3 DAYS REMAINING - Sekai ichi Hatsukoi fanfic
A/N: I do not own this beautiful and perfect characters though I really wish they were mine.
CH 7 - Yukina Kou no Baai
Hello there!
My name is Yukina Kou.
I' am around 21 years old, born and raised in Sapporo, Hokkaido.
Currently I' am a 3rd year student at university, studying the Arts and majoring in Oil Paintings. I've always loved the magic of paintings, how they can bring out so much emotions with a few strokes there and a sprinkle of colours here and then presto! A new creation is among us! I love how a few small details can lead up to such a powerful creation. I love how art is the language of our souls.
I dream of living my life creating these creations and evoking the same emotions I felt when I first saw paintings as a kid to others. That is my dream.
Other stuff about me. Hmmm…
I have a great family consisting of a mother, a father and an older brother, who have done nothing but support me.
I' am approximately around 186 cm tall, probably 66 kilograms, and my shoe size is around 27.
My blood type is A and my birthday is September 6, which makes me a Virgo.
When it comes to food, I love… pretty much everything… I can't really think of something I don't like to eat.
My strong traits are my optimism and being pro-active. My weaknesses are that I'm very stubborn and just recently, learned I easily get jealous.
Hobbies? Drawing, painting, and reading my favorite mangas.
My inspirations as an artist are Klimt, Vermeer, Sargent, Hammershoi, and Waterhouse.
But the one thing you really need to know about me… the only thing…
I'm in love with Kisa Shouta.
In the 21 years I've lived in this world, I've dated quite a few women.
I enjoyed dating each and everyone of them. I enjoyed making love to them; I also loved them in my own way and safe to say, I don't regret dating anyone of them. I'm happy that most of exes became my good friends in the long run of things. There were no hard feelings.
However, this is the very first time I ever dated a man.
And it has been quite an experience.
For one thing, the sex has been absolutely amazing, mind-blowing even. I can't even begin to describe how freaking amazing the sex is to you without getting hard myself and how it's been so long since, and the anticipation just makes it even hotter. Another, dating Kisa Shouta has evoked so much emotions from me, the same way a painting can. Honestly this the first time I've ever been hit this hard when it comes to love.
I am so in love with him I can't even think straight.
I can't even remember a time when I didn't love him, as if my whole life I've been waiting for someone like him and everything before Kisa-san has been in anticipation of meeting him.
I can still remember the days when I was curious about him. He used to be one of my stalkers in the bookstore. What's funny is that I was pretty used to getting stalked by women but not by men, which caught my attention. Also, I thought he was this cute high schooler who had a crush on me, only to learn later that I was so wrong and he was older than me by approximately 9 years.
Still that did not hinder me getting to know him, finding out he edited all my favorite mangas. I'm not kidding, he edited ALL of them. ALL. OF. THEM. As if fate was already playing with us. I couldn't believe it myself but it just sealed the deal on how perfect he is to me and I hope I am the same to him as well.
I love him with every fiber of my very soul. And honestly, I want to spend the rest of my life loving him and only him, getting to be with him until the end of our days.
That is my other dream.
Though the only hindrance to that dream of mine is that we rarely see each other these days since we are both busy. He is busy with his work, working as a full-time editor in Emerald while I am a full pledge working student who currently is juggling 5 jobs. So we have little time with each other.
But you know what? The time we spend away from each other just intensifies my feelings to him even more, the longing makes our love more worthwhile. And I'm willing to wait.
I'll wait all my life if I have to. If it's him. 'Cause it has to be him.
Though our relationship hasn't been perfect so say the least. But we have endured, through jealousy and misunderstandings, we've done it and came out on the better side of things. I can even say we became a better couple.
Yes, we have endured and I'm sure we'll continue to endure everything that comes between us.
I know Kisa-san is happy and content with our relationship. So am I. But right now, content as I may be, I'm also very worried about it.
Because the last time we saw each other, I also met Kisa-san's big brother.
It wasn't a happy meeting.
The thing that surprised me the most was that Kisa-san's brother had me investigated. He wanted to know my background and has instigated that I should end things with Kisa-san, knowing that I will never be able to provide for him in the future judging from my chosen career.
It made me really think about my dream. I mean, come on, living off as a painter? When you come to think of it, it doesn't provide much income. I can safely say I have some talent but can my talent really pay off?
It really made me think.
Though I appreciated what Kisa-san said after. He protected me from his mean big brother. He promised me then and there that he supports my dreams and that even if I fail, he will support me. I didn't think I can love him even more than I already do but when he said that, I wanted to propose to him there. But I stopped myself.
