Gasp! I have a music exam this week and I am so freaking scared. I am currently going through a stage of breakdown….
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Speed of Love
Chapter 9: A Moment of Clarity
Yuuji glanced between Akatsuka-san and I. Very slowly, he began to drift off, clearly aware that a little space was needed here. Akatsuka curiously eyed Yuuji as he disappeared, but remained quiet until he was fully out of sight.
"So Akatsuka-san, what brings you here today?" I spoke up, trying not to make the silence between us turn awkward.
Snapping her attention back to me, Akatsuka smiled, "Hockey match," she declares, "One of my friends is a major fan of the school's team, and she dragged me along."
I nodded, "They have pretty strong players," I insisted, "You should be proud."
She laughed, "I am not a very big fan of sports Oshitari-kun," she replied, "I wouldn't have come today unless my friend decided to pull me along."
"Well, watching doesn't harm," I chuckled back
Akatsuka-san continued to giggle and smile, "Oshitari-kun, you have a wonderful sense of humor," she announced, "I'd love to talk to you more often."
I cracked a grin, "Well it is getting pretty noisy around here," I uttered, "We could go for a walk if you want, I know a place where it's more peaceful."
She bobbed her head to my agreement, "Sure," she ushered, "I'd love to."
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Strolling down the school's garden with Akatsuka by my side, I couldn't help but to take occasional short glances at her. She was beautiful, and when I say beautiful, I mean it.
"You know Oshitari-kun, I'd never expect this school to be this big!" she exclaimed as we trotted on
I shrugged, "It's nothing," I remarked back, "This is just a garden that the botany club decided to plant."
Her smile never left her face, "It's wonderful," Akatsuka breathed, "I wish my school could have such a lovely garden."
Quietly, I continued to gaze sideways at Akatsuka. It wasn't like I didn't already know that she has a boyfriend, nor was it that I had man eating crush on her. But, as a lonely soul on this planet, I knew that she'd never ever become my girlfriend.
"Oshitari-kun," Her twinkle of a voice brought me back to reality. Surprised that she suddenly stopped in her footsteps, I turned around to face her.
I stared, "Yes?"
Akatsuka-san pulled another breathtaking smile, "My school is hosting a music concert this Saturday, I am playing my flute there," she explained, "Would you like to come and watch?"
I blinked, than blinked again. Was she asking me out? Oh wait, she has a boyfriend. Damn. Quickly shaking stupid thoughts out of my head, I gave Akatsuka a grin in response.
"I'd actually love to come," I answered, "It'll be awesome to watch you play,"
Immediately, Akatsuka's smile widened, "I am not very good," she uttered, digging into her skirt pocket before pulling out a nicely folded ticket, "But I am sure you'll enjoy other students."
Carefully taking the ticket from her offering hand, I gave her a gentle grin, "I am sure you'll do fine," I pronounced, glancing down at the ticket.
It was destined on Saturday night at Osaka's Central Performing Arts Theatre. A seating for one at the middle rows of the theatre with a soft scribble of a phone number on the back of the ticket.
"That's my number there," Akatsuka-san declared after seeing me study the row of numbers, "Just in case you get lost or something,"
I chuckled before glancing back up, "I'll sure call this number if I do," I remarked
She giggled again before a sudden loud buzz was heard. Caught by shock, Akatsuka instantly dug up her phone, "Looks like I need to get going," she muttered, "The bus back to school is leaving in five minutes."
"Then you better get going," I insisted, gesturing at the way we came from, "You don't want to miss your bus."
Akatsuka hurriedly bobbed her head before turning around, "Then I'll see you on Saturday?" she smiled again
I gave a firm nod, "Of course."
"Well, see you then, Oshitari-kun," she motioned a wave before jogging back
My lips automatically curled up, "Akatsuka-san," I called after her, unexpectedly brining her attention back, "Call me Kenya." I announced
Her smile brightened, "Alright then Kenya-kun, I'll see you on Saturday," Akatsuka sung out before running off
Watching her sprint off, I managed a quiet laugh. I was so ridiculously in love.
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(Akatsuka's POV)
Kenya-kun, his first name that he allowed me to call. He was sweet, a sweetness that somehow made my heart beat twice its original speed. I didn't usually experience this kind of feeling, and to my brain, it was strange to have these thoughts. Nevertheless arriving home a few minutes later than usual, I was greeted unnaturally by Shuichi, my childhood playmate and now, my official boyfriend.
