As Seasons Change Chapter 23
Disclaimer: Frightened Haruka and evil Yuki belongs to me :D
Winter Chapter 3: Questions Answered
“I am Tanaka Yukihiro.” Haruka let out a small whimper from behind me. “Surprised?” he spoke again towards a shocked me. “You really are just a kid, aren’t you, Ryo.Su.Ke.Kun?” He mocked. I gritted my teeth. What does this freak want? “You really should heed warnings” he chuckled “but regret always comes at the end, doesn’t it?” he continued. Realization washed over me. He noticed and spoke arrogantly “Yes. I was the one who followed you. I was the person who sent that message. And of course, I was the one to watch you stupidly wait for Haruka in that restaurant. Too bad I couldn’t see your face when she broke up with you” He took a step forward and I felt Haruka’s grip tighten. She was frightened.
“And you, Haruka” Tanaka Yukihiro’s voice turned even colder than before. “Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.” He drew nearer “Breaking up with this wimp was the best decision you ever made….but your idiocy just now crushed all hope of me letting this guy get away safely” he paused and pretended to think “I’m beginning to wonder whether you forgot what happened to your mother when she one-sidedly broke off our engagement” Haruka flinched at the reminiscence of the event. “I stopped halfway, didn’t you know? ‘Cause I came to realize your mother must have done it at your request, and I know you must have gotten a push from somebody else” he stared down at me. If only looks could kill I felt Goosebumps rise “Took me a while to figure out this idol was the one.” He sneered “Good thing business finished early and I was able to launch my plan to make you suffer more soon than expected.” I took a boxing stance as he walked even closer, releasing Haruka’s cold hands from my arm.
“Trying to act tough?” he jeered “Futile”. “Shut up” I said, annoyed at the max. He cocked an eyebrow at me. “You’re seriously challenging me, young man?” he stopped walking “Fine, let’s do this one-on-one, fair and square” he motioned me to come closer. “Ryosuke, don’t” Haruka said weakly as I walked towards Tanaka Yukihiro. “Sorry, Haruka. I can’t let him do what he wants any longer.” Yukihiro just smirked smugly.
“No one’s gonna help you here” he spoke out as we stood facing each other, keeping a safe distance between us. With those words I came to realize that the once couple filled park was now silent. No one else was around and I suddenly felt as if the air has been sucked and closed around us. Haruka fumbled for her cellphone and Yukihiro chuckled lowly “Stupid girl. You want to destroy your boyfriend’s rep?” Haruka stopped mid-motion. “Haruka, just do it!” I said distracted, Yukihiro grabbed the chance and successfully punched me in the stomach. I staggered backwards, clutching the throbbing spot. He laughed like a maniac at my bent figure.
“You thought you could beat me?” He mocked, lightly coming towards me. “Stupid cou-“ he didn’t get to finish his sentence as I planted my fist on his arrogant face. I tried to plant another but he dodged it. He touched his bleeding lip and stared at the blood on his finger. He grinned. “Not bad” there was a glint in his eyes that made my blood run cold “You’re a dead man” I saw stars as his swift punch hit my head. More blows came at me, and I wasn’t able to dodge. The vertigo became even worse with every hit.
The sudden lack of punches caught my attention and with the remaining strength I focused my sight and saw Haruka trying to hold Yukihiro back with all her might. Without as much as a blink, Yukihiro slapped her square on the cheek. The sound seemed to echo through the air. As if in slow motion, I watched her body fall and her head hit the bench.
“HARUKA!” I screamed, the pain in my body fully replaced with horror as I saw blood trickle down her forehead. “Serves her right” Yukihiro scoffed. Is he a man at all? I rushed to Haruka’s side but Yukihiro stopped me with another blow. I felt my consciousness begin to fail me as I felt my body hit the hard ground and Yukihiro continued kicking and stepping on me. Haruka. I faintly heard sirens and Yukihiro’s movement stopped. “That bitch called the authorities after all!” Yukihiro breathed out annoyed. “Consider yourself lucky this time boy, but believe me you’ll die at my hands” He dared whisper to me and I heard his hurried footsteps leaving us.
Please let Haruka be allright. And I blacked out.
つづく
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We're nearing the end XD Oh, and i was wondering if you could tell me what you think about Yama-chan being unable to fight back, that would be very much appreciated :) Thank you for commenting shanehorlina aniereimagic and chartreuse76 :D Thank you for chap 22 readers :D