Hey guys! I decided to post early! This is my longest chapter I have made so far. I decided to kick the story up a notch! I'm still working on Chapter seven. Hopefully I'll be done soon. I hope you guys like this chapter! Leave a comment.
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Amaya sighed as she rounded the corner. She was running behind today. If she didn't stay up so late to beat the boss level, she might have woke up on time. It was totally worth the lack of sleep.
She heard a loud scream coming the brigade. A man pushed past her on a bike. She watched him make a sharp turn around the corner.
"Someone help! That man just stole my purse!"
An elder woman screamed pointing at the man so just pasted her. People just stared at the poor woman. Amaya bet her whole life is in that purse. She have to do something.
"Oh no, you don't!"
Amaya chased after him full speed. She's the fastest girl in her year. Last year, she out ran the track team twice. Plus, she have a lot of endurance so she can run for a long time. She weaves through the crowd. He turned a corner too slow. She caught up with him even matched his speed. This made the guy peddle harder. He swatted at her as he tried to control the bike.
"You crazy girl! Go away!"
She didn't answer him instead she tackle him. He went flying off the bike onto the street. Cars swerved around him as he got to his feet. He hopped over guardrail and ran down the street. She flawless dodged cars to get him. He wasn't fast, she caught up with him in no time. He went down a dead end alley. She rounded the corner cornering him. He pulls a knife out. She dodge his knife then grabbed his arm and flipped him over her shoulder. He holler in pain which makes him drops the purse. She smiled triumphantly to herself as snatched the purse away. She turned around to ran back the way she came. About halfway back, she was stopped when she saw the police coming.
"You're under arrest!"
One officer yelled as he came close to her. She rolled her eyes. Of course they would believe that she stole the purse since she got it now. She dodge the first officer and weaved under the other officer arm. There standing in the back of the chaos was the old lady. She jogs over to her with a big smile.
"I got your bag back for you, Ma'am."
She handed over the bag. The woman looked skeptical and confused since the girl looked foreign to her. She wasn't expecting her to speak Japanese to her. Then she noticed the school uniform she wore. She looked through her bag and then sighed of relief once she founded everything like it should be. A officer tackle Amaya to the ground. They hand cuff her.
"Oh dear! Young man, get off of her this instant!"
They looked at the woman confused.
"Ma'am, isn't this the person who took your purse?"
One asked after he pulled Amaya to her feet. Another officer grabbed the man from the alleyway.
"No! This young lady chased after that horrid of a man! If it wasn't for her, I would have lost everything since there some important things in this purse. Now, unhand her this instant."
They begrudge un-cuff her. She dusted herself and picked up her fallen bag. Instead of praising her for her heroism they scold. She rolled her eyes. This happens every time she does heroic things. They always accuse her of the evil deed. Then they would scold her on being careful and she should act like a girl. At least this time, the old lady praised her and they arrested the perp.
Amaya looked down at her watch and gasped. There was only five minutes left for her get to train on time. She ran to the train station full speed. Weaving through people as she went. She's happy she made it to the train in the nick of time. The train just pulled up. She was sweating badly. She had to catch her breath since she doing a lot of running this morning. People was trying to avoid her because they didn't want her sweat on their clean clothes. She leaned over to control her breathing. She just ran 3km in five minutes. So she's tired. She stood in the doorway on right side of train cart since she knew those won't be opening.
"Here, you can use this."
A small blue towel appeared in her peripheral vision. She looked at it before she grabbed it. She came to full stand to face the friendly stranger. As she about to say her gratefulness, however she froze. Her mouth hung open in surprise.
"Sunakawa?!"
He gave a small waved. She looked around him to see if Takeo with him.
"Takeo on another cart."
"Oh."
She was little sadden by the news. He watched her expression. He sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. She dried herself off.
They have been getting along a little over the past few weeks. Almost to the point, she's happy to acknowledge him. They would have pleasant conversations. She knowledges that he is not a bad person but he's still Bishounen.
"Thanks for the towel."
She handed back the towel once she was done with it. He nodded as he put the towel back into his bag. They could heard the voices talking about how nice Sunakawa is.
"OMG! That's young man is so nice! He gave that foreigner a towel. She was disgustingly sweaty."
