Title: Never To Betray You Again
Disclaimer: I didn't own anything except for the plot
Main Character: Yabu, Inoo, Yaotome, Arioka, Yuya, Yamada, Chinen
Summary: Kota locked himself to the world for 3 years and he even have times that he wanted to die already but he was always stopped by unexpected situation like fate didn't want him to die. After visiting a grieve, he accidentally met the most important person in his life which he thought was already dead. He treated it as an opportunity to fix what he have done wrong to him 3 years ago. But the real aftermath of the nightmare happened that years ago just began when the 5 members of Blazerz received a call stating that he knew everything that happened that night and he was planning to take revenge for the death of Sakura Minato.
Genre: romance, mystery, friendship, thriller and death
Rating: PG-13
Author's Note: Another revised version >___ < EnjoyXD
Never To Betray You Again
-Chapter Seven-
"Don't touch me!"
Kota didn't know what to say upon hearing Kei said those words. His eyes were coated with fear that he can't look at him straight to it. It's his fault… everything was his fault why Kei became sensitive to touch. It's his fault why he was experiencing trauma and why it was impossible for him to go back to his normal life. The usual kind and gentle smile was gone and now his face was always covered with sadness and silence. The positive vibe that he always have before was now transformed into negativity making him feel inferior towards other.
Everything was his fault… and he wanted to fix everything by protecting him no matter what.
Despite Kei brushing him off, Kota still followed Kei on his way to the bus station. Even he decline his offer to drive him to school, he wanted to check that he will be safe riding the bus. He concealed his presence while Kei was standing waiting for the bus to arrived. He was just standing there and doing nothing. He took a look at his wrist watch and it was already about time for the bus to arrive but when he lifted his head again he saw a familiar face coming towards the bus station. "Hiro?" he muttered. "This is bad… he must not see Kei." he thought. He immediately run towards Kei who closed his eyes in fear. He was not sure why he did that but he just ignore it and stand besides him to served as a cover from the direction where Hiro was. He was glad he was taller than Kei and he can hide him using his own body. Kei opened his eyes when he felt that someone was beside him. He was about to say something but Kota interrupted "I still insists… you're coming with me." Kota told him directly.
"Kota…why?" Kei muttered. "Why are you so persistent?"
"Because I really wanted to be close to you?" Kota answered. "Let's go… my car was just there. I'll drive you to school or any place you wanted to go."
Kei agreed with Kota's offer and both of them rode his car. He asked if what is the place Kei wanted to go but he told him to go straight to the school already. He was in silence half of the travel and just eyeing the outside view. Kota wondered what he was thinking that very moment, maybe he was feeling uneasy that he was with him all alone, awkward of the silence the two of them was sharing. Kei used to be a jolly guy, he always love to talk, to tell stories of his experience but now that enthusiasm was gone and may not come back again.
"Why are you… so nice to me?" Kei asked him all of a sudden breaking the silence inside. "You told me when we first saw each other that you mistaken me as your old friend but… you're lying right?"
Kota smiled thinking that Kei was quite smart to noticed that. "I am." he answered.
"Then… who are you really? Who are you to me?" Kei asked him straight to his face.
"I am Kota Yabu, a guy who means nothing to you." he introduced himself. "How will I say this… I am in the same high school as you are. We were in different class and with our separate circle of friends." he answered. "I used to admire you because you were a great soccer player in your club. I always… wanted to be a friend to you but because I don't have the courage to make a move first I just ended up observing you from a far."
"Really?" Kei uttered. "Then… why… now? I mean… you wanted to be a friend to me now right?"
"Before graduation arrived you vanished from school. I didn't have a chance to be your friend and I always regret that and then 3 years after I saw you again and I thought it was a chance given to me… to be closer to you." Kota explained. "I knew I look suspicious right now since you can't remember anything about high school but… I don't plan to bring you harm. My intention was purely wanting to be a friend to you so… I wanted you to try trusting me." he continued making a story of his own. He can't say the real thing to Kei, not yet… not this time. He was afraid that if Kei found out the truth he will leave him alone and get mad at him and push him away. Now that they were reunited, he wanted to do his best to do something for Kei's benefit… all for the intention to fix the wrong things he did in the past.
Kei didn't reply to what he said anymore and so Kota just focused on driving. Maybe Kei was still feeling uneasy towards him but he will not give up. After a few more minutes they finally arrived at the school parking area and both decided to go to school together.
