The Promise CH.1
Title: The Promise
Pairing: Hikaru Yaotome x Inoo Kei (HikaNoo)
Author: Keanne (keannegirl01 )
Genre: Angst, Fluff
Rating: PG
Summary: Hikaru Yaotome tries to let Inoo Kei remember about them even if he knows it’s impossible because of the disease he has…
A/N: Sorry it took so long the first chapter. I was having a semi-hiatus.
Hikaru hurried to the guy who just came out from the gate of Meiji University. He prepared his bright smile as what he always does.
“Inoo-chan,” he greeted as he came near him.
The other guy just knotted his forehead and stared at him with big eyes. “It’s you again. What are you doing here?”
He felt a sudden pain stabbing his heart but he shoved it away. He needed to stand the pain because he wanted to be with Inoo. “You have to get used to it.”
Inoo started walking away from him and was texting on his phone.
“Can I have your number?” He asked, just to have his attention. When Inoo looked at him, he just smiled again.
Inoo rolled his eyes and continued texting. “I don’t have a phone.”
Hikaru tried to hold his laugh at the sarcastic and snob Inoo. His personality changed… now that made him wonder if his feelings changed too?
“I just want to be your friend,” He insisted once again before Inoo could walk away.
He didn’t fail to notice the sadness that covered Inoo’s beautiful eyes. “I don’t need a friend by my side. Being alone is enough for me… In that case I can’t hurt somebody.”
Hikaru swallowed hard as something hit him. Inoo must have now knew that he is sick, didn’t he? “W-what are you talking about…?”
Inoo smiled bitterly and looked up at the dark sky. “My brain automatically refreshes and deletes some files itself.”
It seems like the time between them stood still as the rain started pouring unto them. Was Inoo crying? Or was it just the raindrops? Only one thing was clear to Hikaru that moment… that his own eyes were crying together with rain.
***
Inoo noticed that the guy beside him was unable to utter a single word. Was he really that shock? With a sigh, he started walking away to go home.
He didn’t know why but deep inside him felt strange. Every time he sees that guy, it seems like something within him feels excited. Could it be he was one of those people he forgot from his past? If no, is there any chance that he was falling for him? No. That couldn’t be.
Because of the falling rain, the road on his way home was blurry. He knotted his forehead as he noticed he was in the wrong way. He was in between with two roads and he couldn’t remember which one should be the right.
He tried guessing and chose the right road. He started walking and it seems like he was walking endless. He already took five rounds with those houses and still couldn’t find where he lives. He almost gave up when he heard someone asked him.
“Do you need some help?”
He looked around to see who it was and collapsed.
***
Hikaru secretly followed Inoo in going home. He just wanted to see that he goes home safely. He didn’t bother that he was already soaking wet under the rain. Watching Inoo was more than enough to take risks.
He noticed Inoo was choosing what road he should take. He sighed as he saw him took the wrong one. He then followed him immediately.
With a few turns, he can see Inoo becoming tired already. Inoo has gotten weak. He noticed him giving up and right then he decided to lend a hand.
“Do you need some help?” He asked in such a gentle voice.
Inoo turned to look at him but before he could even answer, he collapsed. He hurried to his side and gathered him in his arms. They are now both soaking wet under the rain.
He almost wanted to cry again seeing how much Inoo has suffered. Destiny made them both suffer into such a bitter state they didn’t even expect.
Ha started carrying him into his arms and walked back to Inoo’s house.
***
Hikaru slowly laid down Inoo on the bed and started undressing him. He has gotten even more paler and thinner. His beautiful eyes were now having dark circles around it. It broke his heart so much seeing him that state.
Once again, he continued dressing him up so he would be comfortable while sleeping. After doing so, he got some clothes from the closet and changed.
Maybe he should also prepare a dinner for Inoo too. Before heading to the kitchen, he sat down beside the sleeping guy. He caressed his soft cheeks… his soft wavy hair and his beautiful shaped nose.
He missed him so much. He missed to gather him in his arms again. Would that time ever come back for them? The time they would just stay on their room, sharing sweet moments.
He blinked just to ignore the tears that started forming on his eyes again. He smiled and took a peck on Inoo’s cheek.
“Please come back to me, Inoo…” He whispered. He then stood up and went out from the room.
***
A warm and delicious scent filled the room. Inoo slowly opened his eyes and looked around. He was surprised to see he was already on his room… with a change of clothes.
He remembered that the same guy asked him if he needed help… and after that he collapsed. Was he the one that helped him? How did that guy know where he lives?
He looked around only to be surprised again. The guy was sitting on the table beside him, reading a magazine. He looked as though he was very comfortable and forgot he wasn’t on his own house.
He stood up and asked him instantly. “What are you doing here in my room!?”
The guy adjusted his gaze from the magazine unto him. “Is that what you’re supposedly going to say to the person that helped you?”
He picked up the pillow and threw it to him “I didn’t ask for our help, you brute. I’m asking you why you’re here in my room…”
“I’m Hikaru.” The guy introduced his self.
He knotted his forehead. “I didn’t as-“
The guy named Hikaru just shrugged. “I just thought you might want to know the name of the guy who helped you. And intruded into your room.”
Inoo just sighed. “You can go now…”
“You need to eat first.” Hikaru offered and he saw the food that was prepared on the little table.
“I’m not hungry.” He denied.
“You just needed to have a bite.” Hikaru insisted.
Inoo clicked his tongue. “I told you I’m not-“ But before he could even finish, his stomach growled loudly.
Hikaru grinned happily. “Hungry?”
He was then forced to sat beside him and eat. “Fine. After I finish eating, please go.”
Hikaru just shrugged. “Fine.”
He noticed that he was already changed into other clothes and that Hikaru was wearing his. He again knotted his forehead as he looked at Hikaru. “Did… W-were you the one who d-d-dressed me up?” He asked as his pale cheeks started heating up and cover with light red.
“Who else do you think?” Hikaru asked with a very wide smile.
Inoo’s eyes grew bigger as he choked from the soup. “H-how can you..!!!”
Hikaru just smiled even wider this time. “Don’t worry, I have seen that before… for many times.”
It was his turn to look at him questionably. “B-before?” He asked. “By any chance…. Do you mean…?”
The spoon he was holding a while ago fell to the floor then the silence filled the room.
***
~*Don’t you ever dare leave a comment by saying “So short~ I want a long one.” Or else I’d kill you. Swear. Uh, sorry it took so long to make the first chapter… I was in semi-hiatus. And now I’m thinking that… this fic would only be short. I think up until chapter 5? *shot* AND, I’d be writing with short chapters so.. yeah. Comments are very much welcome. xD