Note: Omataseshimashita!! (Thanks for waiting!!) Okay, I'm REALLY sorry for not updating this any sooner, I know I've said that I would update chapter 11 soon, but it ended up being months, but really. I was busy with other things on my mind and writer's blocks was really in the way. I actually had chap 11 written up a long time ago. But there were just some touches that needed to be done to this part since the story is coming to a close soon. I really am losing it since school is choking my throat with all this homework. *gag* Oh well, I hope you guys like it. Sorry once again, and enjoy!
Last time on He comes to me....
"I just want you to know that my heart was always yours, but there were times when Fuka needed me."
"Alright."
"Okay, I'll tell you."
And the story continues to the back to the last days of high school.
"HAYAMA!!!" Sana cried out to Akito while running down the hall to catch up to him. Everyone stared at him. Akito felt embarrassed.
"Kurata, do you have to shout so loud? The teachers might punish you for this you know." Akito replied.
Sana caught up to him and clinged on to his arm. "I just can't help it! Besides, we're graduating in a couple of days, isn't that great?!"
"Yeah. I guess so."
"Come on, those three are supposed to meet us at our spot so let's get going!" Sana pulled on Akito's arm dragged him along with her through the hallway.
Akito and Sana went up to the top floor of the high school to wait for Tsuyoshi, Aya, and Fuka to arrive for lunch. When they got to the top, Sana released Akito's arm and started running around happily.
"I can't believe we actually made it! All those years of school, and to think that we are going to get even more after this too." Sana said in cheer.
Akito just walked out to the rail and stared out towards the city. Sana popped up behind and was about to shake him by surprise, but he quickly turned around and kissed her full on the lips. To avoid being hit, Akito held on to her tight so her arms would not attack. Sana was in shock and was filled with anger because she wasn't prepared for such a kiss. She tried to break away but Akito would just continue on pressing harder against her with every move of resistance. It took her a minute before she slowed down her craziness and decided to give in. Once Hayama felt her calm down and actually relax into their moment together, he started to loosened his grip and brought up one hand to her face and the other to pulled her face slower for a deeper kiss. Their bodies were so close to each other that she began to feel the warmth and tremble of Hayama's hands and heartbeat. 'So, this is how you feel' she thought as they continued on kissing. Her hands came up to his head from behind and brought his head down more. She thought as they kissed, 'We'll have more of these moments once we get in to college for sure. I'm scared to know, but for now....' Their kiss lasted for another minute or so until she slowly began to back out. Her eyes slowly reopened once again to see Akito's face. She smiled at him. Hayama just blushed a bit.
"WHOA!!" Tsuyoshi cried out. Akito and Sana looked behind towards the top floor entrance. Tsuyoshi nearly dropped his jaw to the ground as he just witnessed a Sana and Akito moment.
"Shut up Tsuyoshi." Akito said.
Aya popped from behind in blush. "I didn't know you guys were so....experienced."
"What are you talking about Aya-chan?!" Sana eyes popped out. "He was the one that did it! Not me!"
"But you had your arms around him and pulled him in closer too!" Aya replied.
"You weren't here to see the beginning part!"
"Oh? You mean you wanted us to see the whole thing?"
"No...I meant...ugh! Hayama this is all your fault!" Sana's mystical "pop-out-of-nowhere" hammer came out to slam Hayama in the head.
Hayama's was lowered a bit from the sudden blow. At a moment's glance, he noticed Fuka hiding behind Tsuyoshi and Aya.
Sana was looked behind Aya and Tsuyoshi. "Aya-chan, where's Fuka?"
"Oh? She said that she would be here in minute."
Sana then sighed in relief. 'Good thing she didn't see or hear anything.' She thought to herself as she looked at Hayama who shared some concern in his eyes.
"Hayama. What's wrong?" Sana asked.
"Nothing." He held on to Sana's hand to assure her that everything was okay. Sana smiled, but she had eyes that said 'There's something wrong isn't there?'
"What's taking Fuka so long?" Aya asked.
"She's probably talking to someone on her way up here." Tsuyoshi replied. "You know how popular she is."
"Yeah."
"Hey guys!!" . The gang looked behind and saw Fuka running towards them. Sana waved. "Sorry I took so long. I had someone stop me in the middle of the hall about the answers to the finals since we're done with it. The guy wanted be sure if he got it right."
"Well that's what you get for being one of the brightest in the class." Sana replied.
"Too bad you ain't one of them." Akito remarked.
"Hayama-kun, that's mean!" Aya replied.
"It's okay Aya-chan." Sana stopped Aya. "He's right. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO SAY IT OUT LOUD!" Sana pinched him in the arm.
