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This is my first ever fic please be nice TwT
I'll try and upload weekly!!
I'm sorry for bad grammar and punctuation TwT

Also I just made MC his own character and call him MC even tho this is a non game au TwT

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Natsuki and Yuri were sitting together like any other day, but this day Sayori had promised to bring a new member,so natsuki had brang cupcakes for everyone. She was excited for the new members' arrival, but she had a bad gut feeling.

Not after long the ever so happy Sayori came skipping in with a wide smile followed closely behind by a brunette “everyone meet MC!” Sayori exclaimed her smile lighting up the room. She then looked back at MC “natsuki made some cupcakes for you!” It was clear Sayori and MC were close.

As MC introduces himself, Natsuki walks back to her desk while Yuri stays to talk. Natsuki has already buried herself into the next volume of Parfait Girls
when she overhears mc mention that he likes manga her head perks up before she quickly looks down “seriously this is who Sayori has been hyping up this whole time.” She mutters under her breath.

“Hey ‘Suki come over here!” Yuri says in her usual soft calm voice with a gentle smile on her face as she waves over the pink haired girl.

“I-I told you not to call me that stupid!” Natsuki exclaims as she walks over there's no real bite behind her words; she secretly loves the silly nicknames she's been assigned by Yuri although she'd never admit it. A pink blush creeps onto Natsuki's face until her cheeks are almost the same color as her hair. "Why does she want me to talk to this idiot anyway.." Natsuki thinks to herself.

MC picks up a cupcake inspecting the cat-like features natsuki carefully added before sinking his teeth into it. ‘WHAT this loser ate my cupcakes without asking?!?!’ Natsuki thinks she's beyond pissed, but before she can do anything her thoughts are cut off by an annoying voice.

“Woah! these are amazing, did you make these?” Mc
Speaks in a joyful tone before taking another bite of the cupcake, a goofy grin on his face that makes Yuri blush while Natsuki silently fumes.

“Wouldnt have killed you to ask for one first.” Natsuki mumbles bluntly as she clenches her fists in frustration. 'Why does it upset me when he talks to Yuri? Do I like her!? Am I getting jealous!? No no I don't she's my best friend nothing more.’ Natsuki's head is flooded with thoughts that she tries her best to suppress before a familiar gentle voice speaks interrupting her thoughts thoughts.

“ ‘Suki…are you okay, you look quite upset?” Yuri gently questions her worry all over her face. she looks at the pink haired girl standing next to her. The taller girl continues to speak gently “you weren't talking, MC was trying to talk to you.”

As Natsuki snaps out of her thoughts she looks at Yuri blushing from embarrassment before looking at mc as he repeats his question. “what kind of manga do you like? I like Dragon Ball, Goku is so cool!” MC says with a shit eating grin on his face looking like he's just impressed Natsuki.

“Oh yeah I expected that from you. I like slice of life books like parfait girls, Natsuki says in a slightly annoyed tone. MC's attempt to impress natsuki had failed miserably. A bright cheerful voice calls MC over, it was Sayori saving him from the awkward moment.

Yuri speaks up looking down at Natsuki “he's handsome.” She shyly admits to the shorter girl, her confession met with a judgemental look from Natsuki.

“He's average, you're too pretty for him” Natsuki mumbles blushing before quickly covering it up by saying “Not like I like you tho! Don't get the wrong idea!!” Natsuki exclaims a blush creeping into her face.

‘I don't like her. It's normal for friends to call each other pretty, yeah it is and she is pretty, her lips are soft and her lashes are long- no! I don't like her’ Natsuki thinks to herself, her face getting redder and redder by the second. Yuri is now staring at Natsuki with concern written all over her face she gently takes the shorter girls hand in her own.

“ ‘Suki are you alright you keep zoning out and getting ready maybe you need to go home I'll walk you, okay?” Yuri speaks in a soft caring voice as if she's looking after a sick partner she gently presses the back of her palm onto Natsuki's forehead just causing Natsuki's face to go the same color as her hair. Yuri gently brushes her long nails through Natsuki's hair; she only wears white nail polish that Natsuki usually applies for her at sleepovers.

“D-dont be stupid! I'm fine, idiot!!” Natsuki stutters flustered. She loves the feeling of Yuri's nails brushing through her hair but would never admit it in a million years, not even to herself! “You worry too much..you act like your my mom!”

