Brick's P.O.V

I was pretty pissed after school. And for some reason I just couldn't let this go. Its like it was slowly eating at me. I went to (y/n)'s house and her mom told me she was at Kaoru's. It took me a while to find the damn place but I did eventually. Her mom knew my mom. So she let me in and said they were up stairs. My original plan was to go up there and give her a piece of my bubbling rage. I walked in and she seemed to be arguing with Kaoru. Kaoru caught my eye but said nothing.

I got the feeling that I should let whatever they were talking about play out. "Did. Did you really like him? Or was it just for competition?" she asked. They were talking about some guy. (y/n) sighed in exaggeration. What's her deal. She was about to turn to me but Kaoru made her stay put. She was definitely up to something. "You have to get it out! Did you like Brick before he got with Princess?!" Kaoru asked. Wait what!?

"Why does it matter?!" (y/n) argued

"I'm your best friend. And I can tell...you changed...it changed you. And I miss the old (y/n). The one who smiled all the time. The one who was nice to ever body."

To be honest I missed that (y/n) too. We were always pretty close before...I got with...Princess. Crap. Why didn't I realize it sooner. Of course that makes since! She never liked Princess. And I had no idea why. Still don't actually. I know why I don't like her. I hate her now too.

"I am nice to everybody"

"Not anymore"

"I didn't change... I was always like this I just...cared less" why?

"Why?" Kaoru asked. Humph

"Kaoru. It doesn't matter anymore. I admit I targeted him for my defeat. And that was wrong".

Defeat?What is she talking about?

"I'll apologize tomorrow". I should have gotten here earlier, I might have understood what was going on better. "That's good but if you don't mind me asking. Did you really like brick?" I almost laughed. Please there was no way (y/n) would have liked me. Though...I wouldn't have mind. I did think we could have had a thing back then. But we were just friends...and I didn't want to mess that up...cause. She was awesome, and I didn't want to lose my childhood friend. So I choose the next best thing. Princess. She wasn't always a bitch. That or she just finally showed her true colors after we got together.

"Yeah. Yeah I did". My heart almost stopped "Since third grade actually". My ears started ringing and I could feel my face heating up. My hand shot up as a desperate attempt to cover it. I watched as Kaoru's lips curved into a smile. Was that what she was aiming for. To get (y/n) to admit her feelings for me. Her feelings for me!? Since third grade? Are you serious?!
"Are you serious?!" Kaoru stop reading my mind!

"Shut up. Don't judge me" (y/n) laughed. Its been a while since I heard it. It made me smile. Damn it (y/n). If you hadn't drifted away from me then maybe...

"Do you feel better?"

"Yeah. Remind me to talk to you about stressful stuff more often"

"Of course"

"I'm bored now. Do you want to watch a mov..."

I saw her eyes shift into disbelief. Her mouth opened then closed. All was silent for a full minute. I braced myself as I waited for her to lash out at me. But instead she flushed a dark color and quickly turned her head away from me. Her hand shot up to cover her face. I think that's where I get it from.

"Kaoru I'm going to kill you"

"I think I'll leave you two alone"

she quickly rushed out the room. Only pausing to flash a smirk and wink at me. I moved out the way and she closed the door behind her. I turned back to (y/n) as we stood there alone. "(y/n) I..."
"I'm sorry I was a bitch to you. You didn't deserve that I was wrong I'm sorry that's all I have to say to you" she sat on the bed and turned the game back on. I opened my mouth to speak, but I also had nothing to say. I knew that apology was fake. She didn't mean any of that. That "apology" that would have came tomorrow. Maybe she would have meant it then, but this was too soon for her. She wasn't ready to let it go.

"(y/n)?" I called out to her. She ignored me. "(y/n)?" I called once again, still she pretended I wasn't there. I liked my lips that were suddenly dry. I took a deep breath as I walked toward her. I sat on the bed next to her. "Can I ask you a question?". She shook her head no, and I actually almost laughed. I watched her invade camps and kill troops. Huh. She was actually pretty good at this game. And that gave me an idea. I grabbed a controller.

"Can I play?"

"no" she stated.

And that pretty good idea flew out the window. I stood up and walked to the system. "What are you doing?". No wasn't the answer I wanted to hear. So I shut everything down by pulling out all the cords from the wall. "Son of a fuck! I was almost finished with that damn mission!" she stood up and threw the controller on the bed. She glared at me with piercing eyes. Any smart person would think twice about arguing with (y/n) when she's in a foul mood. Even if she was shorter than you.