"Ouch!" Akito yelped. The gang laughed and talked about other things that they wanted to do on the day after graduation.
Tsuyoshi stepped in. "Come on now guys, let's think of a place to celebrate. I mean, this is our final year in high school. I think we should definitely have a party. But where?"
"Hmmmmm....Why not throw a party at my place? I got the space." Sana replied.
"Hmmm...I don't know Sana-chan." Aya commented. "I mean we want it to be us students."
"I know what you mean. What I really meant is my NEW place."
"New place?" Aya, Tsuyoshi, and Fuka said in unison.
"Yeah. I just got it last month. It's been in renovation all this time. Momma figured that since I'm a grown up now, that I should try and live by myself. It's not big like my home with Momma, but big enough to have a party over with some friends from high school. So what do you say?" Sana said with her eyes shining bright.
"Sure!!" Tsuyoshi and Aya answered.
"I'm up for it." said Fuka.
"Cool then, I'll invite others classmates as well and we can have a final gathering!" Sana jumps up and down. As the others watch her in amazment.
Fuka called Akito. "Aki?"
Akito looked at her. "Huh?"
"Did you know about Sana's new place?"
"Ah, yeah. I went with her when she went apartment hunting."
"Oh." Fuka looked at Akito without expression.
"But I don't know what it looks like now. I mean it could be a jungle for all I know right now."
"I heard that!" Sana replied.
The gang continued on talking about the things they were going to bring at the party and how it was going to be decorated for that night. All the time, Fuka kept on looking at Sana and Akito. Akito just kept on looking out in space. He looked at Sana every so now and gave her a look of assurance whenever she asked for one, but once in a while during the conversations, he caught Fuka looking at him. The gang soon parted after they assigned each other things to do and bring for the last get together party. Akito felt a note passed into his hand by Fuka before she left. He quickly placed it into his pocket before anyone could see it in his hand. As soon as the door closed, she stared at Akito.
"It was good thing you didn't tell her that you actually helped me decorate the place." Sana said in relief.
"Yeah."
"Which reminds me that I have to hide some things then when they come over."
"Like what?" Akito's left eyebrow arched up.
"Just some things that I added." Sana blushed.
"What kind?"
"Stop being nosy."
"You started it."
"Ugh!" Akito took her hand and dragged her out of the top floor and headed for the bottom floor.
After school was over, Akito walked with Sana to her home. As he walked towards his home, he took the note out and read it to himself.
'Akito, meet me around 7 tonight at the park. I want to talk to you.' - Fuka
"What now?" He said to himself.
It soon turned nightfall and Akito walked to the part to see Fuka waiting for him by a bench. She had her hands on her lap and her head was down. She seemed somewhat distraught.
"Fuka." Akito called out.
"Aki..." Fuka looked up. She stood up from the bench. She ran up to him and hugged him. Akito just stood there and did nothing. He finally placed his hands on her shoulders and pushed her back.
"What's wrong?" Akito asked.
"I want you to make a decision." Fuka replied.
"What are you talking about?"
"Are you going to give me a chance to be with you?"
"..."
"I've been trying for years and all I have been feeling is nothing from you."
"I'm sorry Fuka."
"Why won't you even give me a chance?"
"I think you were the one that told me the reason why."
"I know. But I can't help it!"
"What's wrong with you? It's not like you to act like this."
"I've always been like this. But this time....I might never see you again if I don't clear this up now."
"What are you talking about?"
"My parents want me to take that study abroad scholarship."
"What?"
"Remember two months ago I got offered that scholarship to study at a university in England? My parents want me to go there."
"I see."
"I don't want to leave you Aki." Fuka tries to hold on to Akito once more but this time Akito resists.
"Maybe this is good for you."
"What are you talking about?"
"You know how I feel about Kurata. You know what I've been doing for you is bascially to ease your pain. You know that I can never love you as much as I love her. All I've been doing for you is paying back a debt that I can never complete."
"Why do you have to say that now?"
"Because it's the truth and deep down inside you agree with me on this as well."
"After all the times that we've shared together. The times that..." Tears starting coming out of Fuka's eyes.
Akito looked at Fuka. "Can you honestly say in your heart that you really thought I felt the same way?"
Fuka backed away from Akito and just stared at him. Her hands tried to reach out to him but they couldn't. She closed her eyes as she tried to take in the pain of rejection from Akito.
"Look, You youself told me that Kurata was the one that I really loved. I do love her Fuka. Maybe leaving the country is a good idea for you. Maybe this is a chance for you to forget about that past and look forward into the future. It would be best for all of us I think. I know it's cold saying these words, but they are the only words that I can offer to you now."
