Pairing: Hikaru and Akira
Disclaimer: Hikago doesn't belong to me. (stating the obvious)
Warnings: Yaoi (as you can see from the pairing... again stating the obvious... -sigh)
Getting Closer Somehow
Chapter I: The Announcement
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The whole student body of Haze Junior High had been summoned to the auditorium, a welcome interruption to the Math class that Hikaru would otherwise have been going through at this time. He and his classmates were filed into two straight lines and were looking up expectantly at the teacher who had walked up to the center of the stage. It must be said that most of Hikaru's class, including Hikaru, were not just looking though, they were openly staring at their usually normal English teacher who was now dressed in a lurid pink gown, complete with frilly lace gloves and a tiara. Hikaru stopped gaping enough to hear the end of her announcement.
"... like they do in America. Now doesn't that sound like fun? Something different for once! And you girls can dress up in something like this" A few girls giggled as she proceeded to twirl around the stage. She twirled, in fact, all the way to their gym teacher, who instead of the usual sports clothes, was wearing a formal suit. "And the boys will have to wear formal clothing, too."
Hikaru shook his head. His teacher had left them with a substitute when she had gone to America for three months. Ever since she had returned though, it had been "America this" and "America that", sharing with her students not just the English language but more than enough tidbits about American culture, too.
"The principal has kindly agreed to this dance. We have already designated a committee for this but volunteers are most welcome. Just approach me anytime if you have any questions or want to be part of the committee. Okay then, you may go"
Wait! What was that about a dance? Hikaru hadn't been able to listen to the first part of her announcement. As one, the students hurriedly got out of the auditorium, giving Hikaru no chance to ask anyone. When the crowd had thinned out, he spotted familiar brown hair and, recognizing Akari, went over to her.
"Akari! Wait!" He called out. The girls around Akari giggled and Akari for some reason, blushed bright red before coming over to meet him.
Huh. What the hell was that all about...
"Akari, I'm glad I caught you. Were you listening to what Serikawa-sensei said"
"Yes Hikaru, I was..." Akari looked up at him shyly.
Hikaru waited for her to continue but she seemed perpetually frozen in her shy pose. Weird... "And" He prompted her.
"And..." Akari nodded happily"Yes, Hikaru! I'll go with you"
"Eh? What are you talking about, Akari"
"Huh? Hikaru, what are you talking about"
"...I just asked you that. Is something wrong with you? Wait, let me get to the point first, okay? Can you tell me what Serikawa-sensei said? Because I wasn't listening."
"Oh." Akari looked a bit embarrassed but quickly recovered. "You know how in America they have school dances, right? Specifically, school Valentine dances."
"Ahhh..." So that's it... I hadn't noticed it was nearly Valentine's. "Okay. Thanks, Akari." He promptly turned around.
"B-but... Hikaru! Wait! Who are you going with" She blurted out.
"Me? But that's silly Akari, I'm not American. I'm not going."
"You really weren't listening, were you? We're required to go. All students under Serikawa-sensei have this dance as part of their English grade."
"What's the connection with the English language"
"It doesn't matter. We don't have any say as to what sensei wants us to do. We have to have a partner and then dance with that person."
"Ahhh, that surely is bothersome."
"Hikaru... can we.. maybe go together? I mean... we're friends and all, right"
"I guess that does make sense. But are you fine with that? I don't know how to dance you know."
"Oh yes, I forgot to tell you. The PE teacher has also agreed to incorporate our dancing into our grade. Something to do with bodily coordination, I guess."
"Are you serious? That's bad... I'm in trouble! Do they mean Western dances? What are those even like? How long will this take" Hikaru started mumbling about senseless dances and unthinkingly turned away from Akari.
"Calm down, Hikaru. You can watch those in American movies. Or... you can get someone to teach you." Like me, for instance. Hmm...not a bad idea. Akari thought slyly, picturing herself together with the sexy blonde. Not a bad idea at all. "Hikaru, how about if I... Eh" Hikaru had disappeared.
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A/N :evil laughter: Forget it Akari, this is an AkiHika fic, you know!