Chapter 7

It was an early afternoon on a bright Monday. I sat outside on the school's front porch. It was during lunch break and I decided to eat outside. I took out a sandwich from my brown paper bag. My long silver waist length hair fell over my face. I sighed to myself. I remember how I used to always eat like this, alone in bright daylight at my old high school. Now, I have the privilege to eat with my friends, but you can say I was a bit used to being solitary. I lifted the sandwich up to my mouth and took a small bite. I raised my head, facing myself on the school grounds. Just then, I saw Shouta with Natsu. I literally let out a gasp. I calmed myself down rapidly wondering why I shrieked when Shouta and Natsu aren't like monsters or anything. In an instant, I felt stupid thinking that way. I studied the two closely. Natsu still had on that bright and adorable smile on her face. Her hair grew out to her shoulders in a lovely way. If possible, she looked even more beautiful than when I knew her. I felt a twitch inside my body. It bothered me that that beautiful woman was with Shouta. But I knew I had no right to judge.

Shouta was laughing and seemed like he was having fun talking to Natsu. I bit my lip. Why would I care? I thought. I quickly finished my sandwich, threw out the remaining and went back inside the school. On my way to class, I overheard Riku talking to Shouta.

''Hey, I heard you got a new girlfriend. Not a surprise to me. The only thing that surprised me was that your girlfriend is that hottie chick from N High school." Riku said with a puzzled look on his face.

"What? You're talking about Natsu? She's not my girlfriend."

I led out a sigh of relief as I heard this. Even though I knew I wasn't supposed to be eavesdropping, my legs wouldn't move. I just had to listen to the other half. What's wrong with me and overhearing things? I asked myself.

"No way, she's so pretty though. I thought you'd be into her as soon as you saw her."

"Yeah but she's my friend's girlfriend."

"Oh… That Sora Toshiba? You guys have been buddies for quite some years now huh?"

"Just a friend since grade school."

No…. I said to myself. I let my body slid down the wall lifelessly. This isn't happening. Shouta can't be friends with that jerk! They've been friends since grade school too! My heart felt like something pierced through it. I was really confused and upset. I stayed there staring onto the floor.

"Yuzu….yu?"

I heard a voice above me, and I looked up. It was Riku calling out to me with Shouta standing next to him. Just then I realized I was still at the same spot. I quickly stood up and straightened things out. I looked from the face of Riku over to Shouta. Shouta's expression was unreadable. Just his handsome face sticking out.

"You…and Sora are friends?" I managed to say. Though it wasn't what I wanted to say, but it just came straight out of my mouth.

"Yeah." He said in his deep, cold voice. Shouta stepped out of the way in between the three of us and left.

Riku gave me a shake. "Why do you care? Yuzuyu…don't tell me you're interested in that Sora guy!"

I ignored him and slowly walked away with that gloomy part of me.

"Haven't you heard? People from N High school are coming to visit us today!"

I heard a lot of chirps from girls that morning at school. Oh God, I thought to myself. I have never been the luckiest girl so please don't let me hit the jackpot I thought silently to myself. By that, I meant I hope Sora wouldn't have to make an appearance. I was totally wrong. During lunch break, the principal of our school had brought a lot of students into our classroom. I saw Natsu. And Sora. Sora had his arms around Natsu's waist.

Natsu and Sora greeted Shouta in a friendly way. Shouta's face seemed to be full of concern. On my face, however was full of fear and hatred. How can the world do this to me? Before I can make out what was going on in my mind, Sora instantly spotted me.

Please don't remember me…Please don't remember me…. I chanted to myself. It was as far as my concern, not working very well. I saw Sora silently heading over my way.

"We meet again…" He whispered to my ear in a chuckle. I was frozen in my chair. I realized Shouta was looking over this way. Natsu was too. My face felt red. Not because of the embarrassment but because of the anger rising in my blood. I hated to be in the center of attention and I absolutely hated whenever Shouta looked at me with that confused expression on his face. I nearly hated my life and what was happening here at this moment.

I stood up from my seat and ran outside of the classroom. Very soon, my anger turned into tears. I don't think I can face Sora again. That pretty, yet evil face of his. And Natsu's innocent face, I didn't need more of it. If she wasn't Sora's girlfriend, Shouta would have fallen for her too. Everything was about Natsu. I envied her. I know I needed to fight away these awful feelings. At this moment, I really, really hoped that someone would pull me out of this loneliness. My knees couldn't put up with it anymore and I fell on the icy cold school floor. I wept and cried praying no one would hear me.

I saw a pair of legs in front of me. I looked up, to see Shouta standing before me. My vision was blurred from the tears but I was pretty sure it was him. Needless to say, I stood up and held onto him. He came after me, I thought. It was because he cared. All I needed at the moment was someone who cared about my feelings. That someone was Shouta. Without thinking, I placed my hands on his shoulders, and tip toed up to him until we were at eye level. I pressed my body against his and leaned in, my lips touching his. I wasn't thinking straight at that time but all I needed now was this moment. I could tell Shouta was kissing me back, his hands on my waist. I laid my feet flat on the ground, bringing his head down with me. We just stood there, lips moving and bodies against each other tightly, like we were a normal couple kissing for probably the 30th time. I wished time would have stopped right at this moment.

And that's it for this chapter! Thank you for reading ;D Sorry it's kind of short D: I apologize for the SUPER long gap in between my updates. It's been more than a month! I'll try and update more frequently now. Please forgive me! And I hoped you enjoyed it :D Please review and tell me what you think! Thanks again :D