Author's Note:
Still no reviews, huh? I'm starting to wonder if Reborn! Fans actually read this fanfic everytime I update... Oh well. For the rest of you that do, you'll be happy to know that I plan to write my stories to coincide with each of the arcs of Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn! That means it'll be a long story... Enjoy!
Chapter Two: The Idol Of The School!
Class started like any other. A monotonous period of words, sentences, lectures and writing. The teacher is generally strict and uninteresting, and thus garners no extra attention from the students. I don't think I actually have to say what happens during class, right? The teacher teaches, and we, as students, listen and take down notes. Almost every lesson follows this chain of actions and generally it is okay. Although, there has been a few days where I find it extremely hard to fight off the boredom of some of the classes.
And, as with every school, the interesting stuff always takes place after class. Homeroom just finished, and everyone else was either having lunch or preparing for the afternoon classes.
Right in the middle of the classroom she sat. If one was to take a good look, he or she would have probably noticed that more than half the class was either talking to the girl, listening to her, or just hanging with her. Her emerald green eyes would shine and glow like the flash of life one see present from the forests. She has hair flowing down to her back, so lush and dark, it added mystique and grace to her figure.
Her name is Regina Conti.
Yes, she is beautiful. Probably why she's the idol of the school. Boys from every class would fawn over her, willing to do whatever she asks. The girls, because of her kindness, has never displayed any ill content towards her. Yet. Sergio says that she has a half-heritage too, half-Italian, half-Japanese.
I..think I like her. She is cute, definitely, but, everytime I see her it feels different from other girls. I would feel nervous, happy, excited, jittery, all that stuff. I do not know. All attempts at talking to her has ended with me running away from the situation. Every once in a while, I see her smiling my way, but, it is probably aimed at someone else. Sigh, I guess I can only look on from afar..
"So, when are you actually gonna go talk to her?" Sergio gave out as his right hand tapped my shoulders and brought me back to reality. "She has the same crush on you, I did tell you this already, right?" Sergio continued his usual speech, his looks calling me a coward for not having the courage.
"I can't..." I stammered, my voice slowly going soft. I.. don't know. I think I'll just wait and see where these feelings will take me. So, the rest of the lunch break was just us going on and on about this, until the next teacher walked in.
Apparently Sergio is a pretty good friend of hers. You can imagine how mad I was when he didn't tell me about this. When I actually brought up the courage to tell him how I felt, he started laughing. Then, he tried to play cupid to get us together, most of which did not go so well. Nothing really bad happened, but, the experience really shook me up good. Something bad always seems to happen when I am with Regina.
Well, the rest of the day was just school and more school. Nothing interesting happened, that is, until after school.
The sky was tinted in a blend of yellow and orange as I walked out of the school with Sergio. It was a cloudy evening, with the sky filled with puffs and puffs of gray clouds, floating around seemlessly. Most of the students had already gone home because we stayed back to help out the teacher. The reason was because according to Sergio and his Bushido code, helping people is a virtue, dragging me along as well. And thus, we find ourselves going home two hours late... Damn.
"Why did I stayed back to help again?" I ask, rubbing my shoulders, tired from carrying so many stacks of papers as I walked towards the gates.
"It wasn't that bad..." was the reply I got from Sergio as he followed behind me, smiling. That of which was followed by a smack to his head.
That was when I saw her. Her hair swaying with the breath of the wind. Her eyes concerned over her thoughts. Regina stood by the gates, looking as though she was waiting for someone. I stood there stunned until I heard her voice calling.
"Hey!" She called out, waving her left hand with a beaming smile. "Over here!" She continued.
I was so surprised I was speechless. Why was the idol of the school waiting for us, alone?
"Hi.. Regina.." I gave out meekly. Did I blush? I hope not. Surprisingly, she gave back her response similarly.
"Hi.. Amato.." She greeted, almost as if it was a whisper, her smile soft and gentle with her cheeks slightly blushing. Is this a dream? I can't believe this is actually happening! My thoughts must have flowed onto my face, as a smile drew wide across it.
That was when I heard Sergio gave out a chuckle.
That alone made me pull him away from the group for a little 'private' talk.
"Sergio!" I yelled in my 'soft' voice.
"Ha ha, hey, I thought you would be happier! Sorry, I can't watch you suffer emotionally everyday any much longer." He says so, giving me a thumbs-up as well as a 'go get her' look on his face. "Anyways, you can't let her go home alone now, can you." He gave out, looking at the setting sun.
He is right, it is getting dark..
"C'mon.. Let's go!" Regina cried out as she begin running towards the residential restrict, grabbing my right hand. Sergio was calmly following us with his footsteps, with a satisfied look on his face.
"Wa-Wait! Regina!" I called out as I was forced along, not to say that I didn't want it or anything, it was just too surprising.
"Just call me Gina!" was the only words that came out of her before she hastened her steps, almost as if she's excited about something. All the while, she had this smile unlike anything I have ever seen. It was a smile of pure joy and happiness. I think.
Back then, I was happy, but, I did not know. I did not know that it was going to be an evening I would never forget. One which would force me to make the decision. One which would force me to accept the title of Zanna Decimo. One which would force me down the road of the Mafia, with no choice of going back...
Um, is the lack of any actual fighting boring you guys? If that is the case, please don't fret! The fighting will come soon enough, I promise. Please, as always, give your thoughts and review!