Loved

20.

The next day, I wake up in my parents' bed. It really wasn't a dream. I drag myself out of the bed and to my own room. I get dressed half-heartedly. I put on a BTS t-shirt, black skinny jeans, my grey beanie, a grey scarf, and my black converse. I get all of my stuff into my bookbag and exit my room.

Once I'm in the sitting room, I expect to see my dad on the couch, but he isn't there. I frown. I walk to the front door and turn back to look at the empty house. It seems so much bigger now. I shake my head and walk out of the house.

It's still a little dark seeing as the sun has only just started taking its place in the morning sky. It's cloudy and it seems as though it might rain. I shove my hands into my jeans pockets and start walking to school. I don't want to go, but I know that Ichiru will be there, and that makes me happy.

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Just before the bell rings for people to get to class, Someone comes up behind me and scares me. I jump, horrified that it's some bully. When I see it's just Ichiru, I smile and laugh, shoving him slightly.

"Don't do that!" I say still laughing.

"But it's fun!" Ichiru whines playfully.

"Well, it isn't for me!" I shove him again. "We got to get to class. Let's go..."

As we walk through the hallways, Ichiru grabs my hand and intertwines our fingers. I look at him and smile. He smiles back. I squeeze his hand, more so to make sure he's really there.

"Are you okay?" He says stopping just before the classroom. I stop with him.

"I'm fine." I say, we both know that's a lie. "We're going to be late." I drag him into class with no further words.

The class seems to be going super slow. I wish it would all be over. I don't want to be here. I want to go home.

I stare out of the window next to me. Outside, the sun is shining just a bit brighter. A tear slips from my eye and for once, I'm glad I don't sit next to Ichiru in this class.

"Susuki-kun. Are you even paying attention?" Sensei asks me.

I look at her immediately. "E-erm... Well.. I... S-sorry...." I stumble on my words while wiping my tears. I know that she can tell I've been crying. My eyes are red and puffy. "M-may I be excused...?"

She sighs. "Fine. Make it quick."

I nod and rush out of the classroom. I run down the halls until I make it to the bathroom. I shut myself in a bathroom stall and lock the door. I don't want anyone to see me like this.

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Hey guys! So this is extremely short! But I'm kinda lacking inspiration for this. The end of this book is coming. I'm so sorry for the shortest chapter ever!

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