Disclaimer: Kuroko no Basuke and the characters belong their rightful owner, Tadatoshi Fujimaki. I only own my fan fictions and oc characters.
Author's Note: Hey Everyone! So I finally finished writing the side story, and here it is! Although it pissed me off because it turned out a lot longer than I thought it would. I originally wanted to finish this and publish it on the 1st of January, but it didn't work out since I got distracted with my family. I'm sure you know how crazy it is on New Years Eve! But, I'm finally done! I really hope you guys like this side story, I did my best to make it good since this is officially my first one shot, so go easy on me, please. Enjoy reading the side story!
This side story is a gift to my awesome friend, waremono . Iv ! I really hope you like it~
I'm Not Your Slave: Side Story
(Yanagi Keisuke - Kazuya Hirota)
One Shot
"I'm sorry Hirota, I'm not in love with you anymore." He stood there with widened eyes upon hearing those words. "Eh? ... I don't understand what you're ... Saying." The girl frowned and lowered her gaze. "Let's break up. Sorry." She walked away as soon as she was done with that sentence.
Kazuya Hirota's P.O.V.
I woke up the next day with swollen eyes. I can't believe that I was dumped. I honestly ... Felt like she was the one. No wonder she's been acting weird these past few weeks. I sighed as I got up from bed and headed to the bathroom. I washed my face and stared at my reflection on the mirror.
Blue eyes, short dark brown hair, not too tanned and not too white skinned, a bit taller than the average height, and a fit body.
Girls would normally like me, right? Then why do I always get dumped? This is the third time. Is it something that I lack? I always made sure to tell her that I love her properly, I took her on several dates, heck I even prepared bentos for her. What guy does that? Right? So why?
Ah, I feel depressed.
I got ready and made my way to school. The moment I entered class, I spotted Kurosaki Rei. He's a good friend of mine, probably the only guy I could call a friend in this school. I don't find myself getting along with anyone else. I was actually always close with Kurosaki, but because of Mayu-chan, I spent less time with him and more time with her. I'm starting to feel guilty about it.
I approached Kurosaki and hugged him. "Ehh? H-Hirota?!" I sniffed. "Kurosaki~" He looked at me with worry. "What's wrong?" I frowned. "Mayu-chan dumped me!" He sighed and patted my head. "What happened?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "I don't know. She just said that she's ... not in love with me anymore." My eyes widened when I felt someone grab my shirt from behind and pull me away from Kurosaki. "Who the h-" I cut my own words when I saw who it was.
A tall figure, spiked black hair, reddish-brown eyes, a cold stare that freaks the shit out of me, and a piercing on his left ear. Yanagi Keisuke. The guy I dislike the most in this school.
No matter how you look at it, he gives off the air of a delinquent!
"Oh, good morning Keisuke!"
And I have no idea how Kurosaki can be friends with someone like him.
"Mornin' Rei-chin." They're on first name basis too! I glared at Yanagi when he passed by me and purposely bumped into my shoulder.
"Y-You jerk! What's your problem?!" He smirked. "Your pathetic face is my problem." I grit my teeth. "Keisuke, Hirota, stop it!" I turned to face Kurosaki. "But he always does that! I don't even remember doing anything to make him hate me or somethin!" Kurosaki scratched the back of his head and looked away.
I turned back to Yanagi and glared at him. "Tell me what I did to make you treat me this way!" He raised an eyebrow. "Hah!? Just being around you annoys me. I dislike idiots like you. And what was it you were doing just now? Crying for getting dumped by a girl? How pathetic. It disgusts me." My eyes widened at his words.
"Keisuke! You're being rude! D-Don't worry about what he said Hirota. He didn't mean it!" Yanagi smirked. "Ehhhh? But I was being honest Rei-chin! Didn't you tell me to be more honest about how I feel?"
I can never get along with this guy.
As if I care what he thinks of me.
"Good morning class!" I snapped out of my thoughts when the teacher came in. "Please take your seats everyone!" My desk was placed behind Kurosaki's desk. And Yanagi's desk was next to Kurosaki's. Just my freakin' luck, why does he have to be sitting so close? I sighed and made my way to my desk. Yanagi glanced back at me and smirked. I turned my face to the other side and ignored him.
[Lunch Break]
As soon as lunch break started I took my bento out and started eating. "Kurosaki! Do you want some onigiri?" I held out my bento and placed it in front of him. "Thank you Hirota!" He smiled at me and reached his hand to grab the onigiri, but stopped when a hand held his wrist. Probably that annoying jerk Yana-
"Daiki!"
Or not.
Heh, even worse. Aomine Daiki!
I scowled at him. "Y-You again!" His death glare made me flinch. "Another word from you, and you're dead." I paused then shuddered.
It really feels like he's going to kill me!
I can feel my face turn blue. So scary.
"Let's go, Rei!"
Is everyone on first name basis with Kurosaki?! Tcheh! His face flushed as Aomine dragged him out of class. I glared at Yanagi when I heard him chuckle. "What now?!" He smirked and walked out of class without saying a word. Damn it, now I have to eat alone. I finished eating and decided to take a walk out of class until lunch break is over.
"Heh, if it isn't Kazuya Hirota." I raised an eyebrow at the unfamiliar face. "Sorry, do I know you?" He grinned. "Not really. I know you, but you don't." I scratched the back of my head and shrugged my shoulders. "Ah! Actually it's more like, I know your ex-girlfriend."
Mayu-chan?
"Heh, in fact ... You could say that I stole her away from you, Mayumi, that is." My eyes widened. He snickered. "Sorry did that shock you?" I was too confused to react. What does he mean when he says he stole her?
"What are you so confused about? Mayumi fell in love with me. Oh, but don't blame me for it. She's the one chose me. It's not my fault if you sucked with relationships."
Wait, Mayu-chan broke up with me … because she fell in love with him?
"Aww, are you that hurt? Tell you what, I can give you a shoulder to cry on as compensation! I'm nice, right?" I curled my hand into a fist and was about to punch him when I felt a hand grab my wrist. I glared at the person who stopped me.
Eh?
"Y-Yanagi?" He smirked. "Heh, and here I thought that this guy here looked pathetic enough to the point it pissed me off." Did he just come here to make fun of me? I glared at him and tried to shake my hand off but failed when he tightened his grip. "But you stole his girlfriend? How desperate can you get? You're even more pathetic than he is. It makes me want to puke."
Wait, what?
Is Yanagi ... defending me?
That guy got irritated and grabbed Yanagi by the collar of his shirt. "Didn't your parents teach you to respect your sempais, kid?!"
A Sempai?
Yanagi grinned. "Didn't your parents teach how to properly treat your juniors, Sempai?" Keisuke spoke with mockery. My eyes widened as soon as Yanagi was punched in the face. His mouth is bleeding! He smirked and spit out the blood on the Sempai's face.
This is getting out of hand! Yanagi was going to get punched a second time but I held his wrist and started running back to class. "Oi, what do you think you're doing?" I ignored him and continued running.
By the time we got back to class, I was panting. I looked at Yanagi and sighed. "Are you okay? Your mouth is..." He wiped the blood with his hand and went to his seat. Ignoring me again! "I'm asking you a question, answer it!" He glared at me. "What you did was unnecessary! I could have handled him. He punches like a girl." I sighed again.
"Unnecessary? If a teacher saw you get into a fight, you'll get suspended!" He smirked. "Why don't you worry about yourself before worrying about me? It's hilarious, having your girlfriend get stolen by a Sempai. Man, you're so lame."
That guy, he didn't want to defend me. He just wanted to mock me!