"Shu-kun," I uttered, blinking at the figure standing in front of me
He didn't look too happy, "You're home late," He bloomed, eyes darkening with anger
I suddenly felt a rush of fear run down my spin, "I-I am sorry Shu, the b-bus that took us back to s-school was lat-" A hurtful slap was suddenly delivered to my left cheek, sending my body crashing to the nearby wall.
Books and pens flew out from my schoolbag, scattering down the hallway and all across the front door. A dribble of blood rolled down from the corner of my lips, proving just exactly strong Shu was. Trying to stand back up again, I added strength to my legs and calves, but only failed and crumbled back down onto the floor, muscles screaming in pain.
"You're outside messing around am I right?" Shu came over and grabbed me by the neck before lifting me off the ground, "You little bitch, am I not good enough for you?"
My breathing became irregular as Shu continued to choke me with all his might, "S-shu-" I managed to gasp out
He started to slam me into the wall, I cried out in pain every time my spine was smashed mercilessly. But crying only made things worse, Shu with his taekwondo power was ruthless and cold, dragging me by the hair and forcing me into the house.
"I'll teach you a lesson, you stupid whore!" growled Shu as he tugged me along like some unwanted doll.
Attempting to squirm and wiggle out of Shu's grip, I gulped as my head began to throb with pain. My hair roots were literally screaming to be freed while by body shook with tears and sobs that were mixed with a taste of horrid blood.
Turning into the dark living room and unexpectedly been thrown against a wooden table, my head crashed towards the sharp corner of the table. Another trickle of crimson red blood.
Glancing around the room with my fuzzy eyes, I immediately spotted Shu holding up something long and metallic in his hand. Instantly knowing what it was, I brought up both of my hands in order to signal a stop.
"Shu- stop! Stop!" I screamed, "No please not the flute! Not the fl-"
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(Back to normal POV)
"Eh? You're going to a concert this weekend?" Kagami gaped with awe, "I want to go as well!"
I laughed, "It's only involves classic instruments," I replied, "It won't be as good as those ones Zaizen goes to."
Hearing his name, the genius brat snorted and rolled his eyes. Kagami on the other hand merely looked even intrigued, "It's classical and orchestral instruments?" she cried out in jealously, "Now I really want to go!"
"Well I might be able to get hold of a second ticket if you're really just that desperate," I suggested
Kagami chuckled, "Nah, you can have your fun, I won't interfere," she insisted, "And besides," her eyes glanced towards Shiraishi who was walking next to her, "God knows what this one will do if I went out with another guy."
A light smirk appeared on Shiraishi's lips as he ushered back, "I am afraid I'll get very jealous," he answered, "Hence I won't allow my precious girl be touched by someone other than me."
I rolled my eyes at the lovey dovey scene the two had going on. Knowing what was going to happen next, I slowly itched away from the lovebirds. Landing next to Chitose and Kin-chan, I managed a sigh of relief.
"Ouch, they seem to have ditched you," grinned Chitose as he gestured at Shiraishi and Kagami
A sigh was heard to leave my lips, "Blame them for being too in love with each other," I mumbled
Chitose nodded to my agreement, "It's kind of cute, then annoying at the same time," he added on, "But anyways, they can go and make out…"
"What's make out?"
We both suddenly blinked at the question. Completely forgetting the fact that a very innocent first year with a loud mouth was walking in front of us, Chitose and I shot each other glances.
"You're still a little young to know things like that Kin-chan," was a straightforward reply from Chitose
I quickly bobbed my head to Chitose's fine words, "Listen to Chitose, his always right." I joined in
Not looking too convinced, Kin-chan turned his attention towards Shiraishi who was still smooching away with Kagami, "Oi Shiraishi!" he exclaimed, "What is make-"
"Kin-chan!" I quickly covered the super rookie's mouth while Chitose gave the bible of tennis a sheepishly smile.
Shiraishi raised a brow, "Should I be concerned about this?"
"Wha? No, not at all…."
"Hmm?"
Chitose and I tensed up before sweat dropping. Lesson learnt: Never get on the bible's nerves.
-To Be Continued..-
~Speed of Love~
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