Keep Me In Place[ON HOLD]

Chapter 33

A/N: Not me trying to fix all my writing flaws within a few chapters (like changing how characters are addressed). I was really young when I started this so djchdjkske😭

I'm scared me going on continuous rants on how much better I think this story could have been will turn you guys away so I'm gonna try to stop now but, please don't mind if things get a little messy guys, I'm trying my best😭🫶🏻

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33. Admit That I'm Glad

"When you come back,
You will not be you.
And I may not be me."
- E. M. Forster
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Yukimura was waiting for you with one tamasen in each hand, a small smile on his face as he stood up to greet you.

"I bought lunch," he offered you one of the crackers while lifting the other to his lips.

"It's not even nine yet, it's too early for lunch," you pointed out as you took up the food he was offering.

"Brunch it is then," he gave a toothy grin and bit into the snack. "Hmm, this is so good!"

Remembering the younger boy's love for food made you smile, the number of times the rest of you crowded into his family's kitchen so he could cook for the rest of you coming into mind.

Yukimura Asahi; he might be a dumb idiot, but he opened a restaurant overseas in the future which was a huge success, so you had to hand it to him. In fact, it was where you and Draken got your idea for Mikey's cover-up.

"Where did you get these from?"

"A stall was giving out free samples on my way here, so I got one, and bought an extra so we could share."

"Aww, thanks!" You beamed at him in appreciation," I was beginning to regret skipping breakfast. Should I pay you back?"

"Nah, it's okay. Let's consider yours as the free sample."

Laughing, you bit into the tamasen, humming in approval as the rich flavours filled your mouth satisfyingly.

"They make it so good, I wonder what their recipe is," Asahi (A/N: Yes, we're gonna call him that now) chewed thoughtfully, then turned towards you. "Manjiro was confused about what you did."

"I guess that's understandable," you slowly nodded, unsure of what to say.

"But I don't think there's any hard feelings from his side," he continued, "He just wants the best for you and, well, so do the rest of us."

"Asahi..." you offered him a small but genuine smile, touched by both his words and actions.

"Chifuyu told me that you and that Hanagaki dude were going after Sano Manjiro. I might have a lead for you."

"Huh?" Perking up at his words, your eyes met his; blue eyes usually filled with a playful glint were narrow and serious. "You know where to find Mikey?"

"Not per se," the brown-haired boy finished the last bite of his tamasen as he looked forward again. "But Haruki, remember how I mentioned him always being busy with some "stuff" in Kanto?"

"Shoto?" You asked, not sure what he had to do with where Mikey was, then the dots connected in your head.

"Yes. Well, the business is probably with Kanto Manji Gang..."

"The Invincible Mikey's new gang, huh?"

"Exactly," Asahi confirmed. " And rumour has it that they're also looking for Hanagaki, but I think you're in the clear. I...I bothered Haruki with texts and calls until he assured me that you were."