I made my way to him and slammed my hands on his desk. "Stop turning everything into a joke! What would someone like you know?! You probably never fell in love with anyone your whole life! You're the pathetic one, not me!" I finally got it out of my system.
Huh?
Is he ... Laughing?
"Love? Why would I waste my time with something like that? It's simply boring and depressing. Let's take you for an example. You fell in love, and what happened? You got dumped. No, what's worse is that the girl dumped you because she fell in love with someone else. Love is an annoying endless cycle that never ends. You fall in love, you fall out of love, and then you fall in love again. As if I would bother about something as stupid as that."
I frowned. "Maybe you're right. Maybe it is stupid to fall in love. But ... You'll never know until you try. I won't give up on it just because I was dumped! I really want to fall in love, hold hands, go on dates, and share my first kiss with that person. I-"I was interrupted by Yanagi's laugh. "What's so funny?!" He smirked.
"This."
Huh?
He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards him. My eyes widened when I felt his lips land on mine. My face flushed.
What's going on?
What is he …
He pulled back and grinned. "Too bad for you, HI-RO-TA. I just ruined that pathetic dream of yours to share your first kiss with the person you love."
My ...
First ...
"Hirota?" I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Kurosaki's voice. "Are you okay? Class is starting. You've been spacing out for 5 minutes."
5 minutes?!
I looked around. When did everyone get back in class? I went back to my desk and sat down.
What just happened? My first kiss was ...
I flinched when my eyes met with Yanagi's.
That senseless bastard. This whole time ... I know it sounds stupid, but … I've been saving my first kiss for the right person. I wanted it to be really special. I never kissed with my past girlfriends because I was waiting for the right time ... and he just...
"Hirota!"
I turned my gaze to Kurosaki when I heard him call me. He frowned. "What's wrong? You've been spacing out ever since lunch break!"
Ever since lunch break?
"Classes are already over. No really, what happened? Is it about ... You know, getting dumped?" I faked a smile. "I'm fine, don't worry about me. I'll see you tomorrow! Bye!" I hurried out of class and started heading home.
Damn it.
Damn it.
I put my hand on my lips and kept rubbing them so that the feeling would go away. Why would he do something like that? Is it just to make fun of me?
But ... we're both guys!
"Yanagi, you stupid jerk." I muttered. "Heh~ Are you thinking about me that much?" My eyes widened when I heard his voice. "W-What do you want?!" My face was heating up. He smirked. "I was bored, so I came here for some entertainment. So? What are you thinkin' about?" I stayed quiet.
As if I could tell you!
"Ah, could it be ... The kiss?" My blush grew deeper. He snickered. "So I was right!" I frowned. "Why ... would you do something like that?"
He sighed. "You really want to know?" I lowered my eyes and nodded.
"Well, its probably because I ..." I flinched when his hand touched my face.
Eh?
"Because I always liked you." My eyes widened as I felt my heart skip a beat. EHHH? My heart was beating really fast.
No way. Yanagi ... likes me?
His face was getting closer to mine by the second. I ... I have to push him away. I shut my eyes tightly.
Maybe Yanagi isn't as bad as I thought ...
No, what am I thinking?
But, maybe I could ...
I snapped my eyes open when I heard him smirk. "Don't tell me you actually believed it just now?" I was honestly confused. "W-What?" He smirked. "You thought I kissed you because I like you?"
"Huh? Y-Yeah, because you just said that you ..." He grinned. "Yeah right! Like that would ever happen."
"You want to fall in love? Hold hands? Have your first kiss with that person? Now its obvious why your girlfriend dumped you. Heh, I just felt like ruining that idiotic fantasy of a perfect love story for you. Your first kiss was stolen by someone you hate. Ahhh, that felt good." I frowned.
That's why he ... took my first kiss?
"Do you ... hate me that much?" He raised an eyebrow. "Huh?" I looked away from him. "Hate you? Yeah, I guess I do. I simply find people like you annoying. And it feels good to see that expression on your face." He smirked. "You look like you're about to cry."
I knew it ... he really does hate me.
I clenched my fist and glared at him. "You're right. I may be pathetic, idiotic, and annoying. But, you're the worst! Making a joke out of my feelings because it amuses you, ruining something I believed was important, I was an idiot to believe for a second that you might be different from what I thought. I was wrong ... I hate people like you the most!"
...
Why isn't he saying anything?
"You hate me? Hah, well the feeling is mutual. Being around you makes me sick, so stay away from Rei-chin. As long as you're around him, I'll have to see that pathetic face of yours all the time. Got it?"
I make him sick? Why does he always have to …
"A-As if I want to be around someone like you! See if I care!" I passed by him and walked back home. I can't stand him!
Kurosaki Rei's P.O.V.
"So answer my question already, Rei!"
Yes, I am currently being scolded by Daiki.
"HAH?!" I flinched. "D-Daiki! I said I was sorry already!" Oh crap, he's really pissed. "I'll ask you again Rei. Why didn't you immediately show up when lunch break started? And why the hell were you happily having lunch with that double-date-freak friend of yours?" I sighed.
Why is Daiki over reacting? I never knew he could be this possessive.
"I got a little bit distracted! And he offered me food out of kindness, I was going to see you after that." He raised an eyebrow. "Huh? Out of kindness? Well, you and his kindness can kiss my ass. Tch! Enjoy having lunch by yourself!" He clicked his tongue and made his way to the door.
"W-Wait! Daikiiii! I already apologized! Stop being a meanie!" I pout my lips. He ignored me! I ran after him and hugged him from behind. "What do you think you're doing?"
He's so stubborn!
"I love you, Daiki" I felt him tense up. He's not saying anything.
No way!
I chuckled when I saw his ears turn red. Recently, Daiki has been blushing a lot. He's so cute! I tightened my hug.
"I love you."
He put his hands over mine, and tried to move them away. As if I'll let him! I tightened my hug again.
"I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I lov-" I was interrupted when he turned around to face me and covered my mouth with his hand. "OKAY! I get it! So stop!" My eyes widened when I saw his face.
Whenever I see him blush, it makes me happy. It kind of makes me feel confident about his feelings.
"Don't do it again! Got it?" I smiled and nodded.
He scratched the back of his head and looked away. "So uhh …" I raised an eyebrow. "Hmm?" He ruffled his hair. "What's wrong?" He seemed tense. "Damn it!" Before I realized what was happening, I felt Daiki's lips on mine.
Daiki …
I closed my eyes, and kissed him back.
I love him.
After a while, he pulled back and grinned. "Idiot." Why does he always do that?! I scowled at him. He smirked and kissed my nose.
"I love you too."
My face flushed. I still didn't get used to hearing Daiki say the words 'I love you' to me! Last time I heard it, was two weeks ago!
"Heh, cat got your tongue?"
I playfully glared at him and stuck my tongue out. "Nop, it's still here!" He snickered.
"oops! Guess I'll be taking it instead then."
Eh?
He smirked as he leaned in.
EHHH?!
"S-Stop! We have to get to class already!" He rolled his eyes. "Like I care. I'm skipping class." I covered his mouth with my hand. "Then I'm going back to class!" He moved my hand out of the way. "Nop, you're skipping too."
I raised an eyebrow. "Why should I? I don't skip classes like you do!" He grinned. "Because I said so, and you're my slave. Now shut up and let me kiss you." I felt my face heat up insanely. "I a-already said I'm not your-" I stood there dumbfounded as I was interrupted by another kiss. "Yes you are."
Damn it! … I really love Daiki. My heart will definitely explode from irregular heartbeats one day.
Kazuya Hirota's P.O.V.
Damn it all, I can't sleep!
Why, you ask?
Well … I keep recalling how my first kiss was taken away by that jerk of a bastard! Why is my face heating up? And why do I feel weird about it?! Ughh … stop thinking about it, Hirota!
