March 7th's POV:
Days turned into weeks, and despite my best efforts, Stelle remained distant. Each time I tried to reach out, it felt like she was slipping further away. I could see her laughing with Firefly, and while I was happy she had someone to lean on, it didn't make the growing gap between us any easier to bear.
One afternoon, I found Stelle and Firefly playing a game in the lounge. They seemed so absorbed in their fun that they didn't even notice me standing there. I watched for a moment, a mix of longing and frustration building up inside me.
Determined, I walked over. "Hey, Stelle, Firefly," I said, trying to sound cheerful. "Mind if I join you?"
Firefly glanced at Stelle, who looked a bit uncomfortable but nodded. "Sure, March. We're just playing a card game."
I sat down and tried to engage, but it felt forced. The easy camaraderie they shared was something I used to have with Stelle, and now it felt like I was an outsider.
The next day, I decided to join Stelle during her training session. I hoped that maybe some physical activity would help break the ice. "Need a sparring partner?" I asked, stepping into the training room.
Stelle looked surprised but nodded. "Sure, March. Let's see what you've got."
We started sparring, and for a moment, it felt like old times. But as the session went on, the distance between us became more apparent. Stelle's moves were sharp and precise, while I felt clumsy and off-balance, not just physically but emotionally too.
Later that evening, I found myself sitting alone in my quarters. The frustration was overwhelming. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to bridge the gap between us.
I picked up my communicator and hesitated before sending a message to Stelle. Hey, can we talk? I miss you.
I waited, hoping for a quick reply, but none came. The silence felt like a heavy weight on my chest.
March 7th's Thoughts:
Lying in bed that night, I stared at the ceiling, feeling a mix of sadness and defeat. Maybe I was pushing too hard, or maybe Stelle had simply moved on. I didn't know what else to do. For now, all I could do was give her space and hope that someday, things would get better.
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Heart of the Stars
FanfictionWithin the same space, two hearts find themselves drawn to each other. Stelle and March 7th share their feelings, thoughts, and missions about the Silver Star. But when words can't describe their feelings and there were many challenges for them ahea...
