...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 28 [part 1]
Chapter 28
Good and bad parts of us...
Next few days was really hard for Risa. Almost every person in school got on her cellphone photo of Risa with some older man in ambiguous situation. His face was blured on purpose but hers not. It looked like he was kissing her neck. Photo had writing under it “check your father cellphone, maybe it was him who she seduced”. Risa avoided people how much as she could, spending her time with Ai and Yabu, or with Inoo. But at that moment no one of them wasn’t around. She was walking by the hall, all the time touching a wall with her shoulder when someone caught it and forced her to face him. It was Fujigaya, who looked at her with a very mean smile.
-hey bitch.
-let go of me - she said through her teeth.
-oh right… you’re attracted in older guys now so I bet I have no chances.
-You have never had any little single one chance in front of me - Risa rolled her eyes.
-But probably my father have, should I give you his number?
Fijigaya was observing her face very carefully and seemed to have a lot of fun while talking. Unlike Risa who was so tired of all gossips that couldn’t even cry anymore. When he opened his mouth once again that’s when she was about to slap his face but suddenly her hand stopped in the middle, in the air. She took a look at her wrist, which was caught by Inoo Kei.
-so cute - Fujigaya pouted - bitch has her knight. But let me tell you Inoo, she’s not interested in cute and smart guys like you. You are too young for her. But maybe your dad…
He wasn’t able to finish his sentence cause it was Inoo who punched him, then pulled Risa, adding almost whispering: “let’s go”.
From a distance Suzuka was watching whole scene with a smile painted on her face and at the end clapped her hands like in applause. Next she take cellphone from her bag and immediately deleted one photo from her picture gallery.
…
Hikaru was in her car. She was driving him to school. The day before he left Riko’s house without even say goodbye. Just left her a message on a table in living room. It says “thank you” and nothing more. It took him some time to realize that they are on a different road then this one to school. Too busy with his thoughts about Riko till this time, suddenly he spoke:
-this is not a way too university.
-I know - woman nodded - we will ride a longer one cause I have something to tell you.
-eh? - Hikaru tilted his head to the right.
Actually he wasn’t so much interested in what she had to say but after all as long as she helped him this much he decided he can do this for her. She was a person who needed to talk. Even if he wasn’t a good speaker he could listen well. So he did.
-Hikaru…
-mmm?
Blowing some air she spoke:
-I’m pregnant.
His eyes opened widely and he himself felt like he can’t breathe anymore. She burst into laughter at his reaction which she observer in the car’s mirror. He didn’t share her enthusiasm so grimaced angrily at her unexpected reaction.
-what? - she asked finally.
-nothin? - he pouted, sounding like asking question more than answering one - is this my…
-of course not - she cut his talk.
-eeeh?! - this time he was even more surprised - then?
-well… With my husband we decided to give us one more chance. I didn’t tell you because it wasn’t necessary since we don’t have feelings towards each other, right Hikaru? Or… do you love me?
-Of course not - he muttered pouting at the idea.
Woman just smiled and continued:
-we spent a night together and now we will have a child. That’s why I want to tell you that from now on you are free person, Hikaru. Between us it’s over. But… still I’ll be paying for your apartment and still you have to go to school.
-but…
-no buts - she cut him once again - you are very important person for me, kid. And I want you to know that if someday you will need something or something bad will happen you can always come to me. I will help as much as I be able. Got it?
Hikaru just nodded, knowing that he could never go to her and ask for her help, but just in case it was better to nod.
-Hikaru…You helped me a lot without knowing it. I was so alone and you always were around. You hated it, you always thought about that girl but no matter what you were for me. I know it wasn’t for money.
-not? - he raised his eyebrow.
-no - she shook her head - you can play whoever you want but actually I know you are very warm person inside. You did it all because you felt sorry for me. Alone woman with no friends but a lot of money. But now it’s a time to feel sorry for yourself. You did a lot of things agains yourself, you hurts yourself a lot of times, making yourself sure that you don’t need help, love etc. But you need it. You are not a robot. You have a feelings too. Just admit it before yourself. It’s nothimg embarrassing even for a guy like you.
