The One That Got Away (Arion x Oralie)
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Paring(s): Arion (Belongs to @lavendel080) and Oralie
Prompt(s): "What do you really think of me?"
Staring at the starry night, she faintly recalled the myths that she was told as a child and couldn't help but let out a sour laugh. Would wishing upon a shooting star really do anything? Would anything change? Would he return her feelings out of love or was it because a pitiful star forced him to? If she put it like that, it sounded desperate and wrong, and yet she still wasn't fully opposed to the idea…
'God...what's wrong with me? This isn't how I should -or want to- be spending the night…' Oralie thought to herself bitterly. The Meteor Shower only came once a year, and yet all she really wanted was to spend the night with him and him alone...so why was she still not satisfy? She successfully asked him out and he agreed but before she could even jump in joy, he of course he had to bring his girlfriend with him. Oh, who was she kidding, she was a fool to believe such fantasies could exist...but even if that was the case, why did he kissed her? Even if it was just on the cheek, even if it did mean nothing to him, even if he did it to please her, it meant everything to her but the fact that he did so without hesitation and then decide to introduce his girlfriend to her on the Meteor Shower, -the one fucking day she just wanted to...just wanted to stay with him- and then play it off as nothing happened, just pissed her off.
Did she really mean nothing to him? Was it all just a game for him? What did-
A distant voice tore her away from her thoughts, and honestly she really wished they hadn't. She didn't even need to turn around to know who it was, his concerning almost dad-like soft tone gave himself away instantly and as much as she loved hearing his voice on a daily, at this moment, she just wished he'll just stay quiet. And to no one's surprise the owner of said voice was none other than the man himself, Arion.
"There you are, I was looking everywhere for you! Come on, Rika is waiting for us with everyone else!" Arion said, his cheerful tone didn't once falter as he spoke. It seemed like he didn't even notice how teary eye or upset she was, or he probably did and just didn't care, she wouldn't be surprised if it was the ladder. Still she had to admit that her heart fluttered at the thought of Arion looking for her but did he really have to mention his girlfriend's name in the mix of it? She knew she was being petty and overly dramatic about it, after all she was his girlfriend, why wouldn't he mention her?
"A-ah I'm sorry to make you and Rika worry about me but I'll think I just sit this one out…" Oralie mumbled under breath, refusing to look him in the eye, she knows if she does there would be no telling on what she'll do.
"Are you sure? I remember how excited you were, do you really not want to see the grand final? Did something happen?" Arion looked like a concerned dad as he bombarded her with questions. He didn't drop it like she hoped, dense as he might be, he knew how much the Meteor Shower Gathering meant to her so he won't let it go anytime soon and she hated it. She hated how a simple change of expression could affect her in ways she couldn't even explain. She hated how now of all times he seemed to actually care. She hated how he just won't drop it. She hates how even now, he didn't get the memo. And what she truly hates is how even after their kiss, he still treats her as a little sister. It's as if everything they have been through together, was one-sided all along, it's as if he knew how she's feeling but doesn't care enough to acknowledge it.
"I said I'm fine so just leave!" Oralie snapped. Looking at him dead in the eye, as she continued to glare up at him. Taken aback by her sudden snarkiness, Arion responded more gentle and calmer this time, figuring it was just his poor choice of words that made her snap.
"I can't just let you stay here by yourself, what happens if something happens you, I would never forgive myself if that ever happens…" Arion responded calmly though he was still shaken up by her initial response. Oralie made a 'tch' noise under her breath, clearly not buying his whole act, as she continued to glare daggers at him.
"Would you shut up already, I don't care what you think! Because I know that you don't care, I know that you don't see me as a woman so stop giving me the slightest bit of hope that you'll love me back, because I know it's not going to happen...and yet every time you give me that damn smile, I can't help but think that maybe I have a chance and the worst part of it all, is you don't seem to notice the things you do to me…!" Oralie snapped at him again, ignoring the tears that were threatening to leave her eyelids. Arion just stood there stunned, not knowing how he should respond to her.
A moment of silence between the two of them fell, neither of them knew what to say after her outburst. Moments turned into minutes and minutes turned into what felt like years, and at that point, Oralie wondered if he was going to at least acknowledge her feelings or would he just sweep it under the rug and pretend this never happened? After everything they have been through, is this really it? After finally working up the courage to confess her feelings, was it really all for nothing?
"...Is this at? You're not even going to acknowledge what I said? Are you content with just ignoring everything I said and moving on like nothing happened…? I guess if that's the case then you really proved my point." Oralie questioned. A part of her wanted to ignore it as well, pretend like nothing happened, like she didn't embarrassed herself in front of a crush, and continue to be his supportive friend that's always there for him if he ever needed something or someone. But that's not what she wanted to do, what she wanted was to know the truth, find out what he really thinks of her, even if that means curiosity will kill the cat so be it.
