65 Admit I

In a matter of seconds, Itsumi was standing outside the library downstairs wait ha book in her hand.

"Evening sis," Sakiko greeted with a mischievous smile. "Ciao."

Before anyone replied she was out of the living room and straight upstairs.

"What a sly younger sister I have."

"That's why you love her," Mrs. Ishida said to her older daughter.

"I am going to my room. Good night mum, goodnight dad."

"Good night Itsumi."

"Have a splendid night rest dear."

"You too," she replied them and dashed upstairs.

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~Akamine's Residence~

Yuki Akamine sat in front of her laptop screen as she surfed the net. She stopped what she was doing and picked up her phone.

Her fingers found their way to the gallery icon and scrolled through the pictures. There were tons of pictures in her cell. Most of them were pictures of Sasuke and Sakiko.

Her eyes darkened as she gazed at one particular picture. It was a picture of Sasuke and Sakiko in class. He looked at her with a pleading expression while she glared at him.

"Enjoy it while you still can. I would take him away from you, Sakiko Ishida."

She exited her gallery and went straight to chat. She clicked on a girl's icon and typed away. 'I've got an idea. Meet me up at school.'

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The next day came and went by quickly. Sasuke wasn't back to school yet, so Sakiko had to manage through the day alone without him and pretended as though she wasn't affected by his absence.

The second day arrived and Sakiko came to school on time. She was anticipating his return today and was too excited to dilly dally at home.

Ayumi walked into the class and caught Sakiko staring at the window. She smiled to herself and walked towards her friend.

"Sakiko chan!" she called out a bit loudly, making Sakiko jolt up from her seat.

Sakiko turned around and her shocked gaze met with Ayumi's smiling face.

Sakiko clutched her hand on her chest as she looked at her friend. "Ayumi chan, you scared the life out of me," she complained.

"Sorry, but Sasuke wouldn't just appear in front to the courtyard, you know."

"Huh… What are you saying, Ayumi? Why would Sasuke appear in front of the courtyard all o a sudden?"

"It's written all over you, Sakiko. Others may not know it, but I am your friend. I know you to some extent and I know what you are doing."

Sakiko couldn't argue with her. They were close friends as well and she knew her. She looked down shyly, afraid to meet with Ayumi's prying eyes.

"Ohh for the love of God Sakiko! Would it kill you to admit it?"

"Admit what? There's nothing to admit, Ayumi chan."

"That you are missing him so much and you can't wait for him to arrive. Now you are hugging the poor window close. It isn't Sasuke, so you know."

"You clearly have feelings for him."

"Ahh!" Sakiko exclaimed.

She was shocked by Ayumi's words and quickly pulled her hand to make her sit.

"What?"

"Shh!" Sakiko hushed her. "Don't let anyone hear you."

"So you are admitting to it. You do have feelings for him."

"Nope. I am not admitting to anything. Don't misunderstand."

"What? He clearly likes you as well. I bet Sasuke feels the same way too."

"No. It's not what you think. I do not have that kind of feelings for him and neither does he. We just take each other as siblings, more like um best friends."

"What i think or what you think?"

"Ayumi... "

She lifted her hand to stop her. "Hmm, whatever you say. I won't say no more. Anyways, I... "

Ayumi suddenly stopped speaking as her gaze was fixated on something outside.

"Ayumi-chan, what is wrong?"

"Hmm," Ayumi muttered and gestured with her head for Sakiko to see.

She still didn't get any useful answer from her friend. Curiously, she turned her head towards the window to see what made her friend spell bound.

Her gaze caught sight of someone in the distance walking towards the school building. Her mouth hung open at what she was seeing.

"Sasuke."

He raised his head and looked towards their class window. His eyes met with hers and he winked at her. Her lips curved up into dashing smile.

She was happy beyond compare. He was finally back.

Ayumi turned her gaze back to her friend. She could see the joy in her face at his return and just smiled cutely at Sakiko.

"Sakiko, well he... "

Sakiko didn't wait to listen and hurried out of her seat and out the class.

"And yet she'll say... It's not what you think."

She shook her head at her friend's behaviour.