Unnoticed Gem

Chapter 9: Huge Gatherings

*At the ball*

Haru's POV

Hikari: Maybe Aoi won't come here anymore. She's already late for half an hour.

Haru: I don't think so. Look who's coming.

Hikari: Wait! Is that Aoi?

Haru: Yeah! She's STUNNING!! Kaito did an amazing job.

Aoi: Hello Hikari and Haru! Both of you look AMAZING!

Hikari: Thank you Aoi! You look absolutely beautiful! Look! All eyes are on you.

Aoi: I don't think so. I look very normal to me.

Kaito: Girl! If you keep acting like that. No one will consider being with you.

Aoi: It's fine by me. I just don't want to burden anybody else.

Hikari: Hey you guys! This is a party. Why is the vibe so gloomy all of a sudden?

Haru: Blame Aoi for that. Let's go dance now Hikari!

Hikari: Su..re! Let's talk later Aoi!

Aoi: Ok!

I can't believe how beautiful AOI is.

I almost couldn't contain myself.

Kaito is an Amazing Beautician.

In the end.

I said another very hurtful word to her.

Why can't I be more honest with her?

Kaito's POV

Right now. I am with Aoi!

She's very pretty but also a very troubled person.

It seems like she was hurt by what Haru said to her.

I mean he blamed her for being who she is.

I also think Haru is very shocked about how Aoi looks.

He probably only let me be her date and fixed her so that he could see her wearing makeup and a dress.

He is not honest about his feelings. Just like always.

I feel really bad for the girl with him.

I wonder if she knows.

Since I don't want Aoi's beautiful makeup and dress to be wasted.

I asked Aoi to dance with me.

She rejected me.

Kaito: Do you just reject me Aoi? That's very rude.

Aoi: I'm so sorry Kaito! I just don't know how to dance.

Kaito: It doesn't matter if you can dance or not. Can you please just enjoy this night with me? You're wasting my time you know?

Aoi: I am sorry!

Then suddenly a guy who looks like she knows asked her to dance.

And she freaking accepted his offer.

What the heck?

I don't get this girl.

Junya's POV

I am at the ball right now because Dan invited me.

Gumi is not with me right now because her mother is in the hospital right now because of high blood pressure.

While I was eating the unlimited food.

I saw the most beautiful girl in my entire life.

At first, I didn't know who she was.

If not only for the people that are talking about her.

I will never know who she is.

She is AOI!!

I am so totally shaken.

I just fell in love with the same girl the second time.

Because of how beautiful she is.

I decided to approach her even though she looked like she had a date.

I thought she was going to reject my offer.

I'm so glad she accepted my offer.

My mind was flying as of now while I was dancing with her and looking into her beautiful eyes.

Her smile also made my day.

Haru's POV

I was dancing with Hikari when I saw Aoi dancing with her friend Junya.

That dude is bad news for her.

If only I could dance with her instead.

Dan's POV

I saw Junya dancing with another girl tonight.

I don't know who's the girl but she looks absolutely beautiful.

I'm still gonna get mad at Junya though especially if that girl is his new girlfriend.

So I asked him about it after they danced.

Dan: Who's the girl with you earlier?

Junya: hahaha... You also don't recognize her?

Dan: Who is she then?

Junya: She's AOI! The girl I told you to hire.

Dan: No freaking way... Her beauty is out of this world.

Junya: I know right?

After this conversation, Junya and I looked at each other and then realized we both liked the same girl.

Junya: To be honest with you. I never stop liking her. How about you?

Dan: I was already very interested in her when we were in High School. I just realized I like her after seeing her again because of you.

Junya: I'm so sorry Dan but.. I don't know if I can stay with Gumi any longer. I only dated her because I felt so sorry for her when the two of you broke up.

Dan: I also need to cut off my engagement with Runa as soon as possible.

Junya and Dan: *Sighs*

Dan: I wonder why we are both in a relationship but we're not happy at all Meanwhile Aoi is so single but she's one of the happiest people I have ever known.

Junya: That's just the way she is. That's why we both like her.

Dan: I guess so...

Kaito's POV

Aoi finally accepted my request.

I am dancing with her now.

She smells really good. I wonder why I never noticed her perfume earlier.

It also seems like she already forgot what Haru told her earlier.

She's such a happy-go-lucky person.

While we are dancing I don't know if something unexpected will happen.

Aoi slipped because she stepped on her dress so I tried to catch her but the problem was that I stopped Aoi from falling I was the one who fell while Aoi fell on top of me with her lips on top of mine.

Aoi only realized she was kissing me after maybe 20 seconds.

