The End of Akira
Chapter 37: Reliable

The warm rays of the sun had illuminated the entire city. The chirping of birds that sounded melodious with the refreshing scent of dew, accompanied Akira's trip to school. Unlike the people who welcomed the day with vigor, Akira looked lethargic. Along the way he just bowed his head with a net that focused on the streets.

"Good morning" said Sou smilingly who was waiting for Akira in front of the school gate.

"Good morning too, Sou" said Akira smilingly. "From the beginning I wanted to ask her, aren't you tired of waiting for me at the gate every day?"

"Of course not. I will always wait for you until you come" said Sou who also smiled.

Akira chuckled at the reply from Sou. 

"Thank you, Sou."

...****...

Rest..

"Today I made meatballs for you" Akira smiled.

"Bakso? Wow, I was looking forward to it. Come fast Akira, I'm already impatient" Sou said excitedly. 

"Don't run in the hallway, Sou. I'll give it all to you so there's no need to rush. Please criticize and advise yes" said Akira again smiling.

"of course. Don't blame me if my criticism is too sharp."

"Sou won't do it,"

"Why? Why do you think like that? I'm pretty serious when it comes to criticism and advice."

"I'm pretty sure Sou won't do it."

"Hhh you're right. I won't do it because Akira's cooking doesn't need any more criticism and advice. It's perfect"

"Don't lie Sou"

"I'm not lying, Akira"

"Lied"

"No"

"really?"

"true."

Joking laughter was heard in this loving couple. They look happy and happy, drawn from the sweet smile that is painted on each lips.

Arriving at the rooftop, Sou then closes the door and holds Akira's shoulder. He looked into Akira's eyes.

"So, what's up?" Sou asked looked into Akira's eyes.

"What's up, what?" Akira was confused.

"Why is your cheek red like this?" Sou asked stroked softly Akira's slightly flushed cheeks.

"Ah is this? Does Sou look? Though I have hidden it with powder" explained Akira along with holding his cheek.

"You haven't answered my question. What happened to you, Akira?"

"Ah, sorry sorry. Actually I'm ashamed to say it, Sou,"

"Tempo?"

"Hm. If you want to know you have to promise not to laugh? Did you promise?"

"I promise."

"Actually, this morning I took a long bath in the bathtub. When I was about to stand up, my gaze darkened and I fell to the floor with my cheeks first" Akira explained.

"Where could I laugh if that's the story!" Sou protest was shocked. "That's very dangerous Akira, are you okay?"

"Hm, I'm fine. Don't tell anyone yes, I'm ashamed" Akira said with a flushed face.

"But is that how it happened? You're not hiding anything from me, are you?"

"Didn't you believe me?" Implied sadness from Netra Akira.

"It's not like that, I'm just worried about you. If there's a problem tell me, who knows I can help you. If anyone hits you tell me, let me hit him back" Sou said, clasping Akira's hand.

"You're creepy, Sou. I really fell down. My elbow was also red, but now it's fine" he said showing his elbow.

"Next time be careful, Akira. Although there are your brothers who take care of you, but I remain worried" explained Sou stroking softly Akita's head.

"I understand, Sou. Come eat, I'm hungry" Akira smiled.

"Hm, come on."

A while later..

"Tasting Akira is the best. Thank you" Sou smiled.

"Sama-sama" replied Akira who was also smiling. Akira then rests his head on Sou's shoulders.

"Is there something that's bothering you?" Tanya Sou embraced Akira in order to get closer to him.

"none. I know I shouldn't be this close to a man let alone Sou, but I just feel comfortable being alone with Sou like this" Akira smiled.

"What the fuck is that? I'm a good man, very good at what you know" Sou protested.

"Hm, I know" Akira replied smiling.

"Is your cheek still hurting?" Asked Sou worried.

"No, this doesn't hurt" explained Akira holding onto her cheek.

"Thank God if it's like that. I don't know how I can comfort you to get you back excited, but if my shoulder can make you comfortable, then please use as you please, Akira" Sou explained back stroking Akira's head.

