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The fireworks has only just started.. it was so bright and beautiful than the redhead could ever imagine!
Hiiro has only just left whilst the fireworks was only starting leaving the blonde boy sitting on the grassy fresh floor, he stood up watching Hiiro walk alone, Aira insisted walking back with him but he denied and said his goodbyes with sign language.
As Aira was about to go back to his sitting spot, a familiar voice called out for him, he quickly turned around and in the distance he sees two tall guys, the left guy was HiMERU, his blue hair was beautifully in a bun and wearing his kimono for the event, and on the right is Hiiro’s older brother Rinne Amagi, the same exact colours as Hiiro’s but his hair was perfectly styled back with a headband over it and he had that annoying expression on as always.
“Heya! Where’d my little bro go~!” Rinne shouted out loud to the blonde, carrying a bunch of snacks that he’s just bought from one of the tasty magnificent stands, while HiMERU was empty handed.
“Oh yah! I forgot my wallet back at home, do ya mind heading back and getting it for me? I wanna buy more crazy shit and MeruMeru is outta change!” Rinne shouted again, Aira glanced at the other man, he had that pretty irritated look assuming that Rinne must’ve used up all of the poor man’s money, in fact the blonde was worried that HiMERU was still pissed at him but he understands, but shouldn’t Rinne be the one who should be more mad at Aira instead of HiMERU? He genuinely thought they were strange. Aira sighed and nodded then went to the other direction to leave.
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The streets were pretty empty due to the fact that the new year’s festival is currently ongoing, usually traffic was busy but at this time not anymore, although a few cars only passed by, He climbed up the stairs silently, all he could hear were the air ventilation and his footsteps walking towards the door. He rang the doorbell a few times just for no one to respond.
“Hiiro-kun!!!” Still no response.. Aira placed his hand on the doorknob anyways and finds it already unlocked. He gently opened the door his only mission right now was to fetch Rinne’s wallet, but he also wanted to see Hiiro!
“Hiiro-kun!~ it’s me Aira!!!” Aira shouted again, in case Hiiro doesn’t mistaken him as an intruder.
His eyes darted around the hallways, it was dark and eerie.
“Ugh.. Jeez it’s dark and scary!..”
in front of him was a tiny desk on the side with picture frames, some with just the Amagi’s back in their hometown, a few with just HiMERU and one with a full family picture. Eventually, Aira’s eyes caught something, “Ah! This must be Rinne-senpai’s wallet! I think..?” Aira took a hold of the wallet inspecting it if it’s Rinne’s or someone else but he could confirm this is definitely his senpai’s.
“Hm?” Aira turned to his left, he could see the shining fireworks outside and… a familiar figure standing there, watching the beautiful sky, Aira could tell it was Hiiro in this distance, “I see.. from this view you can see the fireworks! Lovely~ maybe that’s why Hiro-kun decided to come up here!” Or so he thought.
The blonde stood there watching Hiiro, Aira tilted his head, what is Hiiro doing..? From an distance, Hiiro is slowly taking his time and climbing onto the top of the railings, Aira slowly let’s go of the wallet, leaving it on the desk.
”Hm? Hiro-kun? Wait a minute.. What the heck is he doing?” He muttered
The realisation slowly hits Aira, he had to do something before Hiiro does something stupid like he always does, Aira was confused, what the hell was he doing? He took a few more steps forward, his eyes widening.. no shit he’s actually going to do it.
”Hey wait.. Hiro-“
”…HIRO-KUN!!!” Aira shouted out as loud as he can! He yelped in fear and attempted to run towards Hiiro knowing exactly what he was attempting to do, he passed through the hallways, to the door then to the kitchen but in the middle of time, he trips, causing the nearby chair to fall down with him.. he looked up. Hiiro was still there luckily but there was no time!
Aira quickly got up, he was sweating in fear, he didn’t want this to happen, especially in a time like this!
”HEY STOP IT!!! HIRO!!!!!” He cried out loud..
The wind was blowing the curtains while it’s clinging onto the rails, it almost covered hiiro’s whole appearance, eventually it revealed nothing.. no Hiiro was seen in sight. All that was seen were the bright fireworks and the sounds of crowds.. people.
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In a nick of time, Aira was able to grab Hiiro on time with both of his hands, gripping onto one of his wrists, he grunted and was obviously struggling, the redhead slowly looked up with a saddened expression, staring at Aira who was scared to death.
A moment of silence..
Aira knew he wanted to do better this time, starting from tomorrow he would socialise more and listen to his loved ones, starting tomorrow he would change his horrible actions from all those years ago. He definitely regretted it all. He’s always have.. Aira saw the scar he left on Hiiro back when they were just little kids, he thought, did he even apologise? Was he this stupid?
Aira had almost forgot, he wanted to ask Hiiro a question that he had in his mind ”Hiro, what do you think of me?” He said in his own mind. that question kept playing in his head.
”Hiro-kun, I wanna say that-“
Hiiro’s legs were hanging out in the sky, Aira was slowly losing his strength holding onto Hiiro. He was able to reach onto the railing with his other hand successfully getting himself into safety.
“ACK-!” Aira yelped! He lost all his strength, his weak small body wasn’t that strong as he thought, causing him lean forward to far for him to fall off the balcony instead of Hiiro, Hiiro watched all of this happen, his eyes widened. Tears filled his eyes as he watched.
Aira could feel the breeze go pass him, he watched Hiiro as he continued falling, at least he was safe.. thank god. Aira thought.
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Aira had flashbacks.
”Aira-san, I made some pancakes, make sure you share some with Mayoi-san.” Tatsumi had such a caring voice, he held the plate of stacked fresh pancakes and placed them on the perfectly prepared table.
“Aira-san~ don’t cause to much trouble at the festival tonight and treat your senpais well!~” Mayoi was the exact same as Tatsumi, so caring but a bit more scary. But Aira listened to mayoi’s words. Mayoi had a sweet smile on his face whilst he talks to Aira and patted him on the head.
He saw the crowd of people as he walks past, their faces were crossed out although he could tell they were staring right at him, not good ones for exact.
Aira wanted to hide, or just disappear at this point. He didn’t want to remember all the things he’s done.
One last time, he saw Hiiro, back when they were just kids, Hiiro looked so happy seeing Aira, just why did Aira treat Hiiro so horribly.
”Don’t touch me you freak..!” Young aira shouted, directly at Hiiro.
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He finds himself landing in the river, the same one he would always jump in whenever he felt horrible or when his ex friends would throw him in, he was used to it anyways.
His body felt so cold, yet so warm. A gush of blood was slowly spilling out of Aira’s body, all he could hear was the fireworks still shooting up in the beautiful sky. But all of that was slowly fading away…
Aira closed his eyes, all he can see was nothing but emptiness.
“I love you Hiro.”
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