MEGUMI'S POV
We rode a cab on the way home and Shiro and I were exhausted. I open my phone and it was already 6:17 in the evening. The sky was already dark like it was 8pm but I guess the weather has a large effect on the condition of the sky. Not to mention it was snowing.
While watching the snow pour slowly, there was something heavy landed on my shoulder. I glanced at my right and I saw a tired and sleeping Shiro. He's that tired huh? I thought. I sighed and placed my head on top of his and continue to watch the snow fall to the ground.
This past few days was hectic and of course tiring. Well, it's not that I'm complaining or I see it as a problem, it's just it was just really hard reuniting two people who decided half heartedly to let go of each other for the happiness of the other.
Reminiscing all of those things makes it more tiring. It didn't take long, My head ached forcing me to take a little nap and my shut instantly. The place was rather far so I guess it's fine to take a nap.
While in the midst of my deep slumber, I feel like I was floating. I heard the door of the car shut and drove away. A sound of a gate creaking open occur. I'm sure that I was sleeping soundly but I was hearing different noises. It didn't take long I was laying on a soft floor.
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I opened my eyes and I quickly noticed I was in a dark room. I quickly grab my phone out of my pocket and it was 8:26 pm. There were 4 messages from my mom and obviously, she was already worried and looking for me. I observed the room and it was Shiro's. I sighed in relief. I thought I was kidnapped or something. But if I was kidnapped, my phone wouldn't be inside my pocket. Idiot.
I went out of his room and there his mother was on the couch and watching television. She noticed my presence and stood up from her seat.
"Oh! You're awake! If you're looking for Shiro, he went out for a second." Then she smiled at me. I went downstairs and ask properly for her permission.
"Thank you. But I have to head home. My mom is looknig for me." Then I bowed and apologized.
She just chuckled, "You don't have to say sorry. I perfectly understand. But, Shiro wants to ask a favor to you."
I tilt my head on the side and let her continue, "He should be the one to ask this but since I'm her mom, I'll be the one to ask you. Would you mind staying here for tonight?"
My eyes widen and it was unusual, well not that unusual but I was just shocked and shy at the same time, "That is fine by me, but I have to ask my mom first." I scratch lightly my cheek and asked, "Why is that you want me to stay?"
"His father will be coming home tomorrow morning and I, especially Shiro wants you to meet him."
I was overwhelmed in a snap of a finger. I was really happy. It is really nice that they accept me in their family. That feeling they want you to meet the members of their family to welcome you and to make you feel they approve you for their son.
I gave her a smile, "Sure! I gladly accept!"
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I walked home and as soon as I enter the door and shouted calmly, "I'm home." My mom rushed at the hall and hugged me. "i thought something bad happened to you!"
"D-don't worry. I'm fine." I answered while being squeezed by her strong arms wrapped around me.
I quickly told mom I'll be staying spending the night in Shiro's place. My mom said yes but she just quickly grabbed me on the shoulders, "I can't believe my little Megumi will decide to leave me."
I startled due to my mom's sudden reaction, "Wha?!" I stared at her and she has this "Sad" expression. I sighed, "What are you talking about?! I'm just going to stay there because tomorrow Shiro's dad will come home. Sheesh!"
She chuckled, "Fine then but be good." I rolled my eyes as I start walking to my room, "Of course, I'm not a kid anymore."
I took a quick bath and put some black shirt, a red pants to match with a low cut black shoes and wrap a red scarf around my neck. I packed my things especially my uniform for tomorrow. Today is Thursday and we still have classes tomorrow.
I gave my mom a hug before I went out. I walked at the dark and chilly street as I enjoy the music going out from my earphones. I check out my phone and Shiro texted me that he'll be picking me up. Well, I guess the both of us will just meet each other then.
I continue walking as I wait for the chance for us to meet up. Then, I saw a guy walking towards my direction and he was wearing a black shirt with his hood on, a red pants and a black shoes. I looked closely ans it was Shiro.
The both of us stopped as a meter were between us. We were staring at each other for a minute analyzing and thinking that the two of us has the same style from top to bottom. We just laughed at the thought we have the same clothing.
He walked towards me and helped me carry my stuff. "I didn't know you like me that much." He teased. I raised an eyebrow and smirked, "Oh don't be so full of yourself." He chuckled and put his arms around me. It was just a simple encounter but yet very romantic.
