So, this is the last chapter, I decided to write it in two parts.
Enjoy the first one
Chapter 15 [Part 1] – Love meIriyama Anna’s POVI wiped the tear which was rolling on Yuria’s cheek. She couldn’t. Of course she couldn’t, she was everything for me, that’s why I still loved her. She didn’t seem to have understand it though. I leaned down and put my lips upon her. But she didn’t react, staying as frozen. She kept staring at me, emotionless. It seemed that my kiss made her more confused. So, I decided to help her to understand.
“I told you, I love you, no matter what.” I said before leaning again and this time, she was kissing me back.
**
Yuria’s health was good. I was reassured, I didn’t need to worry anymore. She became calm again, no fights no bickers. Her mood was softer. It was as before, I wanted to stay in that peace atmosphere forever.
**
Someone knocked at the door. Someone that I didn’t expect to see again…
Opening the door, my smile fell quickly. My heart squeezed in my chest hurt. Why? Why was he here? How did he know?
“So, this here that you are… sweetie.” He spoke softly.
“Wh-What are you doing here?” I mumbled, stepping back.
It couldn’t be true…
“Your mother told me that you were at your boyfriend’s house.” He said and walked inside.
My mother? She didn’t know where I was living. Did she followed us? Yuria who was sitting on the couch turned around, distinguished my terrified eyes.
“Who are you to come here?” She snapped coldly.
“Oh… Isn’t a boy…?” He said, stunned. “Anyway, you should come back with your mother. She needs you.” He looked at me with a light smile.
His smile was creepy. I couldn’t speak. I stared at Yuria, begging for help. I couldn’t do anything. It was a nightmare. She seemed to notice I was lost and stoop up to reach us.
“Go out from here.” She said, pointing the door.
Yuria’s tone was harsh. She was clearly caring about me.
“But she is my daughter-”
“She is twenty-one years old. So, leave us now.” She continued talking in a calm tone.
I reached Yuria’s side, grabbing her arm as a little kid. I needed her to protect me, I just wanted to vanish. Suddenly, he pushed her and grabbed my arm strongly. My heart stopped beating, I was panicked.
“You come with me!” He shouted, slapping my cheek hard.
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I opened my eyes quickly, sitting on my bed. I breathed aloud, the sweat running on my face. What was that? A nightmare?
“Anna?” Yuria called me name, confused.
I let out a long sigh and laid down on her top, wrapping my arms around her body. I felt calmer. My heart wasn’t beating hard anymore. She didn’t speak and simply stroked my hair gently. I liked it, feeling her fingers playing with my hair.
“I won’t sleep anymore.” I mumbled while she checked the time on her phone.
“It’s early.”
She looked really sleepy.
“I think I’ll study.” I said, leaving the warm embrace.
“Are you sure?” She asked in the same sleepy tone.
I didn’t want to think about the nightmare. I needed to think about something else. Even though I already missed Yuria’s arms.
“The exams are close.” I told her.
It was just an excuse. I didn’t think I could be able to study at such an hour.
**
Finally, that pushed me to study. I wanted to complete my year. I need to have a goal. But Yuria didn’t seem to worry about it. She looked at me while I studied, she didn’t work. When I asked her, she simply avoided the question. I couldn’t make her study if she didn’t want to.
“Morning amore.” I stopped writing and looked at the girl who just kissed my head gently.
I felt my face flush. She rarely called me with that kind of nickname. I thought that was cute but my shy side made me feel bad.
“T-That’s embarrassing.” I mumbled, looking down.
“What?” She pouted a bit.
I could distinguish the sadness in her voice.
“Nothing.” I answered in a hurry tone before writing again.
She giggled, making me relax. She quickly kiss my hair and left me. How she could be so sweet?
**
“Yuria?” I called my girlfriend who was sitting in the couch.
She turned around to me, a light smile on her lips. I reached her and sat. Putting my head on her shoulder, I intertwined our fingers.
“Tell me, why your adopted father hate you?”
I needed to know. Couldn’t do anything at that time, I didn’t know all the story. I wanted her to explain me. We didn’t see him or speak about him since the… accident.
“I was a stupid kid, brining myself into troubles. The sickness, the fights, the cries… everything, it was too much for him. He started hating me as I started hating myself.” She started explaining without looking at me. “He hurt me. Mom tried to protect me but she couldn’t.”
“Did Juri know…?”
“She knew. But what she could do? Nothing. He is her father. She is his biological daughter, he couldn’t hurt her.”
Yuria was right but she could call the police or… No, it was her father. She couldn’t take her father to the police. I removed myself from her.
“I don’t want to think about it anymore.”
She tried to avoid the talk. I didn’t give up and asked her again.
“Why did he bring you in the hut?”
She glared at me. It seemed my question was bothering her. Maybe, I should have asked her.
“Seriously? Why are you asking?” She told me, upset.
“It’s important Yuria. I couldn’t… I… Forget Yuria. It’s enough. We will not talk about it then.”
She didn’t want to give me an explanation. After everything I was still by her side. How could she do that?
**
“Still studying?” I heard my girlfriend’s voice next to me.
