Hachi was laying her head against the bare chest of Takumi. Hachi couldn't get the image of Yasu and Nana kissing out of her head, no matter how hard she tried. Hachi was hurting, more than she would ever think that she would. With a quick glance she looked at the ring finger that now showed no ring. Hachi was quiet as Takumi went on and on about the band. Then suddenly, he began to talk about Nobu. Like they were lovers. Which only hurt Hachi even more. How could she just sleep with a guy? Then again, Hachi was used to this. Sleep with one person, to ease the pain from another. Hachi took in a deep breath, "Can we not?" Hachi asked,
"Can we not, what?" Takumi asked as a reply,
"About love, and that sort of thing. And this. What we just did." Hachi mumbled. She slowly sat up, and swung her legs over the bed. The petite female walked into the bathroom, and slid down the now closed door. "Why did you have to do this to us, Nana?" Hachi thought, as the tears just continued to run down her features. Of course she had no clue this was planned out by Yasu. Of whom was now regretting everything. "Nana, why? You promised." Hachi thought. After about an hour, she got up and washed away the trail that was from the tears. Her eyes were red and puffy. She took in a deep breath, and looked at Takumi who was fast asleep. She didn't even bother to get into bed with the male. She walked to the chair that sat right before the window, and of course flashbacks began to roll in her head.
"Nana! Wait up!" Hachi raced after the singer, "What the hell? You just left me there." Hachi muttered,
"Oh, come on. Hachi, you know I would never leave you." Nana smiled reassuringly, "Now. What do we do?" Nana asked,
"You took me to the beach, and you have no clue what to do?" Hachi asked, "Seriously. Nana, what the hell?" Hachi asked, then rolled her eyes. She chuckled soon after,
"I could tell you. Or I could show you." Nana smirked then took Hachi's hand into her own. Their fingers slowly began to lace together. This was a friendly sort of date. Hachi was still with Shoji during this. Nana smiled warmly, "Is this good?" Nana asked as the blanket only had two candles behind the fabric, and there was a basket filled with food, "Look, its not like a, oh my god lets fuck right here beneath the stars. Its more of a, thank you for coming into my life sort of thing." Nana stated,
"Never knew you were such a romantic." Hachi teased. They walked to the blanket, hand in hand. Hachi began to eat, and chuckle to random statements that came out of Nana's mouth. Hachi was enjoying herself. Though she felt something that she had never felt, yet, she pushed that feeling away. They just sat there talking and laughing. Hachi was having fun. Once the night seemed to take a cold front. Hachi snuggled up next to Nana, of whom gave her leather jacket away to Hachi. She gripped onto Nana, as if she let go. Nana would be gone. Hachi listened to all of Nana's personal stories. She heard the jokes that came out of her mouth. Some were funny. Some Hachi forced herself to laugh at. Not sure how they were jokes. Hachi felt, for once, at ease. The female felt Nana's hand take her own, letting their fingers intertwine. Hachi felt a jolt, as she now moved in closer. Her head rested against Nana's shoulder. She knew, oh did, she know that there was where she needed to be. And who she needed to be with.
Nana laid in the bed that her and Hachi once shared. Nana knew that Hachi could never forgive an act that was put on. The singer clung too Hachi's pillow, wishing that the pillow was Hachi's warm body. Nana couldn't stop crying, there were times that she sounded like she was going to pass out, because she was getting enough air to her lungs. "I...I am going to move out." Nana thought, "I can't be here." Nana thought as she rolled over and finally cried herself to sleep.
As warmth took to the singer's frame. Nobu took in a deep breath. She let her rest her head against his shoulder, "I am here, Nana. I am here." Nobu whispered. He just couldn't believe that all this was happening. Nana never did a damn thing, yet, Hachi being stubborn never gave Nana the chance to tell her. Nobu rubbed Nana's shoulder as he listened to the hiccups that were following every single tear. He didn't know how to help, but he heard a soft whisper,
"I am moving, Nobu. I am leaving." Nana mustered, "I knew I should have never moved in with a person I hardly knew." Nana continued on, "So, I am leaving. You can have the apartment. Its yours now. I will find a new place tomorrow. I am.." Nana hiccuped, "I am so sorry, Nobu." Nana's right clutched onto Nobu's shirt, as she buried her face into his chest, and began to cry even harder than before. She was never this choking up about the break up with Ren. Not even close. All Nobu could do was, well, be there for her.
Nana called the movers to help her move out. Ren told her she could come live with him. After all, he was going to be gone with his girlfriend. That being the lead singer of Trapnest. So, in other words. Ren was giving her the apartment. After all, they spent about four hours on the phone. With her mainly crying, and no words. Nobu literally had to tell Ren everything. Nana crossed her arms over her chest, as she watched the movers walk in. Everything seemed to be in slow motion. She was truly hoping that Hachi would walk into the apartment, and let her explain. Everything would be okay. Only thing she saw was the men taking her stuff out. Nana watched Nobu cry. Nana immediately looked away, she didn't want to feel her heart break again. Then again, what heart? There seemed to be that there was nothing left. Nana sighed heavily, then walked over to the male. She immediately hugged him tightly, "You can call me anytime." Nana whispered,
"It won't be the same, Nana." Nobu replied,
"I know, champ." Nana whispered, "I know." Nana looked at her ring finger, then slid the ring off. "Give this too Hachi. And this too." Nana handed over the ring and a note. "Don't forget." Nana smiled real fast, then gritted her teeth, she couldn't cry again. She just couldn't. At least not in front of Nobu. With that, Nana was out the door. As the door shut, Nobu's last sight of Nana was the sleeve of her leather jacket.
