...Can we still be friends?
Summary: this is simple story about school life. Bunch of friends have to face up love, misunderstandings, jealousy and a lot of daily life’s problems. Can they be fine?
Chapter 27 [part 2]
Chapter 27 part 2
Inoo noticed that there’s something wrong with Risa, so he decided to keep her company through the break between classes.
-hej, at the morning you were too cute to be true and now you’re totally different. Is there something you want to tell me?
Risa put her head up and gave him a look.
-you’ve talked to me?
-yes - he nodded after rolling his eyes at her ignorant behavior.
-I’m sorry, I don’t feel like talking now.
Immediately she turned her head again. Next thing she knew was his finger under her chin, and her head turned to his side again.
-look at me Risa… look at me.
-please…
-look.
Trying her best to not cry she faced him, but he knew she was about to cry. He knew perfectly this kind of eyes, because of Asuka, who’s cried in front of him.
-tell me what’s wrong. I don’t like it when you’re like this.
Risa was about to say something when someone stopped her. In front of them was Asuka. Watching her feet, almost whispering she said: excuse me…
Both of them opened their eyes widely for a moment.
-I’ll be off first - Risa broke the ice, finally.
-no - Inoo grabber her by her wrist - you will stay here with me. If this person has something to say, she can tell it even if you are here, right?
Asuka just nodded.
-Inoo-chan… I think…
-Risa, stay here - he cut her talk and gave a waiting look to Kuramochi.
-I… j-just - she muttered - I…
-I know that YOU already, tell me something new - he said coldly.
-I wanted… - Asuka took a deep breath. It was unbelieveably hard to talk to him. At that moment she regret she even started this conversation - I… wanted to… talk.
-talk?
-mmm… - she nodded, not giving him a look - in-n-vite you on a d-diner, and…
-and what, huh? - Inoo got really pissed.
-and tell you, that…
-that you are thankful, and love me this much to let me go? And then in fron of me and all people in the place we will be eat you cut your hair even shorter?
-Inoo, please… - Asuka had tears in her eyes, so is Risa.
The latter turned her head and bit her lower lip. It wasn’t like she felt sorry for Asuka, cause in all this mess she stayed by his side, but he was really harsh. Like he wasn’t himself. She knew that saying every single word to Asuka make him hurt so much. And she has her own problems, which bothered her at that moment, so finding herself in so uncomfortable situation she felt like crying. Inoo clench his fists.
-please? Or maybe beg? - he gave her a cold look - look, I don’t care about your problems. If you want to say something you can write it in a letter and send it to me, cause I don’t feel like going anywhere with you. Honestly, you being here, piss me off enough, already so is hearing your shaking voice. And save your tears for someone else. I think Takaki is better person for it, and…
He was about to say something more when she cut his talk.
-enough!
Too shocked at her yelling suddenly, he shut his mouth and just looked at her.
-you could just say no! - Asuka finally looked into his eyes - you know why I did it all? Because I was sure you don’t love me! I couldn’t be your toy anymore! I was tired all of this! Loving you this much, knowing that you hate me and just play with me! You were right, every day when I was watching my neck in the mirror I cried. I hate myself for this bet and for loving you! You understand how hard it was to be by your side?!
-I’m sorry - Risa whispered - I don’t want to be a part of this scene, you should talk. Just the two of you…
-I’m already done - was Asuka’s answer and she continued - just one little thing. I couldn’t be by your side Kei, knowing that you have someone else! Listening to your “I love you, I miss you” phone calls!
-Someone else?! - Inoo yelled back - If you were this smart as you think you are you would’ve asked me who am I talking with! And to your information this person is Keiri!
-I don’t care who she is!
-Keiri is my sister!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sister who is now studying abroad and call me almost everyday because she feels lonely!!!!!!!!!!!!
…
Sitting on the floor in girls bathroom was Asuka. She decided to stay here, skipping class cause she don’t feel like learning or taking anymore, today. She was crying a bit but not to laud. Well obviously she wanted but it was like her tears were finished and she couldn’t what pissed her off. Clencing her fists she was just hitting slowly her head on the wall.
-Asuka-chan…? - she hears someone’s voice somewhere near her, but she Has no strenght to even say a one word.
Mayuko bit her lip and sat next to her.
-Mayu… - Asuka finally whispered - what’s wrong…with me…?
-eh? Funny… - her companion muttered to herself - I’m asking myself the same question for months.
-do you like Nakayama-kun?
Mayuko simply shook her head.
-then why are you with him?
Making a deep sigh Mayu spoke: “ for Chinen-kun’s sake.”
-for what…?
-I’m sorry Asuka-chan, I can’t say you the truth… but believe me I’m not that bad as your friends are talking about me now. It’s not that I don’t love him, or I planned that Yaotome-senpai will be hurt because of me - suddenly her voice broke a bit.
