Chapter1: Studying with Midori
It is Friday afternoon; Seiji is on his way to Midori's house when he remembered he left his Algebra and English book. Midori is going to tutor him, since his exams are getting near. He went back to his house, running quickly. He told Midori he will be there by 2 o'clock, but it's already 2:15, he's fifteen minutes late. "Oh, men! Where is it? I know I placed it somewhere here…" Seiji complained, searching the whole living room. After a few minutes, he found it and left as soon as possible. He was running so fast that he didn't realize he bumped into someone.
"Ouch! You're not looking where you're going!" the girl said, picking up the books that fell from her hands. The voice was somehow familiar.
"Eh? I'm sorry---" Seiji stopped; he knew this girl. They're on the same school and the same class. It was Ayase. "Ayase? Sorry about that! I'm in a hurry! See ya at school!" Seiji said; who didn't even bother to help her out. "Darn him! He didn't even help me pick up my books. Besides, why is he in a hurry?" Ayase thought, deep inside her she still cares about Seiji even if she knows he already likes or rather loves somebody else.
"Midori's gonna get mad if I don't hurry up! Oh, this is embarrassing! I'm the one who asked her to help me and now I'm the one who's late!" Seiji said, running faster and faster.
At last, he reached Midori's home. Ding dong. "Who is it?" one of Midori's maids answered, looking at the doorbell in which you can talk and see the one outside the house. "I…It's…Sei…Seji…Seiji…Sawamura…" Seiji panted, looking back.
"Midori! Your Seiji's here!" the maid called. Seiji blushed as he heard what the maid said. "What do you mean 'your'? Hey, are you listening to me? Hello? Is anyone there?" Seiji said, staring at the doorbell with screen. The maid was nowhere insight, she was probably calling Midori. Suddenly, the gates opened and Seiji was welcomed by Midori's maids and butlers. "Cool! Am I V.I.P. or something?" Seiji laughed, the maids and butlers led him to where Midori is.
"Ms. Midori is right here, sir." The maid said, leading him to a big door. Behind it is the living room, where they're supposed to study. "Gee, thanks!" Seiji said, fixing himself. He slowly knocked at the door and a small shy voice answered, "Please, come in."
"Uh – Midori…I'm sorry I'm late. I forgot some books and went back home. I was really in a hurry." Seiji explained. Midori smiled at him and replied, "Its o.k., Seiji. I'm not mad or anything. You just take your time. " Midori came towards him and took out her handkerchief; she slowly wiped it on Seiji's face, taking off the sweat on his exhausted face. Seiji blushed a little and held Midori's hands.
"I'm fine, thank you. I just got tired from running." Seiji grinned, making Midori's face turn red. "Well, shall we begin?"
They started studying on Algebra; Midori started solving activities from the book. She showed Seiji how she was able to solve it. Then, it was Seiji's turn to solve. He scratches his head and plays with the pencil. "Uh – Midori? How is it done again?" Seiji asked.
"Let me see… In order to get x and y, you must first choose which one you would like to get. For example, you would want to get the value of x, then…" Midori started explaining, placing her hands on top of Seiji's. Instead of focusing to what Midori was saying, he was focusing on Midori.
Midori was guiding him along with her hand. It is so soft and small. Seiji thought, looking at Midori's hands. "Seiji? Are you listening to a word I'm saying?" Midori asked. Seiji felt embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry! I was just… well, uh – got confused."
"Its o.k., it's confusing at first, but as long as you try harder, you will be able to do it." Midori encouraged. Seiji grinned and tried once more. There are few mistakes, but he was able to understand how it is done. They took a break for awhile, and then proceeds to another subject. Hours have passed, and it was almost 9 o'clock in the evening. "Whew! I'm glad we're finished on these subjects. Look at the time! I can't believe time passes by too fast!" Seiji said abruptly, "Thanks for helping me out Midori. Now, I'm sure I'm going to pass!" Midori smiled and replied, "I'm glad I could help."
As they went outside, the bright full moon shines over them. "Isn't it romantic?" Midori asked. "It sure is…"Seiji said, "Well, I'd better go home now. It's already late." Midori nodded and when Seiji was about to leave, she held his hand and kissed him on his cheeks, saying, "Take care of yourself."
"Don't worry, I will. You know how I can beat thugs, remember? I got my right hand to protect myself. Ja-ne!" Seiji said, waving goodbye to Midori.
Hey readers! Don't worry… I'll keep updated… I just hope you like my first chapter, reviews are welcome…thanks for reading! (",)