But my temper got the better of me, and dominated over common sense. "Oh I'm sorry princess, were you playing that? Please inform me when all my fucks return" I put on the fakest smile known to man. "Brick I'm already pissed. Don't fuel the fire with your sarcastic bull shit". That was probably a good idea, but sarcasm was the only thing lighting my mood.

"What fire? You mean the fire you started with your sparking bitchiness"

"no the fire you started with that slutty whore!" I blinked. She bit back another retort.

"What's that supposed to mean?" She retreated.

"Go home brick" she sighed and looked away. Go home my ass. She's always running away when we touch a deep topic. And I let her get away with it from the lack of caring. But this has gone on long enough.

"No. What slutty whore? Princess?"

"Ding! Ding! Ding! And the most obvious answer award goes to. The most oblivious douchebag!" I shook my head in irritation. "What the hell (y/n)?! If I'd known you liked me I wouldn't have even gone out with the bitch. Hell I wouldn't have even thought of her!" I yelled. That was true I would have never put Princess before her. Fuck...if I had known.

"Well it doesn't matter now. Please leave"

"(y/n)"

I reached for her, but she ran from my touch. "Please just leave". I let my hand fall. I didn't know what to do anymore. I didn't know how to fix this. Out of all my years I've had many talents. Dealing with girls were one of them. But this was...Beyond me. What the hell do I do? I was down stairs by the time I got my thoughts together. "Wait! Wait! What's the hurry? Did you guys work everything out?" Kaoru stopped me from opening the front door.

"No. I'm done. I don't know what to do."

"but..."

"Its over Kaoru...there's nothing left to be done". My body felt heavy, my ears started ringing I could barely hear. Something was happening to my chest that I didn't like.

"You know what. Fuck this! You two get on my damn nerves. Do I have to play Cupid?!"

"Wha..."

I nearly gagged as she jerked the back of my collar and hauled me up the stairs. She nearly kicked down her door. "(y/n)!" She let me go and I doubled over coughing. Jesus Christ! What is wrong with her? She tried to kill me! "Go away" I heard a cracked voice. I looked and (y/n) laid face down on the bed. Was she...crying? "(y/n) get up". A few minutes later she did sit up. There were no tears, but there were definitely signs of it. "You sit down" she demanded. I didn't think it was a good idea to be by (y/n). But I think it was an even worse idea to defy Kaoru when she was like this. "Yes ma'am". I sat awkwardly on the bed. Trying to put as much distance between me and her. And avoid any kind of eye contact.

"Kaoru"

"Shut up. I gave you two time to talk. Its my turn now" she paused. "Okay. There is obviously some tension between you two beings". Thanks for stating the obvious. "I know the majors of the story. We are going to get threw this, but first I need you both to lose your stupidity and focus on the real damn problem". I sat there. Real problem... she is the real problem.

"I know the real problem...but it doesn't matter anymore".

"Oh well enlighten us then" she said sarcastically. I scowled.

"(y/n) chill"

"Nah its fine. You wanna know what the problem is? You. Your the problem. Because your so stubborn. You play miss hard emo all the time, and keep all this shit bolted up away from me. And expect me to just know. Well I can't read minds (y/n). I didn't know..." I stared at her and she didn't keep eye contact for long. "And I told you non of that matters anymore" she said plainly. Oh my gods. I've never meet a person with so much denial inside them before. I stood fast and forcefully pulled her to me. I held both her arms to my chest and made her look me in the eyes. I was so far beyond done with this nonsense.

"Then tell me"

"What are you..?"

"Look me in the eye and tell me it doesn't matter"

"..tsk..let go idiot"

"No. I want to hear you say it. If your really ready to give up. On me. Us...any future ties we may hold. Anything we might become. Say it now. Tell me it doesn't matter..."

I don't know why all my pent up anger decided to lash out in that moment. But I guess its for the best. You wouldn't get very far with (y/n) if you weren't straight forward and just a little bit aggressive. She was silent. I only hoped she or Kaoru didn't hear my heart thundering. "I...It doesn't matter anymore" I heard Kaoru gasp audibly. Then say something about this getting to deep for her to intrude on. She left closing the door behind her.

"Is that really how you feel (y/n)?" She nodded.

"Say it with your voice"

"...yes" her voice was shaky and frail.

And I let her go.