CHAPTER 3BMayu was supposed to pay a late visit that evening to do the usual regular check up on Rena. And of course... to give daily reports of Rena to Yuki. She was expecting to see a bored and disheveled looking Rena but instead, it was the opposite. The moment Rena opened the door, the sight had literally blinded Mayu’s view for a second there. Rena was shining… well, more like gleaming brightly with a giddy smile on her face. It was like the light from heaven had shine on Rena’s being, making her presence on par with a goddess.
“Ah, Mayuyu!”
“Whoa! My eyesight!” Mayu put a hand on her eyes to cover her sight from the blinding view in a playful way.
“What are you doing…” A pout appeared from seeing Mayu’s exaggerated gesture.
“Hahaha! Your smile is blinding, Rena-chan.” Mayu stated as she steps inside the house with Rena following closely with a smile. “How are you feeling today?”
“As good as ever!”
“That’s weird…” Mayu raised her eyebrow with a teasing smirk, “You’re not missing your Yukirin?”
“Mou…” Rena slapped the cyborg girl lightly on her arm with red cheeks. “She only left yesterday.”
“Is that so?” Mayu nod her head, shrugging her shoulders before placing her suitcase on the table.
“Are you staying for dinner?”
“If I’m not being a bother to you…”
“Alright!” Rena made a yossha gesture before skipping down to the kitchen, “Let me see what we have in the fridge.”
“Hold it!” Mayu stops her giddy skipping by pulling the girl’s arms to her side. She pushed the confused Rena into her room. “We need to do your routine check-up, Rena.”
“Can’t it wait?” Rena pouted to the doctor but the latter shook her head with an evil smile. She opens the briefcase, laying out the equipments needed for the check up. Slowly turning around to Rena, she wears the latex gloves while stretching it with a pop.
“This is going to hurt a bit, Rena-chaan~”
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After the excruciating and torturing session of her medical check-up, Rena was forcefully asked to take a rest while Mayu take care of their dinner. She’s a great cook, that emotionless doctor. Even if she looked like she had never done any house chores before, she is indeed pretty skillful with cooking since she’s been living alone for a few years already. She had cooked a decent meal tonight for the both of them. However, in her heart she had wished Yuki was there to taste her cooking as this is the first time she had cook for someone else.
“This looks really good!” Rena chimed, scooping a big mouthful of the meal into her mouth. “And it actually taste good!”
Mayu laugh at the childish-like Rena speaking with her mouth full, shaking her head as she too tastes her own cooking. Not bad considering all the ingredients are mostly leftovers in the fridge. Maybe she should have actually brought some groceries for Rena to survive in the next remaining days…
“Hey, Mayuyu…”
“Yeah?”
“Do you have someone you like?”
“Haa?!” Mayu could swear her ears had actually turned red from Rena’s unexpected question. “W-what’s with the q-question?”
“Eeeeh? You’re blushing!” Rena exclaimed like a little girl before poking the bashful Mayu on her cheek repeatedly.
“Who is it? Tell me tell me!!!”
Mayu slapped away the annoying finger poking her cheek, lowering her head down to hide her flushed face. “No, I won’t… Besides, that person already like someone else.”
Rena can see Mayu’s expression falling. It was a sad one and it made Rena guilty for asking the question rashly without thinking of the other’s feelings.
“S-sorry! I didn’t mean to-“
“It’s okay. I don’t mind at all.” Mayu wears a convincing smile, not wanting the latter to feel distraught with it. “What’s with the sudden question?”
“I just want to know you better… That’s all.”
Mayu nods her head slowly. She had never been too open or friendly with anyone. What she is and who she is, is her own business and no one is permitted to dig her personal life without her consent. They can say she is a loner, a mysterious person or a selfish girl. As long as no one interferes with her life, then so be it. That’s the only way for her to protect herself from being harm or hurt by others.
