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- Very slight manga spoilers -

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╭─ ❝ 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈 ❞

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BAJI GAVE YOU a wide grin, "Do you feel energized now?"

"I do." you answered, a very small smile forming on your face.

He got up from the spot and you stared at him. Is he leaving? the thought brought a sudden wave of sadness over you.

"Get up, the floor isn't comfortable." he said giving a helping hand towards you.

You took his hand and stood up. From the corner of your eyes, you noticed the bandages which peeked out from the T-shirt's sleeve of your left hand which was lifted slightly upwards. You slowly tucked the sleeve downwards, hiding the bandages.

Baji noticed it but he didn't question it as he led you towards the couch and you two took the seat beside each other, "We have a lot to talk about." he said giving you a pointed look.

"A-about what?" you nervously fiddled with your fingers in your lap.

"Give me your hand." he demanded.

You sat anxiously in your spot, battling whether to do as he said.

You slowly gave your right hand to him making him exhale out of frustration. Without any warning he pulled your left hand forward and tugged the sleeve upwards, revealing your barely visible skin which was hidden underneath the bandages.

"Please don't tell me it is, what I think it is." you stayed silent at his question.

"Y/N.." he trailed off, his large hand still gripping your arm.

"Alright!" you snapped your eyes at him which shone due to the tears welling up, "It is what you think it is and I have nothing to say about that!" your voice cracked as the memories of past few days flooded your mind.

Your bottom lip quivered as you tried shutting your brain down, but it was of no use. Traitorous tears escaped your eyes and fell down on your hands which caused Baji to sigh then put your head on his shoulder as he put a soothing hand behind your back, stoking slowly, trying to calm you down.

You sniffed, "I'm sorry for snapping at you," guilt trapping you, "I don't know how to thank you, Baji."

"For what?" he asked softly, casting a subtle glance at you.

"For having my back."

After a few seconds of silence, he replied with a chuckle, "You don't need to." he patted your head.

You two fell into a comfortable silence until the raven haired boy decided to break it.

"Will you be resuming combat classes from tomorrow?" he asked, as you lifted up your head to look at him.

You stayed oblivious to the fact that the boy had missed you dearly all those days, but he wasn't going to mention that.

"I.. I think I will," You replied, even though you wanted to spend some time in solitude, "It may divert my attention from.." you gestured with your hands, "all of this."

He nodded in understanding, "I will pick you up tomorrow then," you continued to fiddle with you fingers as he added, "I think there will be a guy joining us."

"New member?" you questioned with furrowed eyebrows.

"No, he's aways with Draken and Mikey," your mouth formed 'o' shape at the new information, "Mikey says he reminds him of his elder brother."

"For real?" you asked, surprised and he nodded.

Even though you had never met Shinichiro Sano, you were told he was person admired by many, including you. The former leader of Black Dragons was an idol to every gang member.

"I would like to meet him then." your lips curved up in a small smile.

"I will tell you whenever he's nearby, also.." a thoughtful look crossed over his face, "I think you both go to the same school, although he's a class ahead of you."

"How does he look like?" was your first thought which you thought out loud.

"I don't know, I haven't met him." he answered.

You nodded at that.

Ring ring!

It was Baji's phone which rang, he quickly picked it up as he saw the caller ID.

"What is it?"

He frowned at the response from the other side, "Where?!"

"To the Musashi Festival.." he mumbled, "Give me two minutes."

He quickly got up from the couch, "Gotta go now." he said with a deep scowl.

"So sudden, where to?" you asked getting up as well as you followed him towards the main door.

"Peh-yan has caused a big trouble and I need to take care of it, see you tomorrow." they were both by the door now.

"I- I want to go to!" you announced, determined to use your combat skills.

Anything to take my mind out of the madness.

He heaved a sigh, placing both of his hands on either side of your shoulders firmly, "You're still not in a good mental state right now, stay at home."

"But--" you were ready to argue but he cut across you.

"I said no." he said with a serious expression on his face, gazing you with intensity, "Don't worry too much and take care of yourself. That will be enough help." he gave you a stern look before stepping out.

"I will text you, bye Bella!" he waved at you which you replied with a scowl on your face.

"Bye, Edward Cullen!" you noticed his eye roll from a few feet away.

After a minute or two when you heard his bike roaring to life, you went back to your room and grabbed your iron knuckles from the drawer, "The Musashi Festival is it then."

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Sorry for the late update guys T_T

There were some Internet problems here!

-Mary 🌸