Already I was late to school. My daily headache was worse than usual, I forgot to turn on the heater which made me sleep in a cold room, and I slept in a weird position, making my neck and back hurt. My hair was messily tied up, and my uniform's bow was at a crooked angle. I finished my homework at least. I think.
I ran onto the school campus with only ten minutes left. I slowed to a walk, releasing a breath I didn't know I held. I brushed my purple bangs out of my face and decided to fix my red bow.
I came to a stop, admiring my school. Iwatobi was a talented school, with an amazing swim team. Although the team was fairly new, they had already made it passed preliminaries. It was an amazing accomplishment, giving the new club more popularity and fans. They weren't nobodies anymore. I was proud that I went to this school. There many other clubs of course, like the art club, which I was in, but it was common and didn't require so much hard work. Well maybe it did. I believe it depends on the person.
Huffing and puffing tore my gaze from the school, to the two upperclassmen that ran behind me. "Makoto! Wait!" I heard one second year say. It took me a few moments to register what happened after. I felt something collide with me, making me land on my left wrist. I felt a small pain from it. I looked up to see shocked green eyes. The other boy had ran into me, and was being held up by his friend, who grabbed him by the arm. "That's why I told you to wait," he mumbled.
"Aah! I'm so sorry!" The green eyed one yelled and bowed apologetically. I recognized them. It suddenly clicked. The two upperclassmen before me were the one and only Haruka and Makoto from our school's swim club.
"Ah that's ok," I laughed. "No biggy, I'm fine," I smiled and got up, picking up my bag with my right hand.
"Are you sure?"
"Yup! Totally fine!" I saluted.
Haruka-senpai tapped on Makoto-senpai's arm. "Ah! We're going to be late! Sorry again! Bye!" Makoto said, and ran off with Haru close behind.
I chuckled, and look down at my wrist. It should be fine, it wasn't broken. I quickly hurried to class without another thought.
With one minute to spare, I arrived at my class. Instantly I was bombarded. "Chizuru-chan! Where were you!" My friend, Gou, who liked to be called Kou, cried out.
"I slept in and then Makoto-senpai ran into me at the school gates. I would have been here five minutes ago," I laughed and set my bag on my desk. I turned to the to Rei who stood next to Nagisa's desk and Nagisa. "Good morning, Nagisa-kun, Rei-kun," I greeted them both. I was friends with Nagisa, but not so much with Rei. I didn't think he didn't like me, I just didn't have much in common with him. Although he did insist I drop formalities with him. My personality was more like Nagisa's, although he had some things in common with Rei.
I sighed. My headache wasn't getting any better. The teacher walked in, and we began class.
The bell rang, and Kou left with Rei and Nagisa. I had forgotten a lunch and I was currently broke, so with nothing better to do, I took a walk around the campus. I had my sketchbook under my arm and a pencil in my pocket. I suddenly found my self at a part of the school I hadn't been to yet. The pool. I walked through the gates, and stood near the water.
I liked to swim and I was fairly good at it, but I hated swimming competitively. I began to sit down, accidentally using my left hand as a support. I yelped. Bad idea. I shook my wrist and took my pencil out of my pocket, placing my sketchbook on my lap. I studied my surrounding area. Then I began to draw.
I was completely absorbed in my drawing that I almost didn't register that the bell had rung. I silently picked up my two things, ignoring the dull ache in my wrist and head, and walked back to class.
Class had been boring as usual. We had to be in a group of three. Kou was with Nagisa and Rei again, and I was left with two people who didn't do anything. It was completely normal and didn't bother me at all. I zoned out as I opened my shoe locker and switched my shoes. I started walking home.
I didn't notice Haru and Makoto behind me, so Makoto's voice made me jump when he spoke up, "I'm sorry about this morning!" He had ended up I front of me, his head bowed.
His sudden appearance made me yelp. "Aha, it's fine," I smiled. I couldn't just tell him he probably sprained my wrist, and it was by accident. "No harm done." I was going to wrap it once I got home, if my parents weren't there. I shuddered at the thought of them being under the same roof, let alone a room. "Ah anyways, I should head home," I stated. I had no idea how to leave. Just say bye, I gtg. I don't think that would work all to well.
Makoto lifted his head and his emerald green eyes met my darker ones, and he smiled apologetically. "Ah, same for us," he replied, motioning towards Haru. "We'll see you around then."
"Mmh," was all I replied with. Makoto and Haru walked off as I waved them goodbye with my free hand. 'Muuuu. Now I have to go home,' I thought to myself. I mindlessly kissed a pebble that went bouncing of another rock. I started to walk in a similar direction as the two older boys. They probably lived nearby and I just never noticed it.
I soon stood in front of my house. It was a simple home on the outside. The inside was a different matter. Three younger siblings and two parents who forgot how to get along with one another. They were all rowdy, but I loved them nonetheless. I loved them but I didn't like them.
The moment I opened the door my 8 year-old sister came running down the stairs to me yelling, "Chi-Chaaaaaan! Do my haaaaiiir!" My sister fairly looked like me, but had some of our fathers traits as well.
"Yes, yes. Did you finish your homework yet? I can't do your hair until your done." It was my job to care for my siblings, for my mom worked long stressful hours. My father likes to leave the house for a few weeks before coming back and leaving after a few more days. He still goes to his job and still financially supports us, but he never supported us as a family. I didn't hate him for that. I knew he loved us.
"Uwwwah! Nee-chan! I just wanted a break," my sister whined.
I took my shoes off and started walking to my room, little sister close behind. "You can have a break. But I have my own homework that I need to start," I said and dropped my bag on my bed once we reached my room. "If you finish your homework and I still have time this evening before making dinner, I'll do your hair."
I heard her huff in defeat and scamper away. I quietly let my hair down and took my papers out of my bag. I sat myself down at my table and began my simple homework.