Criss- Crossed Love Affair (BokuAka)

Tutee

Seconds become minutes, then become hours, then become days, weeks, months...

I made myself busy with school that I almost forget about myself, my friends and him....

But once in while, I can suddenly see his face and his smile. "Kenma..."

Then every time, I'll cry my heart out.
I expect this to go on and on...

Noya and Asahi always cheer me up, and I feel good as well for a bit. We hang out at their house (since they moved together) and it's amazing.

Sugawara-san also tries his best every time he got... We usually have lunch for weekend, oftentimes with Daichi-san.

The twins and Suna always visit me at home and at the classroom to talk and hang out. They are fun to be with.

I oftentimes visit the orphanage trying to find answers to untold questions... and go home empty...

After he left, I felt alone more than ever... Should I start dating again? NO! Once is more than enough... Besides, I got my friends..... friends who have their partners.... I sighed.

After the incident with Sayu, Noya and I talked to Kuroo-san and apologized the way I acted. He accepted it, telling me that he knows it hurts..

He explained everything as to how he learned the truth about that stalker through a hired investigator. Rich people can really afford such. He said that he confirmed it on the day of the festival..

Oh so that is what he was busy with that day...

I started to become friends with him as well, even I hated his guts.

It's been 2 months now... My second year is running on its fourth month only, but it feels like years already..

Then....
"Akaashi, the principal wanted to have a word with you..." Ms. Tachibana told me during my break.

"Ohh. Okay, Ms. Thank you" I stood up and make my way to the principal office.

I greeted his secretary and entered the room. There was this guy sitting in one of the chairs opposite to the principal.

He is wearing a suit, a tie, have golden yellow eyes, black haired.. And looks respectable and sophisticated.

Why does this person kinda remind me of Bokuto-san?

"Ahh.. Yes... Keiji, sit down" Mr. Mori, the principal, said so I follow and sit in front of the man in suit.

"This is him Sir, Keiji Akaashi. One of our best scholars.." Mr. Mori praised and I bowed down a little embarrass.

"Keiji, this is Mr. Bokuto.. He's the sponsor of your scholarship..." he introduced.

I lifted my face as I lifted my right hand for a handshake, he took and smiled. Bokuto... is he Bokuto-san's?

"Thank you, Sir, for the opportunity you have given me to study in this prestigious school. It's my honor to meet you." I responded quickly.

"Well, Keiji is it? (I nodded) You seem great at words.. I have seen your report cards, and I am impressed... very impressed by your performance. It's a shame that my son cannot be good as you."

Did he really said that about his own son?!?! Unbelievable!

I smiled awkwardly.

"Okay, Keiji, we called you here so we can make some resolutions and proposals" Mr. Mori said

"Right, let's get to the point, Touma." Mr. Bokuto said.

....

"What? Tutor to Bokuto-sa-... I mean Kōtarō?" I murmured after they tell me the proposal.

"Yes.. I decided to seek for your help. My son is failing almost half of his classes and nobody lasted longer than a week teaching him. So I am asking you sincerely, Keiji..".

"I.."

"But I am not forcing you, this request wouldn't affect your scholarship anyhow...." he added.

But looking at his stern eyes, I know.. he's not gonna take no for an answer.

"O... Okay Sir. I'll do my best to help..." I smiled slightly.

"That's great... I am very willing to pay you for that.." he smiled a little

"No need Sir. It's o-"

"Nonsense.. I know, you have teaching other students and earn money from that... so no need to say no, okay? Well, Touma you're right, he is responsible and smart.."

"Yes. Indeed. He is a pride of the school." Mr. Mori agreed.

"Thank you, Touma... We can grab something next time, I have to attend to some important meetings today.. I'll just see you around then."

"Right, Thank you, Bokuto-san" Mr. Mori replied.

Mr. Bokuto faced me and smiled as he walked away.

I sighed after the door closes.

"Keiji, you'll be meeting Kōtarō later after class. He will be informed by my secretary, okay?" Mr. Mori kindly informed me.

"Okay, Sir. Thank you. I have to go now.. I have my next class Sir."

"Okay... Thank you, Keiji"

I bowed at him and left.

"Psst.. what happened in the principal's office? Did something happen? Psst.." Noya, who is sitting behind me in class, keeps on poking my back.

"Psst Akaashi..."
I faced him a little and furrowed my brows and hush him.

"NISHINOYA YU!!!!"
I looked at our Literature teacher holding a chalk and throw it on our direction. I duck and...

"AW!!!!" Noya exclaimed as he rubbed his forehead.

"You better start listening here, Nishinoya!" the teacher added "and stop messing with Akaashi."

I gulped. Am I in trouble?

"Listen class alright.... I don't-"
wow.. another lecture started thanks to Nishinoya.

During the lunch break, I told Noya what happened so he'll stop bugging me during classes.

"Ohh cool... That's good since we will be starting to have more practices than usual for the coming Inter-high Tournament, you can be busy with something" Noya gleefully concluded.

I oftentimes forget that this guy is an amazing libero because of his noisy personality... But I support him in the utmost, the same way he supports me too...

I'll just have to meet him later. My heart beats faster and faster. Am I nervous? Wait.. why would I be? I mean, it isn't the first time we'll talk or see each other, right? It's been just a while since we last talked, but what is this feeling?

Is it the pressure I am feeling right now?