-blah blah blah…
-Hikaru… - she shook her head in disbelief - just let yourself love someone. At least this girl. She can make you happy.
-why she should?
-because you are a good person, and she read from you. That’s why she cares about you even with your cold attitude towards her.
-don’t act like you know me, Yoriko-san.
-finally you called me by my name - she smiled - I do not, I just have a son around your age and you are similar.
-son? - Hikaru pouted.
-me and my husband had a problems already years ago. He had an affair as first. When we decided about separation he took my son away from me. I can see him barely 3 times at year.
-Christmas, Easter and his birthday - Hika counted.
-yes, and he hates because he know what I did, or what I do. Well from now on I won’t be like this anymore, and if he gives me a chance I’ll be a better mother but even if he’s close person and hates me, at this family meetings I can see he has feelings towards me and others. Exactly like you. I don’t know much about you, so is about him, but if he will give me this change I won’t hurt him anymore. I want to have a family. Hope someday you too will have a family and you will give it your all. Like everything what you didn’t reveived from your parents and you wanted that much you will give your own children. Don’t make your parents mistakes and don’t run away before your feelings.
-ok, ok, I don’t want to listen more. I will find some part time job and will pay for this apartment, just one half cause I know you wont agree on whole. I have remains of my dignity still.
She just bowed.
-by the way, I don’t even know your surname, which I don’t care but what’s your son’s name?
-oh, he has a pretty name. It’s a mix of gentle and a horse. We wanted him to be kind person.
Hikaru tilted his head then narrowed his eyes: “so his name is… yu…?”
-Yuma - she smiled - I’m Nakayama Yoriko and my son is Nakayama Yuma.
Hikaru’s heart stopped.
…
Taiyo, Yuta and Daiki were sitting in the canteen. Taiyo was playing with his phone. Or playing is a wrong word? He opened it and closed seeming really pissed.
-what are you doing? - Daiki asked finally.
-nothing - Yaiyo muttered, but Yuta took a look over his shoulder and spotted Risa’s photo on it.
-eh? Isn’t it Niigaki Risa-san?
Sighing in resignation Ayukawa Taiyo just nodded.
-Don’t tell me you have at a wallpaper this stupid gossip photo of her - Dai-chan shook his head in disbelief.
Taiyo threw him a sharp look
-of course not! - then handed Arioka his cellphone.
At the wallpaper was Risa’s photo indeed, but it was very cheerful photo of her where she smiled and waved. She has a blue dress and tied hair.
-pretty photo - Daiki pointed - but when did you get this?
-I did this, idiot…
-oh… so you…
-shut up - Taiyo cut him off.
-don’t tell me you believe it? - Tamamori pouted.
-I don’t know… - Taiyo said truthfully - you know Risa too, she’s not an angel…
-but she’s not stupid too! - Yuta said - plus Yabu said it’s not true and he know’s it from Ai who is best friend of Risa so…
-but the fact is that photo is here. It’s not a mix. It’s her. And some guy is kissing her neck. See looks like enjoying it, so? No matter what circumstances are photo is still a photo, right?
Both his friends sighed in unison. Taiyo was right. No matter what, photo was true, it has Risa kissing with older man on it. And Taiyo couldn’t cheat on himself that he was pissed. Or maybe jealous?...
…
Hikaru’s legs was shaking. He couldn’t make a proper move. When she asked him what happener He couldn’t answer her. He just asked her to stop and tried to get off the car. Without a goodbye word he just come to school. All the way he felt like someone is following him, but has no strength to even turn his head so just continued walking. His head was empty. He couldn’t think about anything, just pharse “his name is Nakayama Yuma” was hitting his head hardly. Suddenly everything became so obvious. Yuma knew it before. He knew everything. He was In front ot the university’s main gate when he felt someone hit him. He turned around and saw a last person he wanted to see at that time. Yuma was hitting him blindly, but Hikaru didn’t even try to stop him.