-how’d you…
-come on Asuka, gossips are fast. And after all Arioka-kun is showing me his hatred everyday when he has an occasion so…
-it must be hurting you?
-I’m used to it - Mayuko gave her a weak smile - but enough about me, you?
-I’m stupid drama queen, who ruined everything in her relationship - Asuka explained casually.
-You are talking about Inoo-senpai?
Asuka just nodded.
-I’ve tried to talk with him earlier but I failed again. Gosh I’m the stupidiest person it the world! But thinking abut it now… our relationship… no matter if as couple or separated people is full of misunderstandings. No, It’s one big mistake… - at that she hit her hear on the wall once again.
Mayuko took her hand and squeezed it in hers.
-Asuka-chan… misunderstandings are everywhere. You can say that Chinen-kun, Arioka-kun and the rest of clique misunderstand me too, but… have you ever seen me begging them for leniency or explaining them things?
-No… - Asuka whispered.
-it’s because I believe in fate. It must be like that but someday no matter what If things are going to be ok they will. But trying to change them now, when people are full of anger… it’s useless. Plus I don’t feel like I did something bad, to say sorry. Let me tell you, everything what I did was for Chinen-kun, not against him. Someday even him will understand.
-what I did was for Inoo too. I’ve tried to make him free from me, cause he told me he hates me and it’s hurting him watching my face. I’ve tried to make him happy, because his happiness is the most important thing for me. But when I did what I thought is the best for him, he hates me even more.
-you see? It sounds similar - Mayuko made a point - plus Chinen-kun didn’t talk to me for a long time. Well it’s not that we are in speaking terms now, but… things change.
-but Mayu-chan, look at me… I even cut my hair and then it turned out that person I was jealous of was his sister! He was so mad! Mayu, if you only could see this anger in his eyes!
-I was always a bit afraid of Inoo-senpai so thanks - Mayuko joked - but this is good…you know?
-good?
-mm… - Mayu nodded - if he’s angry it means he still has feelings for you. It’s obvious.
-but what should I do…
-just give him some time… now even him realized that it was a big misunderstanding, right? And he’s very smart person so just believe in him. Belive in Inoo-senpai.
…
Suzuka was playing with her cellphone when Takaki put hands on her eyes.
-guess who!
-Yuyan of course - she smiled.
-missed me?
-what? - Suzuka rolled her eyes - we didn’t see each other Just for one lesson.
-oh,right. But you know. I still can’t believe… so I’m trying to take as much of happiness as I can before it ends. You know it’s too pretty to be true…
-mmm… - slowly she nodded, looking into his eyes.
-we should do make something for Yuto - Takaki suggested.
-I think so too… and I think I have a little idea…
-tell me, tell me!
-later - she waved her hand in the air - I have something to do now…
-like what? - Takaki asked.
-you will see - she smiled closing her phone, with smile painted on her face.
-by the way I saw you were doing something with your phone. It’s broken?
-no, no it’s extremely fine, I was just checking something. But it’s not important. Or… not now.
Takaki didn’t understand a bit from her talk but just nodded. Girls are weird - that’s what he was taught by spending time with them.
…
Hikaru found himself with a big, elegant room.
-and this is your living room - she spoke - and there is a bedroom. As you can see everything is new.
-this is for me? - Hika pouted.
-for you - she nodded, handing him a keys.
-but - he tried to protest but she cut his talk with a short peek on a cheek.
-I promised you something, remember? I won’t let you suffer.
-you think I’m not suffering, sleeping in your bed?
-I have no idea, cause you are very mysterious person and I never know when you’re happy or sad. The only one emotion I can read from you is hatred from the whole world.
Hikaru gave her a look and she continued:
-but after all you agreed so I have to keep my promise too. This is you apartment from now on. I’ll be pay all bills so don’t worry. Just one condition.
-huh?
-no skipping classes - she put a finger on his chest - education is important, got it? Mister rebellious kid?
-why are you doing all this, honestly - Hikaru put hands in his pockets.
-because you are a very charming kid with a lot of potential. Your mother can see only your charm, but I can see the second thing as well. Let’s say I want to see you someday as a big person, like company owner or director. All you have to do is to learn and I can give you good terms for it. And, I almost forgot, here.
She handed him some money. Hi karu raised his eyebrow.
-what’s this?
-your payment for today - she said casually.
-but we didn’t…
-I know. But remember what I told you at our dinner? I wanted you to be my company not my lover, and sex is just a bonus. Today we ate supper together so you were my company and this is your money for making a good job. With this money you can ask Riko-chan for a dinner tomorrow, or buy her some small thankful gift for letting you stay with her for so long. Just think about it.
-you are weird… - Hikaru muttered.
-maybe - she said - but looking at us… Me - have a money and family and I feel so much alone, you - no family, no money but there are people who care about you like your friends, like me or this cute girl. You are very lucky person Yaotome Hikaru.
