Catching Clues

It's been about 4 days with the band and of course, Fuyu. I guess out of all the band members, I'm closest to Eric.

It saddens my heart that as days go by, I don't get to talk much to Fuyu. Isn't it a bit weird? I feel like he's distancing himself from me and I don't know why.

Is he enjoying Jaz and the band's company a little too much compared to mine?

Today's the last day of this somehow boring and tiring outside school "activity" so I have to pull every effort that I have in me and exert it out of my body.

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"Y/n! Are you gonna come with me and the band later? We planned to just chill at the coffee shop." Eric said.

"Sorry, I can't. I have somewhere to go later." you replied.

"That's ok. You can still catch up with us until midnight. If you're still awake by that time, that is." he laughed.

"Right! See you there." you followed his mood then left to talk to Chifuyu.

"Fuyu! Hey, can we talk?" you called out to your best friend.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Are you available later at 6 PM?" you asked.

"Why 6 PM? Jaz and I are gonna go somewhere at that time." he replied.

You stayed silent for a while and suddenly just spoke. "Jaz.. again?"

"Yeah, really sorry, Y/n." he said then patted your head.

You put his hand away and said, "Stop it." in an angry tone.

"Why are you mad? It's not like I'm avoiding you or anything. I really have to go somewhere with her." he responded.

"Ugh, alright. Then when can I talk to you? Privately." you asked in annoyance.

"We're talking now. I'm free and you are free too." he answered.

"Fuyu. You know what? I'm not in the mood. Go with Jaz or something." you said, leaving him alone.

Chifuyu was confused by the way you acted. He couldn't quite understand why you were like that to him.

Running to Eric's direction, you spoke, "Hey! Are you gonna go to the coffee shop now? I'm actually available today."

"Great! Then let's go already. I'll call the others." Eric responded happily.

At the coffee shop, the members of the band were chatting and having a good laugh here and there.

Eric and Y/n are freely chatting with one another. "How's the experience with us? I heard from Chifuyu that you're not really the type of person to converse with many."

"That's not me. Haha! Well, that's the old me. I changed for good now. Anyways, I like it here. I can truly feel a fun vibe whenever I'm around with you guys." you said.

"I'm glad that I get to work with you." Eric commented.

That made your heart soften and a smile formed on your blushed face.

"I have a question. Why aren't Jaz and Chifuyu invited? Right, you only said the band so I'm guessing Jaz isn't really included?" you asked out of curiosity.

"Uhm.. about them. They're pretty occupied right now.. with work." his voice stuttered as he answered.

"I thought there's no more work since it's the last day?" you found suspicious of his answer.

"It's a different kind of work. Chifuyu's gonna be a part of our band soon as a guitarist, i think?" this time Lin answered your curiosity..

"Is Jaz having a one-on-one guitar lessons with Fuyu?" you asked once again.

"Y/n, I advise you to stop asking questions. But to clear things up, yes. She is giving him some sessions about that when she has the time." Wendy, the drummer, spoke.

"Oh.. I understand now."

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Even though you said that, your suspicions were still up. Why is Chifuyu always going out with Jaz? Why does he keep turning you down?

Everything just doesn't feel right with Eric stuttering from answering your question. It felt like he's hiding something from you. Something that you're forbidden to know.

End of Chapter 9 ✍️