[6] his sweet lips

‘Everytime she visited him, it seems different. It’s not like before. Totally not.’

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Months came. Ryutaro already released his first album. Many things happened within six months long. Shiela with the jumps always took care of Ryutaro. But until now, Ryutaro still couldn’t remember from the past. ‘There’s something wrong that’s why he couldn’t remember his memories fast’, those words still hurts Shiela. Eventhough that Ryutaro just knew her as his friend, she keeps on praying for him.

On Ryutaro’s press conference, Shiela meet his mom again. A conversation that lifted her happiness.

Ryutaro’s mom: How have you been?
Shiela: Thanks for asking. *sighs* I’m happy for Ryutaro for his very own album. After that accident, he became a new Rytuaro. I missed him.
Ryutaro’s mom: Everything happens for a reason. This may not be the time that he could remember you.
Shiela: Thanks. Eventhough I am not as strong as other girls, you’re still by my side to comfort me.
Ryutaro’s mom: Because I trust in you. I trusted you because my son trusted you. I know that you’re good for him.

They both smiled at each other and listened to the conference again. Shiela remembered the time before Ryutaro would go back in Japan. She thought of that; maybe people would already know me as Ryutaro’s girlfriend. Maybe I would be sitting beside him at this time. Maybe I could smile with him in front of the crowd and he would suddenly hold my hand. But, everything’s gone except for their friendship today. Even just their friendship, she still treasured it and made happy memories with him to the fullest.

…[WEDNESDAY MORNING- shiela's house]…

It isn’t a ‘good morning’. Rain won’t stop. Shiela turned her ipod on and listened to Ryutaro’s first single. Her heart freezes as she listened to his cold voice. She still listened to it as she went downstairs to get food to it. Suddenly, she felt a pain on her chest. She just drink water and went upstairs.

*phone rings*

Shiela: uh, Ryosuke?
Ryosuke: Good morning!.
Shiela: What’s good with this morning?
Ryosuke: Ryutaro invited us.
Shiela: hontou neh? where? why? what?
Ryosuke: pool party?
Shiela: i’ll definitely go! uhm. Who’s with us?
Ryosuke: The jumps of course and some HP talents.
Shiela: HP?
Ryosuke: uh. Hello Project.
Shiela: oh.
Ryosuke: I’ll get you at 3 PM.
Shiela: okay. When would that party would end?
Ryosuke: tomorrow..
Shiela: seriously?!?!
Ryosuke: It would end at nine actually but all of us would sleep at Ryu’s house. Is that okay for you?
Shiela: uh.
Ryosuke: are you okay?
Shiela: yeah. of course.
Ryosuke: I should go. bye²

*conversation ended*

Shiela: damn! I forgot to ask the reason why he would organize a pool party. XD

Boredom attacked her. She don’t know what to do in order to entertain herself. She just stare blankly at her notebook thinking of something to write but she couldn’t think clearly. She took her pen and write evetything on her mind. She write and write what’s in her heart. She didn’t even notice that the rain already stopped. She keeps on writing. Finally, she finished it. It’s a poem. She put the title on it and lastly, her signature. She wanted to make it as a song but she thinks that she’s bad at it. She checked the time and found out that it’s almost two in the afternoon. She left the notebook on her desk and ran downstairs to prepare her lunch. She ate and ran back to her room to prepare on what she would wear. She got her bag and put her shorts and shirts on it. She also put her personal towel, toothbrush, and other stuffs. She closed her bag and she directly went to the bathroom. She’s still not yet done refreshing herself as she heard Ryosuke’a car beeping outside. She hurriedly wear her clothes and dry her hair. She ran downstairs to open the door.

Ryosuke: woah. That’s why you let me wait here for hours huh..
Shiela: hours? what time is it?
Ryosuke: 3.
Shiela: gomen. I NEED TO GET MY THINGS!! *ran toward the stairs*
Ryosuke: it’s still 2:30!!
Shiela: naaaah! *both laughs* you fooled me.. you really fooled me..
Ryosuke: I really did. *went upstairs*
Shiela: oi! Where are you going?
Ryosuke: To get your packed things.
Shiela: hey! It seems that this is your home!.
Ryosuke: I will just help you. *Shiela followed him upstairs*

Ryosuke get her bag.

Shiela: Before we’ll go there, may I ask you something?
Ryosuke: you’re already asking. *receives a serious glare from Shie* oh, sorry.
Shiela: Is there a reason why Ryutaro would organize something like this?
Ryosuke: Maybe it’s a surprise for all of us. He would announce something. I don’t know.
Shiela: *sighs* Let’s go!..

They ran outside and Shiela locked the door. Ryosuke put the bag inside the car and Shiela went in. They both went to Ryutaro’s house.