-even now! Even now when she decided to back to us you’re with her! Even now! I hate you so much! - he yelled, still hitting Hikaru. The only one what Hika was able to do was to silently listen to his ex best friend talk. And suddenly there was no more hit. Hikaru opened his eyes and spotted Asuka, laid over him. She was guard him with her own body.
-get out of my way - Yuma yelled furiously - it’s not your business! Get out or I will hit you too, I don’t care!
-no - she said, it’s enough.
Nakayama couldn’t stop himself. His anger went too far. He was too much desperate he didn’t even realized what he was going. Hikaru happened just to say that “we are over with Yoriko-san” when he felt like all Asuka’s body is heavily laying on him. Her eyes was closed. Yuma looked at her with his eyes widely opened.
-what the hell you did? - Hikaru whispered to her, really frightened.
-Takaki once said that I have to show you better side of me and this way Inoo-kun forgive me, so I did… tried to… h-help yo-o-u…- she smiled weakly then lost her counsciousness.
…
Keito charged to the canteen like a thunderstorm. Taking a look around he was able to spot three boys sitting in the very last table.
-Isn’t it Keito - Daiki tilted his head.
-seems like… - Taiyo shrugged his shoulders.
-hey - Yuta smiled friendly - what’s wrong with you, you looks bad.
-we have a problem! - Keito tried to catch a breath.
-eh? - Yuta gave him a questioning look.
-seems like Kei beat up a teacher!
-WHAT?! - Daiki and Taiyo asked In unison.
Keito wasn;t able to say more just nodded. Tamamori handed him his bottle of water. After tal king a few sips from it Okamoto added:
-now he’s at principal’s Office and probably he will be expelled.
-but… - Daiki muttered.
-he don’t want to tell why he did it - Keito explained reading his mind.
-let’s go - was Tamamori who stood up first then suddenly his phone called.
-eh? Saya? - he answered, then immediately hund up.
-what?- asked Arioka, hearing a name of his sister. Tamamori dumbfounded yet, just muttered: "Asuka had an accident or... something like this?" ...
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Chapter 28 [part 1]
Chapter 28
Good and bad parts of us...
Next few days was really hard for Risa. Almost every person in school got on her cellphone photo of Risa with some older man in ambiguous situation. His face was blured on purpose but hers not. It looked like he was kissing her neck. Photo had writing under it “check your father cellphone, maybe it was him who she seduced”. Risa avoided people how much as she could, spending her time with Ai and Yabu, or with Inoo. But at that moment no one of them wasn’t around. She was walking by the hall, all the time touching a wall with her shoulder when someone caught it and forced her to face him. It was Fujigaya, who looked at her with a very mean smile.
-hey bitch.
-let go of me - she said through her teeth.
-oh right… you’re attracted in older guys now so I bet I have no chances.
-You have never had any little single one chance in front of me - Risa rolled her eyes.
-But probably my father have, should I give you his number?
Fijigaya was observing her face very carefully and seemed to have a lot of fun while talking. Unlike Risa who was so tired of all gossips that couldn’t even cry anymore. When he opened his mouth once again that’s when she was about to slap his face but suddenly her hand stopped in the middle, in the air. She took a look at her wrist, which was caught by Inoo Kei.
-so cute - Fujigaya pouted - bitch has her knight. But let me tell you Inoo, she’s not interested in cute and smart guys like you. You are too young for her. But maybe your dad…
He wasn’t able to finish his sentence cause it was Inoo who punched him, then pulled Risa, adding almost whispering: “let’s go”.
From a distance Suzuka was watching whole scene with a smile painted on her face and at the end clapped her hands like in applause. Next she take cellphone from her bag and immediately deleted one photo from her picture gallery.
…
Hikaru was in her car. She was driving him to school. The day before he left Riko’s house without even say goodbye. Just left her a message on a table in living room. It says “thank you” and nothing more. It took him some time to realize that they are on a different road then this one to school. Too busy with his thoughts about Riko till this time, suddenly he spoke:
-this is not a way too university.
-I know - woman nodded - we will ride a longer one cause I have something to tell you.