"It doesn't matter if you don't tell it now. I'm ready to listen to your story whenever you want. I'm with you, Akira"

"Sou is evil, I want to cry now" Akira said.

"So cry. Cry until you are satisfied, Akira. Don't hold it alone"

"Sou.."

That instant also Akira hugged Sou quite tightly. He hid his face in the chest of Sou's field. Slowly, Akira's sobbing sounded clearer and clearer, making Sou's heart slashed.

Akira has been crying a lot lately. Isakan Akira is very painful. Something must have happened to him. I can't dive any further, because Akira hasn't allowed it yet. I can only do what I can now, but this really makes my heart hurt.

Gently and attentively, Sou's hand stroked Akira's back to give her lover peace.

"Sou.."

"I'm here, I'm with you."

Please, I can't bear to see it. My strong lover is now very fragile and I can do nothing but calm her down. I'm sorry Akira, please this is the last time you're like this. Please.

"Is it calm?" Sou asked still hugging her lover.

"Sorry Sou, I can't control myself"

"about.." Sou gently stroked Akira's cheek. She wiped away every tear that fell from her beautiful eyes.

"What can I do to help you? I can't see you're this fragile, Akira"

"Sou"

Akira's cries broke again. His heart was already very broken. The various feelings he had been craving all along, rebelled out of place, but he did not dare to go through the walls he had made to restrict his family affairs.

"Please Akira, say something. I want to help you."

"Sou, my heart hurts so much, it really hurts so much now. Sou-"

Without lingering, Sou brought Akira into his arms.

"Enough. Enough, don't talk Akira again. Don't say anything else if it just makes you cry. It's okay, you don't have to tell me. I'll be with you, I'll be with you."

Netra Sou was shiny, her arms hugging Akira quite tightly. Every sob that came out of Akira's mouth was like a knife that cut Sou's heart. He really could not see Akira like this.

Some time later Akira looks calm even though he has not been able to cope with as much as he wants. Sou faithfully stroked the soft back of Akira.

"Is it better?" Tanya Sou cupped Akira's face.

"Thank you Sou,"

"Never doubt me, I will always be there if you need me"

"Hm, thank you."

"We may be late for class, but first calm down. I'll take care of the rest."

"Thank you very much Sou."

...****...

"Today too Brother Yuki didn't pick you up, Akira?" Asked Sou in front of the gate.

"Hm, it seems so. Brother is very busy since work" said Akira smiled.

"Then, let's go home together" Sou reached out his hand.

"What?"

"You still don't understand? It's evil" Sou said, then clasped Akira's hand.

"Sorry" Akira smiled.

Illuminated by the reddish-orange sky that stretched across the western sky, these two people walked to each other holding hands. There was no conversation between them, but a sweet smile was painted on each other's faces.

"Today rest well, you must be very tired after crying a lot this afternoon, right?" Said Sou stroking Akira's head in anxiety.

"Hm, thank you for today Sou."

"It's not a problem, Akira. Call me if anything happens or you need me, okay?"

"I understand" Akira replied smiling.

"Are you sure you don't need me to drop off?"

"Yakin Sou's. It's been a very late afternoon, Auntie must have been waiting at home. I can't make Aunt wait any longer."

"Well if Akira says that. Yes carefully. I'll go after you"

"Alright, I'm first. Be careful too, Sou. Bye-bye"

"Hm, bye-bye."

I hope you're okay Akira. I know something bad has happened to you. I'm sorry I couldn't help you, but I'll wait for him. I'll wait for you to give me permission so I can help you.

"about!" Shouted Sou at Akira who had walked quite a distance.

Akira who heard it turned to stare confusedly at Sou as if asking what was wrong.

Without a sound, Sou simply moved his lips.

I love you

"Me too!" Shouted Akira from a distance.

"Eh? Does he understand? Hhh. Akira's base." Said Sou smiling.