Act 3: Don't avoid me
"I'm off!"
"Bye dear!"
He slammed the door, the sound made her flinch. Seconds of silence passed. Akane sighed. She continued washing the dirtied plates as heavy footsteps can be heard. "Good morning Rumi." Rumi was her daughter. Her only daughter and only child.
"Hey mom. Did onii-chan leave already?"
She looked at the girl and nodded, continuing her duty.
"Why did he have to leave so early?" she wondered aloud.
She looked at her daughter again. The look of pity was seen on Rumi's eyes. "It's because of her."
Ah, so it really is her. Akane already knew who she pertained to. She even knew about her and Tsubaki. Himeko Onizuka. That former Onihime girl.
Akane actually liked Himeko. Though her strength she was very nice, friendly and caring. To admit, Himeko actually took more care of Bossun. She was the one who supported the boy when he was upset.
But one thing worried her. She knew that Hime loved Bossun, she told her that before. But why was she with Sasuke? His twin. Sasuke and Himeko never liked each other, so what's with the sudden change of heart? Something was out of place here.
Akane wanted Himeko to marry Bossun. They were perfect for each other. Himeko knew Bossun more than anyone else, even her. And maybe if Haru and Ryousuke were still here, they would have agreed with her too.
She can't do anything to stop Himeko, Yusuke and even Sasuke. All she can do is stand and watch. Good luck.
"So he's finally going to fight... He's not going to do what he did 3 years ago, huh?"
Rumi glanced at her mother then the door, her lips curled to a smile.
"Run away?"
"Yeah..."
oOo
"Hey Himeko!"
She turned to the voice, entering the classroom. Familiar of the speaker, she waved to her as the girl did the same. "Hi captain."
She continued her steps, slowly glancing at her surroundings. No. He's not here…
Hime didn't want to be mean, but after everything that happened she was somehow afraid of facing him. Add the fact that her desk was beside his. Maybe he was still sick. And that awfully calmed her.
She turned to her friend who tapped her shoulder. They embraced each other and initiated small talk. But as they talked everything she could think of was how is Bossun? Why isn't he here yet? Does he really hate me?
The brown-haired girl escorts her to her seat.
"So I told he-" her words were cut when captain stopped in front of her. She worriedly looked at captain whose expression changed. She moved her attention to the desk. It was hers. And standing on top of her desk was a card that stood straight, half open.
She picked up the card and looked at the cover.
To Himeko Onizuka
She opened the card. She quickly moved her eyes, scanning every letter of every word. His writing was neat. He probably wrote the words carefully. But all the words he said was so many. And she only focused on some sentences.
Thanks for taking care of me. Sorry for the trouble. I appreciate the support.
She smiled at those few words of apologies and thanking. But the next paragraph wasn't what she wanted to even see.
I'm sorry for what happened. I shouldn't have done that. I didn't actually hate you…
...
But the last words he wrote pained her more.
Let's not talk for a while.
She could understand how he felt. But why? Was it too much for him? Did he feel as if he was going to get beaten up by her? No. She wouldn't do that. Not anymore…
Speechless, she re-read the letter over and over again, trying to understand it. But all she could think of was why. Why? Why what? Why was he so apologetic? Why did he not talk to her personally? Why he told her he hated her.
And the thought of the kiss flashed through her mind again. Placing her hands on her lips, she remembered the kiss he gave her. It was soft and gentle even if he forced it. The fact that Bossun never wanted to hurt her was there. But the emotions…the pain and sadness he showed was what made her scared.
She never wanted to hurt him. She was indebted to this so-called 'hero'. Her trust and respect was in him was well deserved after his multiple tries in freeing her of her past. In freeing her of being who he is now. Alone.
"Himeko…"
She looked up at her friend who worriedly looked at the letter. Chiaki knew of course. She too saved her. "Bossun he…" her voice trailed off.
Chiaki sighed. "I just hope you know what to do. You'll end up hurting one of the brothers you know…" and she waved her goodbye, returning to where she sat.
I know…But that was something she never wanted to do… She remembered what he had said days after she announced it…
"Hey Himeko."