What bothers me the most is that … I didn't hate it.
Y-Yeah right! I hate it. It was disgusting.
It was awful … it was …
It was … good.
I feel like crying. Why did it feel good? With someone like him … and he's a guy!
I ruffled my own hair. I'll just forget about it and sleep!
[Next Morning]
Yeah right! What sleep?! I couldn't get a wink of a sleep!
I sighed as I got off the bed, got dressed up, and headed to school. As I made my way to class, I was hoping I wouldn't bump into Yanagi before class starts. I looked around to make sure, and went into class.
I sighed in relief. He's not here. "Hirota!" Oh, it's Kurosaki! "Kurosa-" I interrupted myself.
[Flashback]
"You hate me? Hah, well the feeling is mutual. Being around you makes me sick, so stay away from Rei-chin. As long as you're around him, I'll have to see that pathetic face of yours all the time. Got it?"
[Flashback Ends]
"Hirota?" I snapped out of my thoughts. "O-Oh sorry! I spaced out! I forgot to do my homework, so I'll finish it before the teacher comes in! I'll talk to you after class, okay?" He blinked at me and nodded.
I inwardly cussed myself. Why do I have to listen to what that bastard says anyway?
"Keisuke! Good morning!" I felt my muscles tense up. I glanced at the door where Yanagi was standing. "Mornin'! How's my Rei-chin doing?" He smiled as he approached and ruffled Kurosaki's hair. "G-Good!"
So he can smile like that too …
"Hirota? Do you need help with the homework?" I turned my gaze to Kurosaki. "Eh?" He frowned. "You look restless. I can help you with the homework. It's fine!" I flinched when Yanagi glared at me. "N-No, it's fine, really! I'm just a bit sleepy, that's all. Thanks for the offer though!"
"Just leave him alone. So, what did you do yesterday Rei-chin?"
Why do I feel weird?
My stomach hurts.
"Alright class! Let's get started!"
Shit! I didn't finish my homework! I immediately scribbled down random answers and closed my notebook. Whew, that was close.
[Lunch Break]
Finally, a break. I need to sleep. So … tired.
I placed my hands on the table, and rested my head on them. I'll sleep until break is over.
...
"Wake up."
Who is it? Stop bothering me … I want to sleep more.
"Oi, wake up you shit head!"
I shot my head up when I realized it was Yanagi's voice. W-Why is he here?! I was waiting for him to speak, but he was quiet.
SAY SOMETHING!
"Here." I was dumbfounded by what I saw. He placed a sandwich and milk on my desk. I blinked at him in confusion. He clicked his tongue. "Just eat you freakin' shit head!" I blushed.
Why is he … being nice?
I took the sandwich, removed the plastic wrap, and started eating. "Thank you, Yanagi." He raised an eyebrow. "Huh? What for?!" I furrowed my eyebrows. "The sandwich … and the milk." He glared at me.
"Hahhh?! Don't misunderstand! Rei-chin kept nagging me to get you something to eat because he was worried about you. He made me promise him. That's all! Ugh, disgusting. Don't ever misunderstand, as if I would give two shits about someone like you."
My eyes widened.
Why am I so surprised anyways? I already know how much he hates me.
I grit my teeth. "Yeah? Well don't worry, I won't misunderstand anymore!" I threw the sandwich at him. "I don't feel like eating anymore. So let me get back to sle-" I was interrupted when I felt a fist land on my face. "You fucking ungrateful idiot! I'm going to kill you!" I winced in pain when he pushed me off my seat, causing me to fall off of the chair.
"KEISUKE!"
It was Kurosaki. "R-Rei-chin." Yanagi stopped moving at all.
Kurosaki frowned and made his way to where I was. "Are you okay, Hirota?" I nodded as he helped me up. "Keisuke! What were you doing? Even though I asked you help him …" I glanced at Yanagi.
"It's not my fault! He threw the sandwich at me! I did what you asked me to do…"
He's the one who looks restless now. Is he really that worried about what Kurosaki thinks of him? It's annoying.
"Kurosaki." He looked back at me. "Sorry, it's my fault. I started the fight. Anyways, stop worrying about me already. I'm not a kid you know. I'm fine, I just didn't get any sleep last night, that's all. Okay?"
He sighed and nodded. "Okay, but … promise you'll get better soon!" I smiled at him. "I promise."
Kurosaki … really is a good person. I can understand why Yanagi treats him nicely.
But still … Why is it that only Kurosaki gets the special treatment from him? I mean, I tried to get along with him several times! He's the one who keeps …
I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard the bell ring. Classes again, I'm not it in the mood for class! "Come on, let's sit down before the teacher comes in and scolds us." I nodded to Kurosaki and went to my desk.
It annoys me. Why does Yanagi hate me? I never did anything to bother him. I want to clear the misunderstanding! I don't want him to hate me.
Oh! I know! Since it's almost impossible to have a normal conversation with him face-to-face, I'll throw him notes in class! It's easier to say whatever I want to say that way!
I took out a small piece of paper. Now, what do I write? Maybe I should start by apologizing! I was too rude when I threw the sandwich at him after all.
[Sorry … I didn't mean to throw the sandwich at you just now. So, can we possibly start over? Clear the misunderstanding and all? I would be happy if we could get along … like you and Kurosaki.]
Was that okay? Okay, now to aim it at his desk! This is where my basketball skills come in! I haven't played in 2 years, but oh well!
I folded the note so that it would be easier to throw. Now, aim … aim … and SHOOT!
GAAAAHHH! What basketball skills?! It hit Yanagi's head!
O-Oh shit. I gulped when Yanagi shot a glare at me. I nervously grinned and waved my hand at him while muttering an apology.
Yanagi raised an eyebrow at the note and looked at me. Go on, read it! He sighed and opened the note.
He made no face expressions whatsoever. How can I tell what he thinks about the note? Please reply or something! I feel so frustrated damn it! … Oh, he's writing something!
I gasped. No way! He threw it back. I smiled at him and held the note. I slowly unfolded it hoping we would now be on good terms.
[Fuck off. Apology not accepted. Who would want to get along with someone like you? Oh and one more thing, don't compare yourself to Rei-chin, I wouldn't even consider being friends with you.]
I put the note away and tried to focus on what the teacher was saying.
That annoying feeling came again. Why does my stomach hurt? Why do I feel like crying?
Classes ended, and I didn't really feel like getting up. "Hirota, aren't you leaving?" I shook my head. "I'm staying here for a while. It's boring at home anyways." Kurosaki frowned. "Are you sure? You can come over if you want to." Yanagi sighed. "Who cares about him Rei-chin? Let's just go already."
I stood up and glared at Yanagi. "Will you stop it already?" He smirked. "Stop what?" I furrowed my eyebrows. "I already apologized to you! Why do you have to treat me that way?!"
'Who would want to get along with someone like you?' he says. What's wrong with someone like me?!
I sighed and faced Kurosaki. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay? Take care. Bye!" He nodded and waved back. "Bye!" And with that, I walked out of class.
Kurosaki Rei's P.O.V.
I frowned at what happened. "Keisuke!" He flinched. "W-What!" I pointed at his desk. "Sit, now!" He rolled his eyes and sat down. "Tell me, what's going on between you and Hirota?" I have a bad feeling about this. "Nothing! He just pisses me off! Anyways, stop forcing me to be friends with him! I don't want to, okay?"
The way he treats Hirota …
I raised an eyebrow at him. "Keisuke, listen." He sighed. "What?" I scratched the back of my head. Now, how should I say this? "Do you maybe … actually want to be friends with Hirota?" His eyes widened. "H-Hell no! What the fuck is wrong with you?!" I held back a laugh when I saw his face redden.
