This story contains boy x boy OwO if you hated it you wouldn't be here o.o Tohru x Natsuno from Shiki OnO sadly I don't own any of that I just added the gay xD. I do not own the picture attached to the file either c: simply googled it but next time I'll be sure to draw it myself .n. don't be lazy Vay grr grr Anywayyys~ moving on to le story

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Tuesday, 16th August , a happy day

Natsuno's room

[Natsuno]

I opened my eyes and saw the wooden ceiling of my room. The sunbeams stroking my face with tender. My first thought of the day was about an unpleasant someone... oh that's right …she was gone. Megumi Shimizu – my stalker, a girl I hated more than anything in this village engrossed in death.

The reason I closed the window every night was now dead and gone…No more would her piercing eyes of a girl in love stare at me with intensity …Was she a psycho? I thought to myself while putting on the usual white shirt; grey pants; black shoes. After I got ready I went downstairs peeking in one of the rooms just to find my father drinking a cup of tea. I passed by and just as I reached the entrance door my mum showed up.

''Natsuno, where are you going? Shimizu Megumi's funeral is today at noon.''

''I know. I'll be there.'' Was all I said before leaving.

Maybe going to the main road had become a habit of mine. I enjoyed staring in the distance in the direction the big cities resided. I was there today again as if I waiting for a car to abduct me … anything but staying in this nightmare.

''AAAA! Tarou, STOP!'' I heard someone shout before being toppled down by a dog ...quite strong for its small size. It started licking my face and I patiently waited for its owner to stop it from doing that.

''I'm sorry about that Natsuno-kun.'' So it was her dog. Ritsuko – she was working as a nurse in doctor Ozaki's hospital and was now giving me a tissue by the way of an apology.

She started explaining about that new dog collar and bla bla. I isolated her words and stopped listening. I didn't like how women wouldn't stop blabbering about everything… Was silence that bad?

''Um…please stop.'' I said after the girl was done with the long sentences.

''Eh?'' She seemed confused.

''Stop calling me by my first name.'' I continued.

''Oh, do you hate it? I've always thought it is a unique name. Did your mum choose it?''

''No, my dad did. That's what some old nobleman was called.'' Of course I hate it, this girly name. When people say it I can't help but be annoyed.

''Really? Your dad must be a romanticist. '' Her eyes gave a soft look. Typical …She likes romance and cheesy fairytales like all of them..

''If he wasn't he wouldn't move to such a place!'' Words escaped my mouth in an angry tone. And that isn't the only reason behind our moving to the village. My dad had found out my secret.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

''I'm sorry, I just...'' We began walking after the dog had its collar put on once again.

''Well the village truly is in the middle of nothing. '' Ritsuko explained as if agreeing with me.

''I didn't mean to be so rude. '' She laughed and said something but my ears focused on the sound of the gossip the old ladies we had reached were spreading. …What was that about her dating Tohru-chan? It caught me by surprise. It's most likely not true...He would tell me if they were dating, right? We continued the walk.

''What's wrong?''

''I hate it. People who talk about others' business.'' A quick explanation at which she giggled.

''Well it is the countryside after all. And I don't think it's that bad.'' She smiled as we stopped by a bench.

I bought us cold drinks from a vending machine. So she doesn't mind that rumor being spread.

''Haven't you thought about leaving?'' I asked though I kind of knew the answer. I just wanted to chase negative thoughts away.

The nurse started a long explanation about her and her sister ... basically she was staying.

I said my goodbye and went to the funeral my mother had previously mentioned. The ceremony itself hadn't started but everyone was praying with closed eyes. I kept my hands in the pockets. It's not like I cared about Shimizu. I was even slightly relived knowing she wasn't around me anymore. For that I had no reason to pray for or grieve over her. Having stayed some time for my mum's satisfaction I exited the place and bumped into a weird girl. She started crying as soon as she saw me and pitching her voice high every time the name MEGUMI-chan came out of her mouth. What the..?

''THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR COMMING! *sob-sob* I'm Megumi-chan's best friend I'm sure she is happy now…um would you accept this postcard she left behind?'' She started searching for something in her bag but I noticed some old ladies watching and whispering. Gossip again?

''I cant.'' I intended to leave as soon as possible. Not to mention I didn't want to have anything to do with Shimizu Megumi. ''I wasn't close to Shimizu. I won't be staying for her funeral.''

''Huh?'' The confusion in her eyes while I was leaving couldn't be described.

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I tried to focus on my homework. If I wanted to leave the stupid village going to a university in a big town would be the fastest solution. There I could do whatever I wanted, date whoever I liked, without worrying that ridiculous rumors would be started. Townspeople are more accepting. The open window and the dark bush once again directed my thoughts towards Shimizu. I still had the feeling she was watching me and it was creeping me out. ENOUGH! I was aware of the fact I was her crush and that she believed someday her unrequited love would be answered. I don't even like girls! Everyone here was like that…trying to make me say and do what they wanted.

''It's not a joke!'' I said to the silence in my room grabbing my hurting forehead.

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Tuesday, 23rd August , a bad day

Natsuno's room

A week after Shimizu's death rode past. I was doing math again… going through challenging geometrical problems and some calculus algebra was nothing unusual for a week evening of mine.

A chill ran down my spine.

What was that? Why does it feel like I'm being watched again?

I reached to slide the window closed just to feel secure again and having escaped from two scary eyes.

''Impossible…'' I said to myself to calm down.

Thursday, 25th August, Senshou

I was walking and sweating under the strong summer sun. I missed the bus but skipping school was something I wasn't too excited about. I had decided to take summer classes to improve even though my grades were more than good enough. That's how motivated I was about leaving.

''OOOi! Natsunoo!'' I heard the voice of Tohru-chan behind me. ''Where are you going dressed like that it's summer you knooow!

''I have school. Wait Tohru-chan did you get your driving license?'' I was covered in more sweat each passing second.

''Not yet. That's why Ritsu-chan is giving me lessons.'' I bent to see the nurse and said my hello.

Tohru-chan was nice and caring so he offered to drive me to Mizobe where my school was. I'm glad to have a friend like him … 3 hours by foot was too much for me under this sun.

Tohru-chan laughed out loud when I said I had missed the bus.

''That used to happen to me too!''

''Yeah, sucks… I'm kind of exhausted. I didn't sleep much last night.''

Tohru-chan took his eyes off the road to look at me concerned.

''It's nothing… just thoughts about graduation and leaving.'' I hurried to reassure him. I didn't want to make him worried so I skipped the Shimizu detail.

He focused on the road turning into a responsible driver again.

''Natsuno, after your parents took the trouble to...'' My fist landed on his head the same second. ''OUCH! What are ya doing Natsunoo?''

''Don't call me by my first name!'' Though I wasn't really angry when Tohru-chan called me that… Ops I hit him again.

The nurse giggled at our little fight from the side.

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Sunday, 28th August , a gay day

Tohru's room

That night I was in Tohru-chan's house. I had found one of his erotic magazines and was silently looking through it with no interest shown while my 18-years-old best friend was playing games again. Honestly that gamer… I almost fell asleep but his question startled me.

''Oh OOO! So you found that, Natsuno , that!'' He was referring to the supposedly erotic sight in my hands.

''So?'' I raised an eyebrow at his excitement.

''Well, you know, it's new to see you act like an actual teen. You are usually reserved about stuff like that how to say- I'm surprised. So you are into hot girls in magazines too after all hmm~.''

''I'm not.'' I started.

''EH?! You don't fap to it at home?'' Tohru-chan's pervy curiosity was killing me.

''No.'' I sighed. ''I am not interested in girls.'' He was staring at me and seemed to comprehend what I was saying but to make sure he didn't misunderstand I repeated myself. ''I'm gay.''

[Tohru]

It wasn't as if I hadn't noticed Natsuno was different the first time I met him and fixed his tire. There was just something about him. He had the looks of a playboy- face more beautiful than those in the magazines and a nice slim body. So I had just assumed he god bored of girls before he came here. I knew there were plenty out there crushing on him and trying to get his attention. Some had even asked me if he is dating someone.

