-Wait Rin... - Nico yelled but the orange haired boy kept on going -where are you taking me? - Nico asked but there was no response from the latter. -here - Rin said as he stopped and opened the door of the music room, before Nico could say anything he pushed her inside and closed the door. -What the hell... - Nico said as she tried to catch her breath. She looked up and saw a big banner that read "congratulations " she kept looking around and saw a bouquet of flowers on top of the black grand piano where her favorite pianist would play. She got closer to it and saw Maki playing her favorite melody, but this time it sounded a bit sad? -Maki-kun? - She asked making the latter look up damm I forgot to tell Rin the plan was cancel -is that for me? - Nico said excitedly looking at the flowers - no. - Maki said coldly -huh? - Nico said confused -did you need something? Why are you here? - Maki said coldly again avoiding her gaze - Rin brought me ... - Nico said looking down - but I see that I'm not wanted , so I'll take my leave - Nico said turning around - I met your fiancé today - Maki said making her stop, Nico's eyes widened what?! - d..did you?- she responded nervously, Maki nodded - He's good looking and looks like a good person, yet still ...- Maki said pausing - yet still...?- she asked, -I thought you would tell me something like this!- Maki said angered, -Maki I...- -it doesn't matter- Maki said cutting her off,- it's not like I care about you or anything- Maki said coldly, -is that so?- Nico said unhappily - did you tell Rin to bring me here so you could tell me this?- Nico said as her voice started to crack, -tsk you're not that important to me- Maki said making the latter even sadder- you could at least be nice to me the day of my graduation!- Nico yelled making the red haired get up - why should I? what makes this day more special?- Nico's eyes began to water - you always argue with me for no reason, h..how dare you come to my life to turn it upside down?!- Maki looked at her confused- what are you talking about?! you are the one that always argues with me! you must feel very happy now that you won't have to see me anymore!- Maki said enraged - you're good to all the other underclasmen but not to me!- Nico looked at him in disbelief - what?! how can you say that so easily?! don't you know you're the one I care for the most!- she yelled at him, Maki's eyes widened, she cares for me? as if! - if that was true you would've told me about your fiance! you don't care about me, you never did! Ahg, I don't care ! do what you want! go be happy with that guy!- Nico's watery eyes couldn't hold it anymore , her tears came flowing down her eyes , Maki gulped, the moment he saw her crying he realized what he had done no don't cry, I'm sorry -Nico I...- he said trying to apologize, he didn't mean to make her cry but his emotions were taking control of him -FINE! I'll go do that!- Nico yelled -Idiot! Maki you idiot! why did I fall in love with such an idiot?! someone who can't even be honest with themselves, I ...I really don't understand you at all!- Nico yelled once more before running out of the music room - wait...!- Maki said extending his arm trying to catch her but she was gone, she loves me? ahg Maki! he yelled at himself pulling his hair -YOU BIG IDIOT!-Maki screamed slamming the piano keys - you lost her...you lost her...- Maki clenched his fist and punched the wall so hard it made his hand bleed, I lost her...
-oh Eli-kun- Mr. Yazawa said as he got close to him, -Congratulations!- He said as he pulled him close for a hug, Eli smiled and returned the hug. Nico's family was a second family for him after all. - I see you've already met Umi-kun- the father said looking at the blue haired- It's nice to meet you, My name is Sonoda Umi- Umi said bowing politely this is Nico chan's fiance! Eli knew Nico was engaged, they were best friends after all. His eyes widened ,still he didn't lose his cool, -likewise Sonoda-san, I'm Ayase Eli- the blond said bowing as well. -Eli-kun and Nico have been friends since very little, I always thought that they would end up together- the father said joking making the blond blush and the blue haired flustered. - by the way where's Nico chan?- the father asked, -well mmm- the blue haired said scratching the back of his head - Rin-kun said he needed her for a moment- the blond said - but don't worry sir, I'll go look for her- the blond offered as he started to walk- no need, I'll go look for her- the blue haired said stopping him. The two of them looked at each other with battleling eyes -it's ok, I know the school grounds like the palm of my hand, I'll go look for her- Eli said emphasizing the "I". -then let me go with you- Umi responded, he didn't want him alone with Nico. The father who was seeing the scene, tried to hide his laugh with his hand, but it was so funny to him he let out a chuckle - there's no need for that- Mrs. Yazawa said getting close to them, - Hanayo-chan already went to look for her. The two of them nodded and continue to look at each other still batteling with their eyes.
