Chapter 10:

She didn't have any clothes on...

Under The Shattered Eclipse


Its currently the summer season, Hiroshi and Yuki's schools both have given them the summer vacation. Although summer vacation is usually very exciting, it is not so much enjoyable for Hiroshi and Yuki, as they have little to no friends. A few days ago, they exchanged contact information and now they are quite aquatinted to each other. They often message each other.

Oh, seems like Yuki sent a message.

"I am bored..."

Well, it's pretty normal to have nothing to do in a summer vacation. What should Hiroshi do? He has nothing to do at home too. As he was thinking of it, someone rang on his door. Who might it be? He has no relatives who would come to his house at this time.

He goes and opens the door. Seems like it was none other than, Yuki. That was quick of her to come to his place.

"What are you doing here?"

"I told you, I am bored."

"Well, anyways..."

It is not that much shocking for Hiroshi now, because Yuki often comes to his house. Its like a hanging spot for them now. He doesn't mind though. Unless doesn't hamper his normal lifestyle, it's okay for him.

Well, Yuki goes to his house mostly because the place she works is closer to his house than hers, so she comes to his house to rest. Sometimes she even stays for a night or two. It has become normal. The times Yuki comes, she does all the cooking, so its all good.

"So, why did you come here?"

"Nothing special really. I thought I have seen some games that we can play to pass time."

"Really? I have games?"

"I think I saw some when I last cleaned your house. Again, look at this mess. You never learn, do you?"

"I wanna see what games I own too."

"Thats some old games. I don't know if it will work. But firstly, I need to clean this mess."

She starts cleaning the room. In the meantime Hiroshi was searching for some games that Yuki was talking about. As he was searching, he found something that sparked a new memory of his past...

It was the time when he got a present from his mother. It was a PS3. It was not much, but his mother saved a lot to buy it for him. It was when all his friends were talking about it. But he was the only one to be left out. He was sad, but he knew the condition of his family, so he kept quiet. But he couldn't help himself when he saw the PS3 which was displayed at a shop. But he didn't say anything. Of course her mother noticed it. So she decided to save up some money and gift him one. She didn't know that one also needs to buy the games for it too, but when she gave it to him he was very shocked and happy at the same time. He didn't care if he had games or not, he was very happy that his mother went all the way just for him to be happy.

He would always kept it safe from his father to find out. Luckily, he didn't find out.

"Oh, I forgot about this one."

Yuki comes out to see what was there that Hiroshi was talking about. She was joyed when she saw the PS3 that was there. It meant they can play games.

"Its great! Now where are the games?"

"I have none."

"Huh?"

Their conversation interrupted by another ring at the doorbell. Hiroshi goes to check while Yuki was investigating the PS3 of its condition. It is very dusty and they didn't know if it still works or not.

In the meantime, it was Hiroshi's friends that came to his house. They thought there was none home, as Hiroshi lives alone. But then they saw Yuki. She was wearing simple clothing, so they were quite... surprised. She looked good. In fact, too good.

"How long do you guys plan to look at her? You trying to make her uncomfortable or what?", Hiroshi told in a calm voice.

I think I haven't introduced Hiroshi's friends yet. Well, this is the perfect time.

Katsuro Yuuji, the fun type. A little bit air headed sometimes, but a good guy. He plays a lot of games too. He has orange hair and good height.

Shichiro Ren, the calm type. He is not an introvert, but avoids talking than necessary. He is helpful, and is in the school's baseball team. Has usual black hair. He is very strong.

Akito Ryoichi, the helpful type. He is in friendly type with almost everyone. He helps the teacher, but he is not the teachers pet. He is the type of guys who has no enemies.

And then there comes Hiroshi. The introvert type. Well, they kind of adopted him to the friend group...

Seeing them come to the house, Yuki decided to be nice and went to prepare some barley tea. Its a new type of barley tea that she came up with herself. She treats herself with it during super hot days. It is really delicious.

Hiroshi was hungry. He went to the fridge to check if something was there.

"You hungry? If you want, I can make something."

"That would be good."

Those three were seeing the two together. They look perfect. Hiroshi comes and sits with them, but then they start teasing him.

"She looks like a perfect housewife. You are lucky."

They also noticed a change in Hiroshi's behaviour. He is now more responsive and answers without delay. He has been eating healthy too.

"Hiroshi, I didn't know you had a PS3."

"I have it, but I don't know if it works."

"It works. I've tried it. But where are the games?"

"I have none."

"Huh?"

Yuki had the same expression. But Yuuji wasn't giving up. He went out and brought his games that he had for the PS3. It is a waste to keep a PS3 without playing games after all. And as he sold his old PS3, he didn't need those games. So he gave them to Hiroshi.

They had a great time playing games. Yuki also joined too. It was a great time. Until Ren said something...

"Don't you think you are forgetting something?"

"What?", Yuuji said.

"We came here for the same purpose. Don't forget that.", said Ryoichi.

Yuuji then remembered. They came here for the homework. That summer vacation homework was kind of hard. So they came to Hiroshi to help. He didn't mind it. Yuki was just sitting beside Hiroshi and seeing him teach them.

Time passes by. They decide to take a break. In the meantime, Ryoichi said,

"We will soon become second years, huh?"

"Oh yeah. I totally forgot.", Yuuji said.

"Its coming close?", Hiroshi asked.

"Yes."

He became curious as to Yuki's condition. Are they becoming second years too?

"Is the same for you, Yuki?"

"Yes."

"I see."

After some time, Hiroshi's friends leave. Now its for just the two of them again. Well, Yuki is staying for the night there that day. Hiroshi was trying out those games when Yuki went into the bath. She was tired for some reason, so a bath was perfect. She wanted some free time alone too. She went to the bathtub.

In the meantime, Hiroshi felt the natural call. He went to the bathroom. Yuki, at that time, also went out of the bath. She didn't have any clothes on, nor any towel. She was completely naked. And Hiroshi saw her at that position. She didn't scream, nor did she slap him. She just asked,

"What are you doing here?"

"I just wanted to go to the bathroom."

"Did you see?"

"Unfortunately, yes."

"I meant the injuries."

"Yes. I saw those too."

Her whole body was covered in marks of beating and cuts. Some places had stitches too. It was a horrible sight.

"Those are my past traumas.", said her.

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