…
Chapter 27 [part 2]
Chapter 27 part 2
Inoo noticed that there’s something wrong with Risa, so he decided to keep her company through the break between classes.
-hej, at the morning you were too cute to be true and now you’re totally different. Is there something you want to tell me?
Risa put her head up and gave him a look.
-you’ve talked to me?
-yes - he nodded after rolling his eyes at her ignorant behavior.
-I’m sorry, I don’t feel like talking now.
Immediately she turned her head again. Next thing she knew was his finger under her chin, and her head turned to his side again.
-look at me Risa… look at me.
-please…
-look.
Trying her best to not cry she faced him, but he knew she was about to cry. He knew perfectly this kind of eyes, because of Asuka, who’s cried in front of him.
-tell me what’s wrong. I don’t like it when you’re like this.
Risa was about to say something when someone stopped her. In front of them was Asuka. Watching her feet, almost whispering she said: excuse me…
Both of them opened their eyes widely for a moment.
-I’ll be off first - Risa broke the ice, finally.
-no - Inoo grabber her by her wrist - you will stay here with me. If this person has something to say, she can tell it even if you are here, right?
Asuka just nodded.
-Inoo-chan… I think…
-Risa, stay here - he cut her talk and gave a waiting look to Kuramochi.
-I… j-just - she muttered - I…
-I know that YOU already, tell me something new - he said coldly.
-I wanted… - Asuka took a deep breath. It was unbelieveably hard to talk to him. At that moment she regret she even started this conversation - I… wanted to… talk.
-talk?
-mmm… - she nodded, not giving him a look - in-n-vite you on a d-diner, and…
-and what, huh? - Inoo got really pissed.
-and tell you, that…
-that you are thankful, and love me this much to let me go? And then in fron of me and all people in the place we will be eat you cut your hair even shorter?
-Inoo, please… - Asuka had tears in her eyes, so is Risa.
The latter turned her head and bit her lower lip. It wasn’t like she felt sorry for Asuka, cause in all this mess she stayed by his side, but he was really harsh. Like he wasn’t himself. She knew that saying every single word to Asuka make him hurt so much. And she has her own problems, which bothered her at that moment, so finding herself in so uncomfortable situation she felt like crying. Inoo clench his fists.
-please? Or maybe beg? - he gave her a cold look - look, I don’t care about your problems. If you want to say something you can write it in a letter and send it to me, cause I don’t feel like going anywhere with you. Honestly, you being here, piss me off enough, already so is hearing your shaking voice. And save your tears for someone else. I think Takaki is better person for it, and…
He was about to say something more when she cut his talk.
-enough!
Too shocked at her yelling suddenly, he shut his mouth and just looked at her.
-you could just say no! - Asuka finally looked into his eyes - you know why I did it all? Because I was sure you don’t love me! I couldn’t be your toy anymore! I was tired all of this! Loving you this much, knowing that you hate me and just play with me! You were right, every day when I was watching my neck in the mirror I cried. I hate myself for this bet and for loving you! You understand how hard it was to be by your side?!
-I’m sorry - Risa whispered - I don’t want to be a part of this scene, you should talk. Just the two of you…
-I’m already done - was Asuka’s answer and she continued - just one little thing. I couldn’t be by your side Kei, knowing that you have someone else! Listening to your “I love you, I miss you” phone calls!
-Someone else?! - Inoo yelled back - If you were this smart as you think you are you would’ve asked me who am I talking with! And to your information this person is Keiri!
-I don’t care who she is!
-Keiri is my sister!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sister who is now studying abroad and call me almost everyday because she feels lonely!!!!!!!!!!!!
…
Sitting on the floor in girls bathroom was Asuka. She decided to stay here, skipping class cause she don’t feel like learning or taking anymore, today. She was crying a bit but not to laud. Well obviously she wanted but it was like her tears were finished and she couldn’t what pissed her off. Clencing her fists she was just hitting slowly her head on the wall.
-Asuka-chan…? - she hears someone’s voice somewhere near her, but she Has no strenght to even say a one word.
Mayuko bit her lip and sat next to her.
-Mayu… - Asuka finally whispered - what’s wrong…with me…?
-eh? Funny… - her companion muttered to herself - I’m asking myself the same question for months.
-do you like Nakayama-kun?
Mayuko simply shook her head.
-then why are you with him?
Making a deep sigh Mayu spoke: “ for Chinen-kun’s sake.”
-for what…?
-I’m sorry Asuka-chan, I can’t say you the truth… but believe me I’m not that bad as your friends are talking about me now. It’s not that I don’t love him, or I planned that Yaotome-senpai will be hurt because of me - suddenly her voice broke a bit.
