Wonder #4 - Stay With Me
Title: Stay With Me
Characters: Chinen Yuri X Aya Mitsuki
Summary: Mitsuki was found unconscious by Yuri right in front of her apartment. Weirdly, Yuri could read every single thought of Mitsuki who was hard to read. Within one night, they became couples.
Requested by Ayamitsuki [@AFF]
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CRASH!!!
PLANG!!
"WHY DON'T YOU JUST DIE?! I WISH I NEVER HAD YOU!" the mother hollered while smashing every piece of ceramics that was around her. While, the daughter just clenched her fist tight, pursed her lips and anger lingered around her aura. When she looked up - it showed. It showed that she's now determined.
"FINE! FROM NOW ON! YOU ARE NO LONGER MY MOTHER! I'M JUST AN ORPHAN WITHOUT ANY PARENTS! BORN FOR NO REASON!!!!!!!!" This time, it was the daughter's turn to shout. She couldn't bear living with such mother. The mother who nearly sold her out!
"SCRAM! This household never needs you! Even you dead father said so!!!" the mother continued and started laughing maniacally. She finally got ticked off. The father of this family died in a car accident while the father was on his way home for the daughter's birthday.
The daughter twitched and grabbed her essential stuffs and walked out of that house that she will NEVER ever think of coming back. Never.
Where will she be sleeping from now on was still a mystery because she don't have any friends thanks to her 'crazy' mother and now she had no one. Perfect timing, the rain poured - mixing her tears with the raindrops. She had been walking for about 3 hours now and still couldn't find any suitable area. When her feet no longer could support her, she fell down. Her stomach grumbled.
Now that you mention it, she skipped dinner today because of that argument, so now, she's homeless and hungry. The rain continued pouring even after she blackout.
[Somewhere else]
"Uwaah!! Today's practice ended late ne? Luckily I brought my umbrella~" Yuri chimed as he walked down the pavement along with his two other mates. And this two mates of his were just standing right beside him on each side. Both of them forgotten their umbrellas and had no choice but to share with Yuri.
One of them was Morimoto Ryutaro while the other was Okamoto Keito. Keito checked how hard the rain poured and when they reached the intersection, he said, "Arigatou Chii for sharing the umbrella. But I can run from here. The rain wasn't that hard anymore. See you tomorrow!"
Yuri smiled and waved Keito goodbye cheerfully. Now, he had to sent Ryutaro back home safe and sound because Ryutaro IS the youngest among them so as the older one, it's the responsibilities.
After he done that, he quickly head back to his apartment. He lives alone just to prove to his parents that a easy-going kid like him can be independent and mature too at times. Just before reaching his apartment's entrance, he saw 'something' lying down. He squinted his eyes just to get a clearer version. And he saw infatuations, he quickly approached that 'something'. He was shocked to find out that it was a human. A female fainted right in front of his apartment! He looked around to see anyone so that at least he could shove the burden but since none were passing by and the body was getting colder along with the pale skin. He was forced to bring her up to his room.
When Yuri managed to get her on his bed, he realised that the girl was shivering. There, he thought he need to change her clothes but he don’t know how and won't be able to. He got flustered, "EHHH~!!??? What should I do?! Calm down Chii. Think! Think!"
Then, he knew that his neighbour was an acquaintance of his plus a adult woman too. So he called her for help.
"Ohh~ You brought back a fainted girl? That's kinda rare for a lazy person like you Yuri…" the woman chuckled as she asked Yuri to get a change of clothes. Yuri gave his shirt and trouser, hoping the girl wouldn't mind boyish clothes. After that the woman pushed him out of his own room, "Don't peek! It's rude,"
"Wha?" Yuri was dumbfounded by that sentence and when he got it he roared, "I WON'T PEEK!"
After a few minutes, the woman came back out and suggested, "Would you want her to be in my unit? Or… You prefer her to be here~~"
"What's with that snicker? I won't do anything to her! And to prove it, she'll be sleeping here!" Yuri said with a bit too much confidence. The woman chuckled and left Yuri alone with a stranger. All of a sudden, he hear a grumble. Knowing where it came from, he sighed, "What kind of girl are you? First you fainted at such wrong timing. And now, hungry?!"
Even though he have been staying alone for quite some time but up till now, he still didn't know the way of cooking. He couldn't think of any other solutions other that disturbing his neighbour again.
"She-She's hungry. And I can't possibly cook instant ramen for her could I?" He told the woman, but the problem now was that the woman slept already so, he was talking alone in front of the door. Well, he expected that anyway because it was 4 am and the girl slept for 8 hours straight. He ruffled his own hair in annoyance and decided to cook ramen anyways.
[Mitsuki's P.O.V]
Otou-san… I missed you…
Now, your wife doesn't even love her own daughter…
Am I really that hateful to not deserve any love?
