Our Second Chance [AshEiji]

5

[Eiji Okumura]

I'm on my way to Shorter's house, he called almost crying saying he needs me because I have some good grades in English and we have an assignment for a week or two.

I haven't even started it yet, but I will help him out on that. Essays are okay with me, also, English is such an easy language comparing to others one I have learned.

I called Shorter telling him I am on my way, he did told me almost crying he thanked me about it.

I got on my way and looked at my phone, for locations. I hope I don't get lost, I barely get out of my apartment. I didn't get lost and got just on time to Shorter's house, his older sister opened the door and greeted me.

"You must be Eiji! I love your hair." She said while opening the door and giving me space for me to walk in the house. "Shorter is in his bedroom, come on I'll take you there." She continued closing the door behind me.

"Thank you," those were the only words that came out of my mouth.

We went to Shorter's room and there he was trying to figure some math equations as soon as he saw me he went running to hug me.

"Eiji!" He yelled, still hugging me. "Ash is also coming, but for mathematics." He explained.

"Alright, should we get started?" I asked, when I looked for the door was already closed something I wasn't granted as a kid which felt weird to look.

I helped Shorter out with the assignment, while we waited for Ash. Most of the assignment was finished and then the blonde guy appeared, I could use mysterious but I feel like I know him enough. But, I don't.

Ash was surprised to see me but still waved and smile slightly, he lay down next to me on the floor with some sighs.

"I could have taken buddy out for a walk.." He said under his breath. "When you finish English, I'll help you math." He spoke to Shorter, but didn't receive an answer only a slight nod after a good while of staring.

"Who's Buddy?" I asked bluntly after that, we might be here for a while, why not talk and get to know him?

"My son, who happens to be a dog, his name is Buddy." He talked with a smile and some light on his eyes. "Do you have pets?" He has both his eyebrows raised.

"I used to have a dog when I was a kid, but I don't remember him quite well. After that I never got to have another pet, I have a little sister if that counts." I joked slightly and received and pillow thrown at me by Shorter.

"Hey! I'm a little brother it doesn't count!" He said with a frown expression.

"It should count!" I respond and throw the pillow at him.

"No! It shouldn't!" He threw another one at me. "End of discussion!" Not sure when but Shorter is on top of me trying to kill me with the pillow, I can't stop my laughter.

We eventually agreed that it doesn't, by force but it does count! And Shorter is back to his assignment while I'm trying to control the last bits of laughter left.

Asher is looking down at his phone sitting down, not a reaction his eyes doesn't express anything just blank looking at something.

"Ashu?" I called he instantly looked at me, as if I screamed or something. "Is everything alright?" I asked tilting my head and placing my hand on his shoulder.

"Yeah, just a stupid text. Anyways," he change the topic to some other thing. "You live alone?" He asked interested in me once again, I should get used to it.

We talked about how mostly about me, but I learned something about him. Not as much as I wish I did, but I learn somethings or two.

He hates to talk about himself, by the looks but can let out some comments here and there. Wonder what his home life is for him to hate talking about it.

In any case we talked about some sports, and how Ash hates sports, has an older brother, loves Buddy a lot, and doesn't have many friends.

Ash is really nice and the more I get to know him the less I get why he isn't popular or has a lot of friends.

"Finished!" Shorter yelled, laying on the floor taking some breathes. "Eiji I love you! Marry me!"

"It's literally illegal, you are eighteen." Ash answered rolling his eyes.

What?

"Even better, it's prohibited." Shorter blow me a kiss and a wink, I helped him a little with some words and inspiration I suppose, but most of it was him.

"I'll call the police on you and-" Ash waited for some seconds and turn at me. "How old are you?" He asked.

Everything went silence.

"Uh, nineteen?" I am hesitant.

Once again deep silence.

"Nineten? Like the legal age nineteen?" Ash asked surprised. "No way, stop joking, no way."

"How old are you guys then?"

"I'm seventeen and Shorter is eighteen." Ash answered. "I thought you were younger than me! You are shorter than me so-"

"No way you are younger and taller." I placed my hands on my face. "You are seventeen.." I repeat myself.

"Yeah, we can't get married yet. You'll have to wait." Ash said coming closer and with the usual flirty tone.

"Like I wanted to," I answered probably with some blush. "Shorter needs to finish that math assignment."

Ash nodded, and did as told. Even though it wasn't an order just a suggestion.

I excused myself and went to drink water. My phone kept receiving texts and I know they aren't from my mom, so I decided to take a look but for any case I can't do it in front of those two.

Eiji!!!! When will you be back?? I miss youu!! The only friend texted me I had in my old school, I wasn't her only friend though.

It has been a week, but I miss you too and the gossip!!! I responded smiling unconsciously at my phone.

There's no gossip, yet. The year needs to end fast, I can't wait to see you again! She answered with some emojis. Are they treating you right there? I'll beat them up if they don't!

Yeah, everyone is nice. I am helping out a friend. Shorter would totally love you! I sent.

Who's Shorter?

A friend I did here, he and Ash are really good friends. Is wish you could meet them! You would love then like you have no idea!

I bet. I have to go text you later, xoxo. That was the last text I received, she then went offline.

I felt a breath in my neck that made me jump. "Who are you texting?" Ash asked looking over my shoulder.