"I'm sorry...I just don't know what to say, this is really hard to take it all in" Arion softly replied, it was so quiet that she could barely hear it but she did. Truthfully, she was surprised that he even did say something in the first place but that still wasn't enough.
"Neither do I, but that still isn't an excuse for avoiding it all together…." Oralie replied, looking anywhere but him. Her anger and witty remarks left faster than they arrived, at this point she was just tired. But tired of what exactly? Of him? Of herself? Probably both.
"You just seem so happy with Aster that I thought you'll eventually forget your feelings for me.."
"I did too. I thought that maybe going out with Aster would help me forget about you and that confessing my love for you all those months ago would be unnecessary stress taken off my back. And for a while that worked, but after what happened at the shooting range...I don't think I can ignore my feelings for you any longer...Arion I love you." Oralie confessed, finally making direct eye contact with him. A few months ago, her confession was solely based on letting go of the past, and now a few months later, she ran back to her past. Arion met Oralie eyes, he could see the passion, the need, the admiration, she has for him in her eyes and yet…
"...Does Aster know about this?" Arion asked, looking away from her. Oralie heart sunk as he completely dodged her confession once again for the second time.
"I think he knows that I still have feelings for you so he's been keeping his distance…" Oralie quietly said under her breath.
"And how long has he known about it?"
"...I think maybe around the time of the shooting range but even before that, I think he knew…" Oralie answered. Arion nodded, not really saying anything, just silently staring off into space, that in itself already pisses her off.
"So are you going to stand there and avoid me for the next five minutes or are you going to answer me back?" Oralie demanded. She wondered how long will he continue to avoid her and this answer is he won't because she won't allow this to continue.
"W-what do you mean?" After standing there in silence, he finally realized she wasn't going anywhere anytime soon.
"I'm saying when are you going to acknowledge my feelings for you. I love you Arion and I always have so please don't ignore me again, and give me one of your charming smiles and hope this will blow off eventually." Arion rubbed his temple, he really didn't want to get in any more of an argument but at this point it was inevitable.
"Look Oralie, I really don't know what you want me to say, I really was happy for you and Aster and I don't want to interfere-"
"Just tell me if you love me or not! Please Arion, I need to know, what do you really think of me?" Oralie cut him off, practically begging him for a clear answer or any answer.
"Ha...if I'm being honest, I don't know what to do or what to say. Oralie, I do love you and I always have but I don't see myself loving you in the way you want me to. To me, you've always been a friend and little sister to me and I don't want to jeopardize that, I hope this doesn't ruin the friendship that we have" Arion heaved a heavy sigh before he spoke, every word that came out of his mouth felt like a knife cutting through her heart more and more, but she had to take it all in and be strong, she knew she can. There was no need for crying when she was the one who asked for all of this.
"...Thank you" Oralie said once he was done talking. Arion looked generally surprised at that, why was she thanking him when he was the cause of her first heartbreak.
"Why are you thanking me for?"
"For being honest...that's all I ever wanted so thank you" A few tears escaped her eyelids, she inwardly cursed at herself for being so weak in front of him but did nothing to stop the tears from overflowing. Seeing Oralie tears, struck something in him, he didn't like seeing her so upset especially because of something he did, he didn't want his little sister cry over him and that's exactly what happened.
"Arion! Arion are you there!" A high-pitched female voice interrupted him before he could get the words out.
"Shit" He thought to himself, knowing exactly who the voice belonged to. Arion turned around and was met face to face with his current girlfriend, Rika.
"Rika, I'm over here! Stay over there, I'll be there in a minute!" Arion called out to her, he didn't know how long he's been gone but it was long enough that she came looking for him. Rika stood there for a minute, looking confused till she saw a sobbing Oralie and finally got the memo. She nodded her head in understanding and decided to bounce.
Arion gave her a curt smile though it was definitely forced, once she was out of sight, his attention turned to Oralie.
"It's fine Arion, no need to explain yourself, I told you I wanted honesty and I'm glad you gave it to me as it is. Go have fun with Rika while the night is still young!" Oralie encouraged, giving him a small smile, proving to him that she was indeed okay. Arion still wasn't convinced but he knew there was no point in fighting it.
"Alright if that's what you want…"
It isn't what she wanted, not all. A part of her hoped he would realise his mistakes and turn around and confessed that he was madly in love with her. But that's not what happened, and she was okay with that because as a great man once said:
"For the you that show me the rainbow, I will keep on fighting"
You Arion, have me showed what happiness and love truly are and because of that, I will always keep on loving you….
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