“Suki, im taking you home,okay? You'll be back here tomorrow anyways” Yuri says gently as she takes Natsuki's hand and grabs her book bag for her “hey monkia ‘Suki is all red I'm gonna walk her home a bit early” Yuri says with a small smile as Natsuki has given up and accepted her fate

“Of course rest well natsuki and don't forget your poems tomorrow girls!” The ever so perfect Monika said with a small all-knowing smile on her face. Sayori waves goodbye to the girls too immersed in her conversation with MC to give a proper bye.

As Natsuki and Yuri walk they fall into a comfortable silence until Yuri turns to the shorter girl and with a curious expression “Suki how do you feel about MC? You were a bit harsh with him earlier, although you're like that with everyone aren't you.” Yuri gently questions natsuki still carrying her book bag

‘her voice…is so pretty omg wait no! I don't like her I'm being stupid’ natsuki thinks looking up at the taller girl “I-I told you not to call me that stupid!” Natsuki stutters stealing a glace at Yuris soft lips they're a light pink even though Yuri only wears lip balm a contrast to Natsuki's love for lipglosses before continuing her sentence “and he's so annoying! he has a shit eating grin, ate the cupcakes WITHOUT ASKING mind you, he said some stupid thing about liking Dragon Ball and it's clear he's not taking this club seriously.” Natsuki huffs still looking at Yuri a blush creeping back onto her face

Yuri sighs looking at Natsuki “You're being to harsh.” Yuri says bluntly “you literally made those cupcakes because he was coming to start and they were out for everyone you didn't get mad when Sayori ate 3, he was trying to relate to you by sharing the manga he likes, the way you share your love for Parfait Girls.” Yuri is talking rather bluntly she finishes her sentence as they arrive to Natsuki's house.

“Im allowed my opinions!! God Yuri we get it you want him or whatever! At least try and hide it!” Natsuki angrily exclaims clenching her fists natsuki storms off to her house slamming her front door.

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Natsuki storms away from Yuri slamming her front door behind her. She makes her way to her room up on the second floor. Her dad isn't home luckily so she doesn't have to worry about being quiet.

The pink haired girl flops onto her bed as tears well in her eyes. She feels an overwhelming wave of disappointment in herself and regret wash over her.
“Why did I do that? Why am I so jealous?” Natsuki mumbles through her tears that have been muffled by her pillow…the same pillow Yuri would lay her head on at sleepovers. curse this why did everything remind her of Yuri!!

As tears began roll down Natsuki's face she grabbed a plush off her bed, a big black cat that Yuri gifted to her; it still smelt like Yuri's perfume from the last sleepover. She always wore some nice perfume, Natsuki could never put her finger on exactly what it smelt like but to her it smelt like Yuri that's all she needed. Natsuki shoved the plush deep into her closet as her tears continued to flow freely.

The girl couldn't help but think about how much she missed her best friend,her deep purple eyes, her voice, the way she'd run her finger through Natsuki's hair when she was upset and especially the way she called her “Suki” even though she'd say she hated the name she couldn't help but miss it coming from Yuri's soft plump kissable lips- no! What was she thinking? Natsuki didn't like Yuri! She couldn't like Yuri.

As Natsuki's tears kept running, her eyes were blood shot and puffy. There was a wet spot on her pillow from where she had cried. She felt like her heart was going to shatter. What if Yuri hated her? What if Yuri never wanted to talk to her again? Why did she have to go and do that? Natsuki couldn't have hated herself more in the moment. ‘why..’ Natsuki mumbles into her pillow.

She wished Yuri was there gently running her fingers through her hair, telling her it'd all be okay, but she couldn't have that she messed up. She blew up at Yuri how she was meant to explain herself if she didn't even understand. God she felt like such a bad friend.

Natsuki sighed as her tears slowly stopped but the sinking feeling in her stomach hadn't. It felt like it'd never stop. She got up and went to her bathroom looking at her swollen face in the mirror. She gently untied the ribbons from her hair. She really only started wearing them because Yuri called them cute when she tried it.

She couldn't help but just stare at herself in the mirror, questioning how she felt. she still knew there was no way she could like Yuri…but why was she so fixated on telling herself she wasn't before natsuki could think more her phone lit up. one message from ‘sayori🐮⛅’.

Sayori🐮⛅
7:34
Haiii :33 are you feeling better you left the meeting ealy today? T-T 🫶🏻

Sayori🐮⛅
7:34
Earlier** whoops

Natsuki🍮🏩
7:42
I'm okay ty sayori <33 !!

Natsuki felt bad she'd just lied to her friend, but she couldn't worry poor Sayori. She made this mistake herself, and god she hated herself for it. Natsuki was getting more and more certain that the sinking feeling would never go away. With each minute it felt like it was getting deeper and deeper by the minute.

