Genius (ohshc x reader fanfic)

Chapter 24: Maru

Maru POV

I stretch my cramped arms from the long lectures throughout half the day. The bell just rang a few seconds ago signaling it was lunch time, and as usual, Haru and I stayed in the classroom to eat our home made bentos. And as usual, the twins try to get us to the lunchroom before they leave reluctantly. And as usual, Haru and I would make small talk throughout our meal until the bell rang again. But...these past few days, all I can think about are the negatives in my life.

Each day felt even grayer every time I stepped into that cold, white room when school ended. More pain seemed to pile on my heart every time I looked into his once bright eyes, turned dull. I'm still desperately holding on to that very thin string of hope that he would survive this cancer...but it's slowly disappearing. Where is that hope going? 'Why' is it going? Is it because he looks exhausted every time I sneak a peek into his room every time before I enter to see him smile? Is it because his hair is almost entirely gone? Is it because he seemed to have shrunk? Is it because how pale he is?

...is it because I have that feeling that he knows he'll have to give up one day?

I don't know if I can even help this situation.

That's right. I can't do anything if I hide.

One of my flaws.

I'm too 'perfect.'

No. I have a billion more flaws that I can name, and they will flow out of my mouth smoother than a river-

But what's the use of naming these flaws?

Maybe...just maybe-

"Maru!"

I shoot my head up to see Haru pointing her chopsticks at me, an all knowing look plastered across her face, but she doesn't question me, she already knows.

She puts down her chopsticks and stares at me.

A innocent smile spread across my face, but it felt oddly different than the ones I newly discovered a few happy memories ago.

"Maru, I'm still pissed that you left me with those morons!"

"I know, I'm sorry. Is Ranka still hating on Tamaki?"

"...very much."

I sighed at that blonde's idiocy. The way his actions are always unexpected...but he's a warm person who you can't help but get close to him. He always smiles, and acts like a child. He makes life seem more bright and worth living, he keeps everything fresh. I wonder sometimes, if there's a reason that made him this way.

"The twins were the ones who made Tamaki's situation absolutely horrible, I tell you, they really are mischievous."

The twins. I find them in my thoughts sometimes when I watch the news, when the tv reports problems happening on our earth, I always sweat drop and wonder if they will ever drive a car into a public park's pond, it worries me. They make me feel a fluttery sensation like the others when we plan a prank together, talk together, or just when they stay close with me instead of anyone else.

Hikaru, childish, funny, a tsundere- he entraps me in such a bright, exciting aura. He sometimes swings his arm around me when we walk in the halls, and tells me jokes on the days I feel down because of the smallest things.

Kaoru, a considerate, selfless, and a sweet person. He always thinks about his brother first, allowing him to always take first serve. Kaoru...he warms my heart every time he looks into my eyes, because i'd always see the kindness in them. But they haven't done any of the sorts like Tamaki or Kyoya...