Author's Note: Well, here's chapter three! I hope you enjoy it!
Chapter Three: Clubs and Dates
Xianghua and her new-found friend, Oichi, after being caught up with Cassandra, made their way to where the class was starting to form a line. Mitsurugi stood there, wearing a white shirt that showed off his muscles (much to most of the girls' delight, and to a majority of the boys' annoyance), black jogging pants, and a silver whistle that hung from his neck. He was also holding a clipboard and a pen.
The three girls made their way and lined up next to Talim, who was looking on at Mitsurugi with dreamy eyes. Yun Seong gave whistled at her and waved, Talim smiled back and waved, too. Xianghua looked at their teacher nervously.
He looks pretty rough, she thought. I hope he doesn't make us climb that stupid rope.
Xianghua started to feel nervous about it suddenly. She remembered that last year, the coach of her previous school had made them climb a rope and ring the bell at the top. Xianghua had embarrassed herself, by trying to climb up, then falling down on her bottom. She was so embarrassed, she didn't come to school for three days.
Now I really hope he doesn't! she thought.
"Okay, class! We won't be having a lesson today!" Mitsurugi announced. Most of the students cheered and whistled in joy.
"But, what I want you guys to do, is to go and join a Sports Club!" he added. The class groaned.
Sports? I don't do well in sports! Oh well, I guess I won't be joining any sports club anytime soon. Xianghua thought, smiling a bit to herself when she realized the last part.
"Remember; this is mandatory. If you don't join a Sports Club, you won't get a grade." Mitsurugi added. More groans from the class. Xianghua sighed, feeling defeated.
"Alright, behind me are the signing boards for each sport; baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, wrestling, track and swimming. I'll give you guys ten minutes to think up what sport you want, then you can go and sign up by class number! The ten minutes starts… now!" Mitsurugi declared. After speaking, he sounded the whistle and ushered his class to sit on the bleachers.
Xianghua sat with Cassandra, Oichi and Talim.
"So, what sports are you guys going to sign up for? I've decided from the start; Volleyball!" Cassandra remarked, smirking and cracking her knuckles.
"Well, I believe that the Track club will be efficient for me." Talim replied, afterwards continuing to stare at Mitsurugi as Yun Seong tried to get her attention.
"I'll definitely go and join the Swimming club. What about you, Xianghua?" Oichi asked, looking at her. Xianghua thought for a bit.
Hmm… last year, coach said one of my strong points are my speed and agility… she thought, sighing. Then, it's quite clear…
"I guess I'll be joining the Soccer team." Xianghua finally replied. She sighed, feeling relieved.
"Okay, ten minutes are up! Sign up for your Sports Club, then you can leave and have some free time!" Mitsurugi called out. Cheers erupted from the class.
"First… Alexandra!" he called out. Cassandra stood up and walked nonchalantly towards the Volleyball signup sheet. She quickly scribbled her name and ran back to sit next down to Talim on the bleachers.
"Chai!" Mitsurugi called out. Xianghua stood up and walked down the bleacher steps, and finally hurried to the Soccer signup sheet. She wrote her initials, CX, with a flourish and a small spiral by the end of the 'ex.
After everyone had finished signing up, the class finally got out of the gym. The four girls made their way towards the Girls' Locker Room.
After dressing back into their outfits, with Xianghua returning the shoes to Oichi, they left the gymnasium.
"Well, we've got free time to kill. How about we go get ourselves dates for tomorrow? It's Sunday tomorrow, right? We'll have a free day!" Cassandra remarked suddenly, when they reached the Girls' Dorm.
"Isn't this rushing it a bit? I mean, he's a teacher…" Talim replied, playing with some strands of her hair.
Cassandra chuckled. "You don't have to go with Mr. Mitsurugi! You can go with Yun Seong!" she replied, smirking. Talim looked at her, turning red.
"Well, that settles it for you, Talim. And for me, I'll ask Raphael from the seniors!" Cassandra said cheerfully. "He's a hottie!"
Her friends giggled.
Cassandra looked at them, as if feeling hurt. "Well, he is, isn't he? What about you, Oichi?" she asked, sitting down on her bed while the other girls sat down on the plush carpet.
"I'm going to ask Nagamasa-san." Oichi replied, blushing.
"Nagamasa Azai? Isn't his dad the rich guy who owns this big company?" Xianghua suddenly piped up. Oichi nodded.
"Well, that solves it for me, Talim and Oichi. Xianghua, what about you?" Cassandra asked. "I'll bet she'll go out with Kilik!"
"I-I don't know…" Xianghua replied. Her heart suddenly began beating a little faster than usual. Why is my heart like this? I like Kilik, but not in that way… okay, I like him. Xianghua thought. She bit her bottom lip and sighed.
After chatting some more, Xianghua stood up to leave. She bid her friends good-bye and walked out of the girls' dorm.
I have to ask Kilik if he can go on a date with me tomorrow. She thought. But where is he?
Xianghua found herself wandering towards the Library. She walked in, and was greeted by the comfortable warmth and aroma of coffee. Neato! This library has a café! Like in those fancy bookstores! Xianghua thought.
She finally found Kilik, looking through the bookshelves. Shyly, and rather nervously, Xianghua walked towards him.
"Um… Kilik?" she spoke up. The young man turned to look at her. He smiled.
"Yes, Xianghua?" he replied.
"Uh… c-can you g-go on a date with m-me tomorrow?" she asked. Her heart beat faster as she anxiously waited for his answer.
"Sure, I guess." Kilik replied. He smiled at her and put a hand on her shoulder.
"WAIT! He's going with me!" a high voice piped up from behind. The two looked at her… she was…
Note: I don't know if that's called a cliffhanger or something. But please continue on reading! Reviews and faves are appreciated! Cameo suggestions are welcome!
