Author's Note: I am currently in Japan for a year as a student exchange so please excuse me for not updating this fic! I read some of the chapters last night (Is it strange for authors to re-read her own stories? XD) and I felt like this fic needs an update. Please enjoy this chapter ^^ [29th June 2014]
Chapter 14 – Taken Care Of
I am a very fortunate girl where my father overprotects me. He made it strict with me not to engage in any part-time jobs because "I can give you all the money" as what he said. I used to argue with him all the time about getting experience and not about the money, but in the end, I gave up and just nodded to whatever he said.
I applied for a part-time job in a convenience store near the school. The work shift is very flexible so I choose to work for 3 hours, usually after school. I rushed back home often because I don't want my dad to suspect me of working. I lied to him about me hanging out with friends or doing group study.
And due to my part-time job, Murasakibara sometimes felt sad for not being able to go out with me after his basketball training. Sometimes he will drop by the convenience store and buy something, just to say hi. I can't help but to think that he can be such a sweetheart.
One night, I was working for a late night shift and once my shift ended, I quickly walked to the train station. I told my dad in advanced that I will be back home late and had Mura-kun assure my father that Atsushi will be walking me back home. My father agreed to it and I was sure he will be waiting for my return, regardless how late I will be back home.
From the station, I can see Atsushi waiting. He was munching on snacks as always.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Atsushi!"
He shook his head and said, "Let's go."
On the train, it wasn't fully seated so we get to sit on the train. I sat down, resting my head against Atsushi's shoulders. I was too tired from my part-time that I dozed off on my way back home. As much as I wanted to talk to Atsushi, I was mentally and physically tired from work.
When I woke up, the next thing I realized was that I was in my bedroom, on my bed. I recognized the wall paper and my table lamp next to the bed. I was wearing the clothes I wore last night and hastily, I got up and went to the living room to see if my dad is around. He was sitting at the dining table, with a cup of coffee and was reading the newspaper. I called out to him.
"Ah darling. You're awake." I pulled the chair next to his and sat.
"Daddy, what happened last night? I remembered Atsu-, I mean, Murasakibara-kun was accompanying me at the train, and I woke up to this..."
"Murasakibara-kun carried you home last night and to your bed," said my father, while sipping onto his coffee. "You should be thankful that you're back home safe and sound thanks to him." My father was right. I mean, if he wasn't there to take care of me, I would've missed the last train and something might have happened to me.
The next day, I waited for Atsushi after his basketball practice. When he came over, I went up to him and gave him a small peck on his cheeks, uttered 'thanks' and held his hands, walking out from the school gate.