Saturday.

It has been a few days since the confrontation of Kei and Kagome, and has been known to each of them their true feelings. That day, she decides not to confront Kei anymore.

Although, they’re still friends, she just can’t let that girl be chummy like she used to.

Or that’s how she thought?

“Kagome.”

On the bustle of the surroundings, a familiar voice she has been trying to forget suddenly echoed. Turning around, she saw the person the reason she feels sadness and pain.

All throughout the days they’ve been together, this should be the time she must let go.

“Kei…” Kagome called. This isn’t something she can think of. All the things she tries to justify to end everything between them suddenly falls apart. “Hi,” Kei smiles.

Kagome clammed her lips, but she shows a smile. “Hello.” she greeted back. This can’t be. How is this happened? This isn’t just coincidence play with them, right?

“It’s been awhile. Want to have a chat or something?” Kei asked. This will the first time they’re going to have a conversation since that day. She has been distancing away for the meantime.

”Yeah, sure… let’s go somewhere to chat.” It’s as if that’s the proper response, Kagome answered without thinking. She’s been missing Kei, and their usual interactions together.

They walked together, and arrived at the cafe near the station. The two sits at the patio-like veranda of the cafe, covering with big parasol standing at the center.

Kei called a waiter and ordered iced coffee, while Kagome just ordered a glass of water.

“You don’t need to hesitant, you know? I can pay for your order since I’m the one who asked you.”

“No, I’m not on the mood to drink coffee now.” Kagome replied.

The two became quiet right after. None of them haven’t thought about any topic to talk about. And she’s here, talking to the person she does want to forget.

“Uhm, Kei… why did you invite me?”

“Hmm? What? Is it bad for you now? Are you busy at the moment?”

This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there.

“No, it’s not that I’m busy or anything. It’s just… it’s not normal for a person you rejected to get along with like nothing happened, right?”

“Really, is that so?” hearing the answer of the girl made Kagome’s brows furrowed. “Huh? Don’t tell me you don’t have an idea?”

“No, I mean… we’re still friends so I think there’s no reason for me not to invite you for a casual chat, right?” her answer feels like it’s a natural thing to do.

She doesn’t get the point here. This is the crucial point of her feelings. A part wherein she needs to detach any sentiments. Kagome knows it, and for her to move on; involving with Kei will make it hard for her.

“Am I a bother?” a sudden disheartened question popped on Kei. She flinched out after hearing it.

“No, you’re not. What I mean is, since you choose Kira… would it be better if you spend your time together?”

It’s just a pathetic excuse. Deeply, Kagome is truly happy since she got Kei to herself. Although, she thinks of ending things with her for good. But right now, she’s trying to affirm this time.

“You’re right; we’re always been together these days. He has been timid with me around but I find it cute with him.”

That instant response Kei blurted made Kagome feel regret. Bringing up Kira all of a sudden, huh? Speaking of that man, they also had fun, or should she say, they spent time together last time.

“Say, Kei.” Kagome opens her mouth while thinking about him.

“What’s up?” Kei replied. Their eyes meet together, as the waiter arrived with a tray of their order. As soon as he left, Kagome breaks the silence.

“I invited Kira to watch a movie with me.” with a motion feeling conveying the words, Kagome stated. That soon she realized the thing that hasn’t been thought right now.

“Really?” Kei responded. There isn’t hostile to her voice.

“Ye-yeah. Since watching movie alone would be a little lonely, so…” grabbing the glass of iced water, Kagome took a gulp after her statement.

“And here, I was worried you two won’t go along.” Kei sighed in relief and smiles at her. “I am trying to ask Kira if he can get along with you. Since the time you two meet, I feel like there’s distance between the two of you.”

Kei noticed. She has been trying to subtle the hostile feelings for him all this time. “Well, he’s the person you like… so getting along with him is something I want to do.”

It’s because if I don’t, I might get you hate me. Kagome’s intrusive thoughts taunt her. It may happen, that if Kei learned she hates Kira, she may hate her as well.

“But I’m happy to see my friend and person I like getting along. Yet, be sure next time whenever you go with him, invite me along, okay?”

“Huh? Why is that?”

“What do you mean, why is that? Kira’s the person I like. Thinking about him hanging out with another girl I know, that’s makes me feel jealous a bit.”

Kei pouts as she protested. It makes her cute; yet, why does she needs to be jealous at it? There’s no way she will take Kira away.

“No way, don’t you ever think I’m stealing Kira away from you. I’m not that kind of person.”

“Even so, I just want to make sure. And I’m not just jealous because of him.” her pouty expression turns solemn. Kei’s eyes looked down for a bit, and gazes at Kagome again.

Trailing the next words, she heaves a sigh. “You know that I’m happy to know you love me. Even if I can’t reciprocate your feelings.”

Kagome didn’t respond. She just looks at Kei as the girl proceeds. “However, don’t you try to run away from me. I like you, too… Kagome. And it makes me happy to be with you.”

This isn’t something she needs to listen about. Kagome just wants to live a life without her. Furthermore, the words Kei wants to elaborate will taunt her feelings.

“It might not the thing you want to happen… But I don’t want to end it here. I still want to get along with you, as well with Kira.”

Her pleading eyes shows, causing Kagome’s conflicting feelings erupt. “I also don’t want to do this,” she mumbled.

The two didn’t say a word after. Only Kei reached the girl’s hand and tightly holds it. On the silence they have, are the hearts conveying the feelings they try to hide.

Throughout the silence, the meaning of their existence to each other delivered in a sensual way; showing a sincere smile on their lips .