Chapter 3

A Wonderful Date

Kasumi still can't get her out of her head. Even that afternoon when school is out, the image of that elegant guidance counselor in all her sheer beauty is burned to her retinas. She can't think straight, she can't walk in a straight line... she can't even make words.

"...Onee-chan? ONEE-CHAN!"

Kasumi finally snaps out of it and sees her purple-haired sister nudging her. "Oh... Ayane-chan. How are you?"

"Didn't you hear a word I was saying?!"

"Um... I'm sorry, Ayane-chan. I was out of it for a second."

"Oh... w-well I was just asking... what we could do this afternoon."

That's right... she was going to think about where to go on a date this afternoon and surprise Ayane! But Helena-sama is still in her thoughts, like a lovely, gorgeous plague! She has to think of something... anything... she can't disappoint her love!

"Um! I thought we'd go to that fancy restaraunt two blocks east of here!" Kasumi blurts.

Ayane blushes deeply. "O-Onee-chan... that place is for..."

"Yes. I want us to go as a couple."

"So... it's a... date?"

Kasumi turns and smiles sweetly. "Of course it is~"

Ayane can't contain the joy as it bursts from her body, making her arms leap out and capture Kasumi. "Ohhhh ONEE-CHAN! Thank you! I love you!"

As she buries her face in Kasumi's chest, Ayane is completely surprised at this sudden move. Hitomi was right... Kasumi could have easily asked her out. And she did just that. All of the anxiety and nerves of planning how to ask out her big sis is all for nothing. As far as Ayane is concerned... things can't be more perfect.

They pull away and walk in separate ways as Ayane has day duty this afternoon. Kasumi walks down the long halls, letting out a soft sigh and crosses her arms. She's very excited that she's going on this date with her very own sister, however, Helena's still on her mind. Maybe she can shake it off once they go on this date. Besides, Ayane is the one she most loves.

"OOF!" Kasumi accidentally bumps into someone, causing both of them to fall on their behinds. The ginger rubs her head in pain as she looks up at the person she bumped into. "Ah, I'm so sorry! Are you alright!?"

There is a girl that looks about as young as her, with long black hair and beautiful eyes as hers.

"Y-yeah, I'm fine," the girl replies.

Kasumi goes over and holds out her hand. "Here, let me help you up."

"Ah...thank you," the girl gently grips it and she stands up and dusts off her uniform.

"I'm terribly sorry," Kasumi says. "I wasn't paying attention."

"N-no you're fine," the girl says shyly as she looks down at the floor. "S-say...do you know where, ummm...Miss Douglas is?"

"Helena-sama?" Kasumi tilts her head in confusion.

"You know her?" the girl looks up at her with a raised eyebrow.

"I...I kinda bumped into her recently."

"I see. Well then, do you know where she is?"

"I think she's still in the guidance councilor room." Kasumi answers.

"Thanks," the girl walks by the ginger with a small smile on her face. "I just...needed to see her, that's all."

"Oh, no problem!" Kasumi says with a wave of her hand. "I can tell how important it is to meet her.

With a respectful bow, the dark haired girl proceeds on and leaves Kasumi standing there. Kasumi thinks nothing more of the encounter, instead walking onward with visions of the evening dancing in her head. Things will be perfect, just her and her sister... Ayane-chan is all she needs to be happy in life. Her love is all that matters.

...But still, Helena and her radiant beauty lingers.

LATER THAT EVENING...

"I can't believe how fancy this place is!" Ayane says with a huge grin. "How did you pay for this onee-chan?"

Kasumi lets out a pitiful sigh. "Well... this definitely sets me back a bit. Ahaha~"

A waitress comes and greets them with a smile. "Here are your menus! Would you like something to drink?"

"Water, please." Kasumi says with a smile.

"Water for me too." Ayane goes along with her sister.

"Very well! I will be back soon to take your order~"

The sisters let out a pleasant sigh, staring into each other's eyes. The evening is going along smoothly, no factors or hindrances troubling them. It's just them... and their love.

"Onee-chan... I can't tell you how happy I am right now." Ayane says softly. "Th-the truth is... I was planning on asking you out on a date for a while. But I was so nervous! B-but now..."

"I'm happy I was able to do it for you, dear sister." Kasumi replies with a warm smile. "I'm glad to alleviate your nerves. No matter what, I will always be here to support you."

Ayane blushes madly upon hearing that. "Th-thank you... onee-chan... you're so good to me…"

Kasumi's smile can't possibly be wider. Everything is going just perfect...

And then she sees her.

"AH!"

