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Title: Kako no Sakura
Author: Andy-chan (![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
antimiya88)
Special thanks for all of her help and advice:chrysiida_tori Love you!!! <3
Pairings: Sakuraiba (main), Ohmiya, Junba (side), Aimiya (Friendship), Yama (Friendship)
Genre: AU, Angst, Drama, Romance, School
Rating: PG-15 (to be safe)
Summary: Aiba Masaki's a high school student who seems to be the bullying obsession for his classmate Sakurai Sho... Is it just an obsession or there's something more behind this treatment? In what way has fate brought them together in the past?
Warning: In certain chapters, there will be violence, bullying and bad language. So if you are not ok with these things you could just pass...
Disclaimer: I dont own any of the boysunfortunately
A.N. Soooo finally Ohmiya are officially together now... yay! Sakuraiba's confused ne?! And Jun confessed to Masaki... We'll see who he'll choose or what kind of consequences it might have...
I hope you enjoyed the chapter and always love to read your reactions! <3
Author: Andy-chan (
antimiya88)Special thanks for all of her help and advice:
chrysiida_tori Love you!!! <3Pairings: Sakuraiba (main), Ohmiya, Junba (side), Aimiya (Friendship), Yama (Friendship)
Genre: AU, Angst, Drama, Romance, School
Rating: PG-15 (to be safe)
Summary: Aiba Masaki's a high school student who seems to be the bullying obsession for his classmate Sakurai Sho... Is it just an obsession or there's something more behind this treatment? In what way has fate brought them together in the past?
Warning: In certain chapters, there will be violence, bullying and bad language. So if you are not ok with these things you could just pass...
Disclaimer: I dont own any of the boys
CHAPTER 6
Masaki was already sitting at his desk. He couldn’t risk it twice and have undesired meetings; especially not after that night. His thoughts were captured once again by the kiss when he realized Nino was already in front of him looking at him with his left eyebrow raised.
“Ah! Nino-chan you came?!”
Nino narrowed his eyes before he answered “well obviously but you tell me… are you alright?”
“Me? Ye-” Masaki didn’t have the opportunity to finish his line when his eyes caught his figure. His body stiffened without realizing it. He didn’t know what to expect from Sho. He couldn’t understand anything anymore. He just prayed he won’t be too harsh with him. It felt as if the time had already stopped and the clock’s tick-tack sound was a call to eternity.
Surprised he saw Sakurai Sho remain silent and instead of coming over to throw his bag in the trash can – which was his usual way to say good morning – or at least to insult him and call him names, he headed to his own desk without throwing not even a single glance on him.
Masaki looked more closely to distinguish dark circles under Sho’s eyes and what it could be described as an empty look… Could that be sorrow? Why does he look so sad? Masaki bounced on his seat at the realization of his thoughts. Why would I care what this bastard felt? And what if he was sad? It’s not like I’m supposed to care… not after all those years of bullying me like that… and especially not after that kiss he gave me out of the blue… Masaki felt his cheeks being on fire as he remembered the incident. And it was my first kiss…
Lost in his thoughts, he was supporting his head in his right hand while watching outside the window the rain which was gradually getting stronger as if it accompanied his – and Sho’s from how it seemed – emotions.
“Aiba-san?” a male voice was heard
“What?” Masaki said a little louder from what he initially wanted and turned around to find Fujimoto-sensei standing next to him with anger written all over his face.
“I’m really sorry to interrupt whatever you were daydreaming about Aiba-san but this is class and if you decided to be inside then you should pay attention to it and leave everything else for the breaks”
Masaki didn’t say anything. He felt embarrassed. He hadn’t realized that the classes had already begun. His mind was too occupied with him to realize time had already passed. His gaze was locked on his desk and dared not to look up to his teacher. He knew very well that Fujimoto-sensei was very strict and couldn’t take the risk to come to bad terms with him.
“I will forgive you this time but please make sure it won’t happen again” as his teacher left him to return on the blackboard when Masaki stoop up.
“Sensei. I’m really sorry but can I get out of the classroom? I don’t feel very well…” he bowed low praying he will be allowed.
Fujimoto-sensei slammed powerfully his book on his desk before answering furiously. “Ok…. That’s it… You get out of my classroom immediately! After the end of the classes you’ll remain for suspension”
Masaki said nothing in return. He knew well he shouldn’t have done what he did but there was no reason for him to stay while his mind was such a mess. We slowly walked to the door his eyes not missing the worried look at Nino’s face. He just mouthed an “I’m ok…” and forced a smile on his face before leaving the classroom.
***
As he was walking around the corridors he met no one as everyone’s was in his class. He wanted to get some fresh air so he decided to go to the rooftop where he probably had his first enjoyable lunch with Nino and Jun. He sighed. His heart clenched at the thought of Jun. He hadn’t come to school… When he opened the door and stepped out he realized it was still raining no letting him a choice but to leave.
As he was climbing down the stairs in search for a quiet place that could allow him to put his thoughts into some order, he remembered the small roofed part of the school yard near the entrance. There must be no one at this hour… Though as he came closer, he saw two figures sit on the one of the two benches there with their backs on him. Masaki sighed cursing his luck and turned to leave once again when he heard his voice.
