CHAPTER TWO
***A box of tissue
(Rukawa's POV)
"Ne, Kaede," somebody spoke from behind me. "Still crying your heart out, eh?"
I wiped my tears with the back of my hand before looking back at whoever that stupid bastard was. "It's none of your business," I replied, looking up at the man. It was Sendoh, Akira and he was holding a box of tissue.
He sat down beside me and handed me the box. "Here," he said. "I think you need this."
I didn't take the box; instead I glared at him. "I don't need anything from you," I said harshly, hoping he could take the hint and just piss off.
He didn't seem to get the slightest hint. Or if he did, he pretended he didn't. "Of course you don't," he said sarcastically, taking a tissue out of the box and handing it to me. "I just don't want you flooding off the whole street, or making the tide permanently high."
It was such a lame comment, if he was joking, I was definitely not in the mood. "Just leave me alone!" I exclaimed, slapping his hand away, making him drop the tissue he was handing to me. "Mind your own business!"
I thought that was the end of his aggravating presence and just leave, but instead he got another tissue and tried to hand it to me again. This time, he didn't make any comment, which was a relief because I don't think I could handle anymore of his annoying remarks.
I heaved an exasperated sigh and took the tissue. "Now," I said, my voice shaky. "Will you just leave me alone?"
"And what?" he replied. "Let you stay out here and kill yourself? I don't think so, mister."
What the hell is he trying to imply? That I was a poor baby who can't take care of himself? Who is he anyway? "Whatever I want to do about myself is definitely none of your business," I said roughly. "And leave me alone!" With that, I stood up and walked away, my head was fuming, tears were gushing down my eyes. I could hardly see where I was heading, whether I was heading the right way to my house.
I had just taken about twenty steps when I felt somebody grab my arm. I turned to see who it was. It was Sendoh. I looked back at him and his eyes met mine. His eyes were full of concern, no teasing look, and no threat of bursting into laughter. Just pure and sincere concern, unless his eyes could lie.
I don't know what got into me, but what I did next was beyond the most unexpected thing I'd ever do. I fell into his arms and embraced him. I sobbed hard, pouring everything I felt inside. All the pain, all the regrets, everything I was trying to keep.
I felt his hand caress my back, his other hand stroking my hair, whispering comforting words I never heard from anyone, not even my ever-dearest Hanamichi. The thought of him made me sob harder. "I-I ju-just c-ca-can't under-s-stand why h-he ha-had t-to d-do th-that t-to m-me.." I sobbed, burying my face onto Sendoh's chest.
"I know.." he whispered. "I can't understand either. It's he's loss, though. He's a big fool to hurt you like this."
"H-he t-to-told me.." I paused, I can't continue. The words won't come out.
"What?" Sendoh asked. "Tell me, it's alright, you can trust me."
I swallowed hard. "H-he t-told me w-we ha-had t-to p-put a st-stop t-to…" I paused again and swallowed hard. "A-and th-the s-sooner, th-the b-better f-for th-the b-both of us…"
Sendoh remained silent, perhaps he was running out of comforting words to say. But he didn't let go, he embraced me tighter... and it was better than any words he uttered. His warmth made me feel secured and cared for.
"I-I d-don't th-think I-I c-could l-live w-without h-him..." I whined. "H-he's a-all I-I h-have..."
"Don't be ridiculous," Sendoh said. "There are lots of people who cares for you, who is willing to love you, who is willing to do everything and anything for you... Don't lose hope, by and by you'll find another one who'll love you truly and won't ever leave you."
"I-I d-don't th-think I-I'll b-be a-able t-to g-get over h-him.." I whispered.
"You will," Sendoh said. "You will..."
-TBC-
-=-=-=-=- Awww…. Sweet isn't it??? Wonder what's gonna happen next??? Wait for the next Chapter!!!
Author's Notes: Please review… so I'll know if I'll continue or not. Lolz!