…
Checking on the new application forms of the new members of the tennis club, Hikaru was on his way to Daiki's classroom to asked for the work that he let him do. Daiki was now attended to be the secretary of the club while Hikaru was the president. When he arrived at Daiki's classroom he called for his attention and asked for the compilation that he was asking. His secretary give him his report and while having a little chat both of them saw Kota and Kei walking together going to their respective classroom. Naturally, Hikaru made a frown again as if telling that he already have a bad day because he saw Kota's face.
"Wh…why are they together?" Daiki whispered but Hikaru heard him uttered that.
"Did you know that guy? The one with Kota?" Hikaru asked him curiously. He thought that he was pretty and he intended to address him as a woman but then looking at him more showed that he was really a male.
"Ahhh… yeah… he is Kei Inoo… he is my classmate and my best friend." Daiki answered. "He was a transfer student here and so maybe it was your first time to see him again."
"is he… in the same high school as us?" Hikaru asked because looking at him longer made him remember someone he was not sure about.
"W..well…yeah he was but right now Kei was suffering amnesia and he can't remember things about our high school or his childhood memories." Daiki answered though he tried to hide some important information in his story.
Hikaru tried to recall when did he saw Kei first but that time his mind was not functioning the way he want it to be. His purpose on going was already finished and so he decided to leave but before he totally walk away he told Daiki some wise words. "Daiki, I'll give you some tips… don't let your friend be close to that Kota… he is not a type of person you can trust." he advised while tapping his friend's shoulder. "See you later." he uttered as he walk away. Daiki watched as Kei entered their classroom and so he also decided to enter but he passed through Kota who was on his way to his class as well. He bowed down his head so that he can't see his face and then after that he immediately went to Kei's desk who was preparing his books and notes.
Daiki sit down in front of his busy friend and glared at him. "What are you doing with Kota?" Daiki asked him. "Why are you with him?"
"Yo…you saw?" Kei asked and then he sighed. "Well… he was living in the same apartment as I am." he confessed.
"What?" Daiki asked in surprised but he toned down his voice when he noticed that everyone was staring at them. "Really? H…he was living in the same apartment? Is he… is he following you?"
"I don't think so… he lives there first." Kei replied back. He put down the ballpen that he was holding and tried to roll it over his desk. "This morning… I almost met Hiro but thanks to Kota it was prevented. I was so scared that I didn't know what to do and then he came…"
Daiki grabbed Kei on his shoulder using both his hands. "Hoy Kei… get yourself together." he told him. "Have you forgotten… that guy is the one who make your right leg useless…. He is the reason why you need those clutches in order for you to walk he is the one who give you fear and phobia. Don't tell me… your going soft on him…"
"It's not like that…"
"But that is not what I am seeing to you." Daiki disagreed. He remembered Kei's eyes glaring with admiration while looking at Kota and so he will not believe his friends word easily. "Tell me… are you not even mad at him? Don't you even have grudge against him for making your life miserable? Kei… he did cruel things to you."
Grudge? Of course he have, all the reasons to attained that feeling inside of him was all present. He hated Kota not because he injured him but it's because he ruined the trust he give to him. He felt betrayed and what's worst is that it was cause by the number one person he believed all this time. Who will not get mad at that? Who will not be angry with that? But he can't say it to Daiki, he can't tell him verbally that he was mad at Kota because he believed that he was mad at him but also his heart was doubting it sometimes. A complicated feeling he can't comprehend that much.
"Don't tell me… you're still in love with him?" Daiki asked him again and this time he was caught off guard.
"I…I am not." Kei replied straight forward.
"It's better that way… tossed away all the feelings you have for him. It's unnecessary anyway… not this time Kei." Daiki told him but his friend just remained in silence.
…
Blazerz started as an indie group that performed on the busy street of Tokyo. They only have 4 members that time until Ono Daisuke, the one who formed and the leader of the group, became known for his music composition. When they were scouted by a small talent manager, they became more famous until they were finally acknowledge by a larger fan base. Wanting to improve more, they decided to recruit for a new vocalist and that's the time they held an audition for it. Sakura and Kota auditioned for the position and both of them entered the final phase. The level of the two were the same and it was really a hard battle between the two but in the end it was Sakura who made it.
Ono thought that it was a waste for not using Kota's talent on their side and because of that he recruit him as the assistant manager which Kota instantly accepted.