Yeah, I knew it. He's bullying Hirota, but it's not because he hates him. He didn't change at all!
"You know, Keisuke. Your feelings wont get through to him unless you tell him." He scowled at me. "What feelings? Stop being annoying about it! I hate that guy! He annoys me just by being in the same room! So don't ask me to try to get along with him anymore! It pisses me off!"
Oh shit! "H-Hirota …" When did he get back? Keisuke eye's widened when he saw Hirota. This could be bad. Hirota is going to misunderstand. He looks hurt.
"Hey, sorry to interrupt. I just forgot my bag." I frowned. How do I fix this? He walked over to his desk and grabbed his bag. "Hirota, just now-" He interrupted me. "I'm sorry that I annoy you so much, Yanagi. You don't have to pretend to get along with me anymore, and I'll try to avoid being in the same room as you, so you can feel at ease."
Feel at ease? Keisuke is probably feeling extremely uneasy right now!
"I'll see you later Kurosaki." As soon as he left the room I turned back to Keisuke and pointed at the door. "Go after him and fix the misunderstanding, right now!" Keisuke furrowed his eyebrows. "Don't want to."
Don't say that while making a face like that! I smacked his head.
"It's obvious that you want to! Keisuke, do you want him to end up hating you?" His muscles tensed up. See what I mean? "No, right? If you're still worrying about the trust issue, then you're wasting your time! I know what kind of a person Hirota is. He would never hurt or deceive people. So go talk to him already!"
Keisuke frowned. "Fine!" He stood up and ran after Hirota.
Heh, pretending he doesn't care. When was it that Keisuke started feeling that way about Hirota? About … a month ago? I first found it weird when he asked me about hirota. And he was always mean to him whenever he saw him! That childish idiot!
I really hope they work things out!
Kazuya Hirota's P.O.V.
I already know how much you hate me! You don't need to remind me every single time!
I made my way out of school as fast as possible. Why do I feel this way? I'm supposed to hate him, right? Then why?
I feel like an idiot … getting worked up all by myself because of a kiss. The feeling isn't going away, until now. No matter how many times I kept rubbing my mouth, I can still feel it. Is this how a first kiss feels like?
"Hirota!" I gasped when I heard Yanagi call me. Is he here to yell at me? Make fun of me? I kept walking but stopped when I felt his hand grab my arm and turned me to face him. "W-What do you want?" He looked different.
"What I said just now … I didn't … it wasn't like that … I … anyways you don't have to do any of what you said!" I blinked once, twice, and thrice.
I did not understand a word. What is he saying?
"Sorry?" He sighed. "The note … I don't mind …" I raised an eyebrow. "The note?" He clicked his tongue. "I don't mind doing whatever you wrote down on the note!" I paused.
No way!
"Y-You mean, start over and be friends?!" I unintentionally spoke up with excitement. He rolled his eyes and nodded. "Yeah, that." I grinned and hugged him.
Wait … I hugged him? Why am I hugging him?
But, I don't want to let go. Hugging him feels good. Just like …
"Hey, let go already."
Shit. Just like what? What was I thinking?
"Ha..ha. I do that randomly, just pretend it never happened!" He raised an eyebrow. "Right." It's so awkward now! What do I say?
"So uhh …"
Why is he quiet? I'm trying to start a conversation over here!
"Are you going home now?"
Oh, he spoke.
"Yeah ... You?" He nodded. I really want to talk to him, but I don't know what to talk about!
"So where's Kurosaki?"
Seriously? That's all I could come up with?
"He probably left with Aomine." I shivered at the name. "Aomine again? What's with those two? How can he be around scary people all the time?" Yanagi snickered. "Scary people? Like who?" I nodded away.
"Like you!" I immediately covered my mouth. Crap, my bad habit of speaking without thinking! "N-Not!" I laughed nervously. He smirked. "Heh, I scare you?" I shook my head. "Its okay you know, a lot of people say that too. I'm used to it."
Eh? I didn't mean to make it sound like that ...
"It's not like that."
"What's not like that?"
"You're not really ... Scary. It's because we started off on the wrong foot. You're actually really nice. I can tell ... by the way you treat Kurosaki. T-That's why I wanted to try to get along with you. So..." I felt my face heat up when I saw his eyes widen. Did I say something weird?
What now? He's laughing!
"W-Why are you laughing?" He stopped. "It's the first time."
First time?
"It's the first time someone says I'm nice."
Oh.
Damn it, we're back to awkward silence.
"So, why is Kurosaki always with Aomine?"
I didn't know what else to talk about!
He sighed. "They're dating." I nodded. "Oh okay."
…..
…..
"They're what?!" He burst out laughing. Probably by how stupefied I was. "You're kidding. Right?" He shook his head. "Nop. Not at all. Why do you think Aomine almost killed you at lunch break yesterday?"
Oh ... right. I never would have guessed! So that's why Aomine got pissed at the double date thing last time.
"Anyways, I have to go. See you." He was walking away already.
EH? No! Why? I still want to talk to him ...
"Y-Yanagi!" He looked back.
Would he mind if I asked him to hang out with me?
"Do you want to ... grab something to eat at Magi Burger?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Why?"
How should I know? I want to talk to you, get along with you, and be friends with you. As if I could say that!
"Just asking ... But its fine if you don't want to!" This is so embarrassing!
"No."
He looked away. "I'm going home."
"Eh? But …" I frowned.
Ah, of course. It's not like he'd want to spend time with me. I'm not ... Kurosaki.
"R-Right! Take care then. I'll see you tomorro-" He interrupted me with a long sigh. "That's not it. I have something to take care of today. We'll go to MB tomorrow, okay?"
"Really?" I smiled at his words. "Yeah, really."
So he doesn't hate me after all! "Yeah! We'll go tomorrow!" I grinned with excitement.
"Heh, are you that happy about it?" I nodded. Of course I'm happy! Yanagi is finally having a normal conversation with me. I don't know why, but I really do want to make him acknowledge me!
"Why? Didn't you say that you hate people like me the most?" I paused. I forgot about that, but I only said it because I was pissed at the way he treats me.
"I didn't … mean to say it." He shrugged his shoulders. "Well, it's fine both ways." No! It's not fine! I don't want him to think that I hate him. "I take it back!" He raised an eyebrow. "You take what back?"
"I take back what I said yesterday. I don't hate you." I blushed with embarrassment and stared at the ground. Why does he suddenly go quiet and make things awkward for me? I want to ask how he feels about me too.
"What about you? Do you … hate me?" He sighed. "I have to go Hirota, I'll see you later. Okay?" I smiled and nodded. "See you." I waved my hand at him as he walked away.
Home sweet home. What a long day. I took a shower and threw myself on the bed as soon as I reached my room. I smiled to myself when I thought about Yanagi.
I'm so glad! I can't wait till tomorrow! I really want to make him acknowledge me! I want to be close to him the way Kurosaki is. I want him to spend time with me. I want him to look at only me. I want him to smile at me too. I want him to like me. I want …
Eh?
Ehh?
I covered my mouth with my hand.
What was I about to …
My cheeks flushed at my own thought. There's no way that I … towards Yanagi … No way, it's not possible. He's a guy, and so am I …
I did my best to ignore that thought, and fell asleep.
[Next Day]
"Good morning class. Today, we will be discussing modern art. So …" Boring! Damn it, I woke up early and hurried to class hoping I would be able to talk to Yanagi. But, he's not even here yet! Is he sick? Did he catch a cold or something? Even though I was so excited about hanging out with him after school today!
