Title: Treasure Box
Author: Natsu [me]
Pairing: [Main] Tadaiki, !sidepairings TakaYama and Arijima
Rating: PG
Warnings: Yamada, Chinen and Inoo and are GIRLS!
Disclaimer: i don't own anything.
Treasure Box 15.5 [TaDaiki Side Story]
The world is small and two people can prove that. Let me tell you how they can prove it first.
When she was 12, Arioka Daiki left Japan for New York because her parents want to. At first, it feels hard adjusting on her environment. American lifestyle is pretty different from Japanese. But she eventually got used t it as time goes by. She attended an international school for her Junior High. Since she was also entering an international school in Japan, learning English is must so it’s not really hard for her to communicate to others. It’s time for them to pick a club and she picked the art club where she met a Japanese Senpai.
Takaki Yuya, 15, a 3rd year student, also the club president of the Art Club. When he saw a Japanese name on the list of the new members of the club, he got giddy to know who it is. One afternoon, he called a club meeting for the new members. He starts to call each name one by one. “Daiki Arioka,” he said then a girl raised her hand and stood up.
“I’m Daiki Arioka from Class 1-A.” she said then went back to sit on her seat. Takaki smiled lightly and continued what he was doing.
After telling the new members about their rules and regulations, and their new activities, Takaki dismissed their club meeting but told Daiki to stay. Daiki is quite confused but he stayed anyway.
“Hi,” Takaki greeted right after he went out of the club room, “sorry to keep you waiting.” He said while locking the room’s door, giving an apologetic look to Daiki.
“It’s okay, ummmm…” Daiki thinks for a while on what to call to Takaki. They’re in America and honorifics are really not used not like in Japan. She then heard Takaki chuckle.
“Yuya,” he started. “Just call me Yuya.
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“So you’re a pure Japanese.” Takaki stated while walking Daiki home. “But why are you here?”
“Dad is working here and he told us to stay here too since there’ll be no chances for him to go back in Japan because he’s too busy with work.” Daiki replied.
“Is that so…” Takaki moved his head up and down like agreeing on something. “By-“ he was about to say something but was cut off by Daiki.
“Here’s my house,” she said. “Want to have some drink?” she offered but the latter declined. “Thanks for walking me home.”
“No problem,” Takaki replied. Daiki was about to leave but Takaki stopped her. “Would you mind if I ask for your number?” he asked and smiled before fishing out her phone.
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After that fateful day, Daiki knew that Takaki is actually the school’s heartthrob. She was surprised at first but the fact that Takaki is really handsome and cool made her bewilderment subside. Some girls started to envy her too. Simply because Takaki waits for her after class, then they’ll go home together or like during Art Club hours, Takaki will always say that Daiki will stay and wait for him. You can always them mostly together during breaks. Daiki already met Takaki’s parents and the same with Takaki meeting Daiki’s parents/
When you look t them, you’ll think they’re a couple but actually, they’re only friends.
When Takaki graduated in middle school, Daiki felt sad knowing she can’t be with him anymore. But what surprised her is to see Takaki standing in their school gate wearing their school’s senior high uniform when class started again. Daiki ran to him and asked, “I thought you’re going to study in Yale?”
“It’s just a lie.” Takaki patted her head. “I just can’t imagine being away from you.” He smiled at her and an there’s an obvious tint of redness on her face. She’s happy but swatted his hand instead and walk away in embarrassment. Though Takaki clearly knows Daiki is only embarrassed.
It’s not really surprising to everyone that they’ll see the two holding each other’s hand while going to school or even walking Daiki to her classroom then Takaki will give her a kiss on the cheek. And it’s not really surprising knowing that both of them are together, officially.
They shared the same feelings but too afraid to say it since their friendship is at risk. How did they end up together?
Well, it was when Daiki went home late and she didn’t tell Takaki about it. He got angry at her the fact that’s he’s really worried because Takaki is currently in charge of her since Daiki’s parents are away for a business trip. When Daiki arrive, Takaki started to scold her and Daiki asked him why the heck is he really worried? He’s not even her boyfriend at all. And then, there, Takaki angrily said that he likes her so he’s worried on what will happen to Daiki.
Daiki went silent and Takaki wanted to take back his words. She asked if what Takaki said is true and the latter nodded his head but Takaki was more surprised when Daiki threw her body towards him and hug him tightly, telling him how she loves him.
And that’s how they became a couple.
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For 4 years on having a relationship, Takaki and Daiki never did once fight that could lead them to break up. Because they trust each other and they don’t keep secrets. If there’s a little misunderstanding, they simply talk it out and hear each other’s part. They’re a very happy couple not until Takaki met someone.