Because surely he will freak out with a marriage proposal. I've decided that for later since we have all the time in the world and besides, I've only known him for about 10 months.
Still after that experience and the next two weeks we were apart, I can't forget everything his brother has said to me. They kept haunting me, coming to me every time I was alone. I mean, how can I even forget about it? They were fucking insults, excuse me for my choice of language.
"I want you to end things with Shouta,"
"He's nothing but a play thing to you, right?"
"If you think I'm going to sit back and watch my precious brother get taken away from me by the likes of such a superficial, thoughtless farce of a man like you, who will never be able to provide my brother the life he deserves, you've got another thing coming."
First of all, I will never end things with Kisa-san. Over my dead body.
Second of all, he was never, not even for a second, a play thing to me. Yes I enjoy having sex with him. Kisa-san is practically the God of Sex. I can't even begin to describe how good having sex with him feels like. But every single time we had sex, it was more of making love. And to think that he even believed that I consider his little brother a play thing is a huge insult to me.
And lastly, the last line really struck a cord in me and the words keep spinning in my head to the point that in the two weeks since I last saw Kisa-san, I had a mission.
I decided then that I would prove to his brother that I, Yukina Kou, can and will be able to provide for Kisa the life he deserves. Starting now. I'm gonna prove it!
I managed to get Kisa-san's brother's number while he was asleep and without him knowing, I called him the day after the whole fiasco. I hated the fact that I have to keep this from Kisa-san but if I don't do this, it's an insult to my pride and to my dignity and especially to my love for Kisa.
(I'm sorry, Kisa-san)
I doing all of this, all in the name of love.
"Moshi moshi," I decided to be optimistic when I called his brother. First things first, I wanted him to get to know me, the real me, and nothing like my blinding optimism to start with.
Oh how wrong I was to do that.
"This is Yu—-" I was immediately cut off by him with a huff and I can hear his irritation over the phone. I assume he was expecting Kisa-san but instead he heard the boyfriend he hated.
"I know who you are and I'm wondering how on earth you got this number." His words were full of irritation, my optimism becoming less and less.
I decided to approach things in another way. "Look, I know we may have started on the wrong foot and there's no one to blame here but since we both love Kisa-san, I wanted us to at least, for his benefit, become friends." I explained as calmly as possible, ignoring the irritation I can feel emanating from the phone.
Another huff and the irritated voice continues. "How dare you to even say we both love Kisa-san when you just met him!" He was almost near to shouting the words venomously and I can feel already my calm composure slowly deteriorating but still, I managed to keep calm and think that I'm doing this for my love's benefit.
(Stay calm, Yukina. Stay calm)
"Can I just say?" When all things fail, just be an honest. That's my motto in life. "You don't know me. I don't know you. But the only thing you really need to know about me is that without a doubt in my mind, I am in love with your brother. And no matter how long we've known each other, no matter how many play things he had before, no matter how many girls I flirted with, at the end of it all, I am in love with Kisa Shouta. And you, of all people, can never change that. Which is why I'm doing this, for the sake of my lover, your brother, I want us to be okay."
I let out all of my frustrations and was surprised that Kisa's brother was silent for a while.
And then the bomb. "You don't deserve my brother," He said flat out.
That was the last straw. To hell with being calm. To hell with optimism.
"I DESERVE YOUR BROTHER!" I was shouting but still respectfully. "AND I'M GONNA PROVE IT TO YOU! IN TWO WEEKS TIME, MEET ME! I'M GONNA SHOW YOU HOW MUCH I CAN WORK TO PROVIDE FOR KISA-SAN THE LIFE HE DESERVES!"
The irritating part was, my promise was met by a round of laughter from Kisa-san's aniki. "HAHAHAHAHAHA." It was a laugh that will seriously bring out the worst in you.
(God, I hate this man. I'm sorry, Kisa.)
"As if you can," He was provoking me, trying his best to bring out the pathetic parts of me. "Fine then," He finally agreed, sounding all smug. "Two weeks. Let's meet. Earn a million yen and I'll think about you being a worthy man for my brother."
He ended the call. I stared at my phone for quite some time.
(A million yen? Two weeks? Does Kisa-san earn that much?)
Still, I flipped my phone to a close and was determined to prove his brother wrong.
But… how do I earn that much in a span of two weeks?
I spent the next two weeks working my butt off.
First, I decided to take a temporary leave of absence in my university so that I can work full-time during the next weeks. Second, I looked high and low for jobs in the newspaper, in the internet, and asked all my friends for anything to earn money. Thank God I have Rio-chan to help me with my ordeal; she's a life saver. Although she didn't like my plan, she went with it nevertheless.
