Chapter 2 Anything is Possible
Ken couldn't bare to see Daisuke enter this emotionless state. It was as if his soul had been crushed, and there was nothing left but the broken pieces, blowing away in the wind. Ken grabbed Daisuke's arm and began to drag him away, in the hope that he could preserve any happiness left in his hopeless state.
"Thankyou Takeru, I-I'm not sure what to say. I love you too, but..." Hikari paused and looked towards the ocean.
Daisuke stopped and looked up towards Hikari, as a tear made its way down his face. The rest of the group continued to whisper amongst themselves, wondering what was happening.
"...it is not the kind of love that you want me to return to you. I'm sorry." Hikari spoke with soft words, in hope Takeru would understand.
"Believe me, for a long time I tried to convince myself I did love you, that you were the one I was destined to be with. But there was always something inside me saying 'is this really the sort of love that I think I'm feeling? Or …' Hikari stopped, scared, that she had offended the boy who has cherished her for all these years.
"Hikari... Thankyou." Takeru went forward and squeezed Hikari, reassuring her that he was far from offended.
Hikari, confused, stepped back. Takeru smiled at Hikari's innocent face and gave the unexpected words of comfort.
"Thankyou for telling me the truth. I understand now. I just want to say, if you ever change your mind, I'll be here...always. For you , only you." Takeru smiled and jogged back over to the group.
Hikari turned round to face the others, with the wind blowing through her beautiful hair. Brushing her fringe behind her ear, Hikari knew that this was exactly the reason why she was so close to Takeru, his loyalty and kindness towards the people around him no matter how negative the situation was for him.
She looked over to the two figures standing nearby, realising it was Ken and Daisuke.
'Oh no, he didn't see all that did he? Daisuke please don't be sad, Takeru isn't the one I love it's...' Hikari's heart began beating faster and harder, looking into Daisuke's eyes. 'Is...this?'
"Hikari.. doesn't.. love Takeru? Ken did I hear it right?" Daisuke looked to Ken in desperation, only to be replied with a smile and a nod.
Daisuke couldn't believe it. The biggest rival for Hikari's love had just been turned down. Could this mean he has a chance afterall? 'What Ken said was right, anthing IS possible'.
He called over to the group, with happiness gleaming from his face " Hey guys! I'll bet you can't beat me to the park!"
Miyako instantly took the challenge, instantly chasing up to Daisuke "Oh no you dont!"
The rest of the group followed, but with High school starting, will Daisuke get the girl of his dreams?
Chapter 3 coming soon!