Mikage saw Tomoe tense up underneath the robed girl. A lot of thoughts went through the mans head as he watched them. Nanami stared at him with wide eyes and Tomoe looked like he was going to die.
He would have smirked; but only because he saw her fall. Honestly he was in the kitchen the whole time. Ease dropping like any father would do. Mikage was writing his work report in his bedroom when he heard them come in. Then he moved his laptop to the kitchen when Nanami was in the shower and Tomoe was changing in his room. He also heard everything that was said between them; including the things Tomoe said when he went into a dizzy spell.
That meant the whole, Your Cute; Hot and attractive. Yep, he believed thats what his son said.
Tomoe looked at Mikage with wide eyes. His back was being pushed into the floor and he pale. Nanami suddenly tumbled off Tomoe and sat beside him; still staring at Mikage with wide eyes. The dad smirked,
"What should I say about this?"
Tomoe bit his lip and then stared at the roof, " I don't know myself." He muttered out into the air.
Then Mikage burst out laughing; He watched Tomoe get really confused.
"I saw the whole thing you two..Tomoe," He walked over to his son and tapped him in the side with his foot, " Get up."
The teen blinked and sat up quickly. Nanami blushed and stood up, She was shaking.
"I'm going to my room..." She laughed nervously and ran off.
Once alone Tomoe looked at Mikage annoyed, " What are you doing?"
Mikage smiled and helped Tomoe stand up off the floor, " I could ask you the same thing.."
Tomoe looked away and glared blankly at a wall. His hair was still damp from the pouring rain outside and Mikage smiled.
"You want some tea?"
Tomoe looked at him and nodded slowly. The kid looked tired; but the father didn't think that was from the medicine. He walked to the kitchen with his son and poured the teen some tea. Tomoe sipped it and looked at Mikage.
"Dad?"
"Hum?"
"Did you know that Mizuki is back at school already?" Tomoe looked at his father and the man sighed.
"Yes, You were suspended longer due to your last incident."
Tomoe glared at his tea and then to Mikage's surprise drank it quickly. He chugged it down and then looked at his father,
"I want more.."
Mikage poured him another cup and Tomoe laid his head on the table, " I hate school."
The older man chuckled, " This I know."
He sat aross from Tomoe and looked at his laptop screen. He wasn't expecting anything to interrupt the silence but Tomoe seemed frustrated; maybe even mad.
" I HATE Her." Tomoe swore and looked at his father square in the eye, "I have decided this. That I hate her... I will stay away from her. She is nothing but a filthy girl who doesn't know her place!"
Mikage blinked and then titled his head, " What? But I thought I just heard you call her attractive?"
Tomoe swallowed some more tea and looked down, " I am not good with people Mikage. Whats the point in acting this way towards someone like her? We can't be friends..I would ruin it."
"With your feelings for her?"
The air grew quiet and Tomoe looked away. Embarrassment flashed across his face, " I...Do not have feelings for her."
Mikage sighed, " You sure about that?"
"I am." Tomoe answered without hesitation. His face was blank of emotion as he stood up.
"When do I go back to school?"
The father sighed. Why would his son act so stubbornly? Did his mother really do this to him? It made him mad, To think That Tomoe hated even the slightest show of emotion. He looked confused as he said that he didn't like her. As if he wasn't somewhere else..
"In two days."
Tomoe coughed and looked at him ticked off, " MIKAGE! You could've told me!"
"Ah, Sue me."
The teen fumed and nearly threw his cup into the sink. Instead he leaned on the counter and breathed out, " I'm going to bed."
Mikage nodded a bit concerned. There was something wrong with his son. But what?
Two Days Later/ At School
Tomoe chewed his lip in irritation. People had been stared all day; and when he looked at them they would look away as if he would kill them with his gaze. He honestly didn't care, it just eant he didn't have to deal with them. What really was bothering him was his english test.
He stared at the grade and cursed. It was make-up test, So nothing turned out right.
He leaned his head on his hand and sighed. If this kept up the teacher would talk to his father. Again. Tomoe heard the bell go off and he stood up. His gaze jumped to Nanami's desk and he cursed. It was pointless to keep looking. He did say he hated her..
He walked to the hallway and paused. Speaking of Nanami...
She stood with her back against the lockers and a nervous look on her face. That red-headed guy was back. He looked like he was talking to her but Nanami seemed on edge. The man grabbed her wrist; and although his face was smiling, Nanami looked like she could cry.
Tomoe ground his teeth and started to walk towards them; but he stopped. He...HATED her..Right? That meant that taking up for her was useless.
He turned around but stopped when he heard something. Something that made him turn around and get in the red-heads face.
"TOMOE!" Nanami screamed out in fear.
The tean stopped and gently took her wrist away from the red-head.
"Leave her alone.."
