Love Triangle
Chapter 10. Why? How?
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The door opens.
There comes the sunshine, making Asano's eyes felt like it's too much.
And there comes a punch, as heavy as iron, with such a dark vengence aura to it.
He fell down.
The stranger, or not so much as a stranger himself, made his way into the house.
His shoes made a tapping sound, each time he took a step.
His expression, was something else.
It was not entirely sad.
It was something not entirely angry.
It was something not entirely vengeful either.
It was more of a… mix.
A jumble of emotions that cannot be explained.
"Good morning, "
A strange smile appeared on his face. A painful smile. As if he was forced to stand on nails.
Even his voice sounded like he couldn't decided which emotion to take side with.
"Akabane… You finally arrived? A little too late though, I may say?"
Karma, through gritted teeth, mumbled something to himself. He grabbed Asano's collar, with a strong grip.
"I don't want to hurt you, so just say what did you do to Nagisa, and how to bring it back. Then maybe I'll leave you alone" Karma's voice was cool, calm, and terrified.
But that didn't stop Asano from mocking.
"Leave me alone?! Ha! Who do you think you are? You do know that I can fight too, right? Or are you just so pathetic that you have to resort to violence?"
The red head was furious. He felt the need to just punch Asano like a sand bag, still he knew that being angry will just be doing exactly what Asano wanted.
Just as he was about to think of a straight resolution, Asano delivered a punch right in the middle of his face.
"A wise man would know when to hesitate and when not to" Asano's voice, crisp and clear, had an chilling feeling to it.
"You know, I thought you were smarter than this, Akabane"
"Losing Nagisa must have had a great impact on you, huh"
"But you couldn't even defended yourself in Nagisa's name"
"He is better with me after all"
"I have everything for him"
"He loves me"
"Not you"
"I pity you"
Karma couldn't think straight.
He forgot about being calm and collected.
In his mind, now, was just rage.
Pure rage, from being hurt by words, being hurt from the punch.
Asano never intended to hurt his body, he intended to hurt Karma's heart by words.
"What did- What did you do to my Nagisa?! Answer me NOW!"
"Brainwash" Asano's voice was so flat, as if it was the most normal thing in the world.
To brainwash somebody like it's nothing.
Karma became hollow.
This time, no more hesitation, the red head smashed his fist right in the wall, missing the dodging Asano by a few inches.
It hurts, and he was bleeding, but he forgot that too, as he moved on with an axe kick.
His stamina was over the roof. He has never felt stronger.
But the more Asano dodge, the more frustrated Akabane is.
He felt desperate, pathetic.
He felt like a piece of shit.
Just like Asano said.
He deserve to be pity for.
For his violent tendencies, he deserve to be alone.
And he was just about to give up.
He wanted to fell down.
Yet, he kept on moving.
All these moves that he learned.
Just came pouring out.
Is it because he love Nagisa too much?
Is it because he finally found someone by his side, just to be alone?
Is it because he was so close to true happiness?
Just then, something happened.
A strand of light, with a creak of the door.
The appearance of a person, that was too overwhelming.
"Ka-Karma? Gakushuu?" The person muttered. His voice hitched, frightened.
"Nagisa?"
Someone's heart cracked. Someone's plan worked.
"What are you doing?" Nagisa exclaimed. His voice was surprisingly strong.
To meet his eyes was a worn-out Asano, and a soul-less Karma.
Nagisa's legs were shaking as he stepped in.
The little mark on the wall that has been punched, the little puddle of blood.
The wounds.
The atmosphere.
Without anymore further delay, Nagisa rushed towards Asano's side.
He looked at the places that has been hurt.
He looked around for the the first-aid kit.
Nagisa uttered, he didn't understand.
"Karma, why? How?..."
Behind him, Asano was smirking.
Karma? Well, he looked… defeated.
Now, you're truly a monster in Nagisa's eyes, Akabane.
He covered his face with his elbow, and laugh.
He was such a fool. He got angry, and he fell right into Asano's trap.
Blood, dripping from his hand, and his laugh, sharp and raspy, made him look like a mad man.
Hahahahah, well done, Asano, well done.
Nagisa looked confused. No one blame him for being confused.
Karma's laugh echoed through the room. His laugh continued for a long time.
When it finally ended, he removed his hand.
With one hand, he wiped his face. With the other hand, he put it on Nagisa's cheek.
He didn't dare to look up, like a child knowing its mistake. Yet, his smile stayed the same.
"I love you, Nagisa, that's why. He brainwashed you, that's why. I axed kick and punched him in the face, that's how. And I don't regret it"
"I don't care if you think I'm crazy, I don't care if you think I'm a monster, or disgusting. And you might think that I'm just mad and blabbering, but I don't give a fuck about that. Just promise me you'll stay away from him"
"I won't force you. And I know that our relationship can never be heal again, but I just want the best for you"
"And you, Mr. Perfect, feel free to expelled me"
"Goodbye"
A sense of déjà vu.
Author's Note: Next chapter: A sense of déjà vu. Thank you for reading.