You and Me

Last Night

"What happened last night?" Natsuki asked again. I let out a groan and filled my breakfast plate. I couldn't even remember how many times I'd told him at this point. Maybe he could sense that the words I said weren't entirely true. That would explain his incessant repetition. I went to the usual table and sat down. Tomochika and Haruka were already there talking with Masato.

"Hi Syo," Haruka said with a smile, tucking her hair behind her ear. I looked into her eyes and grinned back.

"'Morning Haruka," I replied, seating myself and looking at her. I wasn't aware of how long we sat staring at each other, but it was certainly long enough to catch the others' attention.

"Oi! Good morning to you too," Tomochika quipped, turning to return to her conversation with Masato, to show she was upset with me for ignoring her.

"Syoooooo-chan," Natsuki squealed, loud enough in my ear to tear my eyes off of Haruka. I turned to him with fervor burning in my eyes.

"What?" I asked curtly. He smiled widely.

"Last night?" I shook my head at him. He was truly insufferable. Haruka's ears perked up at the mention of last night. I knew that she probably didn't want me to share our moment. Tomo didn't look like she knew about the event either. It wouldn't be fair for me to confess to Natsuki when she didn't get to share with Tomochika.

"You know what Natsuki? I got us tickets to go see Piyo-chan," I admitted. His eyes lit up at the sound of the name and apparently his entire memory of asking me about yesterday disappeared immediately. He returned to eating his breakfast avidly, but not before pulling out his Piyo-chan plushie from his bag. I shook my head at him and looked over to Haruka.

"Do you have plans for—?" she began before I received a slap on the back.

"Syo!" Otoya exclaimed, seating himself on the other side of me and slugging me on the arm. "Where were you yesterday? Everyone was really worried about you," he explained, all the while eating and talking. I shuddered at the sight and figured I had to tell him. Haruka's face fell at his arrival, but when Tokiya sat beside her she straightened up and smiled to him.

"I went to…" I began, my voice trailing off as I heard Tokiya talking to Haruka. Before I could either interrupt their conversation or continue mine, Ren sat down.

"Good morning Little Lamb," he whispered across the table to Haruka. She blushed a beautiful pink and looked skeptically at me. I clenched and unclenched my fist in frustration. "Ochibi, where did you go? Hyuuga's furious with you," he finished, turning his gaze to Tokiya to confirm. Tokiya managed a terse nod. Great.

"I went to watch my brother perform in town," I replied. Everyone seemed to be ill-impressed with the way I'd spent my time, but Haruka's face lit up at the comment.

"How was it?" she asked, "I'm going to town this weekend," she announced. I smiled.

"I want to come," Tomochika burst into our conversation. I frowned as she turned everyone's attention onto herself. Quietly, I ate my breakfast and escaped the table without anyone noticing. I plugged in my headphones and began the short walk to homeroom. If I showed up early then I could at least deal with my punishment. Right as I was about to turn down my hall I felt a tugging on my jacket. When I turn around to see who it was I found myself again very close and very alone with Haruka.

"Um, Syo," she mumbled, panting for breath as she had clearly run to meet me. I took off the large headphones and watched her formulate her thoughts. She didn't seem to want to say it, possibly afraid that she would put her foot in her mouth. "About last night," she whispered. She was furtively glancing around the hallway. I felt my heart plummet. She was going to tell me. She was going to say what all the girls would say to me.

Syo-kun, you're so cute. I'm glad I got the chance to get to know you like that and I think you're really nice. It's just; I think that you aren't my type. No offense Syo, you're just special and I don't want to take you from that special girl for you. I still want to be friends though. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. I'm sorry for being so indecisive. You're such a great guy Syo.

"Yeah Haruka?" I breathed, afraid to hear the words again. She clicked her heels together and got onto her toes as to see me better. I looked down my nose at her. Our height difference was very little so she was nearly face to face with me at this point.

"About last night," she repeated, her mind mulling over the words to follow. "I just—" Without warning she leaned in and pecked me on the lips. I didn't even have time to close my eyes. I regrettably couldn't wrap an arm around her waist or hold her close like I wished, or kiss her until we were panting for breath. She pulled away and turned bright red. She covered her face with both hands and made a small noise. "I'm sorry! I don't know what I was thinking," she cried. "I'll just go."

When she was turning around I grabbed her hand and pulled her chest to chest with me. Her mouth sat in a surprised "o" as her eyes grew in size. She stared at me helplessly, holding tightly to the fabric of my oxford. I looked down at her with half closed, curious eyes.

"I liked it too," I murmured. I closed my eyes and leaned down until our lips touched. When her hands slid up to my neck the bell rang. I couldn't believe how fast her reflexes to the noise were. She pulled away and took a few steps away before smiling back at me. She looked over her shoulder in the direction of her next class before sneaking a peek back.

"Lunch?" she asked in a meek voice just as the halls were begging to fill. I managed a nod before she sprinted off. I watched her fluffy skirt swish with her movement and gave myself time to calm my hammering heart. She really sent my body into frenzy whenever I was close to her.

When I arrived to homeroom, the rest of the class was seated and listening to Hyuuga-sensei teach. I tried to seat myself as quietly as possible, but it didn't seem to matter what I did, Ryuuya was watching me and I didn't blame him. Ren raised an eyebrow at me with the customary I told you so glance. Tokiya wasn't paying the slightest attention, but I knew he knew too. I saw it coming before it hit me.

"Kurusu, do you know something?" Hyuuga singled me out, walking closer to my desk to see my reaction.

"I'm sorry Sensei. Know what?" I asked, taking out my pencil and trying to remain exceedingly respectful, just to stay on my mentor's good side.

"Do you know a secret about coming to class? Please do share. Will you become an idol despite your lack of attendance? What is this secret?" he antagonized, putting a hand on the desk and staring down at me with intimidation. I shied up, feeling my shoulder cave inwards and all of my pride from being with Nanami disappear.

"I'm sorry," I replied meekly, realizing perhaps that telling him the truth about Kaoru's performance probably wouldn't be wise. He set a small piece of paper on my desk, demanding me to remain in class during lunch to serve detention. "No, Sensei you don't understand. I can't have detention. Not today," I explained, jumping to my feet and becoming inordinately loud. He turned around and smiled at me.

"Is that so? You should have thought about that before skipping class. Sit down Kurusu," he demanded. I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. All the wind was knocked out of me as I fell into my seat. Haruka. I'd promised her, now I'd be a liar.

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