She doesn't even realize that Ayane's right in front of her, or that she's in public. Her gasp of shock is loud and attention-drawing. Luckily, nobody but Ayane is paying attention to her.

"Onee-chan! What was that all about?!"

Kasumi sees her over there, at a distant table... she's wearing a beautiful, regal white dress that exposes her back and is cut in the front, showing off her chest area. Her blonde tresses are completely down, radiating in the light. So regal, so... supernaturally eye-catching. She's like a dazzling white light, blinding Kasumi to everything else but her.

"Onee-chan! Who are you staring at! ONEE-CHAN!"

Kasumi just mutters without thinking. "Helena...sama..."

"Huh?" Ayane looks over at the beautiful blonde in the white dress. "You mean...the guidance councilor? Why is she here? Eh? Then again, why are you staring at her like that?"

The ginger doesn't hear her as she is wondering that herself. At a fancy restaurant like this? Just then, the blonde turns her head and sees Kasumi, shocking her.

"Hah!" she gasps.

"Onee-chan! Snap out of it!"

Kasumi quickly turns her head; NOT because Ayane told her to, but because Helena caught her peeping. Her bright red face burns with embarrassment; right now she's wishing for that water so she can cool off.

"What's wrong? Why were you staring at her?" Ayane questions.

Kasumi stammers a few times before making an excuse. "Ah, um... I just thought it was weird to see a staff member outside of school, that's all!"

Ayane puts her hand to her chin. "Huh... yeah, that is kinda weird. Especially the guidance counselor! Ha ha!"

After a minute, the waitress comes back with two glasses of water. "What will you be having tonight?"

Ayane looks over at Kasumi. "You go first, onee-chan!"

That's right... food. She wasn't even thinking about it.

"Ah, darn! I haven't looked at the menu yet..." Kasumi says meekly.

"That's okay. W-we'll be a few more minutes." Ayane announces.

With a nod, the waitress walks away.

Kasumi shoots a couple more glances at Helena while looking at her menu. Why is she all alone...?

Suddenly, that theory is proven wrong.

"Ah! Th-that's...!"

Emerging from the crowd in a lovely pink dress that rests halfway on the thighs, is a familiar face from earlier that afternoon... a young, dark-haired girl that goes down to shoulder length. A cute, innocent face that exemplifies a pure, yet naive heart.

Kasumi gasps silently as she sits down at the chair right across from Helena. That girl... is Helena's date!

"Hey, I recognize that girl from school." Ayane points out. Kasumi squeaks... Ayane notices too?!

"Y-yeah... I ran into her earlier today." Kasumi replies.

"Wow, who knew she would be going out with Helena-sama! What a world."

Kasumi doesn't know why she feels disappointed by that. It's not like she's in love with Helena or anything! She's just... very attractive. It's a naturally disappointing feeling to know that such a lovely woman isn't single. If anything, Kasumi should be RELIEVED. The temptation is removed altogether, so she can remain faithful to Ayane. But if that's the case... why is she still looking at her?

Kasumi lets out a deep breath. It's over now... there's no need to pry into their affairs any longer. Helena is taken, and that's that. She needs to remember who her REAL love is, and not take her for granted any longer. But now... she can't help but feel a tinge of guilt. Though she would never DREAM of betraying Ayane physically, she still feels a little unfaithful for staring at another woman. Maybe tonight... an apology was in order.

But that would mean confessing... and what if Ayane can't forgive her?

The dinner ends without trouble and the two sisters are now on their way home, walking on the sidewalk. Kasumi feels that her guilt is eating her alive and is gonna take over any second. It is now or never

"Ayane-chan..." Kasumi says, stopping at her tracks.

"Hm? What's wrong, Onee-chan?" Ayane asks.

"I have a confession to make...I was staring at...Helena-sama..." the ginger admits. "I mean, it's not like...I mean...she's very attractive yes, but...I couldn't help myself."

"Onee-chan..."

Kasumi bows in shame. "Please forgive your older sister, Ayane-chan! I know it's wrong to stare at other people other than you, but…!"

Ayane walks over to the ginger, cups her hands to her cheeks and kisses her on the lips briefly, surprising Kasumi before pulling away.

"I know you didn't mean it," Ayane says. "So, I forgive you."

"Ayane-chan!" the ginger embraces her with happy tears in her eyes.

The short haired girl returns the hug with a small smile and shortly after, the sisters walk hand in hand home.

A/N: 2 years of not updating. Though, I did do it with Jojo-san's help. So…nothing else to say, but long and detailed reviews, everyone~! Have a nice day~!