Hidden Love

Love at First Sight

Relaxing myself down on the couch, I sighed to his figure joining me. What a chaotic Christmas it was. Akira and Miou were gossiping leaving me out, Gin was here weeping to me about how he can't find his lost dog, Mochi. The adults were ranging from topic to topic. One moment they were talking about their work, the next our futures. 

After Haru-nii and Akira finally went back home, I lead my family to their rooms, so, the question is; why hasn't he gone home?

"Ahh, today was really fun!" Tora exclaimed. Yes, for you it was, 

"You know ⁓ despite having a nice home, you're almost nowhere to being fun." he slumped down and pouted.

"I have reasons, now go home already." His face darkened at my statement.

"Nah, no one's waiting for me anyways. I can always check in later." He yawned. For some utterly stupid reason, a chord struck. Nobody was waiting for him at home...that cloud of loneliness is what I can share, but, it's gone now. 

Seeing a distressed state of a bright person can bring chills, different ones. So I struck up a conversation.

"How did you and Miou meet?" Half of me was curious, the other half, I couldn't stand the silence.

"Oh, ah, well. I met her at a train station. She was going to school but forgot some change so I lent her some, intentionally that was it..." 

"You had shitty intentions on her?" I smiled at him, glaring at his green eyes. 

"Chill, I didn't think I'd see her again in a convivence store. She treated to a meal and we visited a shrine together. End of story. How come I didn't see you back then?" He asked after sharing his little trip with Miou.

"Reasons." I replied. It isn't that long since I've met Miou, she's still a middle schooler. There's a lot of things she doesn't know, and sometimes those things will hurt her more than she thinks it would. 

"Can I have her?" 

"Over my dead body, twig." 

"Hahah! Relax ⁓ I don't bite,  to be honest, I've never really talked this much to anyone. All were jokes and shit." he sighed and slumped further down the couch, he sat down on the floor instead.

"Still doesn't make us friends." I reached out for a book and opened it.

"But I really like her Takahashi, I really like Miou-chan." I felt stuffy inside, sure it was her decision, but my instincts are telling me that if she gets involved with a teen model who has numerous fans drooling over him, then she'd get hurt. I don't like that. Not one bit. 

"Well, I don't have a say in this. You seem like a pain the ass. Plus, you guys met twice, twice. It took me years to find out how I felt about Akira." I blushed at her name, it was an embarrassing fact to admit. 

"It's cuz you're dumb. Ever heard of "Love at First Sight" ? Yeah, I'd call our encounter that." Tora chuckled, the atmosphere around him felt warmer and less of a joke. Seriously...what am I gonna do? I placed my hand over my face and sighed.

"I don't know how to determine other's feelings, but I do trust mine. I don't regret dating Akira. But, Tora-kun," I gripped his shoulder, making him jump a little, "make Miou sad and I'll kill you hm?" 

"Mhn." He intensely nodded. 

"Oh and can I call you Sora? Your last name is too long, Takahashi." He laughed out brightly. Damn, I don't like it. 

"Do what you want." 

"You can stay the night in my room, I'll pull out an extra futon." I got up and smiled. For once, I may have made a mistake, letting Tora chase Miou. She's still a middle schooler, but she's already found someone she likes, even if it means it'll hurt her in the end. I want her to experience tons of events and make a lot of memories.

Even if they leave you, at least you know the warmth was there, engraved in you as a distant memory.

Chan - It is commonly used for children but is also widely used among female family members and close friends. Chan has a sense of cuteness and acquaintance, so it is also used towards pets and lovers.
Kun - Informal version of "san" ,mostly used for males,such as boys or juniors. It is used by superiors to inferiors, by males of the same age and status to each other. It can be attached to both surnames and given names. 
Futon -  A bedding set which is pliable enough to be aired, folded and stored away in a large closet.