''THE TIGER AND THE DRAGON''
Toujou:
I told him. I told him that I loved him. I had been in love with him ever since he defeated me in the summer. I thought that It was just admiration and respect since he fought me with such strength and was able to defeat me. And that, since his power was similar to that man. But, soon after I've been around him more, I've realized that my feelings towards Oga were more than mere admiration. I became aware that I, in reality liked him. And the more I thought of him, the more I realized that I not only liked him. But I loved him.
All those little antics he does. And all that stubbornness, he says he doesn't care. But he does. His will to protect his loved ones. His naivety about some things. And all those smiles he gives. Even though he is a man, I didn't care. I fell in love with all of him. But, I love fighting him too, though.
But I did know that this would've been impossible. That I could be never be with him. So, I'd decided that I would bury these feelings deep inside of me and be content just being close to him. But, You know what, scratch all that shit. I don't wanna hide my feelings. I want Oga to be mine. And I'll make him mine. I'll make him fall in love with me.
And now that I have said it, I feel like a huge load has been taken off of my chest. Because now, I don't have to feel like I'm betraying him when I'm near him and when I talk to him as well.
. . . . He called me a bastard angrily. But with a look like that, it's hard to believe what he says. He looks shocked. Well, who wouldn't be? Who wouldn't be shocked when they are suddenly pinned down by someone they consider a friend, of the same sex, no less. And were told that they were in love with them?
So, I just laughed. He's trying to act tough even though he's surprised by my sudden confession. I knew he wasn't the type to blush and he's looking me straight in the eye. Tough guy. And I like that about him.
I've always had a hard time controlling myself when I was around him. Even now, being this close to him feels like hell to me. And to top it all off, he's wearing a yukata. Does he intend to kill me?
But anyhow, I need to get my feelings across. He needs to understand my feelings towards him and I know that he is. He's trying to get out of my grip. But, he isn't able to. Now, he's trying to move his legs. But, that's not possible since I trapped his by using mine. He lifted his left leg. As my right leg was positioned in between both his legs and was keeping his other leg down. The cloth around his left leg slided down at his knee, as it was the side where the lower piece yukata was joined.
My face was a breath away from his. He fisted his hands. He was struggling, trying to get out of my grip. But, I'm bigger than him and physically stronger. Oga was also strong, he was fast and had strong punches and kicks, maybe even stronger than mine. But, with his limbs trapped, he's become vulnerable.
He arched his back slightly, his chest coming closer to mine. He squirmed under me. He finally stopped moving and yelled, ''Let go of me!'' he said frowning.
''What will you do if I did?'' I asked bringing our foreheads together so the danger of him headbutting me reduces. His shoulders stiffened slightly when I did that.
''huh,'' he said, and continued, ''I'm gonna kill you.'' He answered in a very serious tone.
I had to bite back my laughter. So, I just adjusted with a smile. ''Oh well, we can't have that. And besides, you won't be able to do something like that.'' I said, still smiling.
''Try me.'' he challenged. And before I could say anything more, we heard a shout, ''Tatsumi!'' It said. I looked towards the direction of the voice and a woman with short brown hair came into view. She was still far away and I don't think she saw us. She was searching for someone. Preferably the person whom I'm currently pinning down under me.
''Sis.'' Oga said higher than a whisper, looking in the same direction. He looked at me and said again, ''Let go of me.'' in a soft voice. I looked at him before letting him go. He didn't do anything to me. But, just picked up his baby and started walking away. It was odd behavior coming from him. I thought he would attack me.
''Oi.'' I called out to him, before he could leave. He paused. ''I thought you said you would kill me.'' I said, reminding him of what he told me. He turned around and looked at me. He smiled and replied, ''Oh, I will.'' He assured, ''But, not now.'' He said and turned around. I saw him walk towards the direction his sister was at.
I sighed and voiced my thoughts, ''I hope this works and we can be together.''
Saying that, I went back to the festival.