Rin was waiting outside,he was far enough not to hear but close enough in case they needed something. He was whistling with his back leaned agaisnt the wall why are they taking so long? ah I know they must be kissing! haha he chuckled at the image of those two doing something like that. - excuse me?- Rin looked down and saw the brown haired girl from earlier, -ah y..yes...?- Rin said blushing, the brown haired looked at him weirdly, -ah yes. I'm looking for Nico-chan she's a third year and just graduated, have you seen her around?- she asked giving him details in case he wasn't close to her. - Nico-chan? I...I have- he said still blushing. - great! could you tell me where?- the brown haired said clapping her hands - ah that...- Rin said scratching the back of his head - Nico-chan is buy right now so...- -busy?- the brown haired asked, - ah yes...but tell me why are you looking for her?- the oranged haired asked trying not to stutter , - we're cousins- the brown haired said smiling -woah I never knew Nico-chan had such beautiful cousins, nya!- the oranged haired said excitedly making the latter blush, -ah...I...- she said stuttering *sniff*sniff* -Nico-chan?- the brown haired said as she saw Nico running with tears in her eyes , -Hanayo...Rin...- Nico said stopping -Nico-chan, what's wrong?- Hanayo asked concerned . - I don't want to be here so let's go home- Nico said still crying. - Nico-chan?- Rin asked concerned, -Rin I know you didn't plan any of this so don't worry- she said with a weak smile, -Hanayo let's go home...- Hanayo nodded and took Nico home.
That idiot...what did he do?! Rin headed towards the music room running, he slammed the door open and saw Maki sitting on the floor looking down, -Maki-kun?- Rin said making the red haired look up, - I want to be alone.- The red haired said coldly turning his head down again, Rin angered and pull the red haired up, - what the hell did you do to Nico-chan?!- he yelled at him , but there was no response from the red haired -why was she crying?!- he yelled grabbing the red haired by the collar - Rin I...I messed up...- the red haired said looking down, - yeah I can tell!- Rin said enraged letting go of Maki - did you know she was engaged...?- Maki asked waiting for Rin to respond, Rin kept quiet and looked away, -so you did know!- Maki said angry grabbing now Rin by the collar, - why didn't you tell me?!- Maki yelled at the orange haired - Maki ...she told us all- Rin responded - what do you mean she told us all? she never told me!- Maki said even angrier than before - first let go of me!- Rin said pushing Maki away, - don't you remember that time we went to beach and we were talking about terrible things our parents have done for us with good intentions?- Maki looked confused - I see you don't , anyways she told us that her dad got her engaged to his friend's son.- Rin said - that...I thought she was joking!- Maki responded - why do you always take everything she says as a joke?!- Rin said angry - ah never mind that, you don't deserve her!- Rin yelled once more before turning around to exit the room, - wait... Rin!- Maki said making the orange haired stop and look back - what...?- Rin said indifferently - Rin, she said she loves me...- Maki said trying to hide his blush - yeah I know- Rin said coldly - that's why I agree to help you- he finished. - Rin I...I need your help- -I refused- Rin said immediately turning around and exiting the room , Maki quickly followed him and stopped him - Rin please!- the red haired pleaded - I know I messed up but...but she loves me! help me get her back!- Maki said with tears in his eyes -she wasn't yours to begin with, you don't deserve her...!- Rin said coldly - Rin please...I beg of you- Maki pleaded one last time making Rin flustered - fine!- the orange haired said in defeat causing Maki to smile slightly - thanks Rin, you're the best- Maki said smiling, - now let's look for Nico-chan- Maki said fixing his hair. -Nico-chan already went home- Rin said - so soon?- Maki said surprised - well what did you expect?! you made her cry- Rin said angry again, - Rin please...I'm sorry-the red haired said apologetic -I'm not the one you should be apologizing to- Rin responded -and I wouldn't go to her house if I was you, at least not now- Rin added - why not?- Maki asked confused - well first of all, I doubt she will agree to see you, and I don't know if you forgot but her fiance is there and he looks pretty damm intimidating- Rin said as he remembered the tall built blue haired from earlier- not to mention Eli would probably be there too, and if he finds out you made her cry...I don't think you'll be able to play the piano again- Rin said making Maki shiver , the orange haired was right. The blue haired was slightly shorter than Maki but he looked like someone who could beat someone up easily, as for Eli, he was taller than Maki and Maki knew just how good physically Eli was not to mention how much Eli cared for Nico. If those two united Maki would probably never the see the daylight again. His tall skinny body would not be able to handle it. -Yo..you're right.- Maki said in fear and Rin nodded - yep, for now let's head home and come up with a plan to get her to forgive you.- Maki nodded and they both headed home.
Hanayo had texted Nico's parents letting them know that Nico didn't feel so good and they went back home. The parents immediately took the kids and went home, Umi went along with them which made Eli upset. Eli wanted to go too , but he was stopped by a bunch of girls who kept crying over the fact that their senpai was leaving.
