The Cowardly Yuria

Chapter 17 We Are Friends

When the hour of rest arrived Imel who could not help himself immediately approached Yuri, he had not been able to talk Yuri took out a box of supplies while saying "Let's eat".

Stifled at the smile that Imel rarely saw on Yuri's face a few seconds later tearfully he nodded, Yuri got up and was about to leave but Rapka called.

" I'm glad you're in school again" she said with a smile.

Anyone can say that until it can be a stale base, but because Rapka who said it her heart seemed to stop for a few seconds.

This time Yuri did not want to run away while hiding her red face behind her hair, looking at Rapka gratefully she smiled and nodded meaning that she was also happy to be back at school.

As usual Imel was very well-buffed with many of his stories, occasionally jokingly making Yuri smile.

"Do you want to come to practice today?" ask Imel.

"Yes," said Yuri did not want to miss the new golden period he realized.

Imel smiled happily, grateful that Yuri remained Yuri whom he had known Imel had promised to refrain from imposing his will so as not to bother.

So during training he even helped Yuri a lot, such as when taking the ball.

After their training, Yuri who then walked to pick up her bike in the parking lot was quite surprised to see Rapka standing alone there.

"You want to go together?" ask Rapka.

Blushes

Yuri's butterfly peep as if in a hot water flush to redden, Rapka's question may sound ordinary in the ears of others but for Yuri it was like a date.

Subjecting his face to shame he could only walk to pick up a bicycle and stand beside Rapka in exchange for a Yes answer, they walked together while guiding a bicycle.

"Pulse... Yuri, I'm so sorry for your parents' departure" Rapka said slowly.

Yuri had heard many condolences, but hearing from Rapka made her heart feel better.

He thanked her in a soft voice to dampen her trembling.

Nothing came out of their mouths until they came to the gate, and they parted because of the different direction of their house.

Riding the bike calmly Yuri enjoyed every gust of wind that hit her face, evading the fresh air that was more cold because the night was coming soon.

Arriving at the home Grandma greeted with a friendly smile, she asked about how school was today while preparing dinner.

Yuri did not talk much as usual but from her face grandma knew she was happy, now she has returned to her routine.

Waking up early to make two provisions during the break as usual he handed one provision for Imel, but the face of Imel seemed unhappy to receive the provision.

Makes Yuri think Imel does not like his cooking today.

Immediately various negative questions popped up in his head, making him lose his appetite.

"I don't want to bother you anymore, so you don't have to do this for me. Tomorrow I'll bring your own food supplies" explained Imel.

"Why is that?" ask Yuri who doesn't understand.

"I've been too much with you! I've always troubled you and that must be the reason why.you didn't want to go to school yesterday, because I. must be because of me... " suhut Imel who was upset with him until tears flowed on his cheeks.

This was the first time Yuri had seen Imel cry, she had not expected that Imel would be so attentive to her in such a way.

"You are my best friend, who never complained or spoke ill of me to anyone else. I want to continue to be friends with you because of that. "Imel's words can not be resolved because his crying is getting tight.

Yuri who did not expect that Imel also considered him a friend was certainly moved to hear him, suddenly he clasped Imel's hand which made him surprised.

"I'm happy when I see your happy face when I eat my cooking, I'm happy when you keep talking to me, I'm happy when you take me to the game and join the volleyball club. It was exhausting, but I always enjoyed every moment with you. You were the first one to help me, call my name and pay attention to me. So how could I feel the hassles while I'm happy to do it?" yuri said with a sincere smile.

"Yuri." call Imel slowly.

One tight hug Imel suddenly gave, making Yuri startled to asphyxiate. But then they laughed together, enjoying the provisions that Yuri made with all her heart.

Remaining two more weeks to the tournament, this time Yuri did not want to laze. Although he is only a reserve player but he will do his best for his team, so he continues to train his abilities.

When the training was finished he found Imel who was still at home training back to the field after taking his bag, Yuri who saw the fire burning spirit body Imel was aroused and finally joined the training as well.

While Rapka who waited for Yuri to finish training still stood in the parking lot while occasionally looking at the door, knowing the members of the women's volleyball club had finished training he was quite surprised because Yuri had not yet appeared.

Until finally nightfall Yuri and Imel who had been feeling hungry only realized that they had been training too long, they quickly cleared the field and immediately ran out before the security guards scolded them for not coming home either.

Walking together to the parking lot they were shocked to see Rapka standing there, as their eyes met Yuri immediately threw away her face in embarrassment.

"Why are you guys so long?" ask Rapka.

"Hehe we are too excited to exercise until we forget the time" said Imel with a small laugh.

"It's in for dinner, how about we go to the tavern?" ask Rapka.

"Come on!" imel cheered.

He leads the way in front while Rapka waits for Yuri to take her new bike running together, Yuri is eager to ask why Rapka has not come home but her mouth seems to be on glue until it can not be opened.

Arriving at the nearest store they ordered three servings of noodles, Imel who had been starving since then immediately ate even though it was still hot.

Of course it makes his tongue hot until he has to drink, the noise made by Imel also invites their laughter.