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Takaki was on his way to Daiki’s house when he bumped to a girl wearing hospital’s clothes. “Are you okay?” he asked but was replied by a blank expression. Takaki scanned the girl and she has a height like Daiki’s. Her hazel eyes gleamed in the dark night which made him remind of his Daiki. Looking at her clothes, Takaki knew where to bring the girl.
“Follow me,” Takaki said while grabbing her hand, taking her to one particular hospital.
When they arrived at the hospital, a tall lanky guy approached them and took the girl away from him. “Are you okay? Are you hurt?” he asked then looked at Takaki. “Thank you for bringing her here.”
“It’s okay.” Takaki replied and looked at his watch. he hurriedly scoffed off after seeing the time. He’s almost late on his appointment with Daiki.
After that incident, Takaki always got to the hospital and befriended that girl. She also met her once when Takaki introduced him to her.
When Daiki saw Takaki talking to that girl, she felt jealous. Takaki is normally close to girls but the way Takaki looks at that girl is different. At first, it’s still okay. Takaki still send her t school, pick her up after school, bring lunch to her, tell her “I love you” everyday, give her kisses and still the same as before.
But what reached her limit is when she saw Takaki talking to that girl again in a café. She knows her boyfriend doesn’t lie to her ‘cause never did once he lied. But she saw him with her very own eyes, chatting happily with that girl since the truth is, Takaki told Daiki that he’s busy so he can’t accompany Daiki on shopping. But in the end, Daiki found him talking to her.
For almost 5 months, she endured the small time both of them have. Takaki is a university student and she understood that he is busy. But ditching her multiple times-yes, she caught them multiple times-is unacceptable. She wants to say it to Takaki but it’s the first time she felt being tight lipped.
Daiki called her parents and asked a favor which the two agreed.
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On her graduation day, she was happy to see him there. After her graduation, they had a dinner together with her family and Takaki. But after that, she asked permission tthat she’ll have a sleepover at Takaki’s house. But she didn’t tell them that Takaki’s parents are not present.
Right after they entered, Takaki’s house, bags were shoved anywhere as their lips locked in hungriness. Fortunately, they managed to go to Takaki’s room at the 2nd floor while both of their lips are locked and their bodies pressed against each other.
Takaki laid down Daiki’s body on the bed before taking her clothes off and Daiki also unbuttoned Takaki’s polo.
Hands travelled in each other’s body, breath hitches, groans and moans filled the room. And they did something they didn’t regretted and that is becoming one.
The next morning, Daiki slipped out of Takaki’s embrace carefully. She took a shower downstairs and as she face the mirror, the red marks on her body is visible. She smiled, also quite embarrassed thinking of what they just did. But her smile turned into a hurtful as silent sobs filled the room.
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Takaki woke up when the light hit his eyes. He smiled to himself because finally they were able to do it. But once his hand reaches to his right where his boyfriend is sleeping, he started to frown when he didn’t touch anything except the sheets of his bed. He sat up and found none of Daiki’s things.
“Daiki?” He called but no one answered. “DAIKI?” He shouted but still none. That’s the time when he saw a note in his side table under his lamp.
It says,
Yuya, sorry for not telling this to you. But maybe by the time you’re going to read this I’m already on my way to Japan. Being with you for 4 years is really fun. I once told you that I don’t want to be hurt, right? But I was. You keep on stabbing my heart once you ditch me for that hospital girl. I once followed you going to the hospital and regretted it after seeing you leaning down for a kiss.
Yuya, you should have told me. If you don’t love me anymore you should have told me than finding it out myself. I hope in the future, when we met again, let’s just stay friends like we were before.
I love Yuya. We had a great relationship. But I think it’s not working. Ever since before, I’m the only one who keeps our relationship going. But it’s too much for me already, Yuya.
Goodbye
-Daiki
Yuya’s tears fell one by one as he read Daiki’s letter. He hurriedly wear his clothes and grabbed his keys before driving himself to the airport but once he arrived there, the plane to Japan just left. And all that was left to him is the letter and the necklace Daiki gave to him for their 4th anniversary.
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Takaki went to Japan a month after Daiki left in case he’ll be able to find her there. But he instead knew that his uncle finally found his long lost cousin. Even though Takaki went back to New York without finding Daiki, at least, he got time to be with his long lost cousin.
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Daiki entered in one of the colleges in Japan, which is Bunka Fukusou Gakuin where she met her first friend in Japan, Chinen Yuri. They are activity partners and Daiki is happy to be partnered with Chinen since Chinen is easy to get along. Both of them are almost together every time. She then met Chinen’s boyfriend which is Morimoto Ryutaro and their other friend, Nakajima Yuto.
