When the song ends, Sonia takes the gamer's hand and leads her off to the side to get some punch. The princess squeezes her hand, smiling brightly, using her free hand to ladle some punch into two reusable cups.
And heck, if that smile didn't make Nanami melt on the spot.
"Honestly, Chiaki, I know we have only be here for two days now-only four days left ehe, but I am so glad you are the one I have brought. Well-the name I said on the phone," Sonia says, sipping her punch in between sentences, "I hope you are having a good time. You are making this trip so much more bearable for me. I know my parents have been giving you a hard time but it is less than four days. Our flight is noon on Saturday by the way, I have booked it."
Nanami nods absentmindedly, swirling her own cup of punch with her pinky finger. "Like I said, I have no problem being here, with you. You look very nice tonight by the way."
The princess's cheeks flush. "Ah, thank you. Not as beautiful as you, however."
Nanami feels a twinge in her chest. "Thank you. . ."
"Anyways," Sonia brightens, "Let's go mingle! There's tons of people I want you to meet and tons of people who will surely want to meet the girlfriend of Sonia Nevermind."
The gamer groans internally; it sounds like a lot of effort! But she puts on a happy face for the blonde and allows herself to be dragged off to who-knows-where.
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"So, Princess, how long have you two been together?" A brunette girl asks politely with a thick accent.
Nanami smiles brightly, keeping up with the girlfriend act as she leans into Sonia, hanging off of her arm.
"This one? This gorgeous one right here?" She squeezes Sonia's arm, making the princess blush, "A couple weeks. . .I think. Although we probably pinned after each other for at least a year before we confessed. Isn't she wonderful?!"
The blonde's eyes widen as Nanami continues to gush about her. Such a good actress she is! You would almost think it's all genuine. Y̶o̶u̶ ̶w̶o̶u̶l̶d̶ ̶a̶l̶m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶w̶i̶s̶h̶ ̶i̶t̶.̶
"Wow. . .One day, I hope to find what you two already have," The brunette responds, politely dipping her head, "I wish you two all the best. Just from the first impression you make, Miss Nanami, you would make a good queen. Now if you'd excuse me-"
The brunette turns and scurries away, leaving the two girls alone.
"Wow! You are a splendid actress, Chiaki! You sound so believable!" The princess praises.
Nanami's cheeks flush, gaze turning towards the floor. "Ah, thank you. . ."
"How are you feeling?"
"Tired. I should've been in bed hours ago."
"Hmm. . ," Sonia strokes her chin, "Yes, we could probably be excused by now. Let me escort you back towards your room?"
The gamer nods, stifling a yawn. The blonde smiles, taking her by the hand and slowly guiding her out of the large ballroom and into the cool hallway. They walk in silence for a moment before Nevermind finally speaks again.
"I am not sure how many more times I am going to say this, but thank you so much for doing this for me. The last thing I would want is to be dragged into an arranged marriage that I did not love."
"Mhm. . .Glad that's never happened to either of us then. Mmm, I need to sleep."
The princess chuckles. "I promise you may sleep all day tomorrow, we have nothing on the agenda. But there are many sights that I hope to show you before we return to Japan." She responds.
"Mmm, I can't wait to get started on the sleeping. My legs feel like jelly. . .can't walk. . ." Nanami nearly slurs.
The blonde princess grins. "Then allow me to carry you! I am quite strong, stronger than I appear!"
Chiaki was too tired to argue or even protest as Sonia gathered her friend into her arms before setting off to her guestroom. She helped her get ready for bed and tucked her in before bidding her a good night.
Her last thoughts before she fell asleep was that Sonia was perfect and she totally still wanted to be with her.
-
Nanami Chiaki ended up sleeping until 1:30pm the next day, Novoselic time. She probably would have slept longer if it wasn't for the incoming video call on her phone.
She groans, grabbing her phone and checking the screen, seeing that it's from Hinata Hajime. She hits the 'answer' button and holds it up to her face.
"Morning Hinata-kun. . ." She mumbles.
Hinata is outside walking at the park, Komaeda walking a couple of paces behind him. He frowns. "Huh? Nanami, are you still in bed? I thought the time difference was only a couple of hours."
"I was up late last night at the party. I'm still exhausted. Plus, Sonia said I can sleep all day so shut up."
"Hello Nanami-san! Hope your trip is well! But isn't this nice, I got Hajime away from his books and into some fresh air!" Komaeda calls cheerfully, waving at the camera.
"Hey, Komaeda-kun! Good job." She says back.
Hinata tilts his head to the side questionably. "So how goes things with Nevermind-san?"
The gamer curses internally. ". . .You were right about me and her. . .I think."
The Reserve smiles cockily. "What was that? We couldn't hear you."
Nanami grimaces. "I said you were right. There's still lingering feelings. . .I think I'm falling in love with her again. Or rather, the feelings never really went away."
Komaeda's eyes go wide. "Oh, how hopeful! Two Ultimates that love together that can come together to create even more hope! This is wonderful! Tell her how you feel right away!" He gushes.
Hinata holds up a finger to shush him. "What do you want, Nanami?"
The peach-haired girl sighs. "I. . .I want the reason I'm here to be true. I still want to be her real girlfriend. . .I hate myself."
"No. . .No, don't think like that, Nanami. How you thought about talking to Nevermind-san about how you feel?"
Chiaki shrugs and sighs. "I don't know. Even if I did, she might just think it's all part of the act."
"Then make it clear that it isn't!" Nagito insists.
"I don't know. . .Maybe I should think about it a little more. . .It's too early for me to be thinking. I should go back to sleep. . ."
Hinata sighs. "Fine. It's up to you in the end. Oh, we're almost at the food truck, we should go!"
Nanami smiles. "Have fun on your date! Bye you two!"
"See you."
"Bye, Nanami-san!"
The gamer hangs up the phone and turns back over on her side, easily falling back asleep.
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Only Temporary
Fiksi PenggemarSonia promised to bring her romantic partner home for Spring Break. The only problem is she doesn't have one. . . SONIAKI FAKE DATING AU *Slow updates, probably*