Chapter 362 - (2019: Case 02) Part 13

*UNEDITED*

"Did she say that to you?" Yang said with a frown. Even if those two are friends, there is a line that they can't cross. Or maybe he is too overprotective over her.

Setsura shook her head, "No she hasn't actually. You'd think she would have noticed it by now. But just recently whenever I'm alone I end up thinking about a lot of stuff. Towards that person, I didn't act fairly all. Although he also contributed to a lot of the mistakes in the past, I can't say I didn't do anything wrong either. I spoke about a lot of things, and she said that the two of us were practically already going out already…

After she said that I reanalyzed our actions in middle school and saw that to be the case. That's why I thought it was fine if we carried on the way we were. But that was only causing us both even more pain, when he got hurt and and ended up in hospital. When he said he was going to L.A and I broke down. It's honestly a blur to me but I can remember the expression he made then. The two of us were being selfish, ' if we continue like this, nothing will change.' That's why we made such a foolish promise on the rooftop of the school during his last day. That promise was only for show, it was never intended to be real."

That promise huh? That person told him to still watch over her for awhile longer since she only just recovered. So he heard everything with his own eyes.

'I feel like, I've been of balance. Lots of things have happened between us. I've fallen in love and had my heart broken to a re-proclamation of love. But I still don't really know how to be in a relationship . I kind of understand that it's not about depending on someone else. I'm sure he will be able to teach me properly even though were both clumsy. I guess I thought too hard and crossed the limit of my head of what I could think about and it threw me of balance.'

'Ah you mean your 3 second memory.'

'Gee...listen to me will you?'

' That's why it might actually be a good opportunity for us to be apart. So that I can take some time to think.. About myself, you, and middle school. Until then...'

'Don't think too hard.'

So the two resolved to be apart. Setsura and that persons story truly came to an end then; even he got that sort of feeling. So he really wasn't surprised when they broke contact with each other.

"Did Shinji teach you? About love?" It irritated Yang, but what could he do about it? Setsura isn't in love with him, he can't act like a brat about it forever.

Setsura seemed surprised that he knows; that he overheard everything. But she only nodded, "Yes he did. I understand it now, what I was afraid of regarding love is something that cannot be avoided. How your own strength cannot be the only one that overcomes it. You have to work on overcoming those fears together. Yang, I'm sorry."

"Is this another rejection?" Yang joked.

In the back of his mind he was screaming. 'No, no, and no,' repeatedly.

"Perhaps it is. But I can't say that for sure now it wouldn't be right would it?" she trailed off, "I will say something cruel soon. Are you still going to stay here and listen to me? "

Yang nodded. The truth is he is afraid, afraid to hear her make such a huge declaration like that. Because such a thing only puts him at a loss. But he should have realised it the second she came back here to him; despite the fact that she could have remained with Akito.

He should have understood the signs, the reason she came back here. He's afraid and yet he nodded again signalling her to start.

"My heart skips a beat every time he takes my hand. I'm so happy every time he kisses me and holds me tight. Even though I'm embarrassed all the time, he leads me silently and treats me so gently. He treats me as though I am someone precious. No matter how many people I care about deeply or share a good relationship with. There is only one person in the world who makes me feel all these emotions."

He felt his heart clench up at her words. Yang couldn't bare to look at her, he already knew what expression she had on her face. Setsura doesn't express herself often, she is clumsy with expressing her feelings like him. That's why Yang was never worried about people finding out this side of her. It never occurred to him that somebody other than him and that guy could evoke such feelings inside of her.

"I love Akito. . Yang, what do I do? This is cruel of me to ask you this. But I . . can't tell anybody else this stuff."

Yang gave her a bitter look, she is very cruel. But it doesn't seem like she understands. If she understands, she wouldn't act this way would she? No, it seems like even though she knows of his feelings she would still act this way. Setsura is seriously in love with Akito.

What can he do now? What is the best thing to do?

The truth was he already knew it a long time ago, the person Kana me Setsura was really in love with. Despite the initial confusion back then when that mess happened.

Yang knew from the start; from the first time he heard her sing; from the moment he saw Akito again.

All those moments put together was enough of a reason for him to believe who Setsura was in love with. She's right, it's selfish of her to say all this stuff despite knowing his feelings. However he isn't angry despite the aching feeling in his heart he's more relieved if anything.

At least she understands now. Back when she was with Shinji, there were moments where Yang wanted to steal her away again. If she gets back together with Akito and leave him. Yang knew he wouldn't feel the same way he did about Shinji that he does Akito. He still suspected that they were the same people. But, either way - both of them made this stubborn girl fall so badly.

Yang reached over and patted her head softly,

"It's cruel but geniuses have their strange moments. Yeah I know. I've always known. It's okay Setsura, it's still scary but if you already feel so strongly. Those feelings will only continue on growing stronger. So it's okay. "

It's okay, for you to express yourself. This girl has already experienced so much. So even if he wants to be selfish, he can't do that. He can't be that cruel towards somebody he loves deeply.