Chapter 1
Firefly opens her locker, only to find out her locker is filled with pink envelopes. “A love letter?”
“Oh this is your 49th time receiving a love letter from your ‘secret admirer’, that’s romantically disgusting.” Silver Wolf smirked, as she continued playing with her phone.
“It’s not romantically disgusting Wolfie!! Besides, I already rejected everyone else from dating me and they’ve stopped approaching me because of that.” Firefly sighed, as she put her love letter on her backpack.
“Okay celebrity athlete. Don’t you wanna know who could be a secret admirer that has been sending love letters and admiring you from afar?” Silver Wolf continuously tapping her fingers to her phone. “And it’s the same person who’s been sending letters since last month. Your secret admirer keeps admiring you of how pathetically good you are, to win women's hearts.”
“Look, I have no time for this so-called ‘relationship’ Wolfie, I just want to finish my studies and get into college.” Firefly lets out a small sigh. “Let them be happy with their fantasies about me, I don’t really mind as long as it doesn't bother me from my studies.”
“What? Say you have a shrine of Miss Robin’s merchandise and you've been listening to her songs nonstop.” Silver Wolf scoffed.
“She is different Wolfie!! Everyone knows that Miss Robin’s songs can make people feel better and motivated whenever they feel down, you know.” Just like me, I’ve been suffering with entropy loss syndrome, and her songs felt like I’m alive and did not stop me from fighting . Firefly bit her lip, reminiscing about her struggling days when she was in the Mafia family.
“Okay Miss Robin simp, I’m hungry, let’s go home and read that love letter of yours later.” Silver wolf grinned, with a sarcastic voice.
“I’m not a simp!!” Firefly pouted.
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Meanwhile at the school’s hallway…In Firefly’s locker
“Robin bestie, this is your 49th time sending your crush’s love letter. What if she doesn’t accept you?” Sparkle scolds her best friend.
“Well this is your fault Sparkle.” Robin humming herself while opening Firefly’s locker with ease. “You gave me her locker number and combination number so I can send my love letters to her.”
“What? Says you are the one who keeps begging me to get her attention from you.” Sparkle rolled her eyes.
“I remember when you were running late from your meeting with the student council and you almost fell from the high building. Luckily she catches you like a princess.”
“What–How did you remember that…” Robin’s wings flattered out of embarrassment.
“Well duh, I’m your bestie.” Sparkle says proudly.
Robin let out of sigh, as she placed her pink envelopes on Firefly’s locker. Suddenly, she felt a finger tapping on her shoulders.
“Robin! Robin! We gotta go, Firefly is coming to her locker now!” A sudden panicked expression from Sparkle. Both of them knew that if Firefly finds out that Robin was a ‘secret’ admirer, she would have been rejected by her.
They both ran away from the hallway, once the coast was clear, they were peeking and eavesdropping on Firefly’s conversation with a small grayish pony girl who seemed to be Firefly’s friend.
“That was close…Thank you for saving my back bestie…” Robin smiled, while also letting out her breath.
“Of course, we’re best friends, remember?” Sparkle responded with excitement.
Robin nodded and smiled back at her bestie.
“Sparkle, what are you doing?” Robin noticed that her bestie was letting out their phone and started to record Firefly and a girl. What is she up to? Does she have any feelings for Firefly..?
“Recording their conversations obviously, and this is not an ordinary phone~” Sparkle grinned with a playful voice. Robin couldn’t tell if she was making fun of her, or helping her. “Besides, this allows us to hear their conversation far away from us, who knows what they’ve been talking about~”
Robin sighed as she let her bestie do whatever she wanted, it’s not like in school rules that you are allowed to record a ‘celebrity’ athlete that saves her from being a clumsy idol.
Look, I have no time for this so-called ‘relationship’ Wolfie, I just want to finish my studies and get into college.
Robin listens to her crush’s voice carefully, her heart pounds when she hears that Firefly has no interest in a relationship. I guess it’s better to stay away from her…my brother is right, there is no point in chasing her…
Her feelings about Firefly seem to be genuine, and serious. Of course this is the first time she ever felt like having a romantic crush. She read a lot of love romance novels about the two women having happy moments together, but she felt like she wanted to be like them, with Firefly.
The only way to get through Firefly is to send love letters. Love letters are meant for appreciation and admiration. She hoped that Firefly would be able to write a love letter for her as well, but she decided to keep her name out of the letter and declare herself as a ‘secret’ admirer. Knowing that she is not allowed to have anyone else due to her status as an idol.
She hated how being an idol prohibited her from doing things that idols can’t do due to the public interest, and the reputation of The Family.
Sister, you should know that you can do perfectly fine
Brother, I can’t hit perfection because we’re doing this for the family…And Penacony as well..
Believe me or not, I’ve always known that you are more than just a perfectionist. You will be okay, I’m here for you, remember?
Thank you brother, you will always be here with my side…
Of course my dear sister…
She remembers her times in the Charmony festival, along with her brother. That was one of the biggest and important events in the Penacony. She can’t imagine how long it takes to get a result that she wanted, even from The Family.
