Chapter 5
The sun shone proudly in the sky, brighten up the day in the Iwazuka Kingdom. The citizens of the kingdom were restless as the Iwazuka Festival is around the corner, with now also being the season of the fruits and crops are fruiting.
But it is an everyday cycle for Tachibana Makoto. Every day is a busy day for her. Sending her siblings to school, helping her mother with housework, learning, etc. But she never detested these, instead love her current life.
And of course, with the additional man that stepped into her life, she couldn't be happier.
"Mako-chan dear, you should get ready aren't you?" Mrs. Tachibana asked as she putting down the breakfast. Makoto shook her head.
"It's fine mom, there's still plenty of time before going to the library." Makoto answered softly and this somehow bring the confused look upon Mrs. Tachibana feature. "Library?" She asked and Makoto hummed happily in response. She missed Sousuke already and they supposed to meet again today.
"But dear, aren't you supposed to be going to the dancing class today?" Mrs. Tachibana stated and this time it's Makoto who seem bewildered by her mom statement.
"Eh? Why?" At this Mrs. Tachibana let out a sigh. "Mako-chan, you did promise Nagisa-chan to help her with the dancing class for the upcoming festival right?" Makoto's eyes widen and she slapped her forehead and let out a soft groan.
"Oh my God, I forgot about the dancing class… Thank you so much for reminding me mom, I better go prepare now!" And with that, Makoto dashed to her room leaving her puzzled mother behind.
"Since when she's so eager to go to the library?"
Makoto reached out for her dancing outfit and tambourine into her bag. How can she forgot about the class, she went to help every year and here she is, forgotten the usual routine cause by the raven head male that supposed to meet in the library. Makoto pull the back over her shoulder and ran down stair.
"Mom! I'll be going now!" She spoke up as she ran up to her mother and landed a kiss on the older woman cheeks. "See ya!" As Makoto about to turned around, a tight gripped on her wrist stopped her steps and she looked down to her smiling mother.
"Makoto dear, eat your breakfast first." Mrs. Tachibana started and Makoto shook her head. "But mom! I already late! I supposed to meet Nagisa an hour ago!"
"Makoto." With a sigh, Makoto hesitantly sat on the chair. "Thank you for the food." She mumbled and began to eat her breakfast. Mrs. Tachibana sat in front of her daughter with a smile.
"If you don't eat your breakfast, how can you teach the children dear? You'll get tired faster than usual by then." Mrs. Tachibana lectured as Makoto obediently heard her mother like a good child. An unusual silence came from the woman and this caught Makoto attention. Makoto look up from her food and notice her mother staring on her.
"What is it mother?"
"Oh no, it's nothing. I just wondering if you have found anyone yet?"
"Ughh!" Makoto chocked on her bread and quickly gulped down water into her throat. She let out a relieved sighed. "W-W-What is that supposed to mean?!" Makoto questioned, her face already flustered red and Mrs. Tachibana laughed.
"I just worried dear. I want a grandchild before I closed my eyes forever." At this Makoto covered her face in embarrassment, groaning.
"Mom please stop…" Mrs. Tachibana chuckled as she reached out to her daughter hand and gently hold Makoto's hand.
"My dear Makoto, if you do like someone right now, whoever it is, remember I'll always support you alright?" Makoto eyes widen and stared at her mother, then she smiled.
"Thank you mother." Makoto shyly nodded and stood up. "I'm going now mother. Thank you for the food." Makoto kissed her mother's cheeks and went off to the school.
xXx
Weeks went by, the kingdom still busy yet excited for the upcoming festival and Makoto also not excluded from the busy environment around by teaching the children the traditional dance of the kingdom.
On the other hand, in the castle…
"Sousuke, double check this document will you?" Rin waved the document, but no response coming from his advisor. Rin let out an annoyed grunt and eyed towards Sousuke.
"Hello, earth to Sousuke." Rin called again but noo, Sousuke seem to be in space. Rin let out a loud sighed and throw his scroll to Sousuke's head.
"What the hell Rin…?" Sousuke groaned as he rubbed his sore head, glaring at the king. Rin scoffed.
