Story so far (Akashi Seijuro)

Chapter 12

The next day

While lying in my bed, I kept on repeating what happened that night.

It was so simple and yet I was already this happy.

Really, what a shallow feeling.

It was still snowing outside so I wondered how should I spend this day.

I stood up.

Maybe organizing these paintings will make this day productive, I thought.

When I finished, the thought of visiting Akashi-kun came up.

I knocked twice.

As he opened the door, I was already greeting him with a broad smile.

It's okay.

I'll show what I feel.

And seeing him this close, I couldn't hide the sudden happiness I felt.

It's okay.

It's fine if I make it obvious.

"Akashi-kun." I uttered his name with a smile.

He greeted back and stared at me for a second before asking what I came for.

"I want to see you." I replied truthfully.

Wow, did I really say that?

It sounded so casual in my ear but felt awkward.

"Are you done?" he asked curtly.

I raised my brows.

"You're seeing me now." he said without a humor. And I wondered if he was joking or what. For a second there, I stared at him with a dumb face.

Then I saw him about to close the door.
I immediately put my arms in between to prevent it. "W-wait, what I mean was I want to see you, to talk to you and then stay here for a while not just to literally see you." I said catching my breath at the end.

He smirked before letting the door wide-open.

What was with that smirk? He seriously did it on purpose.
He was making fun of me.

I came in and looked around.

Akashi-kun went to sit in the side of his bed.

I just stood near him, not exactly sure where to go.

I let my eyes wander around.

Then, I noticed that there was actually nothing to do inside this room.

"Is this what you did all day?" I asked.

He didn't respond.

I suddenly felt guilty for letting him be as bored as this though he didn't say that he was bored. It was just another guess of mine.

I took the courage to sit on the opposite side of the bed. "Do you...want to go outside? There's a basketball court nearby." I suggested.

"No." he replied.

"Then, is there something-"

"Don't talk, Izumi." He ordered.

I bit my lips.

I just wanted to be near him like this so...if this would grant that wish, then I don't mind not speaking at all.

Not long after, I glanced at him.

His eyes were closed.

Did he fall asleep?

Ahh...