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NEXT TO YOU
Chapter 1
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My heart was racing when I accidentally brushed off her elbow, as my face becomes cherry red every time I think about that incident. God knows how much I want to be next to her at the same time torture is how I would describe every time I'm in the same room with her. Her smile, her kindness, her beauty and just everything about her are intoxicating to me.
"Who are you staring at?" says my purple haired best friend who is now standing next to me.
"No one," I answered quickly while I brush off my hair as I look down trying to hide my red face terrified that my best friend might find out that I'm hiding something from him. I hastily ease the tension between us as I look at Azuma and said, "How are you this morning Yunoki?"
"I'm good," he replied to me as he tried to read my emotions. I can only give him a grin as he continues to interrogate me and said, "Supposed you could be looking at Hino-san?" he added but I could not tell him the truth because of awkwardness that I might put between our friendship since I found out Yunoki-san asked Kahoko out to the Junior Prom.
Shortly after our short walk we finally reached our classroom, I could not been so relieved that I escaped from Yunoki's grilling question. But one thing I know now is to be careful not to stare before someone catches me again.
Soon after our History class the bell chime for lunch. Since my mother have to work so early from Monday to Friday she normally don't have the time to make my lunch, so, everyday at school I relay on the Cafeteria food and it's always been this way as long as could remember.
As I walk towards the Cafeteria passed the practice rooms I can hear Tsukimori's playing. He really is something else I said to myself as I continue to walk. I also passed Shimizu in the hallway struggling to carry his cello. As I realized that maybe I should skip lunch and practice like the rest but who am I kidding, skipping lunch? Really? Not in million years. I'm a growing teenager that needs energy so there is no way I will skip meal.
Just a few steps I entered the Cafeteria, a familiar face is here waiting for me. I stride towards his direction while I smile to my classmates that have been calling my name. I wanted to be considerate and talk to them but I did not want Yunoki to wait and I most certainly did not want to miss lunch.
"It took you long enough get here," says Yunoki while he extended his finger to the direction where he wants me to sit.
"What is wrong with the seat next to you?" I ask while I help my self to a chair across him.
"Someone will be joining us for lunch, so if I were you, you should get some food and she should be here soon,"
"Who could it be?" I murmur to myself. I then get up and head to the where the food is at. I look at the food selection they have and swears that they are the same every year. I just wish sometimes that I have a girlfriend that will make my lunch but who am I kidding I cant even talk straight and act right when the girl I like is around me. Nevertheless, cafeteria food will do for now. When I get back to the table I spot a General Education uniform. It's definitely a girl and her hair is red. Then it struck me that the person that will be joining Yunoki and me for lunch is Kahoko. My heart starts to beat fast but I managed to draw near the table as I place my tray.
"Hihara-senpai, how are you?" she smiles at me
"I-am doing good, busy with practice and school," I replied fretfully to her while I stuck a banana inside my mouth. As I look across me I can see a smiling Yunoki. I have never seen my best friend this happy before in the same way as Kahoko. I feel a tad jealous but I know they are just friends. But their closeness to each other and how freely they talk is what I yearn for. Only if I have self-control with my emotions and feelings for her maybe I would not stutter to the obvious.
"Hihara, why are you in a hurry on eating your food?" Yunoki asks while he sips on his drink, I could not say anything back to him since my mouth is full with food and I absolutely did not want to embarrass myself in front of Kahoko. I then wave my hands as gesture to give me a minute to swallow my food. Finally, food swallowed.
"Well, I just want to make sure I finish my food. I don't like to waste," as I smile at them
"Senpai? Would like me to make you bento lunch sometimes?" Kahoko said while she beams at me. My heart starts to flutter hearing what she said. How I wish I can say, "Yes" but I'm not stupid to get in Azuma's way.
"Oh that's nice but no thank you!" replying to her as I shut down my own emotions.
Finally the bell sound, I quickly got up and hassled back to the classroom. I did not bother to look back and as soon I said my goodbye to her I was out of there. I find my seat and I'm still catching my breath. Yunoki finally made it to the classroom just seconds before our music teacher enters the room. I needed to pay attention to the teacher but a troubled Yunoki keeps kicking my chair. I tried to look behind me and say something but I couldn't. At last it's the end of our last period.
"Why are you such an Idiot leaving the Cafeteria so fast?" Yunoki asks while he waves to his beloved fans.
"It was nothing, I needed to get something before the class starts," I lied to him while we walk out the building. It was a little awkward but I know better.
"Next time you can just tell me if something is bothering you, specifically don't act weird in front of Kahoko, you're making her feel uneasy as if you don't like her hanging out with us," says Yunoki, right then I realized that I have been busy with my own feelings that I totally disregard the feelings of the people that I have around me.
"Sure, and I'm sorry that I have been weird, I will try my best to act normal," shortly we both reaches the front gate. I can see Yunoki's car waiting for him and his fans. He smiles at them so kindly. His fans then acknowledge me and this was one good thing to be Yunoki's best friend to be surrounded with his lovely fans all the time as I pretended that they are here for me. After a while I needed to leave but I notice Yunoki still stands by his car. I know he is waiting for her, since his been giving her rides home almost everyday since she agreed to Azuma on accompanying him to the prom. I sigh heavily. I finally bid Yunoki a good night and I start to walk away. Just seconds later I can hear Azuma welcoming Kahoko. I turn my head around and I can see a purple and red hair inside the car as the driver pulls away. Oh How I wish I had the courage to have ask her first. But now all I can do is watch from the distance as I wish I could be next to you.
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A/N sorry if it's a little short, I wanted to take a break from studying. If you have been following any of my stories this will be my third fictional story. So, reviews are welcome and expect more to come in the next Chapter. Thank you!