"Well, someone spacing out while we have hella of work here." Sousuke clicked his tongue at Rin answer and yawns loudly, catching the king attention.
"Sousuke, you look restless lately. Somet hing happen?" Rin asked worriedly whilst Sousuke pinching his hurting temple, groaning.
"I'm fine. Just haven't had enough sleep these past days…" Sousuke replied and Rin huffed. "Why? Is it because I gave you too much work?" Rin mocked and Sousuke smirk at this.
"Actually no, but you didn't give me as much work as you usually do though." Sousuke commented as Rin laid back into his chair, sighing tiredly.
"Then if that's not the case, why are you looking so depressed? I swear you will scare kids away with that look." Rin laughed at his own joked which making Sousuke grumbles. "Stop making fun of me idiot." Sousuke said angrily and stretches his back. Rin went silence and he slowly grin while staring at his friend.
"This is about Makoto isn't it?" loud crack came from Sousuke's back. "Ack! My back!" Sousuke yelped and bend forward, cursing under his breath. Rin chuckled at this in amusement. "Shut up Rin…" Sousuke grumbles.
"So, what did Makoto do this time?" Rin asked and finally Sousuke let out sigh. "Makoto… Hasn't come for weeks. So I was wondering if her family forbid her to come here. Or she hates me." Sousuke confessed and the room turn silent. Sudden laughter came from Rin, startling the bigger man.
"Oh my God Sousuke. Did you seriously just told me that?!" Rin spoke between laughter making Sousuke cheeks redden slightly and pout. "Who have ever thought that Yamazaki Sousuke actually doesn't sleep for nights just because of this?!" Rin roared in laughter which annoyed Sousuke more and more.
"Cut that out Rin! Seriously, it's not even funny!" Sousuke scold, Rin breathing ragged from laughing too much. Sousuke glaring at the king, annoyed by his sudden outburst. Rin grinned at his best friend, stood up and walk towards the window, admiring the city.
"Hey, I just remembered something."
"About what?" Sousuke groaned and Rin just rolled his eyes. "Calm down you angry man. I just remembered that around this time of year, Makoto always helped Nagisa at the dancing school." At this, Sousuke perked up and turn towards Rin from his works.
"Dance school?" Sousuke asked and Rin nodded. He sat on the window seat, eyeing the city. "You know Nagisa right? The Goddess of Dancing as they called her. She's teaching at the dancing school and since they're always held dancing performance every festival, Nagisa always asked Makoto for helped." Rin explained, Sousuke's lips twitch upward. Makoto dancing huh…?
"Dude, don't grin like that. You creeping me out." Rin commented, disgust look on his face and Sousuke just rolled his eyes. "At least she could tell me about this…" frown appeared on the raven head male and Rin sigh.
"She might forgot about you?" Rin teased, receiving a grunt from Sousuke. "Relax, you thinking too much. There's no way she dislike or hates you. She still have her own life, you need to remember that." Rin spoke as Sousuke let out a tired sigh and laid back against his chair. "Besides, she likes you. So there's no way she hates you." Rin smirked and Sousuke throw a crumbling paper towards Rin. "Shut up!" Sousuke grumble with a red face.
"Well," Sousuke spoke up and stood, earn a sigh from the king. "I'm going to see Makoto now."
"Not so fast Sousuke." Rin called out, staring at Sousuke. "You tired as hell, I can see that. You can see her tomorrow. Right now I want you to go to your room, and have some sleep." Rin suggested.
"I'm fine Rin." Sousuke argued and Rin's eyes narrowed. "You going to pass out if you going to the city like that. And you might lost if you went there blindly. I'll give you the map to the school tomorrow." Rin ordered.
"Don't babied me Rin."
"I'm not, but you force me to do this. Now go before I'll give more work." Rin commanded and Sousuke reluctantly walk out from the office towards his room. Well, it might be nice to finally have some sleep…
Rin sigh tiredly and sat back on his chair, eyeing the scattered works on his huge desk. These works been ruining his mood, and right now what he really need is…
Knocks heard on the door and Rin spoke up soft 'come in'. The door opened to reveal his own queen.
