Sekai Romantica: After Story

Moment of Truth

A/N: Sorry this was late, but I discovered a really good book and Wattpad. Its called Struck (A Vampire Novel). Also, this chapter is extremely long.
Ritsu POV

I woke up, and then I looked at my alarm clock. It was blinking 8:30. Ugh, I guess I should get up, and get ready for work...

"Well, I am still coming down tomorrow because I haven't seen you in how long. I would like to meet your boyfriend then. And then we'll talk. Ok?"

Oh, crap I forgot about that. I wonder what time she is coming over? Ding dong. Its probably Takano. I opened my door, and then I saw a woman with green eyes and brown hair like mine, tied up in a fishtail. Mom.

"Hi, mo-" I began, but then mother brought me in a bear choking hug. I couldn't breath.

"RITSU! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH! YOU SHOULD COME HOME MORE OFTEN!" Said my mom, making the hug tighter. I might not make it out alive if she doesn't let go of me soon. She then looked at my face to see that I was quickly paling. She immediately let go. I fell to the floor with a coughing fit. Then I heard the door open up, and in came Takano. Of all times he came in, he chose the worst possible time!!

"RITSU! Are you ok?-" began Takano, just noticing my moms presence. I finally got my cough out of my system. I stood up, and faced Takano.

" Takano, this is my mom." I began with the introductions. Takanos face showed fear for a second, but then he quickly composed himself. I turned to my mom to finish with the introduction.

"And mom, this is Masamune Takano, ... my boyfriend." I said, studying her face. She just looked at Takano bored, and then she flashed a fake smile towards Takano. She extended a hand towards Takano. Takano took it, flashing a fake smile himself. He seemed to be hesitating on whether or not he should grab my moms hand though.

"Nice to meet you." They said, in unison. They looked at each other shocked. That unison scared all of us. I also kinda found it a little hilarious. I had to hold back a laugh. Both of them were looking at me, and that pushed me over the edge. I started to laugh. Both of them were looking at me like I was crazy. I felt crazy. I finally calmed down.

"Anyways... sorry for yelling at you over the phone." Said Takano to my mom. He bowed to my mother. She seems unfazed.

"Its ok. I am more curious as to why Ritsu didn't tell me about you before." Said mom, turning her attention towards me. I opened my mouth to speak, but then mom kept talking. "I mean, if he hurt you that much, ... I mean, I'm your mom, ya know? It kinda hurts that you kept things from me." Takano was looking at me with curiosity. I guess he is curious, too.

"Well, I didn't because... well... I just didn't! You never were to approachable, ya know?! I never told you in the 3 years previous years I had been stalking him, so why would I tell you about a small little broken heart? Ok, it wasn't small, but you get the point. I guess what I mean to say is that it would be wierd if I just suddenly walked up to you and saying my heart is broken when you never knew about the relationship in the first place. And with a guy, regardless." I felt myself babbling. I looked at my moms face to see her reaction. She looked deep in thought, and a little hurt.

"What do you mean about that I'm not approachable?" She said, sounding hurt.

"W-well... you were always yelling at me... then and now. At that time, all I needed was a pat on the back and a reassuring that everything was going to be alright. I just couldn't imagine you doing that." I looked up at my moms increasingly sad eyes.

"But looking back now, I really wish I did come to you for help. And besides, I didn't tell dad, either..." I began. Because I knew he would tell you next. I didn't say that because I knew she would get hurt. "... in the end, I just locked myself in my room and cried, and eventually I ran away from everything." I finished. I looked up at my moms face. She seems a little better. I looked at Takanos face. He looked like he wanted to hug me any second. I fought all of my nerves to not kiss him right here. I couldn't with my mom watched. I shot him a smile. He shot me a smile back.