Why are we Like This?

Prologue

Highschool was finally over but for Chuuya that wasn't the end of school.

A bit before graduation everyone had started planning which colleges they would attend, Chuuya's group chose a few.

Luckily, very luckily, they all got in together.

Chuuya had never been one to obsess over school until the start of highschool.

His arch nemesis (best friend) Osamu Dazai had joined their school, right off the bat Chuuya hated him (liked him).

"Chuuya it's his first day and you already hate him? Have you even taken the time to talk?" A girl sighs, Akiko Yosano, a girl with much more sense than Chuuya.

Chuuya snarls as he watched a bunch of girls try to flirt with the new guy.

"Look? He's a womanizer, and just look at his face, you can tell he's gonna be an asshole!"

"Aren't you an asshole for hating him for no reason though?" Akutagawa suggested, Chuuya and Akutagawa had met that same year too. They were just naturally close, Chuuya taking that older brother figure for Akutagawa even though they were the same age.

Another guy chimed in, "He's either in love or really jealous, no in between!!" Another person laughed, Ranpo Edogawa.

The redhead slams his fist on the table and sighs, "Atleast he's around the more popular kids, he won't have any interest in us.."

Yosano chuckles as Chuuya looks up, "Something funny?"

"Hi!!" A voice practically sang from behind Chuuya.

Thats when the redhead freezes not able to move, "Shit." He mutters and turns to see dark brown eyes staring into his own.

Chuuya takes this moment to take in the man's appearance.

He had very dark brown doe eyes that made him look innocent but Chuuya knew much better.

Lastly Chuuya noticed Dazai's brown fluffy hair that was messily done, some of it falling infront of his eyes.

The thing that really stood out to Chuuya was the bandages, the bandages wrapped around his neck, his arms, even his right eye had been covered.

"Hello." Chuuya sneered at the taller man, even though Chuuya was sitting down, it was obvious Dazai was taller than him.

"Ah! Don't mind him, he's a grumpy guy.." Yosano speaks up due to the awkwardness, "You're new right?" She smiles with a bit of charm.

Dazai turns his focus to her, "Yes, Osamu Dazai." He holds out his hand, reaching across the table to reach her.

The two shake hands and Yosano gestures for him to take a seat right next to Chuuya.

Chuuya tries to make it obvious the guy next to him isn't welcome but Dazai seems to ignore it.

"Where are you from? You probably move around a lot." Ranpo chimes in as he stuffs his face full of snacks.

Dazai's eyes widen in surprise, "I can't really say where I'm from, I've moved around since I was born."He chuckles.

"Mm." Ranpo hums in response.

"So.. Who ar-" Dazai begins until he's interrupted.

"Ranpo Edogawa, I'm smart, don't try to lie around me, I'll know right away." Ranpo says nonchalantly, always so cocky.

Yosano just sighs and smiles at the other, "Akiko Yosano, sorry for his cockiness, he truly is one of a kind though." She praises as Ranpo smiles.

"Gin Akutagawa and this is my brother Ryunosuke Akutgawa." A girl with long hair states as she points to her right to reveal who anyone can assume is her brother. The two have a very intimidating aura, people find it quite odd that Chuuya can talk to them with such ease.

Chuuya shoots everyone a death glare that practically says 'Why are you interacting with the enemy?!'

Dazai then turns to Chuuya once again causing Chuuya to think 'what the fuck does this guy want with me?!'

"I refuse to say my name." The redhead resists looking at everyone's faces as he stares down at his hands in his lap.

This gets a chuckle out of the man next to him causing Chuuya to whip is head around and glare at him, "What's got you in such a bad mood?" Dazai teases.

"Shut up." Chuuya crosses his arms like a child.

Dazai then smirks and says, "Well if I don't know your name I guess you'll be chibi forever.." He declared obviously trying to get a rise out of Chuuya.

It worked, "Chuuya Nakahara." The redhead mumbles but loud enough for Dazai to hear.

"Mm.. You're quite the grump Chuuya!"

"Oi! What makes you think we are friendly enough to go on a first name basis!" The redhead hissed.

"Aww! But we are friends right?" The bandaged man looks at the rest of the group with a smirk.

Akutagawa begins to speak with a smile tugging at his lips, "I guess a friend of ours is a friend of Chuuya's.."

"Traitors!"

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After that Chuuya and Dazai had been at each other's throats that entire year, Dazai was often praised for his scores so Chuuya went ahead and uped his game which is why he even got into a good college.

The first year Dazai and Chuuya had been at each other's throats, either not talking at all or fighting. The next year Chuuya began to warm up to Dazai after the brunette stood up for him against some dudes.

Third year Chuuya and Dazai began to hang out one on one without their friends, they usually went to the arcade or played games at one another's houses. Well not really one another's, Chuuya was rarely ever at Dazai's house.

Fourth year Chuuya began to feel differently about Dazai and realized he might have a thing for the other, he immediately pushed it down for a while until he blurted it out when him and Dazai were fighting.

After that Dazai had become more distant which caused Chuuya to feel horrible, by the end of the year Chuuya and Dazai hadn't been best friends, just friends. All of that build up for nothing. Chuuya was angry, he was humiliated, everytime he tried to apologize Dazai just avoided the topic which made Chuuya feel even worse.

Chuuya is over it now. He's over that stupid crush on Dazai, whatever was there isn't there anymore. He is starting new and he won't let that shitty mackerel drag him down. But sometimes he still hears that voice in the back of his head, maybe things could still be fixed.

A/N: Okay so this is the starting chapter, it's not much I'll admit, I'm honestly just experimenting with the story. I know where this will go kind of? I haven't written in A WHILE so I may be rusty. I do not have scheduled chapters but I'm setting a goal for every Friday because I love Fridays. Anyways enjoy my messy writing 😭🙏🏼