I poked Kurosaki and whispered to him. "Where's Yanagi?" He frowned. "I'm not sure, he didn't answer the phone when I called him." I sighed. So he probably won't be coming today.
I snapped out of my thoughts when the door opened. "Yanag-kun! You're late!" He's here! "Yeah, I woke up late. My bad." The teacher scowled at him. "Get to your seat, now." I'm so glad he came! I grinned and waved at him as he approached his desk.
Huh? Did he not see me?
"Mornin' Rei-chin." Kurosaki smiled at him. "Good mornin'! So why where you really late?" Yanagi shrugged. "Some idiots attacked me for god knows what reason. I kicked their butts and got here as fast as I could."
He got into a fight?
"A-Are you okay?" I muttered. Both of them turned their gaze to me.
"Anyways, can I go over to your place today Rei-chin?" Did he just … "Eh? Why?" He heard me just now, right? "I bought a new video game, I wanted to play at home but it's a full house tonight. So I'm coming over, okay?"
Why? He's completely ignoring me! Didn't we clear the misunderstanding yesterday? Didn't he say he would go to Magi Burger with me today? So why is he making plans with Kurosaki?
Never mind, I'll talk to him after class.
It's lunch break. I can talk to him now! I approached him as soon as Kurosaki left the classroom. "Yanagi." I called out to him but he's not even looking at me. "What do you want?"
I want to know why you're back to your usual self!
"About today, aren't we going to Magi burger?" He sighed. "You just heard my conversation with Rei-chin, right? That answers your question."
"But, why? I don't get it! Didn't you say we'd get along? I thought we were good now." He turned to face me. "I just don't feel like hanging out with you today, is that a problem?" I frowned.
"I-It's not a problem. But I …"
"You what?" I shook my head. "Nothing." I walked out of class to get some air.
Was he only pretending to be nice yesterday? Oh, it was probably because Kurosaki asked him to. Why didn't I think of that? I'm such an idiot.
"Son of a bitch?! I'm going to kill him! Where is he?!" Huh? I glanced at where the voice came from. "Seiji! Calm down, we'll look for him after classes are over. Let's get you to the infirmary first, you need to take care of your hand!"
Mayu-chan.
It's Mayu-chan's voice.
"Damn it! Fine. Sorry, I didn't mean to make you worry, Mayumi." She smiled at him. "Don't say that. Just take care of yourself next time. I love you, Seiji. I don't want to see you get hurt." Mayu … "I love you too, Mayumi.
I grit my teeth and clenched my fist. She loves him? She can say it so easily to him, yet she barely managed to say it to me when we were together. Hah, man I really feel like I'm being played with. Whether it's Mayu-chan or Yanagi, they both take me for an idiot!
"H-Hirota?" I snapped out of my thoughts. "Oh, hey Ma-Akagi-chan." Shit, I need to get out of here. It's way too awkward. She wasn't even looking at me properly. "Kazuya Hirota." My eyes met with that guy who was standing next to Mayu-chan, it's the same Sempai who 'stole' her away from me.
"Listen here you little piece of shit, I'm warning you for the first and last time, if I see you talking to Mayumi ever again, I'll break you." He grabbed the collar of my shirt and pulled me towards him. "Do I make myself clear?" When did I talk to her? Why am I being treated this way? I'm not the one who's in wrong.
Yanagi was right, I'm pathetic. I can't even manage to talk back at him.
"Who's going to break who? The only one who can break this guy is me." My eyes widened. "Yanagi…" He stood behind me and placed his hand on my head. "You bastard! It's good that you showed up yourself! You saved me so much trouble, let's settle this morning's fight right now!"
Wait, settle this morning's fight? What's going on?
"Heh, are you in that much of a hurry to get your ass kicked again, Sempai?"
"I swear I'll kill you, you little-" He was interrupted by Mayu-chan. "Seiji! Please stop it. You said you'd go to the infirmary first, please." He sighed. "Okay, okay! Tch, we'll settle this later!"
"Good riddance. What a couple of idiots." His hand was still resting on my head. It feels nice. I blushed at my own though. "What? You're not going to thank me for being awesome?" I nervously nodded. "Thank you." He smirked and ruffled my hair.
I don't understand him. He was being cold in class. Why is he being nice now? Is it because Kurosaki asked him to?
I frowned at that thought. "Was that her?" I titled my head in confusion. "The girl that dumped you. Was that her?" I nodded my head. "Tcheh, you have bad taste."
What does he mean I have bad taste?!
"I don't! S-She's smart, super pretty, and a good athlete! She's the perfect girlfriend! How is that bad taste?" He chuckled.
"Are you advertising a product?" I blushed at his sarcastic remark. He's right. "Idiot. She dumped you for that guy, right? How is she the perfect girlfriend? Besides, in terms of looks, you're much better than her."
"EH?" He cleared his throat and looked away. "Come on, let's get to class." I didn't hear wrong just now, right? I blushed and followed him to class.
[After School]
I'm so glad that classes are over. I guess I'll be going home now. Yanagi didn't say anything at all after we got back to class. It sucks that I won't be able to hang out with him today, but at least he talked to me. Still, it's not fair at all!
He promised to hang out with me first! Why did he pick Kurosaki? Damn it, I sound like a kid! But, if I ask him to hang out on another day, would he say yes?
"Hirota!"
Huh? That's …
"Mayu-chan?" What is she doing here? I lowered my gaze to the ground and continued walking. "Wait, Hirota! Please …" I stood still. What does she want? "Can you please turn around and look at me?" I sighed, turned around, and looked at her. "What? What do you want?" She looked nervous. "Can we go somewhere and talk? I want to talk to you …"
She wants to talk to me? About what? And isn't she worried that her boyfriend might show up or something?
"Please, it won't take long." I hesitated but nodded. "Where do you want to go?"
Ughh, of all places, she had to pick this one to rub it in my face? Just how in the world did we end up at Maji Burger?
"Hirota …" Just say what you want to say already, damn it! "What is it?" She frowned. "I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. What I did to you … was not fair at all. I don't know why things turned out this way, but I didn't mean it … please don't hate me." Oh, so she's here to apologize. "Don't worry about it, it's fine." She shook her head.
"It's not! I know that I was wrong. Hirota, you're honest, kind, sweet, caring, and probably the best lover anyone could ever ask for. I don't know what happened, but … I somehow ended up falling in love with Seiji. I was going to ignore my feelings for him and stay with you. But, seeing how honest you were about your feelings, about me, about us, it all scared me. I couldn't lie to you anymore, because it would only hurt you. So I had to do it …that's why, please don't hate me." I was astonished. My eyes widened when I saw her cry.
Mayu-chan … is still the same. How can I hate her?
I reached my hand to her head, and ruffled her hair. "Don't cry, Mayu-chan. I'd never hate you. Being with you, was really nice. Though I guess we weren't meant for each other after all, huh?" I chuckled when she blushed.
"Is that 'Seiji' staking good care of you?" Her blush grew deeper as she nervously nodded. "Good. So, don't worry about me. I'll make sure to find the right person, and get myself a happy ending. Just make sure you stay happy with him. Okay?"
She wiped her tears away and nodded with a smile. "Thank you, Hirota!" I smiled back and placed my hand in front of her. "Friends?" She grinned and shook my hand. "Friends!"
"I have to go now, I'll see you later in school, alright?" I nodded. "See you." As soon as she left, I got up and made my way to the counter. I'm starving. I'll get something to eat since I'm already here anyways. Ugh, what a long line. Guess I'll just have to wait.
I'm so glad we talked things out. I feel a lot better now. As for my happy ending …
"Hirota?" I snapped out of my thoughts when someone called me. "Kurosaki?" He smiled. "What are you doing here?" No one needs to know that I was with Mayu-chan just now, right? It'd be too awkward to talk about. "Just having lunch. You?" He was about to reply when someone cut it. "Rei-chin, go find a seat, I'll order."
