DATE AND TIME: AUGUST 3RD, 11:40
POV: Hikaru
I open the door to our bedroom, book bag in hand. I glance over at Karo's sleeping figure. If I woke him, I would have to explain myself, tell him that I wasn't able to face him after his confession, to tell him I was leaving for a while.
I couldn't do that.
Tiptoeing to the dresser, I grab a handful of random clothes, stuffing them in my bag as quietly as possible.
Kaoru stirs in his sleep and I stop, holding my breath and counting to 30 before continuing. After taking my toothbrush and a number of other hygienic products, I make my way back to the door.
"Leaving?"
I freeze. He had probably been awake this entire time.
"Y–yeah." I whisper, hanging my head down in defeat.
"For how long?" His voice is hushed to the point where I have to strain my ears to hear him.
"It's none of your business Kaoru!" I snap, sharply turning my head to look at him. He isn't looking at me though, so I can't see the emotion that may be running through him.
"I'm...sorry." I sigh. "I don't know when I'll be back."
It is the truth. I have no idea whether I'll return tomorrow, or next month. I just need time.
"...Okay. Goodbye then." Kaoru whispers. I take a step out of the room.
And then, in an even quieter voice,
"I love you."
I don't respond. I dash down the stairs as the tears i hadn't known i was holding, begin to overflow.