You Belong with Me [Ayano x Taro x Budo]

Chapter 12 // Hitting the fan

Ayano's POV
"What did you-?"
"Relax. I was just reading what happened between you two."
"Oh. Don't scare me like that."
"So what did happen?" Budo asked
"I told Osana that this wasn't going to work out if she didn't drop the tsundere act, and that she was too controlling and clingy. Let's just say she didn't like that. We fought for a little bit then I ended it." Yamada explained
"Oh, I see. Why did you even accept her confession?" Budo asked
"Honestly, I don't know. I've known Osana since we were little, so I guess I just kind of thought that since we have been friends since we were little that maybe it would work. Clearly not." Yamada shrugged
"How did you survive that long with her? God damn." I asked
"I don't know, it was just kind of funny. The tsundere act made me laugh for a really long time, because I knew that she did have a sensitive, kind side. Then something changed. The act became who she was, her sensitive side disappeared."
"Well shit." Budo said
"Anyway, the Sakura Cafe is just there."
"Good. Ayano what do you want to drink?" Budo asked, "Ayano?"
"Wha- huh? Oh. The cafe. Right, I'm probably gonna get a hot chocolate." I said, snapping out of my daydreaming state
"You alright there?" Yamada-Kun laughed
"Yeah. Just thinking."
"About?"
"Just stuff."
"Like?" Budo asked
"Stuff. It's really not important, just a daydream. Anyway, here we are." I smiled. Budo held the door open, but as Yamada went to enter, Budo pushed him backwards and let me in. Before closing the door that is.
As for what I was thinking about. I just thought about the arcade. Budo winning me something, we share a moment.. I don't know. It's stupid. Right?
"Wow thanks buddy." Yamada said sarcastically opening the door for himself
"Not a problem." Budo said approaching the counter, ordering me a hot chocolate and getting a coffee for himself.
"Budo you don't have to."
"I know." he smiled, paying for my drink. We walked to our table and shortly behind us followed Yamada.
Budo sat next to me and Yamada-Kun sat on the other side of the table.
"So Ayano, what were you thinking about? I won't judge or tell anyone." Budo asked
"I know you wont.. It's just really embarrassing." I blushed
"Are we not forgetting the several embarrassing events that happened at your place? I think we've passed that stage."
"Yeah.. I'm going to the bathroom." Yamada said, walking off
"Such as?" I asked
"Getting caught checking you out, taking my shirt off in front of you, looking for a shirt in your drawers and finding.. well.. you know, asking permission to take my clothes off to go to bed, getting caught being at your house by Saki and Kokona, forgetting my clothes and towels in the shower, kissing you for a dare, should I go on?"
"Nope, point taken. But you know you loved kissing me for a dare." I laughed
"Never said I didn't."

Taro's POV
What have I gotten myself into? I just wanted to spend some time with Aishi, now I have to be here with Budo too. He's never been the same after our fight.
I know for a fact Aishi-Chan wasn't looking through my texts with Osana. If she was she would have known what really happened between us.
I'll probably tell her at some point. She seems like a nice and trustworthy girl. Just not yet. I need more time. I also need to work out what she was doing on my phone.
I'm sure it was nothing bad, I just want to know.
I had to decide then and there whether to leave, but I chose to stay. I wanted to get to know Aishi a little better. What kind of person would I be if I just left?
I walked back in to see Aishi-Chan and Budo laughing about something. I don't even want to know what.
"Ohayo." I smiled
"Welcome back."

Budo's POV
Ayano told me what she was thinking about while Taro used the restroom.
I thought it was cute that she was imagining us like that. I was determined to win that bear for her. Just to make it come true. There was one problem though. Taro.
I know Ayano just wanted to be nice since Taro just had a breakup, but I don't know if I trust his story. As much as I dislike Osana, Taro seemed suspicious.
"Konichiwa Yamada."
"Masuta."
"Oh, here come our drinks!" Ayano smiled at the waitress
"Coffee, hot chocolate and herbal tea. Enjoy." she said waking away. I couldn't help but let out a little laugh when I realised Taro was getting herbal tea in a huge cup
"Is there a problem?" Taro asked
"Oh nothing. Just.. Nah it's nothing."
"Oh please Masuta, enlighten me with your wisdomus thoughts." he said sarcastically while Ayano giggled quietly in the background
"It's just.. You're so small you could raise a fucking family in that thing." Ayano burst out in laughter uncontrollably and Taro shot me an annoyed look
"Hilarious karate boy. Why do you need that coffee? Busy night?"
"How is getting to sleep with Ayano an insult? If anything I'd say it's more of a privilege on my half." I shrugged while Ayano continued her laughing fit
"I swear to god.." Taro said starting to get pissed off
"It still baffles me how you get any attention from girls. At least, it baffles me how you get a good reaction anyway. The rest of the attention is recognition of your bowl hair cut you little shit biscuit."
"You better take that back." Taro said standing up
"Or what? You gonna garden me to death fuckboy?"
"Aishi, it was nice hanging out with you. Budo, go suck a dick. I'll be going now. Before Osana literally beats my fucking door down again." he said drinking his tea in one shot and leaving
"Ayano, I'm sorry for the way I acted and-"
"Hurry up and drink your coffee so we can go to the arcade." she smiled