Sacrifices for Happiness by Kirihime

CHAPTER 7

"Why?" I asked curiously.

"Because there's no need to and besides I wanted to talk to you about something" Kariya who have been quiet all this time spoke up.

"Looks like this is my cue then see you tomorrow sempai" Kariya bid and started walking away. The two of us sit on a bench.

"So What do you want to talk about?" I ask.

"Takuto..." and I look at her in confusion and my heart started racing.

"What about Shindou?" I ask looking at the river.

"He... change" Okatsu said quietly.

"Change? What do you mean by that?" I asked curiously.

"Well, ever since the date he change a little" Okatsu said.

"Uh... Ok... but why are you telling me all of this" I said looking up at the sky and she giggled and I look at he.

"What? Why are you laughing?" I asked not understanding why she's laughing.

"Well because isn't it obvious?" Okatsu said like the answer is right there and I shook my head.

"No" and she laughed this time and I could only do is stare at her.

"He change because of you" she said and I sigh.

"I give up, please explain" and she looked towards the river. It was already dark.

"Ever since that incident happened I could hint that he became happy a little" Okatsu said smiling unconsciously and I raised an eyebrow.

"That's all?" I questioned she shook her head.

"How do I say this I guess you could say that he day dreams sometimes which is very unusual and what's more is that when he day dreams he unconsciously smiles peacefully and happily not the smile that I usually see which is the smile of contentment" she further explained.

"Is that it?" I asked if that's all and she shake her head.

"Kirino can I ask you a question?" Okatsu asked her face started to blush.

"Yeah sure"

"Have you ever kissed anyone?" My eyes widened and my cheeks started to be taint in red remembering the kiss we had.

"Pfft! Base from that reaction you did" Okatsu said while giggling.

"Is your first time with Ibuki?" She asked looking at me amusingly.

"Well..Uhm...Ah.." I tried to say something and I'm sure my face is red of embarrasment.

"Oh it's Takuto then?" Okatsu grinned as I shut myself up and my mind tried to think of something.

"We-well of course... I mean... I maybe his ex... but still we did kiss but only once or twice only!" I said and Okatsu's grin widen and my heart started bearing faster and faster.

"Oh really?" She asked mischievously and I started to get nervous.

"Really!" I shouted.

"Then why does Takuto act like it's his first time kissing a person" Okatsu said and I look at her in confusion.

"Wha-what do you mean by that?" I asked not looking at her in the eye.

"Well, every time he daydreams he some times touches his... lips" Okatsu explained as she touches her lips for emphasize and I blushed imagining Shindou smiling and daydreaming and he touched his lips and he thinking of me and our kiss and my blush intensified.

"Wha-.. well... he could have been thinking of you! I mean you are his girlfriend!" I said denying what she's trying to say and she suddenly became quiet and a little sad and I felt guilty about it.

"Me and Takuto never kissed before" Okatsu said sadly and I frown.

"Maybe because neither of you want to take the initiative one of you has to make a move. Did you try kissing Shindou?" I asked.

"Yes I did ever since we started dating I tried many times to kiss him on the lips but every time I do it he would always think of a reason not to" Okatsu explained and I felt a pang in my heart for some unknown reason I have a feeeling it's my fault.

"And besides.." she continued and started to smile again.

"Takuto told me that you and him haven't kissed before even when you two were still dating" all of the blood in my body went up to my face.

"Uhm.. Ah... It's not what you're thinking! Let me explain!" I said in panic and she just laugh at my reaction.

"So I'm correct then you two did kiss" she exclaimed and I could only look at her.

"Your weird, shouldn't you be like mad, envious, jealous, or even be possessive of your boyfriend" Kirino said skeptically looking at her.

"Hhhmmm... I guess it's because I love Shindou that I could do this" Okatsu said looking up at the sky.

"Just like you" my eyes widen.

"You broke up with Takuto for his sake didn't you? You know if you explain things to Ibuki he might accept the fact that you still love Takuto and to Takuto on the reason why you broke up with him-" she stopped as I cut her off suddenly.

"Woah! Woah! Woah! You've got to be joking me! Are you serious?! Are you really just going to give Shindou your boyfriend just like that!" I shouted standing up not believing what I'm hearing. She stood up as well and looked at me seriously.

"Ever since I met Takuto I fell love at first sight on him! Ever since we started dating there was not a time that I wished that he would look at me with loving eyes! That when he's with me he's as happy as he could ever be! That when were... separated... he would... think of me... just... as I... think of him... every second... that were... far apart.." Okatsu said as she slowly started to cry.

As I watch her like that she reminds me of myself three years ago on the day I found out the reason what was bothering Shindou. I know how hard it is to let go someone you love for their sake. I felt a pang on my heart and hugged her tightly because I know this is the only thing that I could do for her.

"Sniff... Ranmaru... Tell me... Why did you break-up with Takuto?" Okatsu asked looking up at me and I froze remembering the events that happened on that day and I slowly let her go. I stood up turned around and started walking away.

"I'm sorry I can't" I said shaking my head and started walking away but got faster and faster until I was running. I run and run just like before and just like before tears were running down on my cheeks.

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As Kirino walked away leaving Okatsu behind they didn't know that some one was listening in their conversation. That person walked closer behind Okatsu and when Okatsu felt a presence behind her she turned around and was shock.

"Do you really want to know the truth?" The person asked seriously.

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