Chapter 10

Do I really need to say this? I have to. Or else it will be too late. Just three words but it seems so hard to say it especially to Kei. I'll do it! It's now or never.

I turned to him. There he is, sitting quietly with his headphones on. He even closed his eyes.

"T-takishima.." I whispered.

He ignored me. Guess, my voice was too low.

"Takishima." I tried to louden my voice a bit.

Again he ignored me.

He's really pissing me off!

I closed my eyes. Inhale. Exhale. I need to calm myself.

I failed.

"TAKISHIMA!" I yelled.

Everybody turned their eyes on me. Lucky, the teacher's out.

"Ah eh… Sorry! Sorry!"

I clenched my fists.

"Takishima. I-I-I…Please help me." I finally said it.

He smiled and opened his eyes. "What did you say?"

"So you can hear me with or without those headphones and whether I whisper or shout. What are you really up to?"

Our teacher gave us some work to do and it involves the two of us to work together whether I like it or not. But the way I see it, Im working by myself just like before.

"I don't know what you're talking about?"

He again closed his eyes.

"Come on! What's gonna work? TEAMWORK! We can't finish this if you're being like that. This isn't a one-man job."

"But you're a woman."

I stomped at his foot. "Help me or not?"

"FINE!" He snatched my pen and paper and he started writing. After a few minutes he showed me the three-paged long paper with words, of course, written on it back to back.

"Happy?" Then he stood up. Probably he'll go outside. After a few moments he's out of my sight. He looked annoyed.

What's up with him? Weird. But seriously, did I cross the line?

I stared at his work. "Impressive." I mumbled.

After I gave the paper to the teacher, the bell rang and I immediately went outside. I searched for him. I went to all possible places where I could fine Kei, well except for the men's comfort and locker room but I couldn't find him! I think Im missing something. AH! Library! I went to the part of the library where we first met and he was there, sitting on the floor. I sat beside him.

"Im sorry." I apologized.

"For what?" He asked.

"For stomping you foot. Have you broken your fingers?"

He ignored me and stood up.

"Where are you going?" Why he is still annoyed? I apologized sincerely didn't I?

"It's none of your business." He glared at me and left.

"Fine!" Yeah, why do I care? Probably he's on menopausal period. Idiot Kei Takishima!

So we didn't talk; we ignored and avoided each other the whole day.

We we're dismissed earlier than usual today so I decided to go to the school's park. I need peace. Nobody goes there anyway, because of the rumor that there's a lady ghost there. The park is wide. There are trees, benches, cottages, and it looks refreshing. Can't believe they actually believe that rumor. Like what I said, nobody's here…wait. I guess Im wrong.

"Where's that sound coming from?" I heard somebody playing a guitar. I followed the music and it led me to the inner part of the park. I saw a guy sitting in one of the benches. Im stood behind so im not sure who that guy is. The guy started to sing.

Hi
Girl you just caught my eye
thought I should give it try
and get your name & your number
go grab some lunch & eat cucumbers
WHY, DID I SAY THAT?
I don't know why.
But you're smilin' & it's something' i like
on your face, yeah it suits you
girl we connect like we have bluetooth

i don't know why
I'm drawn to you
Could you be the other one so we'd equal two?
and this is all based on a lucky chance
that you would rather add then subtract

You & I
could be like sonny & cher
honey & bears
You & I
could be like aladdin & jasmine
let's make it happen

(That song above is originally made by Jr Aquino. Here's the link: .com/watch?v=RKCVYKzLsjs&feature=related)

His voice. Its so nice and soothing. I thought.

"So.. What do you think of me posting a video on youtube, singing? Who knows, probably, maybe, I might get discovered." He smirked.

"H-ha?" The guy looked back.

"Takumi? How did you know that im here?"

"I don't know. Probably my talent."

"That's the cheesiest song I have ever heard." I laughed.

"You think?" He tapped the bench.

"Yeah." I sat beside him.

"Where's Kei?" He asked.

I frowned. "That crazy, cold, on menopausal period monkey? I don't know and I don't care."

"Whoah, what a description. Did you fight?"

"Don't ask." Im not in the mood to talk about him. How 'bout changing the subject.

"Im wondering, where do you study?"

"Home school."

"Just like my brother."

"I never tried to study in a real school."

"What why?"

"I wish I could study here too."

There's really something wrong about him. I can feel that. But it's obvious that he doesn't want to talk about it.

"I gotta go." I said. I need to go to the hospital to check if they can now remove this bothersome band aid on my forehead.

"Oh. Okay."

"Bye."

"Excuse me, you were the one with Mr. Takishima last time right?"

"Uhhmmm. Yeah."

I really thought I was invisible before.

I was walking on the hospital's hallway when a nurse showed up. Weird but I think she's too young to be a nurse. She looks the same age as me. But I just can't recognize her. I think she isn't one of those nurses who greeted Takumi before.

"By the way, Im Yamamoto Haruka."

"Hanazono Hikari." We shook hands.

"The other nurses have been talking about you two lately. Im so curious, so are you Mr. Takishima's girlfriend?" She asked.

I laughed. Why do people always assume things like that? It's kinda funny though.

"Nah.. We're just friends." I answered.

"Wow, you sounded like someone in showbiz."

"and you sounded like a reporter."

We both laughed. I think we can be good friends. The thought gave me a nice feeling.

"Oh, am I bothering you already?"

"You thought Im a nurse here? No. Actually im just helping and they even made me a uniform. I think I'll be free for now. Probably we can still talk. Will that be alright with you?"

I checked my watch. It's still quite early so I decided to say yes. Besides, I want to know her more. We sat in one of the benches outside the hospital. We share our stories to each other and she's really fun to be with.

"Thanks to Mr. Takishima, we met each other." She suddenly said.

"Yeah." I smiled while looking at the sky.

"You know what, I somewhat feel sorry for that guy."

I looked at her. "Why?"

"You know, being imprisoned here in the hospital. I couldn't blame him for trying to escape."

Im confused. "I just don't understand."

"You don't know about it?"

I don't need to answer. My eyes tell that I don't know what she's talking about.

"Maybe, he doesn't want to talk about it."

Curiosity kills me now. "Please, please tell me. I need to know." I don't like butting on others businesses but I just don't understand myself.

"Don't look at me with those eyes. Fine.. Im going to tell you then."

Sorry for the late chapter. Im just so busy these passed days. Anyway, advance Merry Christmas! And thank you for the reviews for the last chapter.