By your side

Bokutachi Wa Benkyou Ga Dekinai

One-Shot

" Uruka, Ogata and Furuhashi grades are really higher than previously, Nariyuki. Your effort is making great results, however..." In that moment, principal's eyes had read the hidden fear within the young boy before him " Do you know what are you going to do, when high school is over?"

Nariyuki felt that principal's words stroke his heart, directly. His mind was empty without any answer, his mind was empty as a new paper sheet. He stood up for that chair where he was " I still don't know, I really don't know"

The older man gave an advice to his confused student " Think about what will make you happy, Nariyuki. I believe it is the best way to solve this question. It is an important answer for your entire life. I suggest you to take some time during your day to think about it. You may leave now"

A weak sentence "Yes, excuse me. And… Thank you" ran away from his lips, he was without strength to think straight.

The slim boy gave a fake smile, then, he left the principal's room. The only thing clear was that he was the only one without a way to follow, and an increasing fear of an empty future was consuming his will to enjoy a better life with his family and friends.

He was so lost inside his negative daydream, that he didn't notice Uruka calling him. His cold mood were warmed up, when he felt her gracious hands touching his shoulder, softly.

"Uruka! I thought yourswimming training was already finished" His voice came out weak again. Short haired young swimmer noticed his tension, his indecision, and she decided to help him.

" It was over a bit ago. Are you going home now?"

He replied confused

"Maybe, no... I mean, I am going home now"

When he was passing by her, he felt the warmth of her hand holding his hand "Stop, Nariyuki. You don't need to solve anything during this night"

"What do you mean?" He asked fearful of her answer

She embraced him kindly " We will find out what you will do about your future. I will be here with you searching for this treasure. It doesn't matter the time it takes"

"How are you so sure about this? I don't have any vague idea of what I want for myself out of here. You must think I'm the worst guy ever"

She made a sign of no with her fingers " You are strong enough to accept that you are in doubt. I think you are amazing to read peoples needs, as well as to teach them. you're truly strong and honest, even with your weakness"

Time stood frozen after she said that phrase, because she kissed his lips slowly and with tons of affection. A romanticattitude he copied grabbing her delicate waist.

During their kiss, he noticed his doubts being destroyed by her belief in him.

"We are a team, we'll overcome these walls together. I am rooting for you. Never forget this, ok?" He smiled, as long as they gazed each other, silently. Taken by no more silent mutual desires, their kisses started again.

Minutes later, while they were walking under a starless sky, Nariyuki felt that his fears were smaller, since Uruka was by his side. Feeling the kindness of her skin, that mysterious future seemed less ugly, less scarierthan before.

"By you side, I feel like my dreams are possible" Nariyuki told her smiling, in fact

"Our dreams, our dreams" She replied grabbing his arm in a cute way. "Our brightfutureis thesame"