Ok just when I annouced I was having trouble making an update THIS comes right out of my head! It took me a little longer to get the idea and then of course write it, but it was there and I was finally able to put it on paper. I hope this is good enough and that everything isn't too rushed or makese no sense I am trying my best. Please everyone, leave a comment.
CHAPTER 7
My second day at school couldn’t be any better. I made myself a new group of friends; ones that I’m sure won’t stab me in the back or get me into a bunch of trouble with cops. And yes they’re a little at times crazy, but I’m really starting to like having them sticking around. I can’t say much about Eri though. She just is so quiet and when she speaks; she doesn’t say anything bigger than one sentence or one word. Maybe she’ll open up with time. Ai and Risa are very kind; they’re so cute together too. They’re like the adults of the group; Risa being the most mature. Koharu…is there NOT a second when she blanks out? That girl is a ball of energy! Sayu…don’t get me started on her! She flirts with me almost every second she gets. I really have nothing else to say about her. After school Ai asked me if I could hang out with her and everyone else, but I couldn’t go. I had too much homework to do. So here I am entering my apartment with a weeks worth of homework that’s all due tomorrow.
“Yuka, I’m home.” I walk inside looking around. She must be napping. I better start my homework now. I take a seat on the table and take out my books. As I look through my books I begin to smile. I can’t wait for the next day of school.
***
My uncle got home earlier this time and he brought food with him. It’s better than having to cook. He says hi and places the bag on the table. I had just finished my homework too. He has great timing.
“How was school?” He speaks casual about it, but I know what he really wants to hear. I just won’t give him that though.
“It went well. I made new friends today.” I open the bag curious to what’s inside.
“That’s good. There were no problems with teachers either?”
He takes a seat across from me. I shake my head. He brought sushi. I guess that isn’t so bad. I dig inside to empty the bag.
“Let’s just hope things stay that way with you.”
I nod. We both know how much trouble loves to find me. Together we eat in silence after that. He didn’t ask if I wanted to still change schools the whole time. I’m kind of glad he didn’t. I was done eating in twenty minutes and decided to go to bed when I was done.
“Goodnight Reina.”
My uncle doesn’t say anything else. I give a faint smile and say my goodnight. Tonight I can sleep in peace, because things are really starting to look up.
***
School went by quicker than I expected the next day and that’s really a good thing. Because today was Friday and that meant I didn’t have to worry about essays, reports, or projects that needed to be handed the next day, or have to study for tests. Today I could just be home and relax. I didn’t have to worry about anything, until it was Monday that is. I stuffed all my things into my locker and made a hasty dash for the front door.
“Reina!”
I turn around. Koharu was waving at me with both hands and was jumping. Like I said; she’s a ball of energy that kid. She sure can yell too, she’s across the street standing right in the middle of the sidewalk. And I was able to hear her clearly. I walk over to see what all the yelling is about.
“What’s up?”
She scratches the back of her head not knowing what to say next.
“Uh…I really have nothing to say. Takahashi-san just told me to call you over.”
I look behind her, there’s no one here. This doesn’t make really that much sense.
“Where is she?”
A car beeps behind me and I jump a good two feet off the ground. Koharu laughs and waves to the person inside. It’s Ai, she’s with Risa and Sayu’s in the back seat. Risa lowers her side of the window.
“Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you!” Ai chuckles from the driver seat. I glare at her. She controls her laughing to talk again.
“Do you want to hang out with us today?”
I feel myself nearly skip for joy. Does this mean I’m a part of their group now? We’re friends now? She looks at me when I didn’t answer right away. I was just still in surprise that she asked me again to join them.
“Yeah sure.” I quickly agree
“Ok good, we just need to wait for Eri to come out. Come inside, you too Koharu.”
Before I go into the car I make sure to have Koharu sit in the middle of Sayu and me. If I sit next to Sayu I have no idea what she would do or where her wondering hands will go. But when Koharu gets in the middle; her whole attitude changes. She looks a little uncomfortable. What is up with people? Do I make people sad or uncomfortable when they’re around me? I lean a little to the left to look to Ai and Risa. They’re happily holding hands smiling at one another just waiting peacefully. They’re not affected. Maybe it isn’t me. Maybe I’m missing something.
“There’s Eri.” Ai announces and opens her window. “Hey can you come with us this time?”
Eri pauses for a second thinking. What’s there to think about?! We’re all going out to have a fun and great time. That’s something I would say yes to right away!
“I’m sorry I can’t. I have to be home again. My father needs me.”
I feel disappointed all over again. I was really looking forward to having Eri come along. I needed someone to talk to while Risa and Ai cat all couple-y, Sayu would just try to flirt with me, and Koharu was just too young for me to have a conversation with.
“We understand you don’t have to worry. We can try another time.”
Eri looks sad. She must have really wanted to go. What can possible be going on at home if it’s holding her back from being with her friends? It must have happened many times before because everyone seems to not be so down about this as me. Me on the other hand…I want to just pull her right into the car against her own will and have Ai speed off. I knew that really isn’t a good idea, and it is a little dangerous.
“I hope things get better at home Eri. We’ll call you to come hang out tomorrow.” Risa waves a goodbye. She’s always being her concerned self.
Eri puts on a faint smile and goes back to walking. I watch her walk away until Ai puts the car into drive and Eri’s gone from my view. I sit back properly, sitting in silence. It didn’t take long until I couldn’t take it anymore and just had to ask what was on my mind.
“What’s going on with Eri at home?”
Everyone exchanges glances at one another. I should have just kept my mouth shut, but it’s too late now. Ai looks at me through the rear view mirror.
“You’ll have to ask Eri that on your own, but if you do…don’t expect her to answer back so quickly.”
That didn’t answer my question in the slightest way! I’m more curious. Is something bad is going on with Eri? If she needs help why aren’t they helping her?! Some friends she has. Risa turns around.
“I’m sorry that’s all we can tell you. This really is Eri’s business we’re talking about and she trust us to not tell just anyone about this.”
All I can do is nod. If I try and beg what they know out of them that would make me look bad. It would also make me lose them as friends and I don’t really want that after I just became their friend. I’ll just have to talk to Eri about this, but not just yet. I barely know her to ask. It’s quiet again after that. That is until Koharu breaks it.
“Takahashi-san, where are we going?”
“We’re going to a karaoke place.”
What! Karaoke?! I don’t sing! Well…I do, but that’s in the shower and no one is supposed to know that! There’s no way I’m going there to make a fool of myself. Nope, my mind is set!