Roommates

Chapter 2: Breaking some rules


Does he refer to something unpleasant? Like it didn't mean anything to him… did he really say it? Did he really hollow my heart out? A strange feeling creeps over me… our fruitful relationship has turned into a parched tree with one, simple statement. Maybe he hasn't changed at all.

Leisurely, I push my chair back. I can hear how the legs made the squeaky noise. I place my fork next to the plate and grab my purse. I beam one last agile glance at his stoic expression and I turn my back on him. My legs are shaking but I can't let him know that I am sad. My lament must be concealed… it is securely locked behind my mind's door. But a screaming tear nips down on my face… it slowly becomes a racing river on my cheeks… I try to sense the expanding distance between our bodies…. Until there is nothing… just empty space and silence….

Daydreaming is poison for life… it is tinted on a colorful firmament by a squint-eyed painter…


I'm cold. I'm so cold…

I can see my breath and I will have rime on my hair if I don't do something. How are the rules? … Oh yeah, I'm not allowed to go into his room unless he invites me in. But this is an emergency! Where can I find the heater and how can I turn it on? I'm freezing…

With a shaking body I reach his door and halt before it. I'm standing on my tiptoes and hesitating. I really don't want to wake him up… but I…I should ask him about the heater.

Tardily, I avert the doorknob and peek in. He is sleeping peacefully… I shouldn't wake him up. But I slide next to his bed and I catch myself watching his serene expression. If I look closer, he is handsome and attractive. I wish I could see his smiling lips…

Wait… is he shaking? Yes, it is also cold here and the blanket is on the floor.

I pick up the blanket and very carefully I cover his lean body.

Nothing will happen if I caress his cheeks… it is just too tempting. He is so adorable and cute… And he has some locks on his face. I should help him to brush them away.

Wow, his hair is like velvet! I would never think that his cerulean hair is so soft and neat.

"What are you doing in my room? " His voice is like a frosty winter breeze…

Oh no, he is awake! I feel the blood is rushing over my body and gathering up in my face. I'm flushed like a lobster. Kahoko, come on! Move your hand! Move your hand! Your fingers are still touching his cheeks! Kahoko!

"What are you doing here? " His words are full with anger and annoyance. He is scary. His eyes are floating in an ominous glitter.

I'm panicky. What should I do… what should I do? My hand is petrified… and I'm unable to move it.

He places his hand on mine… the seconds turn into minutes and it feels like that our hands' liaison takes hours… First, I sense a little kindness in his move then he shoves my hand away.

"If you don't answer me, you can go and pack immediately! "

No, no… please! I don't have anywhere to go…

"I… I…am cold… " Finally, I'm able to pronounce some words…

"What? "

Now he is sitting and his eyes have become meek…

"I…I feel co… cold in the room. Where is th…the… he…heater? I am so…so…so..sorry…" I'm stammering. I can't believe that I caressed his face and he woke up! What a shame! What an embarrassment!

His gentle eyes are sparking in the moonlight… He is staring at me with a worried expression. My heart is beating in my throat. It struggles to escape from my body… like my heart is using sharp needles to excavate a hole in my gullet… please, stop looking at me! I'm enough abashed without his ceaseless glance!

"What is the time? "

"It's like 1 o'clock…"

"Maybe you should put on more clothes… if not, you can leave my house… "

Geez… what an ice cube! I will be an ice cube too if you don't turn on the heater!

He doesn't care… he just pats his pillow and places his head on it.

"Good night Hino…"

I don't bother to say good night to him. Grumpy man!


Where are my sweaters? Where is my winter coat? Oh there you are!

Great! I'm wearing three sweaters, my winter coat, hat, scarf and gloves. Incredible! This apartment is like a castle inside but he doesn't have heater? Yes he does. He is just too selfish… he decided on keep sleeping… I can't believe this.

