Miracle's Dream (Chapter 7)

Summary: A young girl who seemed to have no connection at all to any of them are the one who brought them together and drove them apart. She’s the one who shows them the real person they could be. 

Chapter Word Count (Total): 1,058 (11,050)
Rating: PG-15 in later chapters due to PDA and sensitive issues

Disclaimer: I do not own people... Mentioned people in this fiction belongs to themselves and their professional self, belongs to Johnny's Entertainment

Warning: Character Death

  

Having a day off was rare for them these days. With shooting and practice, and himself with school, having a day off was a luxury really. Yet he had no idea of what was he supposed to do on a beautiful day as that. He looked at his phone from a distant. Fighting the urge to call Yamashita just hours after they were apart.

Yet the yearning for him to hear his voice was too much. He gave up. Tegoshi reached for his phone and punched in Yamashita’s number. His thumb was too slow to press call when Yamashita called him first. “Are you busy?” The first word came out of Yamashita’s mouth.

Tegoshi hesitated a little, at the risk of sounding desperate for a companion. “Hn, ar, no.” He spoke finally. “Why?”

“I know you must be tired and all, but what do you think of Osaka?” Yamashita asked suddenly. “I know this is sudden plus, there might be a chance for you to meet the little girl that saved you if we are lucky enough to meet with Ryo.” He tempted the younger boy.

Tegoshi just laughed. He meant it as a joke really. He did not think Yamashita would take it so seriously. “Why didn’t you board with Ryo earlier?” Tegoshi pushed his luck, trying to test Yamashita’s patience. “Shige might be interested to go back to Osaka too.”

Yamashita sighed. “I don’t like the shinkansen. There are too many people.” He reasoned. “Plus, I want to go with you.” He said in a dejected voice. “Please?” He pleaded.

Inside, Tegoshi was jumping with joy hearing that from Yamashita. Though his ego was too much in control of his body, he just sighed. As if, he had to accept the invitation. “Fine. With one condition.” He said as response.

“Anything.” Yamashita spoke instantly.

“No more mention of the girl. It was supposed to be a joke for goodness sake.” Tegoshi said. “Why the sudden urge to go to Osaka though?” he questioned.

Yamashita just let out a small laugh in response. “I’ll tell you the reason when I meet you.” He said mysteriously. “See you soon, my little tease.” Yamashita said before hanging up.

“Oi…” Tegoshi cried in vain as Yamashita’s voice was replaced by the dial tone. A big smile plastered on his face as he moved gracefully to pack his belonging to bring for his trip with Yamashita. “If only you know Pi.” Tegoshi muttered to himself.

Yamashita’s smell was still fresh in his mind. He was not sure why did he do what he does. One thing for sure though the touch of his skin was electric. What he did not know was Yamashita felt the same electricity that flowed through his body. Yamashita too could not forget the sensation that overcame them at that moment.

“Yuya you don’t know how you have infected me with your touch and those words of yours.” Yamashita said quietly to himself. Quickly he readied himself and picked Tegoshi up. Yamashita felt butterflies fluttering in his stomach, not because of the anticipation of meeting his sister but more of being with Tegoshi for the drive to Osaka.

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Catherine and Yasuda seemed to be inseparable in the Shinkansen. Besides Nishikido, Catherine barely spoke to the other two. Shibutani glanced back only to see Catherine leaning on Yasuda as he was reading his book and they shared the music player with one earphone each. Beside the two was Nishikido scribbling his way into his little notebook. Okura who say beside him was resting with his eyes closed. Shibutani sighed. It sure was quiet without Murakami, Maruyama and Yokoyama.

A sudden smile flashed on his face as he saw Catherine head bobbed as though she was falling asleep. Quietly he tapped Yasuda’s arm. Yasuda just shook his head. Shibutani pleaded with his puppy eyes and fluttering them at Yasuda. Finally, the younger boy gave in.

Nishikido just smiled at them. Knowing Shibutani. And his methods of pranks. Yasuda stood up gently not to wake the young girl and swapped places with Shibutani. Shibutani and Yasuda were quite similar in size; it was easy for Catherine to fall for the prank.

Catherine leaned back on who she thought was Yasuda. “Sho-chan, how much longer till we arrive there?” She said softly.

“About another hour or so.” Shibutani replied. Sure enough to make the young girl shot up from her seat as she practically dived at Nishikido. The four of the burst with laughter as Catherine panted for breath. Her heart beat quickly as her pink blushed face turned pale white.

“Kuso!” Yasuda said suddenly. “Daijoubu ka, Saku-chan?” he questioned worriedly. Catherine just nodded quietly. “Ah~~~ gomen ne. I forgot about your heart.” The young girl looked up at him and smiled.

“You wouldn’t have done it if you remembered.” Catherine said softly. With Nishikido rubbing her back gently, her breathing gradually slowed down and her heart came back to its normal pace. “Baru-kun wa, gomen ne. I was just surprised.” Catherine apologized.

It was at that time she knew she was accepted not only as a friend of Yasuda and Nishikido but they accept her as she is. And as someone dear to them. She glanced at the guy with the angelic face who was smiling softly at her. It was not a crush, she realized. He was her protector as well.

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The night was late and Ueda sat in his lone apartment staring at the clear night sky. The moon was smiling and the stars were dancing happily matched his feeling inside. The sudden incoming text message brought a smile to his face.

‘I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier, I’m back in Osaka right now. We should meet up again sometimes when I am back in Tokyo. Tatsuya. Thank you. For everything. –Ryo-‘. The message read. Ueda smiled to himself, thinking if Nishikido is staring at the same sky, he was looking at right now.

‘It’s nothing really… Glad I could help. That is what friends are for right. –Tat-chan-.’ Ueda replied. Friends. Is that what they are, or is there a relationship beyond words, that they are having? It does not matter to him. As long as he could be by his side, it does not matter what kind of relationship it was.