Love That Started with Pocky

Quinn's POV

I took a few ragged breaths… I think I'm even gonna have a nervous breakdown! You see… Today's my first day in high school, yeah they say high school isn't bad, but I just want to breeze through my years there. In fact, I don't want to stand out that much because I don't want to get embarrassed, I do hope this is my year for making friends… Ever since I can remember, the kids always picked on me because I love everything about birds, you can say I'm a bird-fanatic. I put on my school uniform which consisted of a skirt reaching up to my knees and a school vest, I backpack and went downstairs.

"Honey, breakfast is ready!" I happily skid towards my loving parents and older sister who was sitting there in her chair, eyeing me while chuckling.

"Hey Quincy, you gotta put more effort in it to draw in the boys, you look like a cross-dressing guy hehe." Taking a closer look in the mirror, I was very conscious on my appearance… Am I just that unappealing to anyone? I sigh and sat down as my mother served me breakfast and kissed my forehead, reassuring me that I look beautiful.

"You know honey, Quincy might just surprise you." My mom winked at my sister and they both shared a laugh. My dad though, quickly got frantic upon hearing my sister saying that I should dress more to draw in guys.

"Not my little Quincy! I won't let any guy take away one of my precious daughters!" my dad said, flustered at the thought of his littlegirl growing up so fast. We finished breakfast and it was about time I commute towards our school, Valoran High which is this top school in the country. I got in when I applied for an application last year, I studied up all night and I managed to top the entrance exams! That was the best moment of my life… Or is it? Smiling to myself, I exited our house and went to catch the train to my school.

Seeing a vending machine while waiting for my train to arrive, I skid down to buy my favourite snack which is Pocky by the way. Taking out a dollar bill in my wallet, I suddenly felt someone buying the last strawberry flavoured Pocky before I could put my money in! That snipe!

"Oh…" seeing this guy with a hoodie right beside me, he took the Pocky and opened it, offering some to me while we wait in the train station. Yeah, we just sat there, complete strangers… Yeah, this is gonna be a long day Quincy…

"Uhmm…" I really wanted to ease up this awkward tension so I spoke up to the guy, who just sat there by the bench with me, quietly enjoying pocky while waiting for the train.

"What is it?" is this guy a prince? Holy moly his voice has this deep and gentle tone to it.

"D-Do you also go to school in Valoran High?" the guy just nodded, okay keep it together Quincy. You don't have to be such a dork around people, especially guys!

"Is this your first day too?" that caught me off guard, but it wasn't the question… The guy offered me the last strawberry pocky! I know, I know stranger danger and this guy was the one who bought it, but he just sat there offering it to me, how could I resist?

"Thanks and yeah, this is my first day too." The train arrived and we entered the crowded transportation. The guy suddenly disappeared without a trace. Well this train is crowded so I can't blame him for being swallowed by the sea of commuters with us.

We arrived in the station and I quickly got off before I was crushed by the bustling people waiting to get out and start their day.

I reached school just in time for the orientation to begin. Walking up to stage, I saw this huge burly guy with a moustache, which by the way looks heavily tended to. He started welcoming speech after his assistant gave an introduction of our school.

"And with that, boys and girls please give a round of applause for our Principal Braum!" the snow white haired woman smiled and stepped down the pedestal for giving speeches, allowing for Principal Braum to give his own speech.

"Good morning to you all! Oh I almost forgot, thank you for that nice introduction miss Lissandra. Oh and kids, she's also our guidance counsellor so if you need help don't be afraid to approach her, okay?" wait is our principal Scandinavian? He has this accent in him when he talks, just then a poro jumped on stage. The little thing ran over and jumped to Principal Braum! Our principal paled as I felt his assistant, Miss Lissandra preparing to give her superior an earful after that speech.

"Cheese! What are you doing here? You're going to get us both killed…" whispered our goofy principal, albeit not noticing that the microphone was still on. Miss Lissandra just gave up at that point, massaging her temples as the speech concluded. We left the gymnasium and went to our assigned rooms.

"Hmmm… Class 2-2 this is it right?" walking towards our room, I nervously took deep breaths to calm my nerves. You can do this Quincy! I opened the door I guess a little too hard, drawing attention to my classmates. I skidded towards an empty seat near the window, and I saw him again! The guy earlier wearing the hoodie!

"Oh, hey" he said nonchalantly to me as I sat down. I greeted him back as well. "The train got too crowded to I stayed far back, I could see you looking for me though." Wait he saw me?! Oh my gosh, I must've looked like a total dork!

"Hehe… About that, I was nearly crushed by the other commuters you know? This is why I hate commuting."

"Yeah, anyway I'm Takashi." Takashi huh, I somewhat caught a clear look on his face after taking off his hoodie. He had this intense expression, but it gave off a gentle and soothing aura.

"I'm Quincy…" I shyly said, not wanting to take another look at his face, he might think of me as weird.

"Pretty name…" my heart sank and I suddenly felt a small smile playing on my lips. This is a great day!

~ End

Hi-lo readers! How'd you like this Quinn x Talon fic? This was requested by Neon Darkness btw. And if you guys have any suggestions on pairings you would like to see in this story, don't be afraid to tell me, I'd happily oblige in a heartbeat!

~ ChunniSenpaii :3