Chapter # 3: Secrets
Tohma withdrew his hand and placed both of his hands in his lap. That's when I caught onto it, without any doubts I knew he was talking about me, but I didn't let on. I would just have to play it dumb until I figured out just how I felt.
I stared at the bed sheets once again.
"They'll let you out today you know, if you're feeling well enough to leave," Tohma stated.
I looked to him,
"I'm ready to go, but I have no where to go."
"You must have some where."
"Not to Yuki, 'cause he's got Suguru now…He doesn't need me anymore…Not to Hiro's, he's having his big date with Ayaka tonight…Ryu-chan is in America on a trip again…" I sighed,
"No where."
"Well, there's a guestroom at my house if you want to use that?" Tohma questioned.
I could see he would really enjoy my staying. Maybe he'd enjoy it a little to much though?
"That's fine. As long as you answer this."
"What is it Shindo-san?"
"Does your crush like you back?"
"I…I don't really know. I haven't tried asking him out. Usually I don't show anyone any of my weak emotions like this, but I can't hold it back any longer. I've been holding back far to long. I won't miss another opportunity at happiness. I just won't take the risk."
I didn't think he'd be so honest with me. This was a side of Tohma I don't think even Mika had seen.
"So, what's your crush like?"
I had to keep playing dumb so he wouldn't know that I'd found him out.
"Well, he's cute, funny…Very creative too…And of course," he leaned over by my ear and whispered,
"Very clever. You knew all along now didn't you?"
My cheeks burned,
"H-how did…?"
"I read your expression like an open book. If you are planning to hide things from people, you shouldn't allow them to see through you for even a minute…"
"I'll try to remember that. Am I really that easy to read?"
"A four year old could've told you were lying," he stated, smiling.
My blushed deepened,
"That bad, huh?"
"I'm afraid so."
A nurse walked into the room, followed by another male.
"Someone to see you Shindo-san," she stated before taking her leave.
Tohma and I both looked to my visitor.
"It-it can't be!"
