A love and hate story
Chapter 1: How it all began… the wrong way
Michiru Kaioh had always been a real princess to the eye of everyone. She had always been has beautiful as a porcelain doll, with her white skin and curly hair and gifted for everything she did. She had grown up in a wealthy and loving family. She played the violin at a very high level and gave painting classes. She had stopped school soon, graduated from a famous university at the age of sixteen. She had always reserved yet talented and charming so no one really noticed her cold behaviour. She knew how to place smiles on her face even being sad. But one day, her life changed radically. Her parents who dearly loved her began to think she was too lonely. Besides they wanted her to meet a nice guy she could marry as soon as possible. Therefore, they placed in a high school. Not any high school, they chose the most prestigious of the town, Mugen Gakuen. She was to sleep at school. At hearing the news, of course, Michiru was not happy.
« What is it for? I have a grade in literature, I went to the best music school ever and I even graduated from law school. What do you want from me now? I am teaching arts, I give concerts, isn't it enough? And high school… I don't need that. »
« We know, we know, sweetie… But think about it, you will get to know people… you must admit you do not have many friends… »
« I like my life as it is, I don't need anyone. »
« Dear we know that… from your very childhood you've been a loner, staying in your own little world… honey, you're the greatest daughter parents could wish for but still… and what about a boyfriend? »
Michiru shuddered. A boyfriend? She had never really thought about getting one. Now her mother mentioned it… One thing she had always lacked was love. But she never found time for it. Her life had been too full during her adolescence, with her different diplomas that she led all at the same time. Now she was seventeen, almost eighteen, and she still had not hanged out with anyone. She loved her loneliness, but she did not want to finish eaten by her cats.
« Michiru… think about it, please. Imagine… living a normal life, for at least a year… it would be great… »
« There's nothing to discuss, Michiru will go to that school, and that is all. » concluded her father that had been silent until now. Michiru knew too well that his statement could not be objected.
So a week later, she landed in the Mugen Gakuen along with her father and a lot of luggage. She wore her old white and navy blue uniform she had kept from her high school years. It was a bit too short since she last went high school at the age of twelve. However she had no other choice since she had not the school's regular uniform yet.
« Kaioh-san! We're glad to welcome you in our school. I am Tomoe-sensei. »
« Glad to meet you. » answered politely Michiru.
« Well… I will lead you to your room so you can settle a bit before class… Oh… and sorry, we had to place you with another roommate. We wanted to find you a single room because I guess you are too… grown up for all this girl's stuff… I mean… even if you are young, you are… »
« Don't worry Tomoe-sensei, it will alright… I know what you mean but I… »
« My daughter has come to lead a normal life, my wife and I want her to be treated as any other seventeen year old in this school. I thought I had been quite clear in my letter. Michiru must not be considered as special. »
« Alright… Then let's go to your room. Maybe you will meet with your roommate if she hasn't gone yet. »
Tomoe-sensei helped Michiru and her father with the luggage and they all went to the room she was supposed to live in for the coming year. Michiru felt ill at ease in her too short skirt and tight shirt but she did not complain. They finally arrived to a two-bed room on the third floor. Michiru couldn't help but notice how big it was.
« Is this really meant for two persons? You could make at least let live half a dozen girls in there. » said Michiru.
« We always wanted to assure the best comfort for our student. » said Tomoe-sensei.
« It's almost a flat. »
« Sorry but it isn't. If you look closer you only have a large room with beds, desks, a dressing and a bathroom. We wish we could offer you more. Oh and… you can't cook of course. »
Even with those silly details, and even having lived in a big house her entire life, she couldn't help but marvel a bit at the sight of the spacious room. The beds were twin for a gain of place that was not necessary. There was a large window and two comfortable armchairs in the middle, along with a little table, all that on a thick carpet. There were large desks in a corner, at the right corner of the window and a whole wall was taken by the large white doors of the dressing Michiru was eager to settle in. There was a big green plan near the beds and Michiru noticed that the higher one was already taken, as well as the desk nearer to the window. Michiru noticed also some pictures and posters scattered in the room, all representing motorbikes or tuning cars. This made her wonder what kind of girl could actually live in there?
« Are you sure… my roommate is a girl? This looks like a man's room. »
« Oh… Yes I'm sure she is… She just a bit… different, but not mean. »
« Does she knows I'm coming? I mean… it will probably a shock for her to suddenly have to share her room. »
« She doesn't. In fact you weren't meant to be placed in that room. We hadn't time to warn her. You see… the girl who lived there with her last year suddenly… left the school for personal reasons.
« Oh… »
Michiru chose to not push the matter any further. Her father quickly left, and Tomoe-sensei went to the laundry room to get her a set of uniform.
« I'm sorry but you'll have to go to class with that uniform at least for this morning. The class stars in no time. But it's ok if you want to stay in here and wait a bit. I'll have your set of uniforms sent here in an hour or two. »
« No, thanks. I don't want to begin the year by skipping classes you know. »
Michiru quickly regretted her words. As she went down and tried to find her way in the school, she noticed that everyone stared at her. First, it was uncommon for the students to see someone with a different uniform, and hers caught the eye comparing to the green and brown ones they wore. And worst, it was too short for her. It revealed more of her legs than she would have wished for. And her tight made her chest more obvious too.
