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The end of the school year couldn't have come fast enough. Watching your brother grow throughout the past couple years had left an imprint in your memory.. One you wish to forget... How could he have become such a cold person?
"I'm going to be attending Kaijou... _____-cchi, decide where you'll be attending... Spots are filling up fast and the school year is going to start in a couple weeks..."
Golden hues dimmed in sadness, but you shook your head, clutching your hands into small fists... While your brother became a stranger, dedicating himself to modelling and basketball, you were determined to bring him back.. Even if it was a small part of his old self...
Before you knew it, you found yourself in a guitar shop. You turn your head back, as if wondering when you walked through the door before turning back around, golden hues assessing the interior. It had a rather, aesthetic feel, one that brought you inner peace you'd been seeking for the last few weeks.. Things at home were tense, suffocating. Flashes of your brother's smile came to mind, and you shook your head, releasing a breath...
"Ryouta…."
"Is something wrong?"
Head snapping up at the voice, you turn around, a light blush dusting your cheeks at being caught off guard... The young male standing behind you raised an eyebrow, his presence domineering yet alluring... A frown marred your features then, shaking your head.
"What the heck _____? Get it together!"
"N....No..." you whisper, clearing your throat when you realize your voice was quiet... "I.. I just came in here to get away from the heat..."
Truthfully, you had hoped to come across your brother around town.. Wanting to surprise him with a small shopping trip... Instead, you wound up lost, and decided to come here because it was the closest store that appealed to your senses... Music has always calmed you..
The raven-haired blinks, assessing your posture with a slight blush to his cheeks... You were beautiful, and he'd have to say you're a couple years younger than him.. But why would someone like you be in a shop like this? He thought you would have more interest in make-up or clothing... But upon taking another look at your appearance, he realized your hair was in a long ponytail, accompanied with a thin cardigan sweater and black skirt...
Kasamatsu releases a sigh, pressing his hand to the bridge of his nose, before retreating to the back of the store, grabbing a bottle of water from the mini fridge. Returning to you, he gently presses the bottle into your hand, stunning you.
"...H...Here..." he whispers, a bit gruff, "I don't want you fainting from this heat."
The kind gesture was enough to ignite a blush to your cheeks, and you bite your bottom lip, golden hues softening at his gesture. Looking up at him, you offer a tiny smile before taking a sip, unable to meet his alluring eyes. Ah, you've never been flustered because of a guy before... But there's something... different about this man... He's a bit rough, but sincere and honest.. That much you can tell from looking at him...
"....T...Thank you..."
He scratches the back of his head, releasing a soft sigh. He nods his head, guiding you towards the chair resting in the corner. He carefully picks up the guitar, lazily strumming the strings as a way to collect his thoughts.. He can tell something is bothering you, but doesn't want to pry...
"Y...You know...." he begins, feeling your gaze on him, "W...When I was entering high school, I came to this same place." he starts, feeling a small smile curl on his lips. Focusing his attention on the guitar helps his nerves, and it helps him find the courage to speak with you.
"I'm not sure if you're experiencing the same issue as I did.... But I've always found comfort in hobbies I like.. When it came to making big decisions..."
Your golden hues widen, a slight hitch in your breath at his words... How did he know you were having that issue? Well.. He did say he experienced something similar...You scratch the back of your head, fidgeting slightly. The strumming of the guitar soothes you, if only a little, and suddenly, you find the words spilling out of your lips.
"I'm not sure where I wanna go..." you admit, biting your bottom lip. "My brother... He seems to have a different path in mind... And I'm not sure I want to follow down that path with him... I love him dearly..." you hesitate, watching his steel-blue hues meet yours, "But I'm concerned for his wellbeing.. I just don't want to chase him down..."
If there's one thing Kise Ryouta hates, it's being tied down.. You never wanted to make him feel that way with your relationship... Of course, you kept these feelings to yourself, because the idea of expressing them leaves a bitter taste in your throat. You don't understand why you're telling a stranger these things... But there's a sort of.. mutual understanding between the two of you and it left you baffled.
Kasamatsu hums, watching the emotions flicker across your features.. Biting the inside of his cheek, he stands up, releasing a soft sigh before hesitantly patting your head. The action causes your eyes to widen, a blush on your cheeks, though his eyes don't meet yours, as he mirrors the same reaction as yourself.
"Sounds like your brother needs a swift kick in the ass.." he snorts, eliciting a giggle from your lips. "That said, you should do what is best for you..."
You assess him once more, finding yourself fluster a little when he meets your stare, seriousness blazing in his eyes.. Ah.. He's... so cool....
"W...What school do you attend?"
Kasamatsu is a bit perplexed at your question, but scratches the back of his head, answering firmly.
"Kaijou."
Your eyes widen, and you feel a tightening in your chest... Oh... Of course someone like him would attend a prestigious school like Kaijou... The aura around him should've been an indication... A soft smile curls on your lips then, realizing you would be enemies...
"Interesting..." you murmur, reaching to gently grasp his hand, giving a gentle squeeze. You look at your watch, gasping a little before bowing.
"T...Thank you for your advice senpai! I have to go though!"
He's startled by your words, a hand reaching out to grasp yours gently.
"W...Wait!! I.. I don't know your name!"
You turn your head, golden hues glimmering softly in happiness as you smile, "I'm _____!"
He finds his lips curling into a soft smirk, "It's a pleasure to meet you, _____... I'm Kasamatsu Yukio."
Neither were prepared for this meeting to be the start of an interesting love-story, but one thing they knew... They hoped to meet again sometime soon.