MY FATE

Chapter 72- I have my limits

"This is really beautiful. Thank you."

The trio sat near a lake which was not far away from the grassland, still surrounded by some fireflies. The moonlight was illuminating there, so  there was not much darkness. Kirihitho closed his eyes and was listening to the sounds made by forest. Hiroki was looking at the beautiful lake in front of them and Tatsuya was leaning against Kirihitho's shoulder. He slowly sneaked his hands in Kirihitho's shirt receiving a slap in return. Tatsuya pouted but continued. Kirihitho opened his eyes and smacked his head from behind causing him to lose balance. He grumbled and sat straight.

After a while, he asked Hiroki," How did you fractured your shoulder?"

Hiroki sighed," I was clumsy."

Kirihitho said lightly," Don't lie. Was it Mikarin?"

Hiroki chuckled," Why do you think it's her?"

"We know her very well. She is definitely capable of doing this."

Hiroki shook his head," I told you, it was because of my clumsiness."

Kirihitho said angrily," It's fine if you don't want to tell us but at least don't lie."

Hiroki looked at him with blank expression causing him to gulp. But before he could say anything, Hiroki continued," You are right. I am sorry. I shouldn't lie. It's just I don't know what to say."

Tatsuya frowned," Don't try to protect the person who did this to you. I can't believe that your parents aren't doing anything about this."

Hiroki," That's not true. They did something and that person apologized, too........Also, I am not trying to protect them. I just don't want any more troubles."

Tatsuya laughed," Troubles, huh. So you will allow them to abuse you?"

Hiroki got up," I don't want to talk about it."

Kirihitho," How long do you plan to runaway from your problems and troubles?"

Hiroki didn't say anything. Rather he didn't know what to say. Was he really running away from his problems? No, definitely not. Or.........maybe.

 He started going back to cabin followed by them who were still continuing asking questions.

Tatsuya," Why aren't you answering?"

Hiroki sighed," 'Cause I don't want to."

"Why?"

Hiroki stopped and looked at them blankly," Listen here. I appreciate what you have done for me so far but remember you are not that close to me to interfere in my life. I have my limits and you should know yours too."

No one said anything for the rest of the journey back. Kirihitho and Tatsuya were stunned after listening Hiroki's last sentence. They indeed weren't that close to him to interfere and they hated it. 

After reaching back in cabin, Haru asked Hiroki," Where did you go? I was trying to find you for so long."

"We went to the lake. Sorry I didn't inform you."

Haru smiled," It's fine. Come on. We are discussing about tommorow's plan."

Hiroki looked back at the sulking duo for last time and then sat besides Haru. Kirihitho and Tatsuya wanted to sit besides Hiroki but Mito took the other spot. Grumpily they sat besides Hikaru who looked at them with pure affection. They both felt really guilty about abandoning him. Kirihitho circled his arm around Hikaru and pulled him near. Hikaru yelped quietly after the sudden action and smiled at Kirihitho. He looked at Tatsuya who was looking at him with fondness and nuzzled in his neck's crook. They were looking really lovey-dovey.

Mikarin said grumpily," Now, you love birds. Get a room."

Tatsuya said smugly," Gladly."

Mito and Takara ewwed at his response and Hikaru turned red.

He continued teasing her," You are grumpy because you couldn't bring your girlfriend. Don't be jealous."

Mikarin retorted," Jealous? F**k off."

Itonome laughed at her. 

Hakuto cleared his throat and said," Okay kids. We all are going to the shrine up on the hill by tracking. While Hiroki, Mirai and Ian will come by car. We will require four hours........"

Hiroki slacked off after hearing some time. He wasn't going to tracking anyways so what was the use of listening. He rubbed Mito's hair slightly who was sleeping on his lap, thinking about Kirihitho's words. 

How long are you going to runaway from your troubles and problems?

He sighed. Was he really running away or was he just tired about facing them? He had no damn idea. His head was completely empty. Was it normal? He didn't know. And he thought it was better he didn't know.

He looked at happy trio couple and couldn't help feeling jealous. He once was like this with his ex-boyfriend. But everything had changed. And it was his fault that everything changed so abruptly. Thinking about his ex boyfriend, he thought about Kirihitho's words again. Maybe, at that time, if he would have fought for his ex boyfriend's love rather than running away, they would have been still together. Maybe. He sighed again and started paying attention to Hakuto's words.

After everyone went back into their respective rooms, Hiroki stood in the kitchen and was boiling water. He was looking at particularly nothing when someone cleared their throat. Hiroki looked at her and immediately a frown appeared on his face. He had full intention of ignoring her and run back to his room but apparently the other party had different plans. He took water in a cup and was about to leave when Mikarin grabbed his arm which wasn't injured. He jumped at her touch and tried to free himself. After some failed attempts, she asked," Done? Sit. I want to talk with you."

With no other option, Hiroki sat on the chair while Mikarin sat opposite to him. She observed his expressions for some time which made him really uncomfortable. And after what happened last time, he was getting somewhat scared.

Mikarin sighed," I am not going to eat you. Relax."

Hiroki looked at her sceptically but didn't say anything.

She continued," How is your shoulder? Does it still hurt?"

"No." Came a faint response.

She hesitated for a while but she remembered something suddenly. Her tone took a complete 180° turn so did her attitude," Then if it doesn't hurt why are your facial expressions like that? You are ruining everyone's mood by that face of yours. I can't believe mom and dad let you come with us. But even if they insisted, don't you have any dignity? For god's sake, they have disowned you. Don't you understand what everyone present here thinks about you? If you don't then let me tell you. They think of you as f**king eyesore. Everytime they look at you, they realise how much they hate you. Why haven't you killed yourself yet? Huh? It-"

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