What Was Once You

Chapter 3: Sakura's return

Everyday has been getting more depressing for me, I can't handle waking up to the news as we hear the situation getting worse everyday. There's now 20,000 cases and so much cases in such a short amount of time, this sort of news isn't good for my mother and sister and I just want to get them away from the news for a while but with how things are shaping up, there's no way that's possible. There's already been rumors of school possibly being shut down and also of some kids that already have it. Even if I'm deep down worried about everything, I still lived my life the same way as it used to be and I know that's not a good thing to do.

I finally see Sora before going to the clubroom and he seems to be in a good mood, that can mean only one thing. "I finally passed a test, are you proud of me Akano?" Looks like I thought wrong about what made him happy but at least this pea brain passed one test before school ever does close down. As we both walk into the clubroom, we were surprised to find that Yui was the first one in the room and also working on her homework.

We both greeted her and she seemed to be in a great mood, i guess our talk from yesterday affected her in some way. "Hey Yui, has your brother called you back?" Even if Sora doesn't know what we're talking about, i needed to ask her the question. She gave a wide smile and responded with a meaningful yes which admittedly gave me goosebumps. As we got to work on our clubwork and also homework, we heard a knock on our door and I yelled out come in, it was Sakura. After a week of not coming to school she finally came back and at a weird moment as well.

"It is me, Shisui Academy's blonde beauty has returned after a week long of vacation!" The whole room went quiet after she said that but immediately, Yui rushed over to hug her at full speed. As they were hugging, Yui asked her a lot of questions and Sora yelled out "you left me without a proper response." As the atmosphere calmed down, Sakura finally gave some details on where she was and I got a little bit jealous about the fact that she enjoyed her week while my mind was on the disease that's quickly spreading throughout the country. "Okay okay, I was at Miami enjoying the good weather and sandy beaches while my dad was doing something related to business." Sakura's family is one of the richest in Japan which explains why she's one of the most popular people in the school and her absence was pretty massive. After a argument between Sakura and Sora, I received a email from the school office to meet with them over club reports so me and Sora had to go. Sometimes I forget that I'm the co-founder of the club since I'm the only one who actually does what the club stands for. "Hey pea brain, its time to send in our monthly club reports so get up your ass up and lets get this over with." As we left the building I realized that without me, this club wouldn't survive at all and Sora would be suspended for faking a club. Oh the things I do for people, would they even do the same for me?

(POV of Yui Megumi)

As the boys left, I could finally chat with Sakura in peace without that annoying Sora interrupting me but I guess now this club feels complete again and I realized that this club needs to have everyone in order to be the club that we all enjoy arriving to at the end of a stressful day. "So how was the vacation and how was Miami?" I felt like a 5 year old asking a celebrity a stupid question when I said that. "I enjoyed the vacation and I spent it a lot with my mom since my dad was always doing important things so I usually went to the beach and then we go to a good restaurant for dinner. Also I heard that a lot of things happened while I was gone." A little part of me died inside when she said all of that, she enjoyed her week while I hated mine but why do rich people always get to enjoy the best things in life. But she looked happy when she said that so I guess I feel happy for her but her smile immediately disappeared and she had a embarrassed look on her face. She hesitated to say anything but she finally asked me a question and at this point I can tell she really wanted to know my response. "Hey Yui, when I was in Miami, I noticed that a lot of couples went to the beach to spend time together while the sun is out and it made me think a lot, I normally got everything that I asked for when I was a child but now I want something more. I want love but I can't find the perfect person so do you have anyone that you like at the moment?" I didn't know how to respond to a dangerous question like that but I needed to say something otherwise this will be more awkward. "I don't like anyone at the moment and I don't really plan on getting with anyone since I'm more focused on my studies." I could tell she wanted to ask me something more but it was already too late since the guys finally came back to the clubroom. We started to do our regular stuff until it was time to leave. I walked back alone as usual to my apartment where my mother wasn't there since she was working. But that question hasn't gotten out of my head, do I really want love? Who do I love?

                
                 END OF CHAPTER 3