Because of how embarrassed she was. She walked away.

Meanwhile, I was flabbergasted because she was the first girl I ever kissed. Damn her lips are so soft.

It took 2 minutes for me before I got up.

Since Aoi left. I also left since she's the only reason why I am in the ball in the first place.

I hope Aoi arrived safely at their house.

While on the way home. I can't stop thinking about the kiss.

I'm probably going to be insane because of this new experience I never expected to happen to me.

I just realized my makeup and my other dress are still at their house.

This is bad.

I decided to just get it next time.

Hikari's POV

Everyone is so shocked at what just happened.

I am so happy for Aoi!

Finally, she experience her first kiss.

They look so cute together not gonna lie.

I even took a picture of them kissing.

I wonder what Aoi is going to do when she sees this picture.

Haru's POV

I am so mad at myself.

This is all my fault.

This would never have happened if I hadn't asked Aoi if she was going to the ball.

I am regretting it now because I don't think I can still reach Aoi at this moment.

She's gonna forget I even exist in no time.

Probably because I always act like an asshole to her.

Junya's POV

I can't believe Aoi just had her first kiss.

Whoever that guy is...

He is so LUCKY!

Dan's POV

I'm so glad Runa was not here when it happened.

She's gonna make fun of Aoi.

Damn though! That guy just stole her first kiss.

It should have been me.

The party continued without Aoi and her date.

It lasted till midnight.

The time doesn't matter since it is Sunday today.

Literal rest day.

Hikari's POV

Haru drank too much tonight.

Maybe because he saw Aoi and Kaito kissing.

I hope I'm wrong in my suspicions though.

We arrived at the apartment around 1:30 a.m.

Aoi must be asleep already.

I went to Aoi's room to see if she was asleep or If she was still awake.

I would like to ask her if she's okay or not about what just happened earlier in the party.

I also want to talk to her like I told her earlier.

Because I think she needs to know Haru's secret as soon as possible

So that she can decide whether she wants to live in the house with us or not

When I open the door to her room.

She's not there.

I don't know if I should tell Haru or not.

Because he will only worry about her.

So I just told him that she was already asleep.

We went to bed right after we both took a bath.

Haru's POV

It is now 3 a.m. and for some reason, I still can't sleep.

So I decided to just watch TV for a while. Since there is no work today.

While I was watching TV I noticed that Aoi's bag was missing.

She always hung it on the hanger next to the door when we entered.

Curiosity kills the cat as they say.

I decided to check if Aoi was sleeping.

My heart beat fast when I realized that she was not there.

Hikari lied to me.

Probably because she knew that I would immediately look where Aoi was.

I immediately called Aoi to find out where she was.

She answered my call immediately.

I was very surprised when I found out that she was in Kaito's Apartment right now.

She said she returned Kaito's makeup and dresses because it was too late for Aoi to go back here.

Kaito said that Aoi could sleep in his apartment tonight.

I was so annoyed that I almost threw the remote with such strong force.

Our remote would have been broken if I hadn't stopped myself

I turned off our TV right away and tried to sleep in my room with Hikari even though I still couldn't sleep.

This is Aoi's effect on me.

I need to get rid of her as soon as possible before she messes up my life even more.

Aoi's POV

I didn't think that Kaito would still talk to me today and let me stay at his apartment even though we were both embarrassed earlier because of me.

It's my literal FIRST KISS!!

Even though we both like men.

I am so honored that the very handsome Kaito became my first kiss.

Kaito's POV

Aoi is sleeping in my room tonight.

The first girl I ever took into my home.

I don't know why I feel so nervous.

If only Haru hadn't given my number to Aoi.

I will never have this problem right now.

I can still feel her soft lips.

This is bad.

THE NEXT DAY...

It is 8 a.m. now.

I woke up before Aoi did.

So I cook our breakfast before she wakes up.

She woke up in a really good mood.

I wonder if she still thinks about our kiss last night.

Because I can't stop thinking about it.

I am so f****d.

Aoi's POV

Kaito woke up before me.

He cooked our breakfast for today.

It was really good.

Haru's cooking is still the best though.

I wonder why I am thinking about him at this very moment.

After eating breakfast I thanked and said goodbye to Kaito and then went back home.

When I arrived back home.

I accidentally saw Haru and Hikari kissing.

I immediately go to my room and contemplate what I just saw.

I thought they were just faking their relationship.

After what I just saw I think their relationship is now very legit.

For some reason, my heart is aching though.

This is not a good sign.

I just took a bath and just left after that.

I don't wanna see them make out in front of me again.

