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CHAPTER 3: Letting Go
The day started with the bright rays of light from the sun which seems to be smiling upon the sleeping Megumi. She left her window open last night, good thing she didn't catch a cold. Ayano was awakened by her father. "What is it?" she asked yawning. Jugo took a sigh, "It would be the start of the last semester in your school, Ayano. I want Megumi to come with you and Ren. I'm concerned with her traumas, if she'll go to school, that might help her ease the traumas she'd been through" he explained. Ayano nodded, "Yeah, I know right, father. After all, she'll get bored here with all the old people around the house" she said smirking. Jugo just sweat dropped, "Yes, th-that's right" he said and leave Ayano in her room. She took a deep breath, "Alright, I must get ready for school!" she said cheerfully as she head in her bathroom and change into her uniform. Megumi was still sleeping peacefully in her room. She was awakened by Ayano's knock on her door. "Oh. . .Ayano, good morning. ." she said as she covered her mouth with her hands and yawn. Ayano smiled upon seeing a cute Megumi with her eyes seem to be just half-open. "Good morning too, Megumi. Here, go and change with these clothes, we're going to school" she said smiling, as she handed the school uniform to her. "Uhm, school?" Megumi said with a confused expression. "Yup. Father wants you to study with Ren, so better get going if you don't want to be late!" Ayano said cheerfully and winked at her. She nodded and rushed in the bathroom to change.
It took minutes before she finished. She went out and found Ayano and Ren waiting for her outside the Kannagi mansion. "Wow! I can't believe I'll be going to school with you guys! I'm just so happy!" Megumi said with her eyes sparkling in delight. Ayano smiled. "Yes, it's really great!" Ren said grinning. As they walked to school, they talked about Megumi's educational background. She said she was born in Japan and studied here for 8 years, and then her family migrated in Italy after the incident with her mother and she studied in an elite school for girls in Milan not until she ran away from her father about 2 years ago. She was an outstanding student in every class she'd been. She excels in almost all of her subjects. Upon hearing those words from Megumi, Ren and Ayano's jaw fell in amazement. "Wow! You're a true genius, Megumi!" Ayano said as she put her hands on her shoulders. Ren just stared at her with his gentle smile, not too long he caught her eyes, and she smiled back at him.
They reached the school and separated their ways. As Megumi and Ren walked to their classroom, she asked, "Uhm, Ren, why should I go to school? I think I have all the knowledge that I can get. .I mean this will cost extra . . .". Ren frowned, "Don't say you're being an extra!" then he smiled "You're a part of our family now, so don't distance yourself from us. Besides uncle Jugo wants it too, so you can't be bored in the house, right?". Her cheeks showed pink colors, "Right!" she said and smiled. They entered the room, as expected, everyone was staring at Megumi, murmuring some things like, "Who is she?", "Ren's girlfriend?" and "Wow! She's so cute!". Megumi looked at Ren with a nervous look. He smiled, "Don't worry, they're all good friends". The teacher, Mr. Hirai entered the room. "Okay class, take your seats" he said. Everyone sat on their respective places properly. "We have a new student to join us in our last semester" he continued, "Introduce yourself Ms. Hosenkou" he whispered to Megumi. She took a step forward, wearing her cheerful smile. "Good morning everyone! I'm Megumi Hosenkou. I hope all of us will be good friends and please take care of me" she said cheerfully. Everyone was smiling at her, warmly welcoming her, except Kanon who shot an evil look at her while thinking annoyingly, "Megumi huh. . .who is she to Ren?". "Alright, take your seat Ms. Hosenkou, beside Mr. Kannagi" Mr. Hirai said. She walked to her seat as everyone smiled at her saying, "Hello" or "Hi". She took her seat as Ren leaned towards her, "They all like and adore you Megumi!" he whispered to her. "Yes, I think they are. That's really great" she whispered back smiling sweetly, causing him to blush. Kanon saw them and got annoyed. "Hey Kanon. . .jealous much?" Serizawa whispered to her in a teasing way. "Shut up, Gorilla!" she snapped back at him.
The classes had ended and they were about to go home, when Serizawa and Kanon walked towards them. "Hey Ren! Mind to introduce us to her?" Serizawa smirked. "Sure. Megumi these are my best friends, Serizawa and Kanon" Ren said smiling. Megumi bowed and said, "Nice to meet the two of you" then she smiled. "You too" Serizawa answered back smiling. "Who are you exactly?" Kanon asked her, shooting an evil look at her. Megumi sweat dropped and looked at Ren with an expression, "What should I say?". Ren answered for her, "She's a distant relative of mine living in our house". Megumi took a sigh of relief. "Awesome! Can I take you out, Megumi?" Serizawa asked bluntly. Kanon smiled evilly. Ren's eyes widen. "Oh. . .I-I. .ca-" Megumi said. But Ren cut-off her statement and tried to hide his burning expression, "Sorry buddy, but Megumi's not dating any guy". Kanon pouted, "Geeze. . .such a boring girl" she thought annoyingly.
