Sickly In Love

Birds were chirping outside the window, announcing the upcoming spring. Flowers were blooming, the sun was rising, and the snow like every morning melted just a little. Like every morning the sight was beautiful, yet I was laying in my bed too lazy to do anything. It was warm in my room, comfortable warmth, one that made me even more sleepy than I already was. I spent this night not being able to sleep even a minute, my thoughts have been racing all night. Was it a mistake to sign up there? What if I don't get in, will my sister still need to struggle? All those questions were left unanswered, I didn't have an answer for them. I was staring at the ceiling; my nerves were eating me up. At the same time my eyes felt heavy, I really wanted to sleep, but now I just couldn't. If I fell asleep now, I'd find out later if I got accepted or not, and I wanted to know as soon as possible. A knock on the door made me come back to my senses. I sat up sluggishly, my head stung like crazy. My brain could barely register the fact that someone was in front of my room. In a tired daze I turned my head to look at the door."Come in..." My voice was raspy, almost too silent, yet somehow the person by the door heard it. The door opened slowly; I was met with the kind smile of my older sister."Chiyo... It's me, how are you doing?" The way she spoke... Her voice was so kind, full of worry and kindness. Sometimes she was too kind for her own good.I sighed, Aya came closer slowly. Her beautiful teal eyes had that unspoken kindness which she gave everyone. She sat down beside me, her gaze wandered to my tired and dazed expression."A letter for you, read it and get some sleep." I nodded in agreement; I didn't have the strength to fight with her over such a simple matter. I loved arguing with my sister, it was kind of my way to show her how much I appreciate her. And she does deserve all the appreciation I could give her, and more. I love her so much, not only as my big sister but also as my mom. My parents died when I was little, she raised me, she loved me, she cared for me like I was her child. As I grew up, I began loving the faces and reactions of people when they were annoyed. So, it kind of just got to the point where I'd only annoy the people I love, which would make this my "Love Language." I took the letter from her hand, my hand moving slowly. She kept smiling at me, that kind smile that would melt my heart every time. I sighed, and I opened the letter, immediately reading it."So? Did you get in?" Asked Aya, with that kind smile and soft voice. Though now you could make out a note of excitement in her voice. I stared at the letter darkly, she looked down and shook her head."I guess that's a no..." She seemed so sad; I couldn't keep it up anymore. I smiled brightly as I threw my arms around her."I'm just kidding! I did get accepted into this Academy!" Her face lit up and embraced me back. We sat there hugged and happy, Aya telling me the entire time on how proud she is, and me just smiling and nodding."I'll help you pack tomorrow! When are you departing?""In two days..." Her smile widened even more, that night I barely got any sleep again as she kept telling me how much she'll miss me around the house. I made a silent promise to study as much as I can and return with a great job. A silent promise that I'll make her proud no matter what.