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Yes, yes.. I'm quite aware that it's been a long time since I've updated this story. For that all I can say is I'm sorry. I'll try and update more often, try being the keyword because I'm such a lazy shit. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter. Leave a review and tell me what you think.

Yoshiki's POV - School

"You alright man?"

I jumped in my seat as I was snapped out of my trance. I looked to my left to see the worried face of Satoshi. I sighed as I ran a shaky hand through my hair, "I'm fine."

Satoshi gave me a disbelieving look, "Pff, yeah right. I can see right through you."

I shook my head with a chuckle, "I never could hide anything from you, huh?"

"I wouldn't be a good best friend if you could," Satoshi replied, leaning forward on his desk, "so why don't you tell me what's bugging you?"

I glanced to the side as I quietly responded, "I sent the letter yesterday and I'm just nervous is all."

Satoshi smiled, "But that's a good thing!"

"It is, but I can't help but worry. I mean, so many things could go wrong! My parents are assholes and if they find out I sent a letter to Miki, they might punish her or something," I clenched my fists at that thought, "or she could just throw it away and completely ignore it."

"From what you've told me about your sister, I highly doubt she'd throw her dear brother's letter away," Satoshi patted me on the back reassuringly, "so don't worry about it. You'll be seeing your little sister again in no time I guarantee it!"

I looked at him and smiled, "You're right, thanks man."

Satoshi returned the smile and replied, "Anytime man."

After School

I yawned as I leaned back in my seat. I started to gather up my things to leave and head off to work. I slung my bag over my shoulder and exited the room. As I was walking down the hall towards the exit I heard someone call out my name. I knew that voice all to well and it caused my heart to skip a beat.

I took a deep breathe to calm my nerves as I turned around to face Ayumi, "Hm, is there something you need Shinozaki?"

We stared at each other as I patiently waited for her to speak. She opened her mouth and closed it right after, causing me to quirk an eyebrow in curiosity. Finally, she blurted out, "I just wanted to say sorry."

If I was confused before, I was even more so now, "Uh, sorry for what exactly?"

A faint blush spread across her cheeks as she replied more calmly, "Remember when you and Shinohara were late for class and I yelled at you?"

It dawned on me then and I shook my head, "Yes, I remember but you don't have to apologize for that!"

"Yes I do! I said some awful things and I'm so sorry. I didn't mean anything I said I swear!" Ayumi responded quickly.

I smiled genuinely, "I know you didn't which is why you don't have to apologize. It's completely fine Shinozaki."

She released a sigh of relief as she smiled back, sending my heart soaring, "That's a relief! I've been stressing about it ever since it happened but I never had the time to properly apologize."

"Like I said, it's fine. Now I would love to stay here and chit-chat," I pulled my phone out of my pocket and grimaced at the time, "but I have to get to work."

"Okay, I'll walk with you," my heart nearly exploded with how fast it was pumping, "if that's okay with you I mean!"

I tried to keep my cool, although my voice came out shaky anyway, "You're going to walk me all the way to work? Isn't that a little out of your way?"

"Oh that's not what I meant! I'll just walk with you halfway or something before heading home," she corrected herself, "is that-is that okay?"

I laughed as I nodded, "Of course it is."

With that, we left the school. As we walked I couldn't help but wonder why the hell she was doing this. Don't get me wrong, I'm extremely happy about it, it's just really strange. I've known her for quite a while but she never walked with me before.

'Maybe this is her way of making sure everything is fine between us?' I thought to myself. I decided not to worry about it and focused on the small conversation we were having. Who knows if I'll ever get this chance again, I'll be damned if I waste the whole time worrying about something so trivial.

Eventually we went our separate ways. We said our goodbyes and I silently watched her walk away out of sight. I turned around and headed off to work, reveling in the fact that I was able spend some pleasant alone time with Ayumi. Even though it was nice, I noticed something. Almost everything she talked about revolved around Satoshi in some way

That hurt.

After Work

I checked the time and groaned when I saw what time it was. I ended up working a little later but now I could finally clock out and go home. As I did I shouted through the practically empty store, "I'll see you tomorrow Akiyama!"

I heard some shuffling coming from somewhere within the store. Messy hair caught my eye as my boss popped up out of nowhere, peeking his head around a shelf, "Leaving already Kishinuma?"

I rolled my eyes as I pointed to the clock hanging on the wall, "My shift is over, so yeah."

He squinted at the clock before nodding with approval, "Mhm, I see. See you later then!"

I waved over my shoulder as I exited the store. I sighed as I pulled my jacket tighter around me, trying in vain to warm myself up. I picked up my pace slightly, wanting nothing more than to take a nice warm shower and get some sleep.

The moment my house came into view I couldn't help but zone in on my mailbox. I shook my head to clear my thoughts.

'Its only been a day, there's no way in hell I'd have a response already,' that's what I told myself, but I still couldn't stop myself from checking. I pulled out whatever was inside and quickly went inside. The leaned back against the door and shifted through my mail. There wasn't anything important and I frowned, tossing the stack of disappointment onto my coffee table.

I shrugged out of my jacket and hung it up on the hanger near my door. I sluggishly made my way towards the bathroom, stripping along the way. I took a rather long shower, reveling in the warmth.

After quickly drying off, I made my way towards my room. I could practically hear my bed calling for me and I was more than happy to finally get some sleep. I flicked off the lights and crawled onto my bed, under the covers, and just as my head hit the pillow...

I cursed loudly as my brain decided to remind me I had homework.