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A New Season
Chapter 1
Life is boring, after all you can't change destiny. Decisions may change the path you're supposed to take, but it inevitable of what the results will be. Then why do people try so hard to compete with others, degrading others, worshipping others for their own benefit? Why do they, when the results, the final product will be the same?
Why does life, history repeat itself? You would think that people would learn from their mistakes, but do they? No, they forget. They forget the lesson their grandparents, seniors, and parents tried to teach them. But, why don't we listen? Because we are too selfish to.
Things are always the same, no matter how much you look at it. The word 'white' will always mean the color white, blank with no meaning, it won't mean that the color is rainbow instead of what the word means, a blank state of nothing, white.
Then why is it, that looking at these people in front of me, pushing one another playfully, teasing one another, loving each other, why don't they get bored of it. Why do they continue? Why do they never stop this massive socializing event, when in the end, the results will be the same? That's what I thought until I met this one person, that changed how I thought life to be.
They taught me how to see something like the color white, and make it into a beautiful rainbow. They taught me how to make a cold, wet damp raining day into a day of fun and amusement. That person I met on the first day of school, the year before my graduation, she was my teacher, a great influencer, an extraordinary friend, and became the love of my life. My story began on the first day of second semester, when I met her for the first time.
My friend, Eriol Hiiragizawa, he's been my friend since what? Grade 2 or maybe it was 3. Everyone likes him; he's the playful, energetic puppy that everyone is fond of. Easily angered, always showing his emotions to everyone. Except, that he's a complete player, never with one girl for longer than a week at most two weeks, and no longer a kid, yeah, he's an adult, which seemingly makes him more popular.
And then there's me, a quiet type of guy who doesn't like to be involved in anything, but for some reason I'm always cleaning up that bastard's mess. There hasn't been a day where he doesn't get in some kind of shit, and then what, his best friend has to clean it all up of him. Unlike him though, I'm not, into girl-- rather I never have really cared much about them, because of these words from my mother, "Xiao Lang, when you are old enough you'll be the company's new president. And along with that you will have Meiling to be your beautiful bride." Now, ever since I was five I've been hearing those words, doesn't really give the option to thinking about it, does it?
Now, today was unusual because we actually went to class, usually we would skip, but today we were getting a new teacher. Rumors had it the he was the Principal's brother, and that he was a foreigner, from Canada or something, coming to teach, English. I didn't care much about it, except, for the fact that the principal was going to be there, and so, attendance had become mandatory. And getting the principal to notice you wasn't exactly a good idea. He's… let's just say he's very interesting. He's only twenty-five but became a principal two years ago because he's a genius, he gets mad easily and strictly cares about discipline, which is kinda impossible in this all boy's school. He is also our soccer coach. Apparently he played for Japan's international team when he was sixteen until about eighteen. So, he tends to push us to our limits, and if we get him mad, that means we're off the team. And to me, soccer is far more important than my own company, probably more than my life.
Anyways Eriol and I entered our classroom, when we saw this kid, dressed all in baggy clothes, and a baseball hat, I thought he was some sort of punk, in some gang or something. He looked at us, and seriously he looked amused. I didn't really care, but Eriol did. He went over and said, "Hey, man, the principal cares a lot about discipline. So, you know, put on a uniform or something."
The kid in the hat looked up at him and seemed to smirk. I knew what was about to happen next, but I ignored it and went to sit in my seat. Now a few people had already started to come in, and the peace of the class room had already died when Eriol and the kid started to glare at one another. I looked up when I heard Eriol swear.
Eriol had already grabbed the kid by the collar of his shirt and pulled him up of his toes. But the kid just gave him a steady glare, almost daring him to punch him. I turned my head, and saw that the principal was making his way to our classroom. Shit! I quickly got up just in time to catch Eriol's punch and push the two back.
"What the hell was that for Syaroan!" he yelled, as he regained his balance.
I shrugged it off, and pointed out to the window looking out on to the hall. Eriol paled as he saw the principal approach, and quickly went to his seat, as did the other that had gathered around. I sighed and sat back in my seat, and looked out of the window, watching people run in just as the bell rang.
