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On a brighter note - Here's a new update!
And never forgetting the amazing reviews I got. Thank you so much! I'll be replying to reviews I got in both first and second chapter together. So if you reviewed both (Thank you for that) I'll reply at once.
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I present to you the new and the next chapter!
"War?!" Sakura gulped as she looked at Misaki who wasn't paying any attention to what her friends were saying as she kept walking.
Her extra dramatic performance at the table was something she mostly avoided. Her never ending list of drama had another item added to it.
Misaki could make a guy dance at her orders. She knew what it took to give competition to a guy and especially the ones who were smarter than she expected. Takumi Walker was no different. All she needed was a little time , a little endurance and a little flirting.
As the three girls walked away , Takumi Walker shook his head as a smirk made its way on his lips as he leaned back in his chair , gaze not once averting. His friends watched in wary silence as his face morphed into one of pure amusement and humour.
"Ta..kumi?" Hinata asked cautiously as a shiver ran down his spine.
"Yeah..?" His gaze turned ever so slowly , back to his table where all his friends watched him "What?"
Tora was first to smirk as he put one leg over other "Funny you ask"
"Pardon?"
"Don't act dumb , Takumi. We all saw what happened. And that wasn't normal"
"What are you implying , Tora?"
"Hey Kuuga. Got a frying pan on you?"
The blonde pop idol's face turned into one of confusion as Tora sighed and grit his teeth "I have to smack , Takumi. Very hard. Twice. On the head"
As everyone's faces lit in realization , a vein popped on Takumi's forehead "Stop beating around the bush , Tora. Say what you want to. And say it clearly"
"Well then , Takumi Walker. What do you plan on doing now that you have officially challenged her?"
"Nothing. Nothing at all"
"Why not?"
Takumi clicked his tongue and leaned forward in his chair , placing elbows on the table and entwining his fingers , resting his chin atop it "Playing hard to get. That's what she's doing. And if you guys have forgotten.."
"Forgotten what?"
Takumi got up and picked his bag up "I am a bad boy. Girls beg for me. I don't go after them"
"Damn it!" Misaki cursed , running through the hallways of Miyabigaoka annoyed by the fact that she was late.
As the raven haired girl neared her class , she saw a certain blonde model casually strolling towards the same classroom.
Going late to classes and mostly standing outside but still managing to get good marks were all related. Takumi always purposely came late. That way , it was easier to bunk classes.
They both came to a stop in front of the door at the same time. With one look towards the blonde model , Misaki turned to open the door first.
All of her persona's apart , Misaki always had to make sure she attended classes and got good grades so that she could get a good job with a good resume. She wasn't gifted. But she made herself so capable that she wasn't any lesser than the gifted.
The teacher along with all the students present , turned in their direction where Misaki stood there awkwardly gripping her books tighter as Takumi yawned behind her.
The teacher rose an eyebrow and Misaki nodded before speaking "Misaki Ayuzawa"
"And your reason for coming late , Ayuzawa - san?"
"Onzai - sensei left us a little later than he was supposed to. Here" Misaki took the piece of paper requesting to excuse her out and gave it to the teacher.
Nodding in her direction , he gestured her to join the class as he turned in the direction of the other late comer.
"And you , Takumi - kun?"
As Takumi opened his mouth to speak , someone beat him to it "One of my Student Council members dropped some important reports and files in the corridor. He was helping her pick them up and arrange them"
Everyone turned to the voice at the door as he continued speaking "And that is why I personally request you to excuse him"
Misaki didn't miss the way the teacher looked at Takumi warily. Like he had been asked to do this a thousand times. Finally sighing he nodded "Only because , Igarashi - kun wanted me to. If you are late again , I am afraid it would be detention next"
"How very kind of you , Sensei. I will personally make sure there are no problems like this again" With that said , Tora closed the door and left.
A minute into class , Takumi's phone buzzed. Slowly pulling it out of his pocket and keeping it low , he unlocked it to reveal a message from Tora.
Things I have to do for you *sigh sigh* - Igarashi. T
What did he do this time? - Sakurai. K
Attempted to come late so that he could bunk the class. I can't always come and bail you out. Next time you might actually get detention - Igarashi. T
Sakurai. K is typing…
"Takumi - kun. Are you using your mobile phone?"
