I can't hold on to you, even if I want to
Disclaimer: I do not own Kodocha
Chapter 2
At home
"Sana!!! It's 7.00!!!! Wake up!!! Hayaku!!!!!!" Rei-kun called from downstairs
"Huh? What?" Sana woke up still half sleeping. She headed downstairs and saw Rei-kun in the kitchen and breakfast on the table.
"Ohayo Rei-kun! Thank you!" said Sana as she started eating.
"Sana, did you forget? Today you said you needed to go to school early!" said Rei-kun.
"Oh my god!!! Arghhh! I forgot! Rei-kun, I have to get ready" shouted Sana as she rushed upstairs again, a piece of toast in her mouth.
School
Sana entered the school building and saw Fuka, Aya and Tsuyoshi. There's no need to be angry at Fuka. She's done nothing wrong.
"Morning guys!" she said.
"Hey Sana! We have to start on our presentation!" said Fuka.
"Oh, yeah! I forgot!" said Sana.
"Why don't you come over after school and we can get started on it?" said Fuka.
"Yeah! Good idea," said Sana as the bell rang.
The foursome headed to their class. Sana took her seat in front of Akito.
"San-" Akito started.
Sana ignored Akito and got out her books ready for class.
Akito was going to try again but as the teacher started to call the roll he decided to give up.
Lunchtime
Fuka, Aya and Tsuyoshi had all gone to this new 'broadcasting' club meeting. Sana decided to eat her lunch peacefully under one of the big trees in the school garden. Usually people came her alone, sometimes in twos to give themselves some thinking space. Somehow, today she didn't feel like eating so she just got out her script for this afternoon's radio broadcast. After a while, she saw that someone was looking at her. She looked up and saw a tall boy with blond hair heading towards her. She put her script in her bag, getting ready to leave when Akito caught her by her wrist.
"Sana," he started
"What do you want," she said in an emotionless voice. Akito was surprised at the tone of her voice.
"I want to talk," he said.
"Fine, talk," Sana said sitting back down.
Akito sat beside her then Sana put her bag between her bag between them.
"What's wrong with you these days?" he asked.
"Why do you care?" she asked.
Akito stared. "Because-"
"Why don't you go and care about Fuka? I don't think I should be part of your life right now, probably not in the near future either," said Sana.
"But Sana-" he started
"Tell me, is it true you're going out with Fuka? Tell me the truth, or I'll never trust you again," she said staring into his eyes.
Akito sighed. "Yes" he said.
"That's all I needed," she said. "Hayama Akito, listen to me. I want to remain a distant memory to you. Right now, I don't want to become anything to you, not even friends. So, don't make me part of your life now, or in the future. I don't want to see you again." she said.
"Sana, you have to listen to me. It's not how you think it is," he said.
Sana suddenly stood up and swung her bag over her shoulder. She looked at Akito one last time and when she felt tears brimming up to her eyes, she turned around and started walking away.
Akito suddenly saw a shine of gold and saw it fall to the ground. He knelt down and picked it up. He called Sana's name, but she was already gone. Akito felt as a part of his life had melted away.
After school
ring ring
"Hello? Sana picked up the phone.
"Is this Kurata Sana?" asked the voice at the end.
"Yes, who's this?" she asked.
"Sana-san this is Yuriko Misami," she said. Sana gulped.
"Your manager has been attacked again. He is currently in the hospital," she said.
No, no, Rei-kun?
Sana started kneeling down on her chair in the classroom. She was waiting for Fuka who went to the bathroom, and there was noone else, she thought.
She could feel the familiar tears coming to her eyes again. Why is this happening to me? She let the tears flow silently.
Sana heard someone walk into the classroom. She started wiping her eyes and then saw those deep brown eyes that she had fallen in love with.
"Sana? Are you okay?" he asked. His voice just melted into her.
I have to stand strong. I promised to forget about him.
Sana stood up and took her bag. "Uh, I have to go," she said.
Akito grabbed Sana's hand and pulled her into an embrace.
I can't let him get to me. I can't......
Sana suddenly pushed Akito away, grabbed her bag and ran out the door. She surprised herself when she realised that she didn't have any tears flowing down her face. Finally, she thought, my emotions are starting to harden.
Akito was left, rejected again. He pulled out the golden locket out of his pocket and opened it, but shutting it quickly afterwards.
Hospital
"Kurata-san, your manager is in a critical condition. He will have to stay at the hospital for a while," said the doctor.
Sana nodded slowly.
"Kurata-san," a familiar voice rang through her ears. Sana turned around to find Yuriko.
"Your manager's parents are inside. Do you want to see them?" asked Yuriko.
"No. They might feel uncomfortable right now," said Sana.
Yuriko nodded as she understood. "Then would you like to go get something to eat? I'll drop you off at your house," she said.
Sana nodded again.
Fast food shop
"Kurata-san," Yuriko started.
"Please, call me Sana," said Sana as she took her seat.
"Sana-san. I am not an ordinary policewoman. I am part of a secret organisation. I used to know your mother well," said Yuriko.
Sana looked up in amazement.
"Your mother had already known that something like this would happen. She wanted me to help you get through her death," she said.
"Yuriko-san," Sana started.
"Yes?" said Yuriko.
"I want you to help me."
Yuriko looked up.
"I want you to help me revenge my mother." said Sana.
Author's Note: I own Yuriko Misami. Read & Review!