35 - Can't Lose

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"...Hima"

"Hima..!"

"Himawari!" 

A pair of eyes that looked like mine stared back at me, "..Haru...?" I called out as my vision became clear again.

"You were saying stuff while sleeping so I woke you up.....were you having a nightmare?" He said as he looked at me with worry in his eyes.

'Nightmare..? Oh..I..was....dreaming..thank...goodness..'

"Yeah....a nightmare.." I said as I slowly sat up and held my head but then I felt Haru's hands against my cheek. 'Warm..' I thought as I closed my eyes.

"You're crying..what happened..?"  I opened my eyes and looked at him. 'Oh..was I..'

"It's nothing..I don't really remember what happened.." I lied.

I saw the hesitation in his eyes as he pulled his hand away, his forehead falling on my shoulder as he whispered something I barely heard. "Be careful later Hima...please.."

I gently placed my hand on his head and ruffled his hair, "I'll be fine, we got this don't we?" I said, cheering him up.

"I'll do anything to keep everyone safe" I heard him say which made me smile, "You're too good for this world Haru"

"Haaah? It's not like that okay! I'm only worried about you!" His head raised back up and he looked at me with such a flustered looking face, I'm afraid your mask is not so good dear brother..

"I'm sure you can defeat anyone Haru" I smiled at him.

He smiled back and patted my head,

 "As long as you're there"

I'll try

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23:30

"Haru I'll be going to my station now...goodluck" I said as I looked at Haruka and the others. Normally everyone would think Haru was my partner in the formation but.....no he was placed with Sugishita and I was with Kaji who was stationed at the other bridge.

"I'm not a fan of the formation" Haru complained while Sugishita stared daggers at him. Looks like you're not the only one-

I wanted to laugh but I couldn't.

My nightmare has been bugging me a lot..

Will that...happen?

"Be careful, I'll come and drag you away from here if something happens to you-" I didn't let Haru continue and just hugged him before he could say anything more.

Other pair of arms joined in as well, Suo, Nirei, Kiryu and even Tsugeura joined in- it's quite cute haha-

"Group hug~" Kiryu exclaimed happily as we heard Haru's muffled complaints- poor him-

"Too bad I have a disciple to look after, look out for yourself okay Sakura-chan?" Suo smiled and patted my head as we all pulled away from the hug.

'You also told me to be careful in my dream..'

Seeing him smile like that plays the nightmare in front of me that no one else could see.

"You too....please..be safe" I said as I forced a smile at him.

"Of course, they have me here after all~ Plus your brother is here" He replied while letting out a chuckle.

I hummed out as I then turned to Haru, I already told him to call me if something bad happens and he obliged easily as long as I should call him as well if I was in trouble-

"Sakura-chan~ Let's play after this okay?" I heard Kiryu say which made me look at him. 'Is that his way of lifting up my spirits?'

"Mhm of course~" 

'I'm getting nervous'

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23:45

I made my way to the other bridge, meeting Kaji's eyes in the distance as I approached him.

"Took you long enough" He said as he took out the sucker from his mouth.

"Well I had to talk to the others before going here" I said as I scratched my neck.

"It's almost time. Prepare yourself."

"Mhm. I will." I said as I breathe out heavily, staring at my hands before clenching them.

"They'll be fine"  I heard him say.

I looked over at him and saw that he was looking over at the distance.

23:57

I watched as a large group of people came into view, I gulped nervously.

"Will we be okay?" I asked as I looked over at Kaji, who was only looking at the group in front.

"Send the X mark Sakura..

..You know what that means right..?"

Yes. Yes I know what the means Kaji-san.

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00:00

The animals went loose.

I couldn't really remember what happened but I just remembered the bodies that flew past each other.

The sounds of fists hitting against skin,

Kicks that maybe broke the bones of others,

Mizuki-san told us to be careful of any Noroshi members showing up..I don't think I've seen any from that group yet..

We've been holding off a lot of people already, It's not that there's anyone holding us off..it's just that..I think the others...are getting exhausted.

I still somehow feel fine.

How could I not be? Training with Umemiya, Kaji, Haru- it's a lot of work-

"Oi Focus!" I heard Kaji say which made me look at him. A body just flew past me- He kicked it away I think?

"Sorr-" I tried to apologize but I saw a fist almost hit my face but Kaji kicked it away. "I told you to focus"

"I was gonna get that!" 

"Enough talking we have to beat these guys first..the others are already pretty worn out." Kaji said as he looked at his surroundings, our other school mates huffing heavily as they dragged their fists around the air to punch anyone who comes their way.

Kaji looks exhausted as well..blood smeared across his face..his light colored hair seems dirty now..

I glanced down at my hands and saw how red my knuckles were..just how many times do I have to do this..where are those Noroshi dudes..

I scanned the area and my eyes stopped somewhere.

Something caught my attention.

Someone out of place.

Jellyfish cut, Emo looking aura, black nail polish..

He was biting his nails..

He looks...anxious...? I don't know..

"Just go down already...I wanna leave and join the third years..."

'What is he saying..'

"I'm so bored I can die..."

He has that crazy look in his eyes...just looking at him made me remember what Mizuki said about Noroshi..

"You'll know once you see them"

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A/N: AHHHH I'M SO HYPED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTERSSS~!

You might be confused about Himawari being in the second year's area but I just think it'll be better if she was there- you'll know what I mean soon~!

Hope you enjoyed the chapter! Don't forget to leave your insights, suggestions, or any comments at all! I wanna see 'em~ TYSM<3