Chapter6

Hurt, Reuniting and Emails

Ryoma couldn't believe that Sakuno actually said yes. He always knew that she was a loyal friend who didn't mind being hurt just to help, but not like this. He felt guilt but he shouldn't- that's what friends do to help right?

It was early in the morning, 3AM. He got home an hour ago and he couldn't sleep. He didn't want to. Today is a free day so he just wanted to think.

"Then It's a deal."

She said it softly as he lay on his shoulder..He couldn't forget it, everytime he closed his eyes all he could see was that scene. He wanted to talk to her and make sure everything was alright.

His phone rang- kevin? he picked it up.

"Hello?" He said, sounding sleepy.

"Look out your room!" A female voice said on the other line of the phone.

"Uh-huh." He stood up and went to his veranda, there she was. The surprise of the century. Ryuzaki Sakuno. In front of his house, 3am in the morning.. She waved at him.

"What are you doing here?" He didn't turn off his phone.

"I can't sleep- come on down."

She smiled and waved again, she was holding a lunchbox. Ryoma couldn't still believe it until he opened the door and invited her in. Oh God! Its a good thing his father is still asleep. Or he would just give him those unberable smiles.

"Sorry to bother you, here "

She opened it and there were lots of sushis and riceballs... They ate in silence until Ryoma spoke.

"I'm sorry for the whole contract thing. "

She stopped eating and looked at him.

"Don't worry, I'm not backing out."

"You don't have to this, You don't have to help me out. Its okay, I'll find a way to win her back."

"You don't have too..I want to do this for you."

"You serious?" He said, feeling a bit hopeful.

"Yeah- cause this is the first time I can actually do something for you."

She paused for a moment ang looked out the window.

"Remember those times that I was always watching your tennis matches?cheering and feeling all nervous? Well.. How I wish I could help you that time- but I know I can't..I hate being helpless and- uh- I'm not making sense."

She smiled and took the lunchbox.

"Thank you" Ryoma said sincerely and she just smiled.

"5pm at the movie house okay?"

"huuh?"

"You're my boyfriend right? so there..sleep well.."

Before he knew it, she was out the door and he was left alone feeling confused.

Sakuno finally reached her house. She immediately went upstairs quietly and sank in the floor. She needed to be strong and be different around Ryoma now. It was like she was acting on stage. She was so tired so she just lay in bed.

To:Ryuzaki Sakuno Tomoka A few words from a bestfriend..

I won't be noble and start telling you that what you are doing is sweet and romantic cause its NOT. and you know it. AND I KNOW why you don't want to know the reason why you are helping him. let me help you with that ..

YOU LOVE HIM. you always have.

I know that you think that being with him is your happiness even if its not true, but you have to think of what will happen after that? When he's already with Natsumi- what will happen to you?

PLEASE DON'T watch any more romance flicks or soap operas cause you are getting this stupid ideas. BUT since you are my bestfriend, I'll just support you. TAKE CARE. Think hard.

3 Tomo,

P.S That guy who offered me a drink last night? He called me up. haha.

To: Tomoka Sakuno I appreciate it

HEY. sorry this came late. I just woke up. surprised? yeah- 4 in the afternoon. Don't ask why. I'm going to meet Ryoma in the mall at 5, go watch a movie. I know you'll HATE me when I'll tell you this but I'm EXCITED that im going to watch a movie with him.

I'm forever in debt of your undying friendship and support to me.

You know what? Its really weird. I don't care what will happen next. all that matters is what's happenning now and this will be the memories I'll remember. hah. gotta get ready.. I'll get back to you..

- your bestfriend..-

Ryoma actually enjoyed the day with Sakuno. She was such a joyful creature that he found himself infected and the next thing he knew he was laughing all the time they were strolling.

"How I wish I bought a camera.." Sakuno suddenly said.

"Why?"

"This is the first time I saw you laugh- a couple of times! and you rarely laugh."

He just smirked at her and looked at the window of a store. He was looking at the cds inside but something caught his eye. It was not any of the CD, what caught his eye was a reflection.

Natsumi.

She was alone but A guy came and smiled at her, He noticed them.

Sakuno looked at Ryoma and a cold wind filled her body when she saw Natsumi.

"Oh-hi." Sakuno smiled at Natsumi and the 'guy'

"Hello you too- you are getting really close" Natsumi smiled.

"Yeah, " she smiled back and took Ryoma's hands who looked at her questioningly.

"ooh- its time for us to go! see you around!"

Sakuno smiled and walked fast to make an exit. still holding Ryoma's hand.

"Finally." Sakuno said when they reached the station.

"What was that about?" Ryoma asked.

"Nothing, I just want to make her feel jealous."

"Don't do that again." He spoke and looked down.

"I hate seeing hurt in her eyes.."

Sakuno almost buried herself alive. He really LOVES natsumi and she's being stupid. The fact resounded in her brain until she got the courage to buy tickets and ignore him.

"Ryoma."

He tilted his head to see Natsumi.

"hey-"

"Could you come back to me?"

Ryoma was a bit surprised at her frankness.

"I Love you and I don't understand why we have to do this. I'm suffering so much and I just want this to be over..."

Ryoma wondred at a split second what was it with Love that made your brain and reason clouded. He couldn't think about it when he pulled her close in a tight embrace. It was were he always wanted to be But there was strangely something missing. He didn't care about it at all. What matters was Natsumi was his again.

Sakuno breathed hard and ran. Ran as fast as she could before she knew it she was sitting with a lot people in a ride home. Looking like an idiot because she was crying.

Who could blame her?

They got back together.

She was all alone.

To: Tomoka Sakuno TORN APART..

That's me. the title says it all. DON'T ASK. they got back together. It was too much for the both of us. all the lies and everything that went it. I feel stupid because I had false hopes. My problem now is how can I look at him straight in the eye and pretend like he's JUST a friend.. How am I going to do that? tomorrow will be the third day that I actually HAD him. The first day was in the Nightball, second is today...and the last- oh well..

Best and worst three days of my life.

I'm going mental. haha. Badly need a friend.

Sakuno.

To: Larry THE man R NORMAL?

You are not online and since It's been a long time since I mailed you. oh well- here goes.

Everything will be back to normal(?). I've forgiven her. I embraced her and all else fell to place. BUT I have to break it up with Sakuno and THAT is the problem. I don't know how to tell her that the contract is off without offending her. It's tearing me apart. AWW.. insert stupidity

I don't know what's happening to me... I think I kinda like Sakuno just forget I wrote that I'm not sure. I feel like a complete idiot now..DON'T LAUGH AT ME... Cause I know you will when you read this.

-IT'S ME.-

Reply soon.

To: Echizen R THE man YOU are complicated.

Yes you are. YOU for one should be happy because you already have Natsumi. But you have to be your complicated self and make up a plan and in the process include a girl named sakuno.

WHO..

actually tugged your hurt. YOU are just paranoid boy, you have been spending time with her. I guess this girl is really NICE so its not wrong for you to like her but let me tell you this.

LIKE is different from LOVE.

-i am everything-

P.S FIX your life. please!!

To: Larry THE man R you..

Thanks for putting my life in perspective..

I'LL FIX IT..