Haruka's POV
I was walking down the hallway, humming the song 'When I'm Gone' by Simple Plan. It had been a long day and I was tired, all I want now was to head back, hit the showers and sleep, that's all I want for the day. No… There's something I wanted more, someone…
I want HER…
I sighed at the thought. I could never have her, never… I'm not good enough for her. I headed to my assigned locker. I better shake that thought out of my head. Just as I was about to close my locker, someone called out my name from behind. It was HER…
"Haruka…" There she goes again; calling my name like usual, without any formalities. Doesn't she know that she drive me crazy that way? I turned around and there she was, standing right before me. My eyes travelled all over her body, I wonder how her lips taste like. Shit, get that thought out of your head, Tennou! I frowned as I fought with my own conscience. She was standing right before my eyes, and yet she seemed so far. "Ruka…" And there she goes again with the nickname she gave me. God! How I love the way she pronounced my name…
"Yeah?" I asked after her second call. I couldn't tell her how I feel; I could NEVER tell her that. It's been 4 years since we've known each other and if she DID share the same feeling as me, she would have already made her move. I doubt that she even feel a thing. Every year, our school holds a prom for the seniors, which means us, on Valentine's Day; every year, I would be staying in our room, thinking about her, though I have tons of girls just dying to date me; and every year, she would always go with the same guy, Kou Seiya, my all-time rival on the tracks. Why?!
"Aren't you going to the prom?" She asked with much concern. "It's your last year here in Mugen and-"
"Well…" I cut her off. "Go on with your date, I bet you can't wait to see Seiya." I pretended to look at my watch, though it was already spoilt. Fortunately, she didn't realize it. "It's getting late and you're not even ready." I didn't give her a chance to reply, I went on. "Oh, don't worry about me, I'm going to spend the day with Yuki." I swear I saw her frowned. Yuki was my current girlfriend, or so they call her. I didn't care what or who I date, but they'll never give me the special feeling Michiru gives me whenever I was with her, never… She wanted to say something, I just knew it, but I walked away.
"HARUKA!" I stopped dead in my tracks, right before the main door. Then I heard sobbing coming from her. I frowned. Why was she crying? Slowly, I turned around and made my way towards her. She was looking down onto the ground, her hands covering her face.
"Michi…" I tried to lift her face, but failed to do so as she pushed my hands away. "What's wrong?" I asked in my gentlest tone.
RIING!!
I pounced up. Damn my alarm! 14th of February…?! Am I reliving the day or was that all a dream? I scanned the all-too-familiar room I was in. It was the room Michi and I was assigned in 4 years ago. Finally, my emerald eyes were locked onto the sleeping figure beside me. Right, I remember now… The circuit was cut last night due to the storm and Michiru had climbed onto my bed. Who knew the perfect little girl of the Kaiou family was scared of the dark? I smiled a little as I looked down at her. She looks so… peaceful. Shit, what am I doing?! We're gonna be late! "Michi, wake up!" I raised my voice a little. She stirred in her sleep. "Wakey wakey!" She groaned and opened her eyes slowly.
"What time is it?" She asked softly.
"It's six, Michi, six!" I emphasized my words clearly.
"Okay…" She sighed before she went back to sleep. God! I wonder who knew the true Kaiou Michiru like I do! As usual, I got myself changed and ready before I help her into her uniform. I didn't mind changing her clothes for her, even if she found out, she wouldn't mind a single bit, I wonder why…
"Get up, Michi!" This was my last attempt before I really carry her to class. Much to my dismay, she would always wake up before I even managed to go on with that. Maybe she did it on purpose? She sat up and wore her socks as I enjoyed her company. Should I wish her? "Happy Valentine, Michi…" Before I knew it, the words had already found their way out of my golden mouth. Okay, now I'm really making a fool out of myself. She paused and looked up to me with her deep sea blue eyes.
"Happy Valentine to you too, Ruka…" She smiled. I know that smile, it was her smile; no one could ever take that away from her. I knew that wish meant nothing but a sign of friendship, just friendship, nothing more. I hate it this way! I sighed again as I exited the room, joining her to class.
There was this silence between us as we walked through the same hallway which was in my dream, a thick silence. I decided to break it. "So…" I started, still had no idea of what to talk about. "What's your plan for Valentine this year?" She looked up at me with an unreadable expression. She was about to reply if it was not for those STUPID fans of mine, roaming towards us, pushing Michiru away from me. I frowned as I looked around, searching for her. Finally, I found her, but what I saw was her back. She was walking away, just like she sis the past few years; walking away because of these brainless people who were surrounding me with chocolates in their hands. Just great…
"Haruka!" I looked up, over the crowds and saw a certain brunette standing there. For the first time I was glad to see her. I sighed a relief. Yuki! I smiled, though not the same smile I always flash at Michiru. Pushing my way through, I managed to make my way to her side as all the girls stared at us in awe. "Happy Valentine, Haruka…" She kissed me fully on the lips, I had no choice but to return it. I have to admit, it wasn't the love that I was looking for; I wanted Michiru's… I was the one who broke the kiss. I saw her frown but I just couldn't go on with this anymore!
"Aren't you going to class now?" I asked, trying to avoid being with her in any way I could. I know I had been acting weird lately, I think she had already realized that too as she's been asking me tons of questions on our things between us. She held my hand tightly in her own and hugged me as if I was going to leave her.
"Haruka…" I could hear her soft voice. She was sniffling. Maybe it was my cold voice. It was my turn frown. I hated it when she does this to me. She knew I would just give in and turn back to the 'soft-hearted' Haruka she fell in love with. But this time, I'm going to change things. I stayed calm and collected as I leaned down beside her ears.
"Meet me in the rose garden behind the school during lunch…" With that said, I walked away. I'm going to end this today.
So... How did it go? I never written such story before, I mean a story which is jst filled with... Love. Let me know!
