Camp Criminal (NSFW) (BxBxBxBxB)

Chapter 22

(November 1)
"Good morning, kitty~" Hisashi greeted Kentaro as he walked into the cafeteria.

Kentaro glared at him. "Shut up, bastard."

I wonder what happened between them last night...? Oh well... I was actually thinking to myself last night. And I really should open up, shouldn't I? I care about all of these boys... I want to be honest with them. They have to be waiting for me, even though they're not talking about it... It's not like my crime is any worse than theirs. I'm just scared they'll leave me like he did in the past... But why should I be stuck in the past? It's not like I'm going to see him again. These guys are different from him. We've learned of each other's crimes, but no one plans on leaving. It'll be alright. Won't it?

"Um... Hey...!" I get their attention. "I have something I want to say later... Will you guys listen...?"

Hisashi beamed. "Of course~"

"I'll always lend an ear," Kentaro adds.

Gin nods and so does Matsu. Alright... I'll tell them... I just feel really nervous... But today is the day. If I don't tell them today, then when will I?

By the way, I haven't seen Yuuma this morning. Ana just gave us our breakfast as usual, saying that he'd be here soon. Breakfast is almost over though. I wonder where he went? Well, I'm sure he'll be here soon like Ana said. I just need to get through today and tell my boyfriends the things I've been needing to get off my chest.

Just then, the cafeteria door opens. I look over with a smile. It must be Yuuma. And as I suspected, he walks in. I open my mouth to greet him when my heart stops.

A familiar boy with orange hair, blue eyes, and wearing the camp uniform walks in behind Yuuma. The words catch in my throat. He looks over at us. A smile spreads on his face. A bright and overwhelmingly familiar smile. No... It can't be... Is that...

"Good morning, everyone," Yuuma greets us. "Today we have a new addition to our camp. Please give a warm welcome to Nikushimi. He'll be joining Matsu and Hisashi in their cabin from here on. I was just showing him around and letting him put on the uniform. I'll let you guys introduce yourselves."

I look down, unable to keep eye contact with Nikushimi. He didn't recognize me, did he? But I recognized him almost immediately... What do I do...? I thought I'd never see him again... Why is he here? Did he commit a crime? Well, obviously he had to have committed one... But why...? When he left me because of my crime, why did he go and get himself in trouble too...? Did he leave me just to hurt my feelings...? I thought... we had something special...

"Hello," Gin said next to me. "Join us at our table."

I heard shuffling as Nikushimi sat down. "Thank you!" he said. His familiar tone hurts. His smile from earlier is embedded in my brain. I want it out... I didn't want to see him again... I hate this...

"I'm Gin. I hope we get along from here on."

"Me too!"

Why... Why is Gin being so nice to him...? No, he just doesn't know...that I know him and that we don't have the best history...

"Hey." Kentaro's tone sounds a bit cold. Did he notice...?? I can't tell if I'm happy about that or not... But then he says something else and I know I'm wrong. "Switch seats with me."

"Huh?" Nikushimi says.

"I said switch seats with me. That a problem?"

"Oh, haha, not at all! Go ahead!"

I glance up as they switch seats. Why did Kentaro even want to...? But at least Nikushimi isn't sitting straight across from me anymore. This is the first time Kentaro has sat so close to Hisashi. Is that why...? I almost want to laugh. But I don't feel well enough to. I catch Hisashi's eye but I look down again.