I no longer want to be a part of this triangle

After exiting the school I walked aimlessly on the street for who knows how long.

However, when I came back to my senses, it was already night.

I have felt my phone buzzing twice, but considering the frequency, I knew it wasn't from Kohta or Katori.

And I am thankful that they didn't call.

'...what have I been thinking?' I couldn't help but ask myself.

I have always thought that if some trouble arises or even the world turns against me, my brother Kohta would stand by my side. Such a delusional fool I was.

At the time when everyone was looking at me with ridicule and blaming me for something I didn't do, Kohta took her side—a girl who has been friend-zoning us for two years now.

'Fuck...now that I think about it....' Why does Katori need so much time to respond to our confession?

To discern whether you like someone, isn't two years enough? And if she really didn't like either of us then why did she let us get so close to her—even in the name of flirting?

'....what is this? Some kind of enlightenment?' While rubbing my cheek I couldn't help but chuckle.

It was like I had been living in a fantasy until now and Katori's slap brought me back to the real world.

With my hands tucked in my pocket, I walked inside a random park and sat down on one of the benches near the entrance.

I remained silent for some minutes, thinking of what just happened and what had been happening for the past months.

Suddenly, a sudden urge arose inside me, and without holding back, I began to laugh.

There weren't any people around which allowed me to laugh out loud without fearing being regarded as a lunatic.

"Pha hahahahaha!!!" I laughed...and laughed. I didn't know why but I wanted to. Was I ridiculing myself or those two? Was I making fun of myself for trusting them? Was this whole situation just too absurd? I think they all were the reason.

"Aha...ha...." Once I was tired I stopped—feeling my cheeks stretch a little.

I rested my hands on the bench and leaned back a little.

Gazing at the starry sky, I suddenly felt my phone buzzing again.

I sighed and finally took it out—only to find it was from my father.

My mood worsened but considering the number of missed calls from him, I decided to not prolong it anymore,

"Hell-"

[What have you done?!]

His roaring voice bisected my words. From his tone alone I can tell that he knows.

[I have received a call from your school regarding your harassment! Do you know how embarrassing it was for me to hear those complaints?!]

Oh, so they regarded it as harassment? True, there is very little surveillance in the gymnasium, but surely they haven't found anything from the footage, right?

'No wait...the Principal wouldn't have called him.' The Principal is on a trip and only will return tomorrow. This means Katori's uncle, who is the vice-principal of the school has acted on impulse.

[Will you say anything? Or are you going to deny your crime after tainting my reputation?!]

Oh yeah, there is his reputation as well. Forgot about that.

"I am sorry, Dad. Won't happen again. " I didn't have a good relationship with my father so this call was becoming a little annoying now. Although I know that no parents like to have a call from the school regarding their child's misconduct, considering how my father feels about me I know he isn't scolding me for my good. He is only feeling insulted, nothing more.

[It better don't. For now, you are grounded and you don't have to go to the school for the next two weeks. You are suspended.]

*Tut* *Tut*

I didn't feel much after hearing that the school had suspended me and that I couldn't take part in the sports day tomorrow. I saw it coming from miles away.

I texted an apology to the coach, who might not be aware that I won't be coming tomorrow before pocketing the phone.

Laying down on the wide bench, I stared into the sky as a thought passed by,

'Ain't I just unsightly to everyone around me now?'

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[Kohta's POV:]

"Are you fine now, Katori?" After bringing Katori to the infirmary so she could cool down, I helped her wipe her face which has red tear trails.

She looked in so much pain that it made me feel hurt.

Her friends have left us alone since they must have sensed that Katori needs some alone time. However, I couldn't leave her alone....not at times like this.

The Vice-principal has taken some action regarding the incident but I didn't have the mind to think about that....and about that bastard.

"...do you think, I went overboard with that slap?" In a hesitant voice, Katori asked with her eyes falling toward the ground.

I knelt in front of her and held her hands tenderly, "No, you didn't. Why are you burdening yourself with that, Katori? Any girl would have reacted the same way you did...and considering how close Kazuki is to you, a slap was the least that could have been the punishment for him." I couldn't help but grit my teeth upon remembering what he had done.

I knew he was slightly perverted and had been pursuing Katori...but to do something hideous to the girl he likes?

I have always respected the person I love...but sadly, despite how similar Kazuki is to me, he never seemed to learn to respect Katori.

"Kohta-kun...I don't feel good...I feel my heart throbbing painfully...." Tears again began to build in her eyes as she clutched her shirt near her chest.

I inhaled deeply and embraced the girl in my arms.

The way she sobbed in my arms, made me feel helpless and agitated at the same time.

Kazuki....you have done something hideous this time.

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A/N:- If your closest ally starts suspecting you without knowing the whole situation, were they truly your ally to begin with?

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