Fuka bit her lip down with her eyes remained closed.
"I would have given you things that Sana would never have agreed to." Fuka replied.
"I know. But I don't want to take things that I don't feel like taking."
"Honestly, what does she have that I don't? I tried to really understand the real meaning all those years. But I just don't see it. You don't look like you love her when you're with her."
"My love for her doesn't have to always be shown to world. As long as she knows that I am true to her, she's happy."
"Then why are you here right now? Why don't we tell her everything that we've done behind her back? All those nights that you held me. How you kissed me. How you..."Akito interrupted her.
"Look, I don't want to do this anymore. I'm sorry Fuka, but every single time I'm with you all I can think about is Kurata. You are a wonderful girl and any guy would love to be by your side forever. I love you, but I don't love you like how I love Kurata. I hope you understand that."
"No! I don't! I love you more than she ever will! You know that! And you're still willing to accept that! I just don't believe it. Why are you willing to put up with only that much from her?"
"Because I love her. I know that she loves me. We both know what it feels like when we are apart from each other..... I can't live without her, not now, not ever." Akito backed away from Fuka and started walking away.
"What about me?" Fuka called out.
"I'm sorry." Akito responded and continued walking away. Akito stopped and looked back at Fuka. "Fuka, I hope you make the right decision and I wish you luck." Fuka's back was facing Hayama and just stood there in silence.
The two never saw each other after that until the night of the party came, they stayed away from each other for whole entire night unless Sana brought the two of them together to talk. The party was loud and lively, as the host, Sana, entertained everyone. Hayama remained silent most of the time just staring out in space.
"Hayama? Having fun?" Sana asked as she smiled at him.
"Let's go." Hayama said and dragged Sana into the bedroom. He closed the door behind them.
"What do you want to talk to me about Hayama?" Sana asked in question. "Something's wrong?"
"Nothing. I thought by being in here, we would able to get some privacy."
"What are you going to do?! Wait a minute. Oh no! You pervert! I'm not going to get locked in here with you alone! You might violate me!" Sana starts running towards the door, but Hayama holds her back and pulls her into his arms.
"Just for a little while, I want to be like this." His lowers his head to her shoulder.
Sana's eyes soften and leans into Hayama's body. "Okay. Just for a moment." They silently spent their moment in peace and warmth.
As the party went on with the couple inside the bedroom, at that moment, she left the party and was never to come back until a year later without seeing anyone off.
Back to the present time....
"So that's why she left without saying goodbye. I didn't know that she got that scholarship until she left."
"Sana, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have comforted Fuka in the first place because that meant that I was betraying you. But...she gave me a chance to be with you and that's something that I can never repay her enough."
"I see." Hayama could tell that she was hurt a bit by this sudden confession. Sana was in confusion between her love for Akito and her friendship with Fuka.
"She came by today to tell me that she's pretty much over this. She wants us to act more naturally around her. I don't know what to do. I told her that I was proud that she's gotten stronger, that was it."
"Oh?" Sana looked at Hayama. He held onto her hand.
"She knows that I love you... and that will never change."
"It's okay. Really. I'm kinda shocked and somewhat confused, but I understand that sometimes people do things that are selfish even if it means hurting others. I'm trying to understand. Akito, do you love me?"
Akito picked up the dinosaur and placed it in between themselves. "The dinosaur speaks for itself." He responded.
At that moment Sana knew the answer to the question. "I think that if we didn't have this dinosaur here between us right now, we wouldn't be together right now."
"Akito, would you love me any less if I chose Naozumi?"
"No. It would be hard not to. I think I would survive the loss of losing you, but I don't want to relive that again. And I wouldn't go to Fuka if that happened either. I think you and I both know what it feels like to lose each other."
"Yes. Please don't ever leave me Akito. But if you ever had any feelings that were stronger for any other person, for example Fuka. I..."
"You don't need to say further because it's not going to or ever will happen." Akito placed his hand on the side of her face. She leaned onto the hand and felt its warmth. Sana thought, 'This is all I need from you Akito. Just moments like these make me happy.'
Akito and Sana soon fell asleep in each others arms from the long night of truth as they awake to see face a new beginning for both of them.
to be continued...
End note: Alright, no biggie here, kinda boring I know. But it was kinda hard just to make this sound right. A lot of conversation going in this one too. sigh. Anyways, hope you guys review and I'll try to write the second to the last chapter as soon as I can. Schoolwork is piling up so please be patient ^_^; Thanks people. For anyone who wants to chitchat with me about the stories, feel free to IM me at Tamago018 or Weenie018. or email me at waiwai018@hotmail.com.