Unknown Love (Discontinued)

Chapter 5

Shiro's POV:

I walk back home after dropping Yua off. Ugh, I'm so embarrassed. On top of what just happened, Sakura-san was there to witness it, too! I open the door and walk inside. 

"Shiro? Something wrong?" My mom asks.

"N-no," I tell her.

"Are you sure? Your face is red. Shiro, tell me, do you like Yua-chan?" 

"W-What?! No way!" I head to my room in embarrassment.

After about 20 minutes of laying in bed, I hear someone knock on my door. KNOCK KNOCK.

"Come in," I say.

"It's Akemi. Mom told me to check on you. Anything happen?" She asks.

"No. Everything's great," I half-heartedly say.

"Uhm, Okay. So, you excited for high school, little bro?"

"Maybe. I don't know. As long as Yua's there, I'll be fine," I tell her.

"Oh? Say, have you considered... Asking out Yua-chan?" She says.

"Huh? No! Why would I?" I ask.

"Because you seem to have the biggest crush on her," She replies.

"I don't! We're just best friends, I don't like her like that." I turn to look out through the window. Do I really like Yua like that? No. I can't. I don't. I won't. There's no way she'd like me back, anyway.

"Hellooo? Is anyone in there?"

"Sorry, I just spaced-out for a moment."

"Yeah, no kidding. But seriously, you should ask her out. Or, if you don't like her, at least choose someone else?" Akemi suggests. I feel slightly uncomfortable at the thought.

"I don't know," I hesitantly say.

"Come on. Please? I know someone who might be interested!" She tells me.

"You mean like a blind date? No way. I'm not going to ask out my best friend, I'm not going to ask out any girl in my grade, and there's no way I'm going on a date with someone I don't even know!" I rant. Akemi rolls her eyes.

"Ugh, you're so stubborn. You're just as socially awkward."

"Jeez, no need to be mean."

"I'm not! Just stating the facts," She shrugs. After a moment of silence, she decides to leave. Finally. I'm not just tired, but flustered, too. In fact, I'm a tornado of emotions. I'm annoyed, confused, tired, and embarrassed. All I want is to forget everything and be in a world of my own. A world where I don't have to talk to anyone except for the one person who understands me. 

I grab my notebook and decide to go for a walk. At least I'll be getting some fresh air. 

"Mom, I'm heading out for a bit," I tell her. 

"Okay. Don't stay out too long, and be careful," She advises.

"Got it."

Yua's POV:

I feel trapped in my room for some reason. Usually, I can spend day and night in here without having to eat, drink, or shower, but my mom says that's unhealthy, so she keeps bugging me every hour or so. All I need is my notebook, sketchbook, pencil, eraser, and sharpener. Once I start writing or drawing a world that isn't mine, all my worries and thoughts fade away. This whole world fades away. That's mainly why I love writing and drawing so much. I can draw what I feel and write what I wish. Or the opposite.