A/N: I wrote a second story by the way. Check it out if you want. It's called "One Life". I don't think I'm going to continue it. Hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I'd like to thank PokeRyu, Roxy-Chan (Guest), Samantha-Sama, and Musiclover (Guest) for reviewing my previous chapter. You guys made me happy and encouraged me to get my lazy butt off my bed! Sorry it almost took me a month like usual now.

Another Promise

Kido's POV

I pulled out my key and unlocked the door. Lazily, I kicked off my shoes and had put on my slippers. I sighed and ran my hand through my hair. Then, I walked through the hallway and had removed my slippers when I arrived at my bedroom. As soon as I saw the bed, I ran and jumped right onto it. My head was buried in my pillow, pondering about what had happened just twenty minutes ago. "What the hell, Kano," I muttered to my pillow. "Kano, Seto, and Ayano..." I whispered. "How do they all know each other? Well Ayano probably doesn't know about them anymore." I rolled to my back with my arms spread out on my bed and gazed up at the ceiling light.

"Hm? What's this?" I asked Kano.

"Ah that's..."

I grabbed the picture frame and scrutinized it. I gasped. My eyes widened because I thought that they were deceiving me. I almost dropped the picture frame. No. It couldn't be. But why? How? What does this mean? My mind is filling up with so many questions. My heart is beating so fast. I can feel sweat forming on my forehead. I just don't understand, because there on my hands was a picture of a younger Seto, Kano, and my former best friend smiling.

"Kano, why do you have a picture with Ayano?"

We stood on the grass of the riverbank. It was so silent that only the passing of cars and the wind could be heard. Heck, I could even hear my own rapid heartbeats. I was waiting impatiently for his reply. I have so much to ask him, but the only words I could manage to ask him right now was why he had a picture with Ayano. Seto was also in the picture...Damn it. More questions are popping up in my head.

"How do you know that the girl's name is Ayano?" He asked in a quiet voice, barely breaking the silence. Oh, so you're going to avoid my question with another question? Not-uh. I pointed to the back of the picture. The photo contained their names on the back and the date in which the photo was taken on. Hm, how convenient. Thank God, I just realized that a few seconds ago.

"Oh," was all he said. God dammit. Just answer the question already. What the heck is taking him so long? "Why does it matter to you? It's not like you know her. Wait a minute...Don't tell me you're jealous? Awww. Does Kido have feelings for me?" He asked with his stupid grin I hated. I clenched my fists. That's it! I ran up to him and grabbed the collar of his shirt.

"Don't mess with me!" I started shouting. "Why can't you just tell me?" I asked and then I felt my eyes waver a bit. I noticed two guys walking by, but I ignored them. Apparently, Kano didn't. His grin disappeared. The next thing he did left me speechless. He grabbed my hand that was just holding his collar a few seconds ago and then pulled me to his chest. I was squirming. I wanted to punch his chest and break free, but I couldn't. When the hell was he this strong? He leaned closer to me and whispered, "I'm sorry. I'll tell you tonight. Please, stay likes this for a while until they're gone. Then, can you go home, please?" Kano begged.

I looked at his eyes. They looked so uneasy. I've never seen him like this before. His eyes were full of a mix of emotions. He looked angry, sad, and worried all at the same time. He was serious. I nodded my head and slowly hugged him back. Our second hug. I heard his heartbeat. It was beating fast like mine. What's making him so uneasy? Eventually, he had released me and I walked home by myself.

He's going to clear up everything tonight, right? How? Should I call him or wait? No. It's his birthday, so he and his dad are probably spending time together right now. I wonder...Does he and Seto know about Ayano's lost memories?

I rolled off my bed and stood up. I should finish my homework, I thought, as I sat on my desk. I took out my student notebook and pencil case from my school bag. I have to peruse a few textbook pages and complete questions from a math worksheet. Then, I need to take some notes. While perplexed on a math problem, I tapped my lead pencil perpetually. Then, I remembered something Kano told me.

"I used to have a friend who would say when you're feeling sad, then smile. It'll make you feel better."

I no longer heard the continuous tapping of my pencil. I looked down and picked it up from the floor. He told me that the first day we met at the park on April. Ah. It makes sense now. Ayano was the friend who told him to smile. Those two really are alike. Always hiding their true feelings...Pretending to be happy to make others happy. "It pisses me off so much!" My fist banged onto my desk.

"How can they always smile like that?" Kano lost his mother and had been living with the thought of killing his own mom for fifteen years. Ayano always smiled no matter how mean I acted towards her. I've never even seen them cry..." I said to myself. Because they're strong, I thought. I'm not as strong as them. I'll probably never understand how people like them exist...

If my parents were still alive and if my sister was still here, I wonder what they would have said if I asked them about Kano and Ayano. The sudden ringtone of my cell phone made my whole body jump. I looked at the screen, thinking it would be my aunt checking up on me. I was in her care after the accident. She's currently on business travel, so I live by myself for now. Kano's name was on the screen..

