Chapter 11:
Tsuna's P.O.V.
It is still fresh in my mind. That time when Enma kissed Sumi. It was also the time that I started to become confused about my feelings. I hold Sumi dearly because she's my best friend but I also held Kyoko dear because she's my girlfriend. Sumi is special because she always rescues me when I have problems and she had gone too far like when she had tied her hair just for a childish promise. Kyoko is special because she's the girl I love. I don't know anymore!
Tomorrow will be the play and I feel like I am going crazy. I want to confront Sumi but how? Their house is just beside us but my problem is how to approach her. Of course it is hard to do especially I'm confuse right now. I want to talk it about her when I already sort things out. I started pulling out my hair. I want to slam this damn head of mine!
When Kyoko kissed me, there are a lot of emotions in Sumi's eyes. What if she's hurt? Why would Sumi be hurt? She doesn't like me in a romantic way. But what if she likes me like that, what will I do? Asking her real feelings about me is not the best option because if she says no then I have done another embarrassing thing. I need a very concrete answer that will justify all.
While I am sorting things out, I remember that I am going to treat Sumi tomorrow. I look for my piggy bank that is left untouchable for the last nine years. I'm sure I got some enough money here. As I pick it out, I started removing all of its contents and I am surprise that there is a piece of paper inside. I got too curious about it and open it. I got surprise to see what is inside the paper.
Tsunayoshi Sawada
Sumi Ashida
Forever and Always
Goal: I will make sure that Sumi will become the next Mrs. Sawada!
This is it. This is all I need to justify everything. I run outside of our house to talk to Sumi. I know now. She is not just a best friend; she's more than a best friend. Why I am so blind? I am blinded by Kyoko's popularity. I worship Kyoko and I never realize that I already forgot the promises I made to Sumi when we are still young. At least this one was written.
When I reach the gate, I saw Sumi walking out of their door while holding a lollipop. Her hair was tied in a messy bun. She's wearing a baggy sweatshirt
"Sumi!" I yelled
"Oh? Yes? What?" Sumi asked
"I want to talk." I said
"About what?" Sumi asked
"Everything. Take a look at this. You remember this one?" I asked
"Sawada Tsunayoshi and Sumi Ashida, forever and always. Goal, I will make sure Sumi will become the next Mrs. Sawada. I remember this. It's a childish promise we made. What about this?" she asked
"I want to talk it about you. "
"Silly Tsuna, if you really want to talk it about me, come here on the day after the play." Sumi said
"The day after the play?" I asked
"Yeah, I will be very busy that's why you can come here on that time." Sumi said
"Ok, I'll come. I love you Sumi- koi." I said
I hope that she will not take it as a best friend love. I will make sure that Sumi will become the next Mrs. Sawada.
Sumi's P.O.V.
"Ok, I'll come. I love you Sumi- koi."
Tsuna, you idiot. Why are you always late? When he's gone, I go inside my room and started to cry again. He's idiot! He's the most idiot person that I've ever known. Deep inside me, I'm happy that he had said that. I don't know if it's on a best friend way or in the way I want it but I like it.
Though this happiness is partial, I will always remember it. Tomorrow, will be the start of something new. I heard a knock on my door and it was my mother looking worried to me.
"You lied to Tsuna. You told him to come here the day after the play." Mama said
"I know. Mama, when I'm gone, please does tell everything to Tsuna on that day. "
"Sure I will tell everything to him. Just have a sleep now Sumi." Mama said
As I sleep, a tear rolled in my cheeks. It's a goodbye right now Tsuna. I hope that we will see each other again.
On the next day, my mother prepared me the clothes that I am going to wear when I leave. As I take a bath, everything flashbacks to me. The day we met, the day I realize I like him and the day I broke my heart because of him. I sigh in my thoughts. Tsuna and I have shared a lot of memories besides we've been friends for nine years.
When I got out of the bathroom, I put my clothes on which my mother picks for me. I brush my hair and check myself before leaving the mirror. I will definitely miss Japan so much. It's already 8 o' clock and the play will starts at exact 8: 15. As I go downstairs, my luggages are being put inside the car. Papa is kind enough to send some of his men to escort me to the airport. Mama had agreed on me that she will show up in the school so that no one will notice that I am not there and if someone does so, she will come up an excuse.
"Sumi- sama, let's go now."
"Yes." I replied
As we left the house, I ask the driver to take a stop at the Namimori Middle School. When we stop, I saw Tsuna walking with Gokudera and Yamamoto. They look at my way and I'm really thankful that the window is tinted. I told to the driver that we should leave now. As I leave the place, I am trying not to cry.