"Rin, can I come in?" Haru interrupted his train of thought and a grin replaced the frowned. "Hey Haru." He called her tiredly as she walked towards him, swiftly sat on a clear spot on Rin's desk.
"Rin, you look pale." Haru whispered as she softly rubbed her palm against his cheek. Rin smiled at this and nuzzled onto her hand. "Nah I'm fine, just tired." Rin whispered and Haru smiled.
"So Haru, what are you doing here?" Rin questioned and Haru eyes widen slightly. She averted her eyes to side, avoiding Rin's loving gaze. Rin tilted his head in question and held her hand tightly.
"What's wrong Haru? Something's bothering you?" Rin worriedly ask and Haru shook her head. Her grip tighten in Rin's hand and Rin gave her an assuring smile. "If something's wrong, you can tell me Haru. You know that right?"
"I-I know Rin. It just…" Haru let out a sigh and look at her husband. "Rin, well… I-I-"
"RIN!" Door was slammed open, a man stood proudly at the entrance of the office. Haru glared as Rin blinked, both baffled by the man.
"Hey Rin! I came to visit!" The man waved excitedly and both Rin and Haru eyes widen in surprised and also bewildered.
"Kisumi?!"
"Hey! It's been a long time!" Rin excitedly stood up and walked towards the man and wrist bump. Haru on the other hand, glaring at the pink head man.
"Hmm? Oh Haru! So it is true that I heard the rumors you both got married! Man, you should've invited me to the wedding!" Kisumi beamed and cause the two blushed slightly.
"Kisumi, when did you get back here? How's your expedition going?" Rin asked and Kisumi chuckled. "Well, I just got back yesterday. I met Sousuke before and I swear, I thought he was a ghost or something." Rin grin his comment and Kisumi looked towards Haru.
"So Haru, how's your family?" Haru shrugged her shoulder and stood up. "Rin, I'm going to visit my parents. I'll be back soon." Rin gave her and understanding nod. Kisumi pouted and cross his arms over his chest.
"Oh come on Haru! We finally meet after so long!"
"We can meet later on. Anyway, I'm going now. See you." And with that, Haru walked out of the room, leaving the two man alone. The two sat on the window seat and began to chat everything that cross their minds.
"So Kisumi, met anyone special yet?" Rin sudden question startled the pink head man and Kisumi chuckled nervously at this.
"Well… not yet. But I was thinking for asking someone hand in marriage." Kisumi smiled at the thought and Rin raised his eyebrow at this. "And who is this girl?" A playful grin formed and Kisumi place his index finger on his lips.
"That's a secret."
Rin felt a tingling sensation inside him.
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Haru sat on the luxurious bed, Rin's head on her lap as she plays his red hair with her fingers softly, smiling as she heard his husband stories and complaints about the event of the day.
"And then Sousuke told me, 'Makoto… Hasn't come for weeks. So I was wondering if her family forbid her to come here. Or she hates me'. I swear I laughed so hard at his thought." Rin stifle back laughter as Haru raised her eyebrow in amusement.
"He really said that?" Rin nodded and Haru smiled softly at the thought. 'I see…' she thought, watching her husband nuzzled his face into her abdomen. "It's funny seeing him panic like that. I never see him like that at all." Rin added and Haru chuckled softly.
"Well, of course he is. He never had a lot of friend, always stuck in the castle since young. You and Makoto is his only friend I must say." Haru commented, Rin hummed in agreement. "He's been born and live in a strict family. Especially his father. He barely goes out, he didn't have much friend." Haru added and Rin eyes widen in surprised.
"You seem to know a lot about Sousuke, Haru." Rin remark and Haru just shrugged her shoulder.
"His mother and mine is a close friend, so we always met. But his father somehow interested to have me as his daughter-in-law." Haru told Rin and his eyes widen.
"You knew about it?" Rin laid his stomach on the bed, his eyes widen in disbelief. Haru let out a low snort and held Rin's hand gently.
