Writer's Note: I'd just like to give a heads up. This story may become emotionally and sexually traumatic along the way in some chapters. I'll give warning beforehand whenever it appears, so please read carefully at your own risk. Ask for help or don't read if you think you can't maintain it. I'll try to be vague if need be, but I can't make promises. So beware and I apologize ahead of time if I do end up being descriptive in some parts. Well, until then...
"No! Don't!" Ren ended up hearing a ruckus, "Stop it! Let me go! Help me!" He started hearing a woman's voice plead for help.
"What the hell?" He thought to himself, "When did it become night time?" He noticed he was still at school.
"Somebody help me!" Ren jolted once recognizing the voice.
"Suzui-san?!" He called out instantly, running in the direction he heard her.
"AMAMIYA-SAN!" She finally screamed out.
Ren was about to have a heart attack once he heard his name be called out by Shiho. He bolted as fast as he could, struggling his way to find the direction her voice was coming from. The young man saw a light straight ahead and right when he saw what room it was that it was coming from, he felt as though he lost it. Right when he reached the door, it was locked. He pushed and pushed against the door as hard as he could. By the time her scream became a blood curdling beg for help, he snapped, leading him to kick down the door.
"Suzui-san!" Ren yelled out, waking up with a racing heart. Wh-What the hell...? He looked at his surroundings, seeing he was in class, which was thankfully over. He looked away from the students that were staring at him, Thank God that was just a dream... He placed his hand on his chest, catching his breath.
He was filled with anxiety, slight relief calming his nerves, but hesitation began to knock on his door. Ren packed his things and rushed out of the classroom, completely forgetting Ann told him they were going to have a little chat after class.
"Hey!" Ann called out.
Ren didn't stop. He didn't even hear Ann call out his name. The thing that kept him distracted was the dream he had not long ago. He was breathing heavily, putting effort into finding Shiho and hoping she was safe. The young man wondered to himself on why he was so worked up over this, since it was only just a dream. But in the back of his mind, after looking at the whole picture, it reminded him of the screams he heard when he was back at his hometown. After thinking back at that night, it made him stop in his tracks, not wanting to cause her any trouble, but he still wanted to protect her.
Could she be at practice? He looked around, heading to the gym, Ah! There it is! He ran over his way to the gym.
He entered the building and thankfully, there she was, practicing with her teammates. She looked determined and focused which relieved Ren a whole hell of a lot. He felt he was about to fall forward after running for about ten minutes straight, bothersome making him not even think of going straight to the gym in the first place. The heavy breathing and the hacking he tried to hold back definitely reminded him that he is out of shape. The adolescent laughed at himself for being stupid and, will admit, a little reckless with the amount of people he ended up pushing along the way. Ren quietly walked in and leaned against the wall, sliding down to catch his breath and admire Shiho's effort during her practice. She looked way different than she did before practice.
Wow... Ren kept examining her form and studying the positions all the team members were in and what they were doing.
The sight of this practice made him feel as though he was mistakenly wrong on how the coach treats the team to where he ended up feeling stupid. He was impressed and continued to watch the team play until the game was over, hoping he'd be able to talk to Shiho afterwards.
While he was watching though, he noticed the coach was staring at mainly the girls. The look in his eyes looked as though it was a look of an assailer. He had that same feeling when he focused on him more. Ren wanted to move on since Kamoshida hasn't done anything wrong. Or so he thought. The longer Ren looked at him, he noticed a disgusting smirk slide across his face once his eyes landed on Shiho. The teen shuddered, feeling chills go up his spine when he saw a look of a predator focusing on its prey.
That look on Kamoshida's face made him really want to talk to Shiho right after practice. Ren kept feeling stupid with how many times he's been focusing on the young woman to where he felt he was practically a stalker. He sighed deeply, not proud of himself, feeling as though he was annoying her at this point, but it didn't push him away. The adolescent's worries outweighed all of it. He didn't care how he was seen, as long as she was safe and not in any position in that dream he had, he was fine.
"You have interest in Suzui-chan or what, stalker?" The coach appeared right beside him, making him jump back. "I take it, not only are you an assaulter, but also a stalker? Hope you're not a peeping tom." He glanced over with a glare. "If you ever so lay a finger on any of those girls, I'll have you expelled without any hesitation." He laughed, walking away, "I suggest you keep your head down, boy."
