*Cry* (Ao Haru Ride)

~Chapter 6~

( Hikari's POV )

"Do you want to go to the mall?" He asked with a smile. His smile made me warm. I just nodded in reply. Then, he grabbed my hand and smiled again.

"...Uhm, Kikuchi-kun....why are you helping me?...." I quietly asked while we're both walking. There's a complete silence after that, until he spoke.

"You're hurt, right?" He asked.

"Huh? No. I'm perfectly fine."

"No, not that. You're really hurt mentally. Just by thinking about him, right?" He said and look at me. It made my eyes wide for a second, until I nodded again.

"He probably moved on already.." he quietly said as I look at him again.

"You don't understand..." I said and we both stop walking.

"Miyamoto-san.....do you think he still loves you?" My eyes widened at that statement.

"You cried that hard for him right? That you're hurt from what he did." He said and I just look down.

"I'm helping you so you won't be that sad again. I don't want you to get hurt." He said seriously.

"Kikuchi-kun........thank you." I said and smiled. He returned it and we continued to walk. His hand is still holding mine. Until we heard a voice from behind.

"Miyamoto-san?" That familiar voice....

We both turned around and saw Tanaka-kun.

His eyes were wide, and when he saw Kikuchi-kun's hand holding mine, I saw that his face shows anger.

"Its him, am I right?" Kikuchi-kun whispered as I nodded. There's a long period of silence.

"Let's go." I said to Kikuchi-kun and we both started to walk. I glance back at Tanaka-kun and he is still looking at us.

He didn't know how much I missed him.

( Kou's POV )

I saw them....walking hand in hand. It made my chest heavy for some reason. But then, I wonder how she felt when I left. Or, did she miss me.

Huh? Why do I care? She's just my old friend.

I turned around and went to the park. I sat on the swing and started thinking.

Is she really just my old friend? No...I'm just lying to myself...I liked her back then, but she ignored me when I tried to approach her that day...

Ugh I'm just thinking too much.

( Hikari's POV )

"Uh, Kikuchi-kun, what are we doing here?" I asked and looked around. Its really full of people. And they look like they're really enjoying their games.

"We're here to have fun!" he said happily as he took my hand and pulled me.

We're in the arcade. And, its my first time here. I'm also not used to many people. But then when me and Kikuchi-kun started to play games, it made me feel like we're the only ones on that room. I really enjoy it!

"So, how was it?" He asked while we're resting on chair.

"It's really awesome!" I brightly said, and he laughed.

"There...you're smiling." He said and I look at him confused.

"Eh?"

"I finally see you smile with all your heart." He said and grabbed my hand.

"Ne, Kikuchi-kun.." I whispered so he can only hear.

"What is it?" He asked.

"Please....never leave by my side." I said and look directly at him.

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"I'll go now then." He said and I waved at him. He sent me home...which is really a good thing since I really don't know how to get home from there.

I walk inside the house but as soon as I closed the door behind me, someone rang the bell. Did Kikuchi-kun forgot something?

I quickly opened the door, but instead of Kikuchi-kun's face, its Tanaka-kun..

"Tanaka...-kun.....what are you doing here?" I was surprised when I asked him.

"Miyamoto-san...I...I'm sorry.." He said and bowed. My eyes widened. I felt like I'm going to cry in any moment.

"What are you apologizing for?..." I asked and looked down. My shoulders are shaking. But not because that I'm angry, but I feel like I'm going to cry.

"I'm sorry that I left you." He said. A tear rolled from my eyes. And I look at him.

"Tanaka-kun...you don't know how I felt that time!....I'm really mad at you...I feel lonely!.....But now...you suddenly showed up and you pretended like nothing happened!" I said and continued to cry.

But then, I felt a warm embrace.

"I'm sorry......and I'm sorry, for I can't continue to be with you." When he said those words, he pulled away, and grabbed both of my shoulders.

"Then what are you doing here?...You don't need to apologize if you're still going to leave! It doesn't make any sense!" I shouted. He loo down.

"I'll leave then. Good night." My eyes widened. He really left me.

So he's really going to leave?...I...I don't want him to leave.......

"I want him to stay by my side.....huhu...why is he doing this to me?" I kneeled down and cried even more.

I thought that I was going to be happy this day. But...why am I still crying for him?...

What did I do to made him leave me?

Ringggg.....ringggg.

"hello?" I tried to calm my voice.

"Miyamoto-san? are you crying? what happened? I'll go there now." I didn't even answer one of his questions.

I stood up lazily and walk inside.

"Miyamoto-san!" before I could go in, someone called out for my name. I turned around and surprised when someone hugged me tight.

I thought that Tanaka-kun will come back and hugged me this tight.. but I was wrong.

"Are you okay?" instead, it was Kikuchi-kun. I then cried again and also hugged him.

Is it always Kikuchi-kun who will be by my side? Why did Tanaka-kun left me?....

"Kikuchi-kun..." I whispered and let go of the hug, but he is still holding both of my shoulders.

"Miyamoto-san...no, Hikari-chan...let's both drop formalities. And try to be close to each other." he said with a serious face. But his face is red.

"Yes. Touma-kun." I said and smiled widely.