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We arrived at their house and his mother was the one who opened the door for us. She chuckled and said, "You two really love each other, don't you?" She teased as she analyze what we were wearing. I blushed due to embarrassment.
"I-it's just pure coincidence!" He said. "B-but, I guess it's fine r-right?!"
Her mother laughed because of the expression her son was showing. Of course, for her it was very cute because she never saw this side of Shiro. "I think that's fine then. Well, the two of you go upstairs. I'm preparing dinner. I'll call you maybe in a minute or two." Then she proceed in the kitchen.
We went at Shiro's room but before he can enter I stopped, "You stay here and I'll go and change. ja~" Then I just shut the door. I heard him sighed at the other side that made me laugh.
I put some white shirt with a hood and some brown shorts that is below the knee. It feels kinda boyish but at the same time I feel really comfortable with these clothes. So, I want to feel the comfortable part of my clothes not caring what other people think.
I put my clothes inside my bag and roam around Shiro's room. Well, it's been 2 months since we started going out but I've never had the chance to take a look of Shiro's things. There were a lot of books on the side of his study table not to mention the book case is huge. I was looking at the books and one by one reading their title. That's when I realized, Shiro loves books with the genre of horror and mystery.
It is pretty rare though that a boy loves to read books and not just that but love to play video games at the same time. I felt really lucky, I guess? Moving on, while looking at Shiro's things with awe, something caught my attention, I mean, really my attention.
There was this small picture frame with a picture of two cute and small guys with wide grins with a peace sign pose. I slowly took it and I was starting to guess who was the guy is. I stared at it for a second and heart skipped a beat.
Kiyoshi? I asked myself. I put up a small smile and remembered him again. Even though my memories with him was sad it was still the best. Not that I'm comparing them with Shiro's but I was happy, I was able to forget those painful memories I had because of Shiro.
A knock on the door occur and I panicked a little. I quickly open the door while I was still holding the frame with me.
"What took you so long?" Shiro asked. He noticed I changed my clothes and he saw I was holding the frame.
He stared at me with sad optics. I thought he might be jealous or he was worried that I might feel sad again. He just quickly gave me tight hug and said, "Are you okay?"
I hugged him back with a smile on my face, "Of course I am! I'm perfectly fine!" I reassured. I'm happy not that I was able to move on but because Shiro is always there for me. He makes sure that I'm always happy and fine and one of the best things he does for me is that, he continues to understand me in terms of Kiyoshi.
He broke the hug and took the picture from me then he starts narrating stories about them when they were kids. Shiro was Kiyoshi's best friend and Kiyoshi is the same with him. They spent a lot of time with each other. He did admit, when he knew about Kiyoshi's condition, he cried like a kid who lost his teddy bear. Losing a friend sure does painful especially when you rely on them every time.
He continues to narrate as I set up the game we were going to play this night. Few stories later, It was all set. We sit on the floor and wait for the game to load.
"You really like those kind of clothes huh?" He said all of a sudden.
I scratch my head, "Well, yeah." I looked at the controllers I was handling and continue, "It's kinda weird huh? I-I'm sorry if I like dressing this way."
"Oiii."
"I feel really comfortable with this kind of clothing."
"Oiii."
"Sorry if-" My words were cut off when suddenly Shiro grabbed my arm and didn't hesitate to kiss me. My eyes went wide as my brain was analyzing, what is going on?
He shoved me a little and said with his two optics staring at me, "Don't you ever say that! You don't have to say sorry because you're just being true to yourself. Before I met you and before I ask you to go out with me, I've already accepted you. Everything about you. I don't care what other people thinks and you should too. I like you for who you are. No. I love you so, just stay who you are."
I stared at him with his words entering my mind and sinking inside my heart. It feels like, my chest is going to explode inside me. No words can explain the happiness I'm feeling right now. Shiro's face went red as a tomato and he can't look at me in the eyes.
"Ughh. I'm so lame." He said as he cover his red face. "B-but! The part w-where I said I-I love y-you is true 'kay?!"
I chuckled and I pull Shiro's hands down. I smiled at him and it was my turn to give him a big hug.
"I love you too, Idiot." I said as the smile on my face wasn't fading.
"Hey, did you just called me an idiot?"
"Yup! But you're my idiot."
