Chapter-273

Smoke

Keifer's POV

"...Are you sure about this?" Yuri asked me. I looked at him while dressing up
my school uniform. I was planning to go back to school. I felt like I would get sicker if I stayed longer in the
hospital. "Yeah. I'm feeling well now." I answered. "The Doctor said 1 week. Less than a week." "The Doctor's
job is to treat me while my body's job is to heal itself." He throws his hands in the air. He's surrendering. He
can't really handle my stubbornness . I finished changing clothes. I took my things that I had sent from Keigan.
He still didn't want to let me but he didn't do anything. "Why didn't you send Keigan your car?" Yuri asked
again. "I'm not sure if I can drive already. My wound still hurts when I lift my arm." He raised a brow. "Who are
you planning to take to school?" I looked at him and smiled. "Say. Will I be far? Here you are." He smirks while
shaking his head. "Tss... What are friends for." He helped me carry my things. We left the room and went
straight to the station where the Doctor was waiting for me. "Mr. Watson, you probably know that your
condition could get worse?" Doctor said. "Thank you Dr. Peralta, but it's my body I know what it's capabilities." I
said and smiled. He handed me a pen and the waiver to sign. This is the only way they will allow me to leave
even before the doctor's Go signal. "Excuse me. This guy is really stubborn. I'll just bring him back here when it
gets worse." Yuri said while bowing his head. Suddenly, I remember a chicken because of what he was doing.
His hair was still red and he was still bowing. He was like a chicken pecking at its beak. I hold my
laughter.He'll definitely get mad at me if he finds out what I'm thinking. I put my concentration to the waiver
and return it after signing. They also gave me some medicine that would help me. After Ci-N's Dad told me to
leave, we left immediately. Yuri still needs to go home to take a shower and get ready. It's still early so he still
has time. "Ci-N's Dad is a great Doctor." Yuri commented when we got inside his car. "Yeah. All the Peraltas." I
answered boredly. We continue talking while he's driving. The sky is still dark and there are few cars on the
road. "You think Ci-N will become a Doctor like them?" He asked. I looked at him and turned back my gaze to
the road. "If he will not show his rebel side, he'll definitely become one. Maybe he will surpass his brothers."
He chuckled. "Maybe." We continue our little conversation until we reach their building. He parked and got out
of the car. I chose to leave him alone so I could sleep for a while. I slept for almost 1 hour until he wakes me
up by knocking at the car window. There was something different about his appearance. He seemed restless.
"Is it okay if we have someone else to go with us?" He asked nervously. "It's your car. Why are you asking me?"
He scratched his neck. He didn't say anything and just decided to start the car. He was still quiet even though
we were far away from their building and the business district. I was leaning comfortably when I noticed
something on the road. I
know this route.
"Y-yuri... Where are we going?" I ask in horror.
I can see her biting her lower lip and the fear on her face.
"Yuri." I called him with authority.
"Look! This is not my intention! I just really need to
pick her up because of Angelo's request." He explained and we stopped
in front of Jay-jay's house.
Knowing that I'm just a meter away from her makes me so damn
nervous. It's true that I badly want to see her but I need to set boundaries.
I don't even know what boundary that is!
"It's definitely not a problem if we take her with us." He asked
with a weird smile.
I look at him like I'm about to kill him. "You're doing this on purpose."
"H-it's not really... It's just a coincidence."
"Go ahead. Let's finish this."
He got out of the car and continued to enter the gate of the house.
I felt like I was sweating profusely even though the
air conditioner was cold.
I was just looking at the gate of their house. It was like I was waiting for an
enemy the way I looked. I can't help it. It's making me crazy
knowing that I will see her.
How long has it been since we last saw each other? It's only been days
but it feels like years have passed.
And my world stopped...
He's walking with a grumpy face. I can't hold my lips to form a smile
while she walks closer to me. But that quickly disappeared when I saw
Yuri's red hair.
He ruined it.
I slammed my body into the armrest. I felt
pain in my wound but I choose to ignore it.
The back seat door opened and I felt like she didn't want
to come in. But she had no choice.
Yuri looked at me when he sat beside me. I simply glared at him.
"Jay..." Yuri said while looking at Jay-jay through the rare view mirror.
