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Torn
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(단한번만) 날바라봐줘
Just once… Look at me.
-Even In My Dreams
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'You may now read the tale.'
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Week 3
Wednesday
After the visit to their parents, Sakuno noticed something was different about Ryoma. Like he was somewhat distracted.
She asked him one time about it and the only reply she got was "It's nothing."
Sakuno believed at first, but when Ryoma appeared to be in deep thought at breakfast, she knew something was indeed bothering him.
"Ryoma, aren't you gonna eat?" Sakuno asked with concern in her voice.
That seemed to have brought him back to reality.
They were having American-style breakfast that day. Sakuno prepared waffles and hotdogs as well as his glass of milk. That might explain why he had such little interest for breakfast since Ryoma had always preferred Japanese breakfast.
"Yeah," he replied and ate his breakfast in small bites.
He definitely was not telling her something.
The sound of her phone ringing broke the silence that enveloped them. It also signaled the end of their breakfast, specifically his breakfast.
Ryoma stood up and said, "Thank you for the food." He promptly left afterwards but before he was truly out of Sakuno's sight, he said, "I'll be having my practice today. See you tonight."
"Okay," Sakuno replied. This usually meant that he was going to have practice outside of the house at the some tennis court she didn't know, with proper training coaches and whatnot.
"Do your best," she added.
"Hn."
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After Sakuno washed the dishes, she checked her phone for the message she received earlier.
To her surprise, it came from Kirihara.
How 'bout we go to the mall today, Sa-chan?
"Huh? Mall?" Sakuno thought for a moment.
Mall, mall, mall.
What does he want to do in the mall? She was confused for a moment before realizing that Kirihara might want to buy something and wanted a girl's opinion.
Okay, let's meet there by 10:30.
She hit the send button.
A minute or so passed before she got a reply.
How about I fetch you?
No! She yelled in her head. That won't do regardless of whether or not Ryoma was at home.
It's fine really. Let's just meet at the mall.
She replied back and crossed her fingers that he will agree.
If you say so.
She received after a minute.
Sakuno breathed out a sigh of relief and then looked at the clock.
9:30 AM.
She had an hour to prepare which was more than enough.
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Sakuno opted to wear a black skater skirt that ended just above her knees and a loose printed white shirt. She paired it with high cut sneakers.
She waited at a shop and texted Kirihara about her location.
Suddenly, a hand gripped her shoulder, and she almost cried out in surprise.
"Sa-chan." Kirihara's voice reached her ears.
"Mou, don't scare me like that, Akaya-kun," Sakuno said, relieved that it had only been Kirihara.
Kirihara chuckled. "Right, right. Well, come now," he said, taking her hands into his. "I sure am hungry so let's go somewhere to eat."
Sakuno was too surprised at his actions to even take her hand back. She soon allowed herself to be taken away.
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After their sumptuous lunch, Sakuno wondered again where Kirihara exactly wanted to go.
She also offered to pay her share, but Kirihara declined and said that it was a man's job which confused her. But she reminded herself to give him something in return for the meal.
"Ah, Akaya-kun," she said as they were walking to somewhere she didn't know. "Where are we going?"
"There's a movie I wanted to see," Kirihara casually replied.
"Oh. Okay," Sakuno replied. She also hadn't been to the theaters in ages so she decided that it was a great opportunity. "What are we going to watch?"
"Mockingbird. Part II."
Sakuno immediately looked forward to seeing the film after seeing the last three films of the trilogy.
"Okay. Let's hurry up!" she exclaimed as she clasped her hands around his. She did not even notice this.
However, Kirihara blushed slightly at the contact.
"Yeah, let's go."
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Kirihara was still the one who bought the tickets and the popcorn which made Sakuno guilty.
She wanted to buy her own ticket and popcorn since she did not recall any prior agreement that he would be paying for everything. It was like she was taking advantage of him.
"Akaya-kun, you really did not have to do that. I could pay for my share just fine," Sakuno said as they made their way in the dark theater.
"It's fine, Sa-chan," Kirihara replied as he settled beside her.
Sakuno pouted, but it was useless since he can't see it anyway.
As soon as the film started, Sakuno rested her arms on the armrest. It was only when they were halfway through the film that she noticed Kirihara's arms on top of her armrest as well.
She made a move to remove her arms, but Kirihara did something shocking.
He intertwined his hands into hers.
"Uh, A-Akaya-kun," Sakuno stuttered as she felt her face grow hot.
What is he doing?
"Akaya-kun."
But he only held her left hand tighter.
"Please, Sa-chan." She heard him say.
Sakuno stayed still though she was uncomfortable with the current situation and wanted to remove her hand from his grasp. She grew distracted throughout the film and understood it even less.
When the film ended, Sakuno immediately rose from her seat and successfully separated her hands from his.
She went out of the cinema first, opting to wait for Kirihara outside.
It was seriously starting to feel like a date.
And if this goes on any longer, it might cause another fight with Ryoma.
"Sa-chan."
"Akaya-kun, I need to go," Sakuno muttered. "Thanks for today."
"Sa-chan—" Kirihara said, but Sakuno already walked away.
To her surprise, Kirihara caught up to her, spun her around, and wrapped his arms around her. Sakuno felt her cheeks grow hot again since they were still in a crowded place. People were bound to stare at them for this public display.
"Akaya-kun." Sakuno's voice was muffled.
She also felt awkward as she felt random passers-by eye them.
"I like you."
Notes from a Muddy Writer:
In the original chapter that I had written, it was actually Mockingjay Part I. XD Lol. Clearly, this was written ages ago but was just published now. And in case you're wondering, the line before the story is from the song (title written below the line.) Anywaaaaaaay…
Replies:
RikuDai- Hello there! Hahahaha! I was being a bad at that time XD thank you for reading~ :D
luna22x- Hello~ hmmm I'm wondering if that would be a good thing or a bad thing XD but I guess that was the plot twist. I guess. ;)
cheng- Waaaah~ I won't~ I love them too much to do that... hahahaha!
heartluv- Hmmmm I wonder? ;) Hahahahaha!
Prince of Duels- Waaaaaaah~ Thank you for reading this still~ :D
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