Pain lasts Longer than love (Naegami)

Chapter 3

Makoto's POV

School ended and I really didn't want to go back home. Its like this everyday. I should tell Byakuya...

he'll probably think I'm weak though. I cant risk losing him. Ill have to keep it a secret for now. Its for the best. Right? I hope Komaru doesn't tell Toko because, Toko will definitely tell Byakuya. I have a lot of things to worry about.

I started to make my way out of school. Slowly. Once I was out of the gates I saw someone waiting for me. "Sayaka?" She was standing there with a smile on her face. I walk over to her. "Hi Makoto!" She says with her usual demeanor. "Hi..." I said not really knowing what to say. "Are you ok Makoto?"

I shot her a nervous glance. "w-what do you mean"

"your acting...off" she said with a concerned voice. I froze. "n-no everything's g-good thanks."

Sayaka clearly didn't believe me. But she let it slide "if you say so."

we said our goodbyes and I rushed off back home. Shit I'm late. Once I arrived I took a deep breath. I

(Skip this if your easily triggered.)

I opened the door and was immediately greeted by an alcohol bottle being smashed against the wall. "where were you" I heard a deep voice snarl. I started to shake a little bit. "I w-was at s-school."

"lies!" he said while punching me In the stomach. I fell to the floor. I'm still not sure why I haven't got used to his punches. "You were probably out with your friends!" he yelled. then he started to laugh. "oh wait... I forgot you don't have any friends!" He continued to laugh. "nobody would like a little piece of shit like you!"

I desperate tried to ignore his words, but still. little by little they were getting to me. I felt eyes start to water a bit. He continued to do the usual. by that I mean punch me and kick me over and over. At least I'm good at something...

after he finished, for now, I limped up to my room. Once again I attempted to tend my wounds. I lied down in my bed and attempted to fall asleep.

I really need to tell someone.

TIMESKIP

Byakuya's POV

Makoto didn't talk to me the whole day yesterday. Is he trying to avoid me? Normally I wouldn't care if someone was purposely trying to avoid me, but this kind of hurt. These feelings are annoying.

I entered school and immediately tried to find him. There's clearly something he isn't telling me and I'm about to find out.

I went inside my classroom and found Makoto sitting at his desk. He seemed to be stressed about something.

I sat down at my desk and gently tapped him on the shoulder. He suddenly shot up and had a horrified look on his face. "Hey are you ok?" I ask. He nodded quickly. "Look I'm not going to pressure you or anything but can you tell me what's going on?"

This honestly isn't like me at all. Why am I being nice to him? Makoto shook his head and said something so quietly I couldn't here him. "What was that?" I said a little harsher than intended.

"nothing... I'm fine" Makoto said with little emotion in his voice. That's what really scared me. Hes not himself at all. He's acting completely different. There's no why he's "fine".

"Makoto whatever is bothering you please tell me." He stayed silent.

"I'll tell you after school...ok?" He whispered just so I could hear him. I nodded.

"ok."