68 New Year 2 (2/2)

I didn't care if she was a prostitute. I just like her!

I was just guessing from the rumors and her statement. There must be a financial problem in her family or she was forced to.

I can report this!

She looked at my serious face. Her eyes were shaking and her body trembling, she let go of my hand gently. ”Thank you for your straightforwardness. But, I didn't need your money or kindness. You are still a kid. The truth is, nobody like his girlfriend to be a prostitute. And don't you dare to report this to school!” She paused and looked at my hurtful face, ”You can find another girl that you like,”

Bam!

The door closed.

”...”

She went inside the high school building, while I stay there, silent. I didn't go to the next class until school finished. That was the first time I skip class.

After that day. As usual, I wait at the same spot our secret place and at the usual time.

She didn't come again.

I stopped going there.

I used an excuse for upcoming school examination to halt myself from seeing her. But in truth, I was disappointed at her.

...

I saw her again, tonight at the shrine.

I saw her wearing a yukata and holding a man hand. I was curious and followed her, leaving my brother and sister alone.

I was hesitant if I should greet her or not. I was saying to myself, that man probably her dad. Because he looks a little old.

When I brace myself to approach her, suddenly I saw the two kissing each other in a remote place. I was dumbstruck and unconsciously leading my direction to their place. I swing my fist to this man face.

What were they doing?!

Hina was screaming and was shocked seeing my face. ”What are you doing?!” she shouted.

”I tell you what I'm doing!” I knock my head to the man who fell on the floor and beat him up. I didn't know why, but I was furious at that time. I felt like there was a thicking bomb explode inside my heart.

It hurts so much.

Hina push me away leaving me staggered yet not falling, but in the next moment the man gets up and counter me. Damn, I didn't expect he was that strong!

My face, well I couldn't say 'face'anymore. It turns to purple and blood flowing from my nose.

I lay on the cold ground feeling uncool, letting the snow fell to my face. I saw her looking at me with a complicated face.

Is he one of her customer? I thought

Now, I know why she told me I'm still a kid.

...

On top of a hill, I could see the sunrise. My eyes were burning from the sight. It was warm yet my heart was freezing.

Yes, I stay here until morning. I wonder if the others were waiting for me. In reality, yes, they were.

They looked at me with a shocked face, especially Akira and Hikari.

Sorry, brother. Sorry, sister. I just couldn't control myself clearly.

Now, it's the starting a new year and a new day.

Should I have a new heart as well?