Do I see right or my mind is making tricks? I can eye Tsukimori-kun's silhouette leans against my door… his hands are crossed over his chest. Maybe he has come for his atonement

"You just broke some of my rules: the 4th, the 10th and the 11th points were broken by your little adventure to my room. "

Maybe not…

"I'm really sorry, Tsukimori-kun… I know… and I understand if you tell me to leave your house…"

"Let's say that this is your first night here and… this situation is an emergency. I also feel cold…"

Bastard! He will turn on the heater because he is freezing…

"Thanks! I appreciate your help! " I hope he figures out the irony in my voice…


It's 5:30… I didn't manage to sleep… First of all, it is always hard to sleep in a completely new place. Secondly, I was thinking of his rough treatment towards me… Moreover… I can't stop daydreaming of his angelical sleeping face… the touch of his skin and his hair… Stop it Kahoko!

Wake up! You can change his first expression of you! You can do better! He will forget about last night!

Yes, it is a good idea. The first expression is always very significant.

After a hot shower I decided to prepare breakfast. I still have time, he is in the bathroom.

Let's see what's in the fridge!

What! Hardly something! It's impossible. How will I prepare anything from this?

2 eggs

Like 1 cup of milk (probably expired by the sight of it)

Orange juice

Some slices of salami

Cheese (hopefully not rotten)

Butter

Does he have bread? Oh yes, Thank God, he has.

Great… I only can prepare some sandwiches… bread, butter, cheese and salami. I should go shopping after my classes.


"Good morning Tsukimori-kun! " Let's see how the day will start… Behave! Tsukimori-kun!

"Morning…" I assume that he got out of the bed on the wrong side…

He murmurs something then sits down at the dining table. "What's for breakfast? "

Darn it! Did he need a maid or a roommate? It would have been easier for him to hire a maid…

"Your fridge is almost empty, so I didn't have many options… there you go. " I place the plate in front of him with a glass of orange juice.

"Thanks…"

"You are welcome."

"I usually eat outside… that's why the kitchen looks so new and void. "

His eyes are red and baggy…. He didn't sleep last night. Just like me. His complexion is pale…

"I have class very soon, I'm leaving now." He is so annoying… I wanted to chat before we leave the house but in this way it will be impossible to create a pleasant atmosphere with him…


"Ah, there you go… my first class is in room 202. How can I find it? This university is so big… "

"Good morning, may I help you? "

Wow… two young handsome men! Both have celadon hair… one has a livid tinge of green, while the other has vivid hue of green. They are smiling at me. How gorgeous! But I don't know them… maybe they are perverted…

"Good morning…" I seek really deep for a fake smile… Usually, I don't pretend smiling. But I'm aware of their anonymity.

"Hihara Kazuki! " His smiling expression urges me to smile him back.

"Tsuchiura Ryoutarou! What can I do for you? " A complete gentleman…

"I'm sorry, I'm searching for room 202…"

"What a coincidence! We are also going there! Music History with Mr. Schwartz! "

If I remember well his name is Hihara Kazuki. He is really cheerful and carefree. He leads the way to the room.

"This is the teacher's first class in this semester… I'm looking forward to his teaching method. After all, this is my only lecture in this term. " Tsuchiura Ryoutarou seems to be a calm and responsible person. He keeps his hands in his pockets and smiles occasionally.

We have arrived and gentlemanly, they open the door for me. Chivalry still exists!

As I look around… there are not many students… like 15… and… my mirth is over very quickly. Desperation and agony are marching through my head when I have a glimpse of a certain blue haired young man sitting at the first row.

And surprise is illuminating in my eyes when Hihara speeds to the direction of my roommate and fervently greets him. Watching Tsuchiura doesn't convince me that they are friends. The dark green haired man is trudging to the first row.

"Good morning Len! "

"Morning Kazuki…"

"So Len. Details! How is she? Did she move in? How is it going? I want to know everything! "

I can't force it back… I just snicker and step closer to them. Hihara is asking about me…. What a miracle… Tsukimori-kun has friend(s)…. I thought that he doesn't have any. With his attitude… the person must be brave enough to try to get closer to him.

He is staring at me. Tsukimori-kun is staring at me, AGAIN! Oh no… I'm flushed… I can bet that my face has the same color as my hair…

"Ah Len, she is a new student. We met her some minutes ago. Let me introduce… darn it, I don't even know her name…"

"She is Hino Kahoko. " Len answers in a calm manner.

