Hi guys! I decided to write this because there aren't a lot of Kiryu x Saki stories so I wanted to contribute and save the Kiryu x Saki fans from melancholy madness (lol)! Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Kiryu's POV

Today was Monday… a horrible day because it's the beginning of a new week at school… or my napping place as I call it. Our teacher, who I forgot his name, was explaining some kind of science project we had to do and I was paying attention this time because we were getting paired up randomly by our teacher— just in case my partner was the most unreliable person in the whole freaking country of Japan…*coughHasecough*! Sorry, I needed to cough. Working with people you don't know that well is a pain in the neck and it's not just because I'm socially awkward. If I get paired up with a girl, she'll probably think I'm scary.

"Okay! For the project, you'll be inventing something for the annual invention convention. Only one group will win. You'll need to explain how it works, how you made it, and create a proto-type!" shouted our ever so enthusiastic teacher. The class groaned and so did I. Why did we have to invent something? I have the creativity size of a walnut and that is obviously not going to help.

"Sensei, we have an odd number of students in our class so does that mean there's going to be one group of three?" asked someone.

"Yes there is. To that group, I expect a lot from you," said the teacher sternly, "Now, I'll be going around with a box. Inside there are tiny slips of paper with a number on it. When everyone is done picking, you'll find the person with the same number as yours. That person will be your partner." As I put my hand inside the box, I was praying that I'd get a creative partner…which means it can't be Hase. I picked a slip of paper and unfolded it. It was the number eight.

"Shogo, you got 8? Dang! I got 10," said Hase.

Before I could reply a voice said, "I got 10 too!"

"That's great Fujimiya-san!" said Hase with pure delight in his voice, "We're partners!"

"Hey! I got 10 too!" said a not so happy voice. It was Hajime and he was glaring at Hase. Unlike Fujimiya-san, I already knew what would happen later.

"Kiryu-kun, what number did you get?" asked a voice. I turned around. It was Yamagishi-san.

"Eight," I replied, "why?"

"I got 8 too!" she replied, "We're partners then!"

"They're destined to be together!" said Maiko-san, a friend of Yamagishi-san. I glared at her.

"What do you mean?" asked Yamagishi-san.

"Don't you think it's weird that you two always sit with each other every month after we get new seats? And how you two always eat lunch together?" pressed Maiko-san. Damn, was she annoying or what?

"Coincidence," we both said in unison.

"Everyone! Start brainstorming with your partners! This project is due this Friday!" shouted the teacher. We all groaned. Only 5 days to work on this?!

"Do you have any ideas Kiryu-kun?" asked Yamagishi-san.

"Nope," I said, "you?"

"Well…," said Yamagishi-san, "it's a little embarrassing."

"Doesn't matter," I said.

"Well," she said, "maybe we can have a candy machine."

"How will that work?" I asked.

"Well, we can have tubes with different flavorings in them. Then, you have a thing to adjust which tube the candy goes through for your desired flavor. Then to get the candy out, there can be a slot where it rolls out without getting the entire liquid flavor spilling out," said Yamagishi-san.

"Not bad. We could finish the two essays today and do the proto-type for the rest of the week," I said, "come over two my house after school today." I had trouble saying that. I thought it was awkward when a girl came over but I was afraid that she would forget, leaving me with all the work. Yamagishi-san was surprised too.

"O-okay," she said. As we planned out what we were going to do, all that was left was the essays and the proto-type, which we already planned out.

"Hey, Kiryu-kun," said Yamagishi-san, "is Kaori's group fighting?"

"Seems like it," I said.

"Kaori-chan is so lucky," said Yamagishi-san.

"Why is that?" I asked.

"Even though she's forgetful like me, a lot of people don't tease her. Instead, they want to be her friend," said Yamagishi-san, "Am I a bad person?"

"Why do you need so many friends?" I asked.

"Because I can rely on them," replied Yamagishi-san, "like how I rely on you."

"Okay everyone! I hope you and your partner or partners worked well now, because the work you did today is the biggest part. Planning well is the key!" shouted our teacher. Yamagishi-san smiled at me. I didn't smile because that would be weird for me but I didn't frown either. I just yawned. Hase and Hajime looked depressed. Looks like they didn't get any work done.

