Yukino POV.

The final lesson of the day was relatively menial. The subject matter at hand was something that I had already learned during one of my revision dates with Hachiman. As I thought about him, I could not help but pull the key shaped trinket out and smile looking at it. Soon the lesson was over and I began to pack my bag. I was looking forward to seeing Hachiman today as he seemed off while he was walking me to school. I hope he is better now and that he did not come see me during lunch much to my surprise and dismay.

But no matter. I get to see him now. I finished packing my bag. I proceeded toward the staffroom to acquire the key to open the clubroom doors. I proceeded to the clubroom and placed my bag down. I took out a packet of snacks and placed it onto a small plate. I began to brew the tea and boil the water.

"Yahallo Yukinon!" A familiar voice soon greeted me after the sound of the door opening and sliding. However, it was not the voice I had hoped to hear.

"Good afternoon Yuigahama san" I said with a soft smile.

I placed the plate of snacks onto the main long table and poured her a cup of tea into her mug. I did the same to my cup and I placed both cups onto the table. I then sat down on my seat and began reading my book.

"Yahallo!" A fresh but still recognisable voice said, yet again followed by another sliding of the door. Although then again although from the same blood. It was not the voice I desired.

"Good afternoon, Komachi san." I answered.

I stood up and poured her a cup of tea in a paper cup. We are running out of these. I need to purchase more; perhaps I could use it as an excuse to make a detour, when Hachi walks me home. I poured Komachi san a cup of tea and then returned to my book.

The notion that Hachiman was taking so long started to worry me. Is he okay? Could he have had some accident? I know he has dead fish eyes but he doesn't have fish vison right? Perhaps he ran into a wall? My thoughts were disturbed by several knocks on the door.

"Come in." I announced with an slightly annoyed tone. As my boyfriend would not knock. So it means it's not him…

In turn was a man that I had tried to forgive, so I could not live in the past and be angry about it. So I could move on with Hachiman. Although his impression has slightly grown as he had finally properly apologized after many years. Although it made me feel like a weight was taken off my shoulders. I cannot say I am fond of him if at all. I don't like fakers. Hayama Hayato.

"Ah. I have a request for you and Hikigaya." He directed to me.

"Hachi isn't here yet. Could you mind waiting for a bit before proceeding?"

"Actually its quite urgent and private would you mind talking it with me on the roof? Perhaps I saw Hikigaya helping Iroha carrying somethings which I kinda told her to do hahah. I kinda feel guilty finding that out..."

That Hachiman. Delaying to see me to help his Kohai. Although his onii chan instincts are commendable which could make him a valid candidate for a husband and father, I must say it is quite beyond normal, borderline disturbing. However, I still feel bitter. I am his girlfriend, his lover. We both truthfully proclaimed we love each other and yet he never offers to carry my things, let alone does he ever pamper me. Where is my special treatment. He rarely even kisses me….Anyways back to the subject at hand.

"I understand, we shall head to the roof first then."

"Ah. Yui san could you message me, once Hiigaya comes here."

"Uh sure, Hayato kun.." Yuigahama san answers with slight query.

Although It does slightly confuse me….Why does Yuigahama san need to contact Hayato kun. When she would direct Hachiman to the roof anyways. No matter, maybe he is asking for that, as this is urgent.

Hayato kun and I silently walked toward the roof. Although initially silent at first as we waited for Hachiman. Hayato walked toward me after checking his phone. Perhaps he is in a rush? Or perhaps Hachiman has arrived so Yui has contacted him, so he could commence his request.

"Yukinoshita san. Before I make my request. I would just like to say thank you for forgiving my mistakes in the past. I deeply regret my actions. "

"Its fine. I was merely trying to let go of tragedies of the past so I could move on. I learned that I was still annoyed by it as something reminded me of it and it made me angry. So I decided it was time to let go."

"Thank you" he then opened his hands as if he wanted to initiate a hug. Although I am hesitant I guess if I don't comply could cause awkwardness. So I let him hug me. It felt strange, almost violating.

