INDEBTED

Chapter 11 - "Is this enough reason?"

3 days left before Sakusa's match and I'm super excited. His practice is already over and I'm waiting for him outside the gym, enjoying the orange sky.

"Oi germ! Let's go?" He called. I turned to him and smiled as I nod. We started to walk home together.

"Hey, Saku-chan?" I called.

"Hm?" He replied.

I gave out a sigh before continuing. "What if we met in a different way? Will you still love me?"  I asked.

He rolled his eyes and flick my forehead. "Ouch!" I reacted.

"You felt that?" He asked.

"Of course! What? Do you think I'm numb or something?" I protested.

"Then, that's your answer." He said as he walked past me. I was left in confusion.

I walked towards him matching his pace. "What? I don't get it." I asked.

"You felt my touch didn't you? Do you think I can touch other girls comfortably like that without any disgust?" He asked.

"No?" I replied.

"Then, that's your answer. I can never find someone like you." He replied. I felt my heart beating fast as my cheeks felt hot.

The whole walk was quiet until we walked passed the park. I suggested that we go there before I walk him home. We saw a crying boy by the swing. He's about the age of 5 or 6 years old. I walked his direction and approached him.

I squatted to match his height. "Hey baby boy? Is there something wrong?" I asked.

He pushed me causing me to fall down the grown.

"Oi!" Sakusa shouted at the kid while rasing hid brow. I glared at Sakusa to stop scaring the boy.

"Hey, it's okay. Tell me what happened. I'll help you." I  approached him again.

He looked at me, contemplating whether I could help him or not. "You can't help me. Go away! You can't bring my parents back."

My eyes widen hearing those words coming from his mouth. My own body moves to it's own accord and hugged him. "You can cry your heart out. I'll be here." I said as I caress his back.

He cried for a while until he pushed me. "Let go! I'm okay now." He said. I patted his head.

"You feel better?" I asked.

"Yeah." He replied. I looked at Sakusa and mouthed the words 'He's cute! Can we keep him?'. He just glared at me so, I just giggled.

"Where do you live?" I asked.

"Orphanage..." He whispered. I felt bad sending him back while he's still sad so I had an idea.

"Hey, wanna play with us?" I grinned. "Let's play with that man over there." I pointed to Sakusa. "He may seem unapproachable but, he's actually kind." I assured him. The boy nodded and I just smiled.

"Oi! Saku-chan! This boy, we'll make him happy okay?" I smiled at him. I know he can't resist my bright smile. He just rolled his eyes.

"Just don't let him touch me." He replied.

We played for an hour and a half but, Sakusa just sat on the swing watching us. 'He's such a kill joy.' I thought.

"Hey..." The boy called out. "My name is... Riku."