...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 1]
[Warning: it sucks...]
Chapter 27
It was foolish to leave you
Wonder if I will regret it
The wind blows hard
I worry if you don't wear enough clothes and let yourself in the cold
Walking slowly by the hall was Rina. Her and Yuto still in fighting terms. Avoiding him as much as possible still she couldn’t forget what happened at the terrace that day when she won her dance competition. “I’ll do something in 30 seconds. You still have some time to escape” -his warning came to her mind. But the question was - if she knew what he’s going to do would she escape?
-Good morning Rina-chan - his voice interrupted her thoughts.
-oh! You frightened me - she said putting hand on her chest. Yabu Kota smiled a little.
-Actually I said hello earlier but you seemed not to listen.
-I was… thinking? - she said but it sounded more like question.
-You tell me - he pointed but seeing confusion still painted on her face he just ruffled her hair - or not if you don’t feel like it.
Finally Rina gave him a weak smile. To her he was weird, and messing with her hair was kind of rude in her eyes, but he was just like this, his kindness was something she couldn’t avoid. No one could. That’s what she learnt from hanging out with Yuto’s clique.
-Actually Yabu-senpai - she asked finally, narrowing her eyes - what are you doing here?
-here?
-well it’s not your department plus this is not Takahashi-san’s department as well - she tried to make a point.
-what’s with boys? - he crossed his arms.
-ahh… no, wait - she tilted her head to the right - I’m pretty sure that at this hour there’s no one of them here.
At that Kota couldn’t help but laughed a bit, then spoke: so… the conclusion is?
-you are here for me? - she touched her chest with a finger while saying “me”.
-Un - he nodded - I wanted to talk with you , can we?
-sure… - she said obviously puzzled by the fact Yabu Kota came to her.
-great - he clapped his hands together - shall we then? - at the end he gestured for her to continue walking.
…
-You! - he heard her say, and then immediately he felt like she grabbed him by his collar and pulled to her side. Good thing that he had this reflex and he didn’t hit her head with his own while landing on the wall, technicall with her in his arms. Or in one arm, cause another was laid on the wall. Her face in his chest.
-Shock! - Kei said at a first moment.
-how disappointing - she pouted a bit - I wanted you to bump onto me.
Watching her face he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
-why?
-It’s easy, I wanted you to hug me - she explained so casually.
Shooking his head he spoke:
-no wonder, you’re crazy person Risa-chan. And taking things straight I AM hugging you now.
-ah, right! - Risa made a gap between them and clapped her hands together.
-are you trying to flirt with me? - he raised his eyebrow but still smiling.
-are you kidding me? - she smiled back - for your information there is already a person who I like.
-oh, really?
-Un! - Risa nodded, giving him deep look, straight into his eyes.
-You’re doing it again!
-Doing what? - she smiled mischievously - ok, ok sorry. I just think that your expression when you’re confused is cute and funny.
-I’m not confused!
-but still you’re cute and funny - she winked at him.
-If you like someone you better be careful - Inoo put a finger on her arm and pushed it softly - he might see you with me and might take things wrong.
-the only one person who takes things wrong is you. Especially when it comes to girls you like.
After that Risa gave him meaningful look. His reaction was too obvious.
-If we are finished with hugging you can I go?
-No - she shook her head still smiling then held his hand. Squeezed it with her second hand. Waving his hand like that she added: I’m bored Kei-kun…
-Bored? - he took his eyebrow - I don’t think so.
-Eeeh?
-You’re acting to much of cute today. For me is like a sign.
-I’m acting cute, cause I am cute - she said.
For him she sounded like offended but he know her this much to know she’s only acting. She was Risa after all. A person who can manipulate people brilliantly and always gets what she wants. But in the same time it was so interesting how often she fails with her abilities in front of him. Is it him who is this smart or it’s her who is too weak to be his opponent? “Asuka would never…” his mind spoke to him. Immediately he shook his head.
-What? - letting go of his hand, Risa gave him a questioning look.
-Nothing interesting - he answered, but noticed that she’s not listening to him at all. Her attention was turned to some other place. Following her gaze his heart stopped when he noticed HER. Finally she came to school.
…
As soon as Yuto spotted Suzuka in the crowd of students he grabbed her hand and pulled her. She was too shocked to say a word, just let him do it. Found herself dragged at the rooftop. When they finally arrived there a first person she spotted in the corner of her eye was Takaki Yuya. Unintentionally she stopped on her track, but Yuto pulled her once again, seeming not to care about her reaction. Takaki’s eyes were wide open.
