Mafu
Grabbing a cup full of pebbles, I start to aim at my childhood friend's window.
I throw them gently, some of them missing the framed glass, some hitting it.
The window finally opens after a few more swings.
I signalled him to give me the phone cups that we made when we were still young, and he complied.
He picked them up and threw my cup over to me, to which I caught perfectly in my hand.
"What is it? It's so late, over." His muffled voice came in as I placed the styrofoam against my ear.
I placed it against my mouth afterwards, "I-- Let's go to the park tomorrow, over."
"Ah, sure. The usual?" He asks as I nodded my head.
"Okay. Now, pass the cup here already and go to sleep, Mafu." He scolds me in a joking tone, but I still obey his words after wishing him a good night too.
Tomorrow, I will be confessing to Soraru-san.
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"Mafu, did you hear?" Amatsuki jogged over to me, a worried expression on his face.
"Hmm? Hear about what?" I stopped in my tracks, wondering why my best friend was out of breath.
"It's- It's about Soraru-san." He sighs before looking up at me. "He's going to transfer schools next week, Mafun."
My eyes widen as I dropped my books in shock. "Wha-"
"Oi, be careful." A certain voice scolded me. "You might've dropped it on your foot instead."
I whipped my head to the source of the voice, "Soraru-san..!"
"Hm? You look like you've seen a ghost." He commented before glaring a bit at Amatsuki. "Did Amatsuki tell you anything?"
I slowly shook my head sideways. "N-No.. Amatsun didn't say anything.."
He seemed unconvinced, but shrugged it off. "Okay then. Be careful next time, okay?"
I nodded as he passed by, going to his class.
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"What are you going to do about your feelings for him?" Amatsuki asked as I sighed.
I laid my head down on my table. "I don't know anymore.."
There's only one solution, idiot. I thought a reply to him, but just let it be.
"I'll handle it. Don't worry, Amatsun." I looked over to him with a smile.
His worried expression disappears and smiled back at me. "Okay. Just know that I'm here, okay?"
"Of course." I replied as I held out my pinky.
He looped his around mine and shook it, creating a small pinky promise.
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I wait on the swings, swaying back and forth slowly.
I asked for the cups from his Mom while he was away. Hopefully he doesn't mind.
I looked around, reminiscing the days where we chased each other around the same park when we were younger.
Soraru-san used to bully me, actually. But when he found out about my Mother's passing, he decided to stop and befriend me.
We're so close as if we're stuck like glue, you see!
I laughed to myself, not noticing that a tear fell from my eyes.
I don't want Soraru-san to go. I want him to stay here like always.
He was always there for me when no one was, not even Amatsuki was there for me at the right time.
This will possibly hurt our relationship, but I need to get my message across to him.
The fact that I loved him all this time.
I quickly wiped my tears and stared somewhere else.
The secret entrance we made.
We made a secret entrance because we sometimes wanted to play in the park really early in the morning. It was allowed because the guard said so, but Soraru-san was stubborn to the point where he made a hole in the bushes and hid it behind a wooden bar.
I laughed a bit at the memory. Soraru-san has a really cute side.
"Mafumafu." I snapped back into reality, looking at the entrance again to see the raven-haired male that I've taken a liking to.
I flash him a small smile. "Thanks for coming, Soraru-san."
"No need to thank me." He brushes the dirt off himself before shoving his hands into the pocket of his hoodie. "So, what did you want to talk about?"
I smiled at him and stood up, revealing the cups from behind my back.
I threw him his cup, catching it perfectly.
I took a deep breath.
"I've liked you for a long time now and wanted to know your answer, over."
His reaction was of surprise, as if he didn't see it coming. His eyes widened as he looks at me, a smile planted on my face.
You wouldn't want the guy of your dreams to see you broken like this, right? Stay strong, Mafu.
I watched him bring the cup up to his mouth, and I placed mine against my ear.
"We are right in front of each other, so can we please stop this?"
I closed my eyes to prevent the tears from falling and nodded, letting the cup go.
"Mafu--"
"Is it okay to cry..?" I'm at my limit. I asked him for permission first like always.
"Of-Of course. Come here." He opens up his arms like how he usually does, and I run into his embrace.
It hurts. It hurts so bad. Please like me back. I don't want you to go.
My sobs get louder as he comfortingly rubs my back, soothing me little by little.
"Don't.. go." I croaked out, voice muffled by his hoodie. I take in a deep breath, taking in his scent as well. "I don't want you to go.."
I feel him flinch. "Oh, Mafu.."
He hugs me even tighter. "I don't want to leave you either. But my mom is saying that it's for the best if I want this course."
"Don't leave me, Soraru-san..!" I whine, sniffling. I rub my head against his hoodie, burying my nose into his scent.
He continues to hug me tight. "The truth is that.."
"..I really like you too, Mafu."
I gasped, the tears coming out in more numbers. "Soraru-san..!"
"No, I don't like you. I love you. Even I don't want to go." He whispered, placing a kiss on my head.
I sobbed a little as he gently pats my head. "I'll come back for you, I promise. I'll work hard until we can be together again, okay?"
He pulls me back to wipe my tears away. "We can always skype, too. You can message me anytime."
I nodded and nodded, nuzzling into the warmth of his hand. "I have.. one request.."
"And what is that?" He nudges me to continue.
I faced downwars slightly, and looked up. "..Kiss me?"
His reaction was as if someone shot him in the heart. He placed a hand over his chest and smiled. "Anything for you, my dear."
He grabs my shoulders and inches closer and closer.
I squeezed my eyes shut until I felt his lips against mine.
Chu!
I love you.
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A/N: based off of tamako market and boku mitai na kimi, kimi mitai na boku !!! :>