After Natsuki had finished her skincare she slipped out of her uniform into some pj's. The pink haired girl couldn't bear to see Yuri, yet she still missed her so much her soft hands the way she'd play with her hair when she was nervous it was all so cute.. no! What was she thinking? Natsuki let out a sigh, too tired to battle her thoughts. She laid her head on the pillow breathing slowly smelling Yuri's perfume that'd rubbed off onto the smaller girl's bed from Yuri's last visit.

“I miss her.” Natsuki mumbles to herself. She couldn't help but begin to cry again. Her guilt was so overwhelming. She felt like the worst human alive her friend was happy why'd she ruin it. The tears didn't stop until Natsuki fell asleep.

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Natsuki was woken by her dad yelling downstairs. “WHERE IS IT!” her dad screams along with another string of curses and the sound of stuff being thrown. Natsuki isn't exactly phased; this is pretty normal in her house.

She groggily sits up grabbing her phone to check the time 4:47 am. The phone light is bright, it hurts her eyes a bit. The sun isn't fully up yet so for now she turns on the lamp next to her bed.

As her eyes adjust to the light she can't help but think about her best friend. She still feels horrible from what happened the previous night, and began
to contemplate going to school but then she'd have to write her poem quickly…

After some thought Natsuki decides to stay home, and just have a day to herself. Maybe she can go to a cafe for lunch? anywhere but home.

She gets up walking to her bathroom and begins to brush her teeth. Her head is still flooded with thoughts of what happened yesterday ‘why did I get mad..’ natsuki thinks to herself she still can't understand why she was always getting jealous of guys around Yuri… I mean Yuri was gorgeous, Anyone with eyes could see that of course Natsuki often thought about Yuri's beauty.

She was snapped out of her thoughts by her dad yelling again “NATSUKI IM GOING OUT, DON'T GO, AND FUCK UP THE HOUSE!!” Natsuki's dad yells from downstairs followed by the door slamming. He's always mad. Natsuki hates it, but at least she can get ready in peace without all the yelling now that he has left.

As Natsuki slowly brushes her hair her thoughts begin to drift back to Yuri. Why does she think of the girl so often? It's not like she likes her like that, but do friends think about each other that often?

Natsuki snaps herself out of her thoughts by splashing her face with cold water before wiping her face down, and applying her makeup as she contemplates what cafe to visit for lunch. Ultimately deciding on the closest one. She applies her lipgloss and checks the time 5:32. She decides to lay in bed scrolling on her phone.

After about 2 hours of just scrolling on her phone and texting a few online friends. Her mind keeps drifting to Yuri. She must be getting ready for school by now. Natsuki wonders what poem Yuri wrote for the meeting.

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As Natsuki walks in the smell of fresh pastries and coffee fills the air she makes her way to a small booth in a corner pulling out her note book she needs to write her poem for tomorrow. Her mind keeps going back to Yuri and the argument she felt hopeless. Maybe she should write about it?

She reaches into her bag grabbing her note book as she takes a sip from the frappe she got earlier she begins to write about a cat that often visits her her pink pen ink filling the page ‘I have a little black cat, her fur as deep as the night sky’ natsuki begins to write before pausing to think the next line.

After about half an hour she had finished her poem Natsuki looked down at what she'd wrote;

I have a little black cat

her fur as deep as the night sky

with big round eyes

she makes sure I'm okay when I'm hurt

I don't want to lose my little black cat

although I know I will.

She was having second thoughts of writing about Yuri. I mean that's something you do when you like someone and she doesn't want her club members to get confused. The pink haired girl let out a sigh as she crumpled up the paper. She didn't like Yuri, so she wouldn't write about Yuri.

Natsuki begins to write a new poem eventually ending up on

Monkeys can climb
Crickets can leap
Horses can race
Owls can seek
Cheetahs can run
Eagles can fly
People can try
But that's about it.

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(Start of the school day the next day)

Natsuki is sitting in her first period class waiting for the teacher. Her mind is racing about having to talk to Yuri later at the club meeting. What if Yuri doesn't forgive her, what if-. her thoughts are cut off by Sayori coming up to her with a big smile on her face.

“Hii natsuki!!” Sayori says she still has a few crumbs on the side of her mouth presumably from her breakfast. Natsuki chuckles, a small smile forming on her own face as she closes the manga she was reading.

“Hey Sayori” natsuki greets her friend. her little fang is showing. “You have some bread crumbs next to your mouth. You need to eat neater in the morning. I can't always help you.” Natsuki speaks as Sayori is rummaging through her own bag.