Yanagi?
Oh, so they're here together. Even though I was the one who wanted to come here with Yanagi. Of course he would prefer to hang out with Kurosaki, to him I probably … mean nothing.
"Oh, then Hirota, join us when you get your food, okay?"
Huh?
"N-No, wai-" He left before I could even finish my sentence. Don't just leave me standing here with Yanagi! I wouldn't know what to say. "You know, you and your ex-girlfriend were so adorable just now, good for you." I looked back at him to see him smirking.
Oh no! Did he see us?
"Yeah, I saw you." Did I say that out loud? I frowned at what was coming.
I don't want him to misunderstand. I …
"Pathetic, I swear. Did you beg her to get back to you? Were you crying to her or something? So she felt sorry for you and decided to date you even though she's dating that other guy? What a two-timing bitch. You're-" I didn't realize what was happening, but I somehow ended up throwing a punch at his face. His eyes widened, I was shocked as well.
The people around us were freaking out since we made a scene. I held his wrist and dragged him out of the restaurant.
We were standing in the alleyway behind Magi Burger. We stood in silence for about 3 minutes.
I didn't mean to do it, it happened so suddenly because of what he said. I just wanted him to …
"S-Sorry … Yanagi." He glared at me and grabbed me from the collar of my shirt. "Sorry? Yeah right, did you do it because I offended your girlfriend? Well I won't apologize for what I said. Don't come crying when she dumps you again. Man, you make me sick to my stomach. Are you really that desperate? Is it-" His eyes widened, probably because I was crying.
What should I do? Yanagi … hates me. What can I … what can I do to get him to like me? Because now I know that I …
"Are you crying for her? Do you like her that much?" I shook my head. "n … not …tha." I muttered. "What?" I reached my hand and grabbed his wrist that was still holding the collar.
"It's not like that! I don't like her! She was just apologizing for everything, and I forgave her. Nothing else happened! The one who's being a jerk is you! I'm an idiot … I was really happy when you said you would hang out with me. Then for god knows what reason, you started acting like before. And when that Sempai was threatening me, you showed up and helped me again. I don't get you! But no matter what it is you do, I can't hate you! Because of that kiss, like an idiot I … the one I like is you! Take responsibility you jerk!" I was sobbing uncontrollably.
What did I just blurt out? It's not like he'll like me if I tell him how I feel. But … I like him, I really like him, and I want him to like me back too … still, there's just no way, right?
Wait, what's …
Eh?
My eyes widened when I realized what was happening. Yanagi was kissing me. I immediately placed my hand on his chest and tried to push him away, but he wouldn't let me. He put a hand behind my waist, while the other hand cupped my cheek. "Yana-mphh" His t-tongue! Damn it.
The kiss feels … different from last time.
"Ah!" He bit my lower lip! A second later, I managed to gain enough strength to push him away.
What's going on? There's no way that Yanagi would like me … so why is he kissing me?
"W-Why…" I lowered my gaze to the ground. "Did you kiss me to make fun of me like you did last time? Even if you hate me, you're going too far!"
Huh?
Why is he making that face?
"Keisuke, Hirota! There you are! I was looking for you guys all over!"
It's Kurosaki! Did he see what happened?
"Huh? Are you guys okay?" I guess he didn't. "We're fine Rei-chin, don't worry. Aren't you starving? Sorry I took my time to order. Let's go back!"
How annoying. Rei-chin, Rei-chin, Rei-chin! It pisses me off!
"Eh? Aren't you coming Hirota?" I shook my head. "Sorry, I have to go back home. Bye." I waved a hand at him and started walking back home.
I can't believe it ... I actually admitted my feelings for him and confessed at the same time. So ... I like Yanagi, huh? Just what did I get myself into? Liking a guy, and its Yanagi on top of that ... this will never work out.
Heh, sorry Mayu-chan. I don't think I'll be able to get that happy ending any time soon.
[Next Day]
Damn it, I don't feel like going to school today. If I see Yanagi, I really wouldn't know what to do. Can I just skip?
No, it would be totally obvious that I'm avoiding him. Guess I'll just have to go.
As soon as I walked in to class, I saw Yanagi and Kurosaki together. "Yeah, thanks Rei-chin!" Yanagi muttered as he ruffled Kurosaki's hair and smiled. He smiled, again. Why? Why is it that he only treats Kurosaki that way? Why can't it be me? I want to be someone special to him. I …
Wait.
It can't be, right?
Does Yanagi maybe … like Kurosaki?
Damn it, what am I doing? Digging my own grave like that.
"Good morning Hirota!" I have to snap out of it. "Good morning Kurosaki." I avoided eye contact with Yanagi and walked up to my desk. "Aren't you going to greet me?" I flinched at Yanagi's husky voice. "Y-Yeah, good morning." He made his way to me and stood in front of my desk.
"Oi, look at me." Did he notice that I was avoiding him? I sighed and looked at him. "What?" He furrowed his eyebrows. "Listen, I-" He was interrupted when the teacher entered class. "Good morning students. Please take your seats so that we can start the class!" Yanagi frowned and went back to his desk.
What was he going to say?
Anyways, what am I going to do now? If Yanagi likes Kurosaki, then it's really the end for me … Oh, but Kurosaki is going out with Aomine, right? So that means, Yanagi won't have a chance!
What am I doing? Being happy about someone else's misery. I really am disgusting.
When lunch break started, Yanagi was called out of class by the teacher. I wonder what happened. "Hirota, can we talk for a while?" I raised an eyebrow at him then nodded. "Sure, what's up?" Kurosaki smiled. "It's about Keisuke." I frowned. "What about him?" He sighed. "Before that, is there anything you want to ask me? About him I mean." I paused.
I have a lot that I want to know about Yanagi. But most importantly …
"Why does he hate me?" Kurosaki shook his head. "He doesn't hate you, trust me."
How would I believe something like that? It's so obvious that he hates me!
"Keisuke is probably testing you. It's in his personality, he simply doesn't trust anyone." He doesn't trust anyone? "What do you mean?" Kurosaki nodded his head and continued.
"4 years ago, I was going through the same thing you're going through right now. Even though I tried to be friends with him several times, I couldn't get through to him. He was a lot worse back then, the worst kind of bully, to the point that he made me hate myself. I kept wondering why he hated me, I kept thinking, what did I do to make him hate me? Then I ran away. Then last month, he appeared again."
I was taken back by what I heard. That Yanagi, hated Kurosaki? No way …
"Then? How come you guys are friends now? Didn't he make things hard for you? How come…" He nodded. "Yeah, he did scare me at first. I thought I would go back to the hell I went through back in middle school. But then, when I told him I was ending our friendship, he freaked out." I frowned.
"Freaked out?" He continued. "Yeah, he was on the verge of tears, asking me not to hate him. I was shocked. He said that, because of his messed up personality, everyone he calls a friend, betrays him. That's why, when I approached him with the intention of being friends with him, he wanted to test me." I clenched my fist.
"H-He doesn't have a messed up personality! Yanagi isn't like that! When he's with you, he treats you nicely. I can tell how much he treasures you. I want to be someone he treasures too … but I don't know what to do." Kurosaki smiled. "I'm glad you think of him that way. Don't worry Hirota, I'm sure you two will be great friends in no time! I'll be there to help you!" He patted me on the back.
Friends? …
"I … I don't want to be his friend! I want to be someone special to him!" Kurosaki's eyes widened. "Eh? H-Hirota?" I covered my mouth with my hands.