-finally the three of us are here. To-get-her - Yuto said first - is there anyone who wants to say something or it’s me who should start? Or end… this farce.
Both Suzuka and Yuya stayed in silence too afraid of Yuto at that moment.
-fine - he said through his teeth - then I said something first.
Suzuka bit her lip.
-you two are the biggest idiots in the world.
Takaki put his head down. He couldn’t look Yuto in the eyes. Realizing it Yuto sighed and added:
-but…at the same time the two of you are my friends. And I would be a biggest jerk not doing this what am I going to do now.
-Yuto… - Suzuka whispered, with tears in her eyes.
-Shut up - he cut her talk - and wipe your tears, I can’t speak when you’re crying.
Immediately she did what she was asked.
-as I said before… - Nakajima continued - I would be a jerk and I feel like being a jerk doesn’t suit me well.
-trying to joke it a moment like this - Takaki shook his head in disbelief - are you trying to be cool, man?
-is it being cool better than being jerk? - Yuto forced himself to a weak smile. Yuya just nodded.
-I know everything already. I know about you kissing him - he pointed at Suzuka - and about you loving her. I can’t help it if she choose you over me, right? I can’t force her to love me. And there is no point in being together if she’s not happy with me, but this thing you already know cause she broke up with me few days ago. So… I would be a bad boyfriend and it wouldn’t be love if I make her sad on purpose just to take a revenge. I’m in pain. Yes. Both of you hurt me. You as my friend, she as the person I love…loved - Yuto corrected himself taking a deep breath - but time flies fast. I will recover soon. Hopefully. I gathered you here just to tell you I can let her go, and… that I can accept your relationship. Takaki!
-hai!
-take good care about her, got it? If I ever see her crying because of you I will definitely divest her of you! Am I clear?
-yes… - Takaki nodded.
-and you - he pointed at Suzuka.
-yes? - she muttred through tears.
-go to Haruna and thank her on your knees that I didn’t kill both of you. That’s all what I had to say. I’m done so I’ll be off first. See you around.
Blowing some air while coming back to class, then putting hands into his pockets Nakajima Yuto whispered to himself: I did right thing, right?
…
Daiki was at the field, playing soccer with Tamamori and Taiyo. Airi, Mirai and Saya were watching them from the bleechers.
-Ayukawa-senpai looks really cool in this uniform - Saya pointed.
-oh really? - Mirai gave her a look - and Tamamori-senpai?
-he’s the coolest of cool, of course - she explained, like it was something very obvious. Her frends couldn’t help but giggled at her statement.
-Why are you so happy? - they heard someone.
-Keito-kun! - Airi waved making some space between her and Mirai - come, sit with us.
Mirai and Saya changed looks. Since when Airi was so happy about seeing Keito, when Daiki was around? - that’s what the two of them thought.
-did you talked with her - he asked them.
-with who? - Mirai gave him questioning look.
-with Asuka-chan… she came to school today.
-eeeh?! - girls made a noise in unison.
-I saw her around university area when I was looking for Chinen-kun.
-And what’s with her? - Mirai asked.
-I don’t know… I couldn’t find a courage to talk with her. But she spotted me and waved…
-ahhhh~ this is bad… - Airi sighed.
-but after all finally she came - Saya said - come on! she’s Asuka you forgot? She’s strong! I’ll text her if she wants to go on karaoke after school with us. What do you think?
-I’ll join you too if… it’s not a problem - they heard Yuto from behind.
Seeing him Mirai couldn’t help but pouted, but Saya secretly elbowed her then said with a warm smile: of course, more us is better, right Mirai-chan?
-yeah - the latter muttered.
-I know that Mirai-chan is mad - Yuto said like she wasn’t there - but I’ve already apologized to Haru.
-So let’s invite Haru too! - Keito suggested.
-why not. I think it’s great idea! - Airi clapped her hands happily - and Haruna-chan…
-I won’t go.
-honestly, guys - Mirai rolled her eyes - could you stop showing yourselfs out from nowhere?
Yuto literally chuckled.
-sorry - Haruna shrugged her shoulders - and sorry again, but I won’t go.
-why?
-because I have to take care of my brother today.
-then take him with us! - Keito said.
