You're my mystery
Kishinuma Yoshiki x Shinozaki Ayumi
CHAPTER TWO: Dinner Date?!
Author Note: Hi lovelies! Wow, already 7 reviews on the first chapter? Thank you so much! It really means a lot to me that you guys like my stories so much! Let's continue with Chapter Two, shall we? Enjoy!
Warnings: AU, fluff, heavy language and OOC-ness. (I always warn for this, just in case.)
Disclaimer: I do not own Corpse Party
Normal P.O.V.
Ayumi was sitting on a park bench, Yoshiki besides her. She recently had discovered Yoshiki was her rescuer and she was now trying to take everything in that just happened.
''Are you… okay?'' Yoshiki asked slowly.
Ayumi looked up at him and nodded.
''Yeah… thanks again for saving me.''
Yoshiki didn't reply and kept staring in front of him. Ayumi then seemed to notice the bloody cut he had on his cheek.
''Ah, you're injured!'' She exclaimed.
''It's nothing.'' Yoshiki replied in an unimpressed tone.
''It is! It might become a scar!'' Ayumi said.
She dug in the pocket of her skirt and pulled out a handkerchief. She then opened her bag and pulled out a water bottle, sprinkling some of the water on the handkerchief. She shot a hesitant look at Yoshiki, who had seen what she was doing from the corner of his eyes. She slowly brought the handkerchief to his cheek, looking for hesitations in his eyes. He didn't comply and Ayumi softly pressed the handkerchief on the wound, dapping lightly. Yoshiki didn't even flinch, instead keeping his gaze on the blue-haired class president.
''At least it cleans up the blood a bit.'' Ayumi smiled.
Once she was done, she handed Yoshiki her handkerchief.
''You can keep it.'' She smiled.
She actually expected Yoshiki to just throw it away, so she was surprised when she saw him folding the slightly blood-stained handkerchief neatly and putting it away in his jeans pocket. Unlike her, Yoshiki was in his casual clothes. Ayumi was still in her school uniform. She shuddered again, due to the chilly wind.
''I guess I'll be heading home. It's getting colder and I need to get up early tomorrow.'' Ayumi smiled at her blond classmate.
Yoshiki didn't say anything and stood up. Ayumi sighed and expected him to take off without her, so again, she was surprised when she saw him waiting for her.
''W-Why are you waiting for me?'' Ayumi asked.
''You seriously think I'm going to let you wander these streets alone again, after what happened?'' Yoshiki replied.
Ayumi's cheeks tinged a bit red from embarrassment. She started to walk beside him and the two kept silent, Yoshiki sauntering with his hands in his jean pockets and Ayumi fiddling with her hands, feeling awkward. Both of them kept silent and Ayumi only spoke up every now and then to give directions towards her house. Finally, they made it towards her front door. Ayumi unlocked the door, but turned around before stepping in.
''Uhmm… thanks for everything.'' She smiled.
Yoshiki just closed his eyes for a brief moment, before turning around and walking away.
''Bye…'' Ayumi softly said, before going inside and closing the door.
She walked over towards the kitchen to heat some water for tea. While waiting for the water to boil, she plopped down on a kitchen chair and let out a heavy sigh. She was still shaken by everything that had happened and she kept thinking about the mysterious blond who had saved her.
''Why is Yoshiki so distant?'' She muttered to herself.
When the water was boiled, she picked out a flavor and let the teabag drop in the boiling water. Clutching the hot teacup, she sat down again and got lost in thoughts.
''Should I repay him for what he has done for me?'' She wondered out loud.
She honestly couldn't think of a thing. She hated when she owned people things. She let out a sigh.
''Oh, well. Let's figure that out tomorrow.'' She spoke.
After drinking her tea, Ayumi prepared for bed and fell in a restless sleep.
-X-
The next morning, Ayumi told everything that had occurred last evening to her friends in their WhatsApp group. They all were shocked.
MAYU: No way, you got assaulted?
NAOMI: And what's more, the new boy saved you?
AYUMI: Yeah, it was all really weird. But I'm glad he was there. Otherwise… I don't want to think about what could've happened. –scared face-
Satoshi: Glad you're okay, Shinozaki. –smiley face-
Seiko: Ghehe, seems like your knight in shiny armor was just on time! -grin face-
Ayumi: -blush face- SEIKO!
Naomi: Seiko, don't tease her!
Seiko: Oh yeah, almost forgot. I finished the collage of Naomi's boob shots. –grin face-
Naomi: SEIKO!
Morishige: Sometimes, I wonder why I still hang out with you guys. –sigh face-
Mayu: Relax, Shige-nii! You know you love us all!
Seiko had send an image.
Satoshi: OMG… -nosebleed face-
Naomi: SEIKO! WHY DID YOU POST THE COLLAGE ON THIS GROUP CHAT?!
