The Beginning of Summer

Part 8 - The Next Day

Kaito POV

I woke up with legs wrapped around my hips and arms on my face. Jeez, these siblings are messy sleepers. I pulled their limbs from my body and got up. I stretch my body as I look around. I noticed that Hajime and Kyo weren't anywhere in the bedroom. I walk out, rubbing my eyes and in the living room, I saw Kyo sleeping on the couch with his head on Hajime's lap, who was also asleep on the couch.

This was an odd scene. 

"Hnggg, why are you just standing there?" Behind me was Takeshi, who just woke up.

"What's the hold-up?" Takeda followed, rubbing his eyes.

I told them to shut up and pointed at the two. They were suddenly awake.

"Take a picture, quick," I told Takeshi.

He pulls out his phone and got closer. He silently took a shot.

"Honestly, this looks so cute," Takeda says.

I nod in agreement.

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Hajime POV

I walked home from Kyo's place. It was a 15-minute walk, so it's not that close by. I see the view of scattered boxes, some of them unopened, as I enter my house. The smell of sweet ham being fried wafted through the air. My mom is in the kitchen, cooking dinner.

"Hey, Hajime," My mom greets me with a smile. "How was your time with your new friends?"

"It was fine," I replied. "They seem cool and friendly. They're good people."

"I'm glad!" My mom was worried at first because this is our first move ever in our life, but after hearing that I made some friends, she seemed relieved and happy.

"Breakfast is still cooking, so I'll call you if it's done."

I show a small smile at her. "Okay," I took a small bow. "Thank you."

I proceed to go to my room. 

I enter my room and took a look at it. It was still small and undecorated, but I'm pretty tired, so I think I'll do it later. Though, the only thing set up is my study desk. My laptop is in the center, while it's surrounded by cases of pens, markers, pencils, and other stationaries. at the very far left is a small book rack filled with novels and manga.

I took a seat at my rotating chair and spun while sitting. I still can't take my mind off of what happened last night. I stopped the spinning by placing a hand on my desk and faced toward it. I took a pen from one of the cases and I keep poking my face as I remember what he looked like when he was sleeping. He actually looked so cute while sleeping soundly. 

I smile at the thought of that. Crap, I should have taken a photo.

I realize what I was thinking and hit clasped my hands on both my cheeks.

Crap, I'm doing it again! Stop doing this every time you meet someone cute! Plus, he seems like he's not into guys, so that should be a sign to stop.

Thinking about him made me remember his past that he can't get over with. I do feel bad for him for making someone drive away even though he didn't mean it. It really also wasn't his fault. He grew up without someone teaching him about crushes, feelings, and emotions. Of course, he couldn't see the signs if someone was into him. If I ever took a shot, he won't even realize it. I hope that everything goes better for him. He looked pained that night when we talk about that moment of his.

Other than that, he seems like a nice person and I genuinely enjoy our time together playing video games. I look forward to the days we spend together. I don't expect that things won't go beyond friends.