-believe me you don’t know what are you talking about…
…
Chapter 27 [part 1]
[Warning: it sucks...]
Chapter 27
It was foolish to leave you
Wonder if I will regret it
The wind blows hard
I worry if you don't wear enough clothes and let yourself in the cold
Walking slowly by the hall was Rina. Her and Yuto still in fighting terms. Avoiding him as much as possible still she couldn’t forget what happened at the terrace that day when she won her dance competition. “I’ll do something in 30 seconds. You still have some time to escape” -his warning came to her mind. But the question was - if she knew what he’s going to do would she escape?
-Good morning Rina-chan - his voice interrupted her thoughts.
-oh! You frightened me - she said putting hand on her chest. Yabu Kota smiled a little.
-Actually I said hello earlier but you seemed not to listen.
-I was… thinking? - she said but it sounded more like question.
-You tell me - he pointed but seeing confusion still painted on her face he just ruffled her hair - or not if you don’t feel like it.
Finally Rina gave him a weak smile. To her he was weird, and messing with her hair was kind of rude in her eyes, but he was just like this, his kindness was something she couldn’t avoid. No one could. That’s what she learnt from hanging out with Yuto’s clique.
-Actually Yabu-senpai - she asked finally, narrowing her eyes - what are you doing here?
-here?
-well it’s not your department plus this is not Takahashi-san’s department as well - she tried to make a point.
-what’s with boys? - he crossed his arms.
-ahh… no, wait - she tilted her head to the right - I’m pretty sure that at this hour there’s no one of them here.
At that Kota couldn’t help but laughed a bit, then spoke: so… the conclusion is?
-you are here for me? - she touched her chest with a finger while saying “me”.
-Un - he nodded - I wanted to talk with you , can we?
-sure… - she said obviously puzzled by the fact Yabu Kota came to her.
-great - he clapped his hands together - shall we then? - at the end he gestured for her to continue walking.
…
-You! - he heard her say, and then immediately he felt like she grabbed him by his collar and pulled to her side. Good thing that he had this reflex and he didn’t hit her head with his own while landing on the wall, technicall with her in his arms. Or in one arm, cause another was laid on the wall. Her face in his chest.
-Shock! - Kei said at a first moment.
-how disappointing - she pouted a bit - I wanted you to bump onto me.
Watching her face he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
-why?
-It’s easy, I wanted you to hug me - she explained so casually.
Shooking his head he spoke:
-no wonder, you’re crazy person Risa-chan. And taking things straight I AM hugging you now.
-ah, right! - Risa made a gap between them and clapped her hands together.
-are you trying to flirt with me? - he raised his eyebrow but still smiling.
-are you kidding me? - she smiled back - for your information there is already a person who I like.
-oh, really?
-Un! - Risa nodded, giving him deep look, straight into his eyes.
-You’re doing it again!
-Doing what? - she smiled mischievously - ok, ok sorry. I just think that your expression when you’re confused is cute and funny.
-I’m not confused!
-but still you’re cute and funny - she winked at him.
-If you like someone you better be careful - Inoo put a finger on her arm and pushed it softly - he might see you with me and might take things wrong.
-the only one person who takes things wrong is you. Especially when it comes to girls you like.
After that Risa gave him meaningful look. His reaction was too obvious.
-If we are finished with hugging you can I go?
-No - she shook her head still smiling then held his hand. Squeezed it with her second hand. Waving his hand like that she added: I’m bored Kei-kun…
-Bored? - he took his eyebrow - I don’t think so.
-Eeeh?
-You’re acting to much of cute today. For me is like a sign.
-I’m acting cute, cause I am cute - she said.
For him she sounded like offended but he know her this much to know she’s only acting. She was Risa after all. A person who can manipulate people brilliantly and always gets what she wants. But in the same time it was so interesting how often she fails with her abilities in front of him. Is it him who is this smart or it’s her who is too weak to be his opponent? “Asuka would never…” his mind spoke to him. Immediately he shook his head.
-What? - letting go of his hand, Risa gave him a questioning look.
-Nothing interesting - he answered, but noticed that she’s not listening to him at all. Her attention was turned to some other place. Following her gaze his heart stopped when he noticed HER. Finally she came to school.
…
As soon as Yuto spotted Suzuka in the crowd of students he grabbed her hand and pulled her. She was too shocked to say a word, just let him do it. Found herself dragged at the rooftop. When they finally arrived there a first person she spotted in the corner of her eye was Takaki Yuya. Unintentionally she stopped on her track, but Yuto pulled her once again, seeming not to care about her reaction. Takaki’s eyes were wide open.