Daiki actually has a secret crush on Yuto ever since she met him. But she never told it to anyone not even to Chinen. Once, when Chinen and Daiki was on Chinen’s house, Daiki saw their photo with Chinen’s friend.
“Who’s this?” Daiki asked and Chinen looked at the photo.
“Ah, that?” Chinen started. “She’s Yamada Ryosuke. Mine and Ryutaro’s best friend, and Yuto’s ex-girlfriend.” Daiki stiffened after hearing it.
“Ex-girlfriend?” she asked.
“She died in an accident.”
“Sorry,” Daiki said but Chinen told her it’s okay. Daiki kept on staring the photo because she thinks, she saw the girl before but her train of thoughts got disturbed when Yuto arrived.
It’s not easy for Daiki to hide her feelings because Chinen saw through her. But she never thought she can endure being in friend zone between her and Yuto for almost 8 years. But it’s worth the wait because Yuto confessed to her telling her he loves her. She cried actually, she cried because of happiness. She never thought that, that day will come. She knows Yuto still loves Yamada and she really can’t beat the dead but at least, Yuto learnt to love her. But one thing is that, she, herself, can’t even forget about Takaki.
She’s already happy with Yuto. Already happy with what she has.
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Takaki on the other hand is now with that hospital girl, whose name is Yamada Ryosuke and they’re actually near to be engaged. But when he knew that Yamada’s boyfriend is his cousin, he actually can’t believe it. But Yamada’s cousin, Yabu Kota showed him their photos. Takaki can’t really say “ex-boyfriend” because there’s no proper break-up except to the fact that Yamada’s father hid the truth that she’s alive.
That’s why, when Yamada wants t go back to Japan to know her past, Yuya wants to refuse but Yamada threatened him by breaking up with if he won’t agree. He’s afraid that they’ll meet. Because if they do, he doesn’t know what will happen.
Takaki went to his cousin’s office to greet him. He actually wants Yamada to stay in the apartment but the latter stubbornly wants to go with him. So he told her that she shouldn’t go out of the car until he arrives.
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Daiki rushed towards the building where Yuto owns. She saw the elevator closing but luckily the girl inside stopped it when she shouted to wait. When she’s already inside the elevator, she eyed the girl who’s almost the same height as her. Maybe, a little bit taller than her. She has a familiar face but Daiki is the type of person who doesn’t want to think hard for something not really important.
That’s when she knew that the girl with her is actually Yuto’s cousin’s girlfriend. And when Yuto called her, she told him that she’s with his cousin’s girlfriend and Yuto told her to accompany her. Daiki happily agreed knowing that she’ll be her future cousin-in-law.
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Takaki went to the rest room first to clear his head out. He keeps thinking on what to do if ever Yuto and Yamada will meet. Because he can’t think of anything, he decided to go out and once he did, he saw Yuto in a surprised and confused look.
“Yuto, are you okay?” He asked.
“Yuto, I’m here already.” Someone said in a quite high pitch voice. And familiarity of the voice rang in his ears. He looked at the door’s direction and saw someone whom he wants to see for so long.
“Daiki…” he murmured but not enough for Yuto to hear.
“Ah, Dai-chan, you’re here already.” Yuto said. “he’s my cousin, Takaki Yuya.” Yuto introduced Takai and what Takaki waitig for is Daiki’s reaction. And he got it. Daiki stopped on her tracks and looked at Takaki. Her eyes widen in disbelief.
“Arioka-san, is everything alright?” A girls asked stepping beside Daiki which made Yuya more surprised. “Ah, Yuyan.” She called him. Then Yuya looked at Yuto. He saw how Yuto’s surprised look is and he heard him say, “Yama-chan,” which made Yamada looked at him.
This is getting bad. Takaki thought.
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Seeing Yuya never crossed her mind. Plus, he’s her boyfriend’s cousin. “Yuya…” Daiki never wants for both of them to meet. She never did.
“Arioka-san, is everything alright?” she heard the girl she is with said, and actually she almost forgot that she’s with her.
“Ah, Yuyan,” she heard her call after taking a step beside her.
“Yama-chan…” she heard Yuto call the girl beside her.
Daiki looked at her and now she knows where she has seen her. The hospital girl, Yuto’s ex-girlfriend, and now Takaki’s girlfriend are only one person.
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And that’s when Takaki and Daiki can say that the world is really small.
~to be continued~
A/N: uwaaaa! please comment if you do find this confusing! i just really need to make a side story since you might get curious what is the relationship between Daiki and Takaki...
and well, this answers all... ><
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