Chapter 15

After prom I saw Lawliet more often, but still not enough to be content. I decided that it was time for university. I mailed my application to my university of choice and waited. I brought up this topic one night when Lawliet was home.

“I’ve decided I’m going to go to university,” I said. Lawliet looked at me wide-eyed, while Watanuki nodded his head understandingly. “And which one is it?” Watanuki asked. “My first pick is To-Oh University but I doubt I’ll get in.” I replied. Lawliet kept staring at me then slowly turned his head to Watanuki. Watanuki gave Lawliet a brief, short nod. “Hmm,” Lawliet said, then returned to eating his dinner. “What was that?” I thought to myself. “Well you never know with Lawliet…” I smiled.

I cleaned my plate and got some tea and cake for him. “Thanks,” Lawliet said as I laid his dessert out for him. “And good luck on To-Oh University. We just might see each other there.” Lawliet gave me a thumbs-up. “You mean to say your going to To-Oh too?” I said in amazement. Lawliet nodded. “Well that’s great,” I said and give him the thumbs up too.

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The weeks had dragged on and I’d been doing nothing in particular. Everyday I’d go outside and check the mailbox, even if the mailman never came that day. Finally when I was just about to give up hope, I checked the mailbox for one last time, and there it was. It was nice and fat too, which I thought was a great sign.

I dashed inside and opened it. Hannah Hale we are pleased to accept you to To-Oh University and are looking forward to seeing you. “Yes!! Yahooo!!!” I yelled all through the house. “What! What is it!?” Watanuki and Lawliet burst out of their rooms. “I made it to To-Oh University!!!” I yelled, shaking the acceptance letter into their faces. “Congratulations!” Watanuki said happily. Lawliet hugged me. “Oh come on Lawliet!” I shrieked. He let go. I was so happy. “I get to spend all of my university days with Lawliet!” I thought.

And thus it began. The undoing of me.