Accost Splendora C-1_9 Book by Ryan T.S
CHAPTER ONE
Page 9- _Climax of a resolution_
The clutching fear of Keisuke being on the door, made her conscience hesitate for a cinch in time. Courage in the face of fear made her deny the lingering sadness and led her to open the door. Someone who could clear the plain trickly lines of tears that accompanied Rin's sulky face, stood opposite of the door. But the figure beside was someone she wasn't ready to see still covered in turmoil. Aigasaki Merumi waved a hello alongside Takahiro Akamaru. She allowed them both in followed by a loud sneeze that ended up creating an awkward atmosphere. At that time they had already figured out why she hadn't come to school. An offered good gesture of hot steamy chocolate coffee eased the thick air and cleared way for Aigasaki to start talking. She guzzled down her cup as if her neck was adjusted to the temperature, and immediately bombarded Rintaro with questions.
Aigasaki.... _So tell us Rin, how did you get this cold? Don't tell me you were coming from a part time job when it was raining yesterday?_
Rintarõ.... _Why would i have a part-time job when we're about to write our midterms?. And besides, i got it from my brother._ *winks towards Aigasaki*
Contrary to their conversation, Takahiro went straight to the point of why they had visited so late. As he opened his mouth, Rin's ears went straight up while her body tensed. Her thoughts stopped on the idea of him asking about her answer, which she had neglected. But she later on calmed down since he ended up saying a different thing. To her, it seemed like he had forgotten.
Takahiro.... _We came to submit a form about the field trip that's in the second week after summer break._
Takahiro's expression wouldn't change so it was hard for Rintaro to clearly see what he wanted to say on some occasions. But this time she could see the nervousness that had left him so shortly-cut of words to say. Aigasaki ended up finishing for him.
Aigasaki.... _We also came to check up on you since you weren't replying my messages._
Apparently Takahiro was satsified after his short visit and decided to go. Rin walked him to the door even though she knew being alone with him would be digging her own grave. Conflicted about his previous confession, she hoped he wouldn't ask.
Almost outside standing on the door, Takahiro turned back, glared at Rin and surprised her with his question.
Takahiro.... _Sorry if i'm being selfish since you're sick but i can't wait any longer. What is your answer to what i asked?_
Her heart thumped loudly, fast paced with a whimsical excitement than usual. She was about to trample on a rueful reply but luckily a disturbing call came from Takahiro's pocket. Once he picked it up, a frightened look splashed across his face and a few seconds later he dashed out teemed of energy. Back in the house, Aigasaki sat on the couch with an unsatisfied expression on her face.
Rintarõ.... *sighs* _Okay you got me, what i said wasn't really true_
After summarising yesterday's events, plus the fact of her meeting Takahiro with an answer, Aigasaki felt nothing but pity for her dishevelled friend.
Aigasaki.... _So what are you gonna do?_
Rintarõ.... _Umm... Right now my mind is a mess and i'm really confused about what i should tell Takahiro._
Aigasaki... _I'm not much of an advice giver, but all i can say is do what you see fit for yourself as long as you're happy in the end._
After a string of jovial talks, Rin walked her friend out. Soon after, she was shocked to see Takashi back home. Since it would be too much work on his shoulders she prepared dinner. When they were done, she gladly took the dishes and put her brother on a relaxing break. The guilt of staying home and not doing anything had gotten the best of her. Plus she couldn't just leave and go to bed so she apologized to her brother for being so rude the other day. It took a bit of an explanation but in the end she was forgiven.
They went upstairs into their separate rooms and a few moments later, Rin heard snoring from Takashi's room. On the other hand, sleep couldn't come so she lay still on the bed thinking hard about what she should do.
The more she thought about it, the more memories of Keisuke flooded in her mind. If she kept dwelling on the past she'd get more depressed, but at last, a resolution had been attained. Her mind was refreshed, yet the moment she knew the answer to the confession, she asked herself," Why did Takahiro run out so quickly like that? As time and night passed, her sleep arrived and went as quickly as it had came. A loud ringing made her opened eyes move to look at green numbers reading 7:00am. She widely opened her eyes in shock.
Rintarõ..... _Damn It's morning already!!, l've really got to adjust to an early curfew._
She fell off the bed in a rush, quickly stood up and went in and out of the bathroom. Her perfect brother brushed his teeth pointing towards Rin's lunch. She wore her uniform in a hurry and just as soon as she stepped out, Takashi whirled her tie and blazer over to her. So much for the timid _little miss genius_ hurrying to catch the 7:30 express train. Her worried face was mirror imaged by her happy found plaster, ignited by the answer to Takahiro's confession. Of course she still retained a little seed of doubt, but what the hell, she wanted to enjoy her good life. Arriving at school, a flabbergasting scene awaited her.
To be continued.....