Another chance Book I - Y/N

Chapter 55: How?

You search for Kazu through the arcade when you hear the sound of punching from a dark corner. Is that Kazu? Shit. No! you think panicky as you hurry over to the sound.

As you see two figures in the dark, you force yourself to walk there carefully. In the dim light, you notice Kazu's yellow strands glimmering, a stark contrast to his black hair, making him easy to identify.

He really is beating someone up! You think panicky. You rub your arms nervously and call out to him, "Kazu..., please stop!"

He hesitates for a moment, his head turning slightly, but then resumes punching the other guy furiously.

You frown and search for other people panicky. Please, someone. I can't stop him myself! You think, sure of your inability to halt his movements.

Just when you were about to walk towards him to do something, someone appears behind you.

"Just what the hell are you two doing?", Baji asks irritated, his gaze fixed on Kazutora.

"Baji?", you say surprised. "Please stop him! He is... !"

Baji lets out a sigh and runs a hand through his hair as he strides over to Kazu. He extends his arm to stop Kazu from delivering another punch.

Kazu glances at him angrily before recognizing Baji. He scoffs and pulls his arm away, annoyed.

"The fuck are you doing, man?", Baji asks sternly, letting his eyes wander from Kazu's fists to the awful beat-up guy, and then to Kazu's eyes.

Kazu tightens his fists madly as he seethes. "He just pissed me off. Butt out of it." He glances to the side tensely as the other guy hurriedly retreats.

Baji's expression hardens. "I won't. Why did you beat him up? Why are you so angry?", he asks, his gaze not leaving Kazu's figure.

Kazu avoids his eye when Chifuyu comes to join the party too.

"Y/N, what happened? Why was that guy so beat up?", Chifuyu asks, confused, pointing back to the bleeding dude that ran past him just now.

You frown and glance down, rubbing your arms agitatedly.

Chifuyu looks at you confused, then lets his gaze wander to the other two. Quickly connecting the dots, he lets out a sigh. "I see... .", is all he says.

Noticing that Kazu has shut himself off and won't answer Baji, you take all your courage and walk up to them. Your voice soft, as you approach them carefully. "Baji, let me speak to him, please."

Baji observes you for a moment, noticing your deep frown and the way Kazutora tenses up when you get closer to them.

"Alright.", he breathes tiredly as he walks over to Chifuyu to give you some space.

Kazu turns away from you and mutters with anger in his voice. "Whatever you say won't matter. I'm so done with you."

You feel tears well up in your eyes as his sentence hurts you immensely. "Kazu.", you start, your voice shaking as you try not to cry.

Your emotions overflow by the minute. He glances at you, his features easing up slightly as he notices the tears in your eyes. "Kazu, I... .", you hesitate as he turns towards you, some tears rolling down your face.

You try to stop them with your hands, muttering a soft, "shit." You slowly stretch your arm out to grab his shirt.

Still crying, you lean your head towards him while whispering in a soft, shaking voice. "I like you Kazu. I really do! Please trust me, I really am feeling that way about you. But..., I'm confused. You're not the only one. How am I able to like two guys at the same time? I know that I have to decide. Please, give me time... , Kazu."