Blazerz reach the peak of their stardom with 5 members. First was Ono Daisuke (25 yrs old), the leader of the group and one of the vocalist. He was also the one who was making the songs that the group performed and he was acknowledge for his great sense in song composition.
Kanata Narusawa (19 yrs old) was the drummer and he was one year older than Sakura and Kota. Among the group he was more attached to Kota because they were attending the same high school and even in the same class. Kota likes him as a friend since he was really reliable but he was actually a coward who was trying to look tough in front of other to blend well with the society. He was also the smallest in height among the 5 guys of the group.
Hiro Kasuko (21 yrs old) was the bassist and a well known cunning person. It is not easy to read what he was thinking making him difficult to talk to. He was opened about his sexual orientation and he was even proud to tell that he was gay and only interested with guys. He is a type of person who agreed on the majority.
Sano Tsumaki (24 yrs old) was the second guitar and he was a perfectionist and because of his personality it always lead him and Ono to argue with each other because there were times that they don't have same opinion regarding the activities of Blazerz. He pushed things that he wanted all the time but despite of some misunderstandings he have a passionate love towards the group.
Sakura Minato (18 years old) was the only girl of the group. She auditioned and won the competition and she was really happy to be part of the group where Ono was part of. She was a big fan of him and she really loves the music he make. She doesn't have a good relationship with Kota and no one knows the reason behind. But 3 years ago she was killed and the murderers were the people in the same group.
Everyone thought that their life will be peaceful forever but then one call change that perception. To hear that someone in the past was trying to take revenge for Sakura's death was threatening to the 5 guys who did that crime. Because of that, Ono summoned the other 4 members and be reunited again since they were disbanded to talk about it in their usual place.
Ono Daisuke (28 yrs old) arrived first. He opened the door of the room that was not used for a long time. Just seeing it reflects so much memories of the past. Just after he opened the door, Sano Tsumaki (27 yrs old) arrived. He was wearing a coat and tie and he looks professional. Sano was now a business man who was working on sales while Ono was working as a doctor in a public hospital and already have a child but separated with his wife.
"Where are the others?" Sano asked Ono who was smoking.
"They're on their way." Ono answered but just after that they heard laughter coming to their direction.
"This place didn't change at all." Hiro Kasuko (24 yrs old) stated. "Yo, long time no see." he salute. "Both of you were looking great." he told the two. Hiro stopped his university and continue his music career in a new group called Fantasy.
"Noisy as always." Sano commented back.
A few more minutes Kota and Kanata arrived at the same time. They just came from school and went straight to that place. Finally the awaited reunion happened and everyone changed after the 3 years that they really don't have a normal meeting with each other.
"There's no need for welcomes and greetings." Sano started. "That is not the purpose why everyone was gathered here. Ono told me that everyone of us received that call and we are here to talk about it."
"Boring." Hiro commented. "We finally got reunited… why don't we celebrate a little? You know it's rare for Kota to join us." he mentioned looking at the guy he was talking to who was sitting besides Kanata. "Compare to others, it was you who I didn't see even ones for those 3 years. You look better actually."
"Shut up Hiro." Ono ordered him. "Like Sano said, the purpose of this conversation was the call we all received at the same time. What do you think about it?"
"Someone knew the truth already." Kanata answered. "Someone wanted to take revenge because we killed Sakura." he continued in a shivering voice. "What should we do? What should we do to protect our self?"
"We are not yet sure if this is really something like that." Ono said. "There is a possibility that this is just a prank."
"Prank is possible but… don't you think the words used by the caller was précised. I don't know but he sounds like he knew everything about us and also the thing that we did that night." Sano talked. "I would be happy if this was only a prank but what if it is not? What if there is really someone who… who wanted to take revenge against us?"
"But how could that happen?" Kanata asked. "We make sure that there is no witness that night. No one knows the things that we did and so… how could that be possible?"
"There are two things possible here." Ono interrupted. "First is that someone betrayed us within this group and sell us out and second is that it was Kei Inoo who was doing this. We all conclude that Kei was already dead because we didn't see him for this 3 years but we all knew that his body was never found that time Sakura's body was discovered. There was a big possibility that he was alive and now he was doing this to us." he explained.
Kota startled when he heard Kei's name, he have a feeling that Kei's name will be mentioned in that conversation and so he prepared himself that he should not leak that Kei is alive to everyone of them. He believed that it was not Kei who did it. Kei can't do it since he lost his memories and so the call comes from someone else.