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The morning light shone at our faces as the ringing of the alarm on one of phones starts to linger the room and especially starts to annoy the both of us. I opened one of my eyes and saw a sleeping Shiro in front of me. Big and wide arms were wrapped around me as he was sleeping soundly. I sighed and decided to give myself a 5 minute nap.
But, before I was going to continue my sleep, I heard Shiro groan and stretched his arms. I thought I was free but he hugged me again and this time it was tighter. His chin was on my head this time and whispered, "Ohayo." He greeted me with his voice like a kid.
"mhm." I replied and buried my head more.
I heard him sighed and I felt he pouted. He slowly cupped my chin with his fingers and smirked, "That is not a nice way to greet your boy friend good morning right?" Then he plant a kiss on my nose. My eyes went wide and quickly took the covers off me and start moving away from him, I didn't noticed that I was about to fall from the bed he caught me and pulled me again in his arms.
"So clumsy first thing in the morning Megu-chan."
"I-It's not my fault-"
*CHUU!* He instantly stole a small kiss from me.
My eyes were even wider. My cheeks were flushed, first thing in the morning. My heart was beating faster even though I just woke up. You've gotta be kidding me! This is one of the things I really hate about Shiro. Uhm, not literally hate but it is one of the weird things about Shiro. Whenever I sleep here in their place, every morning is like a different Shiro, more like he becomes a sadist and I don't know why.
He sat up while I was trying my best to calm myself down and forced myself to sleep for at least five minutes.
"Megumi. Please get up." Shiro asked as he rubbed his eyes.
Stop doing cute things idiot. I want to throw a pillow at him so that he can just stop. I cover myself with a blanket and hugged a pillow. I need more sleep you know. I said to myself. He got up from bed and I sighed in relief. Thank goodness I can now relax.
But, here's another BUT again. Seriously, whenever I thought I was free or I can relax without him, he can be on to something. It's not that I find him a nuisance, I'll never think of it that way but it's because my heart just can't calm down when I'm with him. I still feel very nervous but yet, I really love it when he's beside me.
A pair of hands slid down under my body and in just a second, Shiro carried me in bride style. I quickly cling my arms around his neck and panicked.
What the hell are you doing?!" I asked with a hint of irritation in my tone.
"Well, you have to get up and ready for school my dear or else we'll be late." He put his face in front of me with a one inch gap. "You don't want to be late right?" He added. The temperature of my body rose up to my cheeks and looked away.
"Fine. J-just put me down."
"Don't wanna."
"But how am I suppose to-" He suddenly sat on the bed as he continue to carry me.
"Please put me down." I mumbled.
"Oh? But If I put you down now, you'll Fall on the floor." He said as his face were getting closer to mine. When the two of us are together and we're alone, he's always this sweet but when we're at school, he's always so clingy. It's not that I don't like it but it's just weird. I sighed as a sign of defeat and just accept it. I held both of his cheeks and gave him a small and quick kiss. He blushed and smiled at me.
"Too much lovey dovey." He said and stood up. "Let's eat breakfast first before going to school." He went out of the room as he continues to carry me. We, I mean he went downstairs slowly and carefully.
"My son already chosen his wife I see?" Someone said. We both gaze at the living room and there was a man seating beside Shiro's mom. There were huge bags beside the couch. Could it be? H-he's Shiro's father? I thought. I panicked quickly and asked Shiro to put me down which he did.
I bowed and greeted, "O-ohayo Gozaimasu! I'm Megumi Takishima. Uhm." I lightly scratched my cheek as a tinit of red appeared on my cheek. "I-I'm S-Shiro's g-girlfriend." Then I bowed as I try to hide my burning face.
His father walked towards us. He looks a lot like Shiro. Like, I can already see what Shiro will look like when he is older. His father stared at me as he rub his chin. "My son does have standards too huh?" Heh? Was that suppose to be a compliment?
"O-of course I do!" Shiro replied and he was starting to blush. He looked away, "B-but I don't like her just because she's pretty!" he said nervously.
His father chuckled and ruffled his hair, "Now that's my boy!" He said proudly.
His mom walked beside his father and said, "The three of you can continue that chitchat of yours while we eat breakfast. Shall we? and honey, please don't make Megumi feel uncomfortable." She said.
