Chapter 8: 8 A LOVE LETTER
The next morning, Fuyu honestly wasn't focused on anything around him. Even though it's a holiday, Fuyu can't relax even just playing with his cellphone makes him uncomfortable. He tried to walk to the window and look around. He tried to notice the neighbor's dog barking at the old man who was watering the flowers. He tried the fans by hand when he felt a little hot, but all to avail.
Fuyu took a deep breath. He turned to Aki who had only slept all day. Then fell back on his side.
Fuyu tries to tease Aki. His index finger raised and gently pressed his friend's cheek. "Aki... Aki..." he whispered. "Aki, I'm bored… So… Ugh…"
Aki just opened his eyes a moment later. "What's wrong, hmm?" he asked, rubbing his eyes. "You're not usually like this."
Fuyu seemed to think for a moment. His face was pale. And Aki flicked his forehead because the excitement was unbearable. "Say."
Fuyu buried her face into the pillow. "Ugh… I honestly thought."
"Hmm? About what?"
"Father."
"Oh… You intend to go home for real?"
"I don't know," said Fuyu. "But whatever you say is also true. I should talk to dad."
"Right."
"But I dare not."
"..."
Fuyu suddenly approached. He put his arm around Aki and cuddled around his neck. "Do you know? I feel very guilty," he said. "Maybe dad is just like us. But I can't understand."
Aki stroked the back of his head gently. "Hey... Hey... Already..." he said. "There's no point in regretting anything. The most important thing is that next week's holiday we are ready to be more mature. Don't be too nervous. Just say what's necessary and sorry."
"Okay," said Fuyu. Then looked at Aki's face. "Good thing your father is fine. He wants to understand my position too."
"Hmmm..."
Aki then suddenly laughed. "Gosh… Ridiculous."
"Why?" asked Fuyu. With a tense face. "Is it because I-"
"No."
"..."
Aki kissed Fuyu's lips from such a close distance. "Do you know? I just remembered yesterday that a girl in the class next door sent me a love letter."
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"What?"
"Hmm… He's Soushi's friend. So leave it to be given to me."
Fuyu was tensed, Aki smirked.
"So, are you planning to accept it?"
"According to you?"
"..."
Aki suddenly felt the nightstand and took a notebook in which was the girl's love letter.
"Want to read it together?"
"H-Hey... That's privacy."
"So you want me to read it myself and you don't know?"
"..."
"Okay-"
"Wait..."
Fuyu looked teary.
"Hmm?"
"I... Want to see it. But, not so," said Fuyu in a low voice. "The important thing is that I really will refuse right?"
"Of course," said Aki. "What are you worried about?"
"..."
Fuyu is silent. But his cheeks started to blush a little.
Aki just chuckled and opened the love letter. The contents are neat. Seems to be written with a lot of heart. Not to mention, the paper drawing of flowers blooming—perhaps implying the sender's heart wishing for her love to bloom. Not to mention, the envelope smells great. It may have just been sprayed lightly with oil before it dries and packs neatly.
Honey, sad. The fate of the letter was immediately torn apart before Fuyu had a chance to peek to read its contents.
Greeeek~
Uh?
"Aki!"
"Hmm?"
Aki squeezed it in a fist and threw it in the corner.
"W-That was outrageous just now…"
"Haha... How come?" asked Aki back. "Which do you think is more outrageous if I accept it and we're dating?"
"..."
Aki ruffled the top of Fuyu's head happily.
"You... So don't try to lure me," said Aki. "If I wanted to make you cry, I could do it..."
"Haha..." Fuyu laughed weakly. "Do not."
"Okay, don't."
Aki then wrapped her arms around Fuyu's waist. "So now what? About your return home?"
Fuyu is silent. Aki is still waiting. Until Fuyu was closed in his arms, Aki just laughed and couldn't understand it.
How could his best friend's sleeping face be so attractive to look at?
Especially his nose which is shiny like a new mirror.
"Fuyu... Fuyu..." Aki sighed. "Maybe what you needed earlier was a nap with me."
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"Cheer up, Reina-!"
Reina smiled faintly when she saw the energetic expression on her best friend's face. Her name is Rukia. Her classmate from the new year came in. She was a girl with shoulder-length short hair and flat bangs who never looked sad except at the most crucial moments in her life.
To be honest, Reina felt guilty right now. Even though Rukia was busy taking care of her drawings that would be included in the comic contest, the girl still insisted on accompanying her for the piano lessons rehearsal.
Rukia sat down next to her. She listened intently to the OP's songbook and was happy to correct when Reina hit the wrong scales.
"Ahh... That's enough, Ruki-chan..." Reina complained. She wiped the sweat from her forehead. "I'm tired. I'll be angry if this goes any further…!"
Rukia patted her shoulder lightly. "Okay. How about we get some ice cream now?" bargain.
Reina just couldn't bear to hug her best friend tightly. "Sorry, Rukia!" she cried feeling guilty.
"Ugh... Why?" Rukia asked confused.
"You've helped me a lot, I should have done it right. But I… I…"
Rukia laughed. "Hey hey... All right," she said. "Win or lose your show tomorrow, it doesn't matter. The important thing is that you tried, okay?"
Reina nodded slightly. "Okay..." she said slowly. "I just… What, huh… You sacrificed your time to keep me company. But I even…"
Rukia suddenly let go of her hand. "Hey, instead of that, how about the letter you wrote yesterday to Aki-Kun?" she asked.
Reina rubbed her nose hesitantly. "Do not know. I've already given it though. Soushi says also accepted. And... Next week I'll be called at the park if you want to hear the answer."
Rukia sighed softly, "Hmm... I see," she said. Then smiled faintly. "After performing, right?"
Reina nodded slightly. "Ugh... Yes."
Rukia squeezed her shoulders firmly. "Spirit!" she said meaningfully. "Do your best for your next performance, okay? If you win… Doesn't that look like a double shoot prize at the weekend?"
Instantly, Reina smiled broadly. "Yeah..." he said happily. "Thank you, Rukia..."
Reina then hugged Rukia once again. Honestly, she was relieved. Anytime, anywhere, and under any conditions... everything would be better if Rukia was by her side.
Oh, is that too much?
Please just think of it like that. Do you know? Reina doesn't care. Because one day, she might not be able to find someone like Rukia again.
"Yosh... Yosh..." whispered Rukia quietly. "The important thing is the spirit, okay? I support whatever you want." She said gently patting Reina's shoulder dearly.
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