-finally the three of us are here. To-get-her - Yuto said first - is there anyone who wants to say something or it’s me who should start? Or end… this farce.
Both Suzuka and Yuya stayed in silence too afraid of Yuto at that moment.
-fine - he said through his teeth - then I said something first.
Suzuka bit her lip.
-you two are the biggest idiots in the world.
Takaki put his head down. He couldn’t look Yuto in the eyes. Realizing it Yuto sighed and added:
-but…at the same time the two of you are my friends. And I would be a biggest jerk not doing this what am I going to do now.
-Yuto… - Suzuka whispered, with tears in her eyes.
-Shut up - he cut her talk - and wipe your tears, I can’t speak when you’re crying.
Immediately she did what she was asked.
-as I said before… - Nakajima continued - I would be a jerk and I feel like being a jerk doesn’t suit me well.
-trying to joke it a moment like this - Takaki shook his head in disbelief - are you trying to be cool, man?
-is it being cool better than being jerk? - Yuto forced himself to a weak smile. Yuya just nodded.
-I know everything already. I know about you kissing him - he pointed at Suzuka - and about you loving her. I can’t help it if she choose you over me, right? I can’t force her to love me. And there is no point in being together if she’s not happy with me, but this thing you already know cause she broke up with me few days ago. So… I would be a bad boyfriend and it wouldn’t be love if I make her sad on purpose just to take a revenge. I’m in pain. Yes. Both of you hurt me. You as my friend, she as the person I love…loved - Yuto corrected himself taking a deep breath - but time flies fast. I will recover soon. Hopefully. I gathered you here just to tell you I can let her go, and… that I can accept your relationship. Takaki!
-hai!
-take good care about her, got it? If I ever see her crying because of you I will definitely divest her of you! Am I clear?
-yes… - Takaki nodded.
-and you - he pointed at Suzuka.
-yes? - she muttred through tears.
-go to Haruna and thank her on your knees that I didn’t kill both of you. That’s all what I had to say. I’m done so I’ll be off first. See you around.
Blowing some air while coming back to class, then putting hands into his pockets Nakajima Yuto whispered to himself: I did right thing, right?
…
Daiki was at the field, playing soccer with Tamamori and Taiyo. Airi, Mirai and Saya were watching them from the bleechers.
-Ayukawa-senpai looks really cool in this uniform - Saya pointed.
-oh really? - Mirai gave her a look - and Tamamori-senpai?
-he’s the coolest of cool, of course - she explained, like it was something very obvious. Her frends couldn’t help but giggled at her statement.
-Why are you so happy? - they heard someone.
-Keito-kun! - Airi waved making some space between her and Mirai - come, sit with us.
Mirai and Saya changed looks. Since when Airi was so happy about seeing Keito, when Daiki was around? - that’s what the two of them thought.
-did you talked with her - he asked them.
-with who? - Mirai gave him questioning look.
-with Asuka-chan… she came to school today.
-eeeh?! - girls made a noise in unison.
-I saw her around university area when I was looking for Chinen-kun.
-And what’s with her? - Mirai asked.
-I don’t know… I couldn’t find a courage to talk with her. But she spotted me and waved…
-ahhhh~ this is bad… - Airi sighed.
-but after all finally she came - Saya said - come on! she’s Asuka you forgot? She’s strong! I’ll text her if she wants to go on karaoke after school with us. What do you think?
-I’ll join you too if… it’s not a problem - they heard Yuto from behind.
Seeing him Mirai couldn’t help but pouted, but Saya secretly elbowed her then said with a warm smile: of course, more us is better, right Mirai-chan?
-yeah - the latter muttered.
-I know that Mirai-chan is mad - Yuto said like she wasn’t there - but I’ve already apologized to Haru.
-So let’s invite Haru too! - Keito suggested.
-why not. I think it’s great idea! - Airi clapped her hands happily - and Haruna-chan…
-I won’t go.
-honestly, guys - Mirai rolled her eyes - could you stop showing yourselfs out from nowhere?
Yuto literally chuckled.
-sorry - Haruna shrugged her shoulders - and sorry again, but I won’t go.
-why?
-because I have to take care of my brother today.
-then take him with us! - Keito said.
-believe me you don’t know what are you talking about…
…