"Ngghh. Urghh."
"Hoi. Woman. Just wake up already," a cold tone woke me up. I sat up quickly but the dizziness kicked in. I placed my hand towards my forehead just to at least let my mind focus. My vision was still blur and it took me a few seconds to see clearly who was the owner of the cold-blooded voice. And when I do… IT'S A MALE?!!! WHY AM I IN A MALE'S ROOM? WHERE AM I? AND WHAT AM I WEARING?!!?
I think he could read my thoughts just from my obvious expressions of shock. He answered, "First, yeah. I'm a male. Sorry for that fact. Second, you're in my room. Why? Because you fainted right at the entrance of this apartment. Third, you're wearing my clothes. Hope you don't mind,"
His clothes? Now that you mention, it's quite comfortable and the size was just a bit too big. Which was quite small for a male. Wait!!!!!!! DID HE CHANGED MY CLOTHES?!!!?
Maybe my face had messages written all over or just his psychic ability to read minds, he knew what I was thinking and defended himself, "NO! I'm not the one who changed your clothes! It was my neighbour and yes she's a female so no worries. Oh yeah! I heard your stomach grumbling so I made you instant ramen!"
I raised an eyebrow. Ramen? To a female who fainted and a person you don't know? I didn't know the exact reason but I laughed out loud.
Ah~ How long since I last laughed?
It feels so… refreshing.
"Wh-Why are you laughing?" he asked, feeling confused.
I chuckled, "This is the first time I've seen a guy would give a ramen to a recently fainted girl~ It's just…. not right! hahaha…"
I could have sworn I saw a blush there when he heard my comment. He then admitted, "Well… Sorry! I can't cook and my neighbour slept already so…. I had no choice!"
Oh. I just thought of an idea.
Finally! I could show it!
"Ne… Whatever your name is, can I cook for you? By the looks of it, it's like this ramen was the last and I think you haven't eaten, right?" I checked the clock on his table and it's nearly breakfast time. "Shall I cook breakfast for you as a payback?"
"Er… O-Okay?" From his tone, I knew he was unsure whether he should accept my offer or not. That's quite understandable because I'm a stranger that he just met and took care of.
I quickly got off the bed and went to nearby convenience store.
When I reached there, I quickly grabbed the things I need because this store is where mom really likes to go, and during early times. I forgot about that until, I saw her silhouette around the corner. Instantly, I hid myself and find several measure just to get this payment done and go away. Luckily, I managed to complete that and head back to the place. But, when I stepped out from the store. I face-palmed myself.
WHERE SHOULD I GO?!
"OI!! WOMAN!" that familiar voice came into my ears. I turned to see the exact same guy but I never expect him to have such small build… for a male. Of course, I have a smaller build but…
"AH~ You!!! What are you doing here?" I pretended to ask because I clearly knew why was he here. He stopped to catch his breath and gave a minute glare before giving an angelic smile, "You are lost right?"
"…." I didn't answer but I kept smiling - foolishly thinking that it may clear that guy's suspicion but to no avail.
The guy gave a sudden scoff before grabbing my wrist and brought me back to his apartment unit. When I got back in for the second time, I realised that the room was kept clean. Everyone was in proper position. I was flabbergasted. Usually for boys, their places are always in a mess but this guy's…
"Okay. Okay! I'm a perfectionist! That's why!" he answered the question in my mind once again. Am I really that easy to read?!
"I would answer that question as a 'yes'. Whatever your mind is thinking, I can read it all," he said bluntly as he prepared the utensils I needed for cooking. I looked at what he had prepared, it's exactly what I needed! How did he know?!
"Like I told you, I can read you," he rolled his eyes and sighed.
I argued, "But… My father said, I was very hard to read. Not even my fri- not a single person in my family could understand what am I thinking,"
"Well. Tough luck. I can see through all of your thinking," he shrugged and urged me to start cooking. His stomach started to grumble and so do mine. We both felt embarrassed and I quickly start.
It took me only 15 minutes to prepare a luxurious breakfast within such low budget. I thanked the God for maintaining my culinary skills. I wasn't able to utilise it often at home because 'mom' wants to take the credits for everything.
"Itadakimasu!" we both said in sync and started taking bite after bite. Not until someone rang the doorbell. The guy quickly stood up and check who was it as I continue eating. Then, the sound of a middle-age woman was heard. I turned around to see a beautiful lady smiling right at me. Having a normal etiquette, I flustered and stood up and greeted her.
"Oh~ You prepared breakfast already Chii? And wow! Such high class!!! I never knew you had this talent!" the woman commented as she saw the food on the table. Chii? That's his name? Quite… 'unexpected'.
That Chii guy quite cleared the misunderstanding, "Iie, Hirayuki-san! It's her cooking. Would you like to try? There are extras,"
Hirayuki-san turned down the offer by saying that she just had hers and after seeing me to be fine, she left. I was still stunned by her appearance and required few seconds to take note that she had left.