The roof door then sprang open. Showing Hachiman in a shocked and distressed face. I was equally shocked seeing him in the situation I am in. Immediately I pushed Hayato kun away as this was the worse time possible for him to show up.

I could see Hachiman was not thinking straight. His eyes were angry and it looked like he was betrayed, like I did back then. I tried to walk toward him. But then he took out his wallet and his lock trinket. Threw it onto the floor and stepped on it. Shattering it. In that moment, I felt my heart shatter as well.

"We're done." He said coldly and he turned around. Closing the door behind him. I could feel hot tears running down my face. How could this be happening! This misunderstanding is too grave! What should I do? I love him!

I walked toward the shards of the broken trinket. I kneeled down onto the hard concrete floor, picked up the broken pieces, and placed it closed to my chest and I silently cried.

"You see, he doesn't trust you, Yukino chan. Let alone love you." A voice pierced into my soul. His words were odd and all of this feels too coincidental to be a misunderstanding. I began to force myself to think. How? What?

"Only I have always loved you, Yukino. Since we were kids." He continued.

Then I grasped what had happened. I have been played. Manipulated. But now is not time for weakness. I can't cower against anyone. I need to pick myself up to handle this. For Hachiman.

"So this was all you. Hayama kun. Asking Isshiki san to carry something, much out of your usual character, asking Yuigahama san to message and notify you of Hachiman, saying those things to me out of the blue. All of this was carefully timed so Hachiman would see that. So you think you would have a chance to be with me?"

I mustered up all my courage I had in me, stood up, and gave him to coldest glare I had in me. I was about to break apart. But I can't let that happen. I can't rely on Hachiman. This time it's my turn to help him.

"Yukino. I wanted to prove he doesn't love you and if you do love him why aren't you going after him right now instead staying here talking to me."

"I am not going after him yet because I know Hachiman would figure this out. He may be distraught and saddened now, but soon he will see through your scheme. I trust him and I love him. I am staying here to get it clear in your fake thick skull that I would never ever have any feelings for you and I will stop you from going after Hachiman."

"Yukino….Why…."

"Because I hate people that are too cowardly to be themselves. Not to mention I hate people that make schemes to hurt someone else relationship just to get to someone even more. You don't desire me. You just want to get to Hachiman. He was able to do things you never can and you hate that. So stay away from us. You will never be as good as him, give up." I ushered with the last bit of strength I have.

I then turned around and walked toward the roof door.

"One last thing. Even if what you did, means the end between me and Hachiman. I would never go for you. Even as a rebound. I will never forgive you for what you did today."

I did not see his face. I didn't even bother. As it will clearly make me sick. I then closed the door behind me and took several massive pants. I could feel my emotions getting to me. Tears ran down my face again and I ran toward the clubroom. I don't care ill composed I looked right now. He was all that was in my mind. What if he does something stupid? Should I have went after him first? Would he misunderstand it as me not caring for him? I ran as fast as I can toward the clubroom, hoping he would be there. I was exhausted when I arrived. My stamina was never good.

"Where Hachiman!" I shouted as I slid open the door. Much to the surprise of everyone in the room.

"Onii chan said he felt ill so he went home, are you okay Yukino san?"

"Yeah, you look very frail, Yukinon and have you been crying? Did something happen?" Yuigahama san asks in concern.

I Ignored them. Picked up my things and called for my driver. As Hachiman's house would take too long to go by foot. After a short wait. My driver arrived and he took me to Hachiman's household. Using the spare key he gave me. I opened the door, went up the stairs, and went inside his room. Although he was asleep. He was soaking wet from the rain outside. I touched his forehead and he was burning up. Idiot. I thought to myself, but I can't but smile slightly just by seeing him. I went into his bathroom to get a towel. I opened his wardrobe for a set of clean clothes and I carefully removed his drenched uniform. I wiped his body and hair, carefully drying him. I then carefully place on a change of clothes and pants for him and placed a bed sheet on top of him. I then place a hot towel on his forehead and a changed it whenever it went cold. I sat on his desk and wrote a note explaining what happened, hoping he would read it and understand. I finished the note and placed it in his bedside. I felt tired after crying and running around, so I laid on my head his desk and rested for a bit…