Chapter 13
I still had a slight sore throat but much better after 2 days of sleep, and Hiro's good care. Actually I don't think I mind being ill. It was good to have someone wait on you and care for you.
"Ohayou," I said.
"Ohayou!!" Mitsui and Kogure greeted in unison.
I noticed they didn't look like their usual cheerful selves today.
"Is something the matter?" I asked.
"Uh…no. Not really," Kogure said.
"…"
'I guess that's a yes. But if they don't want to tell me I guess I shouldn't force them,' I decided and smiled, "I've decided you don't have to get info for me about Ka…Rukawa anymore."
"…"
They exchanged glances.
"Is there something you wish to tell me?" I asked curiously.
"Well, there's something we think you should know. I know you just told us no more info about Rukawa but we feel this is kind of important and…" Kogure's voice trailed off.
'This can't be good. Do I want to know?' I wondered, "Ok, what is it?"
"Tell him Hisashi."
"Why me?!"
"Because you're the one that saw it," Kogure said.
Mitsui took a deep breath and blurted, "Yesterday after practise I left something in the locker room and when I went to get it, I caught Ruakwa and Hanamichi making out. Hanamichi appeared to…enjoy it."
Everything he said hit me, 'I guess Sakuragi Hanamichi isn't an idiot. Are they together? Did that kiss meant anything to Kaede?'
"Sendoh-san are you ok?" Kogure asked sounding worried.
I forced a smile, "Fine. I mean as long as Rukawa's happy, right?"
They stared at me doubtfully.
"I got to go. Ciao."
.
"Kosh, is dinner ready?" I called.
"Almost."
I smiled, 'Maybe I shouldn't tell Hiro I'm all better. I mean he's so much more caring, kind and gentle.'
The phone rang and I picked it up and looked at the caller ID, 'Kaede again?'
"Moshi-moshi?"
No answer.
'Third time in 2 days. Once yesterday and twice today. What's going on?'
"Rukawa?"
"Uh…yes," he said sounding quite odd.
"So what's the occasion? Don't tell me you're playing with the phone."
"Baka," he said and remained silent after that.
I wonder if he hung up, "Rukawa…"
"There's something I got to tell you but it could wait until Saturday. Bye," he said and hung up.
'Kaede say bye to me? He's acting very odd.'
"Who was it?" Koshino asked.
"Rukawa. He's acting very peculiar."
Koshino made a face, "Um…I think I may know why."
"Why?" I asked.
"I sort of…toldhimyoulikehim," he muttered.
"You what?!?!?" I shouted.
"Heh," he said sheepishly.
I ran a hand through my hair, 'Did he phone to talk about that? That would explain why he's acting so weird. Is it because he wants to clear things with me, but doesn't know how to say it? Has he and Sakuragi got together?!'
"You have to help make this right," I said.
"How?" Koshino asked.
End of Chapter 13