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Chapter-4

Truce

Shuichi let out a sigh as he entered his house. The day's events were just too much for him and the frustration that he felt because of those didn't ease his mind either. Throwing his backpack onto the couch, he plopped into his bed, silently grateful that his mother and family weren't home from their tour. She would have really been worried to see him in his state and he would have definitely had to answer some of her questions. And he wasn't in the mood for that. Slowly he reached the side table for his cell phone and flipped it open. 13 missed calls from Ryuu…

Ryuu must have been bothered; otherwise he would have tried to call him 13 times! Still, Shuichi threw the phone to his side, reluctant to call him back. He needed to cool off first before starting a conversation. He closed his eyes and allowed his mind to go blank. As if that was going to work!

I hate you Shuichi!

Why did you help me?!

She hated him…

He clenched his fist as images of Midori flashed through his mind. No, he couldn't do it. He couldn't get her out of his mind at all. He wasn't the type to get all worked up over a girl, still why? Why did he feel his stoic nature wither away when it came to Midori? At first, he thought it would fade away like a pointless crush, but he was so wrong. She was pretty, even beautiful with light brown hair that slipped past her shoulders and deep blue pools. Soon, he found himself growing to accept her, even her unbelievably adamant nature. The way she tried to win over him, the confidence that she faked, her determination and the hard work she put into everything that she did; whether she succeeded or not, her deep love for her friends, everything pulled him more and more towards her and gradually his feeling bloomed into something more than acceptance and attraction…..love.

He remembered the first time Ryuu told him about Midori's parents. They died in a car accident when she was eight years or so and since then she had been staying with Ryuu, for both their families were really close and mainly because her relatives weren't willing to take her as they were against her parents' marriage. Only very few knew about it, just her close friends, while the entire school was busy making up rumors about just how extravagant her family was. For somebody who had lost all those things which could have become her strength, Midori was a very grateful person. Never for once did she complain about their decision. She loved Ryuu's parents and they treated her like their own daughter. It took him a long while to convince her that she wasn't a burden on them, which she highly doubted even now.

And now that Shuichi thought about it, it really wasn't that hard to fall for her.

But being the half demon he was, his revelation could only bring Midori more hardships than what she has been through. And he didn't want to hurt her, for he liked her a little too much for that. So he tried to be with her by teasing and even mocking her but towards the end, he did end up hurting her. He almost felt like banging his head on the wall when her tearstained face pierced into his mind. That was the second time he made her cry in two days. Maybe Ryuu was right, it is better if he stayed away from her. It's not like he was wrong, she was just a little too stubborn for her own good. Midori did say some hurtful words but the more he thought about it, the more he felt his anger melt away.

Shuichi snapped out of his thoughts when he heard his cell ringing. He checked the caller. It was Ryuu. He gazed at it for a while before rejecting the call. He was still in no mood to talk to him. He felt it vibrate in his palm when Ryuu sent a text message instead.

Shuichi, are you alright?

He heaved a sigh as he started typing. Ryuu wasn't going to leave him alone after all.

Never felt better!

Cut the sarcasm. I am serious here.

Shuichi rolled his eyes as he pressed the keys irritatedly.

Well, what do you think?

…She's sorry for what she did.

Shuichi's heart skipped a beat when he read his message. Midori….

No, he cut all ties with her and no matter what it is going to stay that way. He wasn't going to make her hate him all the more.

I am not interested.

Don't lie.

I am not lying.

You like her.

I don't.

Obviously, you do. Anybody who witnessed the look on your face when Akira touched her WOULD KNOW that you're hopelessly in love with her.

Shuichi's fingers trembled as he searched his mind for a comeback. Ryuu was right though. It was still making his blood boil. He cursed himself as his put in his reply.

I don't care about her.

That sure was lame.

Oh reaallllly?

Ryuu, I am going to sue you if you don't shut up.

Alright, alright. Look, she's really sorry, okay? You have no idea how she feels right now. I know that you are angry, but talk to her tomorrow. She wants to apologize.

I am not angry. His eyes softened as he sent his text. He really couldn't be angry at her for more than five minutes. Sure, she liked to play by risking her life on the line but he couldn't hate her. He could almost sense Ryuu laughing on the other side.

Does that mean you guys are good?

I don't think so. I don't want her to hate me more so I'm taking your advice. I'm staying far away from her.

Shuichi listen, Midori might act that way; she might even say it to the entire world but doesn't necessarily mean she hates you. She's not good with her feelings and her adamancy doesn't help the situation, but I've been with her long enough to know she doesn't hate you. She can't hate anyone. She doesn't want you to avoid her. Especially not now.

Well, it's not like he could stay away from her either. He felt a huge weight being lifted from his shoulders when he typed in his message.

Don't worry.

Go easy on her, alright?

Maybe.

Hey, Shuichi?

Yeah?

Tell her.

What?

Tell her your true feelings.

Shuichi's eyes widened in shock when he read the text. What was Ryuu thinking? He couldn't tell it to her. He couldn't tell her anything. He had his own reasons but right now, it would only make things worse.

Are you out of your mind?

She deserves someone who would love her with all his heart and I get the feeling that you would be the perfect candidate.

Yeah, right. He mocked Ryuu.

I won't force you. But it might make her really happy. Oh shoot! Midori's knocking on the door. See ya. Have fun with her tomorrow!

Bye.

He switched it off and stared at the ceiling. He has never been this confused his whole life and Ryuu kind of made it worse too. Confessing is way out of the league, but he might as well come up with something tomorrow. He thought about tomorrow's preparation for a while before drifting off to sleep.

Tommorow's going to be a big day…

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