I walked into the cafeteria, then suddenly, my shoulder was shoved by a boy running past me. I turned to see Kokichi running down the hall away from the cafeteria. I turned to Kaede worried, "I'll be back." I quickly rushed after him.
"Kokichi!" I shout through the halls, searching for him. I heard a small cry coming from the janitor's closet. I felt a tinge of pain as I opened it to see Ouma crying on the floor of it. "Kokichi!" I gasped, getting down to his level. He covered his face with his hands, "What happened?! let's get out of this closet c'mon!" I tried to move him out, but he was still sobbing.
I struggled to find words to comfort him, I was never any good at that.. If only Kaede was here... I sighed, "Look- Kokichi... I'm here for you.. it's alright." I put a hand on his arm, speaking softer.
I paused for a second and he looked up at me, tears in his eyes. "I- I don't want you to see me like this.. You can't tell anyone, Shu- Shuichi..."
"Why would I do that?!" I gasped. "I just ... I just want you to be okay, you are my friend," I spoke shakily, not knowing how to reassure anyone. "What happened to you?"
"If you really want to know then ask Miu and her friends." He scoffed, wiping his tears. He plastered a smile across his cheeks, "Well that's that! I'm good! Anyways, I have to go eat my lunch, so I'll see you soon!" He got up.
"Kokichi you-" I got cut off by him walking past me as he descended down the school hall. "Why are you lying to me.." I whispered to myself. I sat there for a few minutes just thinking about what he said.. he's so odd. he was sobbing and then he just acts like he's okay!? it angered me a little bit if anything... but what angered me the most was whatever Miu and her friends did.
I marched out and back into the cafeteria, instantly darting my eyes to Miu. I stomped my way over to her, my fists clenching. I was upset. Was this something I was going to regret?
"Miu!" I shout.
"Ow! fucker! You yelled right in my ear!! What do you want!" she yapped in her annoying squeaky voice.
"I want to know what happened between you and Ouma!" I demanded of her.
She let out a cackle, "Between ME and Ouma?! Saihara you make me laugh!" She slapped her knee, standing up and crossing her arms, "I didn't do shit to that little abortion! All I did was fuck around with him a little, that's-"
"Don't you say that!" I yelled, "You are so immature." I grimaced at her, making her friends turn to me. Miu gave me a surprised look, "What did you say to him?!" I shout.
"I-.. All I did was bring up how his parents don't love him! I- I didn't think he would take it seriously!!!" She began to sweat and turned a bright red, she turned oddly submissive when I stood up to her.. That's just Miu I guess. Hm.. So I guess parents are a sensitive topic with him. I put a hand to my chin, pondering as to why.
"Don't do it again, or I won't wait to take the next step to make you stop." I smiled with a scary intent, She looked deeply disturbed.. Great! I walked off without another word, sitting down at my usual table.
Maki raised an eyebrow to me, "What's up with that..?" She questioned.
I shrugged, "I just didn't like how she was acting toward a friend." I said as I took out my bento. Kaede laughed a little in response.
"You sure he's just a friend?" She smirked evilly. My face lit a glowing pink as I covered my mouth.
"C-C'mon Kaede.. You know I just met him." I stuttered.
"Whatever you say! it's just not like you to step up to someone like Miu..." She placed a hand on her cheek. Maki and Rantaro gave each other a look. I exhaled, quite frustrated. Why were they all accusing me of like liking him? Yeah, Maybe I am a little obsessed with the idea that we are friends now, but it's nothing more. I swear it isn't.
The end of the day rolled by, and I trot my way over to Ouma. "Hey!" I smiled. Kokichi turned my way, he looked really tired... "Uhm- How are you!?" I tried to keep the mood positive.
"Fine.. You?" he shrugged, looking back up at me.
"I'm pretty good!!" We continued walking in silence.
I coughed a little, clearing my throat, "I talked to Miu.." I put a hand over my mouth a little.
"You WHAT?!" He shout, stopping in his tracks, "What- What did she say?!" He asked eagerly, grabbing my arm. My eyes instantly darted to where he was touching me, I felt myself get lightheaded. Why do I feel like this?! I began sweating a little bit, my face extremely red.
"What's up with you..?" he pulled away his hand and started laughing, "Haha! Dude you are a total mess!!" he giggled, hands on his knees. I clenched my fists together. He quit laughing and whipped his tears, "Haha.. Okay but seriously.. What did you say to her?" he continued walking.
"I told her to back off.. Also, she mentioned that you were upset because she brought up your parents. We don't have to but could you tell me why? I'm curious." I spoke softly, a little nervous.
"Well I don't really have a dad, and my mom isn't the greatest either." He responded, maybe he felt comfortable talking about it with me! I smiled a little. "How about yours?"
"Oh! Mine are actually quite nice, they think I'm a little quiet though.." I stopped talking as I saw Kokichi's face drop a little. "Oh- I.. D-Did I make you upset? I'm so so sorry!" I covered my mouth slightly, feeling myself grow pale. Did I upset him?! Shoot shoot-
"Haha!!!" Kokichi burst out laughing, "Dude- Do you need an Inhaler or something?!" He cackled at my stutters, starting to imitate them.
I stomped my foot in response, "No!! I just!- I just got nervous! I don't want to upset you!!"
"Awwww! Do you care about me that much?~" He grinned, putting his hands on his cheeks. Kokichi wasn't watching where he was going, as he was looking at me. Suddenly his foot tripped and he face-planted into the ground. I gasped in fear, getting to the ground with him. I put my hands on him,
"Kokichi?! Are you okay?!?!?" I asked, terrified for him. A more normal response would probably be to laugh, but for some reason, my heart was racing at the sight of him being hurt.
He started laughing at my words, then whined in pain, "Owwwwwww! My kneeeeee~" He cried. He tried getting up, but to no avail.
"H-Hey! Stop trying to move!! You took a bad fall- you- You're gonna hurt yourself more!" I held his arms. "Here- let me carry you home.." I looked away from his eyes, feeling myself getting red. When I turned back, his face was a different shade than before, more pink too.
"Ya carry me!" He demanded.
"You are so ungrateful." I sighed, picking him up.
"Nooo! I'm very grateful for you, Shumai!!" He whined once more. I rolled my eyes in response as I continued walking to his house. He kept directing me in the right way until he just gave me the street and number.
"Is this the right road?" I asked Kokichi, looking at a sign saying what I thought he had said. I wasn't hearing a response, so I looked down. "Ah- Kokichi?!" I whisper and yelled. Did he just seriously fall asleep in my arms?!?! I felt myself get lightheaded again, almost excited about this. No! Shuichi quit it! What is wrong with you?!
"ugh," I groaned, walking to where I thought was his house.
I knocked on his door, and suddenly his mom answered. "Oh- Uhm.. Hi!" I stammered nervously. "I'm Shuichi, a friend of Ouma's.. We were walking home and he tripped and passed out. Sorry.." My face was glowing a bright red.
His mom looked surprised when I mentioned I was his friend, "Oh my! Thank you so much, dear! I'll make sure to tell him to thank you, sweetie." She grinned brightly. She didn't seem so mean, but you never know a true person until you get to know them I guess. She took Kokichi out of my arms and thanked me again, shutting the door.
"Hmm" I put a finger to my chin, "Well today was eventful.." I sighed, making my way back home. He was right, we are very close.
I flopped into my bed, letting out a long groan. I looked at his text chat, he hasn't texted me yet.. God- He's so cute..
I put my hands over my face.