I'm really glad to hear people are starting to like this story! sorry if i only update every 500 years but ill write loads for christmas! so tell what you're liking in the story or...any suggestions that could happen between rakan and chigusa?

enjoy the new chapter!

and merry christmas!

Rakan came around in the evening of the next day on the floorboards of his big, lonely house.

He tried to get up but immediately regretted it when he body ached with pain. Oh yeah. That happened.

Despite what happened it hasn't quite hit Rakan that he gotten badly beaten up by three seniors he has never met.

Rakan stayed on the floor for a bit more. Everything was too hard to do. I'm too tired and I'm probably missing school. That's new. Missing school for the first time. Rakan laughed dryly but gripped onto his stomach.

Aw, where will Chigusa go? Who would he talk to? Who would give him some lunch to eat?

Who would be nice to him?

Rakan guided his hand to his face and felt the swelling by his mouth and cheek. He found out that he can't quite open one of his eyes or move his jaw much.

The young teenage boy heard some sobbing noises in the room and then felt his own hot tears run down his face. Oh...it's me. I'm crying. I-I got beaten pretty badly, huh?

Rakan cried himself to sleep because his body was too tired to keep up with his hiccupped sobs.

The next morning, Rakan looked at his newly bandaged face in the bathroom.

I did the best I could. Not looking too bad besides the obvious.

You couldn't miss the huge black eye as much as Rakan tried to cover it. I don't want to miss another day of school. He gave one last look and left the house.

He had the occasional glances at his face on the way to the train and the trip to school. The local pretty flower boy had a bandaged face and a huge black eye.

As Rakan walked into school and opened his locker he got a sudden flash of memory of two days ago. He froze for a second and breathing became hard. Put on your shoes Rakan, come on. It's not gonna happen here, there's lots of people here. But all Rakan could feel the heavy blows he got into his stomach. He felt a tap on his shoulder

''No!-''

Chigusa took his hand away and looked surprised. Rakan felt himself calm down a bit but felt dizzy.

''Rakan, are you...alright?'' Chigusa asked softly. His eyes looked the junior up and down. His face fell completely when he looked at his bruises and bandages.

''I'm...I just feel a bit sick, y-you see that's why I took the day off yesterday.'' Chigusa still looked lost.

''I thought I might be up for a day of school but I...might head home'' Rakan had his eyes on the floor. I can't look at him. I just can't.

Rakan felt an arm scoop under his knees and another holding onto his back. Chigusa lifted the junior up and began walking.

''Hey hey what are you doing! Put me down Senpai!'' All heads turned to the two and stared. Chigusa kept a stern, determined face and held onto Rakan tight. He turned into the nurse's office and by the time Rakan gave up protesting.

The nurse was startled by such early patients but looked at Rakan and told Chigusa to set him down on a bed.

''Rakan, please get better. I don't like you feeling sick or bad. It makes me sad. So I'll stay with you so don't worry about being alone'' Chigusa expressed while he touched Rakan's hand.

This guy can say whatever he wants without being embarrassed...

Rakan looked away, flushed but made himself return the touch.

''Thanks, Chigusa-senpai'' Rakan said quietly

''Just call me Chigusa, Rakan.'' Rakan smiled and let his head rest on the pillow.

The nurse gave him some medicine and gave him some new bandages. Though Chigusa was excused to leave, he remained sitting beside the bed.

I know Chigusa must be wondering where I got these bruises and he's been asking me for a while. I'll...I'll leave it be for now. I don't want to worry him. He's doing this for me and all.

Rakan blinked awake and looked around where he was. I fell asleep again? Can't I take a few hits without passing out from it?

The junior turned his head to see Chigusa have his arms crossed and his eyes closed. His dark hair just barely hid his long eyelashes. Rakan sat for a while looking at the seniors sleeping form. He looks so peaceful for an odd guy like him...

Rakan winced at a sudden thought.

He beat up some people though didn't he. The same thing that happened to me. Being kicked, punched, hit.

What does it take to make Chigusa lose it?

''Chigusa...are you awake?'' Rakan asked quietly

''Yes'' Chigusa responded immediately with closed eyes. Rakan sat up in his bed so he can look at Chigusa at more of an eye level.

''It's pretty late, you didn't have to stay with me all day'' Chigusa slowly opened his eyes and laid them on Rakan.

''I wouldn't be interested in doing anything else today''

Rakan felt awful with sudden questioning thoughts about Chigusa that suddenly sprung in his mind.

Do you really mean that? Do you know me that well enough to say things like this? What's really important to you Chigusa?

Rakan looked away and played with his hands, feeling uncomfortable.

''Chigusa I want to ask you something...'' He waited for a bit for Chigusa to respond but it was quiet. Rakan's eyes still down and looking at his hands, he took an intake of air.

''Why did you beat up that senior?'' Rakan took the chance of taking a glance of Chigusa. The senior's face changed from his smooth expression to something crumpled. His brows knotted and pressed his lips.

''Chigusa?''

His hands tightened fast and looked at Rakan. It was like day one again, his eyes became cold and pierced Rakan again.

Wh-what's this-

''I knew they attacked you Rakan.''

''H-how-''

''And...I can't let that happen again.'' Chigusa stood up.

''Where are you going?''

''I'm going to give them want they deser-''

Rakan whipped out his arm to hold Chigusa's wrist. The senior turned to lock eyes with Rakan.

''No, you said you'll stay here with me. If you leave, I'll be lonely just like you said. So you're staying by my side.'' Rakan held his hold. ''Alright?''

im writing chapter 5 now so