Rhythmic Hearts

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And there Kento was, standing infront of me.

"You alright?"

I looked into his eyes, and then I noticed how dilated his pupils were.

But then as I gazed into his eyes I remembered how rude I was when I suddenly talked back to that Rika girl.

I wish I just never talked. I was too stupid not to realize that I should have just zipped my mouth.

Now I'm starting to regret all of what I said.

Because they were the truth, not lies.

Whenever I tell the truth, something bad always happen just like when I—

"Suzu?" A hand was suddenly wavering infront of me. "Suzu Hirose? Hello? Suzu?"

I blinked twice before speaking. "S-Sorry. I spaced out."

He let out a soft chuckle. "You sure did."

"Anyway, what happened there? Were those girls bullying you?" He asked with a hint of concern in his voice.

Rika will surely talk to me again tomorrow.

And I wish I just didn't go to school.

"Oh. Those girls? They were just talking to me.. but, in a rude way." I asserted.

He shook his head. "That's just the same with bullying," he sighed. "I was just passing the hallway when I heard loud voices. I tried to open the doorknob, but it was locked. But as soon as I heard your voice, I had no choice but to kick it."

"And then you dragged me here."

He ruffled his hair. "That was the only way to—"

"Look Kento, thank you for saving me from those girls, but I can handle myself." I then noticed that I left my backpack in the classroom. How could I forget it?

I was about to walk away when Kento spoke up.

"The real reason why I was walking down the hallway is because I was trying to find you."

I faced him. "Why would you want to find me?"

He frowned. "Don't you remember that we're partners for the performance? I just wanted us to rehearse.."

Oh. I almost forgot..

I glanced at my wristwatch and saw that it's almost 6pm. "But I think it's already late for us to rehearse right now.. um, maybe tomorrow?"

Kento nodded slowly. "Sure, tomorrow.."

"B-bye now," I nervously mumbled. Seriously, I don't really talk to boys that much. I'm so awkward..

"Wait, you're going home already, right?" I heard him ask.

"Yes, but I'll still go back to the classroom. I just forgot my bag."

"I'll go with you," I suddenly froze. Seriously?! My heart is so weird, it's beating faster!

"We also go to the same bus stop, right? And to think that it's already getting dark, I think it's better for us to go home together."

Oh no, oh no, oh no! What should I say? What should I do?!

"Uh, Suzu? Is it okay for you?"