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Heart on the Line

Izuko's POV:

After breakfast, Sarah convinces Izuko to stay a bit longer. They end up lounging on the couch, wrapped up in blankets, scrolling through movies to watch. Izuko finds herself relaxing, letting her guard down as Sarah's presence feels comforting.

Halfway through the movie, Sarah starts talking about their high school days, sharing funny memories and little stories. But as the conversation deepens, Sarah's tone changes. "You know, I've been thinking a lot about what we used to have... and what we could've had if things were different," Sarah admits softly.

Izuko's heart skips a beat. She can sense there's more behind Sarah's words, but she's afraid to ask. "What do you mean?" she asks, her voice barely a whisper.

Sarah's POV:

Sarah takes a deep breath, looking into Izuko's eyes. "I've missed you, Izu. More than I realized. And I'm just... wondering if there's still something between us. Something worth exploring."

Izuko's eyes widen in shock. She's completely thrown off guard, not expecting Sarah to be so open about her feelings. She wants to respond, to say something, but she's too overwhelmed with emotions she hasn't fully processed yet.

Just as the tension between them is about to break, there's a loud knock on the door. It's Aysh and Riy, bursting in with their usual chaotic energy, insisting they all go out for a spontaneous hangout.

Izuko's pov 

Izuko is relieved but also frustrated by the interruption. The rest of the day is a blur of laughter, jokes, and good times with friends, but her mind kept drifting back to Sarah's confession. Aysh noticed her distracted look and pulls her aside, asking if everything's okay.

Izuko admits she's confused about her feelings for Sarah, and Aysh, being the supportive friend she is, gives her a pep talk. "If you really care about her, don't let this chance slip away. Sometimes, you have to take a leap of faith."

Izuko took a deap breath and realized she can't keep running from her feelings...