Xar. . . . . . .arX
The next day~
Oga:
''Tatsumi, wake up!'' My mother shouted from the kitchen downstairs. I opened my eyes and instantly got momentarily blinded from the bright sun light coming through my window. I felt Something small and warm on my chest. When did he get on top of me? I brought my hand up and ruffled Berubo's green hair. He woke up and looked at me, his eyes gleaming with happiness.
I put him on the bed and got up. I stretched my body then took Berubo and he climbed my shoulder. Yesterday was a mess. I can't believe that sis put the blame on me for disappearing. She and Hilda were the ones that left me. And Hilda, she was complaining so much that I took her 'Beelze-bocchama' away with me and that she wanted to show him so much in the festival.
The most surprising, shocking actually, thing that happened was Toujou confessed to me. Was he playing around with me? I don't know, cuz his eyes looked serious to me. Was he really in love with me? From when? And why haven't I noticed before? I didn't know what to do in that situation, when confessed his love with such honesty.
I was also angry. Because I didn't freak out like normal straight people would, when confessed by the same sex. I was angry because I didn't mind him touching me and I wanted him to be close to me. I was angry with my mind for feeling the way it did. I freaked out at my behavior. I didn't know what was happening to me. I wanted to get away from him. I would've done something weird if I hadn't. And it's definitely his fault.
I made my way into the bathroom. I took my toothbrush and put some toothpaste on it. I started brushing my teeth. I looked at my reflection in the mirror. I looked tired and sleepy. Probably cuz I didn't get much sleep thinking about you-know-who and his words. 'Did you know, that you don't look decent but rather, really sexy in that yukata?'' my eyes widened. I could see in the mirror, at my reflection, that I was blushing a deep shade of red at the remembrance of his words, yesterday night.
What the hell?! What the heck am I thinking? Stop thinking about that! Yesterday, I was so shocked from his words, my thought process got messed up in that moment. But, now that I think about it, how could he say such embarrassing things so openly?
'Did you know that, I have to do my everything to not just fuck you senseless, whenever you are close to me?' I could feel the heat gathered in my face. I've never felt this way. I was angry but also embarrassed. I was never in a situation like that. His face was so close to mine. I didn't know what to do. Gah! I wanna kill him! I wanna kill him for making me feel this way. For making me think so much. And I'm going to do just that. I'll go to school and kill him. But, why does that thought hurt so much?
Deciding to do that. I brushed my teeth(without looking in the mirror) and washed my face (without looking in the mirror). I dried my face. I went up to my room and dressed in my normal uniform. I went downstairs and ate breakfast. Hilda handed Berubo's food. I took my bag and headed out.
Furuichi met me at the subway and went on about girls or something. I didn't know cuz I wasn't listening. My mind was filled with ways to torture Toujou.
We finally reached. I was immediately greeted by Kazu. We went inside the building. And into the classroom reserved for Ishiyama's students. Toujou wasn't there. But, his bag was.
I frowned and went to my desk and put my bag there. I opened the classroom door and was about to go out before Furuichi asked, ''Oga, where are you going?''
''For a short walk.'' I answered turning my head around.
''But, class is about to start.'' Kunieda butted in. Her face serious
''I won't be long.'' I said before sliding the door shut and started searching for Toujou. Hmm… how should I beat him? I started thinking. Berubo was on my shoulder saying something in his baby language. I searched everywhere but couldn't find him. Where was he? I climbed the rooftop and opened the door.
Ah!He was there. I finally found him. I finally found what I was looking for. But, I wasn't happy at all from the scene which was presented in front of me.
Toujou was standing there with his arms around a woman whose arms were around Toujou, her face buried in his chest. My eyes widened.
As I remember it, the woman was one of the Rokkesei. ''Tou…jou.'' I was able to say. I didn't know why, but I was hurt. So hurt. Toujou looked at me, the look on his face horrified.
The woman pulled away from him. And she tried to say something. I didn't want to listen. I was angry. I was hurt. I didn't want to hear anything. So, I ran. This was a first, but I ran.
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