"It was obvious. His father has been pushing me to marry his son but my father on the other hand told me that I should choose whoever I want to marry. So, here I am. Marrying to the person I love for a long time." Haru's confession has made Rin's cheeks redden, a large brimmed of tears in his eyes and Haru laughed.
"Haru, since when you are so cheesy?" Rin chuckled in embarrassment, staring lovingly at his wife as Haru wiped the tears away. "Blame yourself. Your cheesiness is contagious." Haru joked and they laughed.
"How about Kisumi?" Haru questioned and Rin raised his eyebrow.
"What? I thought you not interested in him?" At this, Haru gazed away from Rin. "I just wondering. It's not like I care about him." Haru answered and Rin let out a hum, knowing full well of Haru's excuses.
"Well, we talked. And he told me he was thinking for asking someone hand in marriage." Rin explained and Haru raised an eyebrow at this statement.
"And who is this girl?" Rin shrugged his shoulder. "It's a secret, as he say." Haru nodded in understanding. Well, of course Kisumi won't tell. He's the type that tell people after his project succeed.
Haru laid down on the bed, next to the king. Rin hold Haru closed to him, hugging her waist as Haru nuzzled her face against Rin's neck, enjoying Rin's warmth and manly scent. Haru closed her eyes, deep in thought. 'Should I tell him now?' Haru questioned herself and she gripped the bed sheet, giving herself a self-assurance confident.
"Rin, I have something to tell you." Haru spoke up, waiting for an answer from the man but only she heard was… a snore. Haru blinked and look up to see Rin already fast asleep. Haru stifle a laugh at this and peck his lips.
"You must be tired today. I'll tell you other time then. Good night." She turned around to reach the small fire lamp on the bed side table and blew off the light.
xXx
Early in the morning, Rin had started his work alone in his office. Arranging, reading, signing. The works kept repeating endlessly and he began to grow tired. A knock interrupted and he looked up to see freshen Sousuke.
"You late Sousuke." Rin grumbles, glaring up at his friend. Sousuke scratches his nape awkwardly, muttering a low 'sorry' under his breath. Rin let out another sigh and gave Sousuke a piece of paper.
"Whatever. Take this." Rin spoke up as Sousuke picked up the paper and his eyes widen as he scanned over the paper in his hand. "Oi Rin, this is…"
"I did promised you yesterday to give you the map to Makoto's school right? So yeah, you can go now if you want." Rin stated as he read another document tiredly, Sousuke felt guilty about this.
"Rin, I can see her anytime I want. I should help you instead." Sousuke volunteered and Rin let out another sigh, which Sousuke noted how tired the king is right now.
"No Sousuke, I'll be fine. You can go see Makoto right now and come back after you done. Don't take too long now alright?" Rin smiled at Sousuke and waved his hand. "Now go. Or I change my mind."
"Thanks buddy. I'll be back as soon as I can." And with that, Sousuke leaved the office.
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And unfortunately for Yamazaki Sousuke, he got lost. Again.
"Dammit, this map doesn't help at all…" Sousuke frown as he glaring down on the map. Well, now how is he supposed to know where is he?!
"Yamazaki-sama?" A voice called up to him and he turned around to see, "Ah, it's you Ryuugazaki." Sousuke spoke, Rei's eyebrow raised in confusion.
"So it is really you. What are you doing out here? Aren't you supposed to be with His Majesty right now?" Sousuke averted his eyes away from the guard, scratching his nape while thinking up excuses.
"His Majesty is currently busy and well, I was thinking to meet someone." Sousuke explained, Rei tilted his head to side. "But I saw you with a map just now. Are you probably going somewhere?" Rei questioned, alarming Sousuke about Rei's suspicious gaze on him. Sousuke let out a fake cough.
"Anyway Ryuugazaki," Sousuke spoke up, looking to the blue head man. "I've never been in this part of town unfortunately. So can you please guide me towards my destination?" Sousuke requested and Rei nodded in agreement.
"Where are you heading then Yamazaki-sama?" Rei asked and Sousuke feel reluctant. What if Rei laughed at him if he said he's heading to the dancing school? Or spreading fake rumors?
