Hall Pass - an Ishimondo love story

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- Mondo's P.O.V. -
     I lay in the bed, opening my arms for Kiyotaka to hug me. And he did so. He hugged me tight, with his face against my chest, as i feel some watery tears coming from him.
     - It's alright... - I say, gently.
     He grabs my hand and holds it, with my other free hand I pet his head, messing with his hair a little. I can see his tears fading again.
      - I like you... - I hear Ishimaru say in a very slow and quiet way. I could barely hear it.
     - Can you repeat that, Ishi? - I ask, trying to clear if I had heard right or my head was messing with me.
     - Oh, don't worry about that. Just out loud thoughts...
     - And... what were these thoughts about?
     With the hand I was messing with his hand I put on his chin, lifting it for him to look at me. It cause me to blush. Those eyes... so... sentimental and... beautiful. Ah, fuck, I can't possibly be having feelings for him. I... I'm not gay!
     - I said "I like it" you know... the thing you were doing with my hair. - he stutters a little.
     - Ah, alright then, bro.
     He looked at me confused. Probably about the "bro" part.
     - "Bro"? What is that supposed to be? - he asks.
     - Oh, it's how I call people I care a lot about.
     - I've heard you and Leon call each other "bro" from time to time, is that the reason, then?
      I held his hand a little more stronger. Leon. I hate this name now.
     - Yeah. But that's past, Leon's not my bro anymore. He sucks. I hate him.
     He just looked at me with a brief smile, but quickly put his face in my chest again. I could see a little red on his face, was that why he wouldn't look at me anymore? Hah, adorable.
     - Thanks, Bro... - Kiyotaka says
     I blushed hard. 'Oh, fuck, fuck, fuck, he's just so... aah... FUCK I AM CATCHING FEELINGS FOR HIM!' I think to myself.
     - B-bro? Hah... nice.
     I grabbed his waist and pulled him up, making he be closer to my face. He blushed, and I also felt my face burning up. Gah, he's so... perfect.
     - We're bros now!
     I lift my pinky up, he does the same and we cross them together. We both laughed at it, and hugged closer.
     - You're adorable, oh god. - I end up saying quietly, but since Kiyotaka was so close to me he ended up hearing it.
     - I am? - he asks, with a smirk on his face.
     - O-oh shut up! Of course you are, and you know that.
     I showed him my tongue, playfully. He looked at me with anger, also playing.
     - Owada, sir, that's disrespectful! - he says
We both laughed and kept talking for a few hours more. That was until I felt him getting heavier, and so was his breathing. He was falling asleep. I played with his hair so that he would sleep better, holding him close.
- ... I love you, Ishi ... - I say, just before I also end up sleeping.
- Ishimaru's P.O.V. -
'Did he... he loves me? Did I actually hear that right? He thought I was asleep already? Ah... well...' I think to myself. I loose the hug a little and get my face closer to his, i could hear his breathing, slow and calm. 'He's sleeping for sure.'
- I love you, too much. - I whisper.
I finally go to sleep.
I wake up to see Mondo still asleep. I calmly and carefully get out of the hug. Just as I was about to get out of the bed when I feel Mondo's hand grabbing my wrist.
- Nooo... don't go alreadyyy... - his voice sounded sleepy.
I laughed a little at his morning voice. Got back to his side and layed on his chest again.
- Com'on, Mondo, we gotta go to school.
- Fuckkk... okayy, let's go. - he answers.
I get up once more and help Mondo get up since he's too lazy to do so. Then I let go of him and turn to the bathroom, returning with my uniform on and ready.
- You looked nice in the clothes you wore yesterday... why don't you use these type of clothes more often? - Mondo says.
- It's called uniform for a reason, bro. Why don't YOU wear your uniform more often?
     - Ah, it's just boring. It's not like we have to wear it anyways. Common, Ishi, just for today, will ya put some normal clothes for once?
     - Geez. Fine.
     After being obligated by Mondo, I get out of the bathroom changed once again. Maybe he was right, I don't have to wear my uniform every single day.
     - Yeahhhh, now we're talking! - he says, looking at me up and down.
     - I-is it bad?
     - No! The opposite actually!
     - Hah, I appreciate it. Now, let's eat something. I'm hungry.
     - Alright.
     We headed downstairs to the kitchen. That was when something unexpected happened. Dad was finally actually home.
     - Father! - I ran up to him and hugged him.
     - Oh, hahaha, hello, Taka, dear. Who's that you've brought home?
     - That's Mondo, a friend from school.
     - Heya! - Owada says.
     - A... friend? Really? Woah... congrats, Ishi!
     My smile faded a little. 'Was I really that much of a looner my own father is impressed I actually have friends?'
     - Well, I gotta go to work, Taka. I'll try to come home earlier, alright?
     - Oh, okay... Well, have a good day at work, father.
     And just like that, he left already. Me and Mondo just looked at each other and I soon began to do the thing for I came here in the first place. I cooked some pancakes and hot chocolate.
     - Woah- This are good as hell! Are you really good at everything? - Mondo asks.
     - I suppose so. - I say, taking a sip on my hot chocolate.