“What am I supposed to do Satoshi? It’s the first time I feel so lost…”
They weren’t in the classroom? Masaki tried hard but couldn’t remember them leave. Well… I didn’t notice class had already started and I would notice Sakurai’s and Ohno’s leave?! When he looked at the two friends more closely he distinguish Satoshi’s hand caressing tenderly Sho’s back whose shoulders were slightly shaking up and down. Can it be that he’s crying again? Masaki couldn’t help but feel unease about it. He lowered himself so that the others couldn’t take notice of his presence and remained as silent as possible. It wasn’t like him to eavesdrop but he couldn’t stop this time.
“You know that you just torture yourself like that. Grab yourself together Sho!”
“How c-can I…” Sho’s voice was barely understandable because of his sobs “how can I act normally again when I did that… I thought that I could show my strong face but I couldn’t… I felt as if my heart would burst out of my chest… I hate him… and still it feels as if I cannot get the necessary power to destroy him once and for all… Why did I do that? Everything was as it was supposed to be before that… that damn kiss…”
Masaki’s heart skipped a beat. It was about him?! Sakurai Sho was such a mess because of him…
“Sho… you’re my friend… I know you since we were little… You know you’re this close to be perfect… if only you didn’t have this annoying stubbornness so much in you… It frustrates me that even after that incident between the two of you, you continue on denying your own desires and prefer to get stuck to nonsense instead…”
Sho looked furiously at his friend. “Be careful… it’s the second time you call it nonsense!” his voice was trembling a little because of the unstoppable cries but there was a firm tone underlying. “You know that Aiba Masaki is the reason my life turned out the way it did, don’t make me repeat myself Satoshi… and before you say anything” Sho raised his hand in front of the other’s face to silence him before he could even outer a single sound “I hate him!”
Satoshi smiled faintly “Sho your mind hates him but your heart loves him!”
“No… I don’t… Arrgggg I don’t know what I feel anymore!” Sho stood up and kicked with all his force the small can of coke he had consumed previously.
“Then how do you explain to me why you, the big and fearless leader Sakurai Sho haven’t been hooked with anyone yet? You do remember that you had told me you believed in love no matter how stupid that was a year ago when our ‘buddies’ tried to surprise you with that high class hostess for your birthday… In spite of that you kissed Aiba… you gave your first kiss – and don’t try to oppose me mister – to someone you hate… you expect me to believe that… Sho I won’t say it again but listen to your heart. Why are you so obsessive with Aiba? Personally I don’t believe it’s the hate but the love behind it…”
Before he could add anything else, the school’s bell was heard “Now come on… I don’t think the others wouldn’t be so fond of the idea of having a cry-baby for a leader…” said Satoshi amusingly in an attempt to help Sho grab himself.
They started walking towards the old gym. Masaki was collapsed on the ground on his knees with his two hands used to support him staring at it blankly. He couldn’t believe what he had just listened. I’m the reason for having his life destroyed? How? I only met him in high school… and he kissed me because… he – he l- loves me?
……………………………………………
From: Ninomiya Kazunari
Where the hell are you? I’m waiting in the classroom
You better come here quickly
Satoshi looked at his phone and then at his friend who was sitting next to him on the big desk at the right corner of the old gym.
“Sho… I have to go… ok?”
“Sakurai-sama… I bet he’s off to meet with that geek… Are you alright with that? Who knows what they might be up to…” hissed one of their ‘buddies’ “Ohno’s behavior is too sneaky… don’t you agree?” he continued smirking satisfied with himself. Kamenashi Kazuya was known for his ambitions and love for power. He just couldn’t stand Satoshi’s status among them.
Satoshi preferred to say nothing. He just stood up and walked towards the door. Without looking back at them he said coldly
“You know… you should put your mind in work before your mouth speaks nonsense. You think that I’m doing something without having informed Sho beforehand?”
“Well you hadn’t informed him when you went on that cute date having chocolate milkshakes… had you?” Kazuya snapped him, irritation covering his voice. He just couldn’t get on with Satoshi, being silent all the time and looking down on them as if he was someone better. He was jealous.
Satoshi laughed and slowly turned his head to look at him
“I suppose my dearest Kazuya you forget how Sho hates it when our actions bring no result. So, do you think that I’d tell him when I was not sure about the outcome? That was the first test on my experiment and it turned out good.” Satoshi decided to ignore Kazuya’s smirk and continue. “Now if you excuse me I have to go…” he bowed mockingly and left the room closing the door behind him.
“Sakurai-sama?” Kazuya turned Sho to receive only an angry answer.
“You think you know much, don’t you Kamenashi? I know what is going on between Satoshi and that nerdy but it’s none of your business…You better shut your little mouth up if you don’t want me to shut it differently” Sho advanced closer to him and looked at him with furious eyes “Don’t you ever dare to speak about Satoshi like that… Am I clear?” he hissed before leaving himself the room. He despised every single member of his ‘gang’ but he needed them to confirm his power.
***
“You know that whenever you try to look better in his eyes you end up look worse. You’re far too impulsive with your words” said one of those left in the room
Kazuya was clenching his fists full of anger. No matter how hard he tried he couldn’t earn Sho’s favor. “The fuck with Satoshi… I’m sure this asshole is up to something…”
“Well he’s obviously up to something but Sakurai-sama already said that he’s aware of it. There’s nothing you can do…” continued the other trying to appease Kazuya who could cause them trouble with their leader.