This is it. I have reached the airport and I am being escorted by those men in black suits. Of course papa will be this strict in terms of security. He's a well- known person. I am going to ride the private plane that papa send and that is for security reason. When the plane takes off, it is now goodbye Japan and welcome France.
I hope that even though we're far away from each other Tsuna, we will still remain the same.
Tsuna' P.O.V.
I was walking with Gokudera and Yamamoto when a black car stops. I wasn't able to see who the person is inside but I don't mind either. I was really happy that Kyoko and I don't have hard feelings towards each other and she told me that she will support me towards Sumi. Everyone in the gang knows my plan in asking Sumi.
When the play starts, I was looking for Sumi but she's not around. I look at the audience and I only saw Ms. Fujiwara, Sumi's mother. She's sitting beside my mother and I am starting to wonder where Sumi is. After the play, I approach Ms. Fujiwara to ask were Sumi is.
"Ms. Fujiwara, why Sumi is not here?" I asked
"She's kind of busy right now. I already told the teacher that she's busy." Ms. Fujiwara said
When everyone left, our section has some party. We are congratulated by our teacher in our success. I got home about 7 in the evening and I decided to take a rest earlier. I'm really exhausted. Tomorrow… I smile at the thought because I am so excited.
As tomorrow comes, I immediately take a bath. I immediately go downstairs and I got really surprise. Everyone is here including my friends. Sumi's mother is also here.
"Tsu- kun, thanks God you're here now. Sumi's mother had something to tell." Mama said
"Well, I'm sorry if I lie yesterday. Sumi is not busy or anything."
"Then where is she yesterday?" I asked
"Sumi had fled from Japan to France to continue studying there. Her father told us that he is going to have Sumi in his side and I am about to fly there too tomorrow."
"What do you mean? Sumi is in France? Why doesn't she tell me?" I asked
"She wants to leave peacefully. She had thought that if you know about her departure, you'll look for her in the airport."
"But… I thought that everything is now alright…" I said
"Please take this. I don't know what it is but Sumi had given that to me to give it to you."
I take the tape that Sumi's mother gives to us. At least she doesn't leave because she's dying. I put the tape in the player and play it. So it was a recording from Sumi.
"Hey guys! Well yeah, I'm definitely not there anymore when you see this but I want to tell you guys I really love you! No crying please, I'm not dying or what. I'm only flying overseas to study and to live. Papa is going to have me living with him together with mama. Guess what? I am now Sumi Francoise Ashida Beaufort! That's my real name guys and I know its mouthful. I am really sorry if I don't tell this to you because I don't want to be dramatic. I don't like you guys running on your way to the airport to stop me. You know me guys; I don't like being the damsel in distress. To start, I want to thanks Yamamoto for the wonderful sushi, Ryohei for persuading me to go EXTREME, Gokudera for acting like an older brother, I salute you, Mukuro and Chrome for letting me to know you, to Hibari for not biting me to death when I got late one time, to Lambo who always comes to our house for chocolates, to Bianchi for acting as a big sister, to Reborn for acting as a father though you look like a baby, to Haru for showing my pictures that's why I got chased, to Nana- san who already adopted me like her own daughter, to Kyoko for being kind to me, to Enma who becomes a crying shoulder, to the rest of the gang for making funny memories with me and last but not the least, to my ever wonderful best friend Tsuna! I have a lot of things to tell you but I want you to know the most important one, I love you Tsuna- fish! Did I blurt it out? Oh well really, I love you Tsuna- fish, though you keep broking my heart and sometimes fixing it. I think this message is too long so I'm now ending this, I will miss you guys. I don't know when we are going to see each other but I hope that nothing will change to all of us! By the way Dame- Tsuna, go for Kyoko! BYE BYE! Love lots from me!"
The video ended and my tears are unstoppable. I look at everyone and they are also crying. We have the rights you know; we all have this soft spot for her. Though Hibari and Mukuro don't cry I think they are really sadden about Sumi's departure.
She had left without knowing what my true feelings towards her are. I think I am going to spend High School and College without Sumi on my side. I think I am going to be independent from now on. After that scene, the gang and I stayed. I want to know who Sumi's father is. If I know him, then maybe meeting Sumi in the future will not be hard. Besides, I am going to be a mafia boss so why not.
Gokudera started searching the internet by typing Sumi's name. And there it is, Sumi Francoise Beaufort. We have found out that Sumi's father is Claude Beaufort, a multi- billionaire and Sumi is his only child. I think remembering his name will not be that bad right?
"What are your plans now Dame- Tsuna?" Reborn asked
"I have some motivation to take the place as the Vongola Boss." I said
"That's the spirit my student, now hurry up. You have a goal to reach!" Reborn said