We all proceed at the dinning hall and Shiro just grabbed my hand and squeezed it, "Don't worry. Everything will be fine." He whispered and smiled.
I nodded and smiled back. We arrived and the table was already set. All we have to do now is to sit and eat together. I sat beside Shiro and in front of me was his mom. We all start to clap and close our eyes for a second, "Ittadakimasu." We said in unison and dig in.
The place was silent and it has an awkward atmosphere. I don't know if it is really that awkward or it's just me. I observed them one by one and Yup, it's just me. The clinking of our bowls and chopsticks were the only sounds that occur inside the room. But it didn't take long, Shiro's father broke the ice.
He asked us a couple of questions like, how did the both of us met or did everything went well for us or how long are we dating. I can say that Shiro's father was really that curious. Not just because he was intrigued but because he wants a proper girl for his son and I wish I could pass this test.
We told him everything and truthfully but except about the "Rina" part. I know, you know and all of us know that we're pissed of her but it's in the past now. We also told him that there are few things went in our way before everything fell on it's respective places. It wasn't easy but I guess it was worth it.
Some of my or his or simply, some of our past were discovered and some hurtful experiences were brought up by fate. But maybe it wasn't a bad thing because it made us realize that everything happens for a reason and the world really is small.
"Are you okay Megumi?" Shiro asked and even his parents were looking at me. "You've been spacing out for some time now." He informed.
"Ohh. I'm sorry. I just had a quick thought." I said and bowed.
"You don't have to be tense Megumi. I gladly accept you in our family." Shiro's dad said with a smile on his face.
I looked at them with wide eyes and I was totally speechless. It feels like it was the happiest thing that was ever happen in my life. I bowed again and then smiled, "T-thank you!"
"It's fine dear. If our son likes you then we should to right? and I think Shiro is happy with you so, that what matters." Her mom added.
"Oh~ I just remembered. I was about to ask you something earlier but I forgot so I'll ask you now. But before asking, I'll be the one who'll answer my own question if you'll roll the dice." He smiled, "
"I'm Hiroshi, Hiroshi Yoshiyuki. I'm Shiro's father. And your parents are?" He asked.
"Oh! yeah that's right. My mom's name is Minori Takishima and my dad's Katsuro Takishima." I answered.
Mr. Yoshiyuki's eyes went wide as he stopped from eating his food. "The "Katsuro" Takishima?!" He asked again for clarification. I just nodded and just asked myself why.
"You know my father?" I asked him. He nodded and took a sip of his coffee. "Your father and I are drinking buddies!" He answered. His answer made my cheek released an irk mark.
"My father is drinking again?!" I asked as my eyebrows were twitching.
He chuckled, "Don't worry. You're father is in good hands and he can control it. So, no need to worry."
I sighed and force myself to calm down. I'm so going to tell this to mom.
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SHIRO'S POV
This morning is already lively and some how sweet but it was interrupted when dad was already here. Well, it's that I don't like it when he is here, it's just that I'm spending my time with Megumi. But more of that, finally, Megumi met my dad. He is kinda lively and cheeky though but I guess it can be helped.
Due to my dad's expression, the cheeky ones, Megumi was able to calm down and she also had a proper conversation with my dad and the best part is my dad and his dad knows each other. I guess fate does really want us together.
After eating breakfast, I let Megumi go take her bath first as I prepare our things for school. In the midst of cleaning, my dad knocked on the door and came inside.
"Can we have a small talk?" He started.
I nodded and we both sat on my bed. He started it with a sigh and said, "I'm glad that you found someone who is decent. Really proud of you for that."
I pouted. "Seriously? You came just to say that to me? And is that considered a compliment to your son? and regarding about dating Megumi, like what I said, I don't like her because she's pretty but it's because ughh. how do I say this." I look at my palms and continue, "It's because she understands me."
He smirked, "I see. Well, that's great. But." He paused making me worried for a second. "I guess you have to work harder."
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
"Megumi's dad is someone you shouldn't underestimate Shiro. To be honest with you. Her father barely has friends and you're lucky I'm one of them. But, Katsuro is a tough man who has a soft spot for her only daughter. She is the one and only princess of her father. This is going to be hard for you but I know you can do it." He cheered. "Just treat her well and I guess you'll be fine."
I smirked proudly, "I don't have to worry about anything. After all, She is my princess too. "