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This is SinsofMidnight, actually, because the author (Chocolate Vampire) doesn't have enough computer access to type up her pieces.
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I don't want to be here, I don't want to be here… but I have no choice. I sighed, standing on the first step of Wammy High. When I first heard what school I was going to, I thought it was a joke, but apparently not. Looking up at the grey brick walls and numerous buildings, it seemed to me that no one else was outside. With nothing else to delay me further, I walked slowly up the three sets of stairs to the main building and into the main office.
A lot of grey here, too… I thought to myself as I caught sight of the grey walls. The only real bit of color was the faded fake flowers and the clothes on the female receptionist. Checking the time, 7:50, I went over and waited for her to finish whatever she was doing. Finally, she looked up, eyes widening for a bit. She then looked to a note beside her then back to me.
"Light Yagami?"
"Yes, ma'am."
She smiled, giggling quietly as I pretended not to notice. "I have your schedule right here, and a map of the school to help you around."
"Thank you," I said, taking the papers she handed me.
"Let me know if you need any help." She spoke up quickly as I tried to leave.
"Of course." Not.
I walked out of there quickly, quickly enough that I ran right into someone walking by, knocking my papers and book bag out of my hands. Not bothering to see who it was, I went to pick up my things. Whoever it was had really old-looking tennis shoes. They then kneeled down and picked up my schedule, but they kneeled on their feet with their knees almost touching their chest.
"Light Yagami?" he asked quietly, sounding more curious than anything, handing me my schedule.
"Thank you, and yes, I am." I took it from him and stood up. He did too, his posture slouching. "You should really watch where you're going," I said while organizing my things.
"You shouldn't be running out of rooms," he said back.
I smiled , but sent it away as I looked at him. This boy hand dark black hair that looked like he crawled out from under a bed. He was wearing a long-sleeved white shirt that was too big for his body and baggy blue jeans. He was very pale, but the thing that caught my attention was his striking obsidian eyes. He looked to me quizzically, probably wondering why I was looking at him. Why was I?
"What's your name? Since you obviously know mine."
"You may call me Ryuzaki."
Light. Such a strange name; he doesn't seem light at all, I thought, watching this serious brunette boy as he kneeled on the floor, picking up his things it what seemed to be a calm manner. I quickly glanced over his schedule, noticing that he had many of the same classes as me. When he had just about everything he'd dropped, I handed him the schedule.
He thanked me, and something in his tone caught my full attention. So many hidden emotions. I could only pick out a few, frustration being the most powerful. Suddenly, my attention came to the fact he was looking at me in what seemed to be mindless amazement.
Just as I was about to asked him what he was looking at, the bell signaling us to go to our lockers sounded and students dispersed, leaving me and Light alone. He went and turned away, looking at a school map, and went to find his locker, I assumed. I smiled internally as I headed to my own locker, knowing just when I would see him.
Just as planned, ten minutes later, Light walked into history class. Our teacher introduced him quickly and sent him to his seat, right next to me. as class dragged on, I watched him as I took simple notes, knowing I'd remember the lecture without them. Light, however, was practically writing down every word as soon as it was spoken. Impressed, I watched him and started taking notes about him.
Focusing on class was difficult with someone watching me all the time, but I managed to take all the important notes. I realized that whoever was watching me was right next to me.
Ryuzaki. The name popped into my head. That's right. I was assigned to sit next to him.
Pushing that thought away, I focused on the discussion. By the time class ended, I had two-and-a-half pages of notes.
He takes a lot of notes, I thought as I watched him leave.
"Ey, L. Why are you hawk-eyeing the new guy?" asked a familiar leather-wearing blond.
Mello and I got along about 60 percent of the time. He always wore leather and chains. Half his clothes looked like they should belong to a girl, and his hair didn't help the feminine look, being as it was shoulder length and seemed soft.
Next to him was the red-haired Matt. Matt and I didn't talk much, but we got along. Matt always wore long sleeves with black and white horizontal stripes, blue jeans, and a furry vest/parka thing or coat.
Both of these boys broke the rules, but never got in trouble for certain reasons. Mello has a strange tendency of eating chocolate bars in class –no one knew how that didn't affect his health, but it sure as hell didn't help his mood. My theory is a mix of immunity and addiction. Then there's Matt, who spends most of his time playing video games during class and wearing tinted goggles. Matt never got in trouble because he turned in all of his homework on time. Besides, no one could take all of his games away. Mello, on the other hand, often scares the teachers. No one else but me noticed that they seemed to like each other. But they, like me, are never called by their real names.
"Good morning, Mello, Matt," I said simply, getting a slight nod from Matt.
"So… why were you watching that Yagami kid?" Mello asked with a knowing smile. They bother were well-aware of my sexuality, so I was betting it was gaydar.
"He's interesting, is all."
"I doubt it," mumbled my gamer friend.
"You going to ask him out?"
"No, I don't even know what he likes, and this is his first day."
"Ask him," Matt suggested simply.
"Yeah, he seems… nice… in a weird way." Mello mumbled.
"What do you mean 'in a weird way'?!" I glared at him.
"Let me just say that he seems a little… stiff."
"What do you mean?"
"Look at how he dresses, how he is in class, and how he ignores everything non-class related. Matt's game should have gotten his attention."
For once, it seemed Mello was noticing something I hadn't thought of. Light-kun was so focused on school. Anything not related to it he didn't seem to care about. Wait… Light-kun?!? I guess I already gave him a nickname.
The three of us departed and went to our next class.
~Lunch~
It was sunny outside, so most of the students were eating at the outdoor tables. Matt and Mello were sitting together, sharing chips. How sweet. I usually either sat alone or with them, but today, I sa Light sitting alone inside the building, by the window. I stopped in my tracks when I saw his face.
Never before had I seen someone seem so sad. The way he looked at the bright red apple in his hand… it didn't seem right. I set my tray down next to him and he turned to look at me.
"Ryuzaki," he said as if he were surprised.
I hadn't heard him walk up behind me. I hadn't seen him, either.
"Ryuzaki." His name just flew out of my mouth. I thought I saw the faintest hint of a smile and he sat in the chair next to me, in the same partial-crouch as before.
"What are you doing in here when it's nice outside?" he asked me. I looked back at the apple in my hand.
"Does it really matter where I eat? It tastes the same either way," I managed to say indifferently.
"True." He shrugged and started eating the cake he had on his tray. I took a bite out of my apple.
"…"
"…"
"…Light-kun?" he whispered just loud enough I could hear.
"What is it, Ryuzaki?"
"Oh, nothing…"
"Okay."
"…"
"…"
"…Light-kun?"
"Yes?"
"Would you like to go somewhere after school?"
"We have homework."
"Would it really take you that long?"
"Why are you so set on this?"
"You're new. I want to make you feel welcome."
It made sense, I guess. "Okay. I suppose."
He smiled to me, which looked a bit childish in my opinion. "Okay, I'll drive," he said.
I wasn't too fond of this idea, but I had my cellphone with me
He and I arranged to meet after school, which came much faster than I expected.
Aww! L has a crush on the new boy! XD
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