A Yearning (Danganronpa V3 AU)

Chapter 6: Protection

Kokichi's POV:

   When Saihara left the train, we waved each other off and it kept moving on the tracks. Normally, I would keep looking down but I couldn't help looking at Akamatsu. She was looking me in the eyes, my body shivered from the glare she held. It's like she found a new reason to hate me even more, I didn't do anything, I swear! I hung my head, looking at the black shoes I wore as a way to distract myself from the hatred on my body right now. Thankfully, when I looked up as subtly as I could by averting my eyes to look up through by bangs, she was tapping on her pink phone.

   I breathed a sigh, mentally preparing myself for what's to come later today with her. I'm surprised she's even here to begin with, didn't Tojo-san tell the Principal about her and the abuse? I guess there is only so much they can do, she's an honor Student after all and the school I go to has a huge bias towards them. My grades weren't horrible, I got 85-95 percent on all of my subjects but that wasn't enough to be in the top ten. At least my grades are good enough to get into a good College.

   I wonder which College Saihara is going to, I don't want to be too far away from my friends. Should I ask? That would be a little creepy, but we aren't strangers anymore, it wouldn't hurt to at least bring it up. 

   My mind wandered to all of these clashing thoughts, I didn't even pay attention to the crowd around me. For now, I should try to get a job somewhere to help my mom out with money, it's not the worst idea and it would make me feel like I'm helpful in some way. 

   The train finally stopped and I stood up with my bag over my shoulder, as usual getting pushed around because of my small stature. I wish I was bigger, so I wasn't tossed like I wasn't even there.  When I managed to get out, I was caught off guard by Harukawa standing in front with her arms crossed. We looked at each other before I spoke.

   "Harukawa-san?" her red eyes lowered dimly, making me shutter and take a step back with the impression I did something to upset her.

   "I just happened to be here. Let's to walk to school together." It was more of a demand than a request but I complied, gripping the strap of my bag tightly. It was silent but I was okay with that, we were both the quiet types and it wasn't awkward. Other students surrounded us but kept their distance, I couldn't help but notice Akamatsu behind us. She with her friend Iruma-san and chatting happily, she wasn't being subtle with her glares to me. I looked at the brunette beside me, biting my thumb nail. I did feel safe when Harukawa was around since she stood up for me, but it wasn't the same security I felt with Saihara. 

   He wrapped his arm around me and pulled me close, I can still feel his embrace. I wrapped my arms around me, wanting to feel his protection again. Whenever we had the slightest touch with each other, I felt something something. It was like a current on electricity, it didn't hurt though...it felt good. When that feeling happened, my heart would skip and my face would flush, it reminded me of those stupid movies. They would meet and immediately fall in love and live  happily ever after.

   When Saihara left the train, I felt sad...I missed him. Sure, I've had experiences with missing people and not wanting to wait to see them again but it wasn't that same feeling. I found myself wanting him to stay and pull me closer and never let go, not in the way a friend or family member would...the way a lover would. Saihara was so nice to me and weirdly flirtatious, it made me embarrassed. 

   "Are you okay?" A deadpan voice asked, making me realize my face was hot and I was breathing quickly, I probably looked weird.