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NEXT TO YOU
Chapter 3
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"Hey!" called out Sensei.
"What?" I replied derisively.
"Will you stop spacing out, you're off beat again and I need you to stay focus," shouts Kanazawa-sensei.
Then every one in the ensemble looks at me angry, while I stand still looking at their faces. I can feel my blood rushing to my face and the further I think of Yunoki and Hino, the more mistakes I make during practice. I could not help myself anymore, the thought of them kissing is in my head like a song on the radio.
"Senpai, are you sure you're okay?" slowly says Shimizu while he looks at me concern.
"Eh!-I really don't know," I replied to him while rubbing my face.
"Hihara, you come to my office after practice," Said Kanazawa-sensei in a demanding tenor. Hearing such tone made me feel nervous as I shrug my shoulders low.
Before long our practice had concluded for the day. I packed my things slowly to kill time. I was dreading to see sensei and what could he want to see me for? I was thinking about just leaving and again I will be seeing him tomorrow and escaping would not be an answer. Maybe I should drop out of high school? What the hell am I saying? Now I'm thinking stupid.
So I walk out the room unhurriedly, and then Len caught up to me. He stared at me, while I did the same. I know he wanted to say something but with his revolting personality I doubt he would even give a time to pay attention to what's going on with me. I slowly just walked away from him and made my way to sensei's office. As I open his office door and I can hear music in the background. And by the windowsill Kanazawa is smoking his cigarettes like always.
"I'm here sensei," I said while a close the door behind me.
"Does it really bother you that much?" He said while he puffs his cigarette looking at me.
"HUH?" I said puzzled,
"Don't be so oblivious to who's around you, the more you act this way the more you make your feelings known to people. I really need you focus for this competition and for that to happen you must confess your feelings to Hino." Said sensei as he looks outside the window.
I remain motionless and let all those words sink into me. True that I have been awkward, and how do I deal with my situation? Do I want to loose my best friend? Will I even get the girl after confessing? As much as I want to ignore this ordeal the more bothersome it is to me.
During Lunch I find myself sitting under the Sakura tree at the garden. The flowers are in full bloom and it smells wonderful. This was my quite place where I picked my scores at the concourse. This was my sanctuary and this was the place where I realized that I wanted to be next to Kahoko.
Consequently I sit at the bench wanting to let go of my worries but my nosy heart is saying otherwise, my heart is beating faster than before and I'm even sweatier than ever. These feelings of uncertainties are surely killing me softly. I wanted to shout out loud as I shake my head and I hated being me for the moment but there must be a solution somewhere and somehow things would be okay.
Upon hearing the bell I promptly gather my things and heads to the classroom. I was almost late coming in again but I made it before the teacher walks in the room.
"Where were you during lunch?" Yunoki whispers
"I was at the garden," I whispered back at him. Yunoki's eyes squint. I almost lost it when he continued to glare at me in suspicion. I could only ignore him for now but the more I pay no interest to him the more he kicks my chair for this is our way to get each others attention.
"Really now?" says Yunoki slyly. I then turn my head and see a defiant stare from him.
"YOU TWO! DETENTION AFTER SCHOOL!" screamed the teacher. Everyone in the room turn their heads and whispers to each other. I can hear laughter's as well. Again I turn my head and look at Azuma. His composure seems calm but I know all too well that inside him is a volcano waiting to explode. I feel tensions building up and I'm reluctant spending detention with Prince Azuma.
So last period is finally over, as my classmates made their way out the classroom. Azuma and I stayed behind while we wait for the teacher for our detention slips then silence. I wanted to open my mouth and tell him the truth. But what will he respond? At the moment I'm shrieking inside me thinking about it.
"You two are staying for two hours detention and here are your slips. If I ever catch you not paying attention again, I will make it a week of detention hell." Says our teacher firmly.
Azuma and I bow to her as we made our way out to the detention hall. Yet again Azuma is soundless. I could not take it not talking to him. Not like this and definitely not because of some silly feelings I have. But whom am I kidding.
We continue to walk quietly. However, the stillness was broken from a velvety voice.
"Your actions speaks louder than words and if you consider me your best friend then you must tell me what's bothering you," says Yunoki while he open the door for me.
Hearing what he said made me realized that maybe its time to tell him about my actions. But how do I break it to him? And it's been hard for me hiding this kind of stuff from him. Again, I must be cautious.
"Ah! Yunoki sorry for alienating you again," I said carefully while I see a change in his demeanor.
"Well now Hihara, are you going to start telling me what's bothering you?" he said while he sits on the chair across me.
"EH!-Yunoki its not easy for me to spill this out," I said nervously to him while I tap my head.
"Is this because you're secretly in love with someone?" he asks while he crosses his forearms and continues to stare at me. I certainly did not want to look at him straight and I know he sees how edgy I am talking to him.
"Umm-I would not say that I'm in l-o-v-e, maybe I just like her too much?" I replied to him in a shrill voice and I can hardly contain myself from being embarrassed.
"L-i-k-e h-e-r t-o-o much?" as he emphasized those words and I can hear Azuma lightly laughing at me and he said, "You're an Idiot, you are in love" Azuma added
"Say, since you're my best friend have you ever been in love with someone Yunoki?" I ask fretfully while I gradually lean myself by the casement. Then it was silence, so, I finally look at Yunoki to see why his quiet and spot him looking outside the window. Who could he be looking at? Then my curiosity got the best of me and looks outside myself and sees Kahoko walking with Nao and Mio happily.
"YES" Azuma replied while he beams at me. I then feel a sharp pain inside my heart as if someone just tore it into pieces. I wanted to scream but what do I have to do now. Azuma just made it clear that we are rivals and wait! did he even said that he like Hino?
"Umm Yunoki by any chance your referring to Hino-san? Hehehhhhh" I said awkwardly but I wanted to be sure before I get carried away.
Yunoki slowly turn his head and walk to my direction as he looks at me conspicuously. He then leans forward towards me, close enough where I can feel his breathing. My eyes widen.
"My my, what's with the sudden interest my friend?" he smirk guardedly at me. Then everything turns blur as I tremble down the floor.
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A/N sorry for the late update, I just had my midterms and I needed time to study and I did not want to rush this chapter. My car also won't start so yeah! it's been one hellacious week for me. Please review to make me feel better ;)
What is Detention?
-Punishment of being kept in school after hours mostly for the troublesome kids. Very common in elementary, middle schools and high schools and I have never been.
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