     After we ate it was time for school. I usually go walking alone. But Mondo has got a bike, and offered to take me to school, since he didn't wanted me walking alone on the streets like that.
     - Um...Mondo... I... I- um...
     - What is it, bro? - he asks, confused.
     - I fear high velocities... do we really have to get to school this way...?
     - Ah, common, Ishi, don't be such a pussy, common. Just hold tight to me. I promise you will be just fine.
     After a few seconds I gave in, took on the bike and held very close to Mondo. As he drives, with the wind blowing, I could even say I enjoyed it.
     - We're here, bro. - Mondo says.
     - Have we really stopped? I'm feeling kinda anxious still.
      - Don't worry, you may get off me now.
     And so I did, I felt relieved to be touching the floor.
     - I won't lie, even though I was very scared, it can be kind of enjoyable, I suppose.
     - See? You did great up there.
     We were just talking and laughing about how scared of the bike I was until I saw someone approaching us. Leon Kuwata, to be exact.
     - Heyyy, Mondo, buddy! Why yo' with this nerd again. Geez, common, let's skip class or something.
     - Get off of my way, Leon. I don't ever want to talk to you again.
     - Alright, then may I talk to your friend, Ishimaru? - Leon says, in a tone of voice that sort of scared me.
     - You get very far away from him. Don't make me put my gang against you. - Mondo threatened.
     - Mondo... It's alright, I got this, okay? - I say.
     - Good, good boy, Kiyotaka. - Leon says getting closer to me. I step back.
     Mondo looked at me in a way that demonstrated for me to be cautious, I shook my head to him as in a "it's alright, don't worry about me" sort of way. He then got to the door of the school and looked at both of us, he couldn't hear anything, but he was there if Leon tried to hurt me.
     - Kiyotaka, baby, come here.
     - Don't ever call me that again. Do not EVER approach or even get near me ANYMORE. I'm done with your shit, Leon. IM FUCKING DONE WITH YOU.
     - Aw... are you mad...? Cause i'm the one who should be. - He said, grabbing my wrist in a strong way.
     - You touched me. You physically and mentally scarred me to life. And you think you're the one who should be mad? Haha...pathetic. I'm not as weak as you think I am. I'm not going to stand back and suffer anymore.
     Leon looked surprised. He tried to touch my face, but I responded with a hard slap on his face. Then pushed my wrist away from his hand.
     - Undertood? - I say.
     He then grabs my wrist again and pushes me very close.
     - No, I don't think I fucking understood. You're weak. You need Mondo to protect you after all. You're in love with him aren't you? Stupid faggot. Once I find you by yourself I'll fucking show you how bad I can really be. Maybe i'll get to be worse then last time... - he whispered in my ear and let me go.
     I stood there, very scared with what he had just said. I just looked at my hand, trying not to cry, when I felt a warm body against me. It was Mondo, hugging me.
     - Hey...bro. It's alright. He won't hurt you anymore.
     I turned my body to him and hugged him tight. He knew exactly how to make me feel better with this hug of his. God, maybe Leon is right... I am in love with him. I can't let this keep like this.
     - Mondo, I think I'll be good by myself. You don't need to protect me anymore. Don't worry about me, okay?
     - What? Why such sudden conclusion like this? Was something Leon said?
     - No, Owada. This is a conclusion I made by myself. I don't want to bother you anymore. Our lives are very different.
     - Taka...?
     - I have to go to class.
     I got ou of the hug and went in the school, I looked back once and he was staring at me, in a sad way. 'Have I hurt him? I hope not... it's the best thing to do, right? It's not like he likes me back anyways.'
     As I get in the class, I observe as Mondo enters it eventually, sitting just behind me. Class went on and it was normal, nothing out of the usual. That was until we heard the principal's microfone on. It wasn't the principal talking, tough. It was Junko.
     - Gooood morning, everyone! I have an announcement to make! My dear friend Kiyotaka asked me to tell something to the school...
     'Oh no, no, no, no, no. This is bad. This is very bad.'
- Mondo's P.O.V. -
     I watch as Ishimaru asks the teacher to go to the bathroom and she lets him. I see he running out of the class. What was Junko up to this time...
     - Students, class president and hall manager and moral compass, Kiyotaka Ishimaru, has decided to use me as a way to come out to the entire school.
     A few students started to whisper to each other about what Junko was about to say. 'Come out? Is he... Oh, God, Junko, that's low, even for you...'
     - It's not like we didn't know that before, right? Kiyotaka is a homosexual man, folks. He came out to me one day and wanted me to tell you guys this. Oh, not to forget... he's also in love with-
     - Ms. Enoshima, getting in the principal's office without authorization is not correct upon the school's guidelines! - we all could hear Ishimaru say.
     'Woah, he really doesn't need me to defend himself, now does he? He's being braver then usual, today.'
     - Ah, Ishimaru, you wanted to come speak who you're in love with by yourself? Or should I say it already.
     - Junko, stop.
     - It's not we haven't noticed you like Mondo Owada...
     '...he... likes... me...? Really? I- ...'
     - That's a lie, Junko. I wouldn't like someone so different from myself.
     'Oh...' That hurts. That hurts so much.
     - How sad. Well... that was all folks! - she turns off the microfone.