the boy from school // ao haru ride (kou x oc) || UNDER EDITING

chapter seven

I've never felt so wrong in my entire life. For the last few days, my group has done nothing. They're all still very mad at each other. It's tiring.

It was already past ten, and tomorrow was our last day. Most of the people here were already sleeping, but I was having a hard time so I got up and decided to take a short walk. Nothing much.

"It's cold." I softly said to myself. I should've brought a jacket or something.

"What do you want?" I heard Mabuchi kun's voice, causing me to freeze where I had been walking. What's he doing up so late? "There's a reason you called me out here right?"

I backed up against the wall and creeped so close to the corner that if you look, you would've seen them. I wonder, what was going on?

"Yeah, uhm.." It was a girl's voice. Most likely was a first year. I don't know any second years with that girly of a voice. Well, I do, but let's focus on Mabuchi kun.

"Spit it out. I want to go to bed." He told her. Wow, he's rude isn't he?- Wait, is this a love confession? So even Mabuchi kun gets things like these. Not at all surprising.

"I really like you Mabuchi kun! I always have." Her voice shook. Even though it was a little plain, this girl has guts to do this at least. I moved away from the corner, in case something happens. Like if she runs through here. I wouldn't want to be caught listening. It would look like I was passing by coincidence. "I was hoping-"

"Sorry, my feelings don't match yours." He said so casually. I was even surprised he said something like that. I could tell this broke her heart because she started to cry a little. I've heard about so many love confessions from my friends, so this is actually 'cool' to experience.

"Is there someone else?" She asked, her voice upset. "It's that loser Kazehaya girl, isn't it? Why do you bother with her? She doesn't have friends that are her gender, so is she even a girl at all?"

Ouch. I mean, she was right, but wow. She didn't have to drag me into her rejection.

"Stop it." Mabuchi kun silenced her. "Don't talk about Kazehaya like that. If you liked me, then you would've been fine with my friends. Girl, boy, whatever they are."

This gave her a moment of silence, but then she bursted. "I hate you!" Cliche thing to say. I then heard running in the direction I was, and moved away from the wall to look like I wasn't eavesdropping.

When she appeared, we made eye contact. She seemed surprised, but still had an upset expression.

"Good evening-"

"Don't talk to me!" She nearly screamed and pushed me out of the way. If she doesn't quiet down, she could get caught by the teachers. I kept walking and turned the corner. I had found Mabuchi kun sitting at one of the tables in the moonlight. If he's so tired, why doesn't he just go to the guys' room and sleep? I don't understand that boy at all sometimes. There's still so much to learn about him.

"You know you shouldn't sleep here, Mabuchi kun." I patted his head and sat down next to him. "You could get in trouble, and maybe a cold too."

"So? I don't care if I get sick." He sighed.

"Well, I would. If you get sick, who'll walk home with me?" I laughed, trying to lighten up the mood. I noticed he turned his head to face me, but they were still buried in his arms.

"You have your brothers." He answered.

"Yeah, but that isn't the same you know?" I leaned on my right hand and looked outside. The moon was beautiful, I wonder what Mabuchi kun thought of it? "There are some things I can't talk to them about that we talk about. It's like 'I feel at ease with you.' Just like you said before."