"I wish that was me!"
Amaya rolled her eyes again. They're just stupid women who fall for Bishounen boys easily even when they do the smallest things. They would even praise him for scratching his self. She snorted at the thought. Sunakawa chuckled a little but hidden behind his hand.
"I never seen anyone get tackled before."
He smiled into his hand. She turned a beet red. She just can't believe her luck.
"You saw that!"
She whispered hastily. He nodded. He would have sticked around to watch more but he had a train to catch.
"You tackled a man on a speeding bike. I also like the Wonder Woman."
He doubled over trying to hold his laugh in. She looked away embarrassed. She can't believe he gotten a peek at her action heroes underwear. It all happened in a split second. So how close was he then?!
"We'll never speak of this again."
She pulled on her skirt to cover as much shame as possible. He straightened back up and smiled at her. He nodded.
The train was quiet. She was too embarrassed to say anything. He was enjoying the quietness. The train rocked so much hard that Amaya fell into Sunakawa. He caught her. She tried to push away but it happened again. He kept them up right by holding onto the railing above. He wrapped an arm around her waist to keep her in place. She let out strange noises. She can't believe this is happening to her. This stuff only happens in movies! There was a loud 'eh' around the train. Once the train stopped shaking. She pulled away as fast possible.
"Ah! Um... I'm sorry..."
She stumbled over her words. She pulled on one of her ponytails. Today she decided she wanted put her hair up however she was now regretting it. She wanted something to cover her face to shield her from all the glares she was getting. If she thought she was red before; now she's a tomato. Her milk chocolate skin didn't hide anything. The women in the background glared menacingly at her. She pressed her body into the glass to give some space between themselves. He didn't say anything. It made her feel worse. She don't understand why she's felt embarrassed this time when he touched her other times. It might have to do with all those women watching them. Kurosuke always touches her and she didn't feel nervous. So why is different now? She's furious that she don't understand why.
"Shinjuku station."
She was in her own world didn't even hear the announcement. He pulled on her wrist to get her attention. She bolted off the train once she noticed. Sunakawa was dragged off the train by her since he didn't let go of her wrist. There were faces placed against the glass as it pulled off. She stood at the far end of the train station. He stood right next to her. They waited for the transfer train.
"I wish you leave me alone."
She murmured under her breath. He didn't hear her, he was about to ask her to repeat herself when a booming voice interrupted him.
"Oh! Suna and Obyaba is here! I totally didn't see you guys on the train."
She lite up when she saw who the voice belong to. Sunakawa press his lips together before he went to greet Takeo.
"I saw you get on the train."
Sunakawa answered his unasked question. Amaya smiled brightly at Takeo. She happy that someone could clear the atmosphere around them. It was something to distract her.
"Oh! Really?!"
Takeo laughed. Sunakawa couldn't help but smile too. Takeo went on about the pastries Yamato said she was going to bring for them later. They could see the drool coming. Amaya giggled at how silly Takeo is. She smiled happily that her two friends are in sweetest relationship ever. Still sometimes she feel a little ting in her heart. Of course she ignores it. It's going away slowly. Sunakawa looked at her from the corner of his eye. He watch them exchange words.
The train arrived shortly and the ride was smooth. It was mainly Takeo and Amaya talking about sweets. Sunakawa wasn't a big sweet fan. So he just listened to them. He could see the sparkles in her eyes from her excitedly she was. If Takeo had a sister, it would have been her. She the only person he knew that on the same page as Takeo and keep up with him. Yamato did keep up with him although they acted a little familiar. When they got to Shinagawa, they parted ways. They waved good bye to her. Takeo had a large smile on his face.
"Spring is here."
"Yeah."
They walked in peaceful silence. Until Takeo walked into a storm drain. Sunakawa shook his head and said he should have watch where he was going. He knew what was on his mind. It happened a few more times before they switch place so he would stop being clumsy. Sunakawa just laughed at him. The rest of the way was peaceful.
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Sunakawa stared out of the window watching the birds fly by. The guys in the class was being rowdy. Takeo had announcement to make. The guys were so excited by hearing the news that Takeo has a girlfriend. That they tried to throw him into the air. Sunakawa plugged one ear after hearing the loud boom sound. He sighed.
