...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 2]
Chapter 28 part 2
Take me away…
Atsuko was sitting on a bench on the school's ground and crying. Yamada who was passing by just rolled his eyes. He was a type who ignores crying girls but watching her so miserable he rolled his eyes, and come closer.
Sat next to her then asked:
-are you crying because of Asuka?
She shook her head. Ryosuke opened his eyes widely.
-not?
-I, I.. - she muttered - I’m crying because of Kuramochi-san too, b-but… I’m crying because my heart is in a pain as well.
-darn… - he muttered to himself - I knew it was a bad idea to come and sit with this weird girl. Girls problems… ugh…
-you said something?
It’s when he realized she was observing him all the time.
-no… - he shook his head - so what’s with your heart?
-Atsuko is in pain because of Yabu-kun…
-eh? - Yamada scratch his head.
-He said he loves Atsuko but now he has no time for her, cause he love Ai-chan more. But Atsuko loves him more then Ai-chan can even imagine and it’s so painful.
Yamada pouted. Finding himself in this situation he really regret that he sat with her. If there was something more pissing for him then crying girls it were pathetic girls. He wanted to say something but she was still looking at him, and he found it hard to speak.
-why are you looking at me like this, please stop - he scolded her at first but she shook her head.
-I can’t stop.
-why? - he pouted once again.
-because… - she sighed and her face turned from always childish to very unnatural for her, mature expression - because if I’m not watching your face I don’t know what are you talking to me.
-eh? - he made a sound once again.
-when I’m not doing this, I can’t hear you Yamada-kun. I’m deaf.
…
Risa and Inoo after a very hard day decided to go somewhere together. Thet ended up in a club drinking, trying to forget about everything what happened earlier this day. A bit drunk she spoke:
-ne, Kei… do you like Kuramochi-san, right?
-how can I love someone like her?
-just because it’s her - she smiled, squeezing his hand is hers. Inoo sighed deeply.
-she hurt me, you know?...
-you’ve hurt her too.
-but she was first.
-first? - Risa rolled her eyes - so it means she has to end it beigging you on her knees? It’s enough Kei, you love each other, I could see it in your and her’s eyes earlier… If you won’t stop being harsh on her you will lose her soon.
-I can’t trust her… I don’t know her - he tried to find some excuse but this one sounded really lame, even for him.
-don’t know her? - Risa tilted her head - there is no one but you in this school who knows her the best. She opened her heart in front of you, before she didn’t talk to guys this way. And what the hell you do think? She wouldn’t cut her hair if she doesn’t love you! You have no idea how hard for girl is do cut her hair.
Listening to her words Inoo drank and drank and… drank just to make his mind and heart able to forget.
-so… you think she loves me still? - he asked as much drunk at her at the moment.
-yes.
-so when they expel me from school tomorrow and I won’t see her I will feel suffering in my chest? - he asked another question, fighting with a small hiccup. But he regret in in the same second seeing Risa’s face.
-come on, It was just a lame joke - he tried to make her smile again but it was too late. She had already tears in her eyes. Inoo scratch his head then wrapped his arm around her shoulder to comfort her.
-hey, Riiiiii-saaaa…
-this is all my fault! - she muttered.
-yours? - he rolled his eyes - please.
-if they expel you I….
-…you - he cut her talk - won’t tell a word and be more careful next time, cause I won’t be able to help again.
-Inoo…
-shut up - he smiled and hugged her to his chest.
She cried a little, so he put a finger under her chin and lifted it up to look into her eyes, and scold her for acting childish, but when he did it, and realized how close their faces are…
Risa bit her lip then spoke:
-you shouldn’t… we are drunk… I told you… You love her, and I have someone I like already…
-then stop me - he whispered.
-I can’t… I’m sorry…
They close their eyes and were about to kiss when…
-but I can - they heard someone say - hi smart ass!
There was only one person it this world who could call him this way but voice was different so he almost the same moment knew who was it. Above them stood a girl with lollipop in her hand and wide smile painted on her face.
-Shiori? What are you…
-stopping you from doing stupid things you alcohiolic!
-I’m not - he tried to say but she cut him.
-ah! Kawaii! - she rubbed Risa’s cheek. Risa just tilted her head and gave Inoo questioning look.