Hikari's POV

For some reason, After Haru says good morning to me.

He straight up Kissed me on my lips.

I was so flabbergasted that I couldn't even move.

I noticed that Aoi saw us Kissing though.

Since our bedroom door is open at that time.

I wonder what is she thinking after seeing us kissing.

Does it hurt her feelings or not?

Haru's POV

I purposely waited till Aoi arrived and then woke Hikari up and then Kissed Hikari in front of Aoi.

I am also the one who opened the door to our room so that Aoi can see us when she goes back.

I just want to know Aoi's true feelings about me.

I think my plan works.

She left right after taking a bath.

Without even talking to either me or Hikari.

Hikari's POV

I think about this a lot last night.

Since I can't seem to find a time to talk to Aoi in person.

I just decided to message it to her.

I'm so sorry Aoi!

You deserved to know the truth while I deserved to have Haru just for me.

You're such a nuisance for us.

Aoi's POV

While I was walking away from the apartment.

I received a message from Hikari.

To Aoi:

I'm so sorry to tell you this but, Haru and I lied to you about our relationship before. Were just friends at that time. Because Haru is GAY like Kaito. Haru told me to fake our break up the day you moved in with him because he wanted to know who you truly were before he let you move into his apartment.

You passed the test so don't worry about that too much. He keeps telling me how much he dislikes you

though. He told me many times that if only your not a kind person. He already evicted you from his apartment. He also told me how much he hates your guts. I'm sorry if I am telling you this right now.

I just realized how much you deserved that truth.

PS; Haru wants you out of the apartment now because we can't have our privacy together. You should move out now as soon as possible. We can't have you here any longer.

From; Hikari

My head went black after reading this message.

I already knew that their relationship was fake since I overheard what they talked about before.

But hearing about Haru's real feelings for me just literally broke my HEART.

I stopped thinking after this.

Haru's POV

After Hikari and I ate our breakfast.

I heard a commotion outside.

It seems like there's an accident.

So I run as fast as I can just to see what happened

The people there said a girl just suddenly stopped at the center of the street and got run over.

They say the girl survived but she's in a critical condition.

I was about to leave when I saw the bag next to the blood in the street.

It looks exactly like Aoi's bag.

My blood pressure is so high after what I just saw.

At that moment I realized that it was Aoi that got run over.

I asked the police what hospital they brought the girl to.

Thank God the police are kind enough to tell me what hospital it is.

I called for a taxi right away and went to hospital the police told me.

When I arrived at the hospital. The person at the counter confirmed to me that the girl was Aoi.

I cried.

Because I realized how cruel I was to Aoi.

All those hurtful words I told her are now hunting me.

She's having surgery on her head now.

Please let her survive God!

I still want to tell Aoi how much I love her.

Just give me a second chance. Please!!!

Later on, Hikari also realized what happened and is now waiting for the result of Aoi's operation with me.

At this moment all the people she knows are also here including her sister and her boyfriend but not her parents though. They do hate her I guess.

The operation took 6 hours to finish.

The operation is successful but we still don't know when is she going to wake up again.

Her sister can't stop crying.

She keeps saying Aoi should wake up as soon as possible because her baby is coming soon.

I walked away after that.

Because I felt so helpless.

I could have saved Aoi if I delayed her from leaving earlier even for just 1 second.

It will make a huge difference.

I can't help but just cry in silence after this.

*After 3 months*

I just got a message from Aoi's sister saying that Aoi woke up from her coma today.

She messaged all of us who truly care about Aoi.

Aoi's sister is so shocked when she realizes that most of the people who care about her sister are boys with only 2 girls which is only Hikari and one of Aoi's coworkers in her department.

Airi's POV (Aoi's sister)

I can't believe my sister has this many admirers.

She is dense if she never realized any of them like her. The only person I'm intrigued about is Uryuu though.

I can't believe his here.

Does he not care about his wife and son?

Does his wife even know his here?

Also, I didn't message him about my sister waking up.

How did he know?

Airi: Uryuu! Why are you here?

Uryuu: I wanna see and talk to Aoi!

Airi: I'm so sorry but I will not allow you to.

Uryuu: Why can't I?

Airi: You already know the reason why.

Uryuu: It doesn't matter

Airi: It matters.

Dan: What is the reason?

Junya: Yeah! We wanna know.

Airi: He is her First Love but she rejected him.

Junya: Woah!

Uryuu: She is also my First Love that's why I'm here.

Airi: You hurt her enough. That's why you should go now. We don't need you here. Just go home with your Kid and Wife. They need you the most.