"Okay guys. Rise your hand if you want to go out with a bunch of girls."
They rushed him yelling about pick them.
"Okay, only five can go. Do Rock Paper Scissors to decide who goes."
The boys argued among theirselves. Sunakawa stood up to leave. Takeo walks over to Sunakawa desk. He put him in a head lock.
"You're going to, Suna."
"Okay. But I'll rain down on everyone parade."
"Don't be that way Suna. You could meet someone there."
He sighed into his arm. Takeo smiled joyfully at him. Once the guys got there winners. The gokon was tomorrow. There's time on their hands. They walked home together. Takeo is happy to finally get to meet Yamato friends.
"Suna, Gokon are great! You get to meet new people and you get new friends in the process. You might meet someone there. I bet Yamato's friends would love you."
"Listen Takeo, nice people can have mean friends. Everyone not for everyone."
Takeo stopped dead into his tracks. He looked thoughtful.
"Wow! That's really deep, Suna."
"Yeah."
Takeo thought about what he said all the way until the next day. What Sunakawa said could be true. Yamato's friends could be nice though.
The boys arrived at the restaurant early. Takeo spotted Amaya heading their way with a group of boys laughing. Confused, he confronts her.
"Hey, Obyaba."
"Oh hey! Takeo...and Sunakawa."
Sunakawa nodded. The other guys stood behind watching the seen in front of them. They whispered among themselves.
"Is that one of the girls we are pose to meet?"
"She's pretty cute."
"Oh look! She has big boobs."
The boys giggled among themselves away from Takeo ears. Sunakawa ignored them.
"I thought you was going to the Gokon, Obyaba?"
"What? Oh! That was for today, wasn't it?"
"Yeah, we invited an odd number of guys because we thought you was coming."
"I thought it was tomorrow. I already had plans with this guys."
"Yeah! Plus, a tomboy like her would never get a boyfriend."
The group of boys that was with her laughed. She nudge the one said it in the gut.
"See! She abuse her friends and never share her food."
The tallest boy in her group casted an arm around her shoulder. He even pokes her in the cheek. She swat the hand away. He laughed. She rolled her eyes. Sunakawa stared at the arm. She noticed him staring. She don't understand what his problem is. Instead the arm was off her shoulder into a handshake with Sunakawa.
"I'm Sunakawa."
"Oh, Hey! I'm Kurosuke!"
Kurosuke stupidly shook his hand not fully understanding how they got there. Takeo brushed it off as Sunakawa really wanted to meet new friends. He pat Sunakawa on the back proud of his forwardness.
"Since we are introducing ourselves: those guys are Echiro and Fuji. Then there Fuji's girlfriend, Aeki Saiji."
They finally took notice of the small girl that hide behind said guy Fuji. They all waved at her and she waved back. Sunakawa thinks she hiding because of Takeo. He could see the sparkle in her eyes as she stared at him. He noticed her once they got close to them. They talked amongst themselves. When it about time for the girls to get there. Amaya's group went inside first.
"We'll see you guys inside."
Sunakawa watches that same guy wrapped another arm over Amaya shoulder. He stared until he couldn't see them anymore. The girls arrived ten minutes later. They all introduced themselves. The girls were shell shock after Yamato introduce Takeo as her boyfriend. They whispered harshly. They all went inside. The girls muttered to each other as Takeo did things. He stopped Yamato from falling by lifting her off the ground when he caught her. And he moved all the heavy stuff that blocked the exit. They felt their hearts soar when Sunakawa finally spoke.
"Why couldn't he be her boyfriend?"
"I thought he WAS the boyfriend."
Sunakawa heard them but he chose to ignore them. He knew this was going to happen. He shook his head. They sat down near the entrance since it was big enough for twelve people. They ordered drinks. Sunakawa chuckled when Takeo opened a bottle with his bare hands. The girls were amazed by Sunakawa. They watched him say a few things to Takeo.
"He doesn't talk much."
"Go talk to him."
"No, you go talk to him."
