[3rd P.O.V]
Ayano sat by the fountain, scrolling mindlessly through her phone, ‘I'm bored’ she silently complained, “Hi there,” a high-pitched voice suddenly startled the brunette. She raised her head and gaze upon a short black-haired girl with pigtails, a sweet smile that could make anyone fall victim to.

“Um hello,” Ayano stuttered, putting away her device, “Can I help you?” “My name is Hanako Yamada, I'm a transfer student,” the girl answered, ‘Isn't Yamada also Senpai's last name,’ the young woman thought, “U-Um my name is Ayano Aishi,” she pushed her hair out of her face, behind her ear, keeping her eyes on the other female.

‘Wow, she's cute,’ the older brunette admitted, “Hi Senpai, I'm looking for my big brother, his name is Taro Yamada,” the girl explained, ‘Oh so they are siblings’ “Oh, he's over at the library on the second floor,” she replied.

“Could you please show me the way, I'm afraid of getting lost,” Hanako nervously giggled, “Uh sure,” Ayano nodded, getting up from her seat. “Follow me,”

Minutes Later

[3rd P.O.V]

After convincing Ayano of giving her a tour afterward, the two made it to the library, where Taro was browsing through a few books. Mainly non-fiction, he glanced over at the approaching duo. “Onii chan~” Hanako ran over to the brunet, wrapping her arms around his upper arm.

Taro physically grimace but only for a quick second; he gave the younger a fake smile, “Hey Hanako,” Ayano smiled at the two, thinking of her own younger brother. “Morning Senpai,” the young woman cut in, Taro looked over at his woman and gave her a genuine smile.

“Morning Ayano,” the brunet calmly replied, “I didn't know you had a sister,” she glanced at the shorter brunette, wanting to build up a conversation. “Yeah, I didn't think she'd be here,” he hummed, glancing at the girl beside him.

The interruption of the school's bell made the young woman huff, “I'll see you after class,” she waved at both parties and headed off, leaving the siblings to stand in grim silence.

“Why are you here?” Taro glared at Hanako, ripping his arm away from her hold. She blinked, “I'm here to see my big brother,” he groaned in dismay, “That means mother and father are back,” he shifted his gaze.

“Yes, they thought it was better if we went to the same school,” she mumbled, watching him walk away completely ignoring her. “Who was that?” “Ayano,” “Who is she to you?” the brunet, smirked to himself then said, “Your soon to be sister-in-law,”

Lunch Time

Ayano was waiting on the roof for Osano, he promised to make her listen to a band; her arms were crossed, and hips swayed in impatience. The said redhead then arrived, “Ok Ayano time for you to hear what real music sounds like,” he said with a proud smile handing his phone, “Alright, I'll listen,” she held the phone up to her ear.

“So, what about....that girl in Class 2-1?”

Ronsaku?

“She's just my childhood friend,”

Huh? What is this?

“Is she your girlfriend dude?”

Girlfriend-

“What?! Her?! I'd never be in a relationship with that freak, she can jump off a cliff for I care,”

“Yikes, dude,”

The shorter brunette slowly lowered the phone, a heartbroken expression rested on her face. “So, how was it?” she didn't respond verbally and just returned the phone. “Wasn't all that good,” she whispered, “I think I forgot to go do something for class, sorry Osano but I don't think I'll be eating with you today,” “Do you need help with-” “Nope, I'll manage on my own, see you later,”

She waved him off before heading down the stairs, tears eventually started to fall on her cheeks. “Seems he didn't know about the recording,” she thought out loud while wiping them away. “It still hurts,” Ayano walked back to her class, not feeling like eating anymore.

She sat by her desk, scrolling through her phone mindlessly, trying to ignore her emotions. At that moment her stalker was at the entrance biting on his lip, watching the distracted woman. ‘That sadness makes me angry but it was for the best my love,’ he thought, before waltzing up to her.

“Ayano,” he spoke, gaining her attention, “Ah? Oh! Senpai, hi there,” the brunette smiled wiping away her tears. “Why the tears? Did something happen?” he asked, she glanced down at the floor, “Just a sad book, I was reading online,” she lied.

“I see, mind if I join you?” he asked cautiously, “Of course,” she forced her usual cheerful demeanor to resurface. The young man pulled up a chair and started up a conversation to lift her spirits.

‘Can't have you sad on this special day,’

After School, 5:50 p.m.

Ayano walked up to her locker, ready to change her shoes before a pink note caught her eye.

Please meet me at the Cherry Tree behind the school at 6:00 p.m.

Huh? Is this...

She bit her lip, then headed off to the tree, with a shadow following not too far behind.

After School, 6:00 p.m.

Confession

Ayano arrived at the top of the hill looking around. Soon a taller male emerged from behind the tree, her eyes widened seeing who it was. Osano Najimi stood there, he was nervous, scratching the back of his neck.

“Osano?” he glanced up at her, “You-You kept me waiting...you dummy,” he mumbled, while the declaration of love was arising, another male watched from the side, with a stoic smirk.

“I-I love you, you idiot, Iloveyoumorethananythingelseintheworld,” the redhead confessed, there was silence before, “Osano, to tell you the truth, I don't think we'd be made for each other,” Ayano rejected, “Wait what...is this because of the way I treated you?” he said with a heartbroken tone, “No...it's not that...it's more than that,” her eyes moved away from the male, “I can...I can change! I can-” “Osano....please don't...” she sighed then turned on her heel, walking away.

“Wait no Ayano...” he said weakly but it didn't stop the brunette from walking away, “Goodbye Osano,”

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[Ayano's P.O.V]

It was silent, darkness blinded my vision. What's going on? I can't see nor could I speak, I tried but it was only muffled. I struggled to move, I was placed in a sitting position.

“You're gorgeous my darling,” I heard a voice say, it sent shivers down my spine though it sounded familiar. Soon I was given the freedom of speech and sight. Blinking to focus my vision, my eyes landed on a figure in front of me.

“Senpai?” I was stunned seeing him; he was shirtless, wearing his school pants in a crouching position, staring directly at me with a wicked smirk. I gave him a confused look before glancing down, my body was tied to a chair.

“What's going on Senpai?” I whispered afraid of the answer I might receive. He chuckled then stood up straight, “I finally have you for myself,” he responded, I only became more confused. Getting closer, caressed my cheek giving me a creepy but happy smile.

“Senpai?” “I'm sorry dear but I had to get you away from possible future threats,” Threats? “That friend of yours, I wanted to get rid of him from the start,” Osano? “But I didn't want to see you broken up over that, so this was the better choice,”

He leaned over to place a kiss on my forehead, “It's unfortunate things turned out this way, but I couldn't risk you getting taken away from me,” I finally clicked things together, Senpai sabotaged my relationship with Osano then kidnapped me.

“Senpai, why?” my voice cracked, “Because I love you, I need you by my side forever,” he responded, guiding the hand down to my collarbone. I opened my mouth to speak but then, “Taro, dinner is ready,” a muffled voice came from above us belonging to a woman.

He smiled, “I'll be back in a few hours for you,” I remained silent, “Please don't cry, princess, I can't stand it,” he sighed wiping a tear falling down my cheek.

I moved my head away, he sighed, and left for the stairs. He then whispered, “You'll love it here with me, by my side,” then his mother's voice followed, “Taro stop flirting with your beloved and come up,”

So she knows... The man looked back at me, gave a small comforting smile before heading up the stairs. I lowered my head, “Why me...”

۩۞۩ஜ Writer To Hustlers ஜ۩۞۩

Sorry, this chapter was kinda a letdown, I had a bit of writer's block.