I'm such an idiot! What is wrong with me?!
"S-Sorry for the awkward question. But, uhhh … how do I say this? Do you … like Keisuke? In that way?" My face flushed at the question. What am I supposed to say?
"No way, you really do! Since when?!" I blushed and told him everything that happened ever since Yanagi kissed me.
"Oh, so that's what it was. That idiot, I'm going to punch him!" I flinched. "Oops, sorry. Daiki's lines are rubbing off on me." He nervously laughed. Aomine Daiki, huh? "Kurosaki, you're … going out with Aomine, right?" He literally fell off from the chair. "H-How do you know?!" I scratched the back of my head. "Yanagi told me." His face turned red as he nodded. "Yeah, I … really like Daiki." He looks happy when he's talking about Aomine.
I couldn't help but smile at him. It's sad though … Yanagi likes Kurosaki.
"Oi! Get up!" I snapped out of my thoughts to see a pissed off Yanagi in front of me. When did he get here? He grabbed my wrist and started heading out of class.
"Y-Yanagi! Class is about to start! Where are y-" he pulled me towards him and glared at me. "What were you guys talking about?!"
I don't get it. What is he so angry about?
"What do you mean wha-" I winced in pain when I was suddenly pushed against the wall. "Don't play dumb. What did Rei tell you?!"
Rei? Not Rei-chin?
"Answer me already! What were the both of you talking about just now? What was Rei smiling and blushing for?!"
Eh? …
Oh …
So that's it. He was jealous …
"Nothin-" He tightened his grip on my shoulder. "Don't give me that crap! Answer my question you idiot!"
That Jerk. What is he calling me an idiot for? I already know I'm an idiot.
I'm an idiot for letting you take away my first kiss. I'm an idiot because my heart actually skipped a beat for someone like you. I'm an idiot for trying to get you to like me even though you probably hate me. I'm an idiot for falling in love with you, who's in love with someone else.
Why did this have to happen to me? All I wanted was …
"H-Hirota? Why are you …"
Damn it, why am I crying in front of him again.
"Hirota?"
I don't want to give him up.
"I hate you. I hate you … I really hate you." His eyes widened. "I really really really …" He frowned. "I get it, you hate me. So-" I felt my face redden. "Love … you." I muttered. His eyes went wider. "Eh?" I wrapped my arms around him and hugged him.
"I love you, I really love you. I don't care if you think I'm pathetic or disgusting. I don't care if you hate me. I won't let anyone else have you! Not even Kurosaki! You're … mine. I won't let …" I couldn't speak properly since I was sobbing. I buried my head in his chest and kept sobbing.
"Wait, why would you bring Rei-chin up?" I pulled back from the hug and looked at him. "Because you … like Kurosaki." He raised an eyebrow. "HAH?! What do you mean by 'you like Kurosaki'. He's my friend you retard! How did you come to that conclusion?!"
Huh? He doesn't like him? But …
"You … treat Kurosaki as if he's special. You're nice to him, you're always hanging out with him, and you smile at him. It's always only him … So-" Yanagi let out a loud sigh. "I leave you alone for a while and you think of the most ridiculous things ever. Listen here you idiot, you're not pathetic or disgusting, and I don't hate you. Okay?"
Wait, huh?
"But you said so yourself! How am-" He covered my mouth with his hand. "Shut up. Look, all in all, I don't hate you … It's the opposite. Ever since I met you, I've always … for god knows what reason, liked you."
Eh?
What did he say?
"Don't give me that look! It's not love-at-first-sight or anything stupid like that! It's just that, when we first met …"
When we first met?
[Flashback]
Yanagi Keisuke's P.O.V.
Shit! Fucking high-schoolers! They get all high and mighty just because they're a few years older. Damn it, I'm bleeding all over. Ughh, how can they just randomly attack me like that! Shit! If a teacher sees me, I'll get in trouble. Gotta try to get to the bathroom and wash the blood off.
I winced in pain when I tried to climb the staircases. Crap, I think I twisted my ankle. I'll try to climb up slowly this time. After 10 minutes of trying to reach the top, I was finally three stairs away! Three, two, on-SHIT! I slipped! I shut my eyes and waited for the painful landing.
"Watch out!"
Huh?
A hand suddenly grabbed mine, and pulled me towards the end of the staircase.
Shit! That hurt, damn it!
Wait a minute.
Oi, Oi, just how did I end up in this sort of position with another guy!?
"Hey, are you okay?! You look extremely injured! Don't you need help?! Let's go to the infirmary!" I glared at the guy lying below me. "Shut up already! You're too freakin' loud!" He frowned. "B-But, you're bleeding! At least … let me help you!" What a busy body. I tried to stand up but fell back again because of the pain.
I flinched when I felt his hands wrap around me. "Hey! What do you think you're doing?!" He stood up, put a hand around my waist, then grabbed my arm and put it around his shoulder. "I don't need your help! Let go or I'll fucking punch you! You're ann-" I cut my own words when he smiled.
Why is he smiling?
"Let's get you to the infirmary first, okay? Your ankle, it'll get worse if you don't do something about it now. You can punch me as much as you want when you're all fixed up!" Is he crazy?
"What are you helping me for?! You don't even know me. It's none of your god damned business what happens to me, so why?" He paused. "I don't know. I'm doing it because I want to. Besides, I like you! I saw your fight with the Sempais just now, you were so cool!"
What kind of an idiotic reason is that?!
I like you, he says. Yeah right!
"There, you're all fixed up!" Why is he grinning like a kid?! "Tch, don't expect me to thank you for shit." He shook his head. "Don't worry about it! I told you, I did it because I like you!" I'm not worrying about it you freakin' shit head! "So tell me! What's your name? I'm Kazuya Hirota!"
"Heh, as if I'd tell an idiot like you. I'm leaving!" He frowned. "Ehhh? But why?! We're friends now!"
That's it!
I reached my hand to his neck and grabbed it. "Friends? Say it again and I'll choke you to death. I'm disgusted by how easily people can throw around the word 'friends' nowadays. If you ever see me again, pretend you don't know me, you freakin' idiot. As if anyone would want to be friends with someone like you."
Hah, he looked like he was about to shit his pants just now. Serves him right.
I don't want to be surrounded by annoying people like him anymore. I have Rei-chin now. He's the only friend I need.
[Flashback]
"I don't know. I'm doing it because I want to. Besides, I like you! I saw your fight with the Sempais just now, you were so cool!"
[Flashback Ends]
Why … would something like that make me feel happy.
Tch, what was his name?
Kazu Hirato?
Hayato Kira?
Kazu- What am I doing?! Who gives a shit about his name?!
[2 days later]
"Rei-chin! Are you busy after school today?" He shook his head. "No, Daiki has basketball practice, so I'm going home immediately. Why?" I grinned. "Good! I'm coming over to play video gam-" I was interrupted when I was pushed aside by a random person. "Kurosaki! Are you free today? You are, right? Let's meet up with Mayu-chan and Mori-chan at Maji Burger like last time! They wanted to see you again!"
That annoying voice, it's definitely him!
I reached my hand to his shirt, and pulled him away from Rei-chin. "He already has plans with me. So you and your girlfriends can fuck off." He flinched. Heh, guess I scared him a bit too much last time. Coward, just like the rest of them.
"Y-You jerk! You're that ungrateful bastard that I helped before yesterday! Kurosaki, that's him! The really-cool-guy-that-turned-out-to-be-a-jerk, he's the one I told you about last time!" Rei-chin was freaking out.
A vein popped on my head. Really-cool-guy-that-turned-out-to-be-a-jerk?
Heh, well … at least he's not too much of a coward after all.
