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This wasn’t how Cherry’s life was supposed to go.
He was meant to fall in love with a smart and kind woman, have kids and live the ‘perfect life.’
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Until a certain green haired gorilla walked into his life, that’s when things changed.
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It was spring in Okinawa, the cherry blossoms begun to bloom, the sweet scent of fruits in the air and a gentle breeze in the air that was leaving everyone serene and refreshed.
Kaoru was 17 at the time, he didn’t really know himself back then but what he did know was that Kojiro was his best friend and that was all he needed to know.
Kaoru was exceptionally good at studies (if you ignore the bad attendance) he was a star student, he was adored by many secret fans.
Yet he didn’t really care about school, he didn’t care about formulas or languages or anything, he just wanted to have fun.
He usually hanged out with Kojiro after school or when he skipped class, he’d been preoccupied with skating, he’d never felt anything like the feeling when you land the trick for the first time or getting to feel the rush air on your body whenever you do an ollie.
He usually hated getting scratches or bruises but now it’s like a rite of passage, every scar on his body represented his determination to get better and he loved that.
Kaoru was already filled with dopamine while skating but his heart was filled to the brim with dopamine when he met Adam.
That’s when things changed. (And not at all for the better.)
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It was yet another day of Kaoru skipping class, instead of working on a new trick he was actually trying to program something, some sort of program that can calculate angles and trajectories by just scanning the surroundings but his programming session was soon interrupted.
“Knew you’d be up here” Kaoru looks up to see Kojiro glaring at him, Kaoru still continues to work on the programming.
“Why would I go to class to learn something I already know? I’ve been working on something more important.” Kojiro sighs and sits down next to Kaoru.
“Well, one so your teachers don’t hate you and two so that you don’t look like a punk playboy” Kaoru snickered as he leans toward Kojiro.
“I already look like a punk, might as well act the part” He says as he points to his piercings, “All that’s left is to have some scary guys behind me but sadly all I’ve got is you” Kaoru teases as he continues to click and clack on his computer.
“Seriously dude, the teacher was shooting some scary glares across the classroom when you weren't there for attendance.” Kaoru rolls his eyes.
“Please, nothing was scarier than the glare on my kaa-san when she saw my piercings” Kojiro chuckled softlu and gently looked Kaoru’s cherry hair.
“You know, you have beautiful hair Kaoru” Kojiro whispered into Kaoru’s ear as he began to comb it with his fingers.
Kaoru chuckled, “I’ve been meaning to cut it, it’s been getting annoying lately and summer is coming soon.” Kojiro frowned and whined.
“Don’t cut it, I’m the one who has to see it everyday”
“It’s my hair gorilla, I can chop it off when I want to” Kojiro looked disappointed yet before he could say anything he was interrupted by a loud bell.
“Come on, let’s go.” Kaoru smirks and forcefully pulls on Kojiro’s hand causing him to fall in the most dramatic way possible which led to Kaoru bursting out laughing.
“This just in Okinawa’s local gorilla has fallen.” In retaliation Kojiro begins to torture him aka tickle the living hell out of Kaoru, once Kojiro finally felt content with his torture (tickling) they both get up and go to a local abandoned warehouse to skate.
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“Wanna turn in? it’s pretty late and we have class tomorrow”
It was already midnight; time flew away when he was skating with Kojiro. Before Kaoru could agree a beautiful indigo haired skater interrupted him.
“Hey Cherry” A voice creeped over the crook of Kaoru’s neck; it was Ainosuke.
Kaoru turns around to look at him and looks at the dark velvety eyes that were staring at him ever so gently. “Oh, hey Ainosuke, how are you?” Kaoru says, trying to seem as casual as he can.
“I’m fine, but remember that I’m Adam here, Ainosuke is reading a boring book about business right now.” Ainosuke Adam was rolling his eyes seeming quite annoyed whenever he hears his name.
“O-oh sorry I forgot” Kaoru flushed red.
‘Great job Kaoru, you’re being so very smooth right now.’ Wow, he can feel himself eyerolling inside his head.
“Are you turning in at such an early time?” Adam seemed displeased as if it wasn’t that late.
Kaoru was hesitant to stay but Adam only wanted the best for him, right?
“N- ““Yes, we have class.” Kojiro interrupted him, he looked annoyed or angry or just plain weird? Or atleast weirder than usual.
“Ah what a pity, but if you want next time, I can teach you about this new trick” Adam leans close towards him, leaning toward his ear.
“I look forward to it.” Kaoru’s dopamine levels were exploding.
“By the way Kaoru your hair is beautiful.” He grabs a portion of Kaoru’s hair and just admires it.
“Really? I was planning on cutting it…” Adam pouted.
“Please don’t, it would destroy your beauty” Kojiro scoffed and dragged Kaoru close to him.
“Whatever Adam, let’s go Kaoru.” Kojiro held Kaoru’s arm so tightly, dragging him home. Kaoru’s eyes gazed on Adam though, a gaze that was impossible to break.
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Once they reached Kaoru’s house, they both collapse on his bed, lying next to each and begin to stare at each other.
"I hate Adam with a burning passion, he absolutely sucks Kaoru" Joe grumbled while lying face down on Kaoru's bed.
"Come on Kojiro, don't be like that," Kaoru frowned. "I mean did you see the way he looked at me" Kaoru begins to kick his feet while Kojiro looks at him disgustedly.
"Okay okay let's stop with this Adam talk, its making me wanna barf." Kojiro fake gags which made Kaoru laugh, his laugh felt like a warm ray of sunshine on your face, you could never not smile at the feeling."
They stay silent for a while, just enjoying each other's presence with Kojiro playing with Kaoru's hair and Kaoru reading quietly with his head leaning on Kojiro's chest.
“You know Kaoru, your hair is very pretty” He comes so close to Kaoru’s face that it’s embarrassing.
Kaoru sighs, “I know Kojiro, a lot of people say that”
“Then why’d you wanna cut it?” Kojiro looked curious.
“Eh I probably won’t anymore; I changed my mind” Kojiro sighs dramatically and covers his eyes with his elbow.
“Cause of Adam?”
‘Was I that obvious???’ Kaoru thought as he flushed.
“Yeah, he likes it” Kojiro hums and lies down properly this time.
'I knew it, I just wonder how far you'll go for him. Would you leave me for him? Kojiro spaces out while hes thinking.
“What are you thinking so hard about?” Kaoru gasped. "Is the gorilla finally using his brai-" His sentence was cut short with a pillow in his face.
“Just go to sleep Mr. Badboy” The two lay next to each other, sleeping soundly like everyother night.