-I’m not an alcoholic plus just leave Risa - he said shaking his head in embarrassment.
-Risa? Your name is as cute as your face.
At the statement both of them couldn’t help but laughed a bit, then Risa spoke:
-and yours?
-ah~ I don’t like my name so you can call me any way you like. He calls me Shiori.
-and how the two of you meet?
-I’ve met this small alcoholic drinking in a park some time ago.
-I told you it wasn’t a beer! - Shiori yelled.
-like I believe you - he crossed his arms and Risa laughed again.
-what’s so funny? - both asked in unison.
Risa waved her hand in the air then explained: it’s just that you remind me of his girlfriend and them quarreling all the time. Let me tell you it’s very similar when I watch you two now.
-girlfriend? - Shiori raised her eyebrow taking a look at him.
-well, ex-girlfriend - Risa corrected herself.
-ah right! - she clapped her hands - this one you talked about that night earlier, right?
Inoo just nodded still too much of embarrassed to talk freely with her.
-and you are very similar too Asuka - Risa continued - just like I’ve never seen her with lollipop.
-Asuka… - Shiori smiled but this time it was different smile.
Inoo was about to add something but his phone rang.
-yes?
-where are you? - he heard Yuya.
-in the club, drinking - Inoo said casually.
-are you having fun? - Yuya sounded very irritated.
-what’s your problem huh?
-you are having fun when Asuka is in hospital. That’s my problem.
-what?!
They talked for a while and girls just listened, when Shiori got a message too. Inoo hung up first then bit his lip.
-Risa… can you go home alone?
-sure… what happened?
-she’s…. something happened to her… and… - he muttered - and you - he pointed at Shiori.
-don’t mind me - she said - Jin-gi texted me he drive me home.
-good… - Inoo nodded - I have to go…
-yeah, go to Asuka… - Shiori whispered under her nose, watching him leaving.
…
Riko was watching the wall’s clock when someone called. It was past midnight so she was afraid to answer the phone. What if someone had a bad news about Hikaru? But when she took a look at her cellphone it says “Yaotome Hikaru”. With a sigh of relief she answered.
-Yaotome-kun…
-Riko… Riko… - he whispered. She was almost sure he was crying.
-yes?
-are you sleeping? - he asked.
-no…
-so please… don’t go to sleep… don’t.
-Of course I won’t go. I’m waiting for you to come back home… - she whispered too.
-I can’t back.
-why? Yaotome-kun, are you crying?
She was really worry about him.
-no.
-I can hear you crying…
-I said no! - he said wiping his tears almost immediately.
-where are you?...
-in hell…
…
Yuto was lying on a bed. Everything was not as it suppose to be. Inoo, Asuka, Chinen with Haruna had a relationship’s crisis so is him with Rina. Well he wasn’t in relationship and there was no problem in it for him, he cleared his mind from Suzuka finally and all but he couldn’t deny that fact he missed Rina. Somehow he couldn’t find a courage in himself to say sorry for her. He kissed her, he scolded her, did a lot of bad things and now he was even worse with his pride. Finally he take a look at the clock. It was about 23:00. He scratch his head and took a phone.
-yes? - he heard her voice but he was too much of coward to say something.
-oh please Nakajima-san! If you are bored and wants to have some fun go somewhere with your friend don’t bother me!
-Rina… - he whispered.
If he could see by the phone he could see her standing in front of the window, with hand on her chest, hitting it lightly to make her heard beat again.
-Rina… are you there?
-I am - she said trying to sound casually.
-I…
He wanted to add something but he realized that phone call was ended already. He took a look at his cell phone. Battery is empty, was the message before it turned off.
…
Riko fully dressed, with an umbrella in her free hand talked to him still as she promised not to end the call and looked for him everywhere. Finally with a sigh of resignation she asked one more time:
-please tell me where are you…
-I think I’m near to the park… - he said, and that’s when she spotted him. Kneeling down on the ground he was crying like a little kid. Her heart stopped for a while. Without more thinking she run to him. Don’t know what to say she just patted his arm. When he raised his hear up and realized it was her he caught her wrist and pulled her on the ground. She kneeled as well as him, in front of him, watching his face.
-you really came… - he whispered, wipind another tears from his cheek.
Next thing he knew was her arms wrapped around his neck and her hugging him tightly.