Uryuu: They don't need me at all. My own Family and My Wife keep bullying me. That's why I'm here. I don't want to go back there anymore.

Dan: I don't think Aoi will want you either.

Junya: Yeah! She told me how much you mean nothing to her anymore. You're just a part of her past.

Uryuu: I don't mind coming from her past. At least I can be with her in the present now.

Airi: No, you can't. You are just a narcissistic person who will not stop until you get what you want. That's not love. You're just being an asshole.

Uryuu: I don't mind being an asshole for Aoi.

Airi: Ewwww.. Uryuu!! You are crazy!

Then the doctor says we can talk to my sister now.

The moment my sister saw Uryuu. My sister Aoi can't contain herself.

Aoi: Go away Uryuu!! I don't need you here.

Uryuu: Just a little bit Aoi! Let me be with you just a little bit.

Aoi: Go the f**k AWAY!! GO AWAY!!!

Uryuu left while crying after my sister rejected him. He looks very pitiful. I do think he deserved what happened to him though. I hope he will leave my sister alone after this.

Uryuu’s POV

I don’t know why Aoi does not want me anymore. I thought I still had a chance on her since I could still see her looking at me from time to time.

I know she lives far away from us now but, if it means, I can be with her. It doesn't matter how far it is.

I wonder what can i do to get her trust in me again.

I decided to leave for a little while so that I could calm myself down.

Aoi's POV

I saw Uryuu when I woke up and my day was ruined instantly.

I can't believe he knows where am i.

I never told anyone about it except my sister since I wanted her to know.

Is she the one who told him where am i?

Airi: I am so happy you are awake now Aoi! You make all of us worry. Can you tell us what happened?

Aoi: I'm sorry but, Even I, don't even remember what happened.

Shunya: It's probably because of the shock.

Aoi: Yeah!.. Maybe!

Dan: Go back to work when you feel like you can OK?

Aoi: Absolutely Boss! How many days am I in a coma?

Dan: It's...

Airi: It's not days but months. 3 months to be exact.

Aoi: Holy s**t! ?

Shunya: Hahaha!!! Aoi!! You just woke up from your coma but you're already full of energy now. ?

Aoi: Am I? That's just me I guess.

Shunya: Definitely! We love you like that though.

Dan: Did you just confess your love to her Shunya?

Shunya: Maybe! Why not?

Aoi: ....

Dan:...

Airi: I freaking knew it. There is no way all of you are just here just because you like her as a friend. I mean most of you are here every week. Specially Haru!

Haru: ....

Aoi: It's only because Haru is my friend and nothing else. Right, Haru?

Haru: ...Ahm....Yeah! I have a girlfriend now. It's her friend Hikari! Were already together before her accident happened.

Airi: Ow....that's too bad. To be honest I like the two of you to be together based on how he treats you Aoi! He helped me and my husband a lot. But I guess that's impossible now. I guess I'm just delulu. Hahaha...

Aoi: Airi! Stop shipping me with anyone you like.

Airi: How can you meet the love of your life if you always like that Aoi!

Aoi: It doesn't matter if I don't have a boyfriend. I can take care of myself.

Dan: I don't think you will be able to survive on your own Aoi. Especially In the attitude you have right now.

Aoi: Who cares!

Dan: I care about you...

Airi: Wait! Is this another confession and it's from her boss? This is exciting!! A love triangle.

Aoi: I don't think so. Dan hated me a lot even when we were still in High School just because of my friend of that time who became his Fiance.

Dan: You're wrong Aoi because I already liked you even way back then. I never told anyone because I knew they would bully her more if they knew.

Aoi: ....

Airi: Wow my sister is speechless about what you just said. She's spacing out. Are you still there Aoi? AOI!!

Aoi: .....ah...I'm still here.

Dan: Ha ha ha ha!! I always love how clueless you are Aoi! YOU'RE SO CUTE!!

Aoi: (Passed out)

That's the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me.

I passed out just because my boss told me I was cute.

I need to step up my dating game.

I also need to look for a new place to stay. Because I can't live with Haru and Hikari anymore.

My heart will explode if I stay there.

AFTER 2 DAYS...

Hikari's POV

Aoi move-out today. Maybe she can remember what happened to her. She can't even look me in the eye.

She's now living on her own near the company where she and Haru are working.

I'm just really glad. They are not in the same department. Aoi might take Haru away from me. I don't want that.

Haru is only mine. No one can take him away from me.