They argued a little bit but Yamato asked what they was going to eat. The girls and boys begin to talk to each. Sunakawa saw Amaya who was sitting in the far back of restaurant. Takeo spotted them and wave them over. They was more than happy to join them. They introduced themselves. There is even girls with Amaya group that they didn't meet before. One girl was name Maya and the other Bimiko. Both are pretty brown headed girls who slightly taller than Fuji's girlfriend. It turned into a party with all of them there. They even brought their own chairs. Kurosuke first one to speak.
"Hey guys look at me!"
He dance around with chop sticks in nose. Everyone laughed even people from other tables did too. Amaya challenge one of the boy to arm wrestle match. Echiro took up the challenge. She beat him in five seconds. This went on for awhile with the boys and her except Takeo and Sunakawa. They sat back and watched. Kurosuke put Amaya in a headlock. Aeki Saiji was the first to speak.
"You shouldn't put girls in a headlock." She said shocked
"Yeah!" The other girls agreed
"What?! This is not a girl! She's too manly to be one." He laughed
Some of the boys agreed. Amaya waved them off. She folded her arms over her chest as he continued his reasons why. Sunakawa stared at him. Takeo was the one who removed him from her. After good ten minutes, she headed to the bathroom.
Not long after, Ayo and Nanako excused themselves to go to the bathroom. The girls and guys begin talking to each other. After ten minutes, Yamato was getting a little antsy about her friends.
"I wonder what's taking them so long."
"Do you want me to go with you?" Takeo asked
Yamato nodded. They got up and head to the bathroom. Sunakawa keeps to hisself listening to the others conversation. He was starting to wonder where Amaya left to.
Fifteen minutes later, they heard screaming. A fire suddenly broke out down the hallway. People got up screaming and ran for the exits. They got up and ran for the exits. Sunakawa is calling the fire department as he was running. Takeo and Yamato spotted them as they exited.
"Suna!"
"Takeo! A fire broke out. I'm on the phone right now with the fire department."
"Is everyone okay?"
"No, Ayo and Nanako hasn't came out."
Takeo found a bucket of water near the entrance and threw it over hisself. He ran back into the building. They all stood shock. They watch the fire rage on. People were crying hysterically however one woman stood out. She kept saying baby. Sunakawa noticed Amaya group standing nearby. He listened in on them.
"Where's Amaya?"
He guessed it was Fuji who said this. He looked around for her. Sunakawa looked back at building. He felt his heart speed up. He just hope he is wrong.
"She's fine. I bet she's around here somewhere."
This annoyed Sunakawa. The guy he guessed was Kurosuke said this. The guy
have been rubbing him the wrong way since he met him. He could have been at least little worry about his friend.
Takeo came rushing out with Nanako thrown over his shoulder. He placed her on the ground and ran back inside. Nanako coughed and made a rude comment about bears. Sunakawa rolled his eyes at this. Still being rude after being saved. An old man and a young girl came rushing out. Few other people came out as well. A few minutes later, Ayo came stumbling out with something in her arms. They gather around her.
"Yamato, Takeo saved me. Amaya gave me this baby. I think they're in trouble."
Sunakawa heart dropped. It was already bad enough it was just one person but two of his friends. The mother of the baby came rushing over. She took the baby. Kurosuke came over with his group.
"Well I knew she stupid but this take the cake. Now she have equally stupid guy with her."
He chuckled darkly. They just stared at him in shock. Nanako grabbed him by his collar and glared darkly.
"YOU CALL YOURSELF HER FRIEND?"
They try pulling them apart while the girls try to hold Yamato back from running back into the building.
Inside the building:
Amaya coughed through her hand as she covered her mouth. She was happy that she spotted Ayo to give the baby to her. Now she looking for other people. She help a group people that was trapped and got them half out to the stairway where the air is clean. It was getting harder to breath but she have to keep going. Breaking down that door took a lot of energy from her. She also injured from falling debris. She was able to dig herself out. There's a large gush in her right arm bleeding refusal. She heard a voice and headed to it. She was shock to see Takeo under large debris.
"Takeo!"
"Obyaba, what are you still doing here?"
He asked not concern about his self. She coughed again. He could see she serious injured.
"Obyaba! You need to leave!"
"Naw, not without you, Big guy."