"What? Do you know her? " Ryou's face is painted with several question marks. He is irked by the unknown knowledge of his classmate.

"I'm his roommate. " Yes I said it! Finally, I'm in the conversation. But the effect is more than I expected. The two green head are watching me… sternly… then both of them are giggling.

"What? You can't be serious! Tsukimori! You are a lucky man! " They sing in unison.

Why is he a lucky man? I don't understand Hihara's sentence.

"Hino, come here… " Ryou is calling for me. "Listen… you don't know what have you done… you chose the worst roommate ever… He is cold and stoic, just like a walking stone! He doesn't care anything else just music and violin… and on the top of that he is acting like a teenage girl who is always on period! " He is laughing again… really hard this time. Joyful tears abandon his eyes…

"Mind your own business… Tsuchiura!"

"Cold like always… Ice prince… "

"OK… that's enough… both of you. You are not going to fight here…" I try to calm them down. After all, it was just a joke… but I think it is hurting Tsukimori-kun… He is blushed and his eyes are frantic.


"Be quiet everyone! I'd like to start the class…"

The teacher is an old man… he has long beard and eyeglasses. Typical university professor.

"I'd like you to introduce yourself to me and to your classmates. Let me know the most important things of you. Mostly why did you take my class and what is your major. Let's start there. "

He is pointing to the right corner of the classroom.

I'm unable to remember everybody in the class… also names, faces and their majors… But I know that a girl plays the piano. She is called Manami MoriRyou is also a pianist. Hihara is playing the trumpet while I caught a glimpse of 4 other young men.

One has long mauve hair with a beautiful porcelain face. He plays the flute but his major is in business and marketing. I don't remember his name…

There is a sleeping boy who resembles an angel with his blonde hair. He is a cellist. Don't ask his name! I cannot recall.

Oh yes, Kaji Aoi… I know his name because he gave a very good impression… he is tall and handsome. His emerald eyes are sparkling against the dim light in the room. He has straw hair and he is playing the viola. He seems to be cheerful.

Ah, there is another grumpy guy… he looks kind of cool with his unique dark violet hair… I believe his name is Etou… Etou something… and he also plays the violin.

Let's see who else… oh… Amou Nami! She is studying to be a journalist. She didn't have enough credits so she took this class… She is the first odd one who doesn't have any connection with music.

And that timid girl… she is blushing anytime she has to talk… She plays the clarinet.

Of course, Tsukimori-kun… violinist… what a surprise after I've read his rules….

"I'm Hino Kahoko and I'm majored in the violin. "

Len is watching me, again… but this time his expression is skeptical...

Well, as I can see… I will make new friends from this group… God's zoo is diverse… Unfortunately, the fence is really low…


"Len, nice to see you here! " He is the guy with long syringa hair… He is extremely handsome!

"Azuma… what a surprise… "

"May you introduce me to your lovely girlfriend? " Girlfriend? Wait a minute!

"I'm not his girlfriend! I'm his roommate! " I correct as soon as possible. Don't mistake me with this icicle's girlfriend…

Azuma widens his eyes and an innocent smile creeps on his face.

"Please, Len. Teach me how to catch a beautiful roommate like Hino-san! "

He grabs my hand and heaves a light kiss on it. I'm sure… that I'm crimson red…

"Nice to meet you, Hino Kahoko! "

"I…It's my ple… pleasure! " Why my voice is faltering? Why am I abashed?

My university years have just started…. I should walk with opened eyes and I should perk up my ears… who knows what is hidden in the future…


Thanks for reading! It's well appreciated! Reviews are welcome!

I'm not sure how the university works in Japan or in Austria but I know how it works in the US and in Hungary. If your major is in History (just an example) you can still take classes from other departments like music or literature. It is your choice if you can handle your schedule or not. So that's why Amou-san was able to take classes from the Music Department. Hope it makes sense to you ;)

Sorry for the boring ending, but actually, I needed to present all of the characters in a way.

The next chapter will be available in two days ;) It's almost done ;) I'm enjoying myself writing this fic XD


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