After classes, Ryo went straight to Keii’s home to visit her and make amends on their latest fight. He doesn’t know why his heart was pounding so hard on the way there. Maybe he just can’t stand being in bad situation like this with the other. And the fact that he is not used to Keii being angry at him this long makes him a little worried. Well he was already worried that the other was sick and all, but he is still much concerned that they are not in good terms when she got sick.
He was already in front of the Koyama residence when he felt his stomach twists into a knot. Why? He can’t think about it right now. Can’t he?
The large door of the main house entrance was already being pulled open by their butler, expecting his arrival. He immediately sprinted up the stairs, straight to his best friends’ room. He was about to knock at the door when it flew open revealing Keii’s mom.
“Good afternoon auntie.” He greeted with a little heavy breathing and a bow.
“Ah Ryo, I’m so glad that you came.” Smiling at him, while closing the door behind her.
“Of course, I was so worried when you told me about her condition.”
“I see. Well, I wanted to talk to you for a while before you go in. Is that alright?”
“Of course. What is it?”
“Well, Keii had really been sad these past few days. And I don’t know why? All that she mentioned was your little argument. And then she told me and her father that Junnosuke Taguchi is her boy friend. And well… she seems sad still, even though she said she loved him.”
“I don’t know who Junno is. And I was kinda surprised when she told me about him. And that’s what caused our misunderstanding. I’m sorry.”
She smiled a knowing smile that made Ryo confused. “Can I know how you felt about it?”
“Well…” he looked down at his shoes before continuing. “… I was hurt. And… and…” sighed dejectedly. “… and I feel betrayed that she didn’t let me meet him before she dated the guy. I know I don’t have any right or say about it, but she promised me that she will date a guy that… well..”
“What?”
He peeked through his bangs to look into her eyes. “That I will…approve.” Almost a whisper, but enough for the other to hear.
She smiled again. “I see. Well then, you can go inside now. She’s expecting you. I’m leaving tonight with her father, so take care of her for us will you?”
“Of course, it will be my pleasure. Thanks auntie.” He bowed a little before entering the said room.
His stomach made another u-turn. He can’t figure out why, but he had to be strong. He can’t get sick. He entered the room and found a sleeping Keii on her bed. She looks pale, her face was white. She looks sad.
He approached the bed quietly as possible. He kneeled in front of the bed and took her hand. He held it in his cheek and sighed.
‘Why are you making me so worried over you? And why the hell is your boyfriend not here to take care of you? What kind of idiot do you have as a lover?’ He thought.
Keii stirred and faintly called a name. “Ryo.”
He was surprised that even after they fought, he is still the one she called.
“I’m here Keii. I’m here.”
She called his name again. This time a little louder, and somewhat desperate. “Ryo.”
“Keii I’m here.” He held her hand a little tighter, and kissing it. “I’m here.”
She turned a little, and a tear dropped from her closed eye. She was dreaming. Dreaming that Ryo left her for good with Tatsuya. She see them walking further away, not hearing her call him. She tried calling him, but they still kept walking further away. She sank on the ground and cried.
Ryo, seeing the tear ran down, he shook Keii a little to wake up. Whatever dream she was having is making her cry.
Another tear fell. And called his name much louder this time. “Ryo!”
This time he shook her hard to wake her up. “Keii!! Wake up!!!”
She opened her eyes and saw Ryo. She immediately hugged him hard. “Ryo! I thought you left me.” They she started to cry.
“Why would I leave you? I’m here, don’t worry.” He hugged her back.
When she calmed down a little, she pulled him on her bed and hugged him again. “Please don’t leave me for Tatsuya. Please.”
He was in total shock. He didn’t expect it from her. And yet, he agreed. “I won’t, don’t worry.”
He held her close like they always did when they were younger. But he can feel that she was still hot from her fever. She was the clingy type when she is sick. So he let it pass. Thinking that her high temperature was making her this way.
They both fell asleep hugging each other. When morning came, Keii was the first to wake up, but still he eyes were close. She smelled the familiar scent. The cologne she always loved. She felt she is still in a dream. A dream where Ryo was with her instead of Tatsuya. But that couldn’t be right. She knows that Ryo was, and will always be Tatsuya’s.
She opened her eyes and saw the said man hugging her. She was shocked to say the least that he stayed by her side. She inched her way out of the man’s arms slowly not to wake him up. But she failed. He woke up and pulled her back into his arms again.
“Go back to sleep Keii. You still need to rest.” His eyes was still closed shut.
“I’m sorry for making you stay here. I’ll just go to the bathroom.” Still trying to move away.
“I’m not living you, until you get well.” He sat up and looked at her with sleepy eyes. “Morning.”
“Moring. I need to go to the bathroom now.”
“Ok, I’ll take you there.”
“No! I’m old enough to walk you know.”
“But you always liked me to carry you to the bathroom door.”
“No!”
“Fine… just don’t stumble or fall.” With that, he lay back down and slept.
She just smiled and stood up.
As he promised, he took care of her till she recuperated. It took her almost a week before she got better. But it was ok for Ryo. And he would never abandon her, no matter what.
He went back to school when Keii was able too. And what a surprise he had on their lunch break.
“Wow! And I thought Keii was the one who was sick.” Sarcasm laced very well.
“What! I called you everyday to say that I will be staying with her till she can come back to school.”
“She has her own boyfriend to do that. Why do you have to stay with her that long?”
“Because, I promised her parents that I would. Is there a problem with that?”
“Yes! And may I remind you that I am your girlfriend and not her, you stupid ass!”
“I know I’m your boyfriend. And you said you understood. What are you complaining about anyway? You did that to Yuichi a couple of months ago, and you didn’t hear me complain.”
Tatsuya was dumbfounded at the statement. He did not complain when she did it. So why was she complaining now.
“Look sweetheart, we love our best friend. Just because we are together, doesn’t mean we can’t be with them when they need us.”
“You’re right. I’m sorry.”
They kissed and made up and everything feels that same again. Except seeing Keii hugging Junno, who he still haven’t met properly, were catching up. And the unsteady feeling in his stomach has returned.
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