“I’ll find out what the hell is going on… I swear to God this Satoshi will stop being his favorite…” he then looked up to meet the others’ worried looks. “Don’t worry… I won’t bring you any trouble… I’ll take all the responsibility alone… but he won’t fool me anymore”
“Be careful Kazuya… you play with fire…”
“Don’t worry Yuichi-kun… life is for taking risks… either you win or lose…” Kazuya replied and left the room in a hurry.
“Things will certainly become complicated” Yuichi Nakamaru sighed while looking out of the window and lighting up his cigarette “way too complicated!”
***
Sho was running to catch Satoshi.
“Hey! Wait a minute…” Satoshi slowed down his walking pace.
“Are you going to meet with that Ninomiya?” Satoshi was relieved that there wasn’t a hint of annoyance in the other’s tone.
“Yes… I said I’m never going to lie to you or do something against you… I hope you didn’t take into consideration Kazuya’s words…” Satoshi wanted to be sure about Sho’s attitude as far as his interaction with Nino was concerned; he had to know exactly what was on his friend’s mind so that he adjusts their next moves in order not to get caught.
“Oh… Satoshi come on… As if I would listen to that asshole… He and Taguchi are the ones who get on my nerves the most… Anyway… what I wanted to ask you is why do you continue with it when you tell me all that in the morning? It doesn’t make any sense… Are you sure you trick him just to have him close?” Sho asked reluctantly.
Satoshi knew his friend was debating inside whether to believe him or not.
“Don’t you trust me?”
“I do trust you… but well as I said it doesn’t make any sense. You want me to stop my revenge calling it nonsense and yet you try to get close to his best friend…” Anger was nowhere to find as Sho spoke. He was eyeing Satoshi intensively trying to read between the lines but without success.
“Sho… having someone close means that you can use them however you want… So I think that even if you continue or stop with your revenge it doesn’t harm anyone to have Nino by our side…” Satoshi was looking out of the window. He just prayed Sho wasn’t planning on bombarding him with more questions.
“Satoshi…” Sho grabbed Satoshi’s shoulder “look at me…” Satoshi did as he was told, a little afraid of what might come afterwards.
“Are you by any chance in love with that little geek?” Sho’s tone was more exploratory than irritated “After your broke-up with Nagase-kun, you’re alone and even more closed to yourself… It’s the first time I see you trying to get close to someone… and…” Sho stopped to inhale some air before he continues, this time firmly and louder “I won’t tolerate any impediment in my plans… I’ve warned you…”
Satoshi smiled faintly and tapped his friend shoulder “Sho… I told you I’m not fond of your methods and I’m against this fucked up treatment of yours towards Aiba and I’ll try to change your mind. But there’s no way I’m going to do things behind your back… I’m doing it just to keep an eye on him but I can’t deny” he leaned towards his friend, whispering in his ear “I just love it when he panics when I’m around… but love?” he went back to his primary position “Please… he does have a cute little butt though… it would be a loss not to taste it, wouldn’t it…?” Satoshi smiled mischievously “Now if you excuse me… he’s waiting for me…” said and left after winking at his friend.
Sho was left there watching his friend walking away and sighed… He was still not fully convinced.
“I hope you really won’t get in my way…”
***
Nino was walking up and down the classroom furious, his monologue echoing on the walls of the empty classroom. “He’s so dead once he’s here… I swear to God… I’m waiting for his highness for more than fifteen minutes…. Where the hell is he damn it?”
“I’m sorry to interrupt your monologue…”
Nino stopped and turned his head to the door to see one of them. His heart was beating like crazy and cold sweater started running down his temples. What’s the meaning of this? Why is he the one here? How did he know? But he tried his best not to sound scared or shocked “What do you want Kamenashi?”
“Stop looking at me dumbfounded. I know you were expecting Ohno Satoshi here… but well I have news. Interested in finding out?” Nino looked at Kazuya with doubt.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“You know… It happens that I’ve seen your little date at that café…” Kazuya paused for a few seconds smirking when he saw the expression on Nino’s face “I knew you’d remember…” he added, using a playful tone.
“Well… I can’t say what you expect but I have a little present for you… here”
Nino looked at the phone directed with him and took it without knowing what to expect.
“Press play…” Kazuya said as he sat on the desk at his left side
Nino did as said and his eyes bulged… No way…
He still felt lost when he felt the other taking the phone away and laughing hard as he headed to the door leaving Nino behind.
***
Nino had remained in the same position staring at the wall in front of him emotionless when he heard Satoshi asking his forgiveness for being late. The anger inside of him kept boiling and before he could control himself he slapped pretty harshly the other one.
“What the hell is wrong with you?” Satoshi yelled furiously “I told you I’m sorry for being late... It wasn’t easy for me to leave the others…”
“Of course… it takes time to explain to your beloved Sho about tricking me, doesn’t it?” Nino’s eyes were already full of tears that he desperately tried to fight back “I- I suppose your experiment will end here Ohno-san…” Nino continued with a cracked voice and turned to leave the classroom but his left hand was forcefully grabbed by Satoshi forbidding him to make any other move.
“Who told you? Is it Kamenashi?” Ohno’s eyes narrowed
“That’s your problem? Who told me?” Nino couldn’t believe his ears “you’re indescribable honestly you bastard… now let me go…” Nino was hitting the other’s torso with his free hand trying desperately to free himself.
Satoshi couldn’t hold himself anymore. He embraced the other tightly restraining any movement.
