"Hey guys.." i awkwardly put my hand to rub the back of my neck. "so earlier got out of hand. Im really Sorry for running aw-arghhhh do i really have to?" groaning in frustration while making this apology is really uncomfortable. Looking at Rise "Yes, you have to" while putting her hand on her waist. I sigh at the thought of having a public apology, I was never a good public speaker neither saying apologies. "Why?" She just rolled her eyes "So that afterward It won't be awkward" I just stared at her blankly "Says the one who ran away crying after shouting" clearly getting irritated with what I said. "Just be thankful i like you, Because if i didn't i would've just left you" that confident flirty tone really got me like oh damn.
"Well thank you because you like me." it's really fun to tease her. It's like a new experience everytime. "Well let's go" grabbing her hand and walk towards the group. "What about your apology speech?" stopped her walk. I stop and sigh "It's much better to apologize if you don't prepared for it and memorized it, It's much more heartfelt, know what i mean?" She just nodded. "Yeah I know" seeing such sweet smile would kill any guy.
Walking toward the group really made me anxious. Thinking of the first words i'll say. Hi? nope too tense, Yo what's up? nah too awkward, hello! no too loud and excited. Oh my god I really hate this feeling. What do I do? I felt a hand on my back and it was Rise. looking at me like 'everythings gonna be alright so just relax.' Seems like my nervousness was shown in my face.
Here we are at the back of our friends. Not knowing what to say. "H-" before i could say anything, Chie looks back "Rise and Kazuya!" They all looked back in alert to what Chie said. "Where were you two?" Yukiko clearly was worried "Man we were looking for the two of you, dude" Kanji was in a relief. "You two were fast, we didn't know where you two have gone. Are you two flash or something?" Yousuke joked. "Rise..." There was Ichijo looking down. Rise just stood there silently. looks at me and back to ichijo "What is it?" He stared at Rise's eyes with sincerity "Can I talk to you? privately?" Did something happened to the two of them? "..Sure." The two of them walk away for their private talk and I'm clearly getting irritated for some reason that I, Myself, Don't know. They all looked at me like it was my fault. "So anything interesting happened while the Runaway arc?"
Rise's PoV
"What do you want to talk about?" I sat at the nearby bench. Our friends are no where to be seen or heard. "I'm sorry about earlier I was just umm" I eyed him in confusion "You were just?" He breathe in and breathe out "I was just jealous, Okay? It was frustrating to see you like him" He is really making me irritated "It-" He holds up a hand "let me explain first and don't be angry." I nodded "What i'm trying to say I was jealous knowing you like him, I'm not saying liking him is a bad thing. It just got out of hand. I didn't want to fought him or anyone. It's the jealousy you see. Once you got jealous you turned into somewhat you don't know who or what. It's just like you when you get jealous you have the urge to get him/her away from that girl/guy. If you think i'm just reasoning out no i'm not because I'm really sorry." Once again he looks down "It's fine, I know the feeling" Having Kazu liked another girl would kill me. Well I know he likes kyoko but it's fine because He said he is moving on. But another girl? unacceptable. I smiled at Ichijo.
"Another thing" He grabbed my arm "I've thought of this since the time when Kazu was at your house, It was fishy when he said he was going to return yukiko's ballpen and was looking for her at your house." ops Busted "Don't worry i'm not mad. Anyway now i've come to a conclusion. I won't pursue you anymore. I didn't have a chance anymore. One last question" I nodded "What is it?" scratching the back of his head "Do you think if I came earlier than Kazu, you'll like me?" I stared blankly at him, I haven't thought of that. "I don't know. I'm sorry" This time i was the one looking down. "it's fine if it weren't for Kazu you wouldn't meet me, and I wouldn't meet you either" We smiled " Friends?" I shook hands with him "Friends"
Kazuya's PoV
So that's why she was crying. I know i shouldn't be too happy But I'm so flustered right now. i'm not going to let it show. I was so speechless that "Oh" was the only thing i could say. "Were back" Oh thank God it was really awkward "hey, welcome ba..ck..." They were holding hands. "We started dating!" Cheeks are flushed, looking at each other shyly. What was I even thinking. Ofcourse she would get tired of waiting and trying. "Congrats to you two" I smiled the best i could. Now I know what i'm irritated about. I was jealous of Ichijo dating Rise. He came up to me "Thanks Kazu for helping me" shaking my hand excitedly. "No probs, What are friends for."
"Well this calls for a Celebration!" Rise excitedly shouted "How about we go to the beach?" Yu suggested everyone immidiately agreed. After deciding how and when and what to do, we made our way home.
Long night walk is the thing i needed. take a breather. How did it happened? When? Where? I don't understand all of the things happening. I feel like my life is really a cliché, I liked someone she likes me back but i was too late now she is in the arms of my friend. What a cliché I tell you. "Hey Kazu, How you holding up?" Yurie walks beside me. "me? never been better." said with a blank tone.
"You know between me and your friends here? i'm the one who knows you better. So I know when you lie or tell the truth. I even know your look when you like someone. Well not accurately like kyoko-chan but The point is I know. So tell me how are you really?" I stopped and looked at her "To be honest? That was the greatest speech you have ever said to me" I crossed my arms impressed. "I know right, I was surprised too, Thanks" And just like that she forgotten her question to me. between me and her I know how to distract her.
Rise's PoV
"To get Kazu jealous?" He nodded "You know, A person will only know his or her true feelings if you felt the opposite of it, For example when you're happy. You won't know if you're happy, If you hadn't felt sadness before." I nod in agreement. "How are you sure this is gonna work?" I Raised my brow. "This is gonna work, If he does have feelings for you. If not then be mine." I glared "I was just kidding, If not then he is not over kyoko."
Kyoko... "Fine."
"We're back" Why am i embarrassed while holding hands with ichijo "Welcome ba...ck.." He was shocked "We're dating" Does he mind? " Congrats to the two of you" He smiled he doesn't mind. I guess he wasn't over kyoko. "This calls for a celebration!" Good thing I could act.
The next morning
Kazu PoV
I haven't gotten enough sleep. That's for sure. The others won't stop bothering me. Were meeting at naoto's right now. I wore my shorts then a white beach polo. I Rode motorcycle, which was originally my Brother's, mine's are at the tokyo.
"Morning" Rise and Ichijo having a good time. Not the best day. Yu came up with yukiko "alright so everyone's here? Let's go"
"It's the beach! Beary beautiful! all of the ladies too" Teddie was so excited. The girls go to the locker room where the will change their clothes. They all came up at the same time. Chie, Yukiko and... Rise. Damn she was a goddess. Once again I feel my jealousy came. So I walk away looking at the sky. Not looking where i'll go. "Ah!" Cold! it's an ice cream "Sorry, I wasn't looking" I grabbed her hand. It was the same as kyoko. no it can't be. she looked up "Kazu?" I pulled her into a tight hug "Ky-kyoko. You're alive" I was crying didn't know what to say.
Rise's PoV
Kazu's reaction was so cute. But he walked away so I followed him. There was a girl he bumped into to "Kazu?" Huh? how does the girl know his name "ky-kyoko?" it was kyoko. at this time i felt my heart drop. "You're alive" He pulled her into a hug.