And yet realizing that I didn't know such a big thing about Natsuno made me feel guilty. I was his best friend and never asked. Well not that this is something that happens in a village …discussing sexualities is totally new to me.

He repeated it and clearly said gay this time. I had to say something so that he didn't think that would change my behavior towards him.

'' Oh, I see. I'm happy you shared this with me. Uwaa I feel trusted. Thank you.'' His stance relaxed and he put the magazine aside. ''So is there someone you like at the moment, Natsuno?''

He was silently looking at me so I told him first.

''I think I have a little crush on Ritsu-chan'' I kept looking at him expecting an answer.

''I have.. liked this person for a while.''

[Natsuno]

This was bad. Of course Tohru-chan was straight I never once questioned that but the fact still saddened me. At some point I had taken a liking to his smile and charming behavior. I knew he was like that around everyone and all the more I was his best friend. My feelings didn't matter and I had no intention of sharing them knowing it would make things awkward and break our bond. I wasn't a romantic – just a person trying to get over a hopeless crush.

''I have… liked this person for a while.'' Tohru-chan was looking at me with encouraging eyes expecting me to continue. I bit my lip. ''He…lives in the city and I am planning to leave here soon and confess my feelings to him.'' The urge to put a lie there hit me BUT what I said made me mentally face-palm myself. Run away to confess love? I am such a terrible liar I hope he buys that!

''OOO so Natsuno likes the forbidden love. And? How exactly are you going to confess? Come on, I want details.'' This is the worst…Or is it?

Since he was thinking I like someone else I was on the safe side. Maybe I had a chance to bend this conversation in a good way. * sigh* I'm sorry Tohru-chan I'm disgusting and evil…

''Um.. since he didn't seem to get the hints I was giving him, while I still lived there. I think I'll just be direct and...kiss him.'' I looked down flushed and then at him. He nodded cheerfully agreeing with what I said.

''Is there a problem?'' He asked when I stopped talking for a while.

''I have no clue how to kiss.'' I blunted visibly blushing and bit my lip again.

''Eh?'' Tohru-chan gave me a silly expression at which I'd normally laugh. ''You've never kissed anyone?''

''Yeah, he is my first crush.'' Tohru-chan was my first crush but I lied to him. I can't tell you it's you. You think of me as just a friend. I looked him straight in the eye. ''Have you kissed before?''

''Yeah, I have. But I wouldn't call this a problem it's not that hard. '' He explained and scratched his cheek.

''He must be good at it, he's had much more experience. I want to impress him so I have to be good at it too'' It's my last chance.

[Tohru]

This conversation was going in a weird direction. I enjoyed learning more about Natsuno though. Haha, this is something girls often discuss isn't it? It's nice once in a while. I wanted to help him with the best advice buuut … Fuck, what do I know about same sex relationships? And explaining how to kiss would be a pain and he probably wouldn't get it anyway. It's one of those things one must experience to know.

''You can try it with a girl here before you go y'know.'' I blurted out because I had taken too much time to think. Closing my eyes to hide my confused state of mind.

[Natsuno]

I turned my head to the side. I got that feeling again … So frustrated.

''Then.." I paused. "Will you teach me how to kiss, Tohru-chan?'' I looked at him with that selfish king stare I knew I had. It didn't show on my face but I was actually expecting a no. Even so my last resort was to be direct and if he did reject kissing me I decided to give up completely and stop these ridiculous feels I had caught.

''Fine.'' He said and scratched his curly blonde hair; looking at the ground clearly feeling awkward.

''Huh?''

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Hewwo there ^^/ I'm Vay hope you enjoyed reading this fanfic. Please be kind enough to review and correct me if I'm wrong c: it will be much appreciated. ^w^ English isn't my first language and I'm determined to learn it OuO just as Natsuno studies hard Vay does too. x'D He is my motivation honestly..