-eh? - Hikaru tilted his head to the right.
Actually he wasn’t so much interested in what she had to say but after all as long as she helped him this much he decided he can do this for her. She was a person who needed to talk. Even if he wasn’t a good speaker he could listen well. So he did.
-Hikaru…
-mmm?
Blowing some air she spoke:
-I’m pregnant.
His eyes opened widely and he himself felt like he can’t breathe anymore. She burst into laughter at his reaction which she observer in the car’s mirror. He didn’t share her enthusiasm so grimaced angrily at her unexpected reaction.
-what? - she asked finally.
-nothin? - he pouted, sounding like asking question more than answering one - is this my…
-of course not - she cut his talk.
-eeeh?! - this time he was even more surprised - then?
-well… With my husband we decided to give us one more chance. I didn’t tell you because it wasn’t necessary since we don’t have feelings towards each other, right Hikaru? Or… do you love me?
-Of course not - he muttered pouting at the idea.
Woman just smiled and continued:
-we spent a night together and now we will have a child. That’s why I want to tell you that from now on you are free person, Hikaru. Between us it’s over. But… still I’ll be paying for your apartment and still you have to go to school.
-but…
-no buts - she cut him once again - you are very important person for me, kid. And I want you to know that if someday you will need something or something bad will happen you can always come to me. I will help as much as I be able. Got it?
Hikaru just nodded, knowing that he could never go to her and ask for her help, but just in case it was better to nod.
-Hikaru…You helped me a lot without knowing it. I was so alone and you always were around. You hated it, you always thought about that girl but no matter what you were for me. I know it wasn’t for money.
-not? - he raised his eyebrow.
-no - she shook her head - you can play whoever you want but actually I know you are very warm person inside. You did it all because you felt sorry for me. Alone woman with no friends but a lot of money. But now it’s a time to feel sorry for yourself. You did a lot of things agains yourself, you hurts yourself a lot of times, making yourself sure that you don’t need help, love etc. But you need it. You are not a robot. You have a feelings too. Just admit it before yourself. It’s nothimg embarrassing even for a guy like you.
-blah blah blah…
-Hikaru… - she shook her head in disbelief - just let yourself love someone. At least this girl. She can make you happy.
-why she should?
-because you are a good person, and she read from you. That’s why she cares about you even with your cold attitude towards her.
-don’t act like you know me, Yoriko-san.
-finally you called me by my name - she smiled - I do not, I just have a son around your age and you are similar.
-son? - Hikaru pouted.
-me and my husband had a problems already years ago. He had an affair as first. When we decided about separation he took my son away from me. I can see him barely 3 times at year.
-Christmas, Easter and his birthday - Hika counted.
-yes, and he hates because he know what I did, or what I do. Well from now on I won’t be like this anymore, and if he gives me a chance I’ll be a better mother but even if he’s close person and hates me, at this family meetings I can see he has feelings towards me and others. Exactly like you. I don’t know much about you, so is about him, but if he will give me this change I won’t hurt him anymore. I want to have a family. Hope someday you too will have a family and you will give it your all. Like everything what you didn’t reveived from your parents and you wanted that much you will give your own children. Don’t make your parents mistakes and don’t run away before your feelings.
-ok, ok, I don’t want to listen more. I will find some part time job and will pay for this apartment, just one half cause I know you wont agree on whole. I have remains of my dignity still.
She just bowed.
-by the way, I don’t even know your surname, which I don’t care but what’s your son’s name?
-oh, he has a pretty name. It’s a mix of gentle and a horse. We wanted him to be kind person.
Hikaru tilted his head then narrowed his eyes: “so his name is… yu…?”
-Yuma - she smiled - I’m Nakayama Yoriko and my son is Nakayama Yuma.
Hikaru’s heart stopped.
…
Taiyo, Yuta and Daiki were sitting in the canteen. Taiyo was playing with his phone. Or playing is a wrong word? He opened it and closed seeming really pissed.
-what are you doing? - Daiki asked finally.