Nino not able to make a move, he stopped fighting back and left everything go, his head resting on the other’s shoulder. His sobs caused his body to shake a bit but had no strength to pretend the strong one, not anymore. He felt Satoshi’s hands on his back, caressing him in a really gentle way, making him even more powerless.
“Shhh” Satoshi whispered in his ear “You know for such an arrogant person you’re quite a stupid one” he continued in a low voice. Nino stopped crying at the hearing of that. His mind was overworking as the other’s embrace didn’t seem to loose but he chose to remain silent. “You know that trying to stick with our plan when I’m surrounded by wolves such as Kamenashi is pretty hard… I knew we would be discovered. This jerk had already spoken to Sho… what did you expect me to say to him? I plan to stop your revenge and ask Ninomiya’s help?”
“P- please… stop messing a- around… you seemed to be enjoying yourself while playing with my-” Nino bit his lower lip and he continued without avoiding a slight crack in his voice “f- feelings all of these days…”
Satoshi loosened his arms around Nino’s body and made him look at him, cupping his two cheeks with his hands
“Yes… I surely enjoyed myself during the past days” Satoshi said his eyes fixed on Nino’s.
“You asshole!” Nino yelled and tried to free himself again with no success.
Satoshi’s hands were now holding his arms tightly “But do you know why?” Nino’s eyes, even filled with tears, were anxiously trying to see the truth in the other’s gaze. Satoshi leaned closer leaving almost no space between the two of them. “Because I like you. I like you since the day you were cursing us for having destroyed your new DS two years ago… I just wanted to fulfill my dream to take you out on a date even if it was under this kind of circumstances… I wanted to see you flushed, I wanted to see you panic and feel embarrassed…” everything was spoken as a whisper.
Nino’s eyes were locked on the other’s “you’re lying… you’re making fool of me again… you…”
“… Just shut up” was all that Satoshi could say and glued his lips over Nino’s. The kiss was sweet and passionate, innocent and lustful in the same time. Nino’s hands gradually moved to Satoshi’s nape, brushing his hair and bringing him even closer. The heat had spread all over his body and his mind was as if it was covered by a fog, by a sweet fog. They stopped once they both needed to grasp some air and looked at each other panting hard. Nino’s face was red and his lips were swollen and a little sore by the former action. For several minutes no one said a single word.
“I want to stop Sho not only for him… but for us too… I want to be able to take your hand and walk into the school with our fingers intertwined… to be able to present you to everyone as my boyfriend… to be able to call you Kazu…” Satoshi caressed Nino’s right cheek “my Kazu…”
………………………………………….
Masaki was as if he was struck by lightning. The whole day his mind was absent. Teachers would come and go but all he could hear was, “you know that Aiba Masaki is the reason my life turned out the way it did”… What did that mean? He saw Sakurai Sho at the first day of high school. They had never met each other before… they didn’t even live in the same neighborhood…
It was already the last class, in less than ten minutes it would be over. “I don’t understand anything anymore” Masaki whispered to himself and slowly turned his head over his shoulder to find Sakurai Sho sitting at his desk with his gaze locked at the wall in front of him. He then turned at the front desk where Ohno Satoshi was sitting. “Sho your mind hates him but your heart loves him”…the phrase was repeated a million times in his head.
Can it be true? Well his behavior last Saturday was strange indeed… He did protect me from that drunkard… but then he was cold and arrogant again but in the end he kissed me… was that a proof? Masaki shook his head to clear the weird thoughts. But no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t remove them fully. The clock was heard signifying the end of classes. Everyone was in a hurry to grab their things and leave but Masaki didn’t move. He turned his head once again towards Sakurai Sho. His head was down and he seemed out of place as he was packing the books. For once, Masaki looked closer… Well he seems lonely… Maybe this bullying attitude was a masquerade to hide his loneliness and sorrow… and I can’t deny that he’s handsome and the way his lips touched mine… felt really nice…
His stare should have been intense because Sho turned and looked at him. Masaki felt immediate heat spreading on his cheeks and looked instantly away lowering his head embarrassed. I think I’m just going crazy…
***
Masaki was cleaning the blackboard when he heard the door of the classroom open. He thought it was Sho but it turned out wrong.
“Masaki-kun?” Masaki froze. His face still on the blackboard with the sponge in his right hand neither move an inch from his spot nor turned to meet the other one. Things might have been weird with Sakurai Sho but he knew that the deal was still on and he didn’t want to risk Jun’s safety.
“Masaki-kun? I’m talking to you” gradually the voice was heard closer and closer leaving no other choice to Masaki but to head to his desk to grab his bag and leave.
“Wait!” Jun was faster than him and grabbed him by his arm before he managed to step out of the classroom.
“Can you please stop ignoring me?” Masaki kept avoiding Jun’s eyes and remained silent. The other saw his uneasiness and continued “I don’t want you to follow that bastard’s orders! I don’t care if he punches me or do whatever he wants… I just want us to be like before…”
Masaki looked up surprised and dared to ask “H- how did you know?”
“Well someone doesn’t have to be a detective to find out Masaki-kun…” Jun’s voice was warm “I don’t care what he might have said to you… I just want to be able to hang out with you” Masaki’s heart rate accelerated as Jun came even closer to him “I can’t stand it anymore waiting for you to come near the park and leave without meeting you… I…” Jun grabbed Masaki’s chin in his right hand to make him look at him “I like you Masaki… I like you a lot…” he then leaned forward.
