Sakura's Diary

15. Afternoon Notes 🌥

Dear Diary.

Kiba...He'd ruined my book.

Before I left school, we had met at our usual spot. I was excited to know his opinion about my most favorite book, I was excited to get it back and finish it.

But when he approached me, his face looking upset and scared, I had a feeling that he might've not liked it or he's not really into that sort of story.

I tried keeping my normal, happy face though, asking if he liked the book I lended, even though I already knew (I thought) the answer.

I had expected him to say "No" already, or "I didn't."

But that wasn't what he'd said to me.

"I'm so sorry, Sakura. I was reading your book near the fountain before I came here, then I headed to the restroom and left it there. When I came back, your book was in the water. I'm really, really sorry," that was what he had said, and then he handed me back my book.

Was I mad then? Of course I was! It was my favorite book that my elder brother bought me, and I haven't even finished it just yet!

Did I show Kiba I was mad though? Well...no.

I didn't want to act rude. I didn't want him to feel bad for himself. Like I said, accidents just happen at times, you wouldn't even know it.

And honestly...

...wasn't it my fault as well? Wasn't it my fault that I lended him my book, that I trusted him with it?

But still, Kiba promised to take care of it! He even said he wouldn't let any dust land on it! Why did he even leave it at a FOUNTAIN!?

How can I not trust a friend-him-after saying that??

He had apologized to me already, and I'm pretty sure he really didn't mean for it to happen, plus he's my friend, so how can I not forgive him?

(He also offered to buy me the same book somewhere, but I told him he didn't have to. It wouldn't be the same book my brother bought me, and would never be the same book).

So right after that...I said my goodbyes and went home.

I decided that I should just lie to my brother and say I'm the one who dropped it in the fountain. Despite this, I don't want Kiba to get into trouble with him.

The last thing I wanna write is that...I just hope brother Haruko wouldn't be upset with me once I tell him when he gets home, or for what "I've" done.

Signing off,
-Sakura.

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Week 1: Afternoon 2, Tuesday.