"So, it sounded urgent. Plus you mentioned Ryueen what happened."
"Well definitely more than a little happened you could say."
"What does that mean?"
"Well, I've found out I don't take kindly to people touching Shikimori. Not at all, I never want that to happen again."
"Micchon? Hey Y/N, why would you- NO HE DIDN'T!" Kei who was latched on to Kiyotaka's arm jumped up in anger
"Unfortunately he did. But I kind of kicked his ass so badly I'm suspended and my few friends are terrified of me." I said that scratching my cheek
"Well, tell me what happened. Maybe I. No we can think of something." Kiyotaka then sat Kei down after she apologized to the other customers for causing a disturbance.
"Well you see this is what happened..."
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"And that's what lead to me being suspended and kicking Ryueen's ass." I sipped the iced tea I ordered while we were talking.
"I see, give me a second to think for a bit. Have you talked to Shikimori since you left the school? I know you said that she only fell and scrapped her knee but I'm still concerned."
Thinking about it I haven't really talked to her for the last few days at most it was just five messages of checking her health but nothing more.
"No I haven't really talked to her in the last few days. Should I call her? If she would pick up I'm sure she'd like to talk to the two of you as well."
They both nodded so as I went to pull up her number she was the one calling me. This caught me off guard but I chose to act naturally.
"Hey, Shikimori. I was just meaning to call you."
"Oh, uhm Y/N are you free right now? I can come to your house or wherever you're at right now if you'd like?"
"Oh, uhm I'm actually with Kiyotaka and Kei right now, they were in the cafe I can send you the address if you want."
"Oh yes please do I can leave right now I was on my way home... I just wanted to see you."
"Hey, Shikimori you sure you're okay?"
"Oh yes I'm alright... yeah don't worry about someone like me."
Suspicious.
"Well I'll send you the location we'll be waiting."
"Yeah, I'll see you soon Y/N."
We hung up and I sent her the location and when I looked up to see Kei and Kiyotaka about to kiss seemingly forgetting I was here.
"SO, she's on her way. Plus you're both in public you know."
Kiyotaka looked out the window looking a bit disappointed, Kei blushed madly. I teased them for a bit until I felt a tap on my shoulder.
When I turned around a sweet strawberry scent registered first before I finished turning around I realized it was her. Her pink hair and blue eyes with a smile poking my cheek it made me panic and embarrassed making me jump back.
She laughed at me slightly before smiling at me once more.
"I never thought I'd get a cute reaction out of you Y/N."
"S-shut up its not my fault." It felt more cool than she cute when she laughed and slapped my shoulder sitting down next to me putting her body weight on me.
I smiled and accepted it but I felt the other two's warm gazes onto us it felt good.
"So, I've heard about what happened a few days ago. Shikimori are you okay? Ryueen hit you correct?"
Way to kill the mood Kiyobaka.
Shikimori flushed a bit realizing what she was doing in front of others and timidly nodded.
"But I'm okay... it was more a fall than anything plus Y/N was there to protect me."
"I did a lousy job. You shouldn't have been hurt in the first place it's my fault."
"Don't say that do my feelings not matter? I'm grateful, plus being the one defended isn't a bad feeling." As she said that she looked at me longingly but seemed conflicted at the same time.
"I mean still..."
"No it's okay really. I promise so don't feel bad. You definitely hurt him more than me so it's okay."
"Hey Kiyotaka"
"What is it Kei?"
"Don't they seem even closer than they are when we met?"
"Well wouldn't something like that bring anyone closer? You should know that yourself."
She hit his chest while Shikimori and I stared at them. I guess I know how they feel sometimes. Although this kind of feeling isn't a a bad thing.
"So, Shikimori if you don't mind my asking how have things been at school since the incident?"
Kiyotaka chose to finally get to the main point while Shikimori froze looking pale.
"I- I've been disconnected I think... everyone has been bashing Y/N while he has been absent. Calling him a monster or things like that, but I would tell them they're wrong and tell them to stop. But it even lead to me arguing with Izumi and he's mad at me."
Monster huh...
"Hey Shikimori can I ask what he said?"
"Things I don't want to repeat."
"No matter what?"
"No matter what."
"Alright, then I won't press the issue but if anything goes too far then promise you'll tell me."
"Fine I promise Y/N but I doubt it will."
Someone unexpectedly said something.
"Micchon?"
"Yes Kei?"
"Have you seen Ryueen since then? You don't get any pain? No trauma? No nightmares? No anxiety?"
"No I'm fine I promise Kei."
"Then can you let me hug you for a bit just to make sure?" She said that with a shaking voice and a worried look from Kiyotaka.
Shikimori nodded and they embraced each other Kei holding on tighter and with more emotion. Whether it be anxiety, fear, sadness a mixture or something else entirely.
