Our Lives Together

Chapter 20

The next day in school, Sasha was a trembling mess as Mei stood in front of her
"M-morning, Aihara-san" Sasha said as she felt slightly nervous
"Morning Sasha. Would you mind if I have a word with you for a moment?" Mei asked
"Uhm...n-not at all" Sasha said as she smiled softly
Fuck...stay calm or else she will find out something is wrong. Shit why the hell did I get myself involved in this damn mess...
"Come with me" Mei said as she walked away with Sasha leaving Riana alone
"Damn...hey Yuzu what do you think they're talking about?" Riana asked
"Hm? I'm not sure but Sasha is still terrified to speak with Mei alone" Yuzu said
"Don't mind me asking but have you had any past lovers before?" Riana asked
"Why ask?" Yuzu asked
"Just curious. I mean you're really popular with the ladies here. I keep hearing them talking about you or about how great a couple you two are" Riana said
"Ah...well actually Mei is my very first love" Yuzu said
"Eh?! First love? Wow...you're lucky. Usually first loves don't work out and with Mei being an Aihara then things must've been difficult for you both" Riana said
"Yeah...it was quite a hard journey but with the support of our friends and family. I finally had Mei in my arms again..." Yuzu said as she smiled brightly. Riana's eyes widened for a bit and looked down as she trembled
"Hey Yuzu...but what if...the one you love is...already in love with someone else?" Riana asked
"Hm?" Yuzu asked
"You see...I kinda struggle with love because...I'm still in love with my first love. I haven't been able to move on and it's been quite a while that I've held onto these feelings..." Riana said
"How long?" Yuzu asked
"Since middle school..." Riana said
"Jeez that long? You must've fallen for them hard" Yuzu said
"Yeah but her eyes were always on someone else. What would you do if you were in a situation like mine?" Riana asked
"...probably keep on fighting and spend time with that person to make them realize that I'm the one who deserves to be with them. Are you still in contact with them?" Yuzu asked
"I've been in contact with them this entire time and yet...they will never notice" Riana said
"You said that they were still in love. Is the person they're in love with single or taken?" Yuzu asked
"That's the thing. The person they love is already with someone else and I've told them to let them go. Besides she can't do anything because the person she loves is literally taken and very happy. I've met this couple before and...I can tell they're very happy and they're in love with each other very much. I bet they'll still love each other forever..." Riana said
"Maybe one day they'll notice your love for them if you've been with them that long. You can ask advice from my cousin since she was in that kind of situation. Mei is really beautiful and stunning that she caught everyone's attention. Even Momokino-san who was really in love with her but she found someone" Yuzu said
"Good for he-eh?! Wait you're saying that she has someone but I don't!?" Riana exclaimed
"H-huh?" Yuzu asked
"A-ah I'm s-saying...uhm...ahem sorry for bursting out like that. It's just...uhm...she has someone?" Riana asked
"Her girlfriend is my cousin. Her name is Shai" Yuzu said and Riana's eyes widened
"Sh-shai? As in like...Shai Higashi? She's your cousin?" Riana asked slightly nervous
"Yeah why? Do you know her or something?" Yuzu asked
"W-well it's just that her name sounds kinda...well familiar" Riana said
Shit shit shit shit...they're related!? Damnit...oh fuck...oh fuck...
"Ah Sasha you're alive" Yuzu giggled seeing Sasha
"H-hey don't tease me like that" Sasha said
"What did you guys talk about?" Yuzu asked
"I needed to ask Sasha something about our class" Mei said
"What happened to you?" Sasha asked noticing Riana was nervous
"Uhm nothing! Hahaha!" Riana said laughing nervously and grabbed Sasha
"Hey what ar-"
"I need to have a word with you about something" Riana whispered and Sasha looked confused
"Uhm okay? See ya later Yuzu and Mei!" Sasha said as she was dragged away. Mei only seemed confused as she watched the two leave
"What happened?" Mei asked
"Oh uh well Riana was telling me her problems with love that she is still in love with her first love. Unfortunately her first love is still clinging onto the one she wants but is taken? I would've asked what was her name but uhh...yeah I didn't. Then I mentioned my cousin and that's when she started to act oddly" Yuzu said
"Ah Higashi-san?" Mei asked
Just as I thought. Riana is still in love with Isha but Isha is still coming after me. I better be careful...
"You good Mei?" Yuzu asked as she hugged her and Mei blushed deeply before leaning against her
"Mm yes" Mei said
Not to worry. Besides...if anything wrong happens. I know I can always trust in mother when I need help...
Meanwhile Riana was dragging Sasha by her arm
"Hey hey what the hell is wrong with you?" Sasha asked as she pulled her arm away
"Let's go to the bathroom. Quick. I need to tell you something" Riana said as she dragged her into the girl's bathroom
"Look if you're asking what happened with me and Aihara-san it-"
"Why didn't you tell me Shai and Yuzu were related?" Riana asked
"Huh? What's wrong?" Sasha asked
"H-how come you didn't tell me they were related?" Riana asked
"Why would I? Besides why are you acting so scared of her? Unless..." Sasha paused and looked at Riana before shaking her head
"I ain't going to defend you from her. I'm already sacrificing my life for you with Aihara-san" Sasha said
"L-look I might've...done something in the past to her and I know Momokino-san hates my guts for what I did to Mei. If she knew Isha's plan and me being slightly involved with her plan then she will use her girlfriend to hurt me and Shai will gladly do it. Ah fuck..." Riana groaned
"It might be better if you just told them about everything instead of going along with the plan" Sasha said
"But I want to catch Isha in the act. That way...she will only have to rely on me to help her out of the mess she got herself in and I'll never let her go..." Riana said as she smiled a little. Sasha only trembled slightly and sighed
"Fine fine. As long as Aihara-san and Yuzu don't get hurt. I only agreed to follow you because you only want to be with that Isha bitch. Although you could find someone better..." Sasha said
"Shut up. Look...it's better if Isha gets caught in the act. Besides I heard that her father's company got fucked up. If we get her in the act then she's ruined..." Riana said
"Hopefully you know what you're doing..." Sasha said
"Can you at least help me if Higashi-san or Momokino-san decide to do something?" Riana asked
"Oh hell no. I'm already dealing with the Ice Queen" Sasha said
"But I don't want to handle the childhood friend or psychopath" Riana said as she clinged onto her
"Quiet holding onto me so tightly" Sasha said as she walked out of the bathroom with Riana. Soon the bathroom door opened as Hinria stepped out of the bathroom stall
"...well wasn't that interesting to hear. So Mei's ex send her here to spy on them..." Hinria said and went to the sink to wash her hands
She's dead for sure. No one can run from Shai...

