Tokyo Revengers; Fate.

Chapter 31

Baji Kohaku P.O.V.

Every time I'm back to 'my' time, it's like everything from the 'future' is a dream. But what does it mean? Is it a premonition? "Is something wrong?" I ask, when it looks like auntie is studying me. "Have you lost weight?" She asks. "I don't know" I say shrugging. "You're starting to worry me Kohaku-kun" she says. "How come?" I ask. "You're losing weight, getting pale, getting more bruises. How can I not get worried?" She asks, stroking my hair and stroking it behind my ear. "I'm going to pack more lunch for you, you know" she says. I chuckle. "There's no need. There's no way I could eat all of that during lunchbreak" I say amused. "We can't lose you too you know" Auntie whispers and a little surprised I look at her. "I'm not going anywhere" I say softly. Auntie smiles and rubs my back. "Good" she says, before walking away. I sigh deeply, leaning my forearms on the counter and after a little while my chin on my hand and watch Yua that is drawing at the coffee table. She looks up when we hear "tadaima" at the front door. "Toosan home!" She says happily before running out to the hallway. A little while later Uncle walks in with Yua on his arm. He immediately stops as he sees me. I raise my eyebrows slightly. "Something wrong?" I ask. "I could ask you the same thing" he says walking over. "Auntie asked the same thing" I say, as he places his hand against my forehead. "Not without reason" uncle says. "It seems like it's all catching up with you a little huh?" Uncle says, frowning slightly. "If you say so" I say shrugging. Uncle puts Yua down, who immediately starts protesting. "Kohaku look at me" he says, and I do. "You are not alone. Whatever you need, we're here" he says. I wasn't expecting this, and it surprises me. Uncle smiles. "Make sure to remember that, son" he says. I nod, looking away. How could I tell you? Uncle lifts Yua again. "So tell me what you've been up to" he says cheerily as he walks over to the couch with Yua. I feel my lower lip trembling slightly and walk over to the door. "Kohaku?" Uncle says. I look up to them. "I love you" he says, smiling brightly. I smile slightly then still leave the room.

"Don't look at me like that" Ran says amused. I look at him from behind the glass, at his prison uniform. "How can I not? You got arrested Ran.. two people died.." I say. "Yeah I know... " Ran sighs. "I didn't kill them" he says, looking me in the eye. "I know you didn't.." I say softly. "Do you know how long you're going to be in for?" I ask. Ran shakes his head. "I don't know yet. Could be for a while. I'm a bit of a trouble maker you know" Ran tilts his head and grins slightly. I frown disappointed. "I wouldn't mind if you go out with Mitsuya while I'm in here" he suddenly says. "What?" I ask confused. "Like I said, I'll probably be in here for a while. I'm not going to ask you to wait for me the whole time" he says. "Why wouldn't I?" I ask, raising my eyebrows. "Sex, for one thing.." Ran laughs. "Besides I know you need someone by your side.." he adds, on a more serious tone. "I don't mind if it's him. I know that you would want that. I asked you to come so I could tell you that it's okay. I won't mind, as long as you come visit me every once in a while" he says. "Of course I'll come visit you.." I say. Ran smiles. "I'm glad" he says softly.  I run my hand through my hair. "Oh Ran" I sigh. "I'm sorry to trouble you" he says. "You're not... but I wanted you to be by my side" I say. "I will be again, once I'm out" Ran says. "Do you promise?" I ask. Ran's smile grows. "If you'll still have me" he says. "Promise me" I say. Ran chuckles. "I promise. If you'll still have me" he says. "Good" I say nodding. I lower my head when the door behind Ran opens. "Raise your head, little prey" Ran says amused. "I need to see your smile to keep me going until I see you again" he says. I raise my head. "Time is up" the officer says strictly. Ran stands up and I frown, but I still smile at him. "See you next time" I say softly. "Can't wait" Ran says, smirking slightly. "Stay strong now" he says as he walks with the officer. "I'm the one that should be saying that" I whisper, stroking my hair behind my ear.

I look out of the window as I drink from my bottle of water. When I squint my eyes I see new leafs forming on the branches of the trees. "Yo" I look up to see Mitsuya walking over. "Hey" I say softly. "Aren't you going to eat?" He asks, offering me a sandwich. "I already finished my lunch thanks" I say, smiling slightly. Forgive me for lying to you. "How are you doing?" He asks, leaning against the windowsill. "Peachy" I say. Mitsuya chuckles. "Yeah figured as much" he says. "How are you?" I ask, looking at him. "Not all that well either" he says, running his hand over his hair. "I'm sorry this happened, Ko. I know it must suck that he's in jail now" Mitsuya says. "It does" I say. "Do you know how long he'll be in for?" He asks. I shake my head. "I don't. He suspects a while. At least a couple of years" I say. "What are you going to do?" Mitsuya asks. "I don't know" I say shrugging. "He said that he wouldn't mind if I would go out with you" I say, smiling slightly as I glance at Mitsuya. "As long as it's you, and as long as I still come to visit him" I add. Mitsuya chuckles. "How thoughtful of him" he says amused. "Weird thing to say huh?" I ask softly. "Kind of. But it doesn't surprise me. Especially if he's going to be in for a while." Mitsuya says. "He might just be worried about you" he adds. I look at Mitsuya suspiciously. "Why would he be?" I ask. "Well, you've been through enough don't you?" He asks. "What do you know?" I ask suspiciously. "Nothing.." Mitsuya says but I know he's lying. "You're lying" I say. Mitsuya smiles slightly. "He might have called me" he says innocently. Surprised I raise my eyebrows. "How did he get your number?" I ask. "A guy like him has recourses" Mitsuya says shrugging. I'm too curious to express my annoyance. "Well what did he say?" I ask. "We burried the hatchet so to speak, that's all" Mitsuya says amused. It's obvious he's hiding something. I sigh deeply, giving up. "Alright" I say. I don't trust this. But before I can say more the bell rings. "See you around, Ko" Mitsuya says, still with that amused tone in his voice. "Yeah, see you" I say as I watch him leave.