Chapter 48

"What can't you say in front of me? What the hell are you hiding?" Ryu asked Haruto. He looked pissed. As if he wanted to just wring Haruto's neck. It made me wonder what would have happened if I hadn't woken up when I did. "I witnessed what happened with him. Why can't you tell me? And what makes you think you can kick me out?"

"Because I don't trust you!" Haruto pointed out flat. He was equally pissed. "Because you're new here and you know nothing about us. I don't trust you one bit and I have every right to kick you out because I'm his best friend!"

Ryu was livid. "Well I'm his b-"

"Ryu" I called, quickly cutting him off. I went pale as I realized what he was about to say. He must have realized it too for he cursed under his breath. I didn't want him to leave but he had to. "I think you should go Ryu"

The hand on my head went rigid. I didn't look at him when I said those words. I kept my eyes on my twiddling thumbs. I couldn't bear to see what expression w