"...Sorry. I didn't say Keiâ€" was with us."
She immediately cut his sentence. "Yuri." She said with no emotion.
"Please just." It doesn't sound anything. "I DEBT YOU!"
Definitely pissed. "Drive now."
I saw pain in Yuri's expression before starting the car. While me on the
other half are still feeling tense. My palms are sweating as I wipe
my face. I choose to look at the road but there's no point.
My whole body knows that he's close to me. It's like
he wants to jump out of his seat and hug him tightly. It makes me feel
irritated.
I know Yuri didn't mean it but I hope he just did it so
I could hit him. I've been restless in my seat for a while now.
I need some distraction.
I opened the glove compartment without informing the owner.
That's how shocked I was when I saw the contents.
I look at Yuri while he does the same to me. I simply looked at Jay-
jay. Good thing he was concentrating on the road.
Why the fvck he keeps a gun in here? I chose to ignore that and
look for my target.
Cigarette.
I knew Jay-jay didn't want this but I needed this. I fvcking need to calm down.
Maybe I couldn't help myself and just grabbed
Jay-jay and hugged him.
When the compartment closed, I quickly grabbed a stick and lit
it. I forgot to open the window as soon as possible.
The smoke quickly mixed with the aircon.
Yuri doesn't look bothered but Jay-jay is different.
He was coughing loudly because of the smoke.
"What's that?! He was smoking inside the car!" She said sounds
annoyed.
I simply slapped myself before opening the
window slightly. I saw Yuri frowning at me. I point out the road and signal him to
concentrate on driving.
I was so panicked 
that I didn't even think about what I was doing.
Stupid Keifer! Arriving at school, Jay-jay had already gotten off even though Yuri
hadn't parked the car yet . "That's dangerous." Yuri said after parking his car. I'm about to get out when he
child lock the door. I frown at him. "Seriously Yuri?" While pointing at the car door. "Do you want Jay-jay to die
with lung cancer?" I can sense irritation from his tone. He grabbed the remaining cigarette from my hand
before throwing it at the open window next to him. "I'm fvcking tense! Okay?!" I said defensively. "...you know
me when I feel tense!" "Yeah, right." He sarcastically said. "...while the window is within reach ." "Don't you dare
accused me." I glared at him. "How's the gun in your compartment?" I open his glove compartment to grab the
gun but he immediately stopped me. He even slapped my hands. "For protection!" "Protection my ass! Don't
tell me that someone is trying to kill you." His forehead creased while pointing at himself. "Do I have to wait for
death threats? The heirs of Hanamitchi clan." "Tss..." He unlocked the door and we both got out of the car. He
was about to lead me on foot but I pushed him away quickly. He just laughed while shaking his head. "Take
care of yourself." He said while smiling like a lunatic. He knew I could walk well but thanks to my wound
whose giving me pain from time to time, I have to slow down. I arrived at the room without that red hair
waiting for me. I imagined him laughing at me while walking. I saw Jay-jay placing herself at the first table
beside the door. Ci-N was next to him trying to get his attention. I continued walking until I reached my table. "I
thought you couldn't leave yet." Edrix asked while observing me. "What are you? That's Keifer. He's still good at
the Doctor." Rory said and chuckled. The whole class is no longer the same. It's not exactly what I imagine but
It's almost the same. Jay-jay trying her best to ignore Ci-N and the whole class. After morning class, Eman
prepared a very especially meal for Jay-jay. He had already taken care of it this morning. He thought about it
and prepared it well. He even bought expensive ingredients according to Denzel who helps him. But Jay-jay
choose to eat outside. I saw how painful it is for Eman. He is still the type of person who doesn't want to
waste his effort. "That's okay! We'll eat together! Just a little patience!" Ci-N said trying to cheer everyone up.
"Ci is right! Next time, his favorite will be the one he can't refuse!" Eren added. Eman just forced a smile. He is
one of the people who has also gotten close to Jay- jay. I know the situation is difficult for him now. While the
others were eating, Eman sat down near my place. I heard him saying something. "Maybe this is my Karma for
joining the bet." He said and I looked at him. I choose not to say a thing. I don't want to make a mistake and
have them notice my problem and the real reason for what I did. Right now, all they know is our plan to protect
Jay-jay. Aside from that, nothing else. That's better. "Oi! Oi! You idiots!" Drew shouts while running toward us.
