Only You, Chisaki

Tsumugu's New Friends

When I opened the door to my room, I froze. I couldn't believe my eyes. Tsumugu was really here in front of me for the first time in what felt like forever. 

"I'm back, Chisaki."

Is... is this for real!? Please tell me that this isn't a dream...

My eyes flew open and I looked all around. My room looked like it did every morning. Everything was in it's place. I sigh. So it was just a dream. This could only mean two things; one, I must really miss Tsumugu and two, he is really getting to me. So much that my memory is becoming fragmented. That's never a good sign. It also means that I didn't get a chance to study for the big test tomorrow. Today, no matter what, I have to completely forget about Tsumugu. If I fail this test, I know for sure that my scholarship is going to be taken away. I have to focus.

I prepared my bathroom materials like normal and went downstairs to find grandpa. He is always awake at this time and I can always bet that he will be outside doing who-knows-what.

"Grandpa, are you awake?"

I automatically went to the couch first to see if he was still there or if him being there was just a part of my dream. Yup, grandpa was surprisingly still on the couch. Its not normal for grandpa to still be asleep at this time. Maybe he has a cold. I should have given him a blanket last night. What was I thinking? As I approached the couch, I noticed that those were not grandpa's feet...

"Tsumugu?"

To my great disappointment and surprise, it was neither grandpa nor Tsumugu that was sleeping on the couch. It was someone that I have never seen before. His hair was so blond and his skin was so pale. He could be a super model just by looking at his body length and his perfect sleeping face. Who is this person? What is he doing in my house?

"Chisaki."

I turn around to the sound of grandpa's familiar voice.

"Grandpa... who is this person?"

Grandpa pursed his lips.

"His name is Takumi Kunieda. He will be staying here a couple of days. Didn't Tsumugu tell you?"

My eyes widen.

"...Tsumugu?"

Grandpa gave me a concerned look but I ignored it because what he was saying wasn't making sense. This person is staying here... because Tsumugu asked? Why does he need to stay here and for how long? Did I call Tsumugu last night? If so, then did he already tell me about this person? Why can't I remember? ...Tsumugu's effect on me is too strong. I don't like this feeling. It scares me. Back when I was in love with Hikari, I had nothing to fear because the two of us have known each other for a long time. There was no way that Hikari could have had a huge effect on me like this because we were so used to each other. Even after 5 years alone with Tsumugu and grandpa, I feel like I could never have the same family-like feeling for Tsumugu that I had with Hikari. I know that I'm in love with Tsumugu but I don't like the uncertainty that I feel with him. Are we meant to be together? Maybe I should...

"I'm... going to take a shower..."

I left before grandpa could decipher my thoughts and went to the bathroom. After that, I quickly left to school. Maybe I should go see my mother later today... 

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After school, I decided that I would go home first and make sure that grandpa had something to eat before I went to see my mother. I was trying so hard to focus on my big test tomorrow but I had so much on my mind. When I got home, I went straight to the kitchen and started dinner. A voice from what sounded like the doorway startled me.

"What are you making for dinner?" the voice asked. 

I thought that it might have been the blond guy from this morning so I pretended that I didn't hear him. I heard him approach me so I turned around intending to tell him to respect my personal space but when I turned around, I saw him. Tsumugu was standing right there, just inches away from me in this narrow little kitchen. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what to do. Is this real or is this just another dream? Dream. I cannot hope for this to be real. I turned around and ignored this figment of my imagination. I felt his arms wound around my waist and pull me deep into his chest. I blushed a deep red. 

"W-what are you doing?" I asked trying to break his hold on me. He held me tighter.

"You ignored me. I don't like it. Are you mad at me?"

This felt like it was really happening. Maybe it is real but even so... so what? Wasn't I just thinking about breaking up with him this morning? Maybe I should just do it now. I tried again to break his grip and I turned to face him.

"Sukiyaki." I answered him coldly and I walked to the other end of the kitchen to grab an ingredient that I forgot. 

"Chisaki, whats wrong?" Tsumugu asked, truly concerned now.

"Nothing." 

I brushed passed him and went back to where I was cooking. He is definitely real. Of this, I am sure. He didn't say another word. He just watched me cook as if he was trying to read my thoughts. When the sukiyaki was done, I washed my hands and left the kitchen. I still have a few hours before Akari calls and asks me to tutor Miuna so I can see my mother. I changed my clothes and headed downstairs to see if I could find grandpa. I was able to find him but he was not the only one in our living room. The blond boy who was sleeping on our couch was there along with Tsumugu and some girl with long jet black hair. She was adorable but at the same time, you could tell that she was an adult. I guess its the way she was dressed. She had jean shorts on with a crop top that was dark green. Her eyes were a dark green as well. I froze mid-stride when I saw them all in the living room.

"Chisaki, where are you going? Did Akari call?" grandpa asked.

It took me a moment to answer.

"Um, no. I'm going to visit my mother. Dinner should be on the stove."

"Okay." grandpa responded with another concerned glance at me. I peaked at Tsumugu for a split second and his eyes were on me too. Concerned. I turned and walked away. By the time I got outside, I was pissed off. What is wrong with everyone!? Is it so bad to want to visit my mother? And Tsumugu... why didn't he introduce that female? Is that the girl that takes care of him now!? Fine. Whatever! I don't care anymore!

*Hey guys! Sorry that it has been a little over a year since I posted the first chapter. I honestly had no idea that anyone would read it, let alone like it. That's why I sort of forgot that wattpad even existed. Recently though, I was checking through my email to clear it out and I noticed that people commented and wanted me to update. That made me happy so I reread the first chapter and I started writing this one. I know that my writing style may have changed since the first chapter was created but I tried really hard to make this chapter. I hope that you all like it and I will try to update more frequently. Thank you :)*