“I know, I know!” Sayori says giggling then pulls out 2 big choc chip cookies in little clear bags. “Tada! I got you something!” Sayori says with a big proud smile on her face. She sets down one of the cookies on Natsuki's desk, who is reapplying her lipgloss.

Natsuki looks down at the cookie, before slipping it into her bag. “Oh I love these! ” said Natsuki with a smile. Before Sayori can respond, the teacher comes in and begins her lesson.

Natsuki isn't paying attention to the lesson, her thoughts are still occupied by Yuri, and having to talk to her later on.She continues reading in an attempt to distract herself from her nerves.

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Natsuki is standing at the club door. She takes a deep breath trying to silence her thoughts. She gently opens the door. her eyes scan the room before laying upon Sayori. “yo Sayori uh..where's Yuri?” Natsuki asks as she walks in still looking around for Yuri. still feeling nervous to talk to Yuri after everything that happened.

Sayori looks up from the drawing she was doing. “she went to get a drink of water from the fountain, And don't worry she misses you just as much as, u miss her!” The girl teases, as Natsuki's cheeks turn a rosy red in embarrassment.

“Ah!” Natsuki is struggling to find her words. “I don't miss her idiot, s-so shut up!” Natsuki exclaims, flustered and embarrassed. Sayori giggles, and after a few seconds Yuri comes in “Yuri.. I."Natsuki begins to speak then being cut off.

“ ‘Suki, I'm sorry I should have followed you or texted to see if you were okay, and I didn't. I feel like such a bad friend.” Yuri speaks gently and sincerely.
She then gently places her hand on the pink haired girl's cheek in a comforting manner. As she speaks, a wave of relief floods over Natsuki .

Natsuki goes to protest the touch and name but stops herself, and accepts it knowing she loves it even if she won't admit it. “Don't be stupid it was my fault, idiot, and it's not like I missed you or anything! Well…maybe a little, but shut up!” Natsuki looks away, too nervous to make eye contact with the taller girl. Yuri smiles without a word as she gently takes Natsuki's hand in hers, leading her to the desk where always sit.

After a few minutes of sitting together Natsuki isn't fully over Yuri holding her hand, but to distract herself she grabs the cookie from Sayori out of her bag, splitting it in half before silently handing the bigger half to Yuri. who was already immersed in her book. Natsuki couldn't help but notice how pretty Yuri was as she read.

The club room was in a comfortable silence. All that could be heard was the scratching of Sayori's pencil against her paper, the sound of Yuri turning the pages of her book and a quiet “thank you” from Yuri .as she accepted the cookie natsuki was confused about Monika’s lack of presence she was the president but natsuki didn't ask she continued to eat her half of the cookie stealing glances at Yuri, like any normal friend would of course!

Then the door swung open, a familiar brunette boy walking in and ruining the moment with a loud “hello” and “where's Monika?” It was MC. ‘God why did you have to ruin the moment’ natsuki mumbles so quietly not even Yuri heard, and clenched her fists as she thought about how MC had ruined her moment, but her thoughts were cut off.

“Monika will be here soon. She's attending a piano lesson.” Yuri speaks without looking up from her book. A small blush crosses Natsuki's cheeks as the taller girl speaks. Natsuki is still annoyed why'd HE have to come in and ruin everything! The pink haired girl was fuming.

“Oh woah natsuki you have a cookie can I get a bite?” MC asks, looking at the pink haired girl. Natsuki doesn't understand how he can just ask, they're not friends and she doesn't like mc at all!, but she can't look rude in front of Yuri, so she breaks off a piece silently handing it to MC.

A few minutes later Monkia comes in smiling. Yuri puts her book away as the meeting has started. As Monika greets everyone Natsuki can't stop thinking about Yuri, and how pretty she was, but of course she didn't like Yuri like that! she was just stating a fact…right?

As everyone is showing each other their poems, Natsuki walks up to the purple haired girl. “would you like to read my poem?” Natsuki asks. refusing to make eye contact as she's incredibly nervous, not like she'd ever admit it though. The duo exchange poems as Natsuki reads over the taller girl’s poem; she can't help but admire the beautiful handwriting.
“I mean it's okay.” Natsuki mumbles. She knows It's more than okay she honestly loves Yuri's poems, but that'd be embarrassing to admit.

“Thank you ‘suki your's is pretty cute.” Yuri speaks sincerely with a small smile on her face. The action makes Natsuki blush. She loves praise from her friend even though she might not act like it.

