Hi there ! That's Tory for you ! I was supposed to upload this story like ages before, but I had troubles with my computer, so... Sorry~
Here is our little plot : Kaimei High is organizing a prom. Clueless of her allusions, Bossun hurts Himeko's feelings. But it looks like he's not her only prince...
I remember you that Sket Dance doesn't belong to me ! Jun does, though =D
And I also remind you that English isn't my native language, I'm French, so please take this in consideration if you see weird sentences ^_^
' A prom ? What do you mean ? '
It was a hot summer day in the Sket Dan clubroom and Himeko just came in, rather excited.
' It means what it means ! The student council decided that we should have a prom since it will give us tons of unforgettable memories ! You can come only if you're accompanied, so... '
Himeko blushed a bit, nervously playing with her fingers, but Bossun, oblivious as always, didn't notice at all.
'Oh ... That means that I'll probably have to avoid Roman for a few times ... And I guess Saaya might ask me ... What a pain ... And how about you, Himeko ? Do you have anyone you're going with ?'
The embarrassment had now turned into a full rage. She glared at him with a cold look.
'Switch, do you already have a partner ?'
'Sorry, I already told someone I'd come with her. I thought you were...'
'But we're not.' interrupted Himeko.
On times like this, she would usually exchange conspirator looks with Bossun, trying to guess who Switch's partner could be. And they would conclude that it was Yuuki-san, because it would be the awkwardest combination ever.
But we weren't on times like this, Himeko feeling furious and humiliated, Bossun still clueless and wondering what was this sudden change of mood.
'Sorry, I guess I have to come home earlier today. See you tomorrow.'
She almost ran away, her eyes filling with tears, her heart throbbing in her chest. It's not that she couldn't explain what she was feeling, it was that she didn't want to. Especially because she hated him right now.
You're such a jerk ! You're the worst ever !.
Meanwhile, in the clubroom, Switch typed on his synthesizer.
'You know no delicacy at all'
'Eh ? Why ?'
And the girl kept running. She felt so bad, she hated the entire world. And maybe more. Lost in her dark thoughts, she bumped into someone.
'Oh, sorry miss, I didn't see... But ... Hime-chan ?'
Still angry, she gave the cold look at the one who could call her by such a nickname. But her anger melted away as she recognized him.
'Jun-kun ?
Jun was a boy from her school when she lived in Osaka. They were in the same class, and, if not best friends, they were still quite close.
'What a surprise to see you here !'
'I should be the one telling this ! I mean, this is my city, not yours ! '
'Are you trying to get rid of me even though we just met ?'
He started to laugh and she smiled, embarrassed.
'No, I didn't mean it that way...'
'I see you didn't change at all ! Still the same easily-embarrassed Hime-chan ! I see you dyed your hair ... You look even prettier, if possible.'
She was becoming redder and redder, but managed to laugh.
'You didn't change either... Still a womanizer ! But that's so much like you ! But what are you doing here, in this town ?'
'I just moved because of my father's work ... I guess I'll be living here for a few times. I'm going to transfer tomorrow to a nearby high school.'
'Ka...Kaimei High School ?'
'That's it ! How did you know ? Don't tell me it's your school !'
'Oh, that's so cool ! I'm so happy ! We'll be together at school !'
Her eyes shone with happiness. At that point, she totally forgot what happened before. She was just excited to introduce him to her friends.
She suddenly noticed he seemed embarrassed. That was not really his type, though.
'Jun-kun, are you okay ?'
'It's just that ... No, I should probably not say it ... We just met, it would be weird.'
'We didn't just meet. We met ages ago. Go on, you can tell me anything.'
'How should I put it ... I know we were still a bit young when you moved, but ... I've been really depressed when you left.'
'I was too. That was so sad...'
'No, I mean ... Really depressed. I think ... I think I've liked you all this time ... And don't get me wrong. I do mean in the romantic way.'
Himeko froze. That was really sudden. Maybe too sudden for her.
'Sorry ! I knew I shouldn't have said it ... Now it will be awkward for the two of us ... I ruined it ! I'm so sorry ! And just to see how cute you are, you already must have a boyfriend...'
Ironically, this thought unfroze her. A boyfriend ? As if ! It wasn't like this red horned hairy caterpillar and her would be going out one day.
And she wouldn't go out with Switch either ! She added mentally quickly.
'The one apologizing should be me. Sorry, I was a bit surprised ... But no, no boyfriend ! They all run away because of my golden hair...'
She laughed, pretending to be embarrassed, but she was thinking 'and because I can break their bones'.
'Ne, Jun-kun, tomorrow, let me introduce you my friends. They're... Specials, but I guess you'll get along with them quite easily !'
'Sure ! I'd be glad to meet those who took care of my little Hime-chan for all along !'
Himeko smiled, a true smile. She realised that she missed him a lot. And, somewhere, deep inside, a devilish thought was telling her it was the best opportunity to make a certain someone jealous.
And so, the next day...
'Ah, there he is !'
Himeko was chatting with Bossun and Switch, on their way to school (they happened to meet on the road), but not telling them about Jun on purpose, when she suddenly saw him on the other side of the street and ran to him.
They talked a bit, stuff like 'So this is the d-day, right ?' or 'I was afraid I'd get late on my first day'. Himeko laughed at his jokes, hitting him (not with all her strength of course) when he teased her. And the boys were watching, waiting an explanation. Bossun felt annoyed to see her like this ... Why was that even bothering him, he wondered ?
'Jun-kun, let me introduce you to my friends ! Come here guys !'
And so, they came closer, Bossun with a suspicious look, Switch with his usual blank face.
'I'm so disappointed, Hime-chan !'
'Nice to meet you too ... May I ask you who exactly you are ?' Said Bossun with a vexed tone.
'Hey, Jun-kun, that's rude of you !'
'But ... When you told me you had friends, I thought there would be girls ! Aah, anyway ... Thanks for taking care of my little Hime-chan. I'm Jun Sakamoto.'
'Bossun' simply nodded the boy. 'How did you know Himeko ?'
'For those who might be interested, I'm Switch.'
'We were schoolmates when we were young.'
'No ? Nobody cares ?'
'Yeah, you have the same accent she has ... And why are you here ?'
'Is it going too far to ask you to pay attention to me ?'
'I just moved because of my dad's business. And I'm sorry to have somewhat ignored you, Switch-kun. My apologies.'
They went on chatting while walking - and I mean by that Switch and Jun speaking, Bossun sulking, Himeko wondering who she was supposed to talk to.
Jun wasn't in their class; he went to class A, and his class neighbour was a mysterious girl called Nagatani.
For two weeks he visited the Sket Dance clubroom daily, and usually hung out with Himeko a bit, to evoke memories. His relationship with Switch was quite good, with Bossun it was still a bit tense even though they could discuss quite normally, and with Himeko ... She was obviously falling for him. And even she didn't know whether those feelings were natural or just so that she would forget Bossun's unawareness.
But she still had fun with him, was happy to be alone with him, smiled when she talked about him.
And, at the end of those two weeks, she entered the clubroom, a huge smile drawn on her face.
'Jun-kun is going to be my partner for the prom !'
How will Bossun react to this ? Will he even react ? Will he tell her that it's impossible since... Jun is already HIS partner ? Find this out in the next chapter, released soon ! =D
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