Japan. I can't believe we're here. We planned this trip this year even though Venus had fantasised about it since year 8. Felicity wouldn't let her plan it though, in case circumstances changed and by the end of year 12 we were no longer as close as we were on the days of childhood; but here we are 5 years later touring Japan together for our gap year. Despite still maintaining each other at heart, we've never been this distant from each other, each of us caught up in our own worries and confusions. Year 11 took a toll on Venus, it's the year she barely passed and as a raging perfectionist she gave up trying to impress universities and planning her career. She hasn't really been the same ever since. I don't understand why Felicity and Venus care so much about school, I mean I'm good at writing and when I was younger I dreamt of being a dancer, but right now I'm going where the wind takes me.
As we pull up to the home of Venus's friend, I can see Felicity's jaw tighten. Venus jostles awake, and mutters something under her breath.
"What?" Felicity says in an annoyed tone although that seems to be her default these days.
"I don't have the energy to deal with Riko right now" Venus rolls her eyes and pulls her hoodie strings until all we see is her mess of curls poking out.
"Can you breathe?" Felicity asks a bit softer.
"Did you know you can die if you stop breathing for 4-6 minutes?" Venus, always showing off her knowledge of useless facts.
"What about people who-" Felicity is interrupted by the deafening squeal of a teenage girl.
"VENUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUS!!!"
"Ah, here we go," Venus sighs. "Rikooo!" They hug. "These are my friends Felicity and Sheila" she motions at us.
"OMG NEW FRRRRRRIEEEEEEENDSSSSSSS!!!!" She runs towards us with her arms open and both Felicity and I move sideways, Riko stops dead set in front of Felicity. "YOUUUUUUR HAIRRR!!!" She does a small dance, "IT'S LIKE A PRINCESS BUT PRETTIER"
I can tell Felicity is uncomfortable but for sake of courtesy she smiles politely. After all, Riko is being super generous letting all three of us stay at her apartment. "OMG ITS SHAYLA!" I see that she's talking to me and force a laugh "Actually it's Sheila" I reply. Venus mouths the word "sorry" at us and starts walking toward the two storey home.
~Sheila^^
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Yuki in Autumn
RomansA recently graduated Felicity ventures to her dream destination along with her two best friends. A music obsessed introvert never imagined this trip would be the one where she found her other half, but how easy will it be to maintain a relationship...