“You’re a kind person, Mayuyu.” The sudden words had caught Mayu startled. Thankfully she wasn’t chewing any food or else she might had choked on it. It was the first time someone had ever said she’s kind. Not even Yuki had told her that…
“W-what are you talking about?”
“You’ve been taking care of me and Yuki all this while…”
“Ahahaha… It’s part of my job, anyway.” Mayu tried to shake off the awkward feeling in her heart as she laughs it out.
“You’re a weird one, Mayuyu…” Mayu turned to Rena, raising a brow at her statement. But what she said after had made her heart beating wildly.
“But I’m really glad Yuki met a kind person like you.”
They eat their dinner in silence after that; Rena enjoying her meal happily since she’s quite hungry for skipping lunch and Mayu having a sudden weird feeling in her heart. The tasty dinner she had cooked suddenly tasted bland to her tongue. She had lost her appetite as she thought back of what she had done in the past. She stole a glance at Rena, guilt and regret came surging through her being as if eating her soul for the dark past that had almost ruined her life and those around her.
You are wrong, Rena… You don’t know there’s a merciless devil that had been hiding inside me. - - - - - - - - - -
Rena had once again gone out by herself, only this time she’s going to the grocery store. Well, it’s not like she deliberately went there to see someone after not seeing her the day before…
No.
She had just realized the fridge was void of any food and this time she’s determined to stock up their kitchen with food supplies instead of snacks and melon pan...
“Perhaps I might encounter her again…” She thought loudly, only to slap her mouth close. She cursed mentally for the slip of her mouth, slapping her cheek a couple of times for thinking about that Jurina person once again.
“Well… I don’t think she goes to the store every day.”
“Unlike that someone.”
“Yeah… Unlike that someone who is obviously me.” Rena once again said animatedly, unaware of the familiar presence walking beside her that had been replying her inner thoughts that were spoken aloud.
“You mean, the egg girl?”
“Why, of course! The egg girl is indeed m-…”
Rena halts her steps. She stood there like an idiot, her mouth opening and closing like a fish as she finally realized that certain someone had actually been walking and replying to her thoughts. She can feel her face slowly heating up to her ears, her eyes glancing to her side to look at the person. After confirming her doubts, she quickly snapped her head to face the ground to hide her reddening face.
J-J-Jurina… ? S-SERIOUSLY??!! What is she doing here?!“Are you okay?” Jurina tried to act like she is concerned while biting her lips to refrain herself from giggling. She doesn’t want to give more embarrassment to the adorable girl.
“Y-yes!” Rena answered a bit too fast before running her way to the grocery store, leaving the dumbfounded Jurina. She shook her head with a grin before following the timid girl to the store.
Inside the store, Rena has been keeping her eyes to avoid Jurina at all cost after embarrassing herself to death like a stupid person in front of the latter. She’s been ducking her head low, hiding around the corners while looking right and left for the person like a commando. After making sure the line is clear, Rena let out a relieved sigh…
“Thank goodness! I think I’ve lost her.”
“Not really… You got to do better than that.”
“Eh… EEHHH?!!!” Rena turn around, finding a grinning Jurina standing behind her with a peace sign. “Wh… How? When? Where? How…?!”
“You just asked me how two times.”
“N-nevermind that! How did you…”
“I just followed you here.” Jurina shrugs her shoulders as if it was a simple matter. “As easy as that.”
“B-b-but… Eeeh?!!”
“You should stop that. We don’t want a crowd circling us like we’re an exhibition, do we?” Jurina bows to the several people standing and watching them, pulling Rena to another isle to run away from those people’s weird stares.
“T-thanks… and sorry.” Rena timidly said, her eyes falling on her shoe.
“No… I should be the one apologizing for scaring you like that.” Jurina once again bowed to Rena, making her blush from the gentleman-like manner.
“If you don’t mind, may I help you with your shopping?” Jurina offered with her dazzling smile, the one Rena had fallen helplessly in love with. “You know… for compensation of what happened earlier?”