-how’d you…
-come on Asuka, gossips are fast. And after all Arioka-kun is showing me his hatred everyday when he has an occasion so…
-it must be hurting you?
-I’m used to it - Mayuko gave her a weak smile - but enough about me, you?
-I’m stupid drama queen, who ruined everything in her relationship - Asuka explained casually.
-You are talking about Inoo-senpai?
Asuka just nodded.
-I’ve tried to talk with him earlier but I failed again. Gosh I’m the stupidiest person it the world! But thinking abut it now… our relationship… no matter if as couple or separated people is full of misunderstandings. No, It’s one big mistake… - at that she hit her hear on the wall once again.
Mayuko took her hand and squeezed it in hers.
-Asuka-chan… misunderstandings are everywhere. You can say that Chinen-kun, Arioka-kun and the rest of clique misunderstand me too, but… have you ever seen me begging them for leniency or explaining them things?
-No… - Asuka whispered.
-it’s because I believe in fate. It must be like that but someday no matter what If things are going to be ok they will. But trying to change them now, when people are full of anger… it’s useless. Plus I don’t feel like I did something bad, to say sorry. Let me tell you, everything what I did was for Chinen-kun, not against him. Someday even him will understand.
-what I did was for Inoo too. I’ve tried to make him free from me, cause he told me he hates me and it’s hurting him watching my face. I’ve tried to make him happy, because his happiness is the most important thing for me. But when I did what I thought is the best for him, he hates me even more.
-you see? It sounds similar - Mayuko made a point - plus Chinen-kun didn’t talk to me for a long time. Well it’s not that we are in speaking terms now, but… things change.
-but Mayu-chan, look at me… I even cut my hair and then it turned out that person I was jealous of was his sister! He was so mad! Mayu, if you only could see this anger in his eyes!
-I was always a bit afraid of Inoo-senpai so thanks - Mayuko joked - but this is good…you know?
-good?
-mm… - Mayu nodded - if he’s angry it means he still has feelings for you. It’s obvious.
-but what should I do…
-just give him some time… now even him realized that it was a big misunderstanding, right? And he’s very smart person so just believe in him. Belive in Inoo-senpai.
…
Suzuka was playing with her cellphone when Takaki put hands on her eyes.
-guess who!
-Yuyan of course - she smiled.
-missed me?
-what? - Suzuka rolled her eyes - we didn’t see each other Just for one lesson.
-oh,right. But you know. I still can’t believe… so I’m trying to take as much of happiness as I can before it ends. You know it’s too pretty to be true…
-mmm… - slowly she nodded, looking into his eyes.
-we should do make something for Yuto - Takaki suggested.
-I think so too… and I think I have a little idea…
-tell me, tell me!
-later - she waved her hand in the air - I have something to do now…
-like what? - Takaki asked.
-you will see - she smiled closing her phone, with smile painted on her face.
-by the way I saw you were doing something with your phone. It’s broken?
-no, no it’s extremely fine, I was just checking something. But it’s not important. Or… not now.
Takaki didn’t understand a bit from her talk but just nodded. Girls are weird - that’s what he was taught by spending time with them.
…
Hikaru found himself with a big, elegant room.
-and this is your living room - she spoke - and there is a bedroom. As you can see everything is new.
-this is for me? - Hika pouted.
-for you - she nodded, handing him a keys.
-but - he tried to protest but she cut his talk with a short peek on a cheek.
-I promised you something, remember? I won’t let you suffer.
-you think I’m not suffering, sleeping in your bed?
-I have no idea, cause you are very mysterious person and I never know when you’re happy or sad. The only one emotion I can read from you is hatred from the whole world.
Hikaru gave her a look and she continued:
-but after all you agreed so I have to keep my promise too. This is you apartment from now on. I’ll be pay all bills so don’t worry. Just one condition.
-huh?
-no skipping classes - she put a finger on his chest - education is important, got it? Mister rebellious kid?
-why are you doing all this, honestly - Hikaru put hands in his pockets.
-because you are a very charming kid with a lot of potential. Your mother can see only your charm, but I can see the second thing as well. Let’s say I want to see you someday as a big person, like company owner or director. All you have to do is to learn and I can give you good terms for it. And, I almost forgot, here.
She handed him some money. Hi karu raised his eyebrow.
-what’s this?
-your payment for today - she said casually.
-but we didn’t…
-I know. But remember what I told you at our dinner? I wanted you to be my company not my lover, and sex is just a bonus. Today we ate supper together so you were my company and this is your money for making a good job. With this money you can ask Riko-chan for a dinner tomorrow, or buy her some small thankful gift for letting you stay with her for so long. Just think about it.
-you are weird… - Hikaru muttered.
-maybe - she said - but looking at us… Me - have a money and family and I feel so much alone, you - no family, no money but there are people who care about you like your friends, like me or this cute girl. You are very lucky person Yaotome Hikaru.
…