"Nene, do you know the answer to this?" Matsuri asked
"Eh? Why not try to figure it out?" Nene asked
"I've been stuck on this for the past 10 minutes" Matsuri said
"Don't you have your notes?" Nene asked
"Tch...why the hell did I agree to work on homework? I could just do it by the end of the week..." Matsuri groaned
"Well didn't you say you wanted to make Harumin-senpai proud?" Nene asked
"I didn't think these problems would be this difficult..." Matsuri said as she looked at the notes
"By the way who have you been hanging out with lately?" Matsuri asked
"Eh?" Nene asked
"Last time I tried meeting up with you wasn't there a dirty blonde chick with you? What was her name again? Ah Hana Nagemine" Matsuri said
"O-oh we're just hanging out as friends" Nene said as her cheeks turned red. Matsuri noticed her face and laughed softly
"Don't you think it's time for you to find someone instead of admiring your ship. It'd be fun for you to get to experience all that lovey dovey stuff including sex" Matsuri said and Nene blushed as her nose started dripping blood
"Ah!" Nene exclaimed
"Not to worry. I'm here" Matsuri said as she handed her a tissue
"Th-thank you" Nene said as she covered her nose
"Just like Shai" Matsuri said giggling a bit
"I-I don't think of Hana that way though or well..." Nene paused as she looked to the side
"But she definitely thinks of you that way" Matsuri said
"N-no she doesn't" Nene said
"Then you're blind" Matsuri said
"We are just two very great and close friends. Besides she's helped me a-eh?"
"Shhh! Don't turn around" Matsuri said as she looked away and Nene turned around
"Nene!" Matsuri whispered screamed
"What? What is it?" Nene asked
"My ex" Matsuri whispered
"Eh!?" Nene exclaimed and Matsuri groaned
Bitch can't stay quiet!
"Just shut up and try not to catch her attention" Matsuri said
"My fucking boss is a bitch. I swear I fucking hate her. Agh!" Tonisha groaned
"Relax. You're too loud" Prisma said
"Haah...I don't get what's with Taniguchi-san" Tonisha said
"Maybe you're upset because she's with your ex or...Taniguchi-san is making your life miserable after knowing you're her ex" Prisma said
"I don't care if she is dating that kid anymore. It'll be a waste of time to do anything about it. Besides...I'm not like Isha who is going after her ex. Isha keeps getting whiny each day all because of Aihara-san" Tonisha said
"The one I met at the bar?" Prisma asked
"Yeah that one. She's seriously obsessed with Aihara-san. I don't get why though" Tonisha said
"I thought she was cute" Prisma said
"You only want to sleep with her. Anyways I need to order something for Taniguchi-san. Hopefully she can be a little friendly with me if I do everything correctly" Tonisha said as it was her turn in line to order. Prisma stood behind her and turned around slightly noticing the smaller woman. Matsuri jumped as they made eye contact and looked away
"Ah...Matsuri" Prisma whispered
"Your drink will be out in a bit" Udagawa said as he went to prepare her drink and Prisma hugged Tonisha
"H-hey dumbass! What the hell are you doing?" Tonisha asked as she tried pushing her away
"You're not busy tonight right?" Prisma asked
"What? I'm not going out drinking tonight if-"
"I'd like to do it" Prisma whispered against her ear and Tonisha glared at her as she blushed
"Why ask me so suddenly especially now? Usually you'd send a message" Tonisha said
"I'm horny" Prisma said
"Not so loud" Tonisha whispered as she covered her mouth
"Your drink ma'am" Udagawa said as he handed her drink
"Thank you. Have a nice day" Tonisha said
"Thanks. You too" Udagawa said as he smiled and Tonisha left with Prisma.
"Don't say shit like that again" Tonisha said
"But I mean it" Prisma said and looked at Matsuri before giving her a wink
"Phew...I'm glad she didn't see me" Matsuri sighed
"So that's the ex that did that to you?" Nene asked
"Uhm...y-yeah. That's her. Now I know why Harumin told me not to visit her. Tonisha is working there" Matsuri said
Harumin is probably making her life a misery. Heh I love her
"But did you hear that she mentioned Aihara-san?" Nene asked
"Sure did. I would've said something but...maybe it's best if I ask Prisma. She should know something about it right?" Matsuri said
"I didn't know Aihara-san had an ex though" Nene said
"I mean there is no reason to bring up the past but...if Tonisha said that bitch is obsessed then that could mean she is planning something" Matsuri said
I need to know more about this before I tell anyone. I don't want them to worry about this...