Seiko: Isn't it obvious! So that everybody can see how beautiful your boobs are!
Morishige: Well… that escalated quickly. –sweatdrop face-
Mayu: Shige-nii…
Ayumi smiled and couldn't help but giggle aloud by their silly actions. They always knew how to make her happy. She put away her phone and decided to do some more homework. Later in the afternoon, she heard a key turn in the front door and then, heard the voice of her sister flow through the house.
''Ayumi? I'm home!'' Hinoe spoke up.
''Okairi, Hinoe.'' Ayumi smiled.
Her sister emerged in the kitchen, where Ayumi was making her homework at the kitchen table, and smiled.
''Busy with school, I see?'' She asked.
Ayumi nodded.
''Anyway, how was the convention?'' She asked.
Hinoe took a spot opposite of Ayumi and smiled.
''It was amazing. I met this medium who explained all this new techniques to me. It was such an amazing experience.'' Hinoe started to explain.
''I'm happy for you.'' Ayumi smiled.
''Did anything happen here, once I was gone? I did sense something dark yesterday evening? Almost as if you were in danger.'' Hinoe spoke worried.
Ayumi pondered whether on telling her the truth or not. She decided to tell her sister anyway, since it was almost impossible to lie in front of Hinoe.
''I… I got assaulted.'' Ayumi slowly spoke.
Hinoe gasped and Ayumi quickly explained the situation.
''Oh my…'' Hinoe gasped. ''But this new boy from your class saved you, I understand?''
Ayumi nodded.
''He suddenly was… there. If he wouldn't have saved me, I don't know what could've happened.'' She spoke up.
''I see. What's the name of this boy?'' Hinoe asked.
''Kishinuma Yoshiki.'' Ayumi replied.
''He wouldn't be a blonde, perhaps? Well, dyed-blonde.'' Hinoe asked.
Ayumi frowned confused.
''How did you know?''
''I saw him in a vision.'' Hinoe spoke up. ''It told me he would be your rescuer soon.''
Ayumi gasped a little.
''Wow…''
''Anyway, I'm thankful for him. Why don't you ask him to join us for dinner tonight? As a thank-you gift?'' Hinoe proposed.
Ayumi blushed.
''D-Do I have to?'' She replied.
''The guy saved your life, Ayumi! It's the least we can do!'' Hinoe told her.
''I-I guess so. But I don't even know him that well.'' Ayumi said.
''Then there's a moment for that during dinner.'' Hinoe smiled back triumphantly.
Ayumi sighed. She knew she had lost from her sister.
''I don't even have his number!'' She tried to come up with an excuse.
''Ayumi, you're the class president. You have the numbers of all the students in your class. I'm positive your teacher has given you a sheet with Kishinuma's information.'' Hinoe countered.
Ayumi sighed in defeat. Why did her sister know everything?
''Okay, okay! I'll call him.'' Ayumi finally groaned.
Hinoe smiled.
''I'll go pick up some groceries, then.'' She smiled.
She grabbed a shopping bag, stuffed her wallet in her purse and left the house.
''Good luck.'' Hinoe winked at her, before leaving the house again.
Ayumi groaned and let her head fall on her opened math books.
''Why do I have to do this?'' She muttered to herself.
She felt embarrassed to ask Yoshiki over for dinner. She was sure he would be embarrassed as well.
''Guess I have no choice.'' Ayumi groaned.
She went upstairs and opened her 'class-president' map, looking through the information sheets of her fellow classmates. She went to the K-section of Kishinuma and spotted his sheet. She entered his cell phone number in her own phone and pressed the dial button. She paced back and forth in her room, while she waited for Yoshiki to pick up. She silently pleaded he wouldn't pick up, but she was unlucky, since she heard the ringing stop and a deep masculine voice talk.
''Who's this?'' The voice spoke.
''K-Kishinuma-kun?'' Ayumi stammered.
It stayed silent for a while.
''Wait… class rep?'' He asked.
''Uhmm, yeah. This is Shinozaki.'' Ayumi said awkwardly.
It stayed silent.
''Uhm… I wanted to invite you over for dinner tonight at my place, together with my sister. As a thank-you for saving me yesterday.'' She slowly explained.
It stayed silent once again. Ayumi closed her eyes and expected the laugh to come from Yoshiki, telling her she was an idiot. But the laugh never came.
''… What time?'' He asked.
Ayumi's eyes widened.
''Y-You actually wanna come?'' She asked.
''You invited me, right?'' Yoshiki replied.
Ayumi blushed.
''Y-Yeah. Uhmm.. around six would be perfect.''
She asked him if he remembered where she lived and then, she said goodbye and hung up. Her heart pounded in her chest.
''Oh my god, Kishinuma is coming over for dinner.'' She spoke in the void.
