Chapter 7: Smile

Ibuki couldn't sleep. She kept thinking about Togami.
Did he think she was a traitor? That she didn't like him that way? Maybe....he didn't like her that way.....
That thought seemed to put Ibuki's constant thinking to rest. 'Yeah, maybe it just wasn't meant to be, or it was a one way love and he didn't love me back!' She thought. Although she wanted him to like her that way, she knew it was better this way. With no romance, and leaving him to be him. Besides, that would make Komaeda leave her alone, wouldn't it?
She began to fall asleep, into a deep relaxed sleep. And finally.....

"Ngh...Chi chi...?"
Ibuki asked and looked around the white room. She saw Chi Chi with her back turned. Ibuki forced herself to get up and run towards her. "Chi chi! Thank goodness! Ibuki really wanted to see you!" She said and she turned around.
"Who's Chi Chi? You have an imaginary friend? How embarrassing! Hahaha!"
"WHAT THE HELL?!?!?!?!"
To her disbelief she saw Chi Chi with Komaeda's face!
"Oh nooooooooo!"
She said and started to wake up. Right before she did, she saw Chi Chi return to normal and try to stop her. "Wait! Aw man! I was just kidding...."

Ibuki sat up straight. Her heart was beating fast! She sighed with relief and stood up, walking towards the kitchen and getting out some cereal, a bowl, and milk. After eating the cereal, she got dressed and began to walk around outside.
She noticed Togami and ran up to him. "Hm? Oh...hello Ibuki." He said and Ibuki scratched the back of her head. "So, he told you?" She asked and he nodded. "So everything's all straightened out now?" She asked and he nodded. "Yeah."
Ibuki thought he was talking about how Komaeda said they didn't kiss, which he didn't say.
Togami thought she was talking about how they did kiss and were in love.
"We can still be friends, right?"
"Hehe! Just because of a little misunderstanding doesn't mean Ibuki can't be friends with you!" She said and giggled. He smiled and they started to walk together.

They went to the beach and started to walk around. "So, how are you liking the bear I gave you?" Togami asked and Ibuki grinned.
"Ibuki loves him! She sleeps with him every night. He's so cozy and fluffy!" She said and Togami smiled. He was glad to know she liked his present.
Ibuki looked up at the sky. "Today is a very nice day...Ibuki loves when the weather is like this." She said calmly. She was happier than ever to not have stress. "Hey, there's one place Ibuki really wants to go." She said and grabbed Togami's hand. "Where?"
He asked as he was pulled along. Ibuki giggled. "Take a lucky guess!" She said.
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The two arrived at the Titty Typhoon, a music venue that Ibuki loved. She dashed inside and ran on stage. Togami's followed in and looked around. "Of course. How did I not know?" He said with a smile and Ibuki giggled. She tilted her head to the side.
"When we get outta here, do you wanna start a band with Ibuki?" She asked. This question shocked Togami. He thought for a while.... "I'm not the best at playing instruments. Plus, I'm pretty bus-"
"Nonsense! Come on!" Ibuki said and interrupted him by grabbing his hand and yanking him onstage. She searched around and found a guitar.
The musician shoved the guitar into his hands. "You sure about this?"
"Yes!"
He tried to play it, and it actually sounded not as terrible as expected.
"Try this!"
"Ok...oh, that didn't sound right, did it?"
"No no that was good! Copy me... Good...good! Your on your way!"
"Thanks..."
"Here, try this..."
"Oh, something got stuck...."
"Here, let Ibuki-"
She tried to walk over but tripped and fell. Togami caught her just in time before she hit the ground.
Ibuki stared at Togami in amazement, then began to laugh. "Pfft, ahahaha! Ahahaha!" She laughed cutely, and stood up again. "Ibuki is sorry for falling...ahaha!" She said and burst out into laughter.
Togami smiled and began to laugh as well. The two laughed for a while, and the rest of the time they played instruments, messed around, played tag, talked, it was amazing.
Time fly by in a snap, and the two were laying outside and staring at the stars. Togami looked at Ibuki. She seemed so much more pretty when the moonlight was shining down on her, leaving a speechless sight. She looked so beautiful...he wanted to stay like this forever.
He looked up at the sky, and smiled.
Ibuki glanced at him and smiled as well. "You have such a cute smile, why don't you smile more often?" She asked him softly, and he blushed. He tried to hide his blush and looked away. "W-well, I'm not usually...um...you see...." He said and stumbled for words.
Ibuki giggled and patted Togami's head.
"It's alright. Smiles just happen naturally, you know? That's the beauty of it. You can't force a smile, otherwise it wouldn't be called a smile! If you do force one, it wouldn't be genuine, now would it? The feel of a smile...you can tell when it's a true and honest smile. That's the beauty of it...."
She said and stared back up at the sky. The stars brightened up the sky, and Togami felt calm. He had never heard Ibuki say such an inspirational thing! Maybe it was just because of the environment she was in that made her speak such words....
"Ibuki....do you love him?"
"Who?"
"Komeada...."
"Why would I love him, when I'm in love with you?"

((I thought I should add a nice and calm chapter in, to warm everyone's hearts and take a break from the drama. Hope you enjoyed reading this!!))

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