Weeks soon passed and much to everyone's horror, Yui and Tasuki had gotten into the same course. They even became well-known in school for constant bickering. Of course, that wasn't their only reputation. Tasuki had also become the renowned heart-throb of campus ground, and girls were constantly chasing after him, much to his annoyance. As for Yui, well, the teachers trusted her a lot, while she had her fair share of suitors that caused her much embarrassment. Like now.
"Yui," Seki Kazuhiko called, grabbing her by the hand as she entered the classroom.
"Oh, ohayo, Kazuhiko-san," Yui greeted uncertainly, trying to pull her hand away, but his grip just tightened.
Kazuhiko flashed a bright smile. "Let's go for a date after school. Just you and me."
Yui sighed. Every morning, he would ask her the same question, but doesn't he see that she just wasn't interested? "No thank you, Kazuhiko," Yui declined politely, successfully getting her hand back, then walked to her seat.
He settled into a seat in front of her. "C'mon, just one date? I'll show such a good time!"
"I'm busy, really. Sorry." Yui said, fishing for the storybook in her bag. Seki Kazuhiko. He was nice enough, but she really didn't want to go out with someone she felt nothing for. Besides, he was scary, so persistent.
Kazuhiko sighed. "Very well, I'll continue to wait for you." He then walked off to his own seat.
Yui went red at his phrase "I'll continue to wait for you". That was so sweet, really! It made her feel like some baddie, but still… She couldn't possibly force herself to reciprocate his feelings. If there was anything she believed in, it was to be true to yourself.
Soon, other students began filing into the classroom, as lesson time neared. Yui crossed her fingers praying that nobody else had seen her encounter with Kazuhiko. Miaka and the others simply didn't understand why she refused to give him a chance.
Time droned on and the lessons were truly boring. Even Yui, who always answered the teachers' questions, was doodling on her book. Just then, the bell rang, marking the time for recess, saving everyone the agony. Everyone hurriedly ran out of class, chatting loudly. "I had a nice nap," Miaka said brightly, causing a smile on everyone's face. It was so expected of her.
As Yui opened her mouth to say something, Kazuhiko addressed her again. "Hey, Yui! I was thinking that…"
"Oh shit. See you later," she muttered to Miaka as she hastily pushed through the crowd. To her horror, Kazuhiko followed behind too, calling her name. She quickened her pace, pretending not to hear. She would have to take refuge in her room. Turning the corner, she made a dash for it, but unluckily bumped into Tasuki.
"What's the rush?" He smirked as usual. "The canteen not good enough for you, high and mighty Seiryuu no Miko?"
Yui glared at him. "I don't have time for this. Will you just move?"
His smile widened as he blocked her escape route. "Sorry, don't feel very polite today!" he announced. Annoyed Yui growled at him as she tried to pass.
Just then, a distant, yet distinctive voice of Kazuhiko sounded near the bend. "Shit! I don't have time!" Yui exclaimed, a little panicky.
"Oh, lover boy after you? I wonder what he sees in you. You're just a…" Tasuki began, but was quickly silenced when Yui suddenly pulled him by the tie towards her and engaged him in a passionate lip-lock, catching him by surprise.
"Yu… oh, sorry." Kazuhiko trailed off as he left quickly.
After awhile, Yui speedily shoved Tasuki away from her. Tasuki looked baffled. "What was that for?" he asked, completely stunned.
Yui blushed. "I… I had to escape… I…" Then abruptly, she changed her tone. "Why did it have to be you? I can't believe it… I kissed a pig!"
Tasuki scowled at her. "Sheesh, you're considered lucky, ok! I was taken advantage of! Speaking of which… I didn't realise you harboured such deep feelings for me!" The trademark smirk returned. "If you had wanted a kiss you should have asked first, then maybe I'll consider…"
Pushing him aside, she warned him, "Not a single word bout this! Not a word!" With that, she stormed into her room and slammed the door. She sat on the edge of her bed, feeling totally stupid. That baka would definitely feed this incident to his already enormous ego and go around bragging to everyone how old Yui "couldn't resist his charms", and was "super despo". Wonderful. Of course, there was the other alternative. If she hadn't done what she did, she'll be doomed to be pestered by Kazuhiko forever. That guy was annoyingly persistent! Either way, both was equally horrible.
"I wish I hadn't done that," Yui spoke angrily to the thin air. This was yet another reason for her to hate Tasuki. Somehow he would always force her to do the ultimate. Like earlier. He was the biggest moron in the entire world! No wait, scratch that. He was the biggest moron in the entire universe! Yeh that sounded more fitting. She could already picture him boasting around… Argh… She would just have to do a better job avoiding him.
