Be Together (KarmaxOkuda Fanfic)

Chapter 14

Third Person POV

"Ugh, we are finally home." Manami walked towards the couch and let her body fall on the comfort of the mattress.

Going to her future college and having to deal with all the bullying, really took a lot of energy from her.

Oh well... She thought. I better get used to it.

"Aw," Karma made his way to the couch and hovered over Manami, "I thought you were going to be excited because the four days are finally over."

He lowered his face close to hers and placed a small kiss on her cheek.

"I am happy, but I'm also tired..."

Usually Okuda would blush at Karma's teasing kisses, but this time there was no reaction.

It was as if she wasn't paying attention and was in her own little world; too distracted by her thoughts to even notice her boyfriend on top of her, begging to feel her affection after four really long days.

Karma frowned. "Alright. What's wrong? You're being too quiet. Is it what those girls were saying? Is that what's bothering you?"

Okuda looked to her side and blushed in embarrassment. "You know about that?"

"Yeah..." Realizing that his girlfriend wasn't up for any displays of affection, Karma got off Manami and sighed, "Nagisa told me about it. But hey, don't listen to them."

Amethyst colored eyes stared at the ceiling. Her thoughts only consisting of the rude comments she received.

"Bye bye you prude."

"He's only with her out of pity."

"What is there to see?"

"If you're going to be with Karma, then at least try to look pretty. Poor guy. You're making him look bad."

Manami sat up and stared down at her lap.

Maybe they're right?... I mean... It does look a little off for someone like me to be with Karma. He's cute and smart... I'm just... Smart.

"Oi, Manami?" Karma waved his hand in front of Okuda's face to try and pull her out of her thoughts.

If I'm just smart, then all I have to do is try to be cute! But... Can I do that?... I feel like my face can't get any better than this...

Wait...

I got it!

"KARMA!" Manami stood up from the couch in a rushed manner, causing the redhead to jump back a little.

"Woah! Uhm?...  Y-Yes, what is it?"

With one hand on her hip and the other fixing her glasses, Okuda continued on with her small outburst.

"I think I'm going to start wearing make up! I mean, pretty people should be with pretty people! I can't imagine how you must feel like when you're walking next to me, so it's only fair that I begin to try and look nice! That way, people won't judge or make fun of you when you tell them we're dating! Also, it won't seem off that we're together and –"

"Be quiet."

Manami looked down at Karma who is still sitting down on the couch. His hand was clenching the fabric of the sofa; his expression, serious, filled with disappointment, almost somber.