“It's not cute, it's deep!” Natsuki protests. She's not exactly upset with Yuri herself; she just hates how her work is always boiled down to cute when she tries her best to reflect her emotions into her work.
Yuri just smiles at Natsuki before going over Sayori to look at her poem, and Natsuki walks over to Monika.

“Wow Natsuki you've improved quite a bit.” Monika says with confidence in her voice and a perfect smile. Before expectantly looking at Natsuki for her opinion on her poem.

“Well it's good..I guess” Natsuki mumbles not wanting to admit she enjoyed the poem. she looks over at Yuri and MC before looking back at Monika.

As the meeting goes on Natsuki's mind can't help but keep slipping back to Yuri even when she's talking to Sayori her mind can't help but drift to Yuri. she looks so pretty as she reads, but she's soon snapped out of her thoughts by Sayori. “natsuki? Helloooo earth to natsuki?” Sayori speaks in her usual bubbly voice with a wide smile.

Natsuki snaps out of her thoughts “huh yes? What's up Sayori?” Natsuki looks a little confused, not aware that her zoning out was obvious. She's still having conflicting feelings about Yuri. I mean she knows she doesn't like her but then why does she think of her so often..

Natsuki and Sayori continue chatting about random stuff until the end of the meeting. Once the meeting is over Natsuki walks up to Yuri to ask if she wants to walk home together. “Sorry ‘Suki I'm walking home with MC today.” Yuri speaks softly, offering a small smile to the shorter girl. who simply nods and swiftly turns walking out of the club room.

‘Why was Yuri going with him! That's their thing’ Natsuki's thoughts are racing with jealousy. god she hates MC I mean who does he think he is? Eating her cupcakes, her cookie and now walking home with HER best friend. what? did he just leave Sayori to walk with Yuri!? Jeez Sayori hyped him up way too much! Natsuki's jealous and hateful thoughts continued until she arrived home.

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(Start of the school day the next day)

Natsuki is sitting in her first period class waiting for the teacher. Her mind is racing about having to talk to Yuri later at the club meeting. What if Yuri doesn't forgive her, what if-. her thoughts are cut off by Sayori coming up to her with a big smile on her face.

“Hii natsuki!!” Sayori says she still has a few crumbs on the side of her mouth presumably from her breakfast. Natsuki chuckles, a small smile forming on her own face as she closes the manga she was reading.

“Hey Sayori” natsuki greets her friend. her little fang is showing. “You have some bread crumbs next to your mouth. You need to eat neater in the morning. I can't always help you.” Natsuki speaks as Sayori is rummaging through her own bag.

“I know, I know!” Sayori says giggling then pulls out 2 big choc chip cookies in little clear bags. “Tada! I got you something!” Sayori says with a big proud smile on her face. She sets down one of the cookies on Natsuki's desk, who is reapplying her lipgloss.

Natsuki looks down at the cookie, before slipping it into her bag. “Oh I love these! ” said Natsuki with a smile. Before Sayori can respond, the teacher comes in and begins her lesson.

Natsuki isn't paying attention to the lesson, her thoughts are still occupied by Yuri, and having to talk to her later on.She continues reading in an attempt to distract herself from her nerves.

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Natsuki is standing at the club door. She takes a deep breath trying to silence her thoughts. She gently opens the door. her eyes scan the room before laying upon Sayori. “yo Sayori uh..where's Yuri?” Natsuki asks as she walks in still looking around for Yuri. still feeling nervous to talk to Yuri after everything that happened.

Sayori looks up from the drawing she was doing. “she went to get a drink of water from the fountain, And don't worry she misses you just as much as, u miss her!” The girl teases, as Natsuki's cheeks turn a rosy red in embarrassment.

“Ah!” Natsuki is struggling to find her words. “I don't miss her idiot, s-so shut up!” Natsuki exclaims, flustered and embarrassed. Sayori giggles, and after a few seconds Yuri comes in “Yuri.. I."Natsuki begins to speak then being cut off.

“ ‘Suki, I'm sorry I should have followed you or texted to see if you were okay, and I didn't. I feel like such a bad friend.” Yuri speaks gently and sincerely.
She then gently places her hand on the pink haired girl's cheek in a comforting manner. As she speaks, a wave of relief floods over Natsuki .

Natsuki goes to protest the touch and name but stops herself, and accepts it knowing she loves it even if she won't admit it. “Don't be stupid it was my fault, idiot, and it's not like I missed you or anything! Well…maybe a little, but shut up!” Natsuki looks away, too nervous to make eye contact with the taller girl. Yuri smiles without a word as she gently takes Natsuki's hand in hers, leading her to the desk where always sit.

