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It was already afternoon but Ryoma was dragged by the other Rikkaidai members. Ryoga followed them because he doesn't want is sister to be with Yukimura. Kurumi also followed because of her brother. Ryoma told Ryoga that they were just going to practice but Ryoga insisted. In the end, Ryoga won. After the practice, when the band members except Yukimura and Ryoma is gone,
"Yukimura, I want to talk to you alone." Ryoga told Yukimura firmly.
"Kurumi, will you go ahead of me?" Yukimura asked Kurumi. Kurumi don't want to but she knew that her brother won't allow her to stay.
"Okay" Kurumi answered.
"Ryoma, you too." Ryoga told Ryoma.
"It wasn't like I'm going to wait for you." Ryoma told Ryoga bluntly causing Ryoga to sweat drop. Ryoma and Kurumi went away and Yukimura and Ryoga did the same. The truth is Ryoma is really interested to why her brother wanted to talk to Yukimura. Her brother is over protective and always threatens any boys who come close to her but he always did that in front of her. She's really curious but she knew that if her brother did that, it was either really important or something that is better to not know of. She's really not sleepy so she went to the big tree. It became her hangout place. When she arrived, she saw Yukimura and Ryoga. She don't want to listen to their conversation so she decided that she should go away before the two notice her but,
"Long time no see, Yukimura." Ryoga sneered.
'Does aniki (brother) knew Yukimura from somewhere? If he knew, why didn't he tell me that?' Ryoma thought. It's rare for her brother to keep a secret to her. Ryoga will always tell her his secret no matter how small, unimportant or embarrassing it was.
"Excuse me but I don't clearly remember you. I think I know you from somewhere but I can't remember." Yukimura said politely.
Ryoma decided to stay after all Ryoga would surely tell her what they talk about.
Ryoga glared. "You have guts to say you forgot about me. Don't tell me you also forgot about my sister?" Ryoga asked. 'What's my connection with Yukimura?" Ryoma asked herself trying to remember her connection with Yukimura but every time she thinks, Sei's image always appeared inside her head.
"I didn't forget about her." Yukimura answered. Then, it hit him. 'Of course, he's Ryoma's brother that Ryoma used to talk about when were still young'
"I warn you, don't get close to my sister again. Do you think I'll forgive you after what you did to my sister, Yukimura… or should I say Sei?" Ryoga said.
With this said, Ryoma froze. 'That's why when I'm with Yukimura I always felt something familiar. That's why every time I see him, I think of Sei. Yukimura is… Sei. How can I be such an idiot? I'm sure he think I'm selfish again' Ryoma though sadly. Yukimura was the first friend she'd made since that day. To think that Yukimura, the one who help her trust again, is the same person as the one who broke her trust. She wanted to hurry up and get out of there as soon as possible. She doesn't want to hear anything they talk about anymore. Her body won't obey. Her feet are frozen. 'Please stop…' Ryoma begged. She's expecting Yukimura to say those words again. Having read it hurt really badly. She's sure that it much painful if she heard it directly from Sei, the person she loves.
"Ryoga-san, I'm sorry for what happened. That's not what I wanted to happen." Yukimura started.
"Then what? You'll continue deceiving her then break her heart again?" Ryoga asked furiously.
"I-"Yukimura was about to answer when they heard something. They saw Ryoma standing beside the tree. They knew she was about to cry.
"Ryo…ma?" Yukimura said.
"How long have you've been listening?" Ryoga asked.
Ryoma was about to run when she felt a pain of hand holding her arms, stopping her from leaving.
"Please let me explain." Yukimura said.
"So that you can trick me again and then hurt me again? Was what you've done not enough? I don't want to hear anything from you anymore. I don't want to be trick by you anymore!" Ryoma said with bangs covering her eyes. She's crying. 'I'm such a crybaby" Ryoma thought. "Please….stop. Can't you see I'm suffering? I don't want to hear those words directly from you. I'm scared. You don't have to tell me anymore. I know I'm a brat and a selfish crybaby so don't say anything." Ryoma told Yukimura trying hard to not show in her voice that she's crying. Yukimura let go.
"Even if you won't listen, I'll still say this." Yukimura said.
Ryoma covered her ears with her hands.
"I… That letter was not the one I send." Yukimura told her.
Ryoma let go of her ears.
"I never think of you as troublesome. I never did. I promise. I can never do that because… because… I love you. Even now I still do." Yukimura confessed.
"Why… Why should I believe you?" Ryoma asked.
"I don't care if you believe me. Someday, I can prove to you that I didn't send that letter. I just haven't found any evidence. Just wait. I'm sure someday you'll believe me. I-"Yukimura was about to continue when Ryoma hugged him.
"Stop. I believe in you. I can't doubt you no matter how I tell myself that. Just please don't leave me again. Promise me." Ryoma said softly, still crying.
Yukimura smiled. "I promise." Yukimura said.
Ryoma smiled and suddenly felt dizzy. She's really sleepy. She just let the drowsiness carry her away. Yukimura felt Ryoma stopped moving. "Ryoma?" Yukimura questioned.
"She's probably sleeping." Ryoga said.
"Oh." Yukimura almost forgot that Ryoga was there. He carried Ryoma bridal style. Ryoma's face seems so peaceful. Yukimura smiled softly. 'Ryoma is still the same. Even though she pretends to be cold to everyone, the kind Ryoma that I used to know is still here." Yukimura thought. As they were walking toward Ryoma's room,
"Don't think that just because Ryoma forgive you, I also forgive you. Even though she trusts you, I don't. If you happen o hurt her in any way, you'll be sorry." Ryoga said. 'It's been long since I last saw her face that peaceful. I guess he's the only one who can help Ryoma truly open up so now, I'll give him one more chance.' Ryoga thought. They continued walking.
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Author's note: How is it? Please give me idea on what to write in the next chapter. And thank for those who reviewed.