Nico's family and Umi arrived at the Yazawa residence, and her mom wen upstairs to look for Nico. Umi waited downstairs along with and the other three kids. -Nico...?- the mother said as she came in the room. She didn't get a reply back and got worried, she walked in more and went to the latter's bed. She saw Nico sleeping comfortably with Hanayo by her side. The mother smiled and put a blanket on top of them. She closed the door and made her way downstairs , Umi got up immediately and asked how she was, the mother told him that she was fine but it looked like she needed to rest, Umi understood and told them he would come back in a better occassion. Before he could leave the father stopped him by saying he should stay over, which made the mom glared at him - you two are engaged and this house is big enough for you to spend the night- the father said, Umi was flustered - I don't want to cause any trouble sir , maybe it's better if I..- - Umi-kun are you going to reject my husband's offer?- the mother said making Umi panick - I...I ...- the father shook his head, he knew remembered how easy it was to tease Umi - honey please- he said looking at his wife - Umi-kun, you're not causing us any trouble. And it'll be a pleasure for both of us to have you stay at our house- He said looking at his wife, she shrugged her shoulders off and walked away making Umi smile - then if you're okay with me , I'll gladly accept- Umi said smiling .
Hours went by and it was already night, Nico groaned as she slowly got up, she rubbed her eyes and noticed Hanayo wasn't by her side anymore. - ah my head...- Nico walked over to the window and noticed it was night already. She remembered the events that happened earlier and let out a big sigh. She decided taking a cold shower would do her well, it wouldn't let her forget about what happened earlier but it could help her think about them with a cold head. She grabbed her towel and made her way to the bathroom that was on the hall. Since she was still sleepy she didn't knock and just went in, as soon as she enter she felt the steam on her body which made her wake up and look up -I'm sorry...- Nico quickly closed the door and ran to her room. Could this day get any worse?
Umi was peacefully taking a shower, he tried locking the door but it didn't seem to work. The only ones in that floor were him and Nico. Since Nico was asleep he didn't think there would be a problem with letting the door unlocked, and usually people will knock before entering a bathroom. He turned off the knob and as he was getting out and putting a towel under his lower body the door opened. His heart stopped at the sight of who was in front of him, it looked like she had just woken up. He froze at the sight of her and just stood still. Nico looked up and saw him with widening eyes, he blushed immediately and covered his lower body - I'm sorry...- Nico said blushing , she turned around and closed the bathroom door.
The next day came , Nico's parents had gone out early to work, Hanayo had gone back home and her siblings were still attending school so she was alone with Umi. A fact that she had completely forgotten about. Umi was in the kitchen drinking coffee, talking to the maid about unimportant stuff. Nico was in her pajamas and went in the kitchen like she usually does, not taking notice of Umi. She sat in front of him and yawned as she stretched out her arms - Good morning Nico ojou-sama- the maid said smiling - what would you like for breakfast today?- the maid asked politely - don't worry about it- Nico responded - today I want to cook so you can go rest- Nico said smiling looking at the maid. The maid bowed politely - it was nice talking to you Sonoda-san- the maid said before leaving the kitchen making Nico aware of his presence. -G..good morning- she said shyly blushing, she quickly remembered about last night and felt really embarrassed about it - Go...good morning to you too - Umi said stuttering, he also recalled about last night. They both kept quiet for a minute until Nico broke the silence - have you had breakfast yet?- she asked as she got up and put an apron on - I...no, not yet- Umi replied blushing - then what would you like to eat Sonoda-san?- Nico asked smiling - are you going to cook for me?- Umi said surprised - I...well yeah- she said scratching the back of her head - it's the least I could do for walking on you last night...- she said the last part blushing, which made Umi blush too - I'm sorry, I should've knock...- she said averting his eyes, Umi chuckle slightly - if you want to make it up to me, then try calling me by my first name - he said smiling - ah...- Nico's cheek gained a darker shade of red -U..u..Umi-kun...- she said blushing, Umi was blushing as well but was smiling like a fool. Nico made pancakes for her and Umi and they both quietly ate their breakfast - thank you very much, it was very delicious- Umi said blushing putting down his fork - it was nothing- she replied blushing as well. - do you have any plans for today?- Umi asked - plans? hmm ah! I need to go to the office today- Nico said as she got up to put the dishes away, Umi quickly got up and took them instead -you cooked so I should wash the dishes- he said smiling making Nico blush what a gentleman -if it's okay with you, can I come along? it's been long since we last saw each other and well I... I would like to know more about you- he said with a blush on his cheeks , Nico smiled and nodded. While Umi washed the dishes Nico went upstairs to get ready. After 30 mins she came down in casual clothing and left to the company along with Umi.
A.N
Hello all ^^, so I don't know what to say haha. Maki was pretty harsh to Nico, could he get her back? I kind of want Nico to fall for Umi but Maki and Eli are great too. I don't know yet... Anyways, in the next chapter more characters will be introduced. Thank you for reading ~.^)Y