Beautiful Lie . [ Chapter 3 : Guilt ]
Yukira went home earlier than usual . As she arrived home , she quickly went upstairs and locked herself in the room until dinner .
Then , she opened her sketch book and started to draw . That's what she usually do when she's having a downfall . After a few minutes , Yukira stared at her drawing . Why ? Why must it ends with this face ? She frowned .
Kise Ryouta . She just drew a picture of him . Unsatisfied , she flipped to another blank page and started to draw again . But , how many times she drew , it always ended with the same face , same facial expression .
Yukira's mind began to drift away . She can't forget that time when Kise lifted up her chin , that time when their eyes met , and the warmth of Kise's hand when he gently took her hand and placed it on his chest .
I never have a crush . I have no friends . I'm a loner . But … what makes him came to me ? Is it real ? Or it's just a lie ? She thought bitterly , looking at all the papers that scattered around her room . Sighing , she picked it up and arranged it neatly .
He's a model , while me … I'm just a loner . Is it possible for both of us ? What if he leaves me ? Will I be able to hold back my tears ?
"Nee – chan !"
I'm scared that I'll be broken …
"Nee – chan !" Yukira shrieked as she saw her imoutou [ little sister ] , Sanada Izumi standind beside her , pouting .
"Izumi ? Why are you here ?" she asked , looking at her imoutou [ little sister ] .
"I called you a few times , and you didn't even budge !" Izumi pouted .
"Ah , hontouni [ Ah , really ] ? Gomen ne [ I'm sorry ] !" she said and patted Izumi's head .
"Nee – chan , why do look so sad ?" Izumi asked as she reached for her sister's hand .
"Sad ? Do I look sad ?" Yukira asked her 11 years old imoutou [ little sister ] .
"You look like you're about to cry . Are you okay ?"
"I'm fine , Izumi ." she smiled .
"Nee – chan ! Is there someone bullying you ?" Izumi asked , eyes widen .
"No , Izumi . Nobody bullies me , okay ?" she replied , trying to hold back from laughing out loud .
"Oh ! Remember , nee – chan ! If someone bullies you , tell me and I'll tell Hiro – nii !"
"Hiro – nii ? You didn't have to tell him Izumi . Because I can take care of myself ."
"Promise ?" Izumi tilted her head and sticked out her pinky finger .
"Promise !" she intertwined their pinky fingers together .
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Yukira barely slept that night . She realized something , after thinking about the confession yesterday again and again . She hurt Kise's feelings . It's obvious when you think about it again . She supposed to say something , but she didn't . She so wrapped in her own thoughts that she didn't even care about the other's feelings . I'm need to make things right … I'll meet Kise -san tomorrow …
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The next day , Yukira helped her mother before she went to school . It's her daily routine ; helping her mother with house chores , accompanied Izumi to her school and then , she'll walked to school .
Luckily , Izumi's school was just a stone-thrown away from their house . So , sometimes Izumi just went to school with a groups of her friends . But , as for Yukira , she had to walked about 700 metres before arriving at school .
Today , school really sucks … She thought bitterly after the bell rang , indicating that school's over . She kept on yawning in class , and Yukira can't ignore the feeling that lingered in her heart . The feeling of guiltiness . If Kise's in a bad mood , she's sure that she was the reason of Kise's downfall .
After the club activity ends , I'll go to Kaijou High … Definitely !
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Moriyama passed the ball to Kise's direction , but Hayakawa managed to steal the ball and passed it to Kasamatsu . Just what the hell happened to you , Kise ? He thought as he saw Kise panting .
Kise tried to keep his head cool . Relax Kise ! Pull yourself together ! He thought and ran to the other end of the court . To everyone's surprise , Kasamatsu managed to passed Kise and he jumped , preparing to dunk . Kise jumped to block , but today , it felt different . Kasamatsu managed to dunk the ball and as Kise fell , he felt that Kasamatsu's stronger and better than him .
"Oi , Kise ! Are you okay ?" Kasamatsu frowned , while looking at Kise . He's not like the usual Kise . This Kise … look so defeated , broken . What happened ? Kasamatsu offered his hand , which Kise gladly accepting it .
"Kise , I think you should go home , now ." Kasamatsu stated .
"Eh ?! Why ?!" Kise furrowed his brows , unsatisfied with Kasamatsu's statement .
"You're not okay . So just go home , Kise ."
"What ?! I'm fine ! I'm always fine !" Kise refused .
"No you're not . You can't even block my dunk and that's what you called 'fine' ?"
"But …"
"No buts , Kise ! You're lucky that Coach isn't here today , if he's here , he'll lecture you until you're deaf , you know ?"
