Finale

On my way to the park my mind was racing. I tried in vain to calm myself down and tell myself that it would be alright and that everything was fine between Sophia and me, but I couldn't even convince myself of that. The fact of the matter was that this was probably the last time I was foing to see her, at least in her function as my girlfriend. But that lead to another thought. Was she even my girlfriend or was I just deluding myself? Of course we spent time together and we held hands, but that's about it. Was that really enough? So maybe there wasn't even a need to break up. But she still wanted to see me for one reason or another, so I had no choice. 

As I reached the metal gate we went through on that saturday not too long ago my knees felt very weak and for a moment I didn't feel like I had the strength to face her. But then the moment passed and I entered the park and I saw her immediately and a rush of adrenaline floded my body, worse than even when I confessed to her. But she wasn't alone. With her was no other than Daisuke. I could see why she would bring her if she was a good friend, but the fact alone that she thought she might need backup reinforced my worries even more. When I reached the two women we all just stood there for a while looking at each other. I tried to gauge what the situation was like by reading their faces but they were as expressionless as I tried mine to look like. I didn't know what to say whilst at the same time wanting to say a thousand things to her, but I just couldn't open my mouth. Finally Sophia said something.

„Thanks for coming Sato.“ I sounded cold.

„I think you know Daisuke. She is my older sister.“

So Daisuke was actually the sister I was told about before. I never would have thought it but seeing them next to each other I could definitely see the resemblance. Now I understood better why Daisuke was so willing and able to help me. Not that it mattered much right now. I felt like I had to finally say something as well.

„Why did you ask me to come her Sophia?“ I wanted my voice to sound firm, but it didn't work.

Sophia seemed to hesitate and apparently she had to muster all her strength to continue.

„I really like you Sato. But we have to stop seeing each other. There is no other way.“

Now the truth was out and even though I knew this was likely the reason she called me out here actually hearing her say it was still a huge shock and I didn't really know how to react other than feeling worse than I probably ever felt in my entire life.

„But why?“ was all I could bring myself to say to her.

„It's my fault Sato. I can't be honest with you and that makes it impossible for me to be with you. Please just accept it. Please...“ her voice sounded weak when she uttered the last please and she was clearly about to cry.

„I don't know what to say Sophia. If this is about this damn secret, just tell me. It can't be that terrible, can it.“ Now I was getting so emotional that I was almost yelling, which was very unusual for me.

„I can accept that you can't see me no longer, but at least tell me why that is.“ I was lying about being able to accept it, but it was true that I wanted to know the reason this was all falling apart at the very least.

Now Daisuke said something for the first time.

„It's okay Sophia, tell him.“

„Okay Daisu, I will tell him.“ she still sounded weak.

„Listen Sato, me and my sister... We are witches.“

I was expecting a lot of things to come out of her mouth, but that certainly wasn't one of them.

„What do you mean?“ I uttered dumbfounded.

„We are witches and we can work magic. I'm not very good at it, I can only do little tricks like make the fountain work or make flowers grow, but Daisuke is really talented.“ She spoke very fast, apparently it felt good for her to be able to talk about it.

„And that's why you can't see me no longer? I don't care about that if that's your worry.“ I was aware that the true reason probably still wasn't on the table, but I wanted to make clear that I intedned to be with her no matter what. I still could think about the ramifications of what she just said later.

„No, not really. There is something else.“ She looked away and her voice was barely audible.

„Please, just tell me.“ I was desperate and almost yelling again. But if it was all over it probably wouldn't matter too much now.

„We used a spell to make you fall in love with me and now I'm scared you just love me because of that.“ Now she was yelling and I was dumbfounded again. A spell? Was that why I was so drawn to her? It couldn't be...

Then suddenly Daisuske started laughing and both Sophia and I stared at her.

„So this is what this is all about Sophia. You should have told me.“ Daisuke said, still laughing.

„W-what do mean Daisuke?“ Sophia stuttered.

„That spell I told you I used. I made it up. It doesn't exist. I saw how much you liked Sato after you saw him walk by the shop every day, but you were so scared to talk to him so I wanted to help you and make you think that he is guaranteed to be super in love with you so you two would hit it off.“

Now both Sophia and I were trying to understand what Daisuke just said.

„But, but... I saw you do it.. And the sacrifices disappeared...“

„I just used a spell to teleport them. You can look at every book you want or ask Kaida, such a spell doesn't exist. Sato just fell in love with you because of who you are.“

We were still in disbelief but now Sophia looked at me, actually crying, but it didn't seem like she was sad.

„Oh Sato, that makes me so happy. I was so scared that you weren't actually in love with me and that the spell would wear off and you would leave me. I love you so much Sato.“

That was the first time she actually said she loved me.

„I love you, too Sophia.“ It was also my first time saying it to her. I couldn't resist any longer and I went and hugged her tightly, now we were both crying, but it was because we both were happy about the situation and that what stood between us finally was resolved.

„Can I kiss you now Sophia?“ I felt like this was the time to finally do it.

„Oh yes, please.“ and so we got even closer together and when our lips touched for the first time and I felt how soft and warm her lips were I felt happiness and serenity like never before and I realised that kissing someone you loved was a lot different from just kissing for fun.

„That felt amazing Sophia.“

„It was my first kiss actually Sato.“ I couldn't claim the same, but it still made me very happy to know that.

„I'm happy I was your first Sophia. Seems like you are a natural.“ We were both smiling at each other afterwards and I felt happy like never before.

„Well, I think I leave you two lov birds alone now. Although I wouldn't mind going for kiss myself. How about it Sato?“ Daisuke was still Daiskue after all.

„Well, thanks for today, but the answer is still no. Especially now that I know you are sisters.“

„Well, I'm going home then. Tell me everything that happens later Sophia, okay?“ And the Daisuke left us standing alone and I went and grabbed Sophias hand and we both just stood there, being happy.

Afterword

Thanks for reading my story. I hope the ending was somewhat satisfying. I still have more ideas for this series, like introducing Satos family, especially his sister and expanding on the whole witch aspect of this story, so I will most likely come back to it at some point, but I feel like I want to write something else instead first. So thanks again and I hope you will read whatever I write next as well.