Masaki’s brain was experiencing almost a break down. Jun was there out of nowhere and told him that he liked him. He leans closer… Oh my God! He’s going to… Without even realizing what he was doing he lowered his head so that Jun’s lips landed on his forehead.
“I don’t mean to pressure you… but think about it ok?” Jun smiled and brushed Masaki’s lips with his thumb, causing the latter to blush. Without a second thought Masaki took his bag from the ground that had landed a few minutes ago because of the sudden act and ran… ran as fast as he could.
***
A fist was landed on a near wall outside of the classroom.
“So you cancel the deal huh? You prefer him?” Sho hissed clenching his teeth out of anger. “You did the wrong move Masaki-kun and now you’ll pay”
TO BE CONTINUED
“Ah! Nino-chan you came?!”
Nino narrowed his eyes before he answered “well obviously but you tell me… are you alright?”
“Me? Ye-” Masaki didn’t have the opportunity to finish his line when his eyes caught his figure. His body stiffened without realizing it. He didn’t know what to expect from Sho. He couldn’t understand anything anymore. He just prayed he won’t be too harsh with him. It felt as if the time had already stopped and the clock’s tick-tack sound was a call to eternity.
Surprised he saw Sakurai Sho remain silent and instead of coming over to throw his bag in the trash can – which was his usual way to say good morning – or at least to insult him and call him names, he headed to his own desk without throwing not even a single glance on him.
Masaki looked more closely to distinguish dark circles under Sho’s eyes and what it could be described as an empty look… Could that be sorrow? Why does he look so sad? Masaki bounced on his seat at the realization of his thoughts. Why would I care what this bastard felt? And what if he was sad? It’s not like I’m supposed to care… not after all those years of bullying me like that… and especially not after that kiss he gave me out of the blue… Masaki felt his cheeks being on fire as he remembered the incident. And it was my first kiss…
Lost in his thoughts, he was supporting his head in his right hand while watching outside the window the rain which was gradually getting stronger as if it accompanied his – and Sho’s from how it seemed – emotions.
“Aiba-san?” a male voice was heard
“What?” Masaki said a little louder from what he initially wanted and turned around to find Fujimoto-sensei standing next to him with anger written all over his face.
“I’m really sorry to interrupt whatever you were daydreaming about Aiba-san but this is class and if you decided to be inside then you should pay attention to it and leave everything else for the breaks”
Masaki didn’t say anything. He felt embarrassed. He hadn’t realized that the classes had already begun. His mind was too occupied with him to realize time had already passed. His gaze was locked on his desk and dared not to look up to his teacher. He knew very well that Fujimoto-sensei was very strict and couldn’t take the risk to come to bad terms with him.
“I will forgive you this time but please make sure it won’t happen again” as his teacher left him to return on the blackboard when Masaki stoop up.
“Sensei. I’m really sorry but can I get out of the classroom? I don’t feel very well…” he bowed low praying he will be allowed.
Fujimoto-sensei slammed powerfully his book on his desk before answering furiously. “Ok…. That’s it… You get out of my classroom immediately! After the end of the classes you’ll remain for suspension”
Masaki said nothing in return. He knew well he shouldn’t have done what he did but there was no reason for him to stay while his mind was such a mess. We slowly walked to the door his eyes not missing the worried look at Nino’s face. He just mouthed an “I’m ok…” and forced a smile on his face before leaving the classroom.
***
As he was walking around the corridors he met no one as everyone’s was in his class. He wanted to get some fresh air so he decided to go to the rooftop where he probably had his first enjoyable lunch with Nino and Jun. He sighed. His heart clenched at the thought of Jun. He hadn’t come to school… When he opened the door and stepped out he realized it was still raining no letting him a choice but to leave.
As he was climbing down the stairs in search for a quiet place that could allow him to put his thoughts into some order, he remembered the small roofed part of the school yard near the entrance. There must be no one at this hour… Though as he came closer, he saw two figures sit on the one of the two benches there with their backs on him. Masaki sighed cursing his luck and turned to leave once again when he heard his voice.
“What am I supposed to do Satoshi? It’s the first time I feel so lost…”
They weren’t in the classroom? Masaki tried hard but couldn’t remember them leave. Well… I didn’t notice class had already started and I would notice Sakurai’s and Ohno’s leave?! When he looked at the two friends more closely he distinguish Satoshi’s hand caressing tenderly Sho’s back whose shoulders were slightly shaking up and down. Can it be that he’s crying again? Masaki couldn’t help but feel unease about it. He lowered himself so that the others couldn’t take notice of his presence and remained as silent as possible. It wasn’t like him to eavesdrop but he couldn’t stop this time.
“You know that you just torture yourself like that. Grab yourself together Sho!”
