We Can't [Satzu Oneshot]

We Can't

"Please come with me Sana! I have been waiting for you my entire life. I know that it may be hard but I promise it will be worth it." I told her with a smile.

"No."

"But you promised me..."

"I'm sorry Tzuyu... we can't"

How did we end up like this?

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past tzuyu's thoughts
present tzuyu's thoughts

"Tzuyu-ah! Don't run too far okay?" My mother called out. I turned around to face her. "Yes, mom!" I answered.

I faced the opposite direction and began running to the playground. I gasped in excitement as I observed the children playing on the swings, sliding down slides, and making sandcastles in the sandbox.

"You shouldn't do that!" I heard a voice cry. "I-I'm sorry mother- ma'am!" Another voice said. Out of curiosity, I followed the voices to the edge of the park.

I hid behind a nearby tree and watched quietly.

"Running away from home? Unacceptable! No child of mine will partake in such dirty activities. You must be civilized Sana! That's how rich and sociable people should be. We earned ourselves in the high tiers in society and that should not be taken for granted. We need to set an example and you are clearly not! Now let's go back home and the maids will assist you in preparing for supper." A woman scolded.

"But... can I just play a little, please? All the kids at my school are always on the playground and it looks so fun! Please just let me this once." A girl about my age pleaded.

"Are you serious? Look at that place, it's so filthy! I am certainly not going to go anywhere near that abomination. Who is even going to watch you? There's nobody here." The woman spat back.

"I'll do it!" I unconsciously said. "And who are you, young lady?" She asked me. "I'm Chou Tzuyu! I hope you don't mind but I heard your conversation and um..." I stopped.

What am I doing?

Can I do this?

I can right?

The woman sighed. "Fine! Sana you must come back home by--what time is it... 5:00 SHARP." she sternly spoke. 

The girl's eyes brightened and I could see it filled with happiness. "Thank you, ma'am!" She thanked her. She looked towards me and took me by the hand.

"I'm Minatozaki Sana!" She gleefully expressed. "Tzuyu. Chou Tzuyu."

"Is this your first time on the playground?" I asked her. Her mind seemed to surround itself in thought. "Nope. This is my first time." She finally responded.

"Come! The swings are open." My hand found its way to hers and I held it tightly. I ran with her hand in mines to the swings.

"Sit here." I patted my hand on the seat. She sat down. "Make sure to hold on to these chains." I guided her hands up to the chains.

I gave her a slight push which made her swing a bit. 

"More! More!" she exclaimed. I giggled and pushed against her back harder. She began swinging higher and faster.

She then made the mistake of letting go of the chains and flailed her arms in the air and cheered so loud everyone could hear her.

"Sana!" I shouted in worry.

She then fell on the ground and stayed in that position for about 5 seconds. She lifted her head up. "Are you okay? Sana? Hello?" I ran to her side.