Chapter 8

I got home after the meeting. I went straight to my room and flopped my body on my bed. I'm still bothered about what Mitsuya said. I still don't understand why he suddenly said those words but, maybe it's for the best. Living a double life is kinda tiring sometimes. It's hard to keep secrets.

"Is it because I didn't change in front of him?" I whisper to myself after a minute of silence. I quickly shake my head. Drop it! y/n.

"No, he's not a perverted type. I think I'm more pervert than him." I said, nodding.

"Maybe because I'm always at their house, He got annoyed or something."

I sat at the edge of the bed and messed my hair out of frustration. I stopped when my phone chimes. I look at it, it's a text message from Dad.

From: Dad

I heard that you didn't maintain your grades. you became number 2 in your school's ranking. I am disappointed. How can I introduce you to everyone if you're not number 1?

Fix that.

I stared at my screen for a while looking at his message trying to sink everything in, my chest ache and my tears started to build up. I did my best! or did I? I grasp my phone tightly.

The teacher is discussing something but I can't focus at all. Dad's message is still in my head. He said that I disappointed him. I tried so hard to earn his praise but I failed. Is it because I spend too much time with the gang? is it because I got comfortable that I neglected my studies? I don't know.

"y/n!" I heard a faint call. "y/n, hey!" I snapped out of my deep thoughts when I felt something warm on my cheeks. It's Mitsuya, he placed his hands on them. My eyes look around.

Huh? we're at the rooftop? I thought I was in class? How? I looked down and my notebook has scribbles on it., The pencil I am holding was broken in half.

"Are you okay, y/n?" Mitsuya asked with a worried face. He's saying something but I don't understand anything. I can see that his lips are moving but all I'm hearing was noise.

"Huh?"

His hands move slowly to cover my ears. "Focus on me, y/n" Mitsuya said. The noise suddenly stops. I can now hear him.

"Wha-" I said.

"Are you okay? You're spacing out since the first subject."

"I'm fine." I paused. "No, I'm not." I can't control my tears. Why does when I'm with him I can't hide my feelings? There is something in his presence that makes me want to open up.

"You don't have to tell me everything if you're not comfortable. Just know that I'm here. you're not alone." He said with a gentle smile. He patted my head.

I smiled at him. How come his words can calm me down?

He stared into my eyes. I was hypnotized by his gaze that I didn't think first, I kissed him. It was too late when I realized what I'd done. Our lips are touching.

His eyes widened and my eyes widened. I let go of the kiss and move backward.

"Sorry! I didn't mean. What am I thinking? Hey! I'm not like some perv kissing someone out of the blue... Yes, sometimes I think of lewd things and read smuts fanfics of my favorite character" I paused and looked at him "Fine, sometimes bl too but I... Your eyes are just..." I froze when he held my chin and raised it to meet our gaze.

Mitsuya

I was surprised when she suddenly kissed me. My heart beats fast and my cheeks are burning. This is the reaction of a person that has been kissed by their crush right? So, that means I really like y/n, right?

She's stuttering while explaining, She's started to say random words and confessed reading smuts. She's funny. That side of her, I want to keep it myself, I don't want other people to see her like that.

I stare at her. I need to confirm this feeling, I need to make sure, this is the right timing to sort my this out.

"My eyes is what?" I said in a low voice. I tuck her hair behind her ear, cup her cheeks, and brush them with my thumb.

I kiss her.

I feel like fireworks are exploding inside of me. I confirmed it for the 100th time, yes. I like her.

"Mitsuya-kun?" She said after I let go.

"I like you, y/n," I said, smiling. She looks like she got hit by lightning. She's not moving.

"I-" She paused for a while. "I'm sorry, I don't like you." She said, My smiles soon faded. She gathers all of her things then quickly runs and exits the rooftop.

She kissed me first then she'd tell me that she didn't like me? Am I hallucinating? Is she even here?

I was left here, confused.

After that day, she rarely speaks to me. She comes to the rooftop but only to talk about the competition. When I try to talk to her about what happened. She'll just zoom away like the flash. I don't want to pressure her to tell me why she rejected me, I know she's going through something so I decided to wait for her to open up.