The principal walked in just as everyone had settled down, and looked over the kid, who still, had stayed in his spot. I turned my head to the front from curiosity of how the principal was to react. Instead of what anyone would expect the principal just smiled at him, and brought him in front of the class. What happened next made everyone's jaw drop. "I'd like you to meet you're new homeroom, and English teacher, Akira Kinimoto."
I too was shocked by this announcement. The kid, looked younger than me, not to mention he was shorter, and too small for a guy.
This kid, Akira, looked up at everyone and smiled, "Good morning, everyone! Sorry about tricking you." I noticed that his voice was different, soft almost like a soft melody, like… like something familiar; I just couldn't put my finger on it.
The principal looked at everyone, then gave a short glare in my direction, I simply yawned, "I trust that you will treat him with respect, and dignity." The class was still too shocked to reply. He swiftly walked out whispering something to our new homeroom teacher, making him look irritated. The principal walked out, and the teacher, turned over to the class.
"So… now that you know who I am, I'll speak to you about the rules of my class: 1) I don't like bowing, so please don't. 2) I would prefer if you called me by my first name, as I will do the same to you guys. 3) If anyone is late, or absent for, and do not have a valid reason, I will give them a creative punishment--"
I let out an impatient sigh and got up; This was getting too boring… as did Eriol, silently as we made our way to the door. I had to admit I was shocked, at how quickly our new teacher had made it to the door before us. Eriol let out an angered glare, "Move, we don't have time for this"
"While I'm talking, you listen" he replied in an ice cold wispy voice.
Eriol seemed to have frozen in his spot, I just shook my head, that voice was too common in my family, I had heard my mother use it a billion times on me, so, it didn't effect me…I walked past the tiny figure, "Gomen, Sensei-sama, but I'm out." I said bored of what was happening, a few seconds later I noticed Eriol follow. For some reason I felt a smirk edge its way on my lips as I walked out, looking back to see the surprised expression on the Baka-sensei's face.
But, before we could walk out of the school, the teacher was standing in front of us, with his hands on his hips, I felt myself laugh inside at how small, and weak he looked, but at the same time he wondered how—
"How the hell did you get down here?!" cried out Eriol. I looked over at Eriol as he had said aloud my thoughts.
The little guy just smiled and pointed up to a window on the third floor. He had jumped out the window, from the third floor just to stop us from skipping. Brave guy indeed, as some part of me started to respect his bravery. I saw that the teacher rolled up his sleeves, This should be interesting. I stretched my arms, and smirked.
"Hey don't call me Sensei-sama! I hate formalities got it?"
"Eh? So, you jumped out a window to tell us that?"
"No, that's not the only thing."
"Well, then say it" I finally said, getting annoyed by the sight in front of me, besides I'm tired and need sleep. They both turned their attention to me, and Baka-sensei looked over curiously and stared at my face for quiet some time. Usually I would scare away the person by deepening by angered frown, but it didn't seem to work on him. He just seemed to look closer at me. Finally, I let my feeling of annoyance over come me, "What?"
"You know, now I know who you are, it was pestering me for quiet sometime, and after all you have that air of arrogance around you, and don't seem to truly care about anything. If I'm correct, you're the son of Yelan Li right? So, that means you're a rich brat and get whatever you want, doesn't?"
I felt myself stiffen, as my nails dug into my palm. I looked at him, calmly. This guy had figured out the one thing that would piss me of in any situation, in such a short amount of time. The one thing I couldn't stand, I felt rage start to boil in my body, I tried hard to keep it in control, and my appearance as less troubled as possible. However it seemed to have failed, because I saw Eriol go up to teacher, between him and me, and had a serious look on his face, that rarely happened. "Gomen, But is a teacher really supposed to talk like that to a student? You have no right to say that—"
I put up my hand, no longer wanting to be defended, "What do you want?"
At that he seemed to smile, "How's that if I beat you two in something, you have to come to class every single day? Deal?"
What the hell was this guy thinking? He wanted to challenge us, and in anything we wanted? Before I could say anything Eriol cut in, "So, if we beat you, you'll mark us here, even if we're not there, and stop bothering us?"
"Yeah, but you must keep to your word"
"Deal, it'll be a simple fight, a match in Martial Arts, agreed?" I saw how determined Eriol looked, and rolled my eyes, damn when this guy gets interested he'll never let go. He looked over to me as if asking for my opinion on it.