After what Kamoshida stated, it made him re-analyze on his own actions. Ren started questioning himself on if the things he's doing are ridiculous. If everything is nothing, but causing trouble for Shiho. If everything was just all in his head at that point. All those thoughts raddled in his mind, but the odd feeling deep inside him kept pounding as though a signal of keeping an eye on not just Shiho, but also the actions Kamoshida may be hiding behind that confident look and the fame he keeps revealing to everyone around him.
God... what is wrong with me? Ren sighed deeply, hiding his look of embarrassment, rethinking of what to do.
When Ren finally cleared his mind and eased his discomfort, he looked back up and noticed all of the teammates were covered with bruises, expressed a look of fear, and had difficulty on breathing once practice was over. He looked at each one and they all exposed the same look Shiho did the first time he met her. All of that made his anxiety build its way back up again.
So Suzui-san isn't the only one, huh? He questioned himself, What the hell does this man do to them and why? Ren growled, his fists turning into a shape of a ball. "Hm?" His eyes landed on Shiho who looked as pale as a ghost.
Kamoshida placed his hand on her shoulder, making her shudder. Just seeing the teacher do that made the young man rush up and over towards her, but the next thing he saw that ended up stopping him in his tracks was her coach picking her up and telling a teammate to inform the nurse he's bringing her to the infirmary right after she fainted.
Am I losing it? Am I overthinking things? What is my problem? He thought to himself, becoming irritated with himself.
He breathed out calmly, trying to keep his nerves at bay. The adolescent closed his eyes, trying to ease himself and get himself back under control, yet he still continued by the cause of his empathy. Ren opened his eyes and kept himself level-headed. The teen decided to head to the infirmary to check on Shiho's condition.
I hope we can at least become friends... I don't want to get in the way of her life nor bother her. Ren sighed deeply, rubbing the back of his head. I wonder how she's doing-?!
When Ren arrived, he saw Kamoshida hover over her as if he was about to unforgivable things to her while she was passed out.
"What the hell are you doing?!" Ren yelled out, grabbing the coach's attention.
Kamoshida breathed out a laugh, giving him a disgustingly sly grin while exposing a glare. "Nothing. Just checking her condition." He smirked.
Ren gripped his hands tightly, close to wanting to deck him, but he held himself back once seeing the teacher back off and stand up straight, heading in his direction. The teen's anger still boiled as the coach passed him. He heard a laugh leave his lips as he walked away.
"I suggest you stay in your place if you don't want things to get worse, not just for you, but also your girlfriend." He said, taunting him.
That damn bastard... Ren growled, trying his best not to lose himself.
Ren tried to calm himself down so he could check on Shiho, right when he was about to, Ann grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him back, pushing him against the wall outside of the nurses office.
"You're getting my friend in trouble!" Ann stated, irritation beginning to arrive.
"What?! That's not my intention!" Ren spit out. "Did you not just see what happened?!" He pointed the direction Kamoshida headed to.
Ann growled, looking down, trying not to let things get to her even though it just kept building up. She breathed heavily, putting effort into turning a blind eye so things wouldn't get any worse. Ann wanted to say something. She wanted to do something. The teen wanted to put an end to the suffrage everyone was going through, especially Shiho, but she didn't know how. She didn't have the courage to gamble on the situation. Her fear getting the best of her. Several thought of consequences holding her back. The young woman didn't know what she could possibly do to help in this situation. Ann closed her eyes tightly, gripping her hands as she looked up.
"Please... stop making things worse." She begged, "I know if you keep this up, things will only get worse. Especially for Shiho and I."
Ren was at a standstill at that point. He didn't know anything about the whole problem and he wanted to ask, but he felt if he did, he would just open wounds that'll make matters worse, but even so... he was determined to find a way to end things. Hoping this time, he would be able to save someone.
I'll find a way... you just watch. Ren glared, looking in the direction the teacher left. "I'm sorry..." He mumbled, looking at Ann.
Ann smiled faintly, trying to hold back her tears as she nodded. "I'll keep an eye on Shiho. You should go home before anything else happens." She said, heading into the infirmary, sitting by Shiho's side.
Ren wanted to go in with her to keep an eye on her condition, but he stepped back and decided to keep an eye on Kamoshida as the days passed.