Door of Dreams

Chapter 11

"Good morning, girls," Mahiru announced as she entered the locker room.

"Morning," the rest called back.

Mahiru set her bag down and looked up at them, "I have some news to share."

The girls looked at her.

Yume turned to her and smiled, "What is it, Mahiru?"

Mahiru pulled out a paper from her bag, reading off of it for a second then glancing back up at them, "I transferred to Starlight High."

Yume's eyes widened, her mouth stretching into a grin, "That's awesome!"

"Congrats," Koharu smiled.

Laura gave her a thumbs up, "Can't wait to see you in school!"

"I wonder if we'll have any classes together?" Koharu wondered aloud.

Laura shrugged, "Even if we don't, we'll have lunch period."

Ako shook her head, "Geez. I predicted this to happen."

Mahiru blinked, "Really?"

Yume smiled at Ako, "So when are you going to join us?"

Ako frowned at Yume, "I'm not. I'm perfectly happy where I am."

"It's okay, Ako," Koharu cut off Yume, "We know you like Dream Academy."

Ako nodded, a smile on her lips.

Laura huffed, a smirk growing on her face, "Are you sure you don't want to? We have Tsubasa here!"

Ako stiffened, her eyes glazing over, but then she shook her head, "N-No! I'm perfectly fine right where I am."

Yume shrugged, "Okay." She glanced at Mahiru, "But now that you're coming with us, we can see S4 on campus together! It so great when they come out!" She paused, "Oh but when M4 comes out, there's so much foot traffic," She frowned, "It's ann-"

"M4?" Ako squeaked, her eyes becoming hearts.

Yume blinked in confusion, then remembered Ako's fascination with M4. She shot a look to Laura, and they exchanged grins. "That's right Ako," Yume said slyly, "M4."

"And that means Subaru," Laura added.

Yume raised an eyebrow at Laura at the mention, but brushed it off.

"S-S-Subaru," Ako stuttered, her face deepening into a red hue.

Laura snickered.

Suddenly the door slammed open, a flurry of dark purple and red flying in, "Mahiru!"

Mahiru was wrapped tightly in a hug, "Big sis?" She grunted.

Yozora giggled, rubbing Mahiru's hair, and looked up at the girls, "Did she tell you the news? I'm so happy!"

Yume and the others smiled.

"Now the Kasumi siblings will be in the same school!" Yozora cheered.

The girls laughed at her happiness.

Ako glanced at the time, "Shouldn't we be opening up now?"

Yozora followed her gaze, releasing Mahiru from her death grip, "Yes, you're right. Let's have a good day, girls!"

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Yume stretched her back out, then readjusted the strap on her shoulder, "Hey Koharu, are you ready to go?"

Koharu turned around, still in her uniform, and shook her head, "Sorry Yume, I'm staying a little late to help Yozora out. You don't have to wait for me."

Yume nodded, "Okay, that's fine. I'll see you later!"

Koharu smiled, "Yea, bye!"

Yume gave a quick wave then was exiting from the cafe. As she opened the door, another figure was entering, and she ran into them. "Sorry!" Yume immediately blurted.

"No worries, tomato," She could hear the smirk.

Yume shuffled her groan, instead stepping out of the doorway as Subaru backed out. she raised an eyebrow, "Weren't you going in?"

Subaru shrugged, tucking his phone into his pocket, "Not anymore. I came with Kanata and was checking if he was still inside. He texted me that he left without me." He frowned.

Yume snickered.

Subaru rolled his eyes, and the two fell into step beside each other. "So what are you doing?"

"I'm going home," Yume replied bluntly.

"Obviously," Subaru deadpanned.

Yume laughed, "I'm messing with you. Actually I got some great news! You know Mahiru, right?"

Subaru blinked, "Asahi's little sister?"

Yume nodded, "Yea! Well she's transferring to Starlight High!"

Subaru grinned, "That's great. She'll get to see how amazing M4 is."

Yume hummed, suddenly in thought, "Actually... I'm not sure Mahiru's a fan."

"What?" Subaru's jaw dropped.

Yume shrugged at him, "Probably because of Asahi." She stopped, "You know, now that I'm thinking about it, how do you do schoolwork and homework? I always see you guys prancing around campus."

Subaru looked offended and crossed his arms, "Uh, that's when you see us. We totally do work. You just don't see it."

Yume laughed again, a grin on her face, before speaking again, "You guys must be busy then."

"A little, yea," Subaru agreed.

Yume pressed a finger to her cheek, "Hm, if you're an idol, are you allowed to like anyone?"

Subaru jumped, his eyes widening and cheeks tinging red as he shot his gaze at her, "Wh-What?"

Yume grinned mischievously, "You must like someone, right? You can't help love." She said in a playful tone.

Subaru turned deeper red and turned his head away, "N-No way! I don't have time for that stuff."

Yume cackled, "Your reaction is so funny! Now you look like a boiled octopus!"

Subaru jumped away, putting his hands up defensively, "No I don't!"

Yume laughed into her hands.

Subaru stopped, staring at her. He opened his mouth, then closed it. He opened it again, "Do you like anyone?"

Yume blinked, surprised, "Who, me?" She shook her head, "Maybe," Yume said simply, "I don't know yet." She turned away.

After a moment, Subaru stopped and glanced at Yume, "My ride is here," he said, pointing to the dark car. "You're going home, aren't you? Let me give you a ride." Subaru offered.

Yume smiled, "That sounds great, thanks."

Subaru blinked, deadpan, "I can't believe you just accepted a ride from a stranger." He opened the door for her.

Yume slipped into the seat, "Oh please, you're a famous idol and you go to my school. I don't think we're strangers."

Subaru grinned, "I guess that's true. It would look bad on my reputation."

Yume giggled into her hand then leaned closer to him, causing Subaru to freeze. She lowered her voice a tone and said, "Unless your driver is gonna kill both of us."

The two of them froze, casting glances at the driver. He heard, since Yume wasn't really discreet, and glanced at them through the rearview mirror, before ducking his head with a light laugh, "I'm not."

Subaru laughed, patting Yume on the shoulder, "I trust Mr. Botan. He's been our driver for a long time."

Yume gave him the directions to get to her house and gave a goodnight and thanks when she left.