Previously on Chapter 11

Although, I can clearly see that Togame didn't even try to punch him. Togame let Sakura punched him instead. But it doesn't matter. What matters to me the most is the fact that Sakura had won and that he's okay. Right at this very moment, I've come to a realization that...

I'm in love with Sakura Haruka

-Clear Minds-

Y/N P.O.V

The last fight will be Umemiya-San against Choji. I just sit calmly in my seat. I watch quietly as they're having a showdown against one another.

Choji has always been light on his feet, which allows him to move fast. Even so, Umemiya-San is very strong. Those two are evenly matched. However, Umemiya-San doesn't look even the slightest bit affected by Choji's attacks. He seems relatively calm.

I can't hear whatever they're talking about from where I'm seated. But I do take notice Choji's attacks that are becoming more frantic. He jumps on Umemiya-San, and sat on his stomach. He starts to throw repetitive punches on Umemiya-San's face. I let out a gasp when Choji bit down on Umemiya-San's neck.

After a while of fighting, Choji finally collapsed. I stand up and rush towards him. Next to me is Togame. I kneel down next to Choji and lift his head up, gently placing it on my lap. He slowly open his eyes to look at me.

"Y/N... forgive me" he said. I shake my head as I gently play with his hair. "You were right. I shouldn't have used my strength to trample over the weak" he said.

I start to smile softly at what he said. "You're aware of that. That's all that matters" I said. Tears starts to stream down my cheeks. I place my hand on his cheek as I start to caress it gently. "I'm glad you finally see the truth..." I said, in a soft voice. I close my eyes as I lower my head, gently placing my forehead against his.

Sakura P.O.V

I watch as Y/N tended to that short male. I can't hear a word she's saying. But my heart aches at the sight of their closeness. I let out a sigh and close my eyes. I should have known better than to hope that she would see me the way I see her. She's just too good for me.

"Sakura-San... are you okay?" A voice said. I open my eyes and turn my head to look at the person. "Are you hurting?" He asked. My physical injury can't compare to the ache in my heart. The thought of me and Y/N... it's just too good to be true.

I turn my head to look forward, staring at Y/N as she keeps the shorty's head on her lap. "Ah... you really do like her, don't you?" He said. I turn my head away from them.

"Yeah... I guess I really do" I said, in a hushed voice. But loud enough for him to hear. I feel a gentle pat on my back. That must be his way to try and comfort me.

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Y/N P.O.V

We're all now gathering on the rooftop. I sit down next to Sakura, tending to his wound. But he's been awfully silent since the fight ends. I wonder what's going on in his mind.

"Are you hurting, Sakura?" I asked. He turn his head to look at me. He lightly shakes his head, still silent. I let out a sigh as I finish patching him up. "Are you sure? You've been silent the whole time and that's so unlike you" I said.

"I'm fine..." he said, in a hushed voice. I just stare at him for a while. I decide not to pry the answer out of him. He must feel tired from the fight. "By the way..." he said. I tilt my head slightly, wondering what he's going to say. He turn his head to look at me. "Are you and that shorty like... dating?" He said. My eyes widen at what he said. I turn my head to look at Choji who heard his question.

"First of all, who are you calling shorty?!" Choji said, as he points his finger at him. I give him a look. He let out a sigh and lowers his hand. "Second of all, it'll be weird if I'm in a relationship with Y/N-Chan" he said.

"Why?" Sakura asked, staring at him in confusion. He turn his head to look at me and back at him. "You're both acting really close to each other" he said.

"Sakura..." I said. He turn his head to look at me. I let out a soft giggle as I smile at him. "Choji and I... were not dating. To keep the explanation simple. We're half-siblings" I said.

"Ehhh???" Everyone yelled out in surprise as they stare at me in shock. I let out a laugh at their reaction and turn to look at Sakura who stared at me in disbelief.

"But you both have different surname!" He said. I let out a nervous laugh as I rub my neck. "Oi, don't laugh. You owe us an explanation!" He said. I turn my head to look at Choji.

"Well, we share the same mother. But we have different fathers. That's why we have different surname" Choji said. Sakura turn his head to look at me. I nod my head at what Choji said, confirming it to be true. "She didn't recognize me at first because we were separated as kids. Well, I didn't realize it was her either. I only just figured out she's my half-sibling after I saw the photo inside her locket" he said, pointing at my neck as he says the last sentence. I pull out the locket from my shirt and opens it.

Sakura leans closer to take a look. "That's me... and that is Choji" I said, pointing at each photo. I turn my head to look at him. "So, it's clear now. Right? Choji and I aren't dating... we're half-siblings" I said.

"Y/N!! I'm older than you! You should be calling me Onii-Chan. Say it... Onii-Chan~" he said. I roll my eyes at what he said. He pouted at me. "Come on! Call me Onii-Chan!" He said.

"Yeah whatever... Onii-Chan" I said. He grins happily as he seems satisfied. I let out a giggle and turn my head to look at Sakura. I don't know if it's my imagination. But Sakura looks a little... relieved?

*to be continued*