Just great. After telling myself that I would never tell anyone what happened yesterday, there I was, telling Satoshi everything. I rolled over on my bed, the frustration going deeper and deeper. And now, the question is getting more and more annoying. Because I can't even answer it!
Though, I could ask my sis— what am I thinking?!
Why would I even think about involving my sister in things that she can tease me about? I mean, I could die of a nervous breakdown since no one can answer my questions, but I can also die of deep shame because of my sister.
Dieing with a breakdown it is.
"Houtarou~!" My sister called. I went out of my room and went downstairs. "What?" I said, the irritation obvious in my voice.
"Satoshi-kun called, but I am the one who answered it. But then he slipped a very interesting something about you~ so as your big sister, I am here for you~!" She said with her arms open wide for me to hug her.
I gave her my disgusted look. Then I heard something about a "very interesting" something that Satoshi slipped.
"What did Satoshi say?"
"Well, he told me that you're massively and deeply in love with a girl! So, when can I meet her?"
I swear I'll kill Satoshi tomorrow.
"Shut up. I am not "massively and deeply" in love. Seriously."
She gave me this really scheming glare. A glare that should make me shiver.
"Houtarou-kun~?"
I am not telling her.
She walked over me and held her hands towards me, as if she's going to tickle me. Okay, she's scaring me now.
"I don't know! She likes me, but I don't know if I do too!" I yelled, probably with a ripe tomato face. My sister paused in her tracks with a weird expression on her face. Even I can't understand it.
"Kyaaaaaaaa~! My little brother's in love!" she said, as she gave me a disgusting big hug.
"H-hey! Can't… breath!"
"I am so proud of you! I never knew that you had it in you!"
"Hey! I said I don't know if I like her too! I have these weird questions in my head that I-"
Did I just…
"Questions?" my sister asked innocently.
"N-no. No questions."
"Houtarou~"
"W-why do I feel happy after kissing her?"
My sister again stopped, as if she had a brain freeze. Suddenly, she started to beam once again. "My my, Houtarou! Moving too fast aren't we?"
I felt the blood rush to my cheeks.
"I didn't kiss her! She-"
"Wow! She was brave enough to kiss you?"
"What is with you and Satoshi?! I kissed her, but she told me to!"
Again, I just don't know what I'm saying anymore. I sat down on the couch, feeling really tired. Who knew that just by telling someone what's in your mind could cost too much energy?
"Well, Houtarou. Do you want to kiss her again?"
I stared at her in surprise as I heard the question. The soft feeling of Chitanda's delicate lips against mine… is… shockingly wonderful. I want… to kiss her again—
Stop right there, Houtarou. Do I really want to kiss her again? Wait… isn't this the same as Chitanda? She wants me to kiss her again! I… don't know what going on anymore. Damn, romance is just too tiring.
"I… like the feeling of her lips against mine…" I mumbled, hoping that she wouldn't hear it. Unfortunately for me, she did.
"Oh my gosh! My little brother is indeed in lovey-dovey~!"
"Stop it, sis."
Hey. Maybe my sister's right. Maybe I do like Chitanda as well. This weird feeling of wanting to see her happy all the time… is somehow giving me a calm feeling. It's like… satisfying her curiosity because…
"I love seeing her smile."
Crap, did I just say that out loud?
"Oh my! You're quite the romanticist, aren't you Houtarou?"
"I-I didn't… oh never mind."
I stared at the opposite direction, trying desperately to hide my hideously blushing face. I can't believe that I fell for Chitanda as well. I can't believe that I like her despite the fact that she's always draining my energy. Satisfying her curiosity indeed is something that I need to do.
Because I love seeing her smile.
It's probably not her eyes' fault that makes me do anything she wants me to solve. Maybe it was just the motivation to see her smile again, that's why I do those things for her.
Ugh, I can't believe I am saying those stuff above. I can't see myself being all in love and all. Love is just so weird.
"So, will you tell her that you like her too?" she asked, breaking the awkward silence. I thought for a while. It's not so hard to tell her that right? I mean, she already told me that she likes…
Hey, she hasn't told me that yet. Chitanda hasn't told me that she likes me directly. So… how exactly do I do this?!
"Maybe? I don't know. She hasn't really told me that she likes me. Directly, I mean."
My sister produced a long, frustrated 'eh?' I ignored her and turned on the television. "She hasn't? My, then you have to tell her now!"
"Now?"
"No, what I mean is… you tell her right away. In that way, she'll tell you what she really means directly! Right?"
"Let me guess sis, shoujo manga or a television drama?"
"T.V drama!"
"I knew it."
That's just my sister. Always getting her information on romance with mangas, flicks and dramas. And she tells me that I am a romanticist. Well, at least that get her mind off me. She went straight to the kitchen while mumbling stuff about that new T.V drama and I went back to my room.
So… how should I tell Chitanda? Damn, I just can't imagine myself doing the confession! Should I do it spontaneously… or formally? Damn it. Just, damn it.
The next morning, I unexpectedly woke up early. Seriously, this love thing is turning my life upside down.
Since I was pretty early, walking down to school is pretty quiet. Surprisingly, even Satoshi is early.
"Hey! You're early today, huh?"
"I should be asking you that question too."
Oh, right. I forgot to do something. I faced Satoshi and spanked him on the head. "Owww! What was that for?"
"For telling those lies to my sister. Because of you, she got me." I replied with a hint of anger in my voice.
Satoshi laughed apologetically and clasped his hands on the back of his head. "Anyway, I am early today because I figured that this is going to be the most important day of your life. So I got up real early to help you." He said bluntly.
I crossed my eyebrows a bit.
"Gee, thanks." I said with a heavy implication of sarcasm. Satoshi chuckled.
"If you and Chitanda become official, will you walk her home everyday?"
"Probably. If she wants me to."
"Seriously, Houtarou? Of course you'll walk her home everyday! That's like, official boyfriend duties!"
I rolled my eyes. That's too stereotypical.
"Maybe you'll eat lunch together! Ah, the thought of eating Chitanda's cooking~"
I replied by just nodding. I never really thought about those possibilities. Such… tiring possibilities. Possibilities that I have to do, right?
We finally reached school. We went through the shoe lockers, and then I went straight to my classroom. I sat down, not wanting anyone to disturb me. I think I'll have to sleep for the whole day because if today is the day, then I have to conserve my energy.
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Who knew that romance could be so tiring?
The update came in WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too early... anyway, I just love Oreki's sister XD Reviews are my inspirations!