Nobu was left. Nana was gone. Hachi was gone. There he stood. Nobu slowly opened the note, he didn't care if had permission or not. He began to read the note;
'Dear Nana,
We have been on one crazy ride. Meeting on a train, Destiny's Train is what I called it. Still do. I remember the day we moved into together. All the shopping we did, the moments we had. Sure, I thought you were annoying as hell. Still I didn't know how to react when I started to fall for you. Honestly, Nana. You completed me then, and you still do. I just feel so lost being without you. I have not the slightest clue if that is how you even feel anymore. Nana, just please know one thing. I never once cheated on you. I could never do that too you.
You are the light that burns bright at the end of the dark tunnel. Yet, the light is no longer there. I am in complete darkness. I live only in pain and suffering now. Nana. If you forget all that we have done or have seen. I want you to never forget one thing. That I will always love you. That will never change. Not now, not tomorrow, not ever. Just please remember I kept my promises. I never broke a single one.
Sincerely,
Nana'
Hachi slowly stretched. She looked at Takumi, "Did we?" Hachi asked,
"We sure did." Takumi chuckled, "You were amazing by the way." Takumi whispered, and began to get dress.
"I'll take that as a compliment." Hachi teased, "Where are you going?" Hachi asked,
"Hachi. Do you really think I would fall in love with you?" Takumi asked, "This was just sex. Sure, I gotta explain myself to Nobu. You know what." Takumi shook his head, "You really should talk to, Nana. At least clear the air." He whispered, "You never know it might not be to late." Takumi wanted to say more, but was cut off,
"Its too late. I slept with you. Remember? She cheated, I can do the same." Hachi shrugged,
"She fucking fought for you. Broke her goddamn finger for you." Takumi rolled his eyes, "You fucked a guy you don't even know. Only from interviews from the television and magazines. I don't get it. You see." Takumi stopped and began to smoke, "You see, Nobu and I are taking shit slow. He knows he can fool around, and I too. But you know what. the biggest mistake I ever made, was fucking you." Takumi scoffed, "As good as you were. You are the biggest monster I've ever known. I should've told you to fuck off, and walk away. Yet. I felt sorry for you. You know, Nana may have cheated. Doesn't give you a goddamn right to do the same. Now, if you'll excuse me. I am going to make things up with Nobu. And fix this shit. I already told him, you and I had sex. Funny thing is. He isn't pissed at me." Takumi walked to the door then pointed at Hachi, "He is pissed at you." Takumi opened the door and slammed the door behind him.
Hachi once again looked at the finger that was missing the ring. Tears began to form at the rim, as she began to cry once again. So much pain was staining her heart features. Leaving just a trail of sorrow and despair. "He's right." Hachi mumbled. As she scurried out of bed, and got dressed. She put a ten dollar bill on the night stand for the person that would be cleaning the room. Hachi was actually smiling now, as she ran towards the car. She was going to fix this one way or another. One could only hope.
Once at the apartment Hachi and Nana once shared. Hachi busted the door open, "Nana!" She exclaimed, and to her disarray she saw Yasu,
"She's gone." Yasu stated, as he looked over to Hachi, "She left, Ha.." He paused, "She left, Nana." His eyes fixed on the female, "Nobu told me if I saw you before he did to give you this." Yasu stated as he placed the note that ring held together, "Don't worry, I didn't change anything in the note. I can forge her signature or write like she can." Yasu stood and was now standing next to the hunched over, Hachi. "I need to tell you something. Hate me if you will. Yet, you will hate yourself more. Nana never cheated on you." Yasu shook his head, "I made sure that the guy was there, so when I did kiss Nana. That's all anyone would see. No one would see that she pushed me away. No one would see her frantically trying to get a hold of you. All they would see, was our kiss. Nana loves you. Yet. You never asked her to tell the truth. I have done some fucked up things, nothing as fucked up as what I did to you and Nana. Yet. If I saw that. I would have at least waited for the one I claim to love. And ask. Jumping the gun again huh, Hachi?" Yasu asked then walked out of the apartment leaving Hachi in the dark. To her silent sobs and to read the note on her own. Nobu didn't come back that night either. Him and Takumi had worked things out. Hachi? Was alone. Something she never wanted to truly feel. Yet. She was feeling all of this pain. She needed to at least make things right. Somehow. Someway. Tomorrow was Easter. Tomorrow Hachi would be going home for Easter and the week to follow. She needed to escape. Just escape.