Chapter 13 - Secrets and Jealousy

Yukio returned home at a late hour, jumping the backyard fence and opening the sliding door of his room, he silently removed his shoes.



“A little late aren't you?”



Yukio turned at his sister's voice. She was standing in the shadows, leaning against his walk in wardrobe with her arms crossed and head bows. She stared up at him with her piercing purple eyes. “You're up late Sakaki. Aren't you?” Yukio retorted coolly. He acted as if she wasn't there, just casually placing his bag down on the ground.



She chuckled and closed her eyes. Her thick sensual voice exceeded her years. “Yes. I was waiting for you to stop fooling around with that boy and come home.”



Yukio froze. A smile crossed her lips. His hand formed a fist.



“That is what you were doing wasn't it?” Sakaki already knew the answer to that.



“It's none of your concern.” Yukio answered after a long period of hesitation.



Sakaki opened her eyes and sat down on his bed. “Oh but it is dear brother. We share flesh and blood. If I may say, he isn't bad looking. Not like Busuke. It's hard to believe you ever had any interest in him.”



Yukio sat down beside her. “Do… Do not tell anyone. Please.”



Her face softened as she heard a slight crack in his voice. “I would not betray you brother. Never. Not like her.” Sakaki murmured. Letting him lay his head down on her lap. She stroked his hair gently, weaving her fingers through the fine black strands.



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When Busuke met up with Tomeo on the weekend, he was taken back. He had never seen his friend so light and carefree. He enjoyed seeing him like this, but he couldn't help but question why. It was odd. Tomeo had been through so much recently and now he looked as if he had been granted every one of his wishes.



“So where are we going exactly? Can you tell me yet?” Tomeo asked, shifting his weight hyperactively.



Busuke laughed. “What is up with you today?”



“Uh ah ah! I asked you a question first.”



“So you did. Well our ride is coming soon enough.” Busuke winked.



Tomeo's eyes brightened as he envisioned a fancy red convertible shining gloriously in the sun. Busuke just laughed once more.

Soon enough, an engine roared over the hill. Tomeo had a look of sheer excitement on his face. But it quickly dropped as he saw the more than appealing car come into sight. It was a piece of crap! It looked as if it would die right there in the middle of the road!



He sighed. “You're so mean Busuke…”



Busuke was too busy hopping in the front seat. “Hey Miss Sakura! How are you this fine day?” His charm towards the adorable little nurse was as transparent as glass.



Sakura giggled and leant over kissing Busuke gently on the cheek. “Oh Tomeo, I didn't see you there. Jump in.” She said somewhat calmly.



Tomeo's jaw dropped. “WHAT? When did this happen??”



Sakura couldn't help but smile and think to herself, my plan is working! Tomeo is getting jealous!



Busuke waved a hand back. “You had your chance, don't take it too hard.” Although as he stared out the window, Tomeo could see that he didn't have Sakura on his mind.



Then those words Yukio had spoken echoed in his mind… She helped me break them up. Kisa is still in love with him. I am not sure about Busuke though.



But Tomeo knew well that Busuke stilled loved her. Why was he getting into a relationship with Sakura? A school nurse! It was just not at all right.



The three of them went to the fair that was in town. They stayed til late, playing games, eating the sweet and sometimes greasy food of the fair. And all the while Sakura and Busuke were swooning over each other. Tomeo felt like a third wheel.



Tomeo had to speak to Busuke. So when the faros wheel line had shortened as midnight approached, Tomeo asked him to have a ride. Sakura didn't want to go anyway. She was afraid of heights. While going up, the two didn't speak at all. But once they reached the top and the wheel was paused so everyone could get a good look at the view, Tomeo broke the silence.



“Busuke?”



“You shouldn't be jealous of me. I'm… happy.”



“I'm not jealous, trust me. But… I've found out something about Kisa…”



Busuke didn't want to hear it. He had come too far. “I haven't got a chance with her again, don't you get that? I'm sick of wanting her and feeling sorry for myself because I can't, I won't do that to myself! I have to move on, Sakura can help me do that. She likes me and I like her.”



Tomeo paused as Busuke looked away. “But… Do you love her?”



He didn't answer him. He just stared off in the opposite direction.



Sakura could sense the tension between them. Even from down on the ground she could sense it. She watched curiously and guiltily. She didn't want to hurt Busuke. She didn't want to hurt the friendship Busuke had with Tomeo. Feeling selfish and childish, Sakura fled the fairgrounds without even saying goodbye.

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