She smiled as she try to figure out what to do. There wasn't much time to waste. They heard a phone ring. Confused and surprised to found it was his phone. He answered it, but he didn't say anything. She could hear Sunakawa voice on the other end. He hung up phone after a few seconds.
"What did he say?"
She already knew the answer but still wanted to hear it.
"He said would be bored without me and Yamato trying to run back into here."
"Ugh... That means you shouldn't make Yamato cry! So get up and live!"
She used up a lot energy just to yell at him but if it got through his thick head then it's worth it. She goes for the largest thing that was on top of him.
"Obyaba get out of here."
She ignored him and begin to lift the heavy object off of him. It was high enough for him to wiggle out. She blacks out still holding the debris.
"Obyaba, you can let go now."
He said as he rose to his feet. The fire was closing in on them. He grabbed her once he noticed she didn't let go. He ran full speed through the fire as seared off some of his clothes.
Everyone watch in shock as Takeo come hurling out the window. He came crashing down into the tree down below. He landed hard on the ground. They surrounded him. Yamato is crying hysterically. Most of his clothes were seared off. Even his butt was on fire. Someone quickly threw a bucket of water on him.
Sunakawa quickly took Amaya from him. He knee down on the ground. He begin to panic when he couldn't hear her breathing. Takeo yelled for someone for help. Sunakawa begin to do CPR on her. It was a good thing he pay attention in health class in middle school. Kurosuke tried to pull him off of her but Takeo stopped him. Nanako yelled at him.
"Can't you see? He's trying to help her!"
"It's looks more like he trying to make out with her!" He yelled back.
He was frustrated. He say stupid things when he's frustrated. Yeah, he wasn't worried about her at first but it really hit him when he saw how lifeless she looked in his arm. If he could take back what he said earlier. He bite his tongue off just to it.
"I'm sorry..." he whispered
The gravity of the situation is hitting him hard along with the others. After a few good minutes, they heard a cough. He pulled Sunakawa back to see.
"Hey idiot! Don't go trying to go die on us!"
Takeo snatched him away. He knew he was an idiot but it was worth it once she gave a weak smile. Takeo was ready to punch him but stopped when he saw him crying. Sunakawa still look concerned yet he sighed of relief. He pressed down on her left arm over sleeve to stop the bleeding. Everyone was crying.
"That was crazy. How do you feel?"
"Like I won a million dollars."
She coughed again. The paramedics arrived shortly. They handed her over to them. They even checked Takeo. Unsurprisingly he's fine. They waved good bye to Amaya as they took her away. She gave a weak smile.
Kurosuke made another stupid comment. Echiro punched Kurosuke in the face for everyone and apologize on his behalf.
"He say stupid things when he is actually worried about something. Please forgive him."
He push Kurosuke head down. Kurosuke tried to hide the fact he was crying. Takeo was the first one to speak.
"It's okay. Everyone do differently under stress."
Takeo gave a forgiving smile. This made Kurosuke cry harder. The girls gather around Takeo.
"Um... Takeo, thank you for saving us." Nanako said felt nervous after all those mean things they said about him. She can't blame him if he's angry with them.
He gave a big smile and gently pat Nanako on the shoulder. They blushed for a second before shaking their heads. They all made a promise to visit Amaya at the hospital the next day before they parted. Echiro and his group waved to them as he dragged Kurosuke behind him.
"It's official."
Takeo turn to Sunakawa after they were crossing the bridge. Before the guys spilt they tried to throw Takeo in the air. Sunakawa just sighed. He looked Takeo in the eye. He really couldn't look at him without laughing. His pants were burn into shorts with a giant hole on the back. Also his back is exposed from the burns but he's fine. He even got a tan.
"What is, Suna?"
"That you will only die from old age."
"Is that so."
Takeo nodded. Sunakawa chuckled as they walked home.
"Amaya's amazing."
It was Suna turn to be surprised. He stopped walking to look at him.
"Um... yeah."
Sunakawa stood there and pondered. He looked down at his hand. Takeo explained in details that it was Amaya who saved him. He could see the appreciation in his eyes. He bet if he wasn't dating Yamato... he just might give her a chance. They walked in silence. They promised to visit Amaya after school tomorrow before heading into their apartments.
Today event was interesting to say the least. Suna smiled to hisself.