…
Chapter 28 [part 2]
Chapter 28 part 2
Take me away…
Atsuko was sitting on a bench on the school's ground and crying. Yamada who was passing by just rolled his eyes. He was a type who ignores crying girls but watching her so miserable he rolled his eyes, and come closer.
Sat next to her then asked:
-are you crying because of Asuka?
She shook her head. Ryosuke opened his eyes widely.
-not?
-I, I.. - she muttered - I’m crying because of Kuramochi-san too, b-but… I’m crying because my heart is in a pain as well.
-darn… - he muttered to himself - I knew it was a bad idea to come and sit with this weird girl. Girls problems… ugh…
-you said something?
It’s when he realized she was observing him all the time.
-no… - he shook his head - so what’s with your heart?
-Atsuko is in pain because of Yabu-kun…
-eh? - Yamada scratch his head.
-He said he loves Atsuko but now he has no time for her, cause he love Ai-chan more. But Atsuko loves him more then Ai-chan can even imagine and it’s so painful.
Yamada pouted. Finding himself in this situation he really regret that he sat with her. If there was something more pissing for him then crying girls it were pathetic girls. He wanted to say something but she was still looking at him, and he found it hard to speak.
-why are you looking at me like this, please stop - he scolded her at first but she shook her head.
-I can’t stop.
-why? - he pouted once again.
-because… - she sighed and her face turned from always childish to very unnatural for her, mature expression - because if I’m not watching your face I don’t know what are you talking to me.
-eh? - he made a sound once again.
-when I’m not doing this, I can’t hear you Yamada-kun. I’m deaf.
…
Risa and Inoo after a very hard day decided to go somewhere together. Thet ended up in a club drinking, trying to forget about everything what happened earlier this day. A bit drunk she spoke:
-ne, Kei… do you like Kuramochi-san, right?
-how can I love someone like her?
-just because it’s her - she smiled, squeezing his hand is hers. Inoo sighed deeply.
-she hurt me, you know?...
-you’ve hurt her too.
-but she was first.
-first? - Risa rolled her eyes - so it means she has to end it beigging you on her knees? It’s enough Kei, you love each other, I could see it in your and her’s eyes earlier… If you won’t stop being harsh on her you will lose her soon.
-I can’t trust her… I don’t know her - he tried to find some excuse but this one sounded really lame, even for him.
-don’t know her? - Risa tilted her head - there is no one but you in this school who knows her the best. She opened her heart in front of you, before she didn’t talk to guys this way. And what the hell you do think? She wouldn’t cut her hair if she doesn’t love you! You have no idea how hard for girl is do cut her hair.
Listening to her words Inoo drank and drank and… drank just to make his mind and heart able to forget.
-so… you think she loves me still? - he asked as much drunk at her at the moment.
-yes.
-so when they expel me from school tomorrow and I won’t see her I will feel suffering in my chest? - he asked another question, fighting with a small hiccup. But he regret in in the same second seeing Risa’s face.
-come on, It was just a lame joke - he tried to make her smile again but it was too late. She had already tears in her eyes. Inoo scratch his head then wrapped his arm around her shoulder to comfort her.
-hey, Riiiiii-saaaa…
-this is all my fault! - she muttered.
-yours? - he rolled his eyes - please.
-if they expel you I….
-…you - he cut her talk - won’t tell a word and be more careful next time, cause I won’t be able to help again.
-Inoo…
-shut up - he smiled and hugged her to his chest.
She cried a little, so he put a finger under her chin and lifted it up to look into her eyes, and scold her for acting childish, but when he did it, and realized how close their faces are…
Risa bit her lip then spoke:
-you shouldn’t… we are drunk… I told you… You love her, and I have someone I like already…
-then stop me - he whispered.
-I can’t… I’m sorry…
They close their eyes and were about to kiss when…
-but I can - they heard someone say - hi smart ass!
There was only one person it this world who could call him this way but voice was different so he almost the same moment knew who was it. Above them stood a girl with lollipop in her hand and wide smile painted on her face.
-Shiori? What are you…
-stopping you from doing stupid things you alcohiolic!
-I’m not - he tried to say but she cut him.
-ah! Kawaii! - she rubbed Risa’s cheek. Risa just tilted her head and gave Inoo questioning look.
