"Secrets Beneath the Crinoline." || Mizuena

"Underneath the Pale Light of Love."

!!Mizuki is in middle school so I will call them a he/him at time even though their gender isn't confirmed /hc!!

- Outside, Bus Stop -
(Ena's POV)
{Ena, ??}

"Ena?"

"S-sorry. I was distracted.. hi Airi."

"Are you okay? You look very flustered. What happened?"

I hesitated and bit my lip slightly, unsure what to say to Airi. I haven't really talked to her so much since the drama with me and Mizuki started. So I shrugged, I didn't want to cry in front of Airi so I sucked all my emotions in, in a desperate attempt to control my feelings.

"I dunno.. I'm doing fine I guess."

Airi smiled weakly and gave me a huge hug, I felt secure and safe and nearly started crying but I stopped myself.

"Okay now tell me what's really bothering you. Ena we've been friends for years I can tell when your upset."

I starting sobbing, giving up. I missed talking to Airi.

"I- I've missed you airi! I'm sorry I was.. was such a bitch about everything!! Please forgive me."

"Of course I do, come let's go sit down and talk alright. I'm here to help!"

I nodded and sniffed, following Airi to the bench. We both sat down and I told her everything.

- Aquarium -
(Mizuki's POV)
{Mizuki, An}

"Mizuki-"

I was shaking, why did I do that? I was so stupid! I just wanted to be friends with her and now I've ruined my chances. I looked down at my shaking hands and then at An.

"An.. I just made a huge mistake.."

"Yes, you did. I know you have feelings for Shinonome, you should've just showed her the thing.. why do you care so much about it anyways?"

I looked down at the bag I was holding, I sighed and looked back up at An.

"Well.. if you must know I bought Ena a gift and wanted to surprise her, I didn't think that it would just end in our friendship being torn apart!"

"You have to go after her, go apologize and give her the gift and then maybe she'll agree to be your friend."

I nodded.

"She left so suddenly though where could she have gone?"

An thought for a moment, she was concentrating hard. It was nice having friends who cared so much about me.

"Maybe home? What's the quickest way to the Shinonome house?"

"Oh probably the bus.. but what if she walked home instead or went to a store."

"We'll just have to try everything, to the bus stop!"

An smiled goofily and I giggled a little, she was determined to get me back to Mizuki and I was very appreciative.

"Thanks An, sorry I even got us in this situation in the first place. If I wasn't so stupid then maybe things could have been different.."

"It's okay! Come on stop wasting time, let's gooo!!"

"Okay!"

I was excited, I followed An to the bus stop feeling confident and bubbly.

- Bus Stop, Bench -
{Mizuki, Ena, An, Airi}