Takumi picked a random notebook from the desk which didn't even belong to him and held it up "No , Sensei. I am making notes about what you are speaking"
"And what am I speaking about? Will you please tell the whole class?"
Misaki smirked. She was sitting on the same platform as him. As both of them came late , there was no one else sitting there and Misaki had clearly seen him not making notes but using his phone.
"World War II. You are talking about World War II"
Ha. Misaki thought. It's written on the blackboard ! Anyone can see it!
"Elaborate on the topic" The Sensei chided.
Takumi sighed "World War II also known as the second world war lasted was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved vast majority of the World's Countries including all of the great powers finally forming two opposing Military Alliances - The Allies and The Axis. It was the most widespread war in history and easily involved over 100 million countries from over 30 countries. Marked by mass deaths of civilians , including the Holocaust which caused the death of 11 million people approximately and the strategic bombing of industrial and population centres in which another 1 million people were killed as it involved the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It resulted in casualties of 50 to 85 million. This made World War II the deadliest conflict in human history"
The whole class watched in plain horror as it looked like Takumi had recited a whole page from a history book. Misaki's eyes were as wide as watermelons as she took in the fact that even though he was busy with his phone , he had paid attention and in fact given more information than the teacher had provided.
As for Takumi? He stood there yawning , unimpressed.
The teacher gulped , eyes still wide as he pushed his specs further up his nose "V-Very well , Takumi - kun. P-Please s-sit down and p-pay attention"
Takumi sat down , running a hand through his hair but he didn't miss the way the raven haired girl beside him wouldn't stop staring.
He turned to look at her and rose an eyebrow "Like what you see?" He teased but Misaki didn't budge.
"How?" She asked.
"What?"
"There is no way that you payed attention to what Sensei said whilst playing with your phone. And as far as I remember the last time we were taught about this was in 9th grade. Four years back. With the summary Sensei just gave there is no way you could have gotten so much information"
"Is that a problem?"
Actually yes. Because then , you might actually be smarter than I presumed. Crap. Serious measures.
"No" Misaki gulped "Not at all" She turned to face the teacher who couldn't be heard anymore because of his tone suddenly changing to soft.
"And why are you getting all worked up then?"
An eyebrow rose in his direction though amber eyes never strayed from the front "Are you having false delusions?"
The blonde haired model smirked "I think after what happened this morning , it was pretty obvious that I can catch hints"
"I am glad about that. I mean otherwise I would have wasted my time unnecessarily"
Emerald eyes widened. This wasn't the answer he was expecting. No girl ever openly admitted to him that she was flirting with him. It had never happened. Besides , wasn't she playing hard to get?
Misaki smiled gleefully internally. He was in dilemma. No doubt out about it (his face wasn't exactly masked at the moment). Her playing hard to get demeanor had an addition to being bold. If she was being difficult , she would be straightforward about it.
Takumi smirked. He had never seen a girl like her who didn't want to give in but also wanted to be open about what she was doing. And he found that ...intriguing.
Takumi's phone buzzing continuously made both of them snap out of their trance. Fishing his phone out , Takumi unlocked it to some 10 messages and sighed as he went through them.
Wait..isn't he in Ayuzawa Misaki's class right now? - Sakurai. K
Why do you think I made the effort of getting him out of punishment? - Igarashi. T
I can literally feel your smirk four classes away , Tora - Sakurai. K
Guys..stop messaging - Shintani. H
Also , if you forgot Takumi can read this conversation too - Shintani. H
And he'll kill you for altering his timetable - Kanou
That pain I am willing to take - Igarashi. T
How dramatic , Tora - Sakurai. K
Takumi rolled his eyes and switched his phone off and tossed it inside his bag as he leaned forward , placing his arm on the desk and resting his chin on it as he gazed out.
Through the white clouds , blue sky and yellow sunrays unknowingly emerald eyes formed features of a face in the sky. Wavy hair , sharp jawline , pointed nose and striking eyes. Smirk on lips and mischief in eyes. Confident posture and determined aura.