Haru's POV

I am so glad Aoi woke up from her coma. The only problem is, she doesn't even remember what happened that day. Her entire memory of that day just vanished. At least that's what she said. But to be honest I think she can remember everything. Maybe what happened to her is my fault. I don't know if I'm right or wrong. But I hope it's not my fault. I know that we always fight for no reason because I don't know how to get along with her. Because I don't want to be embarrassed in front of her. I want her to think good of me no matter what happens.

I hope she still accepts me as her friend even if I'm guilty of what happened to her.

Aoi's POV

For some reason, the only person that I am thinking about is Haru. Do I like him now? We always fight but why do I miss our fights? Have I fallen for him?

At this time all I can think about is ending my life because it was too late when I realized that I love him. Being handsome was nothing to me before but right now all I see is his handsome face in my head and his cute smile. Damn, I'm definitely in love. No freaking way...

2 Months later...

It's been two months since I moved out and the only time I see Haru is if his Team and my Team need to be together for something. I guess it's better this way than seeing him every day. Because I will never be able to focus if he is always close to me.

Haru's POV

Whenever I see Aoi! She always ignores me. Did she hate me or not? She only talks to me when she needs to. We kept arguing before so it would make sense why she was ignoring me. Why am I hurting though? She is fine now. She seems happier than ever before. Then, Why do I feel so empty right now? I should be happy like she did. Should I pursue my feelings for her even though I already have a girlfriend? Why am I talking and asking too many questions like this in myself? Am I going insane? Just because of a girl I couldn't have. ?

Hikari's POV

After Aoi left. Haru starts acting cold to me. He mostly acts mad at me these days. He doesn't even want to cuddle with me anymore. If only I got rid of Aoi quickly. All these things will never happen. I'm probably married to Haru by now.

Daiji's POV

One of my employees, who had recruited Aoi before, informed me that Aoi had been in an accident three months ago and only returned to work this week. She mentioned casually seeing Aoi bedridden two months ago when her grandma was also hospitalized. According to her, Aoi's younger sister tearfully shared the details of what happened when asked, painting a poignant picture of the ordeal.

With a strong desire to see Aoi today, I'm planning to visit her without my fake fiancée, Gigi, knowing. To create an opportunity, I've fabricated the need to attend to a job elsewhere, allowing me to spend some time with Aoi discreetly.

*At the Makino Management*

Daiji: I'm searching for Miss Aoi! Could you please let her know that I'd like to talk to her?

Staff: What is your name, sir?

Daiji: Fujiwara Daiji!

Staff: Alright, sir! Let me call Miss Aoi first.

Daiji: Sure!

Nurse: *Dials Aoi's Number*

Aoi pick it up right away.

Aoi: This is the Obituary Department. How may I help you?

Staff: I am the staff from the counter. A guy named Fujiwara Daiji is looking for you here. He said he wants to talk to you.

Aoi: I don't have an appointment with him today. Tell him to go.

Staff: Sure! *Hangs up*

Daiji: What did she say?

Staff: She wants you to leave because she doesn't have an appointment with you today.

Daiji: Tell her I don't need an appointment to talk to her.

Staff: She already hung up, sir. I can't do anything else for you now.

Daiji: No way...

Staff: If you want to talk to her, sir, just wait until her work is done. She will talk to you.

Daiji: I guess so... I'll wait for her outside. Thank you for assisting me today.

Staff: No problem, sir!

I waited for Aoi outside until her work was done, dedicating about 5 hours just to see her again.

Daiji: You're finally here, Aoi! Long time no see!

Aoi: Long time no see too, Daiji! By the way, why are you here, and what do you want from me?

Daiji: I can't talk to you about it here. Can we discuss it in the nearby Starbucks instead? People keep looking at us.

Aoi: Sure! It's your treat then...

Daiji: Sure! Why not? Since I'm the one who invited you.

Aoi: Let's go then!

Daiji: Of course!!

*At the Starbucks*

Aoi: So... What do you want from me?

Daiji: Ahmm... Do you remember my employee who wanted to hire you before?

Aoi: Yes! Of course!! Why?

Daiji: She told me you got in an accident 3 months ago. I just want to make sure you are okay now.

Aoi: Well, my body is certainly fine, but my mental health isn't.

Daiji: What do you mean?

Aoi: I never told this to anyone other than my doctor. I remember everything about the accident, every bit of it. Others thought I had forgotten everything about that day because that's what I told them.

Daiji: Why did you lie to them?

Aoi: Probably because I don't want them to pity me, especially Haru!

Daiji: Who's Haru?

Aoi: The guy whom I fell in love with.

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To be continued...

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AUTHOR'S NOTE:

Apologies if there are any errors or if I had to revise parts of this chapter. It was entirely my fault. I appreciate your understanding.