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* M/N: Mothers name

"You know I would never hurt you right? I care too much about you." Ran said whispering the last part in hopes you didn't hear.

"What does that mean?" You questioned.

"Hmm? What does what mean?" 

"You know exactly what I mean. 'I care too much about you' whats that supposed to mean?" You repeated.

"Its nothing, don't worry about it." He spoke panicked.

"Ran, I'll leave and the only time you'll see me is if we pass by each other in the streets." You spoke seriously.

"Ugh fine. I care about you, there happy?"

"Well I'm glad you said it more clearly but you didn't answer the question. The question was what does that mean? Come on, help your friend out." You said emphasizing the word friend.

"I like you, okay?" He said annoyed. "But I don't want to like you."

And just like that your heart seemingly shattered. 

"Why? Did I do something wrong?" You asked trying to sound unbothered but your voice quivered.

"No, no no no." He panicked standing up and crouching in front of you. "You didn't do anything wrong, come on (Y/N) please don't cry." But you couldn't help it as a small tear ran down your cheek.

He wiped the tear drop away with his thumb.

"I don't want to like you because what you saw here, is nothing compared to what my brother and I have actually done to people." He spoke truthfully. "I'm not trying to scare you believe me, but its the truth, neither me nor Rindou are 'good people'. You're too nice to get tied up with someone like me." He continued.

Everything he was saying seemed to go in one ear and out the other. You understood to a point of what he was saying but you almost didn't care. Guess you really did have feelings for him.

"I don't care." You squeaked out.

"I just d- what?" You hadn't even realized Ran was still talking.

"I don't care." You spoke more clearly this time.

"Don't care about what?" Ran asked confused at what you had blurted out.

"I don't care about the bad things you've done or will do. I don't care about how 'bad' of a person you are. Did it scare me at first? A little bit but if thats what you guys do, then I'll have to understand that right?" 

"Wait do you like me back?" Ran asked with an excited expression on his face.

You got a little shy so you smiled as you looked at your feet.

"Oh no, you can't say something like that then ignore my question." He chuckled.

"Fine, I guess I am saying I like you back." You smiled and looked back at the ground.

Ran shuffled closer to you and wrapped his arms around your body hugging you.

"I honestly never thought in a million years I'd hear you say that." He chuckled into your shoulder.

"So you finally said you like her, does that mean I can stop hearing you talk about her?" Rindou said as he walked up to you two.

"Wow, thanks little bro. You just threw me under the bus." Ran said standing up.

You chuckled at the statement Rindou had made.

"You talked about me?"

"Yes."

"No." Rindou and Ran responded at the same time making you laugh.

"Dude she already knows you like her, I'm assuming due to the hug she likes you too, whats the big deal?" Rindou asks rolling his eyes.

"Never mind it. You can go home Rin, I'm gonna walk (Y/N) home."

"Okay walk your girlfriend home like a proper gentleman. See you later (Y/N)." Rindou said walking away giving a slight wave.

"Goodbye Rindou!" You yelled out to him. "Walking your girlfriend home... Kinda like the sound of that." You said smiling at Ran noticing he blushed.

"Okay you lets go." He said grabbing your hand and pulling you out of the park. "I think this is actually gonna be you walking yourself home with an extra person for protection because I don't actually know where you live." He chuckled.

     You smiled and walked with Ran in the direction of your house still holding hands. It felt nice to hold his hand. It was warm and welcoming, like you were supposed to be holding his hand. You guys made jokes and small talk on the way to your house. Once you were almost there your mother pulled into the driveway.

"Oh no." You said.

"What? Whats wrong (Y/N)?" Ran asked looking at the car that just parked.

"Thats my mom. I've told her about you a few times so now she's gonna be all excited and invite you in and probably shoot a zillion questions at you." You joked.

"Hi honey. Who is this young man?" She asked getting her bag from the car.

"I'm Ran Haitani. Its nice to meet you ma'am." He said extending his hand.

"Oh sweetie please call me (M/N)." She said shaking his hand. "Are you spending the day with my daughter Ran?"

"Oh um kinda yeah but I understand if I'm not al-"

"No nonsense, come on come inside." She smiled making her way to the front door.

     You and Ran had followed your mother to the door and inside. Ran stood to the side waiting for you to bring him somewhere in the home. You chuckled and grabbed his hand bringing him to the couch to sit with you. Your mother excused herself quickly to put her bag away and at least change out of the heels she was wearing. She came back out seeing you guys sitting on the couch together.

"Ran, (Y/N) would either of you like something to drink? I have water, soda, iced tea." She asked.

"I'll come get it mom. Do you want something?" You asked Ran as you stood up.

"Um just some water please (Y/N)." He smiled.

You nodded your head and made your way to the kitchen to get some glasses.

"So thats the famous Ran hmm?" She whispered.

"Yeah..." You replied nervously.

"Oh no honey don't worry, he's cute, respectful, and seems like he'd take good care of you if needed." She smiled.

"He did take care of me, remember he's the kid who patched up my knees."

"Oh I actually forgot he did that. He gets mommy's stamp of approval." She chuckled making you smile.

You poured you and Ran your drinks and brought them back out to the living room. You handed him his glass as you sat down next to him.

"You have my mothers stamp of approval by the way. She just told me." You laughed.

"Really? That was easy I was planning a full essay to give on why I'm such a good person." He joked causing you to laugh with him.

"So weird question, am I actually your girlfriend or what?" You asked looking at him to see him already looking at you.

"I mean I would've like to ask you in a better way." He smiled. "(Y/N), would you like to be my girlfriend?" He asked, his eyes full of hope.

"Hmm... I guess." You joked making him look shocked. "I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Of course." You smiled making his cheeks slightly blush.

He stayed at your house for a little while longer. Your mother offered him to stay for dinner but he declined saying he needed to get back to his little brother.

"I'll walk him out mom." You said getting up and following Ran outside.

"I almost want to stay for dinner but I should really get back to Rindou." Ran stated. 

"Its okay, maybe you can stay over another day?" You asked hopeful.

"Of course I will. Also do you have your phone on you?"

"Mhm." You mumbled out getting your phone from your back pocket. "Here." You said handing it to him already sensing what he was gonna do.

He tapped a few buttons and handed it back to you with his newly added contact in your phone.

"And now I can always annoy you at weird times." He joked.

"Yay." You smiled back.

"Well I guess I'll be going now." Ran said sadly.

"I really wish you could stay." You mumbled.

He grabbed your hand and pulled you in for a hug, placing his head atop of yours.

"I'll swing by some other time and stay for dinner, okay?" He asked.

You nodded your head and felt him place his lips against your forehead.

"I feel like the lips are too soon." He joked.

You smiled and gave him another tight hug before letting him go.

"Bye (Y/N) see you tomorrow." He waved. "Tell your mom I hope she has a good rest of her day as well."

"I will. Bye Ran." You waved back.

     You watched him walk down your driveway and soon you couldn't see him from your front door anymore. You huffed and went back inside closing the front door behind you. You trudged your way back into the living room and picked up your glasses. You placed your glass on the kitchen table and Rans in the sink. You plopped down at your seat and your mom came out from the restroom.

"I can tell you really like him. You're sad he's leaving." She said sitting down next to you.

"Yeah, but I'll see him tomorrow so thats good."

"Is he gonna walk you to school?" Your mom asked.

"I don't know, maybe. I'm not sure." You said sitting up in your chair.

"Okay... So thoughts about dinner? Cause I got nothing." Your mom chuckled making you smile.