After a few minutes of sitting together Natsuki isn't fully over Yuri holding her hand, but to distract herself she grabs the cookie from Sayori out of her bag, splitting it in half before silently handing the bigger half to Yuri. who was already immersed in her book. Natsuki couldn't help but notice how pretty Yuri was as she read.

The club room was in a comfortable silence. All that could be heard was the scratching of Sayori's pencil against her paper, the sound of Yuri turning the pages of her book and a quiet “thank you” from Yuri .as she accepted the cookie natsuki was confused about Monika’s lack of presence she was the president but natsuki didn't ask she continued to eat her half of the cookie stealing glances at Yuri, like any normal friend would of course!

Then the door swung open, a familiar brunette boy walking in and ruining the moment with a loud “hello” and “where's Monika?” It was MC. ‘God why did you have to ruin the moment’ natsuki mumbles so quietly not even Yuri heard, and clenched her fists as she thought about how MC had ruined her moment, but her thoughts were cut off.

“Monika will be here soon. She's attending a piano lesson.” Yuri speaks without looking up from her book. A small blush crosses Natsuki's cheeks as the taller girl speaks. Natsuki is still annoyed why'd HE have to come in and ruin everything! The pink haired girl was fuming.

“Oh woah natsuki you have a cookie can I get a bite?” MC asks, looking at the pink haired girl. Natsuki doesn't understand how he can just ask, they're not friends and she doesn't like mc at all!, but she can't look rude in front of Yuri, so she breaks off a piece silently handing it to MC.

A few minutes later Monkia comes in smiling. Yuri puts her book away as the meeting has started. As Monika greets everyone Natsuki can't stop thinking about Yuri, and how pretty she was, but of course she didn't like Yuri like that! she was just stating a fact…right?

As everyone is showing each other their poems, Natsuki walks up to the purple haired girl. “would you like to read my poem?” Natsuki asks. refusing to make eye contact as she's incredibly nervous, not like she'd ever admit it though. The duo exchange poems as Natsuki reads over the taller girl’s poem; she can't help but admire the beautiful handwriting.
“I mean it's okay.” Natsuki mumbles. She knows It's more than okay she honestly loves Yuri's poems, but that'd be embarrassing to admit.

“Thank you ‘suki your's is pretty cute.” Yuri speaks sincerely with a small smile on her face. The action makes Natsuki blush. She loves praise from her friend even though she might not act like it.

“It's not cute, it's deep!” Natsuki protests. She's not exactly upset with Yuri herself; she just hates how her work is always boiled down to cute when she tries her best to reflect her emotions into her work.
Yuri just smiles at Natsuki before going over Sayori to look at her poem, and Natsuki walks over to Monika.

“Wow Natsuki you've improved quite a bit.” Monika says with confidence in her voice and a perfect smile. Before expectantly looking at Natsuki for her opinion on her poem.

“Well it's good..I guess” Natsuki mumbles not wanting to admit she enjoyed the poem. she looks over at Yuri and MC before looking back at Monika.

As the meeting goes on Natsuki's mind can't help but keep slipping back to Yuri even when she's talking to Sayori her mind can't help but drift to Yuri. she looks so pretty as she reads, but she's soon snapped out of her thoughts by Sayori. “natsuki? Helloooo earth to natsuki?” Sayori speaks in her usual bubbly voice with a wide smile.

Natsuki snaps out of her thoughts “huh yes? What's up Sayori?” Natsuki looks a little confused, not aware that her zoning out was obvious. She's still having conflicting feelings about Yuri. I mean she knows she doesn't like her but then why does she think of her so often..

Natsuki and Sayori continue chatting about random stuff until the end of the meeting. Once the meeting is over Natsuki walks up to Yuri to ask if she wants to walk home together. “Sorry ‘Suki I'm walking home with MC today.” Yuri speaks softly, offering a small smile to the shorter girl. who simply nods and swiftly turns walking out of the club room.

‘Why was Yuri going with him! That's their thing’ Natsuki's thoughts are racing with jealousy. god she hates MC I mean who does he think he is? Eating her cupcakes, her cookie and now walking home with HER best friend. what? did he just leave Sayori to walk with Yuri!? Jeez Sayori hyped him up way too much! Natsuki's jealous and hateful thoughts continued until she arrived home.

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Im sorry I can't post a chapter tmrw I will tmrw y'all I promise 😭

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Natsuki is lying in bed bored. It's a friday night and she's thinking about Yuri of course. still a bit salty that Yuri ditched her for MC of all people!!, But it's whatever. Then her phone lights up! ‘1 message from Yuri 🐈‍⬛💜.’ Natsuki smiles and excitedly checks her phone.

