Something more (Soramafu & Urasaka)

Chapter 16

The ride back was filled with a tense, quiet, awkwardness. You would be able to hear a pin drop with how much silence there was. Sick of the atmosphere, Amatsuki and Mafu tried starting a conversation to cheer them up and get everyone's mind off the awkwardness. Senra and Shima smiled as they caught on to the plan and join their chatter.

Soon the four of them were talking, their noisy and cheerful chatter filled the car. Well almost, three of them were silent as they heard the chatter surround them.

Soraru would sometimes glance at his brother next to him, who was just looking down with a sad look in his eyes. He could see some tear marks on his cheeks, making the older brother's heart break at the sight. I've never seen him this sad, other than that time.

While Soraru was focusing on driving, with some short glances at the younger, Sakata would join the chatter and give small replies when the others asked him something. He was hugging the plushies that Senra had given back to him before the drive started. He didn't want to talk at all but seeing his friends try to act cheerful made his join in just a bit. They really are the nicest people I know.

Urata was sitting next to Mafu, but didn't even bother trying to talk. His thoughts were a mess and he was mentally punching himself for whatever he did to upset the redhead. Soraru is really going to kill me. He grimaced at the thought, well he thought that he deserved it for once. He was hating himself for making someone as cheerful as Sakata upset, even though he didn't really understand how. He was trying to recall the events to see if he had said or done something that might've made the younger become upset. I can't think straight, my mind is a mess. Urata stayed silent during the whole ride, guilt eating him up. They finally made it back to the siblings' house as they had planned to go back to for awhile, but now they weren't sure if that was a good idea.

"We can just go home. I mean it's already late so let's part for the day." Shima said as Soraru just nodded.

The raven-haired looked at his brother practically rush into the house, not even bothering to say goodbye to the others. Soraru had never seen him this upset, usually when he was upset he'd still act happy to not make others worry, but this time there was no trace of happiness.

"Poor Sakata." Mafu mumbled to himself as he felt his heart break a bit at the sight of the redhead.

Just what happened between him and Urata? Mafu was confused because when he saw them together they were smiling but now it's like Sakata is avoiding the brunette. Urata is going to tell what happened even if I have to force him to.

"Well see ya Soraru." Senra waved goodbye to the raven-haired male, who returned the gesture although he barely even tried.

Shima said goodbye as he walked with Senra. Amatsuki was the next to leave.

"Bye bye Soraru. Hope Sakata is okay?" Amatsuki said the last part as a question, he wasn't sure what to say.

"We'll see you another time Soraru." Mafu said as he grabbed Urata's arm and pulled him.

The brunette didn't even bother trying to say goodbye, as if Soraru was going to talk to him, not after what happened. On their walk Mafu let go of Urata's arm and crossed his arms while giving the brunette a serious glare.

"What happened? You two were happy at first."

"........"

"Urata! What happened?! What did you do to make Sakata upset?!" Mafu was practically shouting at the brunette before he snapped back at the albino.

"I DON'T KNOW!"

Mafu was startled at Urata's shouting and shrunk back.

"W-What?"