A Planned Coincidence

Coincidence 2: A Ruined Moment

Ryoma's POV

She may have the confidence now but she's clumsy. She stumble a lot of times and without Shiki, she have lots of bruises. When I say lots pf bruises, I mean it. I let out a sigh that took their attention.

"Are you bored? Wanna have some ice cream?" Sakuno invited. I would love to but please without him.

"You two seems close." He finally speak to me. Does it seem to you? Now go away.

"He's my—" Why are you being shy? Go on. Tell him that I am your crush in the past. There's nothing with it. "He's my friend back then and even now." I open my eyes and glare at her. I think I scared her.

I didn't respond and continue walking 'til we reach a park with a tennis court. Too bad I forgot my racket. There're lot of players here, like the time when there are lot of players in the court where we used to play with Ann. Watchers and standbys occupied the benches to watch the small competition taking place. Takes me back to old time, huh?

I look around a little more to observe and drop my eyes on the couple who was busy buying ice cream for their children. I could picture it being me and Ryuzaki but with that guy hanging around, nah. It's impossible.

I then look up at the sky and thought 'What am I doing? They look good together, like mom said, I meddle and ruin their relationship'.

This is stupid. Thinking that I can take her back my ass. Just seeing their look on each other that time tells me that there's nothing I can do about it anymore. I am just giving myself a false hope. I should stop this stupidity and just knock myself into bed. Why did I even bother joining them? This is absurd.

"Ryuzaki, I'm going first." She blink a lot of time before answering.

"You sure? We've come a long way and here we are. Wanna let me play something for you?" Just to see you enjoying your play with him? Are you killing me, Ryuzaki?

I sigh again before agreeing of hearing her play for me at least one time.

Her melody is soft and calm and really conveying her feelings. Should I ask to confirm whether her feelings for me are long gone?

Shiki sat beside me while listening to her violin. At first he's quiet maybe he don't know the exact words to say to me. I didn't take the first step to make a conversation as well. I don't want to him just yet. I, as well, didn't know what to say to him.

"She's gorgeous." I said enough for him to hear it. I heard a chuckle beside me but no answer. "Are you two together?" Cannot bear of holding it, I ask him. For sincerity, I looked at him asking for his answer.

"What do you think?" He answered without looking at me, focusing at the girl in front of us. His look confirm that he is in love with the same girl I'm in love with.

"I like her." I honestly said, taking away my gaze from him.

"I love her." With that, my heart finally broke into pieces. His answer was true and honest, with conviction and determination.

We didn't said anything until Ryuzaki finished playing. I just savor the moment of her playing the violin. She went to my side after that with all smile. My face soften when I saw her smile and thought that I shouldn't ruin what they have right now. I had my chance and I let it pass. This time, I will be happy if she will spend her time with the person she loves.

"Congratulations, Ryuzaki. You've come a long way. You've changed for the better and I am happy for you." Her cheeks grew red. The Ryuzaki I know.