We used to spend a lot of times together but not recently as I was often busy.
“You should do the same Yuria.” I spoke without stopping what I was doing.
I thought I will make her angry. But she wasn’t. She didn’t care.
“You should take a break.” She said, kissing my nape playfully.
I couldn’t give up now even though Yuria tempted me to take a break right now. I was working hard after all, it could be a good idea. I tried to think straight but her kisses disturbed my thoughts.
“You should stop that.” I snapped a bit coldly.
Her kisses stopped quickly. I was a bit too harsh. I turned around, seeing her leaving me. I put my pen down and stood up. I made her angry against me. I reached the living room where Yuria was sitting on the couch.
“Are you pouting?” I teased her, trying to relax the atmosphere.
“You should stop to tease me.” She answered without looking at me.
“Sorry Yuria. I didn’t want to make you angry…” I put my hand in her hair, stroking it kindly.
I wanted to explain myself but… Yuria was stubborn. She didn’t care about my explanation and kept staring in front of her.
“I’ll go back to study.” I told her because she didn’t answer at me.
She was clearly sulking. I left her, a bit sad.
**
The door was pushed slowly. I raised my head, discovering Yuria staring at me.
“I just need to pick something, I’ll not bothering you.” She said and walked inside.
I let out a sigh and stopped her from leaving. I grabbed her arms. I looked into her eyes. She was stunned. She didn’t expect me to stop her.
“Stop being stubborn.” I told her, in an almost sad voice.
I definitely didn’t like it. We couldn’t fight again for a stupid thing. I was sorry but I wanted her to understand she went too far.
“Are you going to ignore me all the day?”
I was pretty upset that she didn’t want to care about what happened. Maybe, she did but she didn’t show it.
“Sorry.” She mumbled, looking away.
That was all? She only apologized. She knew I’ll forgive her after all.
**
The exams passed. The result was today. I was in a hurry. I distinguished the mailman who was coming toward the house. I quickly opened the door and he looked at me stunned.
“Here.” He handed my two letters.
I thanked him and gave one letter to Yuria. She took it slowly and we opened it.
I felt so relieved when I saw the result. 422/500. I passed, I couldn’t be gladder. Well… Maybe if Yuria… No it was impossible, right? I cast a quick glance at her.
“I failed.” She said, putting the letter on the table. “Anyway, I knew it. I didn’t study and I’m not good.”
She looked hopeless. It was her fault but she put herself down.
“But you can have your certificate with retake, right?” I asked, sitting next to her.
I tried to reassure her, I wanted her to succeed.
“I learn nothing. It’s fine, I don’t care anyway.”
It wasn’t true. She cared and I cared. She couldn’t give up. That university made us meet. I wanted her to leave while passing and not failing.
“You will work and you will have it.” I told her while she looked at me confused.
**
Yuria was working hard. I helped her a lot. In fact, I was very proud of my girlfriend. She finally tried, I knew she could do it.
Today, I couldn’t be with her. I was going out with Rena. It was the umpteenth times that she asked me out and I finally accepted. I felt bad about leaving Yuria alone but she told me everything will be alright and she will work hard alone.
“Annin, you’re here!” Rena said, hugging me quickly.
“Long time no see.” I smiled at her.
I was busy with study and then with Yuria. I missed her a lot. She also missed a big part of my life. I didn’t text her, it wasn’t a right time anyway.
“What’s up?” She asked.
I told her everything. She listend to me attentively. But something made her upset. I could distinguish it in her eyes.
“Did she really… raise a hand to you?” Rena said with worry.
There were worries in her eyes. She was my friend after, she must have been worried about it. But I didn’t want to something bad happen, it was over. I forgave Yuria and… Rena should have been worried.
“It’s okay now.” I answered, trying to reassure her.
I showed a slight smile. I felt as if it was fine. I couldn’t prevent what will happen but I didn’t want Rena be worried about me.
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Kizaki Yuria’s POVSomeone knocked at the door. I didn’t move, thinking it was Anna. Yet, that didn’t stop. Anna should have opened the door and came in. I guessed it wasn’t her. I decided to reach it and opened the door.
“How can you dare?!” A familiar girl shouted at me.
I stepped back, surprised. She walked inside the place. Why did she come in my house?
“Don’t be violent anymore against Anna! If you do it again, you’ll be in a serious trouble!” She continued to yell.
I stared at her, not able to speak. I understood. She was worried about Anna. I felt bad. It was my fault. Did Anna send her to me? I was so bad that she couldn’t tell me?
“R-Rena?” A voice spoke, next to us.
“I’ll go.” She said, leaving us.
I looked at Anna, dumbfounded. It wasn’t because of Anna. I felt a bit reassured, my girlfriend didn’t hate me.
“Is… Is everything okay?” I mumbled.
I was afraid about Anna’s answer. And if it was her? No, it couldn’t. She was stunned to see Rena who was shouting at me.
“I’ll talk to her tomorrow.” She answered me, looking toward the closed door.
So, she will go out with Rena. Did she try to avoid me? Was it because of me? The questions were stuck in my mind. I couldn’t think about something else.
To Be Continued…