She let herself fall back on her bed. She kept laying like that for a while, until she heard the front door open again.
''Ayumi, I'm back.'' Her sister's voice echoed through the house.
She walked downstairs and helped her sister placing the shopping bag on the kitchen counter.
''And?'' Hinoe asked her younger sister.
Ayumi sighed.
''He's coming at six.'' She replied.
Hinoe clapped her hands.
''Nice! I better start cooking then.'' She smiled.
And with that, she started to grab equipments in the kitchen. Ayumi went back to her math books and studied some more.
''Shouldn't you change in something nicer?'' Hinoe asked, halfway through her cooking session.
Ayumi looked up from her book.
''Hmm? Why?'' She replied.
''We're having a guest over. You're in your sweatpants shorts and a simple black tank top.'' Hinoe spoke.
Ayumi rolled her eyes.
''Do I have to dress up?'' She asked.
''Yes, you have.'' Hinoe replied stern.
With a groan, Ayumi went upstairs and changed into a white, dressy top with black skinny jeans. She brushed her twin tails and then, headed downstairs again.
''This better?'' She asked.
Her sister turned around and smiled approvingly.
''Yes, that's very nice.'' Hinoe replied.
She had almost finished cooking dinner.
''Sis, can you finish the last part? I'm quickly gonna take a shower and change clothes.'' Hinoe asked.
Ayumi nodded with a smile.
''Sure.''
Hinoe smiled a thank-you smile and went upstairs, Ayumi stirring rice curry her sister had made. When her sister came down, she was wearing a maxi-dress and a flower in her hair. Once Hinoe had taken her spot by the stove again, Ayumi plated the table and just as she finished, the door bell rang. A shade of red spread over Ayumi's cheeks. That had to be Kishinuma. She walked over towards the front door. She opened it and indeed, in front of her stood her blond classmate. He was dressed in a pair of black trousers, a blue button-up shirt and white sneakers.
''Uhmm hi, come in.'' Ayumi smiled.
She pushed the door further open and Yoshiki walked passed her. Ayumi closed the door again and brushed her hands over her jeans awkwardly. She led him towards the kitchen, where Hinoe just placed the last pan on the table.
''Hi, you must be Kishinuma.'' She smiled, wiping her hands on her apron.
She then extended her hand.
''Please call me Hinoe.''
''Kishinuma Yoshiki.'' Yoshiki muttered, shaking her hand.
''So, please sit down.'' Hinoe smiled.
She sat down at the side of the table by the part where there was only plated for one person, so that Ayumi and Yoshiki were forced to sit next to each other on the other side of the table.
''I hope you like rice curry.'' Hinoe smiled at Yoshiki.
The blonde gave her a half-smile back.
''Yeah.'' He replied.
''That's good! Well, guests first! Take as much as you like!''
Yoshiki awkwardly plated his plate and Ayumi followed, feeling very self-conscious and awkward as well.
''You two are both so silent.'' Hinoe giggled. ''Any reason for that?''
Ayumi blushed.
''N-No!'' She replied.
''Well then, speak up a bit more.'' Hinoe giggled.
Ayumi muttered something incoherently to herself. After everybody had plated, they both wished each other a good meal and started eating. Ayumi silently took a bite from her rice curry, staring at Yoshiki from her eye corner.
''It's good.'' He smiled at Hinoe, who smiled back.
''It is? Thanks! I was a bit worried you wouldn't like it.'' Hinoe replied.
''You know you're an amazing cook, sis.'' Ayumi smiled at her.
Hinoe blushed a little.
''I just like cooking a lot. That doesn't automatically mean I'm good at it.'' She replied.
''But you are.'' Yoshiki complimented her.
''Thanks, Kishinuma.'' Hinoe replied.
The three chatted a bit, Hinoe doing most of the talking and before they knew it, their plates were empty and dessert was served.
''I hope you like vanilla ice cream with strawberries.'' Hinoe smiled.
''Sounds good.'' Yoshiki replied.
''Oh, I gotta go towards the freezer in the garage to get it. Be right back.'' Hinoe announced.
With that, she stood up and left the table. Once she was gone, Ayumi sighed.
''Sorry.'' She said.
Yoshiki kept silent and looked at her.
''For what?'' He finally spoke up.
''For this. I'm sorry if you're not enjoying this. Maybe you feel forced to be kind. I totally understand if you feel awkward.'' Ayumi said.
Ayumi looked at her and finally, smiled.
''What are you talking about? I'm actually having a good time.''
Ayumi's eyes widened.
''Really?''
Yoshiki looked back in front of him.
''Yeah.'' He smiled a half-smile.
Somehow, it made Ayumi smile as well and she felt a bit of awkwardness fall from her shoulders.
''I'm glad.'' She smiled. ''After all, I really want to thank you for what you did for me yesterday.''