"Oi, do you really want me to choke you to death, because I'd be more than glad to do it. " I grabbed his neck like last time and smirked at his reaction.
How cute, he's shivering.
"Keisuke! Stop it!" I sighed and let him go. "Okay okay, so anyways, I'm coming over for video games today. Okay Rei-chin?" He nodded and walked up to that guy. "Hey, sorry about him. He didn't mean it, so …"
I didn't mean it? As if.
"It's okay. We'll hang out later then. Let me know when you're free. I'll see you later. Bye!" He waved a hand at Rei-chin. "And you!" Huh? He pointed at me. "I'll definitely get back at you someday!" He stuck his tongue out, and then ran out of class.
Pffft, what's that? Is he a kid?
"Oi, Rei-chin." He looked at me. "What's that idiot's name?" He raised an eyebrow. "Kazuya Hirota. Why?" I smirked. "No reason. Just asking."
Kazuya Hirota, eh?
Heh, cute.
He's the first one to actually talk back at me that way.
[Flashback Ends]
"So uhh … ever since then, I somehow started to take a liking to you each time I saw you. That's it."
…
…
"I don't get it."
"What the hell was that pause for?!" I furrowed my brows. "Sorry but, all I remember is … the amount of times you expressed your hatred for me by threatening to choke me each time, or make a joke out of me for the heck of it." He sighed.
"Well, I'm telling you that you thought wrong. Look, I'm not really … good at this, but I'm trying, okay? Damn it. Did you really think that I kissed you to make a joke out of it?!" I pout my lips. "But you said that-" He covered my mouth again.
"Never mind what I said, man I'm really bad at this. I honestly don't know what to do to. So, tell me. What do you wanna do?"
What do I want to do?
I want him to …
"…ike me." I muttered as I clenched my fist in his shirt. "Don't treat anyone else better than me, don't look at anyone other than me, don't think about anyone but me, and smile only at me. I want you to like me as much as I like you! But, who am I kidding … right? There's no way tha-" My eyes grew wide as my face heat up.
He's kissing me again!
"Yana-mph" Damn it he's not letting me pull back!
He deepened his kiss and smirked when I let out a moan. "Don't shut your lips. Part them." I felt the blush on my face deepen as I shook my head. He paused for a second then grinned. "I love you, Hiro."
EH?!
"Wha-mphhh!" He pushed his tongue past my lips the moment I gasped. Bastard! How can he take advantage of something like that! He just said …
Tears well up in my eyes as we kissed. I lift my arms and wrapped them around his neck, returning the kiss.
A few minutes later, I pulled out of the kiss from the lack of air. "Yanagi …" He cupped my face with his hands. "Call me by my first name, Hiro." I nodded my head.
"Kei … I love you."
...
He smiled.
Kei … smiled at me.
"I love you too, Hiro."
I put my hands over his hands that cupped my cheek, and leaned in for another kiss.
"By the way, you still didn't tell me what you and Rei-chin were talking about." I frowned. "Why do you want to know what we were talking about?! See? You like him!" He sighed. "It's because he was talking to you, freakin' idiot! Seeing you smile at him and get along with him pissed me off!"
Oh, so he was actually … jealous of Kurosaki.
I grinned at that thought. "We were talking about you." He smirked. "Heh, were you talking about how cool-looking and handsome I am?" I glared at him. "No, we were talking about how much of a jerk you are." He sighed. "You could've lied about it you know, sheesh. Can't take a joke."
I chuckled at his reaction, and then hugged him. "If you weren't cool-looking and handsome, I wouldn't have liked you. Kei is definitely the coolest." I smiled as I felt his hands return my hug. "You're the biggest idiot I've ever met." I pinched his arm. "But I'm a bigger idiot for falling in love with you."
I honestly don't know whether I should be happy or pissed at his words.
"Hiro."
I blushed. Hearing him call me 'Hiro' feels weird.
"Yeah?"
He smirked. "As much as I'd love to stay here hugging you, we have a class to catch up to." I gasped. "We're late!"
Damn it all!
[After School]
As soon as classes were over, Kurosaki approached us, asking us to explain what happened. We told him everything, without the details.
"I'm so glad! I thought that things would go really bad since Keisuke showed up really pissed off. So, you guys are … together now. Right?" We both looked away with embarrassment. "Y-Yeah." We both muttered. Kurosaki chuckled. "It feels weird! But I'm really happy for you guys!"
I smiled at his words. "Yeah, thanks. Me too …" I blushed when I felt Kei's hand ruffle my hair.
[A week later]
On a weekend
"Kurosaki! Listen, listen!" he raised an eyebrow at me. "You're free today! Right?" I grinned when he nodded. "Let's go on a double date! You, Aomine, me, and Kei!" For some reason, Kurosaki and Kei burst out laughing.
Huh? Why are they laughing?
"Pfffft! Unbelievable, Rei-chin, you were right! He's a double date freak indeed!" These bastards! "Stop making fun of me!" Kei pinched my cheek. "Yeah, sorry sorry!" Kurosaki snickered. "Don't worry, we'll go! I'll convince Daiki!"
Yes! It will definitely be fun!
That's what I thought, but … what's with this awkward atmosphere?!
Right now, we're at Maji Burger having dinner together.
"Daiki? W-What's wrong?" Kurosaki nervously asked.
"Rei. Explain the current situation, right now." Kurosaki flinched.
"Huh? Didn't you tell him, Kurosaki?" He shook his head. "Tell me what?" Aomine raised an eyebrow.
"It's a double-date!" I grinned. Aomine's eyes widened. "D-Double what?!"
"Double-date." I repeated. "Anyways let's eat! I'm hungry!"
Aomine stood up and glared at me. "Double-date, my ass. Get up Rei, let's go." I frowned. "Eh?! Why?! It'll be fun! Let's just order food first! I-" I was interrupted when his hand grabbed the collar of my shirt. "Shut the fuck up you double-date-freak, you're pissing me off, so shut your mouth or-"
My eyes widened when Kei slapped Aomine's hand away. "You can say whatever you want about me, but if you lay a finger on him, I'll break your hand."
Kei …
Wait, first … we have to stop this!
"Heh, how manly of you, Yanagi." Kei smirked. "Ah, I learned from you, Sempai."
Huh?
They both sat down.
Wait, what's going on?
Kurosaki and I were dumbfounded.
"What just happened? I don't get it." I muttered. Kurosaki sighed. "Me neither." Aomine smirked. "You idiots wouldn't be able to understand it, even if you try."
"I don't want to understand it!" I stuck my tongue out. "Can we eat already?" Kei chuckled. "Yes Hiro, we can." I blushed when Kei's hand held mine. "Hiro." He whispered in my ear. "Y-Yeah?"
"I love you"
I could swear that my face was as red as the Ketchup bottle that was in front of us on the table. "Hirota? What's wrong? Your face is red." Kurosaki frowned while Aomine laughed. "N-Nothing! I'm fine!
"Kei." He looked at me. "Yeah?" I blushed and leaned in to his ear. "M-Me too. I … love you."
I smiled at the blushing Kei.
So even Kei can blush, huh?
Yeah … I definitely love him.
Who knew that the guy I hated the most in school, would end up being the guy I love the most in the whole world?
Mayu-chan, even thought it's just the beginning, I think I finally found it, my happy ending.
But seriously, a double date with the girls is a lot easier!
The End
Finally! You guys don't understand how happy I am now that I'm done with this! I enjoyed writing it, but it simply did not want to end … Especially since I promised a few friends to finish this earlier, but I was busy with my never ending college work! And now I'm finally on a break! I really hope you guys enjoyed reading this side story! I'll be writing more fan fics soon! Please follow, fav, and review if possible!