High School Sweethearts

Written by:

13ISMYNUMBER

Epilogue

The Red String of Fate

It is said that the gods tied a red string on the little finger of those who are intended to meet each other and fall in love. This mythical string is called the Red String of Fate. It could be invisible to the naked eye but would always find a way to exist, to remain connected to the person on the other end.

According to the myth, the magical cord may stretch and tangle but it can never break. The two people connected would always meet…

High School Sweethearts by 13ismynumber

Regardless of time…

Misaki stood up from the plastic chairs and grabbed her belongings as she heard the last call for her flight back to Rome. She sighed. She didn't want to leave but, she needed to finish her college degree if she wanted to actually get her share in her father's company.

Larger hands wove into hers and made them warm. She smiled as she looked up.

Tsubasa looked down at her, smiling. "Now, remember what you told you, I'd kill you the guy who even thinks he can be more than friends with you."

Misaki laughed. "Yeah right. I should be more worried. You're the former playboy!"

Tsubasa chuckled. "Yeah, former!"

They stopped walking.

This was where she has to go on her own and he has to let her go and wait for her.

"We'd make it work right?" Misaki said, fear in her eyes. Tsubasa leaned down, placing a kiss on her forehead.

He nodded. "No matter what."

And he gave her one last kiss before letting her go.

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Regardless of place…

"So, you're going back to New York?" Anna asked as she placed the last bits of clothes she plans on bringing to her honeymoon.

Nonoko nodded. "And you're going to Paris, the city of love, for your Honeymoon."

"Yeah, who would've thought, we'd come this far." Anna said, a smile forming on her lips.

Nonoko can't help but agree as she sat down on Anna's bed. "I'm happy for you."

Anna smiled and tried not to cry. She abruptly hugged Nonoko, dropping whatever she was doing. "Who knew we'd fall in love…"

"Yeah, in high school of all places." Nonoko added with a chuckle.

Anna pulled away and looked at Nonoko, "I guess fate placed its bets on us all after all."

Nonoko beamed, agreeing with her sister.

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Regardless of belief…

"Oh come on, Koko!" Sumire shouted from below. "Just jump!"

Koko stared down, gulping. "Oh hell no! It's too high!"

"You're such a girl!" SUmire shouted at him, laughing.

Koko glared at her, although he's not sure if she could even see with the distance. "I am not! Why did I even agree to let you drag me into this?"

Sumire laughed, remembering how reluctant Koko was when she told him she wanted to do some mountain climbing and jump of a waterfall while they're in Japan for vacation.

"Just jump!" Sumire shouted once more.

Koko held in his breath, counting one, two and three…he jumped.

A shout was heard, and then was suddenly interrupted by the splashing. Sumire laughed. "See that wasn't so bad!" Sumire teased.

Koko swam towards her.

"I don't think they're together." Someone said. Sumire and Koko bought caught it and looked from where it came from. It was the two tour guides. It was the girl who first spoke up, then followed by the guy, "See? I told you they were more of best friends."

Koko chuckled. Sumire looked at him with a playful glare. "I have to agree. We do act like best friends."

"We are." Koko confirmed as he wrapped Sumire with his arms.

"Yeah, who would've thought I would end up falling for my best friend?" Sumire teased with a smile on her lips.

Koko leaned in, kissing her.

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Regardless of improbability…

"Hotaru." Hotaru snapped back into reality. She was currently in her father's office with Ruka and she couldn't feel even more nervous.

Who would've thought they would end up here?

"Yes, father?" Hotaru said, clipped.

He smiled.

"Ruka's a great man for you."

And those words brought so many questions into Hotaru's head as she looked at Ruka who was grinning at her.

"What do you mean?" Hotaru said, fear flashing in her eyes.

Ruka went towards hers, holding her hand in his. "I don't want us to have a relationship where we think it won't last because someone else thinks so."

Ruka looked back at Hotaru's father and she follows his gaze. Ruka then looked back at her, he then said, "Do know that you're the woman I want to spend my life with. Maybe I speak too soon but…right now, I want to earn not only your trust but your family's as well."

"Why are you doing this?" Hotaru said, her voice breaking.

Her father spoke up, and she never thought she'd hear him say, "Because he loves you maybe more than I could ever show."

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And Regardless of circumstance…

"Natsume, if I trip and fall on my face, I would so make sure you regret it." Mikan said, her eyes blind folded. They had just gone out on a date and Natsume had a surprise for her.

Natsume chuckled.

"Shut up, you're going to love my surprise for you!" Natsume said as she continued to guide her. He stops ever slowly and steadies her.

"Okay, you can take the blind fold off now." Natsume whispered huskily behind her.

She ever slowly removed the blind fold. Her eyes adjust to the light to see…

That she was in a room…

The whole floor filled with lit candles, only making a path way to an elevated dancing floor. Natsume held her hand in his and guided her there.

The music started to play…

Natsume took her in his arms and she rested her head on his chest enjoying the moment.

And for this certain moment, Mikan was sure of one thing. Natsume and her, and all the others…they were meant to meet, to fall and to be together. They were destined; connect by the gods, hell, even intertwined by fate. But whatever it is, Mikan knew that this moment, this feeling, this love that grows stronger and stronger…

Simply started when they all became…

High School Sweethearts.

Now I can officially say my final thanks.

When I started checking the starting chapter of this story, I found how childish my writing style was. This story is where you would find how my writing grew and how I find a new twist in every single decision. This story has become very dear to my heart and has become the product of my hard work for four years as I stayed in High School.

And just like every high school student, this too shall graduate and end its journey…

But the new chapter starts…

I'd leave your imagination and your love for this story to see where these High School Sweethearts go.

Truth be told, I have had my fair share of heartbreaks and love during high school…and no, I haven't found my own High School Sweetheart…

But who cares?

I know that someone out there is writing a good fairytale for me.

And besides, they don't say happily ever after 'til the last page.:)

So to those who are wanting their fairytales to come to life, just be patient because these girls written in this story, waited and had their own story unexpectedly.

I would like to say my final thanks to the 335 (possible) people who took their time to review this story. Two of the reviews was a criticism saying my writing was immature, I ignored it. So yeah.

Still, thank you! Your reviews would remain here and would be a witness to how you pushed me to become a better writer.:)

Thank you to everyone who reviewed, read, followed the story, alerted and favourited. Thank you so much! I wouldn't have gone this far without you.:)

I graduated…

This story comes to its end…opening a new chapter left in your imagination.

Stay Safe.

Xoxo,

13ismynumber