"Fine" I found myself grumble before I could think it over.
"Great! It's two on one then, after school, behind the…hmm… actually at the park 10 minutes from here. No, wait, how about I'll take you guys there in my car! But, for now, go back to class!"
Realization dawned upon me, what had I just agreed on? What the hell is wrong with this guy?! Is one of his screws in the head missing or something? He just now, agreed to fight… TWO ON ONE!!! I swear something is so wrong with this guy, even I can't take on someone like Eriol and me on at the same time?! And I frickin' agreed? What the hell is wrong with ME?! I tried to calm my self down by breathing a little slower. Ah, that's it calm down, I mean your only going to go and fight your HOMEROOM TEACHER!!!!
"Man, what the hell did we just do?"
"No, what the hell did YOU just do?!"
"No man, you agreed, so it's a 'we thing'."
"Why is it always a 'we thing' with us?!"
"Man, chill out… I mean, well, it's only a fight…"
"Eriol, it's a fight with our homeroom teacher, the coach's—no the principal's brother!"
"It's not like we're going to get kicked of the team or anything…"
"No, we'll just be expelled that's all!"
"Hey, how did we switch sides?! I'm supposed to be the panicky one, while you tell me to calm down!"
"Well, guess what, it's the other way around!"
"Dude, chill—"
"Shouldn't you guys be in class?" questioned a person from behind us, I turned around and came face to face with a person with pale grey eyes, and the same color hair. I say Eriol look up and a small blush appeared on his cheeks. That was inevitable, let's just say that the person standing in front of us now was, probably the most beautiful person I—anyone has ever met.
"Ah! Yukito-san we were just heading back in, needed a little bit of fresh air, that's all"
"I'm glad! Are you two in Kinimoto-san's class?"
"Yes, we are"
"That should turn out quiet interesting for you two, I've know he—him since he was in elementary school. And sh—he is an amazing person to be around, although I don't really think that teaching would be their strong point… and he will most likely cause trouble considering…er… Anyways, it should be an exciting year!"
"Of course, we really like Akira-sensei! Don't we Syaroan?"
"Akira? Oh, is that—I get it, anyways I'll walk you two to class since I want to see him too."
"Sensei, can I ask you something?" I asked a little confused about the conversation.
"Sure, what is it?"
"Well… you said that he… is it true that he's the principal's brother?"
"Of course, it is. I've know those two my whole life."
"So, does that mean, that he can do whatever he wants without getting in trouble with the principal?"
"Well… I wouldn't exactly say that… seem Touya-san is very protective of him, and so if Akira-san did something that's, well, dangerous, then Touya-san would most likely take out his anger on the soccer team, or maybe the people involved, and put Akira-san in… er… a prison like cell to make sure that no one would harm his little brother."
"So, that means that if Kinimoto-sensei, say fought someone, and got beat up… then Coach will kill the people that fought him?"
"Pretty much, but I doubt that Akira-san would ever get beat up, because Touya-san put him through a lot of tough training… I know that no one could even touch him, when he was surrounded one time."
"So, he's trained?"
"Yes, very well… kinda like Bruce Lee and Jet Li combined. Actually, it's really amusing watching her fight"
"Her?"
"Sorry, did I say that? I can't speak anymore can I, I meant him" The nurse stopped in front of the class room, and held his hand in front of him to, asking us to enter first, I reluctantly did.
As I entered the room, Eriol called, "Akira-sensei, Yukito-san is here to see you." I watched and almost caught a small blush on his cheeks?! He seemed to almost skip his way to the door, to where Yuki-san was standing, smiling.
Finally, the end of the day approached, and I had grown more and more agitated by the thought of having to fight a teacher, but not just any teacher, the principal's brother. God, this is gonna be a tough year. I let out a sigh, and quickly packed my book, and took them to me locker to put away.
Just as I did, I looked up to see the Coach looking down on me, Some of these days I'm going to grow taller than him.
"Hurry up, Li; you have practice to get to"
Damn! I had forgotten about that.
"No he doesn't have practice today Touya-san" I turned to see Baka-sensei standing beside him, just a little shorter than him, I would say by a head. I hid a smile, no one had ever spoken to him like that before, and this should be interesting.
