Overgrown Melody (In My Heart)

Our Differences

-The picture is mine if you couldn't tell haha-

He smiled. "It's never that easy... Is it..?" He glanced at Toya. "It seems like you have it all figured out... Must mean it's possible." I feel backwards, after accomplishing my original goal of talking to the alternate version of myself, the adrenaline caught up with me. Toya caught me. "You alright..?" He asked concerned. "I'm,.. Just tired." I said, looking up at him. He picked me up to my surprise. I felt my body temperature rise. "H-Hey you didn't have to..!" Toya put his finger on my lips. "Just try to relax. Unfortunately we have to leave soon so I can't put you back in the bed... So this will have to do." Toya said Hoisting me up to where my head was leaned over his shoulder. I looked over to see everyone.... An looked unimpressed, but...Kohane looked... Sad.

I tried to ignore her and rest my eyes. It's not that I didn't feel bad for her, but I couldn't change the way I felt about Toya. I knew it may have been a little selfish, as I wasn't from this world, therefore I couldn't be with this 'Toya' forever... And I admit, I miss being around the Toya I know, however this is the only outlet I have to express my growing feelings towards Toya. My Toya is probably worried to death about me... I snuggled into this Toya's shoulder. Knowing he wasn't the one I wanted, but he was just a different version of him. For now I'd find solace in the fact he was with me, in some form or another.

While had found comfort, and a sad sense of nostalgia from Toya's embrace, the alternate version of myself walked toward Kohane and An. "I'm sorry... For everything. I know I've wronged you guys... Especially you, Kohane." He muttered scratching the back of his head. An furrowed her brow. "What do you mean 'especially Kohane!?'" An asked hugging Kohane in a protective manner. Kohane gave her a sad smile. "It's okay, An... It's all in the past now." She said looking at the ground. "No, no... You always say 'it's okay'... What happened..?" An asked hugging her tighter. The alternate version of myself began to explain, "I'm the one who set Kohane up with Toya..." Toya's eyes widened. "What do you mean..?" He asked shocked. "Me and Kohane used to be childhood 'friends'... But I never actually cared about her... I knew about your father... Through uhm, connections which I have yet to explain... And knowing what he wanted I put this idea into Kohane's head. That she liked you." He explained. "That's a lie..!" Kohane retorted. "I fell for what you said at first... But I actually fell for him..! I love..." Kohane cut herself off.

"I know." He said rubbing his arm. Toya didn't have any words.  "That's why I am apologizing... I knew at the time, and know now that what I did to you was screwed up... I knew that Toya didn't, and probably would never reciprocate those feelings... Yet I played with your emotions..." He said, his voice showing remorse. Kohane averted her gaze. No one had any words. Toya was shocked, Kohane ashamed, An frustrated, and I, too tired to think.  The alternate version of myself sighed. "Uhm... I know a verbal apology doesn't make anything better. I understand how you wouldn't... uhm... Be willing to forgive me, but let me help you guys... For once." He said pulling out his phone. "Over the past 4 or so months that I have been away from home, I've had a lot of time to reflect on my actions..." He tried to explain, only to be interrupted by a banging noise.

I felt my body jolt at the sound. "Open the door..!" It was Ena. "How's she get in here..!? That guy was supposed to be on the lookout!" An whispered, being the only one who could move at the moment. Everyone else were stiffly still. An opened the door, O felt the cold air swoosh from the force at which she opened it. She was fully prepared to take her frustrations out on my parents for what they did earlier. However, when she opened the door, it was only Ena. "Are you here to insult and bring harm towards Akito again..!?" An said, anger filling her face. It was clear why she was upset. She remained powerless as I was beat up, she couldn't do anything to help Kohane, and she felt as if she were holding her back. Kohane had already accepted the feelings that surrounded her, but An wasn't ready to. An looked at Ena, only to find her face streaming with tears.

Ena fell to the ground after glancing at me. She had witnessed my beaten up face. I gestured for Toya to let me down, in which he complied. I walked over to stand beside An, leaving Ena right in front of us. "Akito... I'm the reason you were hurt... I tried to protect you... but it seems that I had only caused you harm..." I smiled. "I'm not the one you should be apologizing to." I said, making way for the alternate version of myself, who had tears sliding down his face as well. Ena looked distraught, immediately recognizing her original brother. "Akito..? But you're right there..?" The alternate version of myself walked over to her, helping her to stand. "I'm so sorry for causing you so much agony over the years... Ena." He said hugging her. Ena's arms were stuck in the air as shock coursed throughout her body.

I turned toward An, Toya and Kohane. "I know you guys have your own problems with him.. but if you could... Overlook them for a little..?" I said understanding what he was going through. Toya smiled, but didn't say anything, feeling as if he didn't have a say in the subject matter, despite being involved in it. Kohane stepped forward, and put her hand on his shoulder. "Why don't we put our differences aside... For just one moment..? Let's listen to what they have to say... huh?" She said, hiding the tears in her eyes. An looked defeated, her mouth struggling to hold shut. She silently nodded, trying not to let her emotions get in the way. Toya looked appreciative, understanding the determination and the courage it would take to be able to look past such a difficult situation. I nodded, hugging Kohane, Ena, and my alternate self. "Thank you."