Another kiss was planted on the sophomore's lips.
Sagi breathed as Seiya smiled, making her smile in return.
Then like a shooting star, the senior flew out the door, almost bumping into her sandy blonde best friend.
...
"Seiya! Your parents had me look for you- you're going to be late!"
Seiya smiled. Her lips were smeared.
"Leaving now. Jane!
"Jane!"
"Arigatou for everything!"
"Hai-hai-go! Kick their ass!"
"Hai."
Haruka grinned as her best friend left out the door. She felt amazing about this.
She was so fucking proud of her. She prayed to the Goddess that Seiya gets in Juilliard. She also prayed for the Carnegie audition coming up for the music department as a pianist. If she herself was accepted, the two best friends would continue to rock their arts together in the big apple. That city is where life-changing dreams started for many artists.
The sandy blonde senior turned, feeling joy, and slowed down her walk, seeing the sophomore step out of the locker room and heading off in the other direction. Looking flushed... disheveled… her lips slightly swollen was missed by sight because she was too focused on her walking away. The sandy blonde looked on in curiosity.
Gym class ended a while ago...
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