-nothing - Yaiyo muttered, but Yuta took a look over his shoulder and spotted Risa’s photo on it.
-eh? Isn’t it Niigaki Risa-san?
Sighing in resignation Ayukawa Taiyo just nodded.
-Don’t tell me you have at a wallpaper this stupid gossip photo of her - Dai-chan shook his head in disbelief.
Taiyo threw him a sharp look
-of course not! - then handed Arioka his cellphone.
At the wallpaper was Risa’s photo indeed, but it was very cheerful photo of her where she smiled and waved. She has a blue dress and tied hair.
-pretty photo - Daiki pointed - but when did you get this?
-I did this, idiot…
-oh… so you…
-shut up - Taiyo cut him off.
-don’t tell me you believe it? - Tamamori pouted.
-I don’t know… - Taiyo said truthfully - you know Risa too, she’s not an angel…
-but she’s not stupid too! - Yuta said - plus Yabu said it’s not true and he know’s it from Ai who is best friend of Risa so…
-but the fact is that photo is here. It’s not a mix. It’s her. And some guy is kissing her neck. See looks like enjoying it, so? No matter what circumstances are photo is still a photo, right?
Both his friends sighed in unison. Taiyo was right. No matter what, photo was true, it has Risa kissing with older man on it. And Taiyo couldn’t cheat on himself that he was pissed. Or maybe jealous?...
…
Hikaru’s legs was shaking. He couldn’t make a proper move. When she asked him what happener He couldn’t answer her. He just asked her to stop and tried to get off the car. Without a goodbye word he just come to school. All the way he felt like someone is following him, but has no strength to even turn his head so just continued walking. His head was empty. He couldn’t think about anything, just pharse “his name is Nakayama Yuma” was hitting his head hardly. Suddenly everything became so obvious. Yuma knew it before. He knew everything. He was In front ot the university’s main gate when he felt someone hit him. He turned around and saw a last person he wanted to see at that time. Yuma was hitting him blindly, but Hikaru didn’t even try to stop him.
-even now! Even now when she decided to back to us you’re with her! Even now! I hate you so much! - he yelled, still hitting Hikaru. The only one what Hika was able to do was to silently listen to his ex best friend talk. And suddenly there was no more hit. Hikaru opened his eyes and spotted Asuka, laid over him. She was guard him with her own body.
-get out of my way - Yuma yelled furiously - it’s not your business! Get out or I will hit you too, I don’t care!
-no - she said, it’s enough.
Nakayama couldn’t stop himself. His anger went too far. He was too much desperate he didn’t even realized what he was going. Hikaru happened just to say that “we are over with Yoriko-san” when he felt like all Asuka’s body is heavily laying on him. Her eyes was closed. Yuma looked at her with his eyes widely opened.
-what the hell you did? - Hikaru whispered to her, really frightened.
-Takaki once said that I have to show you better side of me and this way Inoo-kun forgive me, so I did… tried to… h-help yo-o-u…- she smiled weakly then lost her counsciousness.
…
Keito charged to the canteen like a thunderstorm. Taking a look around he was able to spot three boys sitting in the very last table.
-Isn’t it Keito - Daiki tilted his head.
-seems like… - Taiyo shrugged his shoulders.
-hey - Yuta smiled friendly - what’s wrong with you, you looks bad.
-we have a problem! - Keito tried to catch a breath.
-eh? - Yuta gave him a questioning look.
-seems like Kei beat up a teacher!
-WHAT?! - Daiki and Taiyo asked In unison.
Keito wasn;t able to say more just nodded. Tamamori handed him his bottle of water. After tal king a few sips from it Okamoto added:
-now he’s at principal’s Office and probably he will be expelled.
-but… - Daiki muttered.
-he don’t want to tell why he did it - Keito explained reading his mind.
-let’s go - was Tamamori who stood up first then suddenly his phone called.
-eh? Saya? - he answered, then immediately hund up.
-what?- asked Arioka, hearing a name of his sister. Tamamori dumbfounded yet, just muttered: "Asuka had an accident or... something like this?" ...
…