Being able to go to High School is the only freedom she got from The Family. It took her a lot of argument and arrangements for her to get an education. Homeschool was not her main thing, it felt like she was trapped in a cage, and no one else to talk with, besides her brother, Sunday.
Many students were attending the same school as her. Penacony High School is fully packed of students, sometimes they were here for education purposes, sometimes they were here for Robin. The cosmic superstar was the most successful student as well. Her songs gave the people of Penacony hope, a dream woven into melody, and lastly…
Love
Robin’s body jolted as someone tapped her shoulder, causing her to make a quiet chirp sound.
“Robin, are you okay? You've been staring at the ground for 5 minutes.”
“I’m fine Sparkle.” Robin assures her. “Just a lost of thought haha…”
Sparkle raised her eyebrows, “It’s because your crush has no love interest? Aw don’t be a sad chicken winged girl, your bestie has prepared anything for you~”
“I appreciate the offer Sparkle, but now, this is something I can handle by myself.” Robin gave a reassuring smile.
“Are you sure? That’s the first time I’ve ever heard of you, planning things on your own.” Sparkle asks, worried that she might end up doing something terrible.
Robin chuckles, she never thought her bestie underestimated her, despite poor decisions she made on her own. “Yes, I already wrote in my love letter, and I'm planning to meet her in person.”
“As expected from you bestie!! I wish you a goodluck on meeting her.” Sparkle patted Robin’s shoulder lightly, full of genuine encouragement to see Robin with full excitement. Sparkle remembers when she befriended Robin, she always heard her bestie’s complaints about her family, never thinking that Robin would be happy. “Oh!! And one more thing.”
“Oh? What is it?”
“Could you arrange a meeting for me and her?”
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As the time goes by, The two sibling-like eating their delicious dinner that was made by Firefly herself. Who knew the best Female Athlete can cook.
“Your cooking is superior Firefly. Totally 5 star chef.” Silver Wolf quickly chewed her food, choked and drank water, while trying to talk at the same time.
“Wolfie!! Slow done when you’re eating!! And don’t talk when your mouth is full.” Firefly quickly grabs a full glass of water and gives it to Wolfie. “I appreciate that compliment, I should cook often.” Firefly smiles, while also savoring the food.
“Oh of course, you would be a good ‘husband’ for Miss Robin.”
“Huh- A GOOD HUSBAND??” Firefly nearly choked her food.
“Obviously, like I said, that love letter is definitely from Miss Robin, I’ve been eavesdropping on her conversation with her maniac best friend, Sparkle.” Silver Wolf finishes her food and drinks lots of water, wiping her messy crumbs on her mouth.
“Miss Robin would never ever send a love letter from a stranger. For the sake of Aeons, she is a princess of Penacony and also an idol too.” Firefly quietly sighed. She takes her and Wolfie’s plates and puts them on the kitchen sink.
“Ugh you are so annoying Firefly, just take my advice.” Silver Wolf dramatically rolled her eyes.
“Geez thanks Wolfie.” Firefly smiles. Silver Wolf sometimes to be annoying brat, but she is a good person.
“You are welcome, also don’t forget to read that love letter, I’m heading to my room to play.” Silver wolf walking to her room, she waved at Firefly without looking.
“Alright, don’t stay up too late okay? Also it’s 10:50 pm, do not make any loud noises out there!!” Firefly knew her best friend made banging noises. It doesn’t distract her from her studies but she worried their neighbors would come to their dorm and asked to tone down the noises. Numerous neighbors, probably more than 10 times, keep complaining of how noisy their dorm is.
Firefly quietly sighed, she went to her room and read her love letter from a ‘secret’ admirer. The scent was like a bouquet of flowers, with notes of violet and peony. Her ‘secret’ admirer loves to put perfume, every love letter she receives from them. What if her best friend is right? She doubted herself that Miss Robin would send love letters 49 times.
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Dear Firefly.
This is my 49th time sending you a love letter. I know you probably got annoyed with me, but I can’t help myself to meet you in person. Do you wanna meet up at the school’s garden place? It’s my casual place whenever I feel like being alone. Nobody came here to see such beautiful flowers blooming for Valentine's day. I might also need your help to carry out roses and bring them to Student Council~
I’m looking forward to meet up with you, famous female athlete~
Yours truly,
‘Secret Admirer’
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This ‘secret’ admirer wants to meet up in person? I guess I should accept an invitation from them. Also I finally get to know who this mysterious person is!! Firefly smiles, as she closes her love letter from a ‘secret’ admirer.
“I should be sleeping soon, I have nothing else to do…” Firefly went to her bed, closing her eyes into a slumber dream.
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The slumber dream turns into a terrific nightmare.
She remembered that she swore a path, meant to do the task that the boss was given to her. She meant to kill for her survival, according to her boss.
YOU MONSTER!! HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME!! I THOUGHT WE’RE FRIENDS!!
SPARE ME PLEASE!! I’M BEGGING YOU!!
Why…? I don’t deserve to die…
She remembered the looks of their faces covered with blood, begging for mercy, begging to spare their lives.
She didn’t have a choice, but to obey her boss.
