1. Valentine's Day

His desk was filled with colorful heart-shaped boxes that morning. What else should be expected? She was the only one who did not give him chocolates, though. For some reason, all the other boxes seemed insignificant to him.

2. Rare

Atobe's handwriting is neat and superfluous, compared to hers. He couldn't help but stare at her smiling face when she compared their papers, as if enjoying some sort of a private joke.

3. Butterflies

It annoyed him to no end that her smile would have such an effect on him.

4. Information

"Your number."

"What?"

"I need it."

"Why?"

Atobe blinked but did not shift his gaze, "As president of this class, I should only get everyone's contact number so I could easily contact you all."

She shrugs and scribbles on her notepad. "That's pretty helpful," she said. "I should tell you though that I don't usually tend to my phone, so it's pretty useless to me."

5. Mystery

She often comes late every morning. Soon enough, the teachers and their classmates had gotten pretty used to it. Strangely though, she'd always enter through the backdoor and with her head bent, shielding her face with her long, dark hair.

6. Lies

"Where did you get that bruise?"

"I slipped and fell down the stairs."

"Really?"

"Why'd you ask?"

Atobe averted his gaze. "Just curious."

7. Oddity

Oftentimes, his teammates found it odd that their normally strict captain was becoming, let's say, kinder than usual. Oshitari and the others couldn't help but wonder why.

"There must be a girl," they all agreed eventually.

8. Different

"I heard it's your birthday," she said as she offered him an ice cream.

Atobe just looked at her warily.

"Hurry up, before it melts all over my hand."

9. Friends

It always makes him wonder why he doesn't see her hanging out with anyone.

10. Pain

They met in the school infirmary; sitting opposite each other, both waiting for their names to be called. She was delirious from pain; he was too exhausted to care.

11. Stranger

"You're a strange one," she said casually.

Atobe didn't seem to hear her right. "Excuse me?"

"You actually listen whenever I talk," she said, her eyes a thousand miles away. "It's weird. Most people don't."

12. Front

Maybe, you're just scared because for once, somebody actually wants to be with you.* He'd always wanted to tell her that.

13. Losing Track

He didn't realize he was spending more time with her than necessary.

14. Stronghold

It's always been a wonder to him how someone could hold up such strong defenses.

15. Intense

She's the only one who looks at him straight in the eye when talking—and do not get lost in them. He can't remember when she'd made it a staring contest.

16. More Lies

"Why would I need friends? I'm happy just the way it is."

The shift in her gaze almost went unnoticed.

17. Pride

It took him a huge amount of courage just to let those words out of his mouth.

"You're not serious, are you?"

"I am." He sighed and leaned on the wall. "Go out with me."

18. Possession

For someone so ordinary, why does it seem so difficult for him to get her?

19. Motives

"Why do you always question other people's motives?" He almost regretted the harshness in his voice.

"It's hard to trust people these days," her voice was flat and unwavering. "You can't even trust your own parents."

20. Discovery

Her idea of a perfect date: Going around the amusement park the whole day and going through different rides while munching on cotton candy. He was more amused than surprised.

21. Link

He'd know if something's bothering her: he just needs to look into her eyes. He might get lost in them for a while, though, but he'd manage.

22. Parents

"Don't you want to introduce me to them?"

"I can't."

"Why not?"

"Because they're dead."

"They can't be dead. You were with them during the homeroom meeting last year."

"But sometimes, I wish they were." She said it almost to herself.

23. Occupied

He doesn't see her being quiet at most times as boring. He'd always find something interesting about her; may it be her long, wavy hair, or just some random memory that includes them being together.

24. Presents

She thinks flowers are over-rated. He gives her his time, instead.

25. Knowing What's Best

Her mom was kind enough to take her to the hospital when she got sick. Atobe was enraged it took her that long.

26. First

"May I ask what your relationship is to the patient, sir?"

"She's my girlfriend."

27. Request

"If it's alright with you, can you stay with me just for the night?" her voice was hoarse and weak.

"You didn't have to ask, you know," he whispered.

28. Recovery

The nightmares became a lot more infrequent as the days went by.

29. Apparent

"Are you sure these flowers are all mine?"

"Of course, you silly girl. So many people have been missing you already."

30. Promise

"I swear, if you don't take care of yourself next time, I'd be the one to kill you."

31. Lost

"Do you know that I often get lost in your eyes?" she asked.

He turned and managed to get her to face him, "Oh, really?"

"Yes. I'm just good at hiding it."

*I just got this line from tumblr. I actually forgot the source, but if you know from whom/where it's from, please don't hesitate to tell me so! I'd really appreciate it. =)