When Chii saw the clock's hand pointing at 7.30am, his eyes widen and gobbled down the last pieces before entering his room and slammed the door closed. It happened so fast that I couldn't even realised that he left. Few seconds later, he came out in with a bag over his shoulder. From his style… he's going to UNIVERSITY?! I THOUGHT HE WAS STILL IN JUNIOR HIGH!!!
"Oi! Please remember that I can read whatever you're thinking. And your previous thought… I don't particularly like it," he said in a rushed angry tone.
He's sharp too…
"Yeah! Of course I am! AH! YABE!!! I gotta go! You better take care of the place while I'm gone. The spare key to this place is under the mat just in case. AND FINAL thing! DON'T YOU EVER FOLLOW ME!" he warned seriously while staring down right at me. And I felt like as if a huge force was pressing me down until I nodded and he left.
Now… Since he said not to follow… It makes me want to follow. After chomping down the last piece and place the plates to the sink. I quickly searched for the key and found it just under the place where I had just sat.
After locking the door and grabbed hold of my wallet, I immediately chased after him but still stayed away for a certain distances while remembering the route - afraid that I might get lost later. After few minutes of tailing, I've reached the Tokyo University.
"THAT KID IS A PRODIGY?! He got into Tokyo Uni?!" I shouted. Luckily he didn't hear it or I'll be dead meat. After a short while, I saw two people high-fived him and greeted each other. And now, a different scene. Chii was smiling so sweetly as if he is Cupid himself! His smile was so innocent and the way he talk and act around those two was like a total opposite of what he showed his rude and cold self at home.
What a discovery! I found that Chii here, had double personalities! He's all cheerful and innocent in school or with friends but at home, he'll turn cold and rude! I think it was because of my loud thinking that made Chii made a sudden stop and turned to where I was hiding. Due to my quick instinct, I moved away so that he would see me as hiding but as part of the crowds.
Among the crowds, I could see Chii still glaring at the position where I once were. I gave a silent victory punch. Looking at the TV's clock, Chii would approximately have another 5 hours before returning home. Also, I realised that I was late for my school. But thinking back, why would I go back to the worthless school that the teachers teaches elementary stuffs to secondary's? There's no one to welcome or even want to see me anyways. I gave up the thought of attending the school and just wander around the place. I've now know where his apartment is. So getting lost wouldn't be an issue.
I stopped by a manga café. I sat down there at searched 'Google', 'Accidents- 2 months ago' Of course the search engine made a lot of result pages but I only wanted one. 'Accidental or Planned Accident?!' Including the driver's picture.
'A local business man, Aya Hiroshi died in an accident that happened at late midnight. Eye witnesses claimed that they saw another van from the opposite direction coming straight to him. But investigators said that the driver of that van was drunk. So he wouldn't know where he was heading. Some public still believes that this was a Planned accident despite the policemen's argument that it was an accident.'
"Arghh!!! Why do I even bother searching up this!?" I scolded myself. All of a sudden, a voice twitched me, "Mitsuki? Are you in here?"
I furrowed my eyebrows, hatred started to flowing in my every veins. I slammed the separating door opened and glared at the woman. Why was she even here?! This was a manga café!
"As expected of my worthless daughter~ Manga Café is the only place where you can relax eh? Wait! Don't tell me to slept over here to?! Wow~! You're really a trash if you don't have anyone to depend onto. Why don't you just succumb to me? And just follow my every orders. Let those men enjoy you~" the mother said with a snicker.
She's truly evil!!!! I couldn't really explain the anger flowing in me now, but my fist. It urged me just to punch her up! Even so, my conscience prevented me.
"Or you want me to do the exact same thing to your father?"
I shot up as she said that sentence.
"You! You-caused that accident!?!" I shouted and this alarmed everyone in the café. That accursed witch just laugh and leave. I quickly chased after her until we reached an isolated alley. From the atmosphere itself, I have a bad premonition. All of the sudden, a huge man appeared. My eyes widen in shock.
"You're that DRIVER!!!"
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"Chii~~~ You look worried. What's wrong? Are you worrying about that girl?" Keito said which surprised Yuri. He didn't tell them about the girl he found and lives with him now. So, how did he know about it?
"How did you know?" Yuri whispered to Keito, not wanting to Ryutaro to hear their conversation.
"I forgot to give back your notebook and since after you sent me, the rain had stopped for a moment. I rushed back to your apartment. There~ I saw you carrying a girl into the apartment. So… from that point I assume she's still in there right? And now, you are worrying about whether she is alright?" Keito said it out.
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"You! Why did you killed your own husband!?" I hollered as tears started to form. I now know that truth hurts.