-I’m not an alcoholic plus just leave Risa - he said shaking his head in embarrassment.
-Risa? Your name is as cute as your face.
At the statement both of them couldn’t help but laughed a bit, then Risa spoke:
-and yours?
-ah~ I don’t like my name so you can call me any way you like. He calls me Shiori.
-and how the two of you meet?
-I’ve met this small alcoholic drinking in a park some time ago.
-I told you it wasn’t a beer! - Shiori yelled.
-like I believe you - he crossed his arms and Risa laughed again.
-what’s so funny? - both asked in unison.
Risa waved her hand in the air then explained: it’s just that you remind me of his girlfriend and them quarreling all the time. Let me tell you it’s very similar when I watch you two now.
-girlfriend? - Shiori raised her eyebrow taking a look at him.
-well, ex-girlfriend - Risa corrected herself.
-ah right! - she clapped her hands - this one you talked about that night earlier, right?
Inoo just nodded still too much of embarrassed to talk freely with her.
-and you are very similar too Asuka - Risa continued - just like I’ve never seen her with lollipop.
-Asuka… - Shiori smiled but this time it was different smile.
Inoo was about to add something but his phone rang.
-yes?
-where are you? - he heard Yuya.
-in the club, drinking - Inoo said casually.
-are you having fun? - Yuya sounded very irritated.
-what’s your problem huh?
-you are having fun when Asuka is in hospital. That’s my problem.
-what?!
They talked for a while and girls just listened, when Shiori got a message too. Inoo hung up first then bit his lip.
-Risa… can you go home alone?
-sure… what happened?
-she’s…. something happened to her… and… - he muttered - and you - he pointed at Shiori.
-don’t mind me - she said - Jin-gi texted me he drive me home.
-good… - Inoo nodded - I have to go…
-yeah, go to Asuka… - Shiori whispered under her nose, watching him leaving.
…
Riko was watching the wall’s clock when someone called. It was past midnight so she was afraid to answer the phone. What if someone had a bad news about Hikaru? But when she took a look at her cellphone it says “Yaotome Hikaru”. With a sigh of relief she answered.
-Yaotome-kun…
-Riko… Riko… - he whispered. She was almost sure he was crying.
-yes?
-are you sleeping? - he asked.
-no…
-so please… don’t go to sleep… don’t.
-Of course I won’t go. I’m waiting for you to come back home… - she whispered too.
-I can’t back.
-why? Yaotome-kun, are you crying?
She was really worry about him.
-no.
-I can hear you crying…
-I said no! - he said wiping his tears almost immediately.
-where are you?...
-in hell…
…
Yuto was lying on a bed. Everything was not as it suppose to be. Inoo, Asuka, Chinen with Haruna had a relationship’s crisis so is him with Rina. Well he wasn’t in relationship and there was no problem in it for him, he cleared his mind from Suzuka finally and all but he couldn’t deny that fact he missed Rina. Somehow he couldn’t find a courage in himself to say sorry for her. He kissed her, he scolded her, did a lot of bad things and now he was even worse with his pride. Finally he take a look at the clock. It was about 23:00. He scratch his head and took a phone.
-yes? - he heard her voice but he was too much of coward to say something.
-oh please Nakajima-san! If you are bored and wants to have some fun go somewhere with your friend don’t bother me!
-Rina… - he whispered.
If he could see by the phone he could see her standing in front of the window, with hand on her chest, hitting it lightly to make her heard beat again.
-Rina… are you there?
-I am - she said trying to sound casually.
-I…
He wanted to add something but he realized that phone call was ended already. He took a look at his cell phone. Battery is empty, was the message before it turned off.
…
Riko fully dressed, with an umbrella in her free hand talked to him still as she promised not to end the call and looked for him everywhere. Finally with a sigh of resignation she asked one more time:
-please tell me where are you…
-I think I’m near to the park… - he said, and that’s when she spotted him. Kneeling down on the ground he was crying like a little kid. Her heart stopped for a while. Without more thinking she run to him. Don’t know what to say she just patted his arm. When he raised his hear up and realized it was her he caught her wrist and pulled her on the ground. She kneeled as well as him, in front of him, watching his face.
-you really came… - he whispered, wipind another tears from his cheek.
Next thing he knew was her arms wrapped around his neck and her hugging him tightly.
…