Act 1: Jealousy

He looked out the window, a sigh escaping from his lips. His elbow being balanced him while the palm of his hand supported the chin.

It was silent…

Too silent that it irritated him. Maybe it was all my fault… I was too late…Even the sunset that he oh-so loved cannot even make him feel content. Something was wrong, terribly wrong. For him, at least…

Reminiscing of the past, not even a week ago…

"Tsubaki's my boyfriend now… so yeah." she explained, her voice a little timid, unusual for the blonde woman. Though she spoke too fast, Bossun felt as if the world slowed down, slowly pronouncing those first three words.

Three words. Not the three words one would expect. But still three words.

He turned to look at the blond, surprise written on his face. He focused his gaze on her, then moved his head to the boy who looked similar to him. No, he's not just similar. He's my brother.

Tsubaki Sasuke, his younger twin. He had shorter hair than him and his eyes were that of orange due to his contact lenses. He had longer eyelashes, like their mother Haru's. All-in-all, he was cuter than Bossun. And admittingly, he was far greater than him. The student council president.

Moving on. Bossun, as the older twin, had no choice but to join Switch as they congratulated the two. Who would have thought…his own brother to be together with Himeko, his club member.

No. Himeko was not just a club member. She was his best friend, trusted partner-in-crime… and the girl he fell for not less than a few months ago. It was something he never realized. All along, he had fallen in love with this blond 'Onihime.' It was weird for him to only know it recently, but life is life. And he has the tendency to be childish at times when the atmosphere became…intimate?

Yusuke curled his lips, a smile forming on his face. How fake of you, Bossun. Faking was maybe one of his best abilities. Faking his emotions, that is.

He shook off the thought of his brother and beloved going out. Just fake it for a little longer, Bossun. His smile became more energetic at the blink of a second as he looked at the two. "Congrats guys! Well how did it all happen 'n stuff?" He got closer to Tsubaki. "How could my Otouto,little brother, fall in love with this demon-girl." He gagged.

Not less than a second, he noted the irritation on Tsubaki's face. What about Himeko's? Well he didn't want to know actually. It was good that she was too busy talking with Switch. Bossun moved back, his two hands in front of him. "Woah…I was just kidding. Anyways… you kids have fun!" He holds the two by the wrists and drags them out of the club room. "Enjoy your those things couples do. Here, I'll even give you money." He pulls a couple of bills from his pocket and hands it to his twin. "Buh-bye!" He slams the door close, probably the last thing the couple saw was his over-exerted effort to smile.

A sigh escapes his mouth. Bossun wipes the sweat on his forehead with the back of his hand as his fake smile disappears. He groans and bangs his forehead to the door. What felt like hours, but were really seconds passed until he heard tacking sounds. Now he remembered. He was with someone.

"Did I disturb you?"
Bossun shook his head at the question of the robotic voice. "Sorry Switch." He said, not turning to face his friend. He sighed. "Was it too obvious?" he wondered aloud, and of course his friend replied the obvious.

"You know something Bossun…" Switch skillfully typed as fast as he can, processing every button he clicks.

"…You had the chance…" and his voice trailed off. Though it seemed that he wanted to say more…but no. He stopped there.

Bossun turned to him, his face incredibly emotionless. But maybe a hint of loneliness or emptiness in his eyes that begged to Switch, saying 'Help me!'

He walked toward the desk and picked up his bag. "What's the point in it? If I did tell her, our friendship may be lost…or maybe if we got together, it'll be weird as club members, right? And if I let her go…"

Which was what you did.

"She would either let her feelings wither or find another man. But I didn't expect it to be my brother for crying out loud!" Maybe that was he was angry about all along. He wasn't neither mad at Sasuke having a relationship nor Himeko moving on and loving another man, it was because it was his brother.

Jealousy, Bossun. That's what you call it.The expression on Switch's unfamiliar face showed.

Bossun turned again to face the door, walking toward it with silent steps. Opening the door, he heard Switch's keyboard make a sound, the same tacking sound. He turns to him. "I had the chance…But sometimes it's never too late…" he says with confidence, answering Switch's question, and closed the door.

Switch kept his straight face and started typing. "It never actually is too late to get her back. You were just too late to realize that you're not mad at your twin. You're mad at yourself…" and so he too left. "Now where was Momoka visiting again…?"

Ah, it was just yesterday yet it felt as if it happened years ago. At times like this, it's hard to tell what Bossun was thinking. Bossun, as we all know, is a little stupid, funny, very intelligent, good at solving cases, childish or child-like…but no. That's all we know of him. There's always something more in this boy. Something not even he knew he had. And as damned as I, the narrator, am. I don't even know what it is.

Sky-gazing was enough for today as the school bell rung. Not minding the crowds of people exiting the room, he scanned the place. Who was he looking for? Of course, Himeko.

Why wouldn't I? We are best friends…right…

He turned to the right, the second door. Unsurprised, he saw Himeko and Tsubaki talking. Ah no, he didn't mind that. What he did mind was that their hands were locked. It irritated him.

"Tch."

It was already weird that it had to be them, even weirder that everyone accepts it. Everyone but you, Bossun. Tired of the scene, he removed his bag from the desk-hook and stood up. Without fixing his chair, he walked at his normal pace, leaving the classroom.

It was starting to get dark… and more to that, rain heavily poured. Bossun, hand in his pockets, groaned. Why now of all times? He forgot to bring his umbrella and his sister Rumi had already left. He turned left. Why did he take the long way home? Why didn't he turn right? All those question definitely occupied his head. Maybe you just want to be punished Bossun.

He wanted to be sick. He didn't want to go to school tomorrow. Why Bossun? Just because you'll see your brother and the girl you love hang out together?

He scratched his head. "It's not because of that!" he yelled. Realization struck him. Who was he talking to? Himself? He didn't give a damn to know why he was so mad. He just wanted to know…why.

Why did it have to be him? Why Himeko? What did you see in his brother?

Bossun shook off his anger and continued walking…

He finally remembered why he had taken the long road to his home. In this place was Himeko's house. The very house he stopped and stood in front of now, not caring of the rain that continued to soak him. Maybe I could visit her house and ask to stay in for the night…

…As if…

Yusuke turned away from the house and continued his steps. And while he walked up the stairs to his apartment, he wondered. What happened when Hime and Tsubaki left? Did they do anything already? How was Hime able to move on… So many questions to ask, yet everything left unanswered.

He entered his room and took off his shirt, lying to his bed. His mom had told him to take a bath now. 'Later' was what he always replied. Besides, his bathroom was connected to his room anyway so she wouldn't know if he did take a bath, right?

And just like that…he had fallen asleep with one thing in mind. He didn't want to hurt his otouto nevertheless the girl he likes just because he wanted her…but it was time he stood up for himself. He never again wanted to be who he was three years ago. Weak. Scared. Lost. He didn't want to lose her nor his brother. But she's more important.

"I won't give up on you, Hime Onizuka."

But maybe there's something he hasn't realized by now.

…Everything he knew was a lie…

Hey guys! I'm back with a new SKET fic :) Hope you enjoyed it.
It might be very dramatic but don't stop reading once you start!