Yuri🐈‍⬛💜
9:13 pm
Hey Suki, would you like to have a sleepover tomorrow?

Natsuki🍮🏩
9:13 pm
Oh em geeee ofc!! Who's house thoo??

Yuri🐈‍⬛💜
9:18 pm
I can host if that's okay with you? Would you like to come over around 1pm on Saturday?

Natsuki🍮🏩
9:19 pm
I'll be there!! :D

Natsuki smiles as she puts down her phone excited for the sleepover. Her and Yuri have lots of sleepovers; it's always something Natsuki can always look forward to!

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The sun was bright peeking through Natsuki's curtains. She groggily grabs her phone to check the time 10 am. She still had 3 hours to pack, and get to Yuri's place. She stands up and stretches, letting out a yawn, before grabbing her phone to text Yuri.

Natsuki🍮🏩
10:32 am
Oh em geee I'm so excited to see you!! I'm packing now!!

Natsuki puts down her phone. She walks over to her closet deciding what to bring. There's obvious her toothpaste, toothbrush, pj's, then 1 outfit to wear today and then one for tomorrow!

Around the time she's fully packed, and has done her hair and makeup it's 12:20, so she has about 20 minutes to make something to eat. She decides on just some jam toast.

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As Natsuki finally arrives at Yuri's house she has a big smile. She can't even try to hide. She skips up to Yuri's door ringing the door bell. After a few seconds Yuri opens the door with a gentle smile on her face as she pulls the shorter girl into a kind embrace. “let go of me, idiot!” Natsuki protests even though she's leaning into Yuri's touch.

“What would you like to do?” Yuri asks, looking down at her pink haired friend smiling. already knowing natsuki was going to want to bake something.

Natsuki giggles, and fake ponders “hmmmm how about we bake cupcakes, But first where can I put my stuff?”

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Yuri is tying her hair up getting ready to bake as Natsuki grabs all the ingredients. “Really Yuri? Box cake mix?! I mean I'll still make it taste amazing, because I'm cooking” Natsuki claims, smiling as she begins to mix some ingredients together. still talking to Yuri. “I'm pretty excited for the festival. What about you?” Natsuki asks as she continues stirring.

“Hm so am I, but we will spend quite a big chunk of the festival trying to get people into the literature club, and I am nervous to perform a poem.” Yuri says softly as she turns on the oven. God she was so pretty and her voice but it's not like Natsuki liked her or anything!!

“Yeah that's gonna be so scary, But your poems are good so you don't have to worry. I mean like they're not THAT good, but like you know” Natsuki lies she thinks Yuri's poems are actually really good, but that'd be embarrassing to admit! Natsuki then cracks an egg into the bowl.

“Is there anything you'd like me to do?” Yuri asks, wanting to help out Natsuki's mind drifts off thinking about the taller girl's perfect smile. no! Natsuki didn't like her. What was she thinking!

“Oh um yeah can you get the cupcake liners and tray?” the smaller girl asks as she continues to whisk. “What do you want to do later?” Natsuki asks, looking up at Yuri.

“Not sure, how about we watch a movie?” Yuri speaks with a small soft smile forming on her face. God Natsuki loved Yuri's smile in a totally platonic way. Of course Natsuki doesn't like girls!!

“Yes! What about a horror movie? If you get scared you can hold onto me and I'll protect you!” Natsuki proudly claims despite her always getting scared after watching horror movies. She'd never admit it to Yuri or even herself honestly.

“Yep my big strong, knight ‘suki what ever will I do without you!” Yuri teases giggling as Natsuki starts laughing as well both the girls are smiling.

“I am strong! I'll save you any day, princess Yuri!”
Natsuki days trying to hold back her laughter, smiling before hugging Yuri tight. It's weird of her to initiate physical contact but Yuri doesn't complain.

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Later in the night the girls chose to watch a Romcom while eating the little cupcakes they made as a kissing scene comes up Yuri looks to the shorter girl “Suki have you ever kissed a girl before?”
She asked, speaking softly, her eyes locked on Natsuki's lips.

“Hm no why do you” Natsuki is cut off by Yuri's soft lips on her own. Natsuki just freezes WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHY DOES SHE LIKE IT!? Yuri slowly pulls away looking guilty Natsuki can't help but blush after being kissed by such a pretty girl

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(Time skip to the day after the sleepover)

Natsuki is lying in bed staring at the roof. god she's so confused about the sleepover. I mean YURI KISSED HER ON THE LIPS!! Can girls even do that with eachother?? It's not like Natsuki liked it, but it wasn't the worst thing ever. Natsuki lets out a sigh and her thoughts won't seem to quiet down. God she hated this! She didn't like Yuri! She didn't like girls, right? Natsuki groans why was this so confusing! I mean honestly why have her thoughts and feelings been so freaking confusing recently!!

