Disclaimer: Yo, read chapter one for the actual disclaimer
Waring:
I forgot to mention that some of the things mentioned in here may be spoilers and it may be out of order so please bear with it okay? This goes for other chapters as well.
Recap:
Eri sits in her balcony on one starry night, with her son, thinking of her husband who is missing. The son then erupts full of passion and anger but soon regrets it so he is back again to apologize. He soon finds himself at a table with his mother hearing the tale of two lovers that was long ago.
Chapter Two:
High School Years
It was a beautiful day with the birds singing, the sun shining down, and Harima blazing with anger. He was once again challenged to a brawl outside of school at lunch. Eri couldn't help but see him storm off in anger as he read the letter on his desk.
"There he goes again, that moron" Eri mocked
"Probably another fight" Mikoto said as she continued to eat her rice
"He'll be back before long" Akira added as she sipped on her tea
"I feel sorry for the guy who challenged whiskers" Eri said
The sliding door was closed with a thud and was soon eyed upon by everyone in the class before they resumed their usual banter and antics.
Tenma looked full of intent as she eased her way to Karasuma but he only continued to blankly stare out the window. Karasuma stood up and headed for the door when Tenma tripped on a desk and knocked him over. There they laid one next to the other. Tenma gave a quick squeal as she stood up apologizing to Karasuma and helping him up. She was red as a tomato and also shaking with nervousness. Karasuma nodded and just left the room.
The three gave a quick sigh as Mikoto said "Oh Tenma"
"As subtle as ever" Akira said still drinking her tea
"She sure does know how to make a scene" Eri laughed
"So...changing the topic, how are you and Harima?" Mikoto said as she nudged Eri's side
Immediately Eri's face lit up like a Christmas tree "WHAT DO YOU MEAN?!"
Mikoto started to laugh "Yeah, Tenma isn't the only one who can make a scene"
Akira just nodded
Harima walked through the door causing the room to go silent. He sat down at his desk mumbling some inaudible words with an evil aura radiating from his body.
"Idiot...waste of my time...can't believe him" Harima mumbled
"Eri, go ask him what's wrong" Mikoto whispered
"WHAT!Why me?" Eri blurted out
"Because he looks like he might kill someone but he likes you" Mikoto mocked
"Right" Akira agreed
"Oh...fine" Eri said with a slight blush on her cheeks
"Hey, whiskers you okay?" Eri said putting her hand on his shoulder
"What...." Harima looked up to meet Eri's eyes "What kind of question is that rich girl?"
Eri twitched a little "...WHAT!? You idiot! Why do I even bother with you, your just a delinquent!"
"Well your a spoiled little rich girl!" Harima insulted
The battle of insults was really the only greeting they knew but no one was really phased by it, after months of this people got used to it. They were deadlocked, eyes locked on with steam flowing from their heads.
"Oh, you two" Tenma laughed "You two fight like a married couple"
"Me with him?! Please! I wouldn't date him in a million years" Eri said
"Like wise rich girl, but Tenma you got it all wrong!" Harima said
"Don't worry Harima, theres a long time before proposing" Tenma innocently said
A metaphoric arrow hit Harima She didn't understand at all!
"You need a ring, and you need to finish school..." Tenma continued on with honeymoon spots etc.
Another metaphoric arrow hit Harima agh! Harima fell twitching
"uhh...Whiskers whats wrong now?" Eri asked seeing him fall
Instantly Harima stood "Yes, why do you ask?"
Surprised by the sudden recovery Eri only said "oh well nothing then"
Tenma laughed "Oh Harima, your so silly"
Harima chuckled as he tried to escape further embarrassment
"..." Eri said nothing and watched
"Wait! Harima, my birthday is in a couple of days.." Tenma said
"Oh, I know" Harima interrupted "If I don't get the chance, happy birthday"
"Your not coming to the party?" Tenma asked with innocence written all over her face
"uhh..." Harima started confused "well yeah, of course I will" Yes, this is my chance. Tenma I shall confess my love to you then!
"Yay!" Tenma squealed "Akira! Mikoto! One more for the party!"
In that instance Karasuma had already walked in and sat down not even paying attention to the scene Tenma was making. He began to stare out the window but Tenma appeared before him once again.
"Karasuma, you'll be there too right?" Tenma asked
"Sure" Karasuma said immediately
"YAY!" Tenma squealed again as she jumped up and down nearly fainting by that answer
Crap! Harima thought as the final arrow hit him
Tenma continued her dancing around while the others tried to make her stop before she trips again. Eri just smiled and laughed as she tried to stop Tenma as well. Soon the lunch bell rang again signaling others to get to their seats as their teacher continues to teach his lesson.
The day finished off as usual with the students saying their goodbyes and see you laters. Harima still looked nervous as he headed for the door while Mikoto, Akira, and Tenma signaled for Eri to come so they could all leave.
"Eri, come on!" Mikoto said
"Go on without me, I forgot something" Eri replied
"Alright, later" the trio said waving goodbye
Eri headed for the door but was stopped by a fellow student
"umm...Eri, I was wondering if you'd go out with me!?" the student asked shyly
"Oh, well I'm sorry but I..uh, like someone else" Eri announced while she bowed and left the building
The man stood there defeated but proud and only smiled as he watched her run off.
What's a matter with me? I don't like anyone so why is my heart beating so fast Eri thought frantically. She was outside when she saw Harima and Karasuma walk away hmm...what are those two up too? As she started to walk towards them, her butler appeared in the limo.
"Miss, would you like a ride?"
