Idolised Lies

Chapter 26: Missing and Remorse

Leafy's was thriving, she was putting in the work and Four was starting to see the results.

She was putting her all into practicing for the competition, hours upon hours of grueling work and effort.

All of it would be worth it, Four could tell but there was one thing that worried him.

Something that could ruin everything Leafy was working for.

Firey Chaud.

Four wasn't stupid, far from it and they could tell there was something going on between the two and it didn't exactly please Four.

They knew better than anyone that Leafy was, deep down, a fragile girl who hadn't been given the real love she deserved.

Leafy wouldn't know what to do if something happened and whatever was going on crumbled.

Four didn't trust Firey, they hadn't liked Firey's attitude from the start and they meant what they said to him on his first day.

If Firey did anything to Leafy, they would make sure he was gone in twenty four hours.

They cared about Leafy, they weren't going to let her get hurt.

Not like...not like their precious sunflower.

There was a lot Four should have done differently for him.

Where was he now? Four missed him so badly.

His soft blonde hair, his wide, bright smile and his flowery demeanor.

What could have been...

Four shook their head and brought their attention back to the matter at hand.

Leafy was still dancing, going through multiple different routines with a determined look on her face but also a smile.

Four had watched her check her phone a few minutes ago and they saw how her expression had changed from a rather tired one to a blushed happy smile.

Four furrowed their brow as the music blared through some speakers, the room was very hot and suits weren't exactly good and combating that.

There was something Four had noticed about Leafy in recent weeks, she had changed, they couldn't exactly pinpoint it but there was definitely a difference.

Leafy carried herself with more confidence, more maturity, it was very common to find her with a smile on her face and a strong look in her eyes.

They wondered if it had anything to do with Firey.

They had become a little too close and Four was tired of guessing what was going on.

"Leafy, can I talk to you for a minute?" Four called over the music.

"Of course," Leafy smiled before walking over to the speaker and turning the music off.

"What's up?" She wondered, placing a hand on her hip.

Four's face became slightly judgemental as they decided to just go straight to the point.

"Is there something going on with you and Firey?"

Leafy was taken by surprise, she hadn't expected something like that from Four.

"Uh, I...no, not at all," Leafy scoffed nervously.

Four skeptically raised an eyebrow, causing Leafy to feel even more embarrassed and guilty.

And when Leafy is caught out in something, she laughs.

Four could tell from Leafy's babbling that they had their answer, it wasn't their place to tell Leafy what to do with her life but Four just felt worried.