𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐄 | Yuki Ishikawa

Chapter 4

"..Hey, it's good to see you, Marin. Oh look, is that him?" He took Gom away from my arms. All of his attention was on him, not me. I was about to say something but he abruptly stopped me from saying another word.
 
  

  
 

"He got fat," He said. I don't know if I'm going to be offended but he laughed with his own words, "I mean, He is healthy now. The cat Mom is getting mad, huh?" He indirectly talks to me.
  
 
  
 

 

"So..how is it going?"
  
 
 
 
 
 
"The first week, he was still adjusting. I think he was so used to tiny place. I spend hour looking for him the next day yet found him sleeping in the corner. He's been eating well..as you can see." I stated.
  
  
 

 

Yuki never once paid attention to me, his eyes were glued to Tom. I pouted whilst looking at them, it's cute but he can never focus on one thing.
  
  
   
 
  
 

*Just so you know..I gave up a sushi dinner for you,* I said it underneath my breath. It's not my intention for him to hear my nonsense. Yuki stopped as he heard it. "You did?"
 

  
 

 
I shook my head. "Ah, no, no, it was just..a thought. Aha, he's grown now. Don't you think?"
  
 
  

 

He laughed. "You're cute. Mayu, np wonder he is so cute too."
   
 
  
 

"..his name is Tom," I told him making him even more surprised, "..Tom? That's even more cuter."
  
  
 

When our eyes locked, my heart pounded like crazy. I don't know what has gotten to me but his eyes felt like he is staring directly in me. I never want this moment to end. "Meow."
  
 
  
 

Eventually, it did. Tom snapped the tension going on. I could only grin at him. He gave Tom multiple pecks. "..Ah, right. Mayu, is it fine if I get to see him if I want to? I can't wait for another month to see him again, you know. It feels so long."
  
 
  
  
 

Same thoughts. Glad you know how it feels to wait for days so that I could see you again. "Sure thing, it would be cool for both of us, right Tom?"
  

 
 
 

"At this point, we're really a cat parents. Don't you think?"
  
  
 
  
  
 

*..Yeah, we can also be a parent. Parent for our child.* I took my chances again. I just can't get over him. But he's too clueless for my affection. "By the way, do you want to grab dinner?"
  
 
  
   
 

"..Sure, sure. But, I have to tell you something. Nishikawa Marin," He asked in a serious tone. "I appreciate your efforts..I really do, but I don't know if I'm just over exaggerating things..Best believe, we should stay friends. I think, you're too young for me."
  
 

 
 
"Hm?"
  
 
 
   

It hits home. It really does hits home. I felt like I want to disappear for a second. He straight up rejected me and in front of our cat. Maybe we're not destinata after all. "You really think this won't work?"

 
  
 
 

"Listen, everything was unexpected to happen. I never thought I'd encounter  a charming girl, but don't you think it's just infatuation, not love? Teenagers to do that."
  
 
  

I'm not a teenager, I'm almost in the legal age. Ishikawa Yuki........