As she arrived in front of what she thought was the door of her classroom, she caught sight of guy surrounded by a bunch of exited girls. He was blonde and tall. Michiru watched him in awe at first, then she turned her gaze elsewhere in disgust. Who this man did he think he was to play the seducer like that?
« You're the newbie, aren't you? What's your name? »
Michiru jumped in surprise, then she caught sight of a pink-haired girl with a tanned skin.
« Sorry I afraid you. I'm Gray Elsa. It seems we're in the same class. »
« Oh… I am Kaioh Michiru. »
« The Kaioh Michiru? The violinist? »
« Hum… yes. But please don't say that aloud. »
« It's ok, I will keep the secret, anyway not much people must now you. You're playing classical music and most of the people around here listens only to pop or rap. You were staring at Haruka-san, weren't you? »
« Who? »
« Tenoh Haruka. The blonde surrounded by groupies. »
« Oh… him… No I wasn't… he seems too much of a seducer. Look at that, they are all staring at him as though he were one of the seven wonders. And he seems to enjoy it. I hate people who take advantage of their good looks. »
« She isn't. Oh by the way… Haruka-san is a girl. Well you're mistaken, Kaioh-san. She's not flirting. Look closer, she's not even smiling. I know her pretty well. She's a racer. Nothing matters for her other than her passion. She doesn't care about those girls, but most of them think she is a man, and they are congratulating her about her race of yesterday. Haruka hates flattery. You'll see, in no time she's going to loose patience and she'll come this way. »
Michiru looked closer at the blonde, so she was a woman? How could have she taken her for a man? Probably she hadn't gone out enough. But she was wearing a masculine uniform, it didn't help. And as Elsa said, Haruka quickly left the bunch of girls and headed in their direction. She suddenly froze in her steps midway. She had caught sight of a fairy, or a nymph, no… more likely her mermaid. Michiru's face was expressionless. She simply stared at the blonde who had frozen in her steps and was looking some point behind or next to her… Could it be that she was looking straight at her? No way! Or maybe she was… but because she was surprised to see a newbie.
« Haruka-san? What's with you? Did you see a ghost? » asked Elsa.
A ghost? Haruka herself wasn't sure of what she had seen. The girl in front of her looked familiar, yet there could be no one similar to her, she knew at the very moment she caught sight of her that no one she knew could ever have a bit of her beauty and grace. This girl was just mesmerizing though she wore a uniform obviously too short and tight, but that fitted her well nonetheless.
The girls Haruka had left behind her caught her again, seeing that she was motionless.
This girl must not know seduced me. I must not let her see that I'm interested, at least not yet…
Haruka chose to play along when she noticed the girl's presence. She placed her most charming smile on her face and began to act flirtatiously, which exited them even more.
« Gray-san… This time don't tell she doesn't act as a… a playboy. »
« Well… I…. I'm a bit taken aback… it's not like her… I mean… she's flirtatious, but only when she's interested in someone. Not just to impress some silly girls. »
« My first impression was right. » sighed Michiru, lowering her head.
This Haruka, no matter how handsome she was, wasn't interesting after all… Besides she was a girl. Her parents wanted her to bring back a boyfriend, even a fiancé, but they surely didn't meant her to bring a girlfriend home. And why would she be interested in girls? That was a silly thought.
« Haruka-san? What were you playing to? » asked Elsa a few minutes later, when the bunch of giggling girls went away.
« What are you talking about? »
« Let fall… Haruka-san, let me introduce you Kaioh Michiru-san, the newbie we were told about on Friday. Kaioh-san, this is Tenoh-Haruka-san. »
Haruka reached for Michiru's hand and kissed it before Michiru could do anything. The feeling of her hand touching hers, her lips making contact made her feel all weird… It was so warming… tickling and at the same time so pleasant… Haruka's eyes met hers. She felt she didn't want to break eye contact with the blonde ever. Haruka couldn't resolve herself to let go of Michiru's hand. She had quickly kissed it, tasting the scent of her so soft skin. It was overwhelming. She felt she was driven crazy…. Crazy about her? No way… That couldn't be… She removed her hand a bit, making the palms make contact… How weird… She was loosing control, drowning in ocean blue eyes. How could this have happened? She had just mean to be a little flirtatious as we generally were whenever she met a cute girl. Making her hope a bit if she was a lesbian and interested in her, making her find her ridiculous or funny if she was straight.
Michiru suddenly recovered her senses and broke all contact that could have existed. Haruka felt it like a stabbing. Michiru felt she was doing something wrong, but couldn't figure in what way. She just felt it wasn't right, but she tried to remember that she despised the blonde for her behaviour earlier, and she felt slightly hurt that Haruka treated her just like one of her groupies.
But it shouldn't even bother me… It's not as though I had any interest in her opinion. I don't give a damn about her, not at all.