Serizawa laughed hysterically, "Gotcha buddy! I'm just kidding! How can I betray you?" he said. Ren's cheeks turned red while Megumi just smiled, I think she didn't get the meaning of what Serizawa said. Kanon's eyes widen, "No way. . .He likes her. . .no, I think he loves her. . ." she thought upsetly. Megumi saw Kanon's expression, "Huh. . .what's with her? She likes Ren? Huh. . .why do I feel something unusual?. ." she thought to herself. "Uhm. . .that's enough already, stop Serizawa" Megumi said humbly. Serizawa stopped immediately in teasing Ren liking Megumi. "Okay, sorry guys" he smirked. Ren smiled turn his gaze to Megumi and noticed she has a confuse expression on her face. Kanon was lost in her thoughts too, "What should I do now?" she thought. "Hey Kanon! Is something wrong?" Serizawa asked. "Uh. . .no, I'm just thinking about things and stuff, that's all" she replied and tried to smile. Megumi looked at her with mix emotions, "I don't get it. . .Why am I feeling this way? Do I possibly love Ren, that's why I feel uneasy towards Kanon who feels that way for him? I. . .I can't give Ren up to her. He's the only one who cares and true to me, and. . . .and. . . he treats me as a real person unlike my father who treats me as a weapon" she thought.
Silence between the four lasted for minutes. Ren noticed an unusual aura from the two girls; it's not anger but awkwardness and jealousy. "Hey guys! Let's go eat at the new cake shop! What do you say?" Ren said cheerfully, hoping to lessen the tense aura. "Wow! That's great! Come on!" Serizawa smirked. "I'll definitely go!" Kanon said, "I won't give up on Ren, not until he says it to me personally. I love him as much as that Megumi girl" she thought and gave Megumi an evil look. Megumi's eyes widen a bit by Kanon's look, she's a very kind and considerate girl, even if she wants to come, "Sorry, I can't go. I'm not feeling well. I'll go next time" she said smiling. But before Ren could grab her hand and retort, she ran outside the door and started to walk home. Kanon noticed his worried and upset expression, "Don't you worry about her. She's not a little kid anymore, she can handle herself!" she said smiling, but inside she's hurting. Ren just nodded. "Come on guys! I'm hungry!" Serizawa interrupted. "Let's go!" Kanon said as she grabbed Ren's arm. "Megumi. . .I know she feels awkward with Kanon's way of acting towards her, but she shouldn't lie for Kanon's sake. *sigh* I must tell Kanon how I feel, even if t hurts her, because she'll be more hurt if I hold this any longer. . " he thought to himself while they're walking to the cake shop. Meanwhile, Megumi was walking alone, she took a deep sigh. "Well, you're a big foolish girl Megumi. . .you lied to them. . .anyway, unlike Kanon I can be with Ren every night and day, so I'll give her the scene today" she thought to herself, smiling sadly.
*At the Cake Shop*
"Wow! I ate for a year!" Serizawa smirked. "Geeze. . .you really are a Gorilla" Kanon teased him. "I'm not a gorilla you twerp!" he snapped back. She covered her ears with her hands and said, "I can't hear you!". Ren laughed at them, and then they laugh as well. "Too bad, Megumi's not feeling well, she missed all the fun!" Serizawa said. Kanon stopped and her eyebrows twitched. "Yeah. . .but, I bought a box of cake for her" Ren said smiling and showing the box. Kanon felt really jealous, but she didn't bother to say a thing instead she remained quiet. The three of them walked home together, and then Serizawa parted his way with Ren and Kanon, because the two have the same way of house. "Ren, let's go at the park" Kanon said smiling. "Uh. . .sure" Ren replied plainly. "Darn it! I should tell it to her now. I don't want to hurt her even more. . ." he thought. They headed for the park with awkward silence.
*At the Kannagi Mansion*
Megumi was over the pond thinking coherent thoughts while staring at the reflection of the moon on the pond. Ayano approached her, "What's up Megumi? Its cold you know? You might catch a cold here". She turned her head to face her, "I'm waiting for Ren" she replied smiling. Ayano smiled, put a coat on her, "Okay, so while you're waiting for him, I want to know more about my little sister's life". She nodded smiling, "Okay, thanks for the warm coat". Ayano sat beside her and began asking questions.
