acceptable feelings

(Rio)

I used to have a crush on Nagisa-kun. But when I realised Kayano-chan likes him too, I backed off.

Yea kind of a scaredy-cat thing to do. Well I don't mind. Nagisa-kun won't date someone like me anyway. Plus Kaede truly loves him. Well, at least I think so.

How can I possibly compete with someone like that?

Answer is, I can't. But that's ok.

Sometimes you have to let go of someone you love, don't you?

(Karma)

Shit shit shit shit shit. I think I'm falling for Nagisa-kun all over again. Shit.

It's only been one day since I saw that blue-haired boy again. But everytime I see him, I just feel comfortable and happy. I have the sudden urge to make him happy and smiling too.

I'm not used to this feeling. I'm usually self-centered, and care about nothing and no one but myself.

I hate almost everything in this damned world. Well now, except for Nagisa-kun.

He used to be my best friend. But when Nagisa-kun got bullied by that damned student, I punched the fuck outta that bully.

But ever since that, Nagisa-kun completely gave up on me. He yelled at my face, and since then we became strangers.

My parents were always away from home, flying to different countries for buisness meetings. Completely ignoring me and leaving me to the maids to be taken care of.

Without my used to be best friend Nagisa-kun, life was damn boring. I have to admit I missed him a lot.

But now he's here, accepting me all over again. I'm glad that he forgave me, well, at least I think he did. He doesn't ignore me anymore. He talks to me and smiles. I like it this way.

I walked in the classroom. I was so ready to see Nagisa-kun again. But.. there he was, talking to the green-haired girl. She obviously has a crush on him.

Don't you see how her eyes glow and cheeks turn red whenever she's talking with Nagisa-kun?

I think her name is Kaede Kayano. I'm not sure. I don't bother remembering people's names.

Why do I feel bothered? Why am I feeling this way..

(Nagisa)

I saw Karma-kun sitting in his seat, all alone, lost in his thoughts.

I should say hello.

I excused myself from the conversation with Kayano and walked over to my seat.

There was a long pause.

I tried to break the ice between me and him.

'Hey...' We both started at the same time. I hurried to say, 'You first Karma-kun..!'

He thanked me and said, 'Nagisa-kun, do you have plans for lunch?'

'No.' I answered.

'Great, let's eat together, Nagisa-kun. Just us.' Karma-kun looked at me. I was a bit surprised, but I guess it made sense since Karma-kun might want to catch up on things with us.

Kayano approached me. 'Nagisaa-kun!!! Wanna have lunch together!'

I would like to say yes, but I already agreed with Karma-kun. Just as I was about to say no, I felt a hand grab my wrist. It was warm and soft... it was.. Karma-kun's..?

'Sorry, he's occupied.' Karma-kun grabbed me and turned away. I heard Nakamura in a distance saying 'Oooo!!!!' but I didn't mind.

As we were on our way to our seat, Karma-kun nudged me.

'Nagisa-kun, you're blushing.'

'Eh! I-I'm n-not!' Truth is, I was really flustered.

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