"You are an idiot, Kou," She'll say to me each time she gave me a job to do, whether it was to model for some clothes or a catering job.
"An idiot yes, but in love," My response would be and we'd both laugh, although I can see her concern for me.
I continued my work selling shoujo manga; I'm now a full-pledge waiter at that resto cafe where I shared my first kiss with Kisa-san; I'm a part-time model and part-time caterer thanks to Rio-chan and she's been giving me her shifts at the bar she works, making me also a part-time bartender. Plus, I've been selling my paintings to art enthusiasts no matter what the price is. (Though I wish my art can be sold to 1 million yen a piece). I appreciate what I can get.
Third, I managed to hide all of my doings to Kisa-san which is making me guilty every day because I rarely hide things from him but also, I have this growing fear that me not telling him will become a hindrance to our relationship since he specifically told me that…
"Don't mind aniki, Yukina. He won't be a bother to us ever, I'll see to that." He managed to convince on that day of the fiasco.
(I'm sorry, Kisa. But I need to prove to your brother that I deserve you. I don't care what it takes.)
Lastly, without me even realizing it. I've worked myself to the bone that I'm feeling quite under the weather as the two weeks gone by. But I continued to work. To hell with my health!
"Are you trying to kill yourself, Kou?"
Kojima Rio asked me, looking annoyed. We were at my place and she was teaching me a new dish as gratitude for my last modelling stunt, though I should be thanking her and not the other way around.
"Nope, can't do that. Kisa will kill me." I answered happily as I tried a spoonful of curry I was copying from her recipe. I added few more spices and tried another spoonful and when I was satisfied, I asked her to taste it as well.
She tried some, took a few moments to critic my creation and then smiled, nodding. "This will do. You brought justice to the recipe. I hate to say it but you made a better dish than I ever did." She brought her hands together and applauded me.
I smiled widely but just as I did, I can feel a sneeze coming and turned away from her and the food. I sneezed loudly, rubbing my nose after. I was almost afraid to turn back to Rio-chan because I'm sure as much as I love Kisa-san that she'll be frowning at me.
And I was right. Plus her eyebrow furrowed with a mixture of worry and anger painted on her pretty little face.
"Kou, you are being an idiot," She continued to frown at me.
"An idiot in—-" I began to retort but she cut me off, mimicking me. "An idiot in love, yes yes I know. But come on. Kisa-san won't like seeing you like this, no matter how much you did all of this for him."
What I like about Rio-chan is that although she hasn't met Kisa-san, she cares about him almost as she cares about me. I really should think about them meeting each other soon. It would make me the happiest man.
I know she has a point. I really do and I can feel my body almost giving up. But tomorrow I'll be meeting Kisa-san's brother. I need to at least face him and his challenge or else, everything will be in vain.
"I know, Rio-chan. I promise after all this, I'm going to rest a little while." I promised her.
She sighed. "Kou, you might be too late." She placed the back of her hand to my forehead and place her other hand to her own forehead, trying to compare our temperature. I knew I was feeling hot which led me to the conclusion that I have a fever and judging from her frown, I know she had the same conclusion.
"That it," She has reached her limit. "Kou, you are staying here tonight. I forbid you for doing any work tonight and to leave your apartment. Promise me." She looked at me with a fire in her eyes and an expression that I know all too well. She's very worried about me and will see to it that she gets her way, which means I can't work tonight.
"But Rio-chan, tomorrow's the day I meet Kisa-san's aniki and I'm short—-" I tried to reason with her, pleading her.
"I'll take care of it," She said as if we finish the conversation. "I'll get you the remaining 100,000 yen. I'll give it to you tomorrow. I promise."
"Rio-chan—" I felt bad of using her. This was my problem not hers, plus she has helped me way too much in my predicament.
"No buts, Kou. Either you stay put here or I will tell Kisa-san right now what you've been doing."
I was silent after that. I can't let that happen so my fate was sealed. I'm stuck at home.
As she was about to leave, she looked at the curry I made and then at me. "You know what, you should call Kisa-san. Tell him you're sick or that you made him dinner. You haven't seen him in such a long time, right?" She suggested, more likely for me to stay in my apartment and not go against her wishes.
I sighed but decided to follow her request. Plus, I really miss him. I really really miss him.
"Thank you, Rio-chan," I told her and I meant it.
When she left after making sure I won't leave, I immediately texted Kisa-san.
(I hope he is free)
Kisa-san! Are you free tonight?
(Please, please be free)
I was wondering if you can come over. I want to make you some dinner since I learned a new dish today from Rio-chan.
(Please…)
A few minutes later, I got a reply and I immediately jump up and down in my little apartment, like a child receiving the best present in the world.
