First Love, Late Spring. | Baji Keisuke

Chapter 4

Sixth Sense.

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"Stay outta my way." His voice out as command. Baji tightly grip on the metal tube.

Forgetting how strong Baji's punch is, Takemichi immediately pull himself back to reality. I need to stop him.

"Why? You don't have to do this alone!" His tone was so desperate. So desperate that it confuses Baji what is he chasing after. What's with him and Chifuyu?

You don't have to do this alone.

He heard that for a lot of times already. 7 words his lover always say.

"You don't have to do this alone, Keisuke." You've have said that phrase for countless times, yet Baji never listen unless you told him to.

There are rough days in your relationship. Mostly it's about Baji trying to solve everything in his own. Smallest to biggest thing. You didn't like that.

"Have I told you to not be too selfless? Just because I got mad at you, it doesn't mean you can no longer ask me for help. We always study together. We even dated because of that." You told him.

He didn't reply. Deep down his mind, he's so glad. But, are you still mad at him? Are still upset? Does he have to do something to make you feel better?

You moved your feet, you raise both your hands to hold his cheek. "I'm not mad anymore, hmm?" Leaning in to brush your lips against his, but was interrupted when your noses bumped together. Baji giggles, and so are you. The awkwardness slowly fades away.

Your airy and tender voice played at the back of his mind. How he wish to hear it again.

He mentally slapped himself. He shouldn't be distracted by those thoughts.

"Take care of Mikey and Y/N for me." He said as he walks pass by Takemichi.

He got his motivation back. It's now or never. 50 men standing on the top of cars. These men are from the third division. He hangs the elastic in his mouth, collecting every piece of his hair into a bun. "Let's see what you've got."

"Baji-san said he will take down Kisaki, didn't he?" Takemichi heard Chifuyu say.

"There's no promise that guy can't keep." Chifuyu boosted. He is certain about his captain, his friend, the one whom he puts a great amount of respect and trust.

"You should enter through our door way instead of my window, Keisuke." You crossed your arms. Apparently, he climbed up the tree again. This man really loves thrill, huh?

Baji scratches his nape. With an apologetic smile, "I'm sorry hehe." Cue the signature grin of him. It's not like it was a big deal, you are just worried he might fall from there if he keeps on doing that.

"What are you doing at this ungodly hour?" You asked him as you realize it was 2 am. He told you Toman held an urgent meeting. You nodded as response.

"Don't you realize, spring is around the corner!" He informs with enthusiasm. "I do. And?"

His brows furrowed, "What? You don't remember? Our anniversary?" Now, he's pouting like a tall child.

You laughed upon seeing the demeanor written across his face. "I was joking around. Of course, I do remember it. Do you have plans?"

"I'll take you under cherry blossom trees and I'll kiss you there!"

You slapped his arm. "That shit is so sappy! No way!"

"Erase the last one, I'll take you there. But, If you want the kiss to happen I can give it to you right now." He scoots closer. You humm yet, you were looking away. You can't show that you were flustered. He will definitely tease you about it.

"It's a promise. We will bring Yin with us too!" He lift his pinky finger.

There's no promise that guy can't keep. They say.

You felt shivers down your spine. The air is too cold, even your hands are freezing. You can't explain this feeling. Even your stomach is turning upsidedown and cold sweat is trailing down your forehead. You sigh.

You can't tell why are you feeling this way. It feels some thing bad is coming. No matter how much you distract yourself, you just can't get comfortable.

You suddenly thought of Baji and Chifuyu. How are they?

I couldn't care less was what you said to Chifuyu after he told you that today is the brawl. You have decided not to care at all. However, the reaction of your body seems to tell otherwise. Worried is understatement. You are terrified.

"Stop poking the meat and shove it right into your mouth." Yuzuha screams, it as jolting you out of your reverie. She had a reason for being here. You called her and said you needed someone's company because you were feeling ill. Yuzuha, of course, chastised you for not eating and sleeping on time.

"Hey!" She said once more. You got lost in your thoughts again.

"I'm sorry, I just had a bad appetite." You mentioned, putting your fork on the side of your plate. "But you said you were hungry! You didn't even bother trying it."

"Yuzuha.." You could feel the air getting colder this time. You drew your cardigan sleeve to your palms.

"You look pale. Are you alright?" The mood suddenly changed. She asked after noticing the look in your face.

"I am?"

"Are you thinking about him?" Yuzuha says, ignoring your obvious question.

"Huh? No. I'm just nauseous." You deny.

Yuzuha slaps your arm. "I told you to sleep early and eat on time!" You groan.

"I did! I just feel cold.. I feel bothered. I can't explain it properly." You say, fidgeting with the hems of your cardigan.

"I feel like I need to do something."

"Yeah, and that is rest." Yuzuha suggests pulling you up your sit.

Baji conquered the 50 men standing, with a single pipe. He's finally here. Eventually makes his way to Kisaki, holding a sharpened pipe to his neck.

"Checkmate."

"Go ahead and kill me if you can!" Kisaki retorts back.

In his mind, he thought he would be finally achieve what he was trying to. But then, a sudden urge to puke hits him.

He cough blood.

Chifuyu and Takemichi were shocked. A blood? Where did it came from?

The two realized it. It was the wound from Kazutora's stab.

"Guess, that's that." Was the last words Baji uttered before he felt his knees and eyes weakened.

Could it be true that I'm dead by now? He pondered. The background was completely white and overly bright. Is this what happens after death? He questions himself once more. A tap on the shoulder drew his attention.

Y/N.

You gave him a sweet smile. "Keisuke!"

"Baby." He responded. "What brings you here?"

You're still beaming. That dreadful smile.

"Did you give up? Do you want this to be the end of things?" You asked him, your head cocked to the side.

"What exactly do you mean?"

"You need to wake up, you still have things to do, don't you?" You hold his hand. Kissing it gently, Baji finally realized it.

This is not the end, yet.

Then, all of a sudden, everything goes black.