…[ON THE WAY]…

Ryosuke: When would Ryutaro remember you?
Shiela: woah, I thought you wouldn’t like Ryu to remember me.
Ryosuke: I am not that kind of person. I now realize that you need Ryutaro than anyone else. So, I think I should give up. You’re not the girl for me because Ryutaro already owned you.
Shiela: But, he didn’t remember anything owning me.
Ryosuke: Don’t lose hope!. Cheer up!. *smiles*

When they reached Ryutaro’s house, jumps then welcomed them. They first introduced Shiela to some Hello Project talents. Suzuki Airi, Mai Hagiwara, Yurina Kumai,  Maimi Yajima, Saki Nakajima, and Miyabi Tsugunaga were there. Ryutaro then went down from upstairs. Before Ryosuke and Shiela came, they prepared something to eat beside the pool. They all went there and talked. They laughed and shared thoughts. They didn’t noticed that it’s already 6.

Yuri: ah! How `bout if we will play false or dare?
Yurina: huh? false or dare? What is the difference of that from truth or dare?
Yuri: it’s just the same. But in answering the question, you need to asnwer a wrong answer to the question..
Yuto: naaah! you’re making it more complicated. How about making it dare or dare?
Keito: yeaaah! Great idea.
Yuya: everyone, agree?!?
=minna: yeaaah!..

As Ryutaro looked for a bottle, they talked about the game..

Kei: What if somebody wouldn’t make the dare?
Daiki: I have something in the car. Wait I’ll get it.
Ryosuke: How weird.
Yabu: Dai-chan’s really weird. *laughs*
Daiki: guys *catches breath*.. here it is..
Shiela: What’s with those boxes?
Daiki: When somebody won’t do the dare, they would just choose a box. simple.
Yuya: oh, Ryutaro’s here!

Ryutaro: here’s the bottle *sat beside Mai*
Ryosuke: Start!!.. *spins the bottle*

Kei: damn! why me?!?!?

Across Kei is Yaotome.

Yuya: tada! what should it be? *Ryutaro whispered something to him* thank you, thank you.. Parental Guidance is needed. Kei, kiss Yabu!..
Kei: eeeeeeeeh? What’s with that dare? *everybody laughs*
Yuya: what should we do if somebody follow the dare?
Ryutaro: the box!..
Daiki: here are my snakes, rats, and cockroaches!!..
Kei *shouts*: NOOOO!!~ I’ll kiss yabu anyway.. *kissed yabu on the cheeks*
Yuya: request: lips please?
Kei: you’re turtoring me!!
Yuto: it’s your dare~
Kei: But he didn’t tell me earlier!..
Yuya: okay fine. you won. XD next..
Kei: *yes!*

Kei turned the bottle.

Daiki: Ryutaro! revenge *thinks* Hug somebody you liked. (thinks of Shiela <3)
Yaotome: oh, how about if everyone would close their eyes and I would count to three and let’s all open our eyes to see..
=minna: hai!~.. *closed their eyes*

Shiela don’t expect that she could get a hug from him. He already forgot her. How would he give her a hug if he just liked her as a friend? Well, it would just change. If only..

Yaotome: 1, 2 ,3!. (everyone opened their eyes)

Kei: so, it’s mai! *everybody teased them*..

Shiela bowed her head. Ryosuke suddenly stood up and sat beside her.

Ryosuke: hey.
Shiela: uh?
Ryosuke: cheer up!.
Shiela: how could I…?

Yuya: woah! Ryosuke!!..
Ryosuke: huh?
Yuya: Ryutaro would give the dare..
Ryosuke: for whom?
Yuya: for you..
Ryosuke: ah. really?

Yabu: oi! Ryosuke, are you alright?
Ryosuke: uh.

Ryutaro:  Make something special for somebody in this place. Just like a message for him/her.

The atmosphere changed. It became serious. Ryosuke suddenly stood up and got Shiela’s hand to let her stand.

Shiela: huh? what?
Ryosuke: guys!. nobody knows?
Yabu: what?
Ryosuke: seriously, nobody?
Yuri: I think i know what you mean..
Ryosuke: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!.. *he then hugs Shiela*
Yuri: that’s it!.. *everybody stood up and shouted*

They prepared the party for her. Everybody really remembered her birthday. Ryosuke held her tightly. Shiela suddenly cried. She couldn’t stop herself..

/Ryosuke *to shiela*/: It’s not yet the end. Please. Don’t cry. It’s your day!..

Everyone saw her crying.. When Ryosukedeparted from her..  Kei and Yabu that would jump to the pool pushed Shiela first before they jumped. Unfortunately, Shiela don’t know how to swim. She’s trying to catch her breath. Yabu and Kei didn’t noticed her.

Ryutaro: Shiela!. *jumped to the pool*

Everybody was shocked… Ryutaro tried his best to carry Shiela. He then let her rest beside the pool. He did everything to open her eyes again…

Yuya: what are we going to do?
Yurina: CPRs done. uh. mouth-mouth.. be fast!!.. Let’s save her than it’s late..
Ryutaro: *looked at them* Who would do that?
Yurina: fast Ryutaro.. you’re nearest to her.. Just do it. Think about her life..

He did it. Shiela opened her eyes. She saw Ryutaro in front of her. She’s still weak. She fainted.

Everybody helped Shiela. Ryosuke carried her upstairs.

Ryutaro: we’ll clean up everything. Please guard her.
Ryosuke: of course, I will..

/ryosuke/: If only Ryutaro knew you. The real you. He might hug you in front of the crowd instead of Mai.

-End of Part 6-