La Corda D'oro ~
Chapter Six; Declaration
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Author's note
Okay, since this fanfic is kind going nowhere, I decided to make it running a bit, y'know ? Am I boring ?
I promise to make this fanfic more interesting.
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Kahoko's POV
I started the day early with Mio, Nao, Amo and Fuyumi by hanging out in the mall. The snow had lessened and the sun had shown up a bit now.
I could feel some warmth and I wore something more light than the usual heavy warm clothing we had to wear for winter. I could feel the Christmas spirit but then again, I felt something's missing. Like, I had to accomplish something. But, what could it be ? Could it be the concert ? That, I'd have to make it my best ? Or to give my friends their presents ? Or ... to-
My thoughts were interrupted when Amo took a picture of me, the flash blinded me. "Amo-san, why do you always have to take pictures out of nowhere ?" I groaned, rubbing my dizzy eyes.
"Oh, well, it's for the memories." She glanced at her camera and frowned. "This isn't such a good shot of you, Hmm ..."
I blinked twice and rubbed my eyes again, "Next time, ask me pleaaase." I blinked again and my eyesight was a tad bit blurry. Damn flash.
Mio went beside with shopping bags on her right arm. She wrapped an arm around my shoulders to support me, "Aw, Amo-san. Why don't you give some water for Hino ?" she giggled and I shook my head. "I'm fine, I'm fine." I sighed. "You can take a picture now."
Amo-san cheered and quickly positioned her SLR. "Okay, one ... two ... three !" We smiled for the camera. Amou-san gave a thumbs-up and glanced at her SLR to check. "Beautiful ! You guys could be models with this ! I'll post this in the paper when school begins," She raised her hand as if imagining the school paper headline, "School returns; what have Seiso Academy students been doing during Christmas ! And I'll post a picture of you guys ! You guys will look so good on paper."
Mio giggled and I blushed, 'Me ? On the school paper ? Nooo !' "Amo-san ! You don't have to post me !"
Amo-san patted my shoulder, "Calm down ! I'm jsut kidding. I'll paste in in my scrapbook, now come on ! Let's get someone to take a picture of all of us." She dragged all of us and asked the security guard to take our picture. We smiled and the camera flashed.
Then Amo-san bumped into Tsuchiura and Yunoki-senpai. They were looking for presents they were going to get their parents and relatives and friends this Christmas. We spent most of the day shopping for presents and I waved them goodbye cause it was time to practice with Kaji.
Kaji Aoi's POV
I saw Hino with her friends and Fuyumi-san. I waved at her and smiled, she saw me and waved back and walked towards me.
"Hino-san !" I saw what she was wearing and she looked simple but decent. "You look cute, Hino-chan." I laughed. She rolled her eyes;
"Geh ! Kaji, pleaaase, let's go practice." She scratched her head and blushed but I obediently followed her and we went to practice.
(Three hours later,)
"Okay, ow, ow owww. My shoulder hurts, I think that's enough Kaji." She laughed, massaging her shoulder. "I think I've got a cramp."
I took something out of my bag, a cold bag of ice. "I was prepared for anything, since we're preparing so much for this, I knew we'd need something like this." I lent her the bag. "Here, you can use it. I'm fine." She took it and placed it on her shoulder. She sighed and closed her eyes. "Much better."
Hino yawned and stood up, "I've got to go, I'm supposed to meet someone tonight." She gave me back my bag of ice and stretched her arms. "Thank you again for all your hard work and help, Kaji-kun. I really appreciate it." She smiled brightly at me and I couldn't help smiling back. She was different, different from ... all the other people. But ... a good kind of different.
"Hino-san, will you do me a favor ?" I said as I walked towards her. She looked up at me and nodded, "Sure, anything. I do owe you." She gave me another smile. I chuckled, "Maybe, someday, can your gift for me this Christmas ..." Hino raised an eyebrow. "... could you play a song for me ? Only for me?"
Hino's eyes widened and stepped back a bit. "O-of course, Kaji-kun. If that's what you want then I'll be glad to play for you."
"Thank you." I murmured and hugged her, she jumped a bit. I pulled her closer into a tight hug. "... Kaji-kun ...Can't ...breathe !" She struggled to pull away. Someone cleared their throat from behind us.
It was Tsukimori-kun. His arms were folded and his narrowed eyes stared at the both of us. Hino pulled away from me and ran to him. She bowed down, "I-I'm sorry Kaji-kun. Good bye." Then Tsukimori walked away ahead of Hino and I couldn't help but glare at how he treated her.
Hino's POV
Tsukimori walked ahead of me, annoyed. I was so embarrassed to let him see me in that state. No, I don't think he's annoyed, I think he's mad.
"T-Tsukimori-kun ! I'm sorry !" He was walking fast, as if avoiding me. "W-wait ! Please listen to me !" I said between gasps.
"You've got nothing to explain to me, nor would I believe it. I shouldn't have asked you in the first place," He stopped and turned around to completely face me with his hate-filled eyes. I felt a deep stab of pain on my chest, I've never seen him so angry before. But then he took a deep breath and clenched his fists. I didn't know what to say ...
"Forget about tonight, just go home, Hino." He massaged his temples and took another deep breath. "Leave me alone."
And yet the stab I felt went deeper, causing my knees to wobble. I don't it to end like this, I at least wanted to spend some more time with him, before he goes ... before he leaves for good.
But if this is what he wants then I'll give it to him. Anything, I'd give it to him.
"I just wanted to know you more ... I thought things were going well between us." I felt tears coming out of my eyes, my hands balled up into fists and I lowered my head. "I don't want you to leave holding a grudge against me," I paused, finding the right words. "But if this is what you want. Then I'll give it to you."
"I won't bother going after you anymore." I added. I turned and ran away in despair.
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Len's POV
I felt disappointed with myself. What have I done ? And the words she just said, I wanted that to happen to and I just let it fly out of my reach.
When I could've at least kept some memories of her, now I've blown the chance away with my disgusting attitude. I've been blinded by jealousy.
I punched my fist to the wall beside me and for once ... I didn't care if I would lose control of my fingers. Not now that I've lost a friend.