"...Jay- jay and Yuri are fighting upstairs." They all ran outside except me. I'll probably ask Yuri when she gets
back. They'll probably be outside for a few minutes. I almost close my eyes to sleep when I heard a foot step. I
looked at that and our eyes met. Jay-jay... Her coldness are giving me shivers through my spine. It's my fault
why she's like that. I deserve it. I deserve her cold treatment. She immediately sat down in her place after I
turned away. Not that long when a few of our classmates came in. No one spoke to them. Even Rory and Edrix
chose to remain silent. The others entered one after another. Their conversation was limited to whispers so
as not to make too much noise. Yuri was one of the last to enter. When he sat down, I looked at him. He took
his book out of his bag and read it. He didn't seem to be planning to speak either. I chose not to ask. I look at
Jay and Ci-N still trying to get her attention. I breathe heavily while holding the bridge of my nose. This is not
going to be easy for everyone. Our afternoon class ended without me even noticing. I was just stunned while
thinking about Jay-jay. And speaking of Jay-jay, I also heard Ci's pleas to him but he became stubborn and
tried to refuse before leaving. "That's okay Ci-N! As long as we don't give up!" Eren said trying to cheer him up.
Ci-N just smiled and nodded. I looked at Yuri when I noticed his haste. "I'll just drop Jay-jay off first and then I'll
be back." He said and walked out of our room. I sighed. "Felix!" "Yes?" He answered all smile. "Is there
something you need?" "Don't leave, let's have a meeting." I said in authority. Everyone else who was left went
back to their places. They also texted our companions who had already left. We'll just wait for Yuri to come
backâ€"okay, he just came back. "I thought you were bringing Jay-jay?" I asked and he shook his head. "Percy is
with him. It looks like he's going to do my work." He said in a low voice. I just nod while forcing myself to stand
up. I sat down at my own table and looked at them all. "So, how was it?" I asked and they gave a confused
look. "...I'm talking about Jay-jay." They each had their own complaints about the reason for the noise in the
room. "And he's cold to us! I didn't know he could be like that!" Blaster said. "It's true! He always looks grumpy
whenever we meet eyes!" Calix complained. "It's really scary when women get angry!" Rory added. They all
agreed in unison. "We just shouldn't give up on Jay-jay!" Ci-N said like he's campaigning. "He's hurt so we
should understand him!" Eren added. "Let's flirt! He has his own way!" Felix said and they all agreed. "Let's give
him flowers!" Edrix suggested but I immediately stopped him. "What if she throws the flowers at you?" They all
stopped and looked at me. "You're a tease!" Yuri said. "He has his own way, right?" "I'm stating the
possibilities." I looked back at Edrix. "What if she throws that at you?" "Eerr... I don't know." He answered while
scratching his head. "How about giving her clothes? The ones women are crazy about now." Drew suggested.
"What if she makes you wash them in front of you?" I asked again. "Shoes? The ones with heels." Mayo also
suggested. "What if he kicks you in the face?" Almost all of them bowed down while rubbing their necks. It
was like they were at a loss for choice. "Food, then..." Ci-N said and everybody chuckled. "We're Malay, right ?"
She had a point in that. She's a food lover. It's unlikely she'd refuse food. After talking about their plans on
courting Jay-jayâ€"that I badly want to disagree but I can't. We talked to our main topic and the real reason why
I asked for a meeting. "What's the Gang's answer?" I asked them. "They're especially bold. The others are
asking for a fight date." Denzel answered. "I've already talked to two groups that are willing to negotiate with
you." David said. They looked scared by the threat I made. "The others aren't just giving answers. That's
dangerous." Rory said in worries. "Right now, we can only stop the others from approaching Jay-jay . But not
everyone." Kit said. This is really what those Gagongs want. They want me to start a war to help me or us.
They leave me no choice. "Edrix send them my answer..." I command and he took his laptop. "...My first
warning is just a warm up. Are you ready to see the second one?" I let him add the ones listed. "Rory! Find a
group where we can use the second warning." "I'll take care of it! Thank you!" If they don't know how to stop, I'll
show them how.