"Yeah Bossun?"
"Just don't…hurt Tsubaki… Though I'm not the best brother, I still care."
She looks at the boy and smiles a little. "That's the last thing I want to do."
And at the very same time, she remembered what his twin said…
"Fujisaki probably told you something about not hurting me, right?"
"Yeah.."
"And you do know that what he said was the opposite of what you're going to do right?"
"Yeah."
"And you do know that it's not me who he's talking about right?"
"…I know…"
She probably misunderstood what his boyfriend meant by it wasn't him being talked about before, but she was now certain of who Bossun really pertained to. Just don't…hurt me… was what he wanted to say, right?
Himeko noticed Switch approach his seat. He glanced at her and she waved at him. Expressionless as always, he started typing on his laptop and showed it's screen to her. 'Where's Bossun?'
She shrugged. "I don't know."
They continued their small talk until the bell rung.
oOo
Hime heard the door slam open. She looked at the figure, first thinking it was the teacher. He walked over to the desk next to hers, hanging his school bag on the hook. He sat down and faced the board, waiting for their teacher to arrive.
Himeko noticed his eyes look at her. She smiled and lifted her hand to wave. "Hi Bo-.." but clenched her fist and faced front. That's right. You're not supposed to talk to him.
She turned her attention to Sasuke who sat in front of Bossun. He looked at Himeko, a somewhat depressed expression shown in his eyes. His lips started speaking, but no words came out. 'Are you okay?'
Glancing one more time at her seatmate, she nods.
'It's just…' she slightly turns her head to Bossun, trying to tell Tsubaki of her problem. Her problem was him.
Tsubaki looked at his twin, careful enough not to stare too long. He turned his attention back to the girl and sighed. 'Talk to me after class.'
"Tsubaki, Himeko, stop flirting. It's disturbing." Chuma announced. The whole class looked at the couple and laughed, everyone except Bossun and Switch (who just continuously typed LOL).
Annoyed by the false accusation, Hime slams her hand to the desk, putting everyone to silence and stands up.
"We were not flir-" she yelled, but was cut by Tsubaki's outstretched hand in front of her.
"Himeko, don't. Sorry sensei." He bowed and sat down, followed by Himeko.
"Well okay then, so about the festival that…"
She sighed. Tsubaki turned to her and smiled. She quietly laughed and her lips spelled out 'Thanks.'
'No problem.'
He quickly cocked his head to his left, where Bossun was. Her eyes moved to Tsubaki's twin who was silently staring at them, the hint of irritation obvious in his eyes and tightly closed mouth.
The couple quietly chuckled.
Just enjoy your day for now, Himeko. You have a long way to go today.
Definitely a very long and tiring day.
Hey everyone :) So I posted this at the end of the world, so yeah.
I was reading the latest reviews I received and here's my answers:
To guest: I didn't get what you meant by jumbled up. Tell me what you were talking about and I may arrange what you're trying to clarify or explain to you why it's like that. Because this story's writing plot at first is confusing but as you continue reading, you'll know how it all connects.
And a reminder, I will not stop using Third Person Omniscent. I can use Limited, sure, but if I do that the story's plot will be more complicated. I can't actually clarify the whole concept and background of the story. And don't worry, I'll be posting their past in an extra chapter or will be reminisced or flashbacked by one of the characters.
Approximately, this story has 15 chapters more or less plus one epilogue.
And this fanfic will be on hiatus until next year. I'll be focusing on "Remember Me, Len" and "Our Promise," my two vocaloid fanfics that I haven't updated for more than a month. And the possibility of me posting a new vocaloid fanfic is also possible so lesser the time of updating here. Though I have 5 more SKET fanfic ideas that I haven't posted/written and one of them another sad excuse for a lemon =u="
Anyways, if you love vocaloid too then I suggest you check out my f*cked up fanfics that have never ends...seriously never ends because I never made an ending :I
So expect chapter 4 next year or maybe even during the summer break (March-June) and adding more facts to what might take my updating longer than expected: I'm writing an Ib and Bleach fanfic. 2 for Ib and 3 for Bleach so I'm pretty messed up right now, am I?