"You can trust me Yamazaki-sama. I'm not the type to spread around negative stories to people." Rei interrupted Sousuke's train of thought and the larger man sweat nervously. Is he really obvious to read?
"Well, I'm going to Raqs Dancing School." Sousuke whispered, causing Rei to blink then laughed. Sousuke jolted in surprised from Rei sudden outburst. "O-Oi! Don't laugh!" Sousuke snapped embarrassingly at Rei.
"I apologized Yamazaki-sama…" Rei spoke between his laughter and finally calmed down after a minute. "It just, never mind. I'm heading to the school as well. Come, I'll show the way." Rei smiled and they began their walk.
"So Ryuugazaki, what business do you have there?" Sousuke asked and suddenly Rei's cheeks turned red.
"Well, my girlfriend is one of the teacher at the school." Rei confessed and Sousuke low-whistle in amusement. "And who is this lucky girl then?" Rei's cheeks turned redder, eyes avoiding the tall man besides him.
"Hazuki Nagisa." Sousuke's eyes widen and turned towards Rei. "Nagisa? The GoddesS of Dancing? Now this is interesting, I never knew about this." Sousuke interrogate, getting interested to Rei love story.
"We prefer to keep it low-profile for now. And we still in the early stage of relationship, so there's nothing that I can tell." Rei manage to stutter out and Sousuke let out a chuckled.
"Well, if you didn't want to tell me, it's fine. As long as you don't tell anyone about what happen today." Sousuke commented and Rei nodded in agreement.
"Well, we here." Rei stopped and Sousuke looked up to see a sign on the gate written 'Raqs Dance School'. "Well, I'm going to search for Nagisa now. See you again Yamazaki-sama." And with that, Rei left Sousuke alone in front of the gate.
Sousuke gulped and decided to peek inside the school. He peeked and his eyes widen in awe. A familiar woman dancing in the middle of the crowd of children who's watching here. The woman dancing to the rhythm of the tambourine in her hand, her hips sways from left to right as her eyes closed, a huge grin plastered on her beautiful face.
The woman start singing, dancing while playing the tambourine as the children clapping along with the rhythm. Sousuke eyes won't leave the woman figure as she keep dancing in circle, twirling and shake the tambourine. It was beautiful.
Sousuke step closer to the group without noticing, the children alerted by the new presence and their eyes widen to see Sousuke, gazing in awe at the woman that dance with passion. The kids ignore him and continue to watch the woman dance, began to sing along to the song.
She finally stop dancing, stood back straight with a smile. "Makoto-sensei! That's so beautiful!" One of the girl cheered, followed by the others. Makoto laughed and she finally noticed an intimidating aura next to her. She looked up and her eyes widen.
"S-Sousuke?! W-What are you doing here?! How do you know I'm here?! S-Since when?!" Makoto blurted out questions, red hue began to creep on her cheeks. A boy blinked and look up to his teacher.
"He's been here since you began dancing Makoto-sensei." The boy told her causing her face redden to a bright tomato.
"A-Anyway! You guys have seen me dancing! Will you all practice harder now?" Makoto questioned the children, totally avoiding their current subject. The children whine but they comply their teacher request.
"Now, you all continue practicing first. I'm going to talk with my friend." Makoto told the children whilst pulling Sousuke away from them by his arm, resulting a light blush on Sousuke's cheeks.
"Now Sousuke, what exactly are you doing here?" Makoto asked and huffed. Sousuke scratches his nape as he avoided her curious gaze on him.
"Well, how should I put this…" Sousuke mumbled as Makoto tilted her head to side. "Go on." Makoto reassured him and Sousuke let out a long breathy sigh.
"Makoto, I actually—"
"Ahh! Mako-chan! Sou-chan!" A cheery voice interrupted and they turn around to see Nagisa with Rei. Makoto chuckled nervously and smile at the couple.
"Visiting again Rei?" Makoto ask and Rei nodded shyly.
"Yes Makoto-senpai. Good job today." Rei congrats the woman and Makoto nodded happily as gratitude.