“How c-can I…” Sho’s voice was barely understandable because of his sobs “how can I act normally again when I did that… I thought that I could show my strong face but I couldn’t… I felt as if my heart would burst out of my chest… I hate him… and still it feels as if I cannot get the necessary power to destroy him once and for all… Why did I do that? Everything was as it was supposed to be before that… that damn kiss…”
Masaki’s heart skipped a beat. It was about him?! Sakurai Sho was such a mess because of him…
“Sho… you’re my friend… I know you since we were little… You know you’re this close to be perfect… if only you didn’t have this annoying stubbornness so much in you… It frustrates me that even after that incident between the two of you, you continue on denying your own desires and prefer to get stuck to nonsense instead…”
Sho looked furiously at his friend. “Be careful… it’s the second time you call it nonsense!” his voice was trembling a little because of the unstoppable cries but there was a firm tone underlying. “You know that Aiba Masaki is the reason my life turned out the way it did, don’t make me repeat myself Satoshi… and before you say anything” Sho raised his hand in front of the other’s face to silence him before he could even outer a single sound “I hate him!”
Satoshi smiled faintly “Sho your mind hates him but your heart loves him!”
“No… I don’t… Arrgggg I don’t know what I feel anymore!” Sho stood up and kicked with all his force the small can of coke he had consumed previously.
“Then how do you explain to me why you, the big and fearless leader Sakurai Sho haven’t been hooked with anyone yet? You do remember that you had told me you believed in love no matter how stupid that was a year ago when our ‘buddies’ tried to surprise you with that high class hostess for your birthday… In spite of that you kissed Aiba… you gave your first kiss – and don’t try to oppose me mister – to someone you hate… you expect me to believe that… Sho I won’t say it again but listen to your heart. Why are you so obsessive with Aiba? Personally I don’t believe it’s the hate but the love behind it…”
Before he could add anything else, the school’s bell was heard “Now come on… I don’t think the others wouldn’t be so fond of the idea of having a cry-baby for a leader…” said Satoshi amusingly in an attempt to help Sho grab himself.
They started walking towards the old gym. Masaki was collapsed on the ground on his knees with his two hands used to support him staring at it blankly. He couldn’t believe what he had just listened. I’m the reason for having his life destroyed? How? I only met him in high school… and he kissed me because… he – he l- loves me?
……………………………………………
From: Ninomiya Kazunari
Where the hell are you? I’m waiting in the classroom
You better come here quickly
Satoshi looked at his phone and then at his friend who was sitting next to him on the big desk at the right corner of the old gym.
“Sho… I have to go… ok?”
“Sakurai-sama… I bet he’s off to meet with that geek… Are you alright with that? Who knows what they might be up to…” hissed one of their ‘buddies’ “Ohno’s behavior is too sneaky… don’t you agree?” he continued smirking satisfied with himself. Kamenashi Kazuya was known for his ambitions and love for power. He just couldn’t stand Satoshi’s status among them.
Satoshi preferred to say nothing. He just stood up and walked towards the door. Without looking back at them he said coldly
“You know… you should put your mind in work before your mouth speaks nonsense. You think that I’m doing something without having informed Sho beforehand?”
“Well you hadn’t informed him when you went on that cute date having chocolate milkshakes… had you?” Kazuya snapped him, irritation covering his voice. He just couldn’t get on with Satoshi, being silent all the time and looking down on them as if he was someone better. He was jealous.
Satoshi laughed and slowly turned his head to look at him
“I suppose my dearest Kazuya you forget how Sho hates it when our actions bring no result. So, do you think that I’d tell him when I was not sure about the outcome? That was the first test on my experiment and it turned out good.” Satoshi decided to ignore Kazuya’s smirk and continue. “Now if you excuse me I have to go…” he bowed mockingly and left the room closing the door behind him.
“Sakurai-sama?” Kazuya turned Sho to receive only an angry answer.
“You think you know much, don’t you Kamenashi? I know what is going on between Satoshi and that nerdy but it’s none of your business…You better shut your little mouth up if you don’t want me to shut it differently” Sho advanced closer to him and looked at him with furious eyes “Don’t you ever dare to speak about Satoshi like that… Am I clear?” he hissed before leaving himself the room. He despised every single member of his ‘gang’ but he needed them to confirm his power.
***
“You know that whenever you try to look better in his eyes you end up look worse. You’re far too impulsive with your words” said one of those left in the room
Kazuya was clenching his fists full of anger. No matter how hard he tried he couldn’t earn Sho’s favor. “The fuck with Satoshi… I’m sure this asshole is up to something…”
“Well he’s obviously up to something but Sakurai-sama already said that he’s aware of it. There’s nothing you can do…” continued the other trying to appease Kazuya who could cause them trouble with their leader.
“I’ll find out what the hell is going on… I swear to God this Satoshi will stop being his favorite…” he then looked up to meet the others’ worried looks. “Don’t worry… I won’t bring you any trouble… I’ll take all the responsibility alone… but he won’t fool me anymore”
“Be careful Kazuya… you play with fire…”
“Don’t worry Yuichi-kun… life is for taking risks… either you win or lose…” Kazuya replied and left the room in a hurry.
“Things will certainly become complicated” Yuichi Nakamaru sighed while looking out of the window and lighting up his cigarette “way too complicated!”
***
Sho was running to catch Satoshi.
“Hey! Wait a minute…” Satoshi slowed down his walking pace.
“Are you going to meet with that Ninomiya?” Satoshi was relieved that there wasn’t a hint of annoyance in the other’s tone.
“Yes… I said I’m never going to lie to you or do something against you… I hope you didn’t take into consideration Kazuya’s words…” Satoshi wanted to be sure about Sho’s attitude as far as his interaction with Nino was concerned; he had to know exactly what was on his friend’s mind so that he adjusts their next moves in order not to get caught.