"Simple. He's having an affair! He went out with a woman that night! They went into the bar!!! Even though he knew that there's a wife waiting for him at home!" she said with full of lamentation.
Suddenly, I recalled something, "NO! HE WANTED TO SURPRISE YOU! IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY THE NEXT DAY! And that woman… she was your sister!! He couldn't find any clue what that will surprise you, so he decided to consult your sister!"
She knotted her forehead, "No! I could swear that he was having an affair!!! He even kissed her!!! And that's why I called this guy here~ To get drunk and drive down the highway, the usual road where you cheating father usually uses!"
"NO! If you don't believe me! Check father's wardrobe! There is your surprise…. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I'm going to tell the police. So long... Mother," I said when the tears already went down my cheeks. I turned around and ran away. Although I said that I would tell the police about this. My mind was in such a shock state that I stopped right in front of the station and cried all my heart out.
[Back to Mother]
"Boss. She's going to tell the police. What should we do?!" the driver guy asked anxiously. While he got no response, he just cussed and leave the mother alone.
"No… He was having an affair… Yeah… He… did… or why would he smile like that…" the mother muttered all the way until she reached home. When she did, she remembered that Mitsuki said that her surprise was at her husband's wardrobe. Although she still holds onto the fact that her husband cheated her, she opened the wardrobe. What she saw, scarred her.
"Wh-What have I done?" she gasped in horror and cried as much as possible. But al she knew that the tears now worth nothing.
[Back to Mitsuki]
She finally stopped crying but she wanted to stay in that same position for a while. Until, a few girls from her school that skipped school saw her. They snickered and whispered towards each other, "Hei. It's that Aya-girl. The Loner girl~"
"Oh. Yeah! Why is she alone eh?"
"Opps! Because she is a loner!! Hahaah!"
"I've just heard, the mother suicide? Just a few hours ago!"
Mitsuki shot up. Her mother committed suicide?! She quickly grabbed the girl who said that and pried for answers. Knowing that they don't have it, she ran - back to her original home. She's also oblivious to the fact that Yuri who got so worried that he escaped from his precious lessons saw her running frantically.
From her face he could already predict that something happened. He didn't know what to do. And even worse, why he would have the urge to call her, so that she could stay. He just met her yesterday and spent a morning with her. Yet, why did he feel so connected to her? Why could he read her so easily? Why did he feel like he wanted her to stay by his side - to protect her… A girl whose name he didn't asked for
"OI! WOMAN!!!!" Yuri finally called. His face showed worries and concern. Mitsuki recognised the voice and turned back, showing, the tear's residue and red eyes. Yuri saw that and made his heart stung.
"Where are you going?" he asked once again. He was then confused, when did he started asking stupid questions? When he was at last close to her, he saw her panting face.
"My- My mom… they said sh-she committed suicide… I- I - I need to check it out!" she said quickly and trying to run again but Yuri got her wrist - she couldn't move. She looked at Yuri disappointingly, "Why?! I need to check!!!"
"If- If it's true, will you go back to the house?" he asked in such a sad tone that caused Mitsuki to stop struggling and nodded, "There's no one else to take care of it. So, I have to! Now, can you please let me go?"
Yuri's sudden sadness overwhelmed him that he loosened his grip unconsciously. Knowing that, Mitsuki escaped and ran as fast as she could. Before Mitsuki could go far. She heard something that she wanted to hear for a long time.
"I LOVE YOU! So… PLEASE! STAY WITH ME!" Yuri shouted with all his might. His eyes widen upon his outburst. Did he just confessed? To a girl that he yesterday met? Seeing that Mitsuki halted, he without thinking continued, "I want you to be with me all the time!! I want to taste your cooking! I want to hear you laugh! And I want to see you smile! So… Can you stay with me?!"
Mitsuki had her second crying outburst and this time, it was because of happiness. She covered her mouth and turned around, "I-I-I Love you too! But… I can't stay with you… I- I"
For an instance, Yuri hugged her. He was so fast that Mistuki didn't even realised that he ran towards her.
"Please? I can't bear a minute without you… I'm afraid that once I let you go now… I won't see you anymore…"Yuri admitted.
Mitsuki smiled, "Don't worry… No matter where I go, I'll go back to you…"
"But… You said you wouldn't stay with me?" Yuri mentioned as he let go of the hug.
"I did… because… I wanted to 'live' with you,"
Yuri pulled in for another hug.
"I think I haven't give you my name , right? My name is Aya Mitsuki," Mitsuki smiled.
"My name is Chinen Yuri,"
"Eh? I thought it was Chii?"
"Nope~ Chii is my nickname. You may call me that though~"
Coincidence brought them together as strangers yesterday but today, they are what we like to call 'Couples'. Later that day that they found out that the suicide was just a joke. Her mother finally confessed herself to the police and allowed Mitsuki to be with Yuri.
And so, their journey will continue on.
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