(Finally! Yes!)
Sure! I'll come right over soon as work's finish. He answered.
I jumped over to my bed and stared at his answer to make sure I wasn't hallucinating from my fever. He's coming over! I can't wait!
I can't wait! :D I texted him back.
I can't believe I'm gonna see him soon.
See you soon! :)
Hopefully he's not too tired from work.
Work hard! :P
My Kisa-san, how I've missed you.
Also, I miss you! xxx
I kept texting him back. I couldn't help it. I'm so excited! I feel like all the tiring days of these past weeks have all evaporated into thin air.
(Oh I forgot tell him one thing)
I stared at my phone lovingly as I gave my final reply.
I love you, Shouta-san! xxx
And I really, really do.
(Okay time for me to perfect that recipe to give Kisa-san the best dinner he deserves)
I spent the rest of the afternoon perfecting the dish to its utmost potential.
Okay I need to admit it. Rio-chan was right.
By nighttime, I felt sicker than ever. I know my fever is near at taking over me. But I can't let that happen.
After I finished perfecting the dish, I went out to grab some medicine and immediately drank it so that the effects will come faster. I can't be sick when Kisa-san arrives for dinner.
But as I made way back home, I can feel the fever winning over me, which is bad, really bad. I was really looking forward to spending time my boyfriend.
(Plus… what about dessert?) God, it's been so long.
I decided to man-up. (Mind over matter right?) I just had to believe in myself that I don't feel sick and that will trick my body, even just for a few hours. At least for Kisa-san's sake.
Just as I was ascending the stairs on my way to my apartment, my phone rang. I expected it to be Kisa-san, calling to tell me he's on his way which made me excited again but just as I flipped open my phone to answer, the sick feeling came rushing back to me.
It was definitely Kisa.
Kisa Aniki.
I felt sick to my stomach, almost near at throwing up. But I managed to compose myself and tried to muster whatever optimism I have left in me and answered the call.
"Moshi moshi?"
I heard him chuckle, which almost irritated me in an instant. "Yukina Kou, you're still alive. I'm surprised." His voice was overflowing with superiority and I can't believe that my boyfriend is related to this man by blood. "You seem to have managed my challenge."
I kept my irritation at bay. "Of course, anything to prove to you that I do deserve your brother."
This made Kisa-san's brother laugh, almost with an evil tone. "We'll see to that. Did you actually managed?" He was referring to the money.
(Stay calm, Yukina) "Of course, do not underestimate me."
Aniki was quiet for awhile. Then he brought to him another bomb. "You know what? I don't care if you earned that much. I'm still not gonna accept you for my brother. I'm calling this deal off." He said with finality, out of nowhere. He just decided that everything I worked hard for, for almost two fucking weeks now, is in vain.
(WHAT? IS HE TRYING TO PISS ME OFF OR SOMETHING?)
"DON'T DARE CALL IT OFF! I WORKED MY BUTT OF PROVING TO YOU THAT I CAN GIVE KISA THE LIFE HE DESERVES! YOU NOT SHOWING UP JUST SHOWS YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A COWARD!" I don't care anymore if I'm being rude. I don't give a damn. I hate him. He is a coward. How can he be Kisa's brother?
This earned me another round of his irritating laughter. "HAHAHA Oh Yukina, you are quite a man." He smugly replied. "Fine, since I don't want to be branded as a coward. Let's continue this deal of ours."
(Good, at least you proved to me you have some balls)
I could hear footsteps from a far. "Promise me, we'll see each other tomorrow." I tried to stay calm. I can't be a puppet in his game. I'm gonna prove to him I deserve to him I am the man for Kisa-san.
"I don't need to promise you anything," He was amused. He was provoking me.
The footsteps sound so close that I turned around to see who it is; only to come face to face with my beloved lover, Kisa Shouta, who watching me. I gave him the best smile I can muster, to avoid him from finding out I'm talking to his brother.
He smiled back. That smile… that smile brought me so much happiness and I can feel my sickness slowly fading. It made me forget all the anger I felt towards his brother.
Everything has been worth it.
For Kisa-san.
"Promise me," I told the receiver.
"Very well then," I heard his brother agree but the smugness never faded even one bit. "I promise I'll see you tomorrow," He ended the call, having the last word.
(Tomorrow I'll show you. I deserve him.)
I flipped my phone to a close and greeted Kisa happily, forgetting everything else.
"Welcome home, Shouta-san!"
~~~END OF CH 7~~~
A/N: This has been a very long chapter but I love the way it ended. I hope you have enjoyed the story just as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thank you to all my readers. :D