"uh..yeah" Eri said as she entered the vehicle
They drove off towards her home but she saw the two again and her mind wandered off. Why is he walking home with Karasuma? Studying?...no, theres no tests coming up. Hanging out?...they haven't been seen with each other but maybe it's a secret friendship? Or even more, secret love? Eri became flustered and red as the thoughts kept coming. Why do I care so much?
During the drive, Eri began to think back on the adventures she had with Harima. All the awkward situations with him along with the good times. She couldn't help but smile. The day they walked under the same umbrella, the athletic meet, the embarrassing incident at the beach, and the night at the shrine. He really is a moron.
I wonder if he actually likes me? Or is it Yakumo? Grrr...why is he always on my mind? Eri thought repeatedly throughout the drive
Eri got up the next morning and worried about Harima...She got dressed and grabbed her bag as she went down her stairs. She exited her house and walked on to meet Mikoto and Akira and continued on her walk.
"So, what are we gonna do for Tenma's party?" Mikoto asked
"Well, we could use the coffee shop" Eri suggested
"Indeed" Akira said
"How about we use your house Eri?" Mikoto asked "You can get him there"
"And who do you mean by that?!" Eri inquired
"Oh you know...your...lover, Harima" Mikoto said slyly
"Shut up!" Eri ordered
"Eri lighten up" Mikoto said laughing "so the coffee shop then?"
The other two just nodded and walked on
Eri had only thought in her mind the entire walk and that was Harima. It is true that she did like him but...she didn't want everyone to know. She thought more and more of Harima as the walk continued and her face started to light up. Not really paying attention to where she was going, she bumped into a person in front of the gate.
"ow, sorry about that" Eri apologized picking up her bag that she dropped
"Who's big idea..." the man started picking up his glasses
Their heads raising and now face to face, eyes focusing on each other "um..." Eri made out
"Rich girl" Harima growled putting his sunglasses on
"well...I uh..." Eri mumbled but recovered "What were you doing standing there!"
"It's the school's entrance!" Harima yelled
"I said I was sorry!" Eri said
Harima just mumbled words and stormed off to the class room
"The nerve of him!"
"Eri chill and plus what were you doing?" Mikoto asked
Too embarrassed of the truth Eri said "nothing"
"Right...nothing"
The day pressed on, nothing happening, nothing changed, and everything still the same as ever. Harima dozing off and dreaming about Tenma, Eri sitting there not even paying attention to the lecture but instead she thought about Tenma's party and the day after that, and Tenma sat there confused and hopeless as she found out that her lunch was the wrong one...again.
The day ended with a high note as the students walked off away from Yagami High. Harima stood there nervous and worried about his deadline next week. There was only one person he could ask for help and that person was Yakumo Tsukamoto or Tenma's sister to him.
"Please, I'm begging you" Harima begged
"Well...umm, alright I'll be right over" Yakumo said
"Great, I'll see you soon"
"uh yea"
Harima's place (Really Itoko's place though)
"Great, thanks for coming over" Harima said bowing
"It's no big deal" Yakumo said
"Okay, let's get to work"
"um..Harima where's Miss Itoko?" Yakumo asked
"Oh she went out again, she'll be back later on" Harima said leading the way to his room
There they sat as usual. They were working hard and diligently as Harima would often lose his cool about a scene not being right or the fact that nothing in his head appeared on the paper. Yakumo would usually calm him down by giving him ideas he'd usually agree to. They were a good team but something ate at Yakumo the whole night. And that was his love for her sister and her own feelings.
"Great, it's all done" Harima said proudly "Thank you Tenma's sister"
"well no problem" Yakumo said "I'm glad to help you"
"umm..by the way Tenma's sister" Harima said nervously "what does your sister like?"
Taken back by the question Yakumo panicked "umm...well uh, it's the thought that counts, right?"
"Your right!" Harima said "It doesn't matter what it is as long as it comes from the heart!"
Yakumo nodded growing more red
"Thank you, your really something you know?" Harima said holding her hand
Still silence huh... Yakumo thought I guess nothing changed. The room grew dark but Yakumo knew what had happened, time had stopped once again.
You want him, don't you? The little girl said
"Well...I uh..I mean he likes Tenma" Yakumo said frantically
Still...you want him though?
"..."
Do you really want to give him up to your sister? She doesn't like him so why worry?
"Because...Harima is a good person, he is nice to me and animals so I want...sis to see him like I do"
But she won't, you know? The truth is, you want him to see you like you see him
The girl vanished and time started to move again. Yakumo stared at Harima still shaking her hand and she smiled like nothing happened. She felt the warmth from Harima's hand and saw him smile. She could sense that he was happy even without the ability to read his mind.
"Do you want me to walk you home?" Harima asked "It's pretty late"
"um..sure" Yakumo said "thank you"
"It's the least I can do since you helped me and all"
During the walk there was silence...and Yakumo hated that.
"Well, thanks again your a great help" Harima said bowing
"oh um your welcome. Be careful" Yakumo said
And he was off again in the nights' darkness. Yakumo kept staring until he was gone and as she walked into her house she whispered to herself.
"Your right...I want more" Yakumo admitted with tears in her eyes
To be continued
Author's Note:
So...how'd you like it? Long I know and I don't expect the chapters to be this long. I do apologize if this confused any of you so I'll try my best to fix that problem later on. The next chapter will focus on the party and please tell me, AU means alternate universe right? Acronyms aren't my strong suit I'm afraid but anyways thanks for reading and reviews would be appreciated.