Ayano's last question was, "I know about your father used you to kill your mother. But, why did he do that?" her eyes worried. Megumi lowered her head, took a minute before she answered. "He. . .found out my mother was having an illegal affair with another man. I was with my father that time, we caught her with his man in a restaurant. .After all of us were home, my father started to hurt my mother physically. . .I cried as I tried to stop him, but I failed and got hurt too. . ." tears pour down on her cheeks, "My father was really angry, his emotions took control of him, he grabbed me and started to chant a spell on me. . .that's all I remember that time, I passed out then I woke up on the floor next to my mother. I tried to wake her up, I shook her, but it's no use, she's dead. . .My father moved close to me. He said he used me and my power to kill her, when I'm under his spell I'll follow every command he wants me to do even if it's against my will. Then we went to Italy, to start a new life, but it got worst. Father gone too far, so I decided to ran away from him and go here in Japan" she told Ayano in between sobs. Ayano listened with an ache on her heart. She pulled Megumi close to her, "Don't cry Megumi. It already happened, so we must leave it behind okay? We're here, Me, Ren, Kazuma and your friends, we all love you" she said softly as she stroked her considered little sister's hair. Megumi wiped her tears with her little fingers as she nodded.
*At the Park*
The night was breezy, stars were all over the ebony sky, glimmering ceaselessly. "Kanon, I have to tell you something important. . ." Ren said after he gathered his courage. Kanon felt a shock on her heart, knowing what he will say, "Sure. Speak up. . ." she said trying to smile then lowered her head. Ren took a deep sigh as he began, "We're best friends for such a long time now, Kanon. And I can notice and feel your affection towards me, but I. . .I can never give the same affection back to you. I don't deserve such affection from you. . .Yes, I like you Kanon, because you're my dear best friend, you and Serizawa, we're all best friends" he said, sincerity can be seen through his eyes.
Kanon's tears began to pour down her cheeks, "I-I understand, Ren. . .I do really. . .It's Megumi, right?" she said in between sobs. "Yes. I'm very sorry Kanon. You deserve someone who can love you as much as you love him" Ren said smiling sadly. Tears pour down on her cheeks even more, her heart twinge, "I'm sure she'll love you more than I can ever do. . .All I can be in your eyes is a good friend, and I-I didn't even managed to capture your heart for all the time we've been together. . " she lowered her head. He patted her head gently, "We'll be best friends still, okay?" then smiled a bit. She nodded as she wiped her tears with the back of her hands. "Alright. . .nothing happened, I didn't fall in love with you and you didn't break my heart into pieces. ." she thought. "Let's forget about this matter, nothing will change between us, is that clear Ren?" she said smiling. "Okay, clear Madam" he said smiling.
Kanon find herself lying on her bed. She was thinking about their conversation. She took a deep sigh, "So, this is how it feels when someone you love turned you down. . " she said holding back her tears. She felt a heavy weight in her heart, something's blocking her throat and she couldn't breathe normally. She sighed again, "I should accept his decision. . .I can't control his feelings. Even if I said I want to close the hole in his heart, I know he'll find the right person for him and it's her. . ." she smiled sadly as she continued to think, "I. . .admit my defeat. I better move on, it's really not good for my skin thinking of such things!" Kanon fell asleep with a smile on her face and peace of mind as she had accepted everything that she'd heard, felt and decided.
*At the Kannagi Mansion*
Ren got home and saw Megumi being cradled in Ayano's arms. He walked to where they are silently. Ayano looked up at Ren with a sign of "be quiet". He smirked as he said, "She's like an angel even if she's asleep". Ayano nodded smiling, "Yes. She'd been through a lot of pain and trials, you know Ren?" she said and faced him. "Yeah, I know" he said as he got Megumi off Ayano's arms and carried her to her room. He carried her gently, feeling her constant breathing against his chest. He laid her on her bed like a fragile glass and put the blanket on top of her.
He sat on her bed side as he stared at her sleeping figure. He ran his hand through her hair, as he stroked each strand softly. He leaned forward to kiss her forehead, but her eyes went open causing him to pull back abruptly. His face was really red, "Me-Megumi, I. . .I" he tried to explain. But Megumi sat down on the bed with a gentle smile on her face. "Good you're back. I was worried you're not home, and it's getting late" she said sweetly. He smirked, "Sorry I made you worry. You made me worry too, you know?" he said in a bit of teasing way. "Huh? What did I do?" she asked confusedly. Ren laughed, "No, nothing. I'm just kidding" he said. "Okay" she said smiling. They looked into each other's eyes deeply. "You're trying to kiss me, aren't you, Ren?" Megumi asked blushing. Ren smirked, "Yes I am. Will you let me do it?". Megumi smiled, "Sure. I don't mind". He leaned forward as his lips reached her forehead, and stayed like that for a minute. Megumi closed her eyes as she felt his lips against her forehead and drawing in the realization, "I know what's that unusual feeling that I feel for Ren. . .I love him". When he pulled back, he saw Megumi's cheeks were red and he chuckled. "Good night, Megumi" he said as his face was close to hers. She smiled, "Good night, too Ren" she said softly. He walked out of her room and closed the door behind him gently.
*In this chapter, Megumi understood what feelings she has for Ren and Kanon let go of her feelings for him. Please leave reviews. Thanks very much! :D , I guess.. xD haha.