As if there’s a string attached to her body, Rena immediately nods her head. She didn’t know why she agreed to it, but she knows she won’t regret it later. Besides, she really wants to know this Jurina girl better, wanting to know why this person picked her interest so much.
“I’d love to!” She chirped out with a bright smile, both hands clasped in front of her chest.
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KNOCK! KNOCK!“Rena…?”
Mayu shouted a bit louder this time after not getting any reply from inside. She had been standing in front of the door for the past 10 minutes but no answer came. She exhaled deeply, cracking her neck side to side as her body starts to succumb to exhaustion.
“Maybe she’s gone to the store…”
Mayu walks back to her car with a yawn, deciding to take a short nap as she waits for Rena to come back. She has been going to and fro Rena’s house from her workplace every day; it’s slowly taking a toll on her worn out body. She hadn’t had any sleep these days since she needs to finish the maintenance of her personal laboratory, as well as other things concerning Rena and Yuki.
Just as she was about to close her eyes, she find Rena walking by the road side. She was about to get out of the car to greet her when the presence of someone else walking just behind Rena made her shock. She watches intently, her eyes not blinking even once at the way they interact with each other. Even after Rena had gone into her house, Mayu is still keeping her eyes on the short-haired girl. Then, the person disappeared as she walks further into the building. Must be one of the neighbors here, she thought. However, she can’t help feeling worried over Rena mingling with a stranger. Her head suddenly filled with many possibilities that might harm both Rena and Yuki if this person is associated with those group of people...
“This is bad.”
She quickly rushed her way to the front door, knocking a bit too hard on the surface.
“Coming!”
She can hear Rena’s muffled shout from inside. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself from making any sudden decision. She’s not one to prevent or decide on anything, it’s Yuki. For now, she just needs to find out who’s that girl and what is Rena doing with her. However, seeing Rena’s happy face once she opened the door had actually made the emotionless doctor stunned.
“Mayuyu! Come in!” Rena steps to the side, making way for the stoned Mayu to walk inside. “You’re a bit late today.”
“Ah…” Mayu could only nod her head slowly, still trying to pull herself together. She pinched her thigh, trying to get her head back to reality. She can’t be distracted with Rena’s innocent and happy face. Not right now… She took another breath before pulling Rena to her side.
“Rena…” Mayu turn around with a serious face. “Where have you been?”
“Huh? I went to the grocery store… Why? Did you wait long, Mayuyu? I’m sorr-…”
“Did you meet anyone there?”
“W-what do you mean?” Rena replied in a stutter, knowing full well she's caught red-handedly. Nonetheless, she tried to act like she didn't know what Mayu is implying.
“Do you remember what Yuki warned you before?” Mayu glared at the confused girl, making her cowered from fear. “You didn’t talk to any stranger, do you Rena…?”
“N-no… Of course not!” Rena replied timidly, her eyes lowering to the ground to avoid Mayu’s deep, scrutinizing stare.
“That’s good then.”
She knows it’s a lie, but she’ll let it slide. Either way, she needs to warn Yuki… but not now. Yuki is more than troubled about everything, there's no way to expect what the girl would resort to if she knows about this. She must keep this to herself first, finding out about that person's background before she can inform Yuki. Not wanting to scare Rena anymore, Mayu turned around with a deep sigh. She shakes her head a couple of times to shake off the tension rising to her head.
“Just make sure…” She took a sit on the couch, smiling wearily at the frightened Rena standing in front of her. She didn’t know why she’s doing this, but she can’t do anything about it. Not when Rena is the one holding her beloved Yuki’s heart right now…
“Don’t let Yuki sad and worry about you anymore, okay?”
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Rena thrashed around for the nth time, trying to find a comfortable spot to get some sleep. But it seemed like her eyes are not closing… Not when the thunders are booming loudly outside with the heavy rain falling and hitting the window of her bedroom. Rena faced the white ceiling, trying to count the imaginary playful Pichus jumping over a snoring Snorlax in the woods. But her eyes are still wide open. After countless times of sighing and grumbling, Rena decided to get a warm cup of milk, hoping it will make her sleep for good.
