Chapter 28: Complicated Relationship Part 2
Gou sat in silence as she looked at the couple.
"When did this happen?" she asked. "How did this happen?"
"After the competition. We went here and spent a lot of time together after that if you know what I am saying." Haru said. Bo blushed and looked away.
"Bo let's go have a chat in private." Gou said and dragged Bo outside. "So you guys are officially together?" She asked after they were alone.
"Not officially. He didn't say anything and neither did I." Bo said crossing her arms.
"So you guys are in that kind of reputation."
"I guess." Bo mumbled.
"This is not okay!" Gou shouted. "You guys did THAT for how many days!? You did that with him when he was down in the dumps!? He's not into you! He's taking his frustration out on you! He's using you-"
"Don't you think I know that!" Bo shouted back. "But if it makes him feel better then I am happy to do it." Bo said out of breath from her yelling. "He's different from everyone that I've met. He's quiet but attentive. He's a great person when you to know him. He's different behind that stoic face of his! That's what I love about him!" then Bo covered her mouth and turned her back on her.
"Bo...this isn't love. You guys are fuck buddies not lovers. This isn't the way." said Gou.
"She's right." a voice said behind her. She looked over and see Haru with his head down. "This...isn't love." he sounded like he was in pain but he didn't stop talking. "We can't go on like this. It's best if you left and never come back." A silence went between the teens as the wind blew around them. Without a word No slowly walked away.
"Haru…" Gou whispered.
"Shut up. I don't want to hear it." he said as he squat down on the ground. "I loved her so much. I was so happy for these past couple of days. I finally, finally got her in my arms but it's like I forced her into them. Now she has fake feelings for me. I don't want to confuse her anymore than I already have." he said and then returns into the house.
…..
The last few days were quiet. Bo hasn't said anything sarcastic or rude and Haru seemed more down than usual. 'What have I done? I made them feel awful but for some reason I don't regret what I said. He was sad and found an outlet. Ugh I feel so….ugh!' Gou thought as she watches the two be awkward with each other.
"What wrong Gou?" Makoto asked as he sat down next to her.
"I've ruined their relationship." she said.
"What do you mean?"
"They were doing things that shouldn't be but they didn't mind it because they have feelings for each other but it was all made up in a way because of how he was after the competition. And now I am confused if I did the right thing or not."
"Well you did have a good reason but now they can reveal their feelings since now the air is clear."
"But there is still something wrong with Haru and the last competition is in a few days."
"Don't worry, I'll talk to him tonight with Rin. Those two were always able to talk things out better than anyone." Makoto said, kissing her forehead. She kissed his cheek as a thank you and walked away.
…..
The next day, Gou found Bo on the way to Haru's with a ukulele in her hand.
"Bo can we talk!" Gou ran towards her. "I want to-" before she finished Bo raised her hand showing her to stop talking.
"You were right Gou." Bo said softly. "I was confused. I felt like I loved him but now after a few days of thinking, I am clear about my feelings. After ignoring and avoiding the reporter, I had time to clear things up for me and now I have decided that I do love Haru. I loved him since the day I first met him in that pool when I was looking for you when you were under control of that worm. Now I am going to tell him by doing what I do best." she said tightening her grip on the tiny guitar. They went up the hill towards Haru's.
They stood in front of his place feeling a bit anxious about this.
"Gou can you get the door?" Bo smiled. Gou nodded and knocked on the door. Then Haru opened it and his eyes went wide as he saw Bo standing at the front of his house with a she started to strum it.
"Wise men say, that only fools rush in," Bo sang. "But I can't help falling in love with you…" her voice was delicate than ever. She sang and sang drawing a crowd. Then when she was done she was engulf in a hug by Haru.
"I love you." he blurted out.
"I love you too." she said back and kissed him on his cheek. Then they looked at each other and kissed making to crowd clap and cheer.
"I guess Rin put you back into your senses huh?" Gou said and Haru nodded with a smile.
…..
"Riki look at this video." her assistant said putting his laptop on her desk. He plays a video of Bo singing to a boy with blue hair in front of his house. Riki was mesmerized by the video and the ending when they kissed. "What do you think ma'am?"
"We are done with them." She said heavily. "This...isn't worth it. Look at them, look at her. Maybe this is the only way they feel normal about themselves. I'm pulling the story."
"Are you sure?!" her assistant said.
"Besides who's going to believe us with a lack of evidence." she smiled and deleted anything about the girls. "Now it's time to make a phone call." she said and went out of the room.
At the Airport….
"Thanks pretty lady." a large,blonde man said to the female employee as he left the Airport lobby in some sort of accent. He looked around outside until he found his name on a cardboard sign held by someone in a hood.
"Hello mate." he tipped his hat and gave a toothy smile. The hooded man nodded and opened the door to taxi. They went in and left the airport and entered a highway.
"So what is the gig?" he said pulling out a toothpick and started to chew it. The man gave him a picture of Gou and Bo that has their faces crossed out with red sharpie. "So you want them on your wall? How much?"
The hooded man took out a check that has 7,000 dollars written on it. Then he gave him a black suit case. The foreign man opened it and saw different shapes of knives and a large needle filled with a strange liquid. It had a note stating that if he is about to die then inject this into one of the girls. He laughs and nods his head.
"Deal mate." he said and stretches his hand for a handshake. The hooded man shakes his large, rough hand. "Wow you're hands are soft." he whispered. "Don't worry, I don't die easily so you'll get what you want." he laughs and then leans back as the taxi drives through the streets.
Song used: Can't Help Falling in Love with You by Elvis Presley