"Sou-chan, I'm going to borrow Mako-chan for a while. Mako-chan, I need to show you something!" the young girl grin mischievously and Makoto followed Nagisa into the building. Sousuke sighed heavily and laid his back against the wall.
"So, you are meeting Makoto-senpai." Say Rei as he adjusted his red glasses. Sousuke raised his eyebrow in question. "Well, there's been rumor among the guards saying they've seen you with Makoto-senpai lately." Sousuke's eyes widen at this and suddenly Rei raised his hand up.
"No, I won't tell anyone about this. We promised didn't we?" Rei smiled proudly and Sousuke sigh again. Few minutes went by, awkwardness thicken in the air. Both men stood against the wall, watching the children practice dancing under another teacher watch.
"So, why do you call Makoto 'senpai'?" Sousuke broke the silence, startled the day-dreaming Rei. The blunette cough in awkwardness then a sheepish smile form on his lips.
"Well, I used to learn medicines under Dr. Tachibana, Makoto-senpai helped a lot back then. And I also learn martial arts and handling weapons under Haruka-senpai herself." Rei confessed, earning an amused whistle from Sousuke.
"That's pretty awesome. No wonder Mikoshiba speak highly of you." Sousuke smiled at Rei and Rei nodded. "Thank you Yamazaki-sama."
"Ah Rei-chan! You did not talk badly about me right?!" Nagisa suddenly pop up, scaring the men. Nagisa puffed her cheeks, eyeing her boyfriend. "What did you talk about? It's not about me right?" Nagisa asked again and Rei chuckled nervously.
"Of course not. Now Nagisa-chan, we better get going now. I'll see you around Makoto-senpai, Yamazaki-sama." Rei nodded respectively whilst Nagisa waving her arms.
"Bye bye Mako-chan! Sou-chan!" Sousuke eye twitches hearing the nickname given by Nagisa. "Bye Nagisa." Makoto waved back, watching the two leave the school ground.
"Why did they leave early?" Sousuke asked and Makoto shrugged her shoulder. "Nagisa told me that Nagisa need to register for the performance at the festival." Makoto explained and Sousuke nodded, satisfied enough with the answer.
Sousuke felt awkward. It's been a while since he met this beauty and the thought og he willing to come all the way from the castle to this school just to meet his crush making him nervous for some odd reason. He gazed towards Makoto at his side, silently admiring her beauty.
"Sousuke, you still haven't tell me why are you here." Makoto break the ice and Sousuke sweat drop. This woman can be straightforward huh?
"Well…" Sousuke started, scratching his cheek. "You haven't come to the castle lately and I was worried. Then Rin told me you always help Hazuki with the school every time the festival is nearing." Makoto chuckled at his explanation.
"Yeah, I'm sorry for not telling you. It' my fault." Makoto muttered, smiling at Sousuke. The man let out an awkward cough.
"Makoto, listen, I—"
"Sensei! Is this your boyfriend?!" A girl chimed and the children from before quickly swarmed around the two adults. Sousuke shifted uncomfortably under the children stares as Makoto laughing shyly.
"No no, he's a good friend of mine." Makoto spoke up and Sousuke swore he felt an arrow fly through his heart. Ouch.
"Yeah, I'm her boyfriend." Sousuke spoke up and Makoto's eyes widen. "Don't you think we both suited each other?" A smirk form on Sousuke's lips, Makoto's cheeks turn redder.
"W-Wait Sousuke!" Makoto whispered as hitting the man arm slightly, receiving laughter from Sousuke himself. A boy stomped out from the group, giving Sousuke a glare that supposedly scared Sousuke away but Sousuke just held back laughter.
"Nuh uh! You can't have Makoto-sensei! I'm the one who's going to marry her when I grow up!" The boy shouted as he grabbed Makoto's hand. Sousuke smirked.
"Is that so? We will see boy." Sousuke grinned and kiss Makoto's hand teasingly, causing both woman and the children to gasp. "Sousuke!" Makoto pull her hand away, blushing deeply.
"N-N-Now children! L-Let's play a game shall we!" Makoto interrupted, earning whined from the children. Makoto let out a sigh of relief and glare at Sousuke with a pout.