"What did you say you midget?" I watched in amusement as the principal gave a glare at baka-sensei.
"Just what I said. He has an evening already planned with me" Even though he was shorter, he seemed to be leveled with him here.
"No, I don't think so, my cute little brother, he doesn't; besides he can't!"
"And why not, Oni-san?"
"Because you are you, and I am me"
"No shit" Oh, now he's going to hear it. I silently prepared my ears for the yelling that was about to occur.
"WHAT DID I SAY ABOUT SWEARING??!"
"Yeah, yeah, gomen for having a bad mouth…" Uh-huh here it is.
"((sigh)) Saku—AKIRA, you do know that you are not allowed to interact with any of the students after school, because you are not in any club—supervising any club." Did he just say 'saku'. I had been noticing that when it comes to Baka-sensei both Yuki-san and his brother had almost been calling him a she, but then again it could be the slip of the tongue.
"What, you think I'm going to molest him or something?" What?! Molest? It's a joke right?
"YOU'RE GOING TO WHAT?!"
"Chill out Oni-chan, like I would do that, besides he's not my type." What a second did I just hear this right?! Is Baka-sensei gay? Not that there's anything wrong with that… I quickly shook my head in response, it can't possibly be, I mean… come on… can it?
"What do you mean?!"
"Touya… I just need his help to move in, you know my new apartment." I was going to what?! I thought I was going to fight him? But then again this would be a good cover up, if he got bruised anywhere.
"What's wrong with staying at my place?"
"Because you're 10—no 100 times worse than dad! And besides, I wouldn't want to interrupt any of your…er… medical sessions now would I?"
"Yo-You… How d-did you find out?" HUH!? What was this that I just saw?! THE COACH TWITCHED?! AND A BLUSH!!! Yup, now it's official,the world will come to an end very, very soon.
"Oh please, I know all of your little secrets, and if you don't want them to circulate around the school then let him go"
"Fine!" I looked at shock, what was Baka-sensei capable of, if he was able to get the Coach to agree?! Now I felt a little tinge of terror creep into my body .
"Oh, I was going to take Eriol Hiiragizawa too… but it seems that he's also on the soccer team… and I guess I won't take all of your players. Of course, if I had wanted to, I probably could have"
"You—"
"Ah! Touya-san, I was looking for you, I just came to tell you that I agree with Aki-chan, you should let him move in, into his own apartment that is. And it will give you the privacy you're use to, since you have been living on your own for the past five years." I smiled at Yuki-san as he approached us. Great! This has become a war against the Coach! HAHAHA and I can't believe Eriol's missing this!
"Yukito! Don't agree with him!"
"Gomen, Touya-san, but I wholeheartedly do." I was surprised that even Yukito-san could be cold towards anyone, and still wear such a happy smile. It seemed to bring shivers up my spine, never; ever do I want to be against Yukito-san.
"See! Even Yuki-chan agrees! So it's settled, I'll be taking Syao-kun then" Did he just call me Syao-kun? God, it sounded just like when my sisters call me that… it sounds so girly.
"WHEN DID IT BECOME A FIRST NAME BASIS?!" I looked to see, I was being pulled out from the scene, by Baka-sensei. Baka-sensei finally stopped in front of a larger 2004 Hummer. I circled around it with big eyes, Damn, this is a nice car, and to think that Baka-sensei owns it?! Who is this guy really?
"Okay, so let's get in, shall we… and since Eriol won't be here, it'll just be me against you. And that's not that bad I guess… just less amusing."
"Bak—Uh, Sensei, is this fight, that necessary?"
"Well, let's just say that I'm killing two birds with one stone. The stone would be me; one of the birds would be respect—"
"But don't you get it as it is, considering Coach…"
"Not really… see I don't want to be recognized as oh, she's—He's the famous archeologist child, or he—his brother was a player in international soccer for two years. I don't want that, I want them to say, hey look it Sa—Akira Kinimoto."
I watched him, and some degree of respect did brew in me for him, but I still felt a little uneasy for him to use she, her, and start with Sa, instead of Akira for his name,
"The second bird would be you and Eriol…"
"What?! Why us?"
"Because the student body respects you two, and look up to you. So, you two would most likely give me problems like you have for your past teachers—"
"Meaning you're getting rid of the threat by showing them whose is boss, am I correct?"