The man smiled," Ah, Your that guy, Tomoe right? Kurama is my name."
" I didn't ask for your name! I told you to leave Nanami alone." Tomoe growled.
He didn't have to have feelings for her to protect her. She lived with him so he would do his best to keep her safe. Like if she was a family member.
Kurama smirked, " Why? She is single.."
Nanami whimpered, " I don't like you! Idiot!"
Tomoe blinked as Nanami stomped on Kurama's foot and brought his arm to his back, " DON'T TOUCH ME!"
Kurama grunted and then looked at her, " Why? You like someone else?"
"YES!" Nanami screamed and then stopped. She blinked and her face flushed a bit.
Tomoe felt himself step back; No way was he getting in this conversation.
"Then, " Kurama chuckled, " Why don't you tell him. Right here, Right now. Tell him you have feelings for him; And by him..I mean Tomoe of course."
Nanami released Kurama's arm and pouted. She looked hurt and then Tomoe swore.
"It will never happen. NOT IN A MILLION YEARS! I HAVE NO FEELINGS FOR HER!" The words left his mouth and Nanami blinked in surprise.
"T-Tomoe.."
"NO!" Tomoe screamed, " I DON'T LIKE YOU! SO BACK OFF!"
He turned his back and stuffed his hands in his pockets. He didn't like her! It would never happen.. He would make sure of it. Being alone was something he was alright with; and even if they were friends. That was okay; but kissing each other just made him confused. It messed with him to much..
Then he heard a whimper. His muscles tensed; like he was hit with something from behind.
"Y-You.. "
Tomoe glanced over his shoulder in surprise. Nanami was crying..
"YOUR A JERK! You..Said, I was cute!"
"Forget that! I was groggliy because of my pain medicine!" He spat out annoyed.
Kurama smirked at the argument and started to back away as Nanami got in Tomoe's face.
"You don't like me!?"
"NO!" He said it again. Tomoe bit his lip as hurt flashed through the girls eyes. She looked down and he saw her tears fall. Then she turned around and started to run down the hallway.
Tomoe's eyes widened. For some reason his chest hurt; Like he had lost his best friend or something. He felt himself look down. The teen cursed. How could she be his friend if she was running away?
Tomoe found himself running after her; His breathing heavy, " Nanami! Be reasonable!"
He started to catch up to her when she gasped and grabbed her leg in pain. Then she crumbled to the floor and wailed. Tomoe felt his breath leave him as he ran up to her quickly.
"Nanami, Are you-"
"Shut Up! If you don't like me then you can just stay away! And another thing..." She looked at him while she held her leg, " Don't touch me."
Tomoe froze at the look in her eyes. They were flaming as her anger built up. She tried to stand up but instead she gasped in pain.
"Nanami, You can't walk like that!"
"Stay away." She spat out and Tomoe blinked. It was as if she was his most hated person. It looked like she wanted to kill him and in a way she couldn't do that. He died a long time ago already.
"Ow." Nanami whimpered out in pain.
"Let me help." Tomoe spat out. He didn't know why. The words tasted like sand paper. Yes he rejected her. It wasn't the first time he rejected someone; but it still was different.
"NO, I can get up myself." She gripped the wall and tried her best to steady herself; but she soon fell again.
"Let me help this one time." Tomoe looked down at her. His shoulder was still healing and she would he heavier than expected but he made her hurt herself. He hurt her; but it had to be that way. Being friends was the best way. Romance wasn't his thing..
Nanami looked up him and then nodded slowly; finally giving in. Tomo bent down and wrapped his arms around Nanami. He slipped an arm under her legs and carried her bridal style. This was the first time he carried a woman like this. It was embarrassing!
To his added embarrassment Nanami buried her head into Tomoe's chest and sighed. He felt heat rise up the back of his neck as he held her. Crap.
"Let's go home."
"Doesn't this hurt?" Nanami whispered out.
He looked down at her surprised.
"Your shoulder I mean.."
He shook his head, " No. Its comfortable.." Tomoe suddenly bit his tongue hard and looked ahead. Crap; his words slipped.
Nanami nuzzled her face into his shoulder and sighed against it. Tomoe bit his lip.. He made her cry. Again; he seemed to be good at that. What was wrong with being friends?
Mikage opened the door shocked to see his son carrying Nanami. He looked depressed and Nanami was sleeping peacefully.
The father ushered Tomoe into the house and watched him lay Nanami down on the couch. Then his shoulders sagged and he glanced at his dad.
"What happened?"
"She confessed."
Mikage blinked and looked at Tomoe, " What? To who? DID HE HURT HER!?"
Mikage watched Tomoe looked away, The he muttered something shocking.
"No...I hurt her. She confessed to me."
Uh-Oh..I think Tomoe might be taking this denial thing a little to far!
