Natural Days | YuIto ✅

Chapter 11

Yuma woke up with a minor cough. He didn't think too much of it and assumed he just needed to clear his throat. He showered then got ready for school, hoping Tori might be different today.

Tori was already through the school gate then felt someone nudge her side. "I'm not really in the mood Bronk." she said sharper than she meant. He knew she didn't mean it and continued to bug her, all the way into their classroom.

Yuma was entering the school when Shark walked up beside him. "What are your plans for fixing it this time?" he asked. He told him he wasn't sure but he hoped it would work. Shark gave him a concerned look, but Yuma assured him it'd be ok.

During lunch, Yuma looked for Tori and couldn't find her. He checked all her favorite places and places she'd go, except the women's restroom. He felt someone tap his shoulder then turned around to see Tori. "I heard you were looking for me." she said. Yuma started up again about the whole cheating fiasco, with Tori making comments here and there. They eventually started arguing and some people turned their heads. They didn't realize they were attracting attention until Tori looked to the side. Tori said she doesn't want anything to do with him then walks away.

Yuma thought if he kept trying, everything would work out. In the end, he winded up giving up. He walked to the roof to clear his mind. "Maybe things are better this way...I don't even know if I still have feelings left for her." he said with a sigh.

After school had ended, Shark invited Yuma to get some ice cream and chat. Yuma shook his head and said he'd text him later. Yuma wasn't feeling good enough to hang out. Shark and the others went on ahead, looking back to see if Yuma changed his mind.

Yuma plopped down onto his bed, feeling awful and disgusting. He texts Shark as he promised and has a long conversation with him. Yuma felt that these past events have grown a deeper bond between them. He eventually stopped responding due to becoming very sleepy.

Yuma found himself walking out into the rain, then seeing Kaito talking on the phone. He couldn't hear anything but his face was serious. His body moved on its own then felt himself quivering and crying. Yuma saw himself grab onto Kaito and felt his lips move but heard nothing. He jolted awake, wondering what in the world he just saw. He felt his cheek and noticed it was wet, most likely from crying.

Haruto was peeking into his brother's room, worried. He hasn't come out unless it was for food, use the bathroom or run errands. He felt the urge to ask him what was wrong but thought it wasn't his place. Still, he walked in and did so anyway. "I don't really know Haru. Whenever I think of Yuma, my heart jumps and skips and feels light. But when I think of what I'm doing and other negative things towards Yuma, my heart aches." Haruto simply chuckled then went into a fit of laughter. Kaito wasn't sure how to react but his brother eventually stopped.

Now with a stern face, Haruto said, "You like him obviously. I'm surprised you haven't noticed. Though, if your feelings for him deepen, not only will you hurt Yuma, you'll hurt yourself too."