She walks to the kitchen, opening the fridge for the milk. Turning on the stove, she pours the milk into a small pot before placing it over the fire. She leans back on the counter top behind her, thinking back on the incident that had happened today with Mayu, the cause of her insomnia. She knows she’s at fault for breaking the rules. In fact, the main cause Yuki had forbidden her to go outside at first was because of not wanting her to meet anyone or any stranger. She didn’t dare to ask why since Yuki had promised she will explain everything to her one day when the time is right.
“But… Jurina is not a stranger.” Rena pouted. Her mind wanders back to the times they had in the grocery store, a smile replacing the frown. It’s fun to do things with a friend instead of being alone in this house every day, she thought. She giggles to herself when out of nowhere, a loud knocking sounded from the door.
BANG! BANG! BANG!She jumped on the spot, not expecting anyone to come this late in the middle of the night.
Mayu didn't say anything about visiting...Her heart starts to beat wildly, afraid this was one of the people Yuki had been trying to warn her about. Again, the banging of the door reverberates around the house together with the pouring of heavy rain. Her mind unconsciously takes control as she rushed to the kitchen to grab for a knife in the drawer. Gripping the knife expertly in front of her like a professional, Rena slowly steps towards the door. She wanted to run away and hide in her room, but her conscious mind is telling her to act like this instead. To defend herself rather than running away…
It’s useless to run and hide since you’ll be found and killed either way. The best way to survive is to defend yourself and face the enemy! Those words keep repeating in her head like a broken record player. She didn’t know where she had heard them but they sure play a big role in her life. She takes cautious steps to the door, hearing a muffled scream of her name from the other side.
“That voice…”
She neared the door, making out the familiar voice outside. Her eyes widened as she recognized the voice. Rena quickly opens the door as she dropped the knife on the ground, only to feel a sudden weight falling on her body. She lowers her head, making out the drenched and sobbing figure in her embrace.
“Y-yukirin…?”
The figure tightens her hold, affirming Rena that it is indeed her lover. She wants to pull away to ask her what’s wrong and why she’s back but the crying voice of her girlfriend had Rena push away the questions for later. She doesn’t need any answer right now…
To have her Yuki back and safe into her arms tonight is more than enough.
A/N: Hello there~!!
Anyone missing me? Guess not
Anyway~ How long has it been since I left this fic to collect dust... I feel like a failed writer for abandoning this
But here I am with another update~ I don't have any excuse or reason to give you guys. It's just me and my lazy, selfish self trying to find the meaning of being an adult. HAHAHA whatever that means
I don't know when's the next update so please don't ask. See ya next year, then!
Nyahahaha!
THANKS FOR READING I LOVE YOU GUYS FOR BELIEVING IN ME EVEN WHEN I DON'T HAVE FAITH IN MY OWNSELF! LOL I SOUND PATHETIC... 
Replies:@kenjoy12: Thanks for reading~ Hope you read this one too! WMatsui FTW!!!
@White Hawk: I'm sorry for YukiRena! Me sad too
@RenshuChan: You're sure enjoying Wmatsui huh
I'll give u more YukiRena next HAHAHAHA
@kcard: Hey~ Are u still with me here?
Sorry for disappearing
@affiber: HAHAHA! Don't give up yet, young padawan. Master Rena has yet to decide who she loves
@gek geki: Hmmm~ I don't know about that. Not telling ya~
Nyahaha!
@Baekshim: Ah! I googled it too! Jeez... Now I know how it looks like, I'm not gonna use it again!
Thanks for reading, yo!
@Terragen: I will!
@Geki karaiiiii: Aaaaaaah! Dame!!!
I will update!!!
@Kirozoro: Hehehe~
They're cute~!!
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