She also hands me the money for the materials that I need. I try to refuse but she really is determined to win so I have to give my best.

"Why am I helping you with this Taka-chan? Where's your pet?" Hakkai said he's carrying the garments needed.

"I don't know." I coldly reply.

"I thought that you were close?" He added, but I ignored him.

"Are you ready for tomorrow's fight?"

Oh yeah, tomorrow is our fight against Moebius which means, I will see him again. I have confirmed my feelings and I am confident that I can face him tomorrow.

"Yeah," I replied.

y/n

It's a sunny Sunday. Everyone is warming up for the brawl. The fight takes place in an abandoned lot, away from the citizens. I was stretching my arms when I saw Moebius entered the place. I observed them. I must be careful not to underestimate the enemy.

My eyes widened when I saw my brothers entered next. What are they doing here? Are they going to watch?

Someone holds my shoulder "Are you okay?" Baji said.

"Yes, Baji-san. I was just wondering, why the Haitani brothers are here?"

"Oh, They will watch."

"I see."

They intentionally went here to distract me. They thought that I would get nervous but, I am prepared. They will accept me whatever it takes.

Shortly after, The brawl started. Everyone is kicking and punching everyone. I also started to kick and punch everyone in front of me. After a couple of minutes, I look around. Most of the Toman members are on the ground.

"looks like Toman is going to lose." I heard someone said in the audience.

"No! Toman will win!" I shout and charge to the enemies.

Mitsuya

I saw Akio knocking out everyone in his way.

"Wow, your member really knows how to fight. Most of the kouhais are down." Baji said to me. "It motivates me to finish the fight." He holds his knuckles and snaps them. He then charges forward.

"Good job on training him." Mikey tapped my shoulders, all the remaining members became lively and fought some more. I smirked and charged towards the enemy. Now that I confirm my feelings for y/n there's no need to push him away. Besides, my siblings are asking me why he's not visiting.

"You're doing great," I said to him.

"Oh, now we're in talking terms," He said as he dodged the punch.

"I'm sorry about last time," I said and punched the enemy in front of me.

"I don't understand your mood."

"Yeah, I'm kinda confused this past few days." He finally looks at me.

"Watch out!" I said and punched the guy. "After this, let's eat dinner together," I added.

He ignored me and charged towards the enemy.

After a long fifteen minutes, the fight ended. Toman won! Akio took down almost half of the Moebius. He knocked down more enemies than Mikey.

Everyone cheers for Toman, Moebius is now disbanded. This is good for us, News will spread like wildfire and we will be recognized by different gangs, one step closer to world domination.

"Good job Akio!" Baji said and slapped his butt. Akio was stunned and His eyes are widened. Mikey tapped his shoulders. "Great job taking down most of the enemy." He said.

y/n

I saw my brothers smiled before they exited the place. Baji slapped my butt, making me froze from where I was standing. Mikey complimented me which is good, I guess?

A lot of things happened all at once. But I'm happy that my brothers are not disappointed.

Mitsuya walks towards me. I remember the day he confessed. As much as I want to answer him yes, my father's last words in his message suddenly popped up in my mind.

Fix it...

So I have to say no. To be honest, I miss hanging out with him. He makes me stay sane but I have to prioritize my goal.

"Great job, Akio." He said.

"Thanks." I coldly replied. He scratches the back of his head.

"Let's eat at my apartment."

"Sorry, Busy," I said and walked past him. I'm still awkward around him because of what happened on the rooftop.

"Mana and Luna miss you." He said, making me halt. I look at him.

"Really?"

"Yeah, they always ask me why you're not visiting."

Ahhh! I miss them too. It feels like home in their apartment.

He walks towards me and messes my hair. "Let's have dinner, as my apology for the way I acted last time."

I proved to my brothers that I'm strong today. I can still fix my grades while hanging out with his sisters, so there's nothing wrong if I still come to their house, right? I took a deep breath.

"Okay! But I'll buy the meat."

"Deal." He said, smiling.