Chapter 9: Broken Hearts

{Irie's point of view}

I knew what I had to do I had to tell Kotoko however I also knew there would be one way that she would certainly believe me apart from having photo evidence. I pulled out my phone and knew who I had to call.

"Hello."

"Hi it's Irie."

"What? Why are you calling me!"

"I need your help it's for Kotoko."

"What's wrong with her is she hurt? In danger?"

"I'm not sure if you're aware of the fact that Kotoko has been dating Kenji from class A."

"…I was not aware."

"Well he's just cheated on her and I have photo evidence of it which I have on my phone and I need to tell Kotoko as I don't want her getting hurt but I know she won't believe me just by herself so I'm asking if you will accompany me in breaking the news."

"I see…where should I meet you?"

"Train Station nearest my house at 6 Kotoko's gone to the hospital to visit her dad and I know that she comes back home from the hospital every time at 6:10pm therefore she will absolutely be at the trains station by 6."

"You really are a genius but I didn't know you felt so protective over Kotoko but stay back got it!"

"Thanks Kin Chan."

I never thought I'd ask that guy for anything he was even more annoying than Kotoko which I didn't know was possible however I was glad he agreed to help. It was already 5:30 so I ran to the train station and managed to reach the last station before my house at 5:50. As I stepped off the train I spotted Kin Chan standing next to a snack machine trying to blend in with the crowd which wasn't working whatsoever.

"Hi."

"Roger. The bird has not yet landed I repeat the bird has not yet landed."

"Right.. should we just wait here then."

"No! We have to be in disguise she might go running if she sees us both here together!" Despite his idiotic ways he did have a point so we agreed to stand at either side of the exit to make sure Kotoko couldn't escape us. When 6pm arrived as I had predicted Kotoko came walking off of the train and towards the exit Kin Chan and I exchanged glances before walking out causally beside her luckily due to her clumsiness she hadn't noticed us. We edged nearer and nearer until we both were walking beside her we grabbed her arm and pulled her to the side of the road.

"Irie how many times do I have to tell you to piss off!" Kook screamed angrily at me but she soon stopped when she noticed Kin Chan was still holding her other arm.

"Kin Chan? What are you doing with Irie?"

"Kotoko we need to tell you something, something serious." I looked down at her I could tell she knew I wasn't lying as her expression changed slightly.

"Why is Kin Chan here?"

"What we're about to tell you may seem hard to believe and Irie gathered that you wouldn't want to hear it from him so he asked me to help tell you." Kook began to look worried I felt so bad for having to show her the pictures and watch her reaction. No more words were spoken I just handed her the phone with the pictures and as she flicked through them her mouth dropped open and I could see her top lip begin to quiver.

"Kook I know this is really hard for you but I promise with all my heart and Irie's that this is the truth." Kin Chan rested a hand on her shoulder which annoyed me slightly but I knew it was the right thing to do.

"What…" was all Kotoko managed to say before the tears began to fall. My heart immediately jumped out to her and before I knew it I had swung my arms around her.

"Please don't cry I'm so sorry this happened to you. Please smile again because you're pretty when you smile and the whole world is a better place with your never ending happiness." I rubbed her hair softly and she returned my hug by burying her face in my school blazer. I could feel the wet start to soak through to my shirt how could Kenji do this to her when I saw him next he was in for a shock.

"Irie can we go home now?" Kotoko choked on her tears.

"Thank you Kin Chan I couldn't have done it without you, I owe you one!" I smiled at him for a sudden moment I felt a pleasant sensation run through my body as I kindly spoke to Kin Chan was this what happiness was?

"Don't mention it just make sure she's okay." He waved before walking back to the station. I walked Kotoko back home with my arm around her shoulders making sure she was alright at all times her tears never stopped falling. Silence gathered around us yet I was more than content with the situation the girl I loved was crying on my shoulder I wanted to help her like this through life and make her life as happy as it can be. As we approached the front door I ran ahead to open it for her and I managed to sneak her past the family room so she didn't have to go through the interrogation my mother would have at the sight of her crying. As we reached her door I also opened that too and sat her down on the bed. I smiled at her before turning around to leave but she grabbed hold of my blazer.

"Please stay with me." My heart pounded hard she wanted me with her.

"Of course, how are you feeling?"

"Terrible but I'm grateful to you without you this would have been a horrible mess."

"Don't thank me I had to do this I couldn't let someone hurt you like that." Kotoko looked up at me strangely I was dropping too many hints of my love to her.

"Why are you being so nice to me?"

"I thought you would ask you see this is going to sound odd but I have fallen in love with you; to be precise." She gasped and her hand shot over her mouth; eyes wide.

"You what?" She stared at me in genuine shock I laughed a little at her reaction this must sound ridiculous to her as I have treated her so badly in the past.

"I know this sounds unbelievable due to my past behaviour with you but I have grown to love you and I only want to be with you; you are the only girl with me. I kissed you because I just couldn't hold back anymore and those things I said about you to Kenji were all lies I find you highly attractive I just told him otherwise so I didn't sound suspicious. Kotoko all I want to do is hold you so please let me. Let me hold you forever." There was silence for several moments as she processed all the information I knew she was going to turn me down; disappointment flowed through my veins.

"I've been in love with you for 4 years." She leaned up and kissed me I returned it passionately with a smile on my face. When we broke apart I saw her smiling at me as well this was perfect I had the girl of my dreams in my arms, the girl who had taught me what happiness and the girl who taught me how to love. I owed her everything and I vowed to myself then that I would do anything to make her happy.

"What about Kenji?"

"Don't worry about him I'll make sure his heart is well and truly broken."