Hashirama's phone started ringing.

- hey dad. Y-yeah i know, we just got informed. Wha- really? How long? Oh, o-okay. Yeah it's totally fine. I'll just uh- i'll just- yeah, you got it. Okay you guys, have a nice trip. Say hi to them from me. Bye-bye.

He hangs up.

- my dad is on his way to our grandma with my mom and my sister.

- you have a sister? Didn't know.

- yeah, she's still in a high school. But since she's a huuuuge liar, she pretends to be sick for over a week now so she stays home. Pretty slick huh?

- hah, definitely.

- so dad took her with him too but i don't think they'll come back anytime soon today because of the rain. They're on their way so dad told me they'll just go to grandma and stay there for a while. If the storm will be that big, they might stay there as well for today.

- well, now you can skip the class i guess, haha.

- oh, right, those guys. Man, they'll be really mad don't you think?

- oh, i dont think, i'm sure.

- you're not helping me there buddy.

- ah, never mind them. If that's something they'll be hella mad at you about, then why not skip them too.

- yeah that's what i have in mind right now.

Short pause..

- okay, then i think i'll take off. My bus is gonna be here soon.

- oh, yeah, r-right. - he mumbles.

I feel like i wanna say more, like, i wanna stay and just talk to him. It's strange, i've never wanted to do anything with anybody on this kinda day.

But, ugh.. Talking? Really, Madara? What are you, a depressed teen girl? Ugh.

- well i mean it's not like y-you have anything to do though, r-right? - he somehow says all these under his breath, looking down to his shoes and floor.

- w-well, i uh..

Man! This is so lame! What the heck?! Why the hell do i stutter all of a sudden in the first place. This had happened quite alot today. I mean, i just met you for the love of god.

- well?

- uh, well uh..

I somehow manage to say it, not even completely

- ah, you know what, let's just say a proper goodbye and head back to our homes.

he suddenly says.

I guess that's what i'd do if someone took forever to just give a simple yes-or-no answer.

- yeah, i think that's for the best.

- y-yeah, sure! - he smiles.

But what a fake smile. I think that's the first time in the last two days i've known you where your smile was such fake.

- but y-you know, in any case i'll- uh- i'll just give you my number y-you know, maybe we'll hang out later, or whenever you're free.

Stupid, i am free..

- oh, sure, absolutely. Here, i'll give you a call so you can have mine.

I feel like that shy little boy who wants to ask his crush if she wants to go for an ice cream later. The truth is.. ugh. The truth is that i've been in a relationship before. Only once. I could've said that before, i know. But i uh.. okay, at least Hashirama right, why the hell do i have to keep it as a secret from you. (I mean, , the reader hehe😂) i once was in a relationship with a guy. It was when me and Sara- oh yeah, Sara, i guess i'll have to tell you a bit more about her too, but some other time. Anyways, when me and Sara moved to Tokyo, i started "dating" my very first "lover", i'll say. Sara hated him to her limits. "Dating" because it was just a fling, you know. I wanted to take things slow, but he always wanted to, you know.. ahem. So uh, i ended things up with him. And after that, i somehow lost all interest in being in a relationship. I feel better off on my own. So what I'm probably trying to say right now is that.. uh.. i don't know, is it possible that the reason i'm kinda awkward and all stuttery around Hashirama because of.. you know.. some possible feelings? I couldn't tell yet. But i enjoyed his company very much, that's for sure.

- okay, i'll- uh, i'll text you today, maybe, as soon as i'll have it all settled down with the guys, haha - he says while he's getting on his bus.

- you got it. - i answer as i'm waiting for mine to come anytime soon.

*time skip*

It's about 10pm.

- i sure am hungry. - i say to myself out loud.

While i was cooking myself a dinner, my phone rang.

- heyo Sara.

- is he new? Oh, please say yes? Please?

- no, he's not, and i'm gonna have a word with you right now ab-

- yeah yeah i know, i'm sorry. I didn't think that much through. I just really liked the image of both of you together.

- ugh, please be careful the next time.

- uu, so there's gonna be sime next time? i LOVE that.

- no- ther- there's not gon- well I mean ma-maybe, but just-

- woah! W o a h !

- what? Is everything alright?

- are you even listening to your silly self! - she says with an excitement.

- oh, shut up.

- oh my god baby boy are you in loooove? - she's definitely trying to tease me.

- ah you know what, have a nice nap, see ya.

- hahaha - she burst into laughter - see ya.

I hung up. By the time i had my dinner ready, i got a text from Hashirama:

"I hope you're still awake."

I smirk.

"Yeah, I'm having a dinner."

"Wow, you can cook?"

"What do you think keeps me alive when i live alone?"

"Ahaha, yeah i guess you must be pretty good cook, not sure though."

"Well, i am."

"Well, i'm still not sure."

"You keep saying you're not sure, what are you waiting for me to say, that i wanna make you sure?"

"Well, do you?"

I chuckle. You're good at this, not gonna lie. I think to myself.

"You're terrorizing me and you know that."

"Who? Me? No no no, i'm soft, i'm soft like a baby."

Uhm.. okay? That sure is the Hashirama that stutters the whole time.

"Soft or not, yo-"

And my phone rings.

It's Hashirama.