"Saki-chan!" shouted Maiko-san, "want to come over to my house today?"

"No," replied Yamagishi-san, "I have to work with Kiryu-kun today."

"By "work" do you mean a date?!" shouted Maiko-san, loud enough for the whole class to hear. I cringed as stares were exchanged. "Listen to me you! If you even hurt my Saki-chan in the slightest way, I'll be sure to roll you over with a damn road roller!" hissed Maiko-san. I sighed and walked out.

"W-wait Kiryu-kun!" shouted Yamagishi-san. As I waited for her to catch up, Hase, Hajime, and Fujimiya-san walked up to us.

"Congrats Saki-chan!" said Fujimiya-san happily, "you're going on your first date!"

"Did you actually believe in that loud mouth? We're just working on the project," I said, clearly annoyed. Yamagishi-san frowned. Maybe she thought I didn't like her at all. I don't hate her, honestly! I'll have to explain to her later…maybe.

"Lucky! Thanks to someone, we couldn't get any work done!" shouted Hase.

"Me?! You were the one who wouldn't agree on the floating phone!" shouted Hajime.

"That's because there's already is a damn floating phone!" shouted Hase.

"So are the water-proof phones!" shouted Hajime.

"Why don't we work at my house?" asked Fujimiya-san, trying to break up the fight.

"Fine by me!" shouted the both of them in unison. Yamagishi-san and I left after that.

"I'm home," I said.

"Sorry for the intrusion," said Yamagishi-san.

"It's okay," I said, "my mom won't mind."

"Is that you Kiryu-kun? Do you have a guest over-oh my! Is this your girlfriend?!" asked my mom happily.

"She's just a classmate. We're working on a project," I replied, blushing a bit, but don't tell anyone.

As soon as Yamagishi-san and I went inside my room, she said, "Were you blushing just now?"

"You were seeing things," I replied, "Let's finish both of the essays today."

"Both?! Is that possible?' asked Yamagishi-san.

"Yamagishi-san, proto-types take a lot of time so I'd rather get the little things out of the way," I replied. I may act lazy, but I like to get things over with.

"Call me Saki," replied Yama— I mean Saki-san.

"Fine by me, Saki-san," I replied as I started taking the notes we took out.

"Forget the honorific," she said happily, "we're friends right?"

"So, Saki… why don't you do the 'How it Works' essay while I do the 'How we Made it'. I already have an image in my head," I said.

"Sure!" shouted Saki, satisfied with herself. I was surprised she didn't forget anything yet.

3 hours later…

We were finally done with both essays and currently, it felt like my eyes were deceiving me.

"You're writing skills…" I said to Saki, "are unbelievably well."

"Hehe," was all she said.

"So tomorrow, I was thinking that we could shop for materials," I said, as I safely put away our hard work.

"Fine by me," replied Saki.

As she walked out the door I did something I couldn't believe I did. "I'll walk you home," I said.

"What?" she asked.

"It's late. Who knows what could be out there," I replied.

Saki smiled at me but said, "I'll call you once I get home," and walked away.

10 minutes later…

"I'm home, Kiryu-kun," said Saki through the phone.

"At least I know you're not dead," I said.

"I'm fine, so don't worry! Maiko-chan won't kill you!" shouted Saki, happily.

"Wait, she wasn't kidding about the whole road roller thing?!" I asked, shocked.

"No. She really has one and it's huge," replied Saki. I dead panned a bit, realizing that I could've died because I let Saki walk home alone.

"About earlier today…" I said.

"Hmm?" asked Saki.

"I'm sorry if I acted like I hated you, because I don't," I said.

"You're…apologizing?" asked Saki.

"Don't get too used to it," I said, "goodnight."

"Goodnight, Kiryu-kun!" said Saki, in her ever so cheerful voice, then we hung up.

"Kiryu-kun! I noticed you called the girl by her first name and without an honorific! How close are you two exactly?" asked my mom.

"Goodnight!" I said. I really didn't want to act like I hated Saki and feel guilty about it again. Don't tell anyone, but she's one of my closest friends…