Amidst all the Sorrow

Chapter 2

• • Ryouta • •

I walked out of the elevator and headed out the lobby, to buy from a nearby convinient store.

"Ah" I said, and I smiled at myself.

I walked behind her and tapped her back, "Konoe-san" She looked at me from behind her.

Her shocked face turned to a smile. "Kanagawa-kun, hey" She greeted.

I nodded at her, "Hey" I greeted back.

"Where are you going?" I asked, "Oh, to the store. I'm buying some snacks for later" She answered. "Oh me too! Can I.. go with you?" I asked, she chuckled then nodded.

"Why exactly are you buying snacks?" I asked. "Oh, I'll be by myself until 5 and I can't cook that well so I'm buying snacks and instant food" She said.

"Both your parents are busy?" I asked, I feel like I'm interogating her. She shook her head.

"I'm staying here with my dad, my mom's back home taking care of the house" She explained. "Ah" I said and nodded.

"How about you?" She asked, "Same reason, although my brothers will be with me" I said.

"You have brothers?" She raised an eyebrow, "Yeah, I do. A younger and an older one" I answered. She sighed, "At least you'll have company" She chuckled.

"I'll be watching some movies I bought" She added, "So popcorn is definitely on your list?" I asked, smiling at bit.

She nodded, "Of course! Popcorn will never be left out" She laughed and I joined her, "Ah!" She suddenly said.

"What's on your mind?" I looked at her, "Wanna join me?" I raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

"You really shouldn't let strangers in your condo room" I said shaking my head.

"You aren't a stranger though, and you saved me"

"My dad actually is very thankful you helped me" She added, "You told him about me?" She nodded.

Wow.. telling her dad about me. A guy she just met and saved her.

"Well?" She asked as we got in front of the convinient store, "Uhhh.. Well I.." I trailed off.

"Come on! Think of it as a thank you!" She exclaimed, I laughed at her enthusiasm.

"Alright, alright. I'll take it then" I said, smiling at her. She grinned, "Alright! Now, popcorn is definitely on the list" She said as she entered the store.

"You mean before it still wasn't on your list?" I asked snickering, "I was debating on it!" She exclaimed.

I laughed and followed her inside.

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"You're going where?" I sighed and rolled my eyes, "To a friend of mine, 4 floors above us" I said.

"Girl friend?" My older brother, Kaito smirked.

"Yes, but don't even put those words together" I glared at him. He shook his head and chuckled.

"She was the girl you saved right, Ryou-nii?" My little brother, Syo asked. I nodded, "She is" I said.

"Oh and now, you're hanging out with her?" Kaito smirked again. I hit his arm.

"Its her thanks. At least I won't have to stay here and die of boredom" I snickered.

Kaito rolled his eyes, "If you hate us so much, go to your girlfriend already" I glared at him.