Amber eyes watched from the corner of their eyes as Takumi zoned out in middle of class not bothered even if the teacher noticed him. She watched as his eyes slowly moved , as if trying to form a painting which they didn't want to ruin. She watched as his eyes didn't stray from the clouds as if they could watch them forever. Misaki watched as his eyes turned sorrowful.
She watched as he smiled. A sad one.
"What?" Sakura almost spit her food out "Really?"
"Yeah.." Misaki was poking around her food "I think ..I am not even sure it was there"
"Then why didn't you look properly?"
"How would you feel if you are trying to be a little alone but someone wouldn't stop staring?"
Misaki and her two friends were currently sitting in one of their favorite cafes , sipping milk shakes and having a group meeting.
"Misaki , desperate times call for desperate measures. What if both of you can actually relate?" Sakura's eyes widened before she let out a small squeal "That would be so cute~"
"Sakura" Misaki's tone was harsh "Takumi Walker and me are never happening"
"TakuMisa is already sailing~" Sakura sang as Misaki slapped the back of Sakura's head.
"Stop it. I am not here to build a relationship of a lifetime with him. I am merely here to break hearts of as many guys as I can manage. Because if guys think that they can leave a girl crying and destroyed , they are so in for a surprise" Misaki got up and sighed "I have to leave early. I'll see you girls tomorrow" After slapping some bills on the table and with a single wave , Misaki walked away.
"I think I saw that coming?" Sakura asked Shizuko who nodded.
"Apparently all of us did"
"All of us?"
"I think it's time you guys throw that stupid disguise away and stop spying"
"What?" Sakura looked even more confused.
Someone pulled the chair beside Sakura out and sat down where Misaki had been sitting. Three more chairs were pulled to the same table as rest of the gang joined in.
"We are sorry. We were really curious" The blonde pop idol apologized , removing his beanie and sunglasses making Sakura almost faint.
"Curious? About what?"
"About who Misaki Ayuzawa really is and what she holds inside her"
"And why do you think we'll be willing to tell you?"
"Look. We can help our friends" Tora intervened "But for that we need cooperation"
"And what's the plan?" Shizuko rose an eyebrow.
"Now we are talking business"
"Things here at Miyabigaoka are so different. Just cause we are newcomers doesn't mean all the newcomers have to take a class together"
"Calm down , Sakura. It's just P.E"
"For an hour. Or it could be more than that"
"Geez. I don't see what the problem is"
As the three girls walked towards the changing room , they realized a certain boy gang advancing the same way.
Misaki purposely looked straight gripping her bag tighter , holding her head higher. On the other hand , Takumi smirked as he right out checked her out.
Sakura and Shizuko made eye contact with the remaining four boys and gave a small nod , confirming their plans. Just till they cross ways.
As soon as they reached closer , Misaki turned her head to the side and grabbed locks of her hair not bothering to acknowledge the presence of the boys as she passed them. Sakura and Shizuko panicked because that wasn't how it was supposed to be.
Takumi wasn't any different. He fished his phone out and was plugging the earphones in as he passed Misaki. The remaining members cussed in anger.
"What do we do now?" Sakura whispered as she passed Kuuga , being extra careful so that Misaki didn't hear her.
"Use Plan B" He replied as Sakura rose an eyebrow in question as she walked by.
"Plan B?" Hinata whispered who had heard them.
"They can't stay apart for too long"
"Huh? How?"
"Because.." The blonde pop idol let the word hang giving a more dramatic effect "We have P.E"
"Sure , Kuuga. That's the answer to every damned question in the Universe"
"Get the hint , Hinata" Kanou scolded "P.E requires partners"
Hinata's brows furrowed before realization dawned on his face and he grinned "I see. But wait" Kuuga rose an eyebrow "Aren't partners decided on the basis of the initial of their names because 'Ayuzawa Misaki' and 'Usui Takumi' are waaaaay apart"
Tora turned his head ever so slightly , just to look at Hinata and smirk. Hinata shook his head , realizing the game they were playing.
"Oh Takumi"
And..done.
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A little insight on Takumi's past? And a little teasing?
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