Tittle: Friends in Love
Pairing: YutoYama/YamaJima
Genre : Romance
Rating: PG-13
- Yuto, what should I do?
Silence….
- Yuto….
- I don’t know. It’s your business…
He shifted his body, his back was facing me.
- Yu…
Why I had a best friend like this, exactly a childhood friend. He ignored my biggest problem. How could I decide this on my own? I got a love letter from the most famous guy. He was my crush as well since I entered this high school. Everyone thought I was lucky and fully happy but he was a player. He had dumped a long list of girls and guys. I was afraid I would be one of those.
I did not know there was a bigger reason that made me confuse…
Walking under the Sakura blossoms reminded me that the graduation was coming soon. Few days left to my last day in my high school. I’d enter university, start new student life and could find someone skinny, handsome, kind… like him.
- Takaki-kun, I think I couldn’t accept this. I’m sorry…
Taking his letter from my pocket, I gave it back to him. His upset face was too clear to see. I felt some guilty feelings but could not help as well.
- But I really really appreciate this. I always see my self as a clumsy guy whom would not be loved by someone. But you came and gave me this. I feel my self a bit higher, worthier…
- ……
- So, bye Takaki-kun.
“And congrats for our graduation too”. I mumbled after leaving. Takaki-kun still stood there. My heart was so hard and I didn’t feel easy but…
From afar, I saw him going back and forth. I suddenly smiled…
- Yuto
I shouted his name and waved my hand. I ran as fast as possible until I reached his place.
- Uhm, okay? He asked
- Okay…
- Good then… Let’s go to coffee shop. I will treat you your favorite cake.
- Eh, really??? Super surpriseeeee.
- Blether! Go…
We were always like this. Yuto was quiet, a kind of cool boy. We didn’t usually talk a lot but I always felt comfortable when he was around.
Beginning of April, we started new life as university students. I chose philological pedagogy major at a university in Tokyo. I love reading books and this major matched with my aspiration. Moreover my school was not far from my home. It only takes me 30 minutes to go to school by train. While Yuto chose information technology major at one university in… Sendai. I didn’t really understand why he ended up choosing a school too far like that. With his intelligence and his scores, he could enter any school in Tokyo. I asked and he only answered that he loved Sendai and wanted to learn more about it… He promised he would visit home whenever he had free time. But I knew that I could only meet him on big holidays…
Therefore, I had to say goodbye to him. The first day without him around, I missed him so much. He had become an important part of my life. I seemed to be in tragic situation and tried not to call him everyday. Through our talks every weekend, I knew that he had become friendlier, taken part in more activities at his university and had more friends. I couldn’t help but felt happy for him. But somehow, I was jealous because I was not his only close friend anymore. Moreover the more activities he joined in, the less time he talked to me through phone. Gradually we didn’t call each other any longer. I didn’t know if he missed me or not. Meanwhile, I still managed to think about him despite going through hard times in studying.
I thought he was coming home on that winter holiday. But he didn’t because he had to finish his essay with his group mates. I couldn’t take it any longer and ended up dialing his number. Once… twice… I couldn’t reach his phone. Disappointment mix a little anger were my feeling at that time. Throwing away my phone, I threw my body down on the bed, tried to settle down my mood…
I was in deep sleep but suddenly heard my phone ringing. It was midnight and the call was from Yuto.
- Moshi moshi
- I forgot to bring my phone today. I have just come back from my group study. What happened Yamachan?
- It’s midnight, Yuto. And why do you think there is something happening?
- You called me 2 times, Yamachan. It’s been a while since the last time you called…
- Oh…
- I miss you, Yamachan. I thought I could come home this vacation to meet you but…
All my anger was blown away after hearing that he missed me. I felt really happy instead.
“Your mom misses you so much…” I tried to hide my happiness.
- So, how about you? Do you miss me?
- …..
- Yamachan?
- Of course. Stupid question!
“Ah… uhm.” I could hear his giggle.
- You are fine, now?
- Fine.
- How much do you weight?
- What is this question for? Uhm… 55 kilograms.
- Too skinny! Eat more!
- That should be my line!
- Don’t retort. Eat more!. You have to weigh 60 kg at the end of this month.
- You want me to be like a pig?
- Yes, a pig is always cute.
- YUTOOOOO
Retorting each other, we kept holding the phone until his phone was out of battery and it was later than 3 AM already. After receiving his good night message, I held my phone and back to sleep with a smiling face.
He came home on New Year holiday for 3 days. We spent two days by traveling around, visiting our favorite places and chatted a lot. Those were my most memorable memories with him.
We were not stupid anymore. I called him whenever I missed him. And so did him. It turned out we called each other almost everyday.
Waiting for our winter break made me feel full of stress. Therefore, when he called to say that he couldn’t come back home because he would take a trip with the public organization he was joining, I nearly shout at him. I was so sad. I had waited for so long to meet him.
The first day of my holiday was also the day he started his trip. He sent me a message of apology in the morning. I didn’t reply his message. I left my home to visit our places. I didn’t know why I did that. Maybe I wanted to remember all my memories with him. It was 12 AM when I was having my lunch at a coffee shop. The big screen of shop was displaying a news program. They informed about a serious accident at a mountain in Sendai. The Sendai name had became my favorite name since Yuto went there. So I immediately focused to hear the news. They said the touring car included 50 people of SMILE public organization had met serious accident. The car was fall out of its way on mountain slope. All victims were died. I fainted soon after I heard it.
After waking up, I knew I was in my room. My mom was sitting on the edge of my bed. She was crying. I thought she had known the bad news. Mom always considered Yuto as her son. My tears suddenly fell. Too much pain… I was suffering. I lost him, my Yuto and I hadn’t ever had a chance to tell him how much I love him.
Yuto’s family was having an overseas trip and we couldn’t inform them. I stayed at my bed all day and cried. My mom let me be because she understood how important Yuto is to me.
I ended up falling asleep while crying.
I felt someone shaking my shoulder gently.
- Yamachan… wake up, Yamachan…
I thought I was dreaming. It was his voice which I could never forget until I die. A stronger shake made me fully awake. I saw him there sitting on my bed and smiling.
- Yuto... am I still dreaming?
Then he pinched my cheek.
- Hurt?
- Yes.
- And you still think you’re dreaming.
No more words, I hug him immediately.
“I thought you were dead.” I mumbled in his chest.
“I know.” I felt him patting my head. Leaving his chest, I looked him straight in the eyes.
- Have you heard about the accident?
- Yes
- It’s your car, right?
- Yes
- So, how can you be here, safe and sound?
- I begged the driver to let me get off as soon as the car started running. Yamachan, I think you saved my life this time…
- …..
- I know how lonely you may feel if I’m not around. Because so do I. You didn’t reply my message because you’re upset, right? We’ve been waiting for this vacation…
I listened to him in silence. Everything was okay now. I didn’t lose him and I shouldn’t skip this chance again.
- Yuto, I love you.
- I know…..
I didn't think to post this. But Momo-chan
bee_ichigo said that I had to.
I dreamt this story and all I do is writing it out (although my English is sucks >"<. Thank Momo for helping me to edit or I think nobody can understand =.=)
To all friends whose I always stalk YutoYama fanfic, This is my first gift to you all (maybe it is the last one as well).
To friends who are celerating Lunar New Year, you guys can consider as my New Year gift, okay?