"You sure put it nicely. No, I know its all about power in the end, if I discipline you two, then I gain respect from the students, and I make two new friends"
"A teacher can only teach, they can't interact with the students"
"Why not, especially if the teacher is the same age as the students?"
"You're what?!"
"Opps, did I say that out loud? God, Touya is going to have my head for this! I mean—"
"Wait, what are you saying, I thought there was something weird about you, not to mention that the Coach, and Yukito-san all almost called you a she, and said your name wrong!"
"HA! And I thought I messed up bad! Look, Syaroan—"
"Don't call me that! You don't even know me"
"Well, I believe you should be frank with everyone, so learn to deal with it"
"You sound more and more like a girl every time you talk." My head jerked back as he slammed the brakes. "What the hell are you doing Baka!"
"Baka?! Me! Fine, let's just settle this right now!" he said as he stormed out of the car.
I got out too, and stopped in front of a larger, bright building that read ARCADE. Wait, what?! Why are we at an arcade? I followed him in and noted as he pulled down his hat, and wore a pair of glasses. For a disguise?
"Okay, let's go and do this!" He grabbed my hand as I gave him a confused look, and found myself being dragged again…. Wait I was being dragged by a guy?!! THIS IS GONNA KILL MY REP!
Five minutes later I sat there, defeated in Mortal Combat. This was the first time I had entered such a place, and actually lost! I had played with Eriol a few time… actually I was beating him until round two, then.. Damn to harsh to mention.
"So, guess what Syaroan, you lost! Guess what that means?"
"Tha-That can't be, how the hell did I lose?"
"You lost because I have a friend obsessed with these kind of games, the only way I could get her off my back was to beat her. You're a hundred years to early if you think you can beat me"
"Bu- Hey! Wait a second; I thought we were supposed to have a fight, like literally!"
"Yeah, right! Seriously why would I actually beat the crap out of my students? Think about it, I'm supposed to help you guys out, not fight! Geez, what do they teach you in school?"
I felt that my eye had twitched slightly clam deep breaths breath in, breath out.
"So, then as your punishment, you have to help me move in, to my new apartment, got it?"
"Is a student allowed to do that?"
"You lost to a teacher in a video game" he stated blankly with an cynical glint in his eyes. No way was I messing this up any further.
"I'll go" I said a little annoyed by that look, something about it seemed very evil… almost, too evil, very creepy.
"I'm glad you choose that option, otherwise, you might have met with some difficulties." I heard him.
I sighed as I sat down in his car, just as I did, I heard my pocket ring, I quickly took it out and sighed again as I read the name. I flipped it open, "What's up Eriol... What? Now? I'm kinda busy…… I know, I get it but this time, you fix this on your own? Okay?" I felt the gaze of baka-sensei on me.
"Why didn't you go? After all it was your friend"
"Because, he's always running away, and sometimes I get fed up with it"
"Even so, I still would've gone…"
"Look, I lost, and so I'm gonna help you unpack, otherwise that's breaking the bet"
"Ah! A man that keeps to his words! It's nice for me to have met one"
"So this is your place huh?" I questioned as I stood in front of a wooden door, number 302.
"Yup, actually, it's my mom's when she use to live here, before she got married. And I, well, I inherited it, after she died."
"Not bad" I commented after entering it caring a few boxes, actually it was pretty nice, and spacious too.
"Okay just put those over there, and I'll start unpacking… Oh! And can you bring the ones in the hall inside?" he asked in a childish way.
For some reason I couldn't help myself, as I felt a small blush on my cheek. "Yeah! I Got it!" I roared as I ran out. No way! I just friggin' blushed for a guy!? A guy?! I quickly busied myself taking all the boxing inside.
After put the last box down, I saw that my hands had gotten some dirt on them. And so I went looking for the bathroom. I heard the shower, and noticed that the door wasn't locked. Ah, well he's a guy, so I don't think he'll mind. As I stepped in, I saw something I shouldn't have.
My eyes widen from the surprise as the high pitch scream deafened me. I quickly ran out and closed the door behind me. What was that… is Baka-sensei a GIRL?!?!
Authors Note: HEHEHEHE I had fun writing this… not sure if I'll continue though.. but anyways what do you think? Should I continue??