''Any boy should've come up to save you. If he doesn't, he isn't a true male.'' Yoshiki replied.
Ayumi blushed a bit. At that point, Hinoe returned and after a couple of minutes and some more chatting, dessert was finished too.
''Care for some tea?'' Hinoe asked.
Yoshiki looked at his watch.
''Thanks, but no. I think it's better if I go home now.'' He replied.
Hinoe nodded.
''I see. Well, it was a pleasure having you over. Again, thanks for saving my little sister.''
''It's nothing.'' Yoshiki replied.
''Let me help you out.'' Ayumi smiled.
Hinoe went to clean the dishes and Ayumi guided Yoshiki towards the front door. Since he was standing fully again, she could take a closer look at his outfit. That button-up shirt really worked for him and he looked really hot to be honest. Upon thinking that, Ayumi started to blush and quickly discarded the thoughts.
''Thanks for having me over.'' Yoshiki half-smiled.
''It was fun.'' Ayumi smiled back.
''See you… Monday, I guess?'' Yoshiki asked.
Ayumi nodded.
''See you Monday at school. Don't forget to study for the Math test.'' She smiled.
Yoshiki grinned and then, turned around and walked away. Ayumi closed the door and walked back to the kitchen to help her sister.
''Oh my god.'' Hinoe begun, a huge grin on her face.
''What?'' Ayumi asked confused.
''That boy!'' Hinoe squealed.
''What about him?'' Ayumi asked, rising an eyebrow.
''You never told me he was hot!'' Hinoe grinned mischievously.
Ayumi blushed.
''I-I don't see those kind of things.'' She replied.
''Ayumi, he is a cutie! You two totally should date!'' Hinoe squealed.
''Hinoe, stop it.'' Ayumi muttered embarrassed.
''He is a bit silent and distant, though. But I can sense he has a good heart.'' Hinoe smiled.
Ayumi smiled a bit too. She already had figured that out for herself.
''Anyway, if you don't mind, I got some stuff to take care of.'' Ayumi excused herself.
Hinoe nodded and Ayumi made her way up to her room. She plopped down on her bed and grabbed her phone, opening the WhatsApp group with her friends.
Ayumi: Oh. My. God. –blush face-
Mayu: What, what? –excited face-
Naomi: What happened?
Ayumi: You'll never guess who just stayed for dinner.
Satoshi: Santa Claus?
Morishige: Lana del Ray?
Ayumi: Real funny, guys –sweatdrop face-
Mayu: Spill it already!
Ayumi: Kishinuma FREAKING Yoshiki!
Seiko: Wuuuut? –shocked face-
Naomi: The new guy?! –gasp face-
Ayumi: Jup.
Morishige: How did that happen?
Ayumi:Remember I told you guys he saved me yesterday? Well, I told my sister and she insisted on inviting him over for dinner. –awkward face-
Satoshi: And? How was it?
Ayumi: Pretty awkward… -sweatdrop face-
Mayu: Oh gosh. What happened?
Ayumi: He just rarely talks. My sister did all the talking and he and I were just sitting there like… awkwarddddddddddd.
Seiko: Haha. I can totally imagine this. –grin face-
Ayumi: Not funny. But luckily, at the end, I opened up a bit and so did he. It was kinda okay, after all.
Morishige: So Kishinuma was quite sociable after all?
Ayumi: He was? Well, at least he spoke more than we have ever seen him do on school.
Mayu: Glad he's opening up. –smiley face-
Naomi: Still, I can't believe how awkward it must have been.
Ayumi: I felt so awkward, Naomi. OMG. –facepalm face-
Seiko: Hahahaha! –laughing face-
Ayumi: Anyway, what did you guys do today?
Morishige: Recited a play with Mayu and studied.
Mayu: Jup! –smiley face-
Satoshi: I helped Naomi with math.
Seiko: Ooeeeeehhh –mischievous face-
Naomi: -sweatdrop face- Seikoo….
Seiko: Ghehe!
Ayumi: Anyway, I got some stuff to do, so I see you guys Monday at school.
Mayu: Bye, Shinozaki!
Naomi: Bye!
Seiko: CHEES~U!
Ayumi putted her phone away and smiled. Tonight had been weird, but she had to admit she also enjoyed it in some way. She shook her head with a smile and started working on math.
End of CHAPTER TWO
Author Note: Yay! Chapter Two is here! Haha, DINNER DATE! I loved the awkwardness I could write. How would you feel if you had to invite a boy over you knew for just one day, for dinner. That would be quite awkward, wouldn't it? Luckily, Hinoe is a social person! Anyway, what did you lovelies think of this chapter! Leave a review and follow and/or favorite this story! And you can also support me as an author by favoriting and/or following me as one! I'll see you lovelies next time! Bye! xoxo Dewi-Michelle