Ink And Affection
/ Friends /
Kenji
Mom… I have school tomorrow.
Jean (Kenji's mom)
Already!?
Kenji
Summer vacation ended...
Jean (Kenji's mom)
*groans* Ah okay
Kenji
17
He's a bookworm. He's a nerd. He loves studying. He likes writing poetry and doodling when he's free. He loves classical music and art.
Kenji
Ah- sir i wasn't late!?
Teacher
I don't care if you set foot in the campus. If you weren't in my class by 8:00? You're late.
Kenji
I was helping an old lady-
Teacher
Crossing the street?
Teacher
Why were you late?
Asher
I just didn't know there was school today until my mom woke me up
Teacher
No sense of responsibility.
Teacher
STAND OUTSIDE UNTIL 2ND PERIOD.
Teacher
No more excuses Kenji.
Teacher
I expect more from you.
Asher
*walks out of the class*
Asher
Yea… *removes earphones* I'm surprised you know my name. *smiles*
Asher
*walks out of the class*
Asher
*starts walking down the corridor*
Kenji
We need to stand outside..
Asher
I don't care what he says *chuckles*
Asher
I could care less *yawns*
Asher
Wanna go to the park?
Asher
it's near campus you know...
Kenji
B-but *looks back at the class*
Asher
Ah.. I forgot. You're so attached to that ego maniac *puts earphones back on*
Kenji
*shocked* I-ill come..
Asher
Oh really? *chuckles*
Asher
Alright let's go *smiles at him*
Kenji and Asher had so much fun they forgot about class
Asher
*Pops soda can open*
Kenji
Huh-? *takes soda* oh... thanks *smiles
Asher
*sits next to him and leans back on the bench*
Asher
I never seen you talk with anyone..
Asher
How does it feel to talk with someone?
Kenji
I have friends alright
Kenji
*flustered seeing his face*
Kenji
"W-what- am I feeling right now... I feel so weird but it's so... Good"
Kenji
*looks away and drinks soda out of embarrassment*
Asher
So you don't have any friends?
Kenji
it's hard moving here from Japan..
Asher
Oh you're from Japan!?
Kenji
My name is literally Japanese.. *chuckles*
Asher
"His face is so cute when he laughs.. I never seen him laugh before.."
Asher
er-erm I h-have a friend whos from Japan
Asher
Not necessarily a friend... But yeah!
Asher
Yeah sure just come to this exact spot in the evening.
Kenji
What time *asks with excitement*
Asher
*chuckles* You're so happy huh?
Kenji
Alright- *checks time* ASHER ITS 2:36
Kenji
WE MISSED LUNCH AND BREAK!-
Asher
*laughs* calm down man
Kenji
*Flustered* D-DUDE!?
Asher
aishhh... *gets up* we still have about.. 4 classes more
Asher
it's only 4.. *Stretches arms and legs*
Asher
You have more than 70% attendance.
Asher
You don't even have to worry about being absent
Asher
let's go grab a bite *wears school jacket*
Asher
You guys know eachother...?
/ ENEMIES /
Kenji meets and old face in this neighborhood
Kenji
What the hell are you doing here?!
Daichi
I should be asking you the same thing!
Daichi
Don't yell at my friend like that.
Asher
*Watching in the middle*
Asher
And tell me what's going on!
Kenji
This kid used to be my neighbour in japan..
Daichi
Yeah unfortunately...
Kenji
It wasn't like that when you were... Nevermind.
Daichi
Don't you fu_kin dare.
Kenji
*laughs* Shut up daichi.
Asher
STOP DUDE CHILL *stops daichi*
Asher
*Stops both of them from fighting*
Asher
Tell me why are you guys fighting...?
Kenji
Oh really? Are you gonna start lying to your fu_king friend like last time!?
Daichi
Kenji, you act so soft and kind, but you want me to tell you what YOU did back at home?
Asher
"Whose side should i take..."
Kenji
Ok Asher..let's go. *puts and arm over his shoulder*
Daichi
Don't listen to whatever he says Asher.
Kenji
Yeah, because you never lied huh. *serious glare at daichi*
Asher
Calm the attitude! BOTH OF YOU!
Daichi
You don't know what happened in Saitama! So shut up!
Kenji
Don't talk to him like that.
Daichi
*scoffs* I bet he doesn't even see you as a friend.
Kenji
Daichi. don't make me.
Asher
"I've never seen him this mad.."
Asher
Al-alright! goodbye daichi. Nice meeting you and all! *drags Kenji*
Kenji
*Still glaring at Daichi*
Asher
What was all THAT about!?
Kenji
I'll tell you later this evening Asher.
Kenji
I'm going home. *Starts to walk away*
Asher
Oh... Alright then..
/ Past /
Jean (Kenji's mom)
eh? Kenji?
Jean (Kenji's mom)
Isn't it only...
Kenji
I'm gonna take a nap..
Jean (Kenji's mom)
That's grea-
Kenji
Mom... You know what happened back at home right?
Jean (Kenji's mom)
He was our neighbour..?
Kenji
i- I'll explain later...
Kenji
*goes to his room and locks the door*
Kenji
*Wakes up in cold sweat*
Kenji changes to a more cozy outfit
He wore a big t shirt. a cargo pant and converse shoes.
Asher
*Sleeping on the park bench
Kenji
*gets closer to his face and wakes him up*
Kenji
Asher? *he whispered*
Asher
K-kenji-?! *Kenji was so close to his face*
Kenji
It's 4:00 PM *chuckles*
Kenji
Why were you sleeping here?
Asher
Oh- uh- *scratches back of his head*
Asher
My parents are out of town...
Kenji
You don't have a house?...
Kenji
Asher.. You can always come to my place*
Kenji
*fixes Asher's hair*
Kenji
Haha... You look like a porcupine!
Asher
*blushed and looks away*
Daichi
You're still here?..
Asher
*turns around and sees daichi*
Asher
Wha-what- why are you here?
Daichi
You told me to come here at 4:00
Daichi
*scoffs* Fine. You told that other brown guy..
Kenji
What does that have to do with you?
Asher
Just settle this somewhere else!
Asher
Kenji w-why are you mad at him?
Kenji
I'll tell you later ash...
*replies in a cold tone*
Daichi
Don't even get me started about Kyoto!
Asher
Just tell me what happened between you two!
Kenji
What happened to him
Kenji
Did you leave him in the dust?
Daichi
Don't talk about Ren!
Daichi
he's done nothing wrong
Daichi
Poor soul had to endure the consequences of what YOU did!
Kenji
Really!? Ren had to move to Australia because he's had enough of your bullshit!
Kenji
Nobody can trust you Daichi.
Daichi
*Groans and walks away*
Kenji and Asher take a walk in the park
Asher
Is he really that bad...? *takes a sip of his soda*
Kenji
Let me tell you what happened..
Kenji
Daichi... I think I have a crush on you..
Asher
*stops*
So you guys dated-!?
Kenji
We did more than "just date"
Kenji
*takes a sip of his soda*
Kenji
I'm more in a confused state...
Asher
It's fine! I can help you
Kenji
Who could've seen this coming
Asher
*chuckles* Was it... That obvious?
Kenji explains to Asher on how he got betrayed by Daichi...
Kenji
Asher.. You can sleep at my house if you want..
Asher
I- fine.. *chuckles*
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