“Oh… Satoshi come on… As if I would listen to that asshole… He and Taguchi are the ones who get on my nerves the most… Anyway… what I wanted to ask you is why do you continue with it when you tell me all that in the morning? It doesn’t make any sense… Are you sure you trick him just to have him close?” Sho asked reluctantly.
Satoshi knew his friend was debating inside whether to believe him or not.
“Don’t you trust me?”
“I do trust you… but well as I said it doesn’t make any sense. You want me to stop my revenge calling it nonsense and yet you try to get close to his best friend…” Anger was nowhere to find as Sho spoke. He was eyeing Satoshi intensively trying to read between the lines but without success.
“Sho… having someone close means that you can use them however you want… So I think that even if you continue or stop with your revenge it doesn’t harm anyone to have Nino by our side…” Satoshi was looking out of the window. He just prayed Sho wasn’t planning on bombarding him with more questions.
“Satoshi…” Sho grabbed Satoshi’s shoulder “look at me…” Satoshi did as he was told, a little afraid of what might come afterwards.
“Are you by any chance in love with that little geek?” Sho’s tone was more exploratory than irritated “After your broke-up with Nagase-kun, you’re alone and even more closed to yourself… It’s the first time I see you trying to get close to someone… and…” Sho stopped to inhale some air before he continues, this time firmly and louder “I won’t tolerate any impediment in my plans… I’ve warned you…”
Satoshi smiled faintly and tapped his friend shoulder “Sho… I told you I’m not fond of your methods and I’m against this fucked up treatment of yours towards Aiba and I’ll try to change your mind. But there’s no way I’m going to do things behind your back… I’m doing it just to keep an eye on him but I can’t deny” he leaned towards his friend, whispering in his ear “I just love it when he panics when I’m around… but love?” he went back to his primary position “Please… he does have a cute little butt though… it would be a loss not to taste it, wouldn’t it…?” Satoshi smiled mischievously “Now if you excuse me… he’s waiting for me…” said and left after winking at his friend.
Sho was left there watching his friend walking away and sighed… He was still not fully convinced.
“I hope you really won’t get in my way…”
***
Nino was walking up and down the classroom furious, his monologue echoing on the walls of the empty classroom. “He’s so dead once he’s here… I swear to God… I’m waiting for his highness for more than fifteen minutes…. Where the hell is he damn it?”
“I’m sorry to interrupt your monologue…”
Nino stopped and turned his head to the door to see one of them. His heart was beating like crazy and cold sweater started running down his temples. What’s the meaning of this? Why is he the one here? How did he know? But he tried his best not to sound scared or shocked “What do you want Kamenashi?”
“Stop looking at me dumbfounded. I know you were expecting Ohno Satoshi here… but well I have news. Interested in finding out?” Nino looked at Kazuya with doubt.
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“You know… It happens that I’ve seen your little date at that café…” Kazuya paused for a few seconds smirking when he saw the expression on Nino’s face “I knew you’d remember…” he added, using a playful tone.
“Well… I can’t say what you expect but I have a little present for you… here”
Nino looked at the phone directed with him and took it without knowing what to expect.
“Press play…” Kazuya said as he sat on the desk at his left side
Nino did as said and his eyes bulged… No way…
He still felt lost when he felt the other taking the phone away and laughing hard as he headed to the door leaving Nino behind.
***
Nino had remained in the same position staring at the wall in front of him emotionless when he heard Satoshi asking his forgiveness for being late. The anger inside of him kept boiling and before he could control himself he slapped pretty harshly the other one.
“What the hell is wrong with you?” Satoshi yelled furiously “I told you I’m sorry for being late... It wasn’t easy for me to leave the others…”
“Of course… it takes time to explain to your beloved Sho about tricking me, doesn’t it?” Nino’s eyes were already full of tears that he desperately tried to fight back “I- I suppose your experiment will end here Ohno-san…” Nino continued with a cracked voice and turned to leave the classroom but his left hand was forcefully grabbed by Satoshi forbidding him to make any other move.
“Who told you? Is it Kamenashi?” Ohno’s eyes narrowed
“That’s your problem? Who told me?” Nino couldn’t believe his ears “you’re indescribable honestly you bastard… now let me go…” Nino was hitting the other’s torso with his free hand trying desperately to free himself.
Satoshi couldn’t hold himself anymore. He embraced the other tightly restraining any movement.
Nino not able to make a move, he stopped fighting back and left everything go, his head resting on the other’s shoulder. His sobs caused his body to shake a bit but had no strength to pretend the strong one, not anymore. He felt Satoshi’s hands on his back, caressing him in a really gentle way, making him even more powerless.
“Shhh” Satoshi whispered in his ear “You know for such an arrogant person you’re quite a stupid one” he continued in a low voice. Nino stopped crying at the hearing of that. His mind was overworking as the other’s embrace didn’t seem to loose but he chose to remain silent. “You know that trying to stick with our plan when I’m surrounded by wolves such as Kamenashi is pretty hard… I knew we would be discovered. This jerk had already spoken to Sho… what did you expect me to say to him? I plan to stop your revenge and ask Ninomiya’s help?”
“P- please… stop messing a- around… you seemed to be enjoying yourself while playing with my-” Nino bit his lower lip and he continued without avoiding a slight crack in his voice “f- feelings all of these days…”
Satoshi loosened his arms around Nino’s body and made him look at him, cupping his two cheeks with his hands
“Yes… I surely enjoyed myself during the past days” Satoshi said his eyes fixed on Nino’s.
