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"Urgh… My head… it's hurt. Where… where is this place?"thought Akihiko as he slightly opens his eyes, finding himself in unfamiliar surroundings.
"Usagi-san! Thank goodness you're finally awake," said Misaki.
Thinking he was dreaming; Akihiko slowly reached out his hand to Misaki. Realizing the warmth he felt from Misaki, Akihikorealize that it was not dream. A sad and regret smile was on both Akihiko's and Misaki's face.
"Don't go. Please don't go, Misaki," mumble Akihiko as he grabs Misaki's arm.
"Don't worry, I will… come back. I'm just going… going to tell the doctor that Usagi… Usami-san is awake," shuttered Misakicalming himself while facing Akihiko.
"Usami-san? Why are you so formal suddenly? Why wouldn't you call me Usagi-san like you use to, Misaki? Tell me," saidAkihiko with a shocked expression but Misaki silently looks away, avoiding Akihiko's hurtful gazes.
"Misaki, let me explain. It is not what you think. I'm sorry that I said those words that day and that woman…," said Akihiko as he tightens his grasp on Misaki.
"Stop it…" mumble Misaki.
"Misaki, please listen to me. Please… It really is not what you think it is," beg Akihiko.
"SHUT UP! Can you please let go of me? You're hurting me, Usagi-san," said Misaki as he accidentally called out Akihiko's nickname.
"Misaki… Misaki… I…," before Akihiko could manage to finish his sentence Misaki suddenly start to scream, "Let go… Let go of me… I don't want to listen… I don't want to listen! It's all my fault!" shout Misaki as he forcefully frees himself from Akihiko's grasps.
Akihiko's heart sunks in regrets for not only hurt Misaki but he also made Misaki blames himself for being a burden to him. Unable to say anything to comfort Misaki, Akihiko take a step toward Misaki; surround his hand around Misaki and hug Misaki.
"I'm sorry… I'm sorry for forcing you my feelings. I'm sorry for hurting you. I'm sorry, Misaki," whisper Akihiko as he hugs Misaki tightly.
The warmth he felt and the voice from the only person he love, slowly calm him down. As he calms down, he felt droplets of water drops on his shoulder. Misaki slowly reaches out his hand, touching Akihiko's face.
"Aki… Usagi-san, you don't have to apologize for forcing your feeling on me and for hurting me. I know that the words you said were just a slip of tongue," said Misaki as he wipes away the tears from Akihiko's eyes and returns his hugs.
"Misaki," mumble Akihiko surprised as Misaki hugs him back when he thought the boy had no longer harbored any love for him.
"I'm sorry, Usagi-san but…" said Misaki as he pushed Akihiko away as he looks down, "I still couldn't forgive myself and the thought of you together with that woman still hurts."
"Misaki, listen to me. There's nothing happened between me and her. I don't even who she is nor how she ended at my bed. Trust me, please," explained Akihiko.
"I trust you," said Misaki.
"Then, would you…"
"I'm sorry but I can't go back with you yet. I'm sorry," Misaki apologize as he slowly walks to the door.
Before he exit the room, Misaki glance back at Akihiko and whispered, "I love you, Usagi-san" with a sad smile on his face.
