Homework: Days After, a Haruhi Suzumiya fic
A/N: Well after getting so much positive feedback from all my reviewers and loads and loads and loads and LOADS of requests and questions from people 'will you write another one/make a sequel?' I gave it some thought and eventually said 'well, why the heck not give it a shot?' This will be a test run however, if I feel this story will be successful, you could be seeing more chapters, still that will depend on how I feel this story is going and the feedback I receive as well. Anyhow, let's get going!
Today was Friday again.
Needless to say, it had been a week and a bit after the night with Tsuruya-san and I.
Since then, we had kept in contact with each other in the hallway while going to class. Unfortunately, this had been our ONLY form of contact with one another. Thanks to Haruhi, I was being dragged to the club room every day after school. It's not to say I don't enjoy the club activities, it's just that I wanted to spend some more time with Tsuruya. But I had a bad feeling that what went on was going to be a one off and nothing more was to come of it.
The question now was this; do I ask her out on a date? Is she even interested in another night together?
On the way to school this morning, Itsuki had caught up with me on foot as I was riding my bike to school.
"So Kyon, when do you think you'll be seeing Tsuruya-san again?" He asked with a curious expression on his face.
"You asked me that the other day, and to clarify, what business is it of yours anyway?" Some people are just too nosy.
"Well, I'm just looking out for you. If Suzumiya-san gets wind of this, you do realise that she could easily bend the current state of the world to one that reflects jealousy and anger. She might even want to kill you too. Remember, it was because of you that she had the idea to start this club in the first place because she wanted to explore new and interesting possibilities. Do you really want to be the one that causes the end of the world because you didn't tell her?"
I clicked my tongue in frustration. "But even if I do tell her, she might suddenly implode on me anyway. But I don't even know when this going to go frankly, so whether she wants to get rid of me is anyones guess."
Itsuki didn't look too best pleased with my response. "All I'm saying is Kyon that I don't want have to tell the Agency about this. They could have my head as well as yours if something bad were to happen because you didn't keep Suzumiya-san in check."
I didn't like where this was going. In check!? What am I, her owner!? "Hold on! Since when did I take any form of instruction from anyone!? This is ridiculous!"
"Not my words Kyon; the people upstairs. And didn't you forget about Nagato-san as well? She knows EVERYTHING that goes on around her, so you can't even mask what was going on. Don't be surprised if she starts getting suspicious…"
I took a deep breath, exhaling slowly. Itsuki was right. Nagato would figure out anything and I would barely have to make eye contact with her to know what she had already figured out.
The clock showed 1pm when the bell rang for lunch. Being such a nice day out, I sat out on the lawn in front of campus eating. Oddly enough by now, Haruhi should've dragged me from the comfort of my lunch before hording me off to the club room; but she hadn't. I wonder what's keeping her today?
"Hey Kyon-kun!"
A familiar voice snaps me out of my thoughts. I look up to see none other but Tsuruya-san smiling with that little fang of hers.
"Ah, hi Tsuruya-chan, how are you?"
"I'm good-nyoro! Boring class just before but hey, thought about you and presto! Work's done!" She sits down next me, getting closer and comfortable; that lovely long hair of hers gently brushing my arm with a silky, smooth touch. It's only been a week, and wow I have missed this feeling.
"Hey Tsuruya, sorry about that not keeping in contact…I have missed you…" I gesture my arm around her waist and she snuggles into my shoulder, our fingers interconnecting as she does. I'm feeling the same warmth as I did last week…am I falling for her? No it's only been a week! People don't fall that fast!
"I have to…I mean, I really enjoyed our time together last week and I want to know more about you. You're so interesting and polite…" She turns her head ever so slightly, gazing up at me.
"Hm?" What is she staring at?
"You have really nice eyes too. Kinda cute really, hehe."
I'm turning beetroot at this moment. Did she really just compliment me? I know my history with girls hasn't been THAT good but this is really surprising! Wait what the hell am I saying? I got enough of a surprise at her house!
Tsuruya notices I'm blushing and pulls such an innocent face at me. I think I'm gonna die at this rate from this cuteness.
"Kyon-kun, do you like me?" She asks sweetly, her face leaning in closer to mine.
"I….I…." Do I tell her the truth? I should be honest, but what if I later find out I'm wrong? C'mon, should this really be a time for doubting?
"Hm?" She pouts, placing her index finger on her lip.
Damn the cuteness is overloading here! That, and I can't help but notice the leggings she has wearing with her school skirt; very Aztec in the design and its showing off well…wait what!? This is no time to be perving! You were asked a question, she wants an answer!
"Tsuruya-chan…I…" I don't know, I don't know….
"Kyon?"
I look over to my right and I see none other than Mikuru standing there watching the both us. At this point, it looks so obvious Tsuruya and I are about to kiss.
"Mikuru?"
We both disconnect our hands from one another.
"Mikuru, what's up?"
She looks worried. "Erm…Suzumiya-san sent me to find you…she wants you in the clubroom right away…"
Great, this is just awful. I'm confused about what to say this rate to either of them. Dammit, talk about bad timing! Now Tsuruya thinks I'm gonna be abandoning her for Haruhi!
She looks at me, slightly saddened. Okay, Kyon, think about this for a moment…say the wrong thing and you've screwed everything up.
I quickly pull her into a hug. "Meet me in the café in town after school, we'll spend some more time then okay?" I whisper gently in her ear.
She looks at me, and nods. "Okay." She replies softly. As a small token, I kiss her on the cheek.
We both get up and hug again before she sets off in the other direction. Mikuru speaks when she is out of ear shot.
"Kyon…um…what was going on between you two?"
Great, I can't say no to Mikuru, she's too sweet!
"Um…well…" Come on, don't lie to the girl, she's your friend and has saved your life on more than one occasion!
"Kyon-kun, are you and Tsuruya-san going out or something?"
Great, way to ask me so bluntly!
I take a deep breath. "Mikuru, I know what you saw looks…odd. But you cannot tell Haruhi about this. You of all people would know what she would do if she found about this!"
Mikuru only nods. "Okay, I'll help you keep this a secret. But be careful okay?"
That was odd. I'd never seen her so calm like this. Unless…what if she knows something she's not telling me?
"But right now. " She continues. "Let's go upstairs to the clubroom okay?"
I follow her lead. The faster today is over and done with, the quicker I can see Tsuruya. But little did I know, I was going to be in for a surprise.
First chapter ahoy! Hope everyone enjoyed reading!
Coming in Chapter 2, Kyon gets more than he bargained for when Haruhi proposes possibly the clubs most bizarre idea yet; afterward, Kyon manages to get to the coffee shop, but all is not as it seems as his actions are seen by a mysterious stranger...stay tuned for this and more in Chapter 2: Dog Day Afternoon