Her past haunted her for being a ‘monster’. No matter how many times she tries to escape from her past, she CANNOT escape from her guilt.
How could be a murderer living with many innocent students, who don't know about her past. She stays away from them. She rejected them for asking dates. She doesn’t want to be the person who burdens herself, or THEM.
She feels pathetic for not accepting THEM. She feels she is not a good person for THEM.
YOU!! HOW COULD YOU DISOBEY ME YOU MONSTER!! I GAVE YOU EVERYTHING TO LIVE!! AND THIS IS HOW ARE YOU GONNA REPAY ME WITH THIS??
“I’m sorry, I have no choice, boss.” With a single, swift motion of her knife, blood poured from the wound. The body collapsed, lifeless, as the blood flowed freely, painting the floor of deep red.
Her breath came in shallow gasps, her hands slick with blood. Green pristein veins from her neck felt like her skin was burning from the blood. Heart hammering in her chest as she stared at the person she had just killed. The world felt distant, like a cruel joke that she couldn’t wake up from.
Firefly's eyes were a deep, captivating shade, their sparkle hinting at secrets yet untold, as though she held the weight of countless hidden stories.
“I’m a monster…monster…” She muttered, her voice growing steadier, almost as if she were trying to talk herself into accepting the situation, even if it terrified her.
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Firefly’s lungs burned as she gasped for air, still trying to escape the suffocating terror of the nightmare. It felt real, too real, and her body couldn’t seem to calm down.
“What a good slumber dream…” She muttered, as she looked at the clock, it’s almost 5am.
Firefly usually gets up early for her exercise routine. That’s a very healthy lifestyle for the best female athlete in Penacony’s High School.
She changed her pajama dress to a green tracker suit. Very fitting for athletes like her.
Before leaving her dorm, she made breakfast for her and Wolfie. Waffles with a heart shape, and toppings are put aside since it’s Wolfie's choice to pick whatever she wants to put on her heart shaped waffles.
Firefly also checks Wolfie’s room to make sure her bestie doesn’t sleep on the desk, but it turns out that she ended up sleeping on her bed.
I guess that’s everything…Time to go outside…
The cool morning breeze filled Firefly’s lungs as she ran. Her mind was clear, and she had already forgotten her last night's ‘dream’. Her body moved effortlessly with each step.
She looked around her neighborhood, it’s normal for them to not be able to awake, the lights were off in their houses. The streets were quiet, and lamp posts were set up for being able to turn off lights.
The chatter of birds were full in chorus, their bright melodies weaving into the steady rhythm of her feet against the ground. Fresh scent of dew filled the air and felt more energizing.
Speaking of the birds…
She heard a voice, gentle and melodic, drifting from somewhere nearby. It blended so effortlessly with that birdsong. For a moment, she wondered if her exercise routine makes her feel breathtaking.
As she walks out of the source of a singing human voice, she finds herself a beautiful woman, with a pair of purple pastel wings on the back, white nightgown draped over her like a whisper, it’s a fabric flowing gently through every movement, light as morning mist.
Her voice is beautiful…just like Miss Robin…
Wait, when did she mention Miss Robin?
Firefly shakes her head, she did not want to compare Miss Robin to a mysterious beautiful woman.
“Put yourself back together dumbass, stop thinking about your favourite idol.” Firefly slapped her cheeks too hard, twice, causing a red handprint on her cheeks.
That loud slap sound caught the attention from a beautiful woman to look at Firefly.
Oh crap, she heard me…
“Oh goodness, are you okay?” An angelic, beautiful woman approaches Firefly, concerned about the looks of her face.
Firefly felt embarrassed about what happened, causing her cheeks to burn. She closed her eyes and turned her head around, for not wanting to be seen by an angelic woman.
“Hey, look at me pretty please?” An angelic woman's eyes flickered with worry. “You look pretty terrible today, cutie.”
Well at least she did compliment me for being ‘pretty’
Wait? When did she call me ‘cutie’? Huh?
“Oh—Uh Hi, it’s so nice meeting with you—“ Firefly responded, while also having the courage to look at an angelic woman.
“Oh finally!! Seeing you makes me happy~” An angelic woman says with excitement, causing her wings to flatter.
Firefly’s face turned into a hot red tomato, feeling embarrassed. The moment she saw a familiar face, it’s exactly the same person she admired the most.
Oh crap, I’m doomed…Seeing Miss Robin makes me want to kill myself
“It seems like I found myself a big fan here~” Robin leaned closer, her voice dropping to a teasing whisper. “What’s the matter cutie? Am I making you nervous?”
Hearing Miss Robin’s voice make Firefly shivered, her body betraying her as teasing words wrapped around her mind.
“I–I’m not really nervous…You are too close to me...” Firefly responded quietly.
“Oh my, I’m sorry cutie, you are such easy to tease~” Robin chuckled, eyes twinkling. “I’ll see you later, best female athlete.” Her last words made Firefly’s shoulders tense.
Wait, when did she call me the ‘best’ female athlete…? Firefly’s mind wondered if Miss Robin was the ‘secret’ admirer, the same person she admired the most because of her music.