After some more time thinking it hit Natsuki like a brick. SHE LIKE LIKED YURI. No no no! Natsuki was a girl she couldn't like a girl! That's just not how it works! This could ruin their friendship!! Natsuki turns around, and groans into her pillow. She hated feelings. Stupid MC wasn't helping either, he's so annoying, and just rude! Why does Yuri always defend him!! her dad told her that if she ever liked girls he’d never talk to her again she'd always been told liking girls was wrong and she believed it. although honestly her bigger issue was her and yuri. she didnt want this to ruin her friendship!

She HAD to make herself get over yuri!! She can't like her, it's wrong!! Ugh she hated this, why did the universe have to do this to her? Was this a test? She HAS to avoid yuri!

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It was the next day and Natsuki was dreading the club meeting. She'd been trying to avoid Yuri. Why'd she have to be in a club with her! Sayori would kill her for skipping a meeting. she'd probably think Natsuki forgot to write a poem, and there's NO WAY she'd tell Sayori her feelings! She'd spill instantly, and then Yuri would find out! I mean sure Sayori is amazing at listening, but she's even better at talking.

As Natsuki neared the classroom the pit in her stomach grew. God how was she going to stand face to face with Yuri especially after they shared a kiss! That was her first kiss too! That's so embarrassing. I mean what would Yuri think not like she'd care what Yuri thinks, but still! She has to avoid her. It was the only way to make these feelings go away!

As the pink haired girl entered the room her eyes locked onto Yuri. Natsuki walks over to an empty desk she usually sits next to her best friend but being around her wouldn't help her ‘feelings’.

Not before long Sayori skips into class with MC ugh really him? They must have walked together..“Monika is sick! She couldn't come to school” Sayori announces with a pout on her face.

Yuri looks up from her book “oh I hope she gets better soon” the purple haired girl speaks softly God Natsuki loved hearing her talk she was so sweet and caring. no! What was she thinking!? The pink haired girl puts on her headphones in an attempt to drown out her thoughts as she reads her manga.

Natsuki is soon snapped out of thoughts by Sayori coming up to her to exchange poems. Natsuki grabs her poem from her bag and hands it to Sayori. “Woah nat! This is super good!” Sayori beams as she reads through the shorter girl's poem.

The pink haired girl looks away bashfully, “it's not that good.” Natsuki pauses. “Thank you.” she mumbles, and glances at Yuri, her heart aching as she sees her friend talking to MC. god she hates her stupid feelings!! It's not like she's jealous or anything! Natsuki thinks about showing her poem to Yuri,but no she can't bring herself to even make eye contact with Yuri right now! let alone share her feelings, and poem.

Then a voice snaps her out of her thoughts “suki are you allright?” a soft voice speaks. Natsuki looks up, her eyes meeting the taller girls. It was YURI!! How was Natsuki meant to talk to her!! She opens her mouth but no words will come out! In a panic Natsuki grabs her bag and hurries out of the classroom. WHYD SHE DO THAT!? As Natsuki continues out of the school her thoughts continue: why did she get so scared! Ugh this sucked.

As Natsuki walked home her thoughts about Yuri continued, even when she tried to avoid Yuri. She couldn't stop thinking about Yuri! would avoiding her help? She could only hope. That was really her only option.

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When Natsuki got home she instantly flopped onto her bed and her phone lit up. ‘1 message from sayori’ oh god Sayori was going to ask about her leaving she didn't want to lie but really that was really her only option

Sayori 🐮⛅
4:12
Are you okay?? you just left class?? :(

Natsuki🍮🏩
4:13
Yeah i felt sick no biggy:P

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Natsuki sighs and puts down her phone. She felt bad lying to Sayori, but there's no way she'd ever tell Sayori about her feelings. That's so embarrassing! She shouldn't have a crush on yuri anyway! Girls can't like girls!! She groans, and stands up. She decided to go to bed early, hopefully that'd shut up her stupid mind.

As Natsuki is getting ready she looks in the mirror and her eyes drift to her small pigtails. She only started wearing them because Yuri called them cute, of course she’d never admit that to anyone let alone herself! Yuri has really influenced Natsuki’s day to day life. I mean that's normal right? Maybe she's had a crush on longer than she's been aware of it.