Sousuke entertained the boys by playing simple game of soccer with the rattan ball as the girls play house with Makoto. An hour past and the children finally went back home after the school finish. Makoto locked the door while Sousuke waiting for the woman.
"You know Sousuke, you don't need to wait for me." Makoto spoke up and looked up at the man with a smile, and Sousuke smiled back.
"Nah, I can wait. I'll take you home." Sousuke proposed and Makoto raised an eyebrow at this. Sousuke sighed and scratch his neck awkwardly. "I mean, if you want to?" Sousuke coughed and Makoto giggled.
"Sure. It's been a while since we talked anyway." Makoto smiled at him and a grin appeared on his face. They began their walked, the distance between them is a feet apart. But somehow, the air surrounding them is… awkward.
"You really great with kids Sousuke-sama." Makoto said, twirling her thumbs nervously. She felt so nervous somehow. She should getting use to Sousuke by now, but for some reason, she's feeling so nervous.
"Not really. Honestly, I just play along with them." Sousuke admitted and Makoto sniggered at this. "But they like you." Makoto notified him, making him sigh in defeat.
"Well, if you say so. I can't argue with you anymore." Sousuke scoffed, making the woman grinned in pride. They began to talk and talk and talk with no end, enjoying each other company and also, their feelings.
Sousuke gazed towards Makoto, his heart thumping fast. What should he do now? Should he ruined this wonderful atmosphere? But they almost at her house. He gulped and sighed. Alright.
"Makoto." Sousuke halted his steps, followed by Makoto. The woman blinked and tilted her head to side, her eyes stared at the man with curious.
"Sousuke?" she called out. Sousuke took both of her hands into his, her eyes widen. "S-Sousuke?" she called again, flustered by his sudden action. What is this? Is something wrong with Sousuke?
Sousuke lips pressed upon Makoto's knuckles as his teal eyes gaze on her lovingly. Makoto's cheeks redden, eyes screwed shut as she stuttering out incoherent words that trying to explain somehow, somehow…!
"Makoto, I love you." Her eyes widen hearing those words, coming from the man she had fallen in love with. Makoto lips parted, too stunned to say anything. Her heart thumping uncontrollably while she's still pondering and processing the words that Sousuke had said.
This man, love her? The man that has been in her mind for a while, the man that making her confused and lost, said he love her? What should Makoto do? But, her father told him that…
Sousuke gripped her hands tighter, waking her up from the train of thought. Makoto looked up to him, noticing how honest those eyes of his is. "Makoto, do you hear me?" Sousuke called softly and she nodded.
"Y-Yes Sousuke, but our family is—"
"I don't give a damn about our family relation Makoto," Sousuke cut off, startling her as his hand held her cheek softly. "I love you, for a long time you hear me? Since the night at saw you singing at the lake five years ago. I never took my eyes off you, I never see another woman. All I see is you." Sousuke confessed, his voice hinted hope.
"But I'm not pushing you, if you don't want to, it's fine…" he trailed off, disappointed by Makoto's lack of reaction. Did he do something wrong? The timing and pace is right, and he supposed to be ready to be rejected. But here he is, shaken, too scared that she might rejected him.
Makoto's eyes soften and she gently rub his cheek, Sousuke's eyes widen in disbelief.
"Makoto?" he muttered her name.
"Sousuke, I—"
"Onee-chan!" Both of them startled by the shout and Makoto took a few steps back then turned around to see Ran and Ren running towards them in hurry. They stopped in front of Makoto, wheezing.
"Ran! Ren! What happen?!" Makoto worriedly crouched down to their level. Ran huffed out a breath and looked up to her sister.
"I-It's Haru-chan…!" Ran started. "S-S-She..!" Ran sat on the ground tiredly, making Makoto anxious. "S-She passed out! F-Father asked us to call you!" Ren continued, and Makoto's eyes widen.
"What?!" Sousuke and Makoto yelped in unison and they looked at each other.
"Sousuke, we need to go. Now."
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Sorry for the long wait. Thank you for read. Please RNR.