The Valley

Chapter 2

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Since my phone broke I haven't been able to update, sorry! I got a new one and am going to try and post another chapter today. Thanks for reading!💞💖

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We kept talking, waiting for the nurse to come and tell me my family was here to take me home. I dreaded that time, when I would have to leave Tsuki. We were talking about what we should do once we got out when I heard that dreadful knock. I stood up and wrote my number down for tsuki, him doing the same. I gave him a small hug before walking out to be greeted by my dad. I sheepishly said hi to him as I sat in the car. 

“So, how was the stay?” he asked, trying to start a conversation. 

“It was fine, I made a friend, he’s nice,” I answered, looking out the window as he drove. 

“Is he gay?” he questioned. 

“Why do you want to know? That’s none of your business,"I snapped back at him. I could hear Tsuki telling me good night and good morning, it calmed me. 

“Well I dont want you hanging ou t with fags, I don’t want him to put you back in that weird phase where you said you were pan or some weird fake shit,” he said with anger in his voice. 

“I’ve told you many times, it's not a phase you’re just a bigot,” I responded, tired of his shit. 

We went back and forth arguing as Tsuki whispered in my ears. 

Once I got home I said a simple hello to my mom and went to my room. I laid in bed, scrolling through social media to see what I had missed. I ended up falling asleep but woke up to a loud bang on the door. 

"Get up! It's dinner time," the low voice of my dad rang through. 

I sat up and rubbed my eyes. I looked around, confused of where I was at first but remember I was at home. I walked to the dining room and sat down, noticing my mom wasn't with us. 

"Where's mom?" I asked, serving myself my food. 

"She just left for another business trip while you were inside your room," He responded, doing the same. 

"Again? I just got out of the mental hospital and she just got back from a different trip," I complained. 

My dad just ignored me and ate. I angrily finished my meal and went back to my room. I fell back asleep, only to wake up to eat and go to the bathroom. The next was the same, eat, sleep and wait for Tsuki's message. 

It had been two days since I was back from the hospital. My mom was on a trip, my dad was getting drunk  at some bar, then theres me. All alone on summer break, waiting for a text from a boy who probably hates me and doesn't remember me. I was eating lunch when I got a notification. It was a message. 

[UNKNOWN NUMBER: June, 15 12:34PM] 

"Hello, is this Yamaguchi Tadashi? This is Tsukishima." 

I smiled brightly and quickly responded to him. 

"This is! How are you doing Tsuki?" 

I was about to go back to eating but I got a response. 

"I'm doing better, I'm just on my way home. What about you?" 

I finished eating before responding again. We texted each other throughout the day. I changed his contract name to "Tsuki🦖💖". I wondered what he changed my name too, probably something basic like "Yamaguchi" or "Tadashi" We ended up deciding to meet up in 4 days, on Saturday. Texting him made me happier and smile more. 

The days passed by, and I waited for the day to come. The day came and happily got ready. I wore some 4 inch platforms, a simple band shirt, black jeans and some chains. We met up at a local cafe around 3:30. I got there early and sat at a table waiting for him. Once he arrived he smiled and I waved him over. 

"How have you been Yams?" He asked as he sat down next to me. 

"I've been doing better, what about you?" I responded, giving him a menu so we could order. 

We talked about our lives and how we've been out if the hospital. He met up with his family and he went to an amusement park while I was alone. Again. We ended up ordering a small snack and going to a nearby park. Tsuki looked better in normal clothes than what he wore in the hospital. His style was very simple with him just wearing some Jean's, a t 

-shirt and a flannel on top. He didn't make fun of what I wore though. I seemed like a sore thumb next to him with my mostly black and goth clothing. My mind kept going back to the incident at the hospital where Tsuki converted me. It helped a lot. 

As we finished our drinks on a bench I looked over to see Tsuki's screen and saw him opening someone's message. Their contact was "🥰💞Yams BBY💖❤". Was it my contact? It looked like he was texting them back and as soon as he hit send I got a buzz on my phone. I looked down to see it. 

[Tsuki🦖💖 June 19, 4:53 p.m.:] 

"You look nice in punk outfits, I like that choker you have on to." 

I looked over at him, had a smile on his face and his cheeks were a bit red. 

"Thanks Tsuki! I really like your shirt!" I responded back to him verbally.