"Took you long enough."

"My, my. Someone's impatient." He is definitely wearing a smirk right now.

"Shut up..." I muttered. He chuckled in response.

We were silent for a minute. "Kido, what were you like in the past?" he asked me.

"I don't know. Ordinary? I guess I was kind of distant." I replied, confused in why he asked that. "Ah. I see. Well, I wasn't exactly what you called a good role model in my junior high school years." I heard Kano say. Why is he telling me this?

"S-stop. What the heck are you saying? Why?" I said uneasily and pressing the cell phone to closer to my face

"You wanted to know about Ayano, the girl from the picture, remember? I'm explaining everything to you." He replied in a serious tone. "Why can't you tell me face-to-face?" I asked. "I can't face you right now." Kano said.

"To make this story short, I met Ayano one day. She...had an effect on me. I changed because of her. I am who I am today because of her. One day, she just forgot about me. I thought it was a sick, twisted joke at first, but it wasn't. She actually forgot every conversation we shared. Everything..." As he told me this, I inhaled sharply and my eyes widened a bit. Because of me.

"So how do you know Ayano? Don't try to deny it. You said her name before in April. I remembered that." he said. My heart dropped. He knows...

Before I could say anything, he said, "You don't need to tell me now. I'll wait. Even if it takes a month, or a year, or even four years, I'll wait."

"I don't think you can wait that long." I pointed out.

"I will." he said in a determined voice.

"No matter when I tell you, you'll still hate me when you hear my story." I told him.

"Kido...I'll never hate you."

"Liar."

"I'm being honest! I promise. I promise I'll never hate you. I promise I'll wait for you to tell me."

"Y-you shouldn't make promises you can't keep." I argued back. Like she did. Like I did. We never got to be in the music club together.

"Then, I'll pinkie promise!" He exclaimed.

"Wha-" Knock knock. I heard it through my cell phone.

It couldn't be him, right? I quickly walked through the hallway and opened my door. There was an idiot by my door, standing in front of me. He smiled as he saw me.

"I thought you didn't want to talk face-to-face." I reminded him, still talking on the cell phone. He ignored what I said and hung up. I put my cell phone away. He held out his pinkie towards me. I looked at him with a helpless expression. I heard Ayano's voice in my head.

"Hey Kido! When we go to high school together, let's join the music club!"

"Wait what if the high school doesn't have a music club?"

"Then you'll just have to make one then!"

"Pinkie swear, Kido."

"God, you're so childish."

I was hesitant because I was contemplating. What if he did break it? After all, I was the one that made Ayano forget all about his existence. I don't want to...lose him. He's also precious to me just like how Ayano was. They are the two most important people to me in this world. I lost Ayano. I'm going to lose Kano when he finds out my secret.

"You're so childish. " I told him. He laughed.

"You better keep your promise." I'm such an idiot for acquiescing. I'll just regret it and be forlorn. I felt our pinkies locked together. His pinkie was so warm compared to my cold one. When our pinkies had let go of each other, I immediately wrapped my arms around him.

"Y-you better keep your promise!" I repeated.

"Kido..."

"I'm serious." I said, still embracing him. I don't want him to see my face.

He slowly returned my embrace and said, "Yeah."

"Kano..."

"Hm?"

"What happens if you break this promise?"

"I won't. I'll definitely keep this promise. Then, I'll make more promises and keep them, too."

These were the words I was so grateful to hear...

I finally solved that complex math problem after Kano left. It wasn't that complicated as I thought. I should really be paying more attention in class and getting more sleep. I took a warm shower after completing my homework and looked out at my window. I loved stargazing. It always calms me down.

"Oh wow. It's a shooting star." I said to myself. This is my first time actually seeing one.

It's actually a meteoroid entering Earth's atmosphere, though. Should I make a wish? I suddenly saw the faces of Ayano and then Kano.

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I wish that Kano didn't hate me.

Even though he promised, I still have some doubt. I know. I could have wished for something like Ayano remembering me. To be honest, I'm not sure why I didn't wish for that instead...

A:N/ Sorry. This is shorter and different than recent chapters. It wasn't one of my best either. I don't know why. Did you guys like this chapter? I'm on my spring break with no homework. I hope future chapters will be better and longer.

This chapter only had Kano and Kido and it wasn't really cheerful and warm. It was kind of bittersweet. The other characters will appear in the next chapter. I didn't really explain Kano's past much, but there are a few clues throughout the story about his past. It was in Kido's POV only, too. I didn't enjoy this chapter as much. Don't forget to review. I really want to know your opinion, especially on this chapter. Writing advice is also welcomed. Thank you for reading. Okay. I'm done bye. c:

P.S.

I made a book cover for Lost in Music. It turned out bad. Anyways, it's Kido making a wish. I tried...