“You asshole!” Nino yelled and tried to free himself again with no success.
Satoshi’s hands were now holding his arms tightly “But do you know why?” Nino’s eyes, even filled with tears, were anxiously trying to see the truth in the other’s gaze. Satoshi leaned closer leaving almost no space between the two of them. “Because I like you. I like you since the day you were cursing us for having destroyed your new DS two years ago… I just wanted to fulfill my dream to take you out on a date even if it was under this kind of circumstances… I wanted to see you flushed, I wanted to see you panic and feel embarrassed…” everything was spoken as a whisper.
Nino’s eyes were locked on the other’s “you’re lying… you’re making fool of me again… you…”
“… Just shut up” was all that Satoshi could say and glued his lips over Nino’s. The kiss was sweet and passionate, innocent and lustful in the same time. Nino’s hands gradually moved to Satoshi’s nape, brushing his hair and bringing him even closer. The heat had spread all over his body and his mind was as if it was covered by a fog, by a sweet fog. They stopped once they both needed to grasp some air and looked at each other panting hard. Nino’s face was red and his lips were swollen and a little sore by the former action. For several minutes no one said a single word.
“I want to stop Sho not only for him… but for us too… I want to be able to take your hand and walk into the school with our fingers intertwined… to be able to present you to everyone as my boyfriend… to be able to call you Kazu…” Satoshi caressed Nino’s right cheek “my Kazu…”
………………………………………….
Masaki was as if he was struck by lightning. The whole day his mind was absent. Teachers would come and go but all he could hear was, “you know that Aiba Masaki is the reason my life turned out the way it did”… What did that mean? He saw Sakurai Sho at the first day of high school. They had never met each other before… they didn’t even live in the same neighborhood…
It was already the last class, in less than ten minutes it would be over. “I don’t understand anything anymore” Masaki whispered to himself and slowly turned his head over his shoulder to find Sakurai Sho sitting at his desk with his gaze locked at the wall in front of him. He then turned at the front desk where Ohno Satoshi was sitting. “Sho your mind hates him but your heart loves him”…the phrase was repeated a million times in his head.
Can it be true? Well his behavior last Saturday was strange indeed… He did protect me from that drunkard… but then he was cold and arrogant again but in the end he kissed me… was that a proof? Masaki shook his head to clear the weird thoughts. But no matter how hard he tried he couldn’t remove them fully. The clock was heard signifying the end of classes. Everyone was in a hurry to grab their things and leave but Masaki didn’t move. He turned his head once again towards Sakurai Sho. His head was down and he seemed out of place as he was packing the books. For once, Masaki looked closer… Well he seems lonely… Maybe this bullying attitude was a masquerade to hide his loneliness and sorrow… and I can’t deny that he’s handsome and the way his lips touched mine… felt really nice…
His stare should have been intense because Sho turned and looked at him. Masaki felt immediate heat spreading on his cheeks and looked instantly away lowering his head embarrassed. I think I’m just going crazy…
***
Masaki was cleaning the blackboard when he heard the door of the classroom open. He thought it was Sho but it turned out wrong.
“Masaki-kun?” Masaki froze. His face still on the blackboard with the sponge in his right hand neither move an inch from his spot nor turned to meet the other one. Things might have been weird with Sakurai Sho but he knew that the deal was still on and he didn’t want to risk Jun’s safety.
“Masaki-kun? I’m talking to you” gradually the voice was heard closer and closer leaving no other choice to Masaki but to head to his desk to grab his bag and leave.
“Wait!” Jun was faster than him and grabbed him by his arm before he managed to step out of the classroom.
“Can you please stop ignoring me?” Masaki kept avoiding Jun’s eyes and remained silent. The other saw his uneasiness and continued “I don’t want you to follow that bastard’s orders! I don’t care if he punches me or do whatever he wants… I just want us to be like before…”
Masaki looked up surprised and dared to ask “H- how did you know?”
“Well someone doesn’t have to be a detective to find out Masaki-kun…” Jun’s voice was warm “I don’t care what he might have said to you… I just want to be able to hang out with you” Masaki’s heart rate accelerated as Jun came even closer to him “I can’t stand it anymore waiting for you to come near the park and leave without meeting you… I…” Jun grabbed Masaki’s chin in his right hand to make him look at him “I like you Masaki… I like you a lot…” he then leaned forward.
Masaki’s brain was experiencing almost a break down. Jun was there out of nowhere and told him that he liked him. He leans closer… Oh my God! He’s going to… Without even realizing what he was doing he lowered his head so that Jun’s lips landed on his forehead.
“I don’t mean to pressure you… but think about it ok?” Jun smiled and brushed Masaki’s lips with his thumb, causing the latter to blush. Without a second thought Masaki took his bag from the ground that had landed a few minutes ago because of the sudden act and ran… ran as fast as he could.
***
A fist was landed on a near wall outside of the classroom.
“So you cancel the deal huh? You prefer him?” Sho hissed clenching his teeth out of anger. “You did the wrong move Masaki-kun and now you’ll pay”
TO BE CONTINUED
A.N. Soooo finally Ohmiya are officially together now... yay! Sakuraiba's confused ne?! And Jun confessed to Masaki... We'll see who he'll choose or what kind of consequences it might have...
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