Only you

Chapter 4

CHAPTER 4

Mei woke up to the sound of birds chirping and the waves rolling in from the sea. She looked to her left as a smile automatically came across her face, Yuzu was snuggled closely to her as she was in a heavy sleep. She gently tucked a few strands of hair behind Yuzu's ears 'I wish I could wake up to you everyday' it was barely a whisper. Mei then covered her eyes with her forearm as the events from last night hit her. After taking in a long and deep breath, Mei quietly got out of bed as she made her way to reception.

An hour later Yuzu woke up, after taking a few minutes to remove the sleep from her eyes she looked around the room to see that Mei was no where in sight "Mei?" Yuzu made her way into the hallway, then the sound of her mother laughing hit her ears. Yuzu opened the door as she saw her mum and Mei sitting on the balcony drinking tea and laughing together. "Ahhhh Yuzu good morning darling" Yuzu went over and gave Ume a hug "Morning Mama" Mei went to speak as well "good mor-" Mei was cut off as Yuzu gave her a hug as well "Good morning Mei" Mei returned the hug, Yuzu quickly whispered into Meis ear before pulling away "Thank you for last night" Ume smiled as she watched the 2 step sisters starting to actually act like sisters "hmmm did something happen between you 2? You seem more close for some reason." Mei instantly tried to hide her blush as Yuzu spoke. "Just some sisterly bonding Mama" There is was, that word that constantly stabbed Mei in the heart. Ume was the next to speak "Isn't the sun raise beautiful?" Mei watched as the mother and daughter stared so intensely out to the Ocean. Mei could feel that the atmosphere was starting to change, she quickly spoke "So I...ummmm...made some plans today for all of us" Ume and Yuzu both looked at Mei with confused expressions. Mei never planned for any outside activities let alone FUN ones. Yuzu spoke up first "Really, Mei? Like what?" Mei stood up as she went to leave, "well you will have to just wait and see" She quickly turned around as she continued to speak "But I will need you both ready in 30 minutes, ill see you in the lobby down stairs" Mei then left the room to go get ready.

30 Minutes later Mei was waiting patiently downstairs, once the pair met up with her she pulled out a piece of paper that had times and a list written on it. Yuzu tried to sneak a peek by Mei easily fended her off. "O.k first off we will have breakfast then we have to catch the 9.30am bus" Ume and Yuzu looked at each other and shrugged. After a delicious breakfast the trio made their way to the bus. After 45 minutes they had arrived "o.k this is our stop" Yuzu let out an excited scream as she saw the entry gate "No way, FUN land?!" Yuzu gave Mei a huge hug, she nearly fell over. After 10 minutes, Mei realised that her step mother was just as much of a big kid as Yuzu, they went on every ride. "O.k its time to head back" Once they were off the bus both Yuzu and Ume knew that they wern't back at the hotel. "Mei-chan where are we?" Mei smiled to the 2 as she spoke "It's not much further mother." Yuzu's eyes sparkled which made Mei's heart beat faster "Karaoke?!" The three had dinner and sung for hours, Mei wasn't one for places with loud music and alcohol but if it would bring a smile onto Yuzu and Ume's faces then it was worth it. Mei was looking over her list and nodding as she ticked another item off "hmmm whats next Mei?" Mei quickly put the paper away "Yuzu! you promised you wouldn't look" Ume was enjoying her beer as she watched the 2 bickering a little. Mei then stood up "o.k 2 more stops"

Ume looked at her watch "Mei-chan its 5pm what else could we be doing at this time? everything will be closing soon" Mei continued to walk in front as she spoke "Dont worry mother, they know we are coming" After a small walk and a taxi ride they were at their destination. "We are here" Yuzu and Ume both looked at each other as they wandered where exactly 'here' was. "Ahhh you must be Miss Aihara" a tall man approached them, Mei bowed as she spoke back to the man "Yes we spoke on the phone this morning" They followed the man, Yuzu and Ume's eyes widened as they realised where they were "Hot air Balloons!" Mei tried to keep her composure as she spoke "Yes well i...ahh know you said how important Sun sets were. So i thought you would like this" Ume and Yuzu pulled Mei into a hug, no words were needed.