Seiya P.O.V

Weekend goes by so quickly. Even today, I didn't enjoy spending my Sunday's activities. Since I was down with a fever, I was unable to greet my parents for the whole day. I planned to, but the cold struck me early in the morning and my parents went to hospital at that time. So, I took care of myself during their absence.

Trying hard to rewind my memory, my head feeling dizzy so I stop thinking too much. The only thing that I clearly remember is when I was about to go downstairs, Shuu came to our house in the late afternoon.

I was not in a mood to see him so I hide in this room and refused to meet him. I know I'm being childish and stubborn but he is the last person that I want to see even right now.

Even so..

Why could I hear his mellow voice at downstairs? He seems to have a fun conversation with my parents. Right now is six o'clock in the evening. Usually we have dinner during this hour but I purposely closed my eyes when Shuu came into my room again to check my temperature half hour ago.

Did he stayed back during the time I was sleeping?

I have been woken up an hour earlier and my body temperature already goes down a little. I'm hungry but my pride won't let me go down there and acting like nothing happens in front of him.

While I am in dilemma, I hear the sound of the door open and Shuu bidding farewell to my parents. As I walk to the window near to my study desk, I can hear another conversation outside the house gate. Shuu is talking to Minato who just happened to arrived home.

"They are surely comfortable to each other."

I mumbling to myself, knowing there is nothing to gain from doing so. Since during the middle school, Shuu always treating Minato gently and cares about him up until now.

"You're so easy to read, Shuu. I could tell that Minato is the reason you came in this neighborhood."

This bad habit has lead me to make an assumptions through the judgement of my eyes and perceive things with my feeling. I don't want to complicate things but I can't stop myself from overthinking.

"Seiya, are you awake?"

The door is opened even before I could respond to my mom's calling. She is a bit surprised seeing me, leaning against the window in the dark room. Her fast hand immediately switch the lamp on to make sure that it is me.

"Ara. If you're awake, why didn't you switch on the lamp? Never mind that. I will bring you the foods and medicine here."

Feeling bad to her, I flashing a smile and nodding my head gently.

"Oh, I almost forget. Fujiwara-kun said that he will come again to take and adopt Maru. Isn't that good? Make sure to say thanks the next time you see him."

"Thanks?"

"Don't you remember? He helped you when you in half conscious state and told us about your condition. He looked so worry about you. Fujiwara-kun is really a nice person, right. So, thank him properly."

"Yeah, I'll do that."

Mom goes downstairs to prepare dinner for me. After I grabs my phone on the study desk, I return to my bed slowly.

"Uwahh..eleven missed calls since last night?? And all of them are from Shuu."

Now I remember. After I came back from Shuu's house yesterday, I was drenched in rain on the way back home. And I went to sleep as soon I had shower and dinner.

Even though, he came and helped me today, it didn't change the fact he sent that hurtful message. How could of him to think like that. I should put end on this matter soon. It's suffocating.

My fingers move quickly typing words in that message box. Satisfy with the content, I click send and throw my phone gently onto the bed.

[To: Shuu

I'm sorry for ignoring your messages and calls before, and thanks for your help today. I heard from my mom that you will adopt Maru. Thank you and please don't change your mind. You can take Maru anytime when you free. Let's not involve to each other's affair again. Since I'm the one who started all of this, I'm truly sorry and reflecting my action.

From: Seiya]

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The day after, Shuu really did take Maru and adopted him as their family pet. We didn't see each other since my Kyudo's club extended the training hour and I got home late.

Frankly, I'm not even prepare to face him again and hoping not to engage with him in any occasion.

However, fate could be cruel in some other way. I can't change the fact that I have to walk home with Minato and we have to pass the convenience store that located at the same street. And.. Shuu is in there with his Kyudo's club members.

We mean not to disturb them but Shuu quickly recognize us standing outside the store and he immediately greetings us.

"Are you going home already, Minato. Do you want to join us?"

"No, thanks. We are going home so please don't mind us and go have fun with your members."

I know Minato is still not comfortable around strangers and being considerate for me as well. Shuu accepting his words and making a wise decision in letting us go.

Even in a time like this, I still can't read Shuu's mind. I thought he'll be disappointed when Minato rejected his invitation but his face showing otherwise.

Without saying a word to Shuu, I walk silently at Minato's side. At that moment, Shuu grabbing my arm causing my body automatically pulled closer to him.

"What are you doing, Shuu?"

"Checking your temperature. You're all better now, right?"

Dumbfounded by his sudden action, Minato also shocked and frozen at his place. Upon realization, I pull out my arm from his grasp forcefully. I smile to him and satisy his query.

"Yeah, I'm totally fine now. Please don't worry about me."

Maybe, he also want to get rid his guilt over the matter happened before. Because of this pride of mine, I have to endure this uneasy feeling when I'm facing him.

"That's good. Hey, you can come to my house to visit Maru, you see. Minato can come too."

What is that. I thought, he'll definitely ask Minato first but..why must he said that nonchalantly on my face. For the first time, I'm a bit feeling comfortable around Shuu.

"Sure. Thanks for asking."

As I turning away from him, I gritting my teeth as my ego won't take it easy. He is Shuu after all. Which means he can change his attitude to me after this.

Tbc

Writer's mind speaking: Awww.. I want to get rid their awkward feeling towards each other but it will not gonna be easy. Both have a difficult personality you see.