"Sir, I mean you no disrespect but if your son does not see a major attitude change in the close future we will have to encourage you to seek other education options that might be more suitable." The teacher pushed his glasses higher on his nose, staring straight at Kazuma who kept a peaceful expression. This was not his first rodeo.
"I understand, I will see what I can do. Thank you for your time." Kazuma gave a small bow, then nodded for the young teenage kyo to follow.
"I hope this is the last time i will see either of you, it had better be." the door all but slammed behind the two Somas.
The uncomfortable silence grew as Kyo walked down the empty halls, following behind Kazuma's almost invisable footsteps. He kept his head bowed, shame and anger rising in his stomach. He pulled nervously at his long black sleeves.
"It's not my fault." He whispered.
"How so?" Kazuma cocked his head behind him, the peaceful expression still on his face. His traditional kamono falling perfectly in place.
"The other kid started it."
"Kyo, we've talked about handling bullies."
"I'm not being bullied!" Kyo snapped, then instantly regretted it. He tried to keep his cool around Kazuma, it was just.. .just so damn hard.
"Okay, I believe you. But you can't let other people's words affect you so much." Kazuma gave an apologetic smile.
"You don't understand they were.." Kyo snuffed out in silence and glared at the floor. This wasn't fair.
"mm? Kazuma opened the door to the outside, letting Kyo follow first. "They were what Kyo?"
"They were making fun of you." Kyo whispered, the anger pushing up in him.
Kazuma started laughing, a deep chuckle, a kind laugh. "Kyo, you know I don't care about that." He smiled, rubbing the boy's head who pushed the hand away with a growl.
"I care!" Kyo grimiced. "It's not like I try to start fights it just.. it happens."
"So you did start it?" Kazuma's face grew sober.
"Yeah..but he deserved it." Kyo looked down again, shame. He hated himself. Hated that he was like this. Why couldn't he just get it right?
"Just.." Kazuma let out a soft sigh "Try? I know it's hard being different but try and stay out of trouble? I don't think the school head was bluffing when he said we might have to find other options."
"Yeah, I get it." Kyo mumbled.
They reached home and Kyo went instantly to his room to "study." opening his paper door and slipping onto the futon he closed his eyes, letting his arm fall over his face. "Damn it." He whispered. "It's not my freaking fault." He let out a sigh, trying to let the anger flow out of him with each breath. It was a trick Kazuma had taught him, not that it ever seemed to help. Nothing seemed to help.
Except one thing.
Kyo lifted his arm, staring at it, seemingly emotionless.
He slowly pulled one of his sleeves up.
The more people hurt
The harder it is to hear them cry.
There you have it. I know it was short, but please read and review. No reviews really kills motivation to write another chapter.