"… Fine …" with a sigh , Kise left the court with heavy hearts . What a miserable day …
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Yukira leaned at the gate of Kaijou High . It's almost 5.00 , I wonder when will Kise – san finish his training … She thought .
Suddenly , she felt a slight tap on her right shoulder . Kise – san ?! She thought happily and turned around .
"Ki - …" her sentence was cut off when she saw a group of boys , wearing Kaijou's school uniform standing behind her .
"Hey , there little girl ." one of them grabbed her arm .
"What are you doing ?" Yukira asked , trying to calm down .
"Aww , you're mean one , isn't it ?" he laughed as he pulled her closer .
"Release me ! Now !" she yelled , slapping his face .
"Oh , you know that you've to pay for it , hmm ?" he said before wrapping his fingers at her neck .
Yukira gasped as she tried to breathe . Are you going to kill me or something ?! She thought while trying to release the man's grip on her neck . Can't breathe … As darkness began to invade her vision , she looked up , catching the familiar silhouette before feeling entirely weightless .
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"Yukira !" she heard someone's calling her name .
"Yukira !" again , someone's calling for her .
Yukira opened her eyes slowly . It's bright , where am I ? She thought . It's too bright for her liking and she felt warmth .
"Kise – san ?" she whispered .
"Yup , it's me ." Kise replied while helping her to get up .
"Uh , what happened ?"
"You collapsed , just now ." he said , patting her head .
"How do you feel ?"
"Umm , I'm fine ."
"Well , then . I'll be going now ." Kise turned and waved at her .
"Matte !" Kise froze when Yukira tugged his shirt from behind . Sighing , he faced her again .
"What ?" he asked .
"Thank you , for saving me , just now ." she said while looking down .
"You're welcome . That's all , right ?"
"Kise – san !" she grabbed his hands , before saying , "I've something to say ."
"Sure ."
"About yesterday …"`
"Just forget about yesterday okay ?"
"No !" she said , holding Kise's hand tighter .
"Eh ?"
"About yesterday , I'm sorry !"
"Eh ? Why are you apologizing to me ?"
"Uh , well … I mean , that was my very first confession … and I'm too much in a daze , so … I'm sorry that I just kept quiet while you waited for my answer ."
"So ?" hearing Kise's response , she let go of his hands .
"So today , I'm here to tell you the my answer . I … like you , Kise – san . I have no friends , but you're … you're the only person who's willing to talk to me . And like you said before , we just met two days ago , but … feelings came at unexpected time . It's weird , even to me , but I'm happy hearing those words coming from you . And of course , I do enjoy your company ."
"Yukira …" Kise looked at her , eyes widen . What ?
"I'm sorry if I take too much of your time ." she said , avoiding Kise's gaze while she tried to hold back her tears . Why do I feel so sad ? And scared ? Is this how you confess to the person you like ? Do I fear rejection ? So … Kise – san must felt like this too … yesterday …
"Yukira …" moving closer , Kise pulled her into an embrace .
"K - Kise – san !" she gasped .
"What ?" he embraced her tighter .
"Why ?"
"Isn't it obvious ?"
"Eh ?"
"Yesterday , I left you alone because I felt really frustrated when I thought I was rejected by you . I never thought about your feelings , while I selfishly thinking about my own . I didn't give you a chance to think about it again . I'm sorry , Yukira …" Kise patted her back .
"It's not your fault , Kise – san …" Yukira tightened her grip on his shirt .
"Nee , stop calling me 'Kise – san' !" Kise pouted , releasing Yukira from his arms .
"Eh ? Then , what should I call you ?"
"Kise – kun is better than Kise – san , I guess . So , try to call me Kise – kun !"
"Ki – Kise … Matte [ Wait ] ! You're asking me to do it now ?"
"Souda [ That's right ] ! Now , please ." he replied .
"Uh , I don't want to say it !" Yukira muttered .
"Ah , hontouni [ really ] ? Never mind , I'm going home ."
"Ah , okay ! I get it ! I'll call you that , so please … don't go home now !" she spoke .
"Today's really tiring …" he said , ignoring Yukira .
"Kise – kun ! Matte !" she shouted , while covering her face with both of her hands .
"You call me 'Kise – kun' , finally …" he said , smiling .
Kise pulled Yukira's hand , and he quickly placed his hand on her neck before he kissed her on the forehead .
"Kise – kun … What is … that ?" she asked , her face was painted with shades of red while she looked at Kise .
"Kiss . I just kissed you ." he replied , smirking .
"Wh – what …" her sentence was cut off when Kise took her hand and they began to walk away from school while smiling , enjoying each other's company .
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I'm sorry for the late update . *bows 90 degrees* And I'm sorry for my poor English too . Hope you guys enjoy the story ! /(^_^)\