"I don't think… Kei did it." Kota finally talked.
"I agree too." Hiro agreed just after Kota state his stand in the conversation. "After what we did to him that night do you think he will have the strength to fight against us? If ever he did survive and someone save him…it's been 3 years already since then but he didn't say a thing at all. We live our life normally this 3 years without trouble of being found out."
"Then what about the first thing Ono said?" Kanata asked. "Are you really thinking that there is someone who… betrayed this group?"
"That's absurd… after all the things we did in the past… do you really think someone will do that to us?" Sano asked Ono. He paused for a moment as if he remembered something then he looked at Kota who was silent on his position. "No… that might be possible."
"Oy Sano… are you thinking Kota did it?" Hiro asked all of a sudden.
"But he was the only one who can do it." Sano said. "He have the reason to be mad at us because… we threatened him to do something he didn't want to do. Am I right Kota? Why don't you be honest with us and tell us the truth."
"I… I didn't do it." Kota replied instantly.
"Why don't you just tell us the truth?!" Sano shouted on him.
"Stop it Sano." Ono interrupted. "We don't have any proof that Kota did it. As of now we only have a call telling that he knew what we did but there is a possibility that this could be a prank and someone was just playing a joke on us but there is also a possibility that this could be real. No matter what it is, everyone of us must be careful with our actions. And also for your information, if I found out that there is really someone who betrayed the group… I will not hesitate to finished your life with my own hands." he warned them. "We can't do anything right now, let us take this case for another few days. If it calls again for the second time, we will have this meeting again and talk for the things we should do."
"I…it's just like that?" Kanata asked. "Ono… that's the only thing you will tell us? We just wait? What if it's true? What if there is really someone who have grudge against us? I don't want my present life to be ruined just because of that." he complained.
"You know yourself that we can't do anything as of this moment." Ono replied back.
"Ahhh… Kanata is being scared again." Hiro teased.
"Shut up!" Kanata shouted back like he was still a child who was pissed off easily. He ran away and didn't come back but the others just ignored him since the meeting was already done. Just after that everyone decided to separate ways. Kota was walking alone when he felt a hand tap his shoulder and when he turned back he saw Hiro who was smiling at him.
"It's been a while." Hiro told him. "You've become taller than I am, that's surprising. Anyway… I saw you this morning while I am riding the bus going to my work. Are you with someone? It seems like your talking but I didn't saw who it was since your blocking the view."
Kota remembered about what happened that morning when he heard Hiro said those words. He was glad that he didn't saw Kei. "No… I am not." Kota briefly replied.
"Really? It's just my hallucination?" he muttered. "By the way…can I asked your honest opinion?"
"About what?"
"Do you think… Kei is alive?" Hiro asked him and this time he have a serious expression on his face. He didn't know what Hiro wanted to point out but he didn't like the tone of his voice. He didn't like that part of Hiro where he can't read what he was thinking and what he was planning to do.
"No… I think… his already dead." Kota lied, he can't just spit that he knew Kei was alive.
"Hmmm… that's surprising… you're the last one I can think who will have that kind of opinion." Hiro responded accompanied by a cunning smile. "Be careful on your way home. Jya ne."
Author's Note: As you can see i am not into giving physical descriptions to the characters that are not JUMP member. For the other characters, i let you readers, to imagine how those characters look like physically. I don't know but maybe you can have idea by the personality that the characters haveXD. But for a info on how i can imagine the other members of Blazerz then i will provide you some small details.
Ono - as a leader i can imagine him being a reserved looking guy. He was tall, taller than Kota by centimeters; he have a better body built but not muscular as well. In fashion he always have a shirt with a coat on top. His hair is brown and straight.
Kanata - his height might be the same as Hikaru and the body built as well and he have this light brown hair that were long enough to cover his ears. Back pack is one of his distinguishable point on his fashion.
Hiro - he have a curly mahogany hair with blond highlights at the right part of his head. He is a singer so he have a stylish hairstyle. He have the same height as Kota and he likes wearing cuttered pants and he loves bracelets and necklace.
Sano- he is a businessman so i can imagine him in a suit. Among the others, he was the most formal looking. He loves his black hair in brush ups but he looks better when it was down. He was wearing glasses. He have the same height as Ono.
Sakura - she have a long curly brownish hair. She is sexy and was have the same height as Yuya. She will not be called the Queen if she was not pretty. She looks kind and gentle physically. She loves nail arts and make ups.