"A sumo wrestler really came to my room and shot a bazooka at the wall! It's true!" Orihime exclaimed, waving her arms around. Staring blankly at her, I couldn't believe her. But, then again, why else would I have blacked out that night? I guess… it must be true. Yet, the four other girls did not look the slightest bit convinced. Blank stares festered within our small group till someone finally spoke up.
"Orihime.." Michiru started, nervously pushing some of her brunette hair behind her ear. Looking between Chizuru and Ryo, she was greeted with the sight of the perverted redhead staring dreamily at Orihime, as our other companion seemed to want to be anywhere else but here.
"You and your imagination again," commented Ryo as she turned the pages of the textbook, seemingly uninterested in our conversation. Disregarding any pleas that Orihime would send as to what her truth was. But, as is angered by the comment Chizuru began trying to play as Orihime's white night.
"Well… I actually like that childish brain of hers" Chizuru huffed pressing her chest out. Sighing, I turned away from the group and began to move back to my desk. Unnoticed, I left my lunch bag there, before finally leaving the classroom.
Wandering the hallway for a while, I eventually reached the rooftop. Holding my skirt down, I stepped from the doorway heading closer to the fence separating indicating the end of the roof. Something felt off, yet I could not understand what it was. Reaching for my phone, I gently pulled it from my pocket using my small charm. Surely, he'll know what to do… he always does. Sending a short text, my grip tightened on my phone as I sat down facing the scenery. Usually, at a text like this, he either replies right away or at least gets here quick. Checking my phone once again, I wanted to make sure I didn't miss something. And sure enough, Ichigo still hasn't replied. Bringing my knees up to my chest, I laid my head upon them to rest for a bit. Closing my eyes, I realized that the was most likely with Rukia, as he has been with her ever since she had transferred here.
Suddenly, I heard the creak of the door signal that someone exited onto the rooftop. Excited I turned expecting to see Ichigo, but as I learned before, you can't get your hopes up. Making his way towards me, he quietly sat beside me. Looking up at the tall guy, I sent him a small smile acknowledging his presence.
"How are you…," Chad began leaning back onto his arms, "you know. After you fainted at Orihime's place." Fiddling with my small charm, I was only able to shrug my shoulders not knowing what to say. "You've been awfully quiet today"
"I… I think I am still dazed from last night" I muttered. Closing my eyes, I tried to recall the events of the night in question, yet nothing came up. Frustrated I gripped my head, "I don't remember anything, not even before fainting," confessing my thoughts, he simply patted my head in reply.
"It must have been from hitting your head when you fell." He offered. Aimlessly nodding, the school bell woke me from my small trance. Chad stood up first and graciously offered me a hand. Accepting, I was pulled up and we both headed to class.
Feeling much better than the day before, I met up with Chad and made our way to the roof planning to meet up with some of our friends. Making our way up the stairs in silence, I took the chance to examine his appearance more closely. Bandages wrapped his right hand and arm, while his face held a few patches. Sighing, I looked the small cage he has been holding ever since this morning. Inside the cage was a small yellow bird. The bird, while cute, still confused me as is had been happily chatting to Chad as if it was a small child. My friends are getting stranger as the days pass by.
Reaching the door, I shoved it open and made my way to the idiots across the roof. As we got closer, I noticed a few unfamiliar faces hanging around. Which seemed to pair with the large amount of yelling the group was producing. Picking up my pace, the gibberish they were spouting.
The tall constipated looking man was towering over Keigo, who seemed to be trying to separate Ichigo and the irritated man. Picking up my pace, I left Chad behind as Keigo began to talk.
"Hey, hey, hey. Let's not fight okay!" Moving his arms around, Keigo kept moving backwards as the man got more in his face.
"Get lost Asano! I'm gonna kick that idiot's ass!" He growled, stalking closer to the pair. Beads of sweat began forming on Keigo's face, as he slowly began to panic. Looking between the two other males, it was as if he was mentally trying to tell Ichigo something. But, sadly to no avail.
"Come on, let us go! We all know how strong you are! We can't beat you Ooshima!" Keigo yelped, releasing any dignity he had left into the unforgiving air. Irritated I marched over and pushed him behind me. Glaring up to Ooshima, he seemed genuinely confused. Slowly lifting my foot up, it moved fast till it hit his chest. Falling backwards Ichigo seemed to want to tease the guy even further.
"See Keigo, this man is so weak if it only took one kick to bring him down. I'm 1000 times stronger than that baby chicken" Getting up quickly at Ichigo's response, he was angrier and tried to make his way past Keigo and I. But, thanks to Keigo that didn't happen. Pushing him back with whatever strength he held, I was about to help him when a hand grabbed the back of my jacket and tugged me towards them.
Looking up at the culprit, I saw Ichigo's eye's lazily drift between Keigo and Ooshima assessing the situation. "You shouldn't antagonize him. He is already angry" I murmured loud enough so I knew only he could hear me. Releasing a grunt, he ignored my comment and just continued to stare at the man. Chuckling, Ooshima slowly reached for something in his jacket coat, unaware of Chad finally reaching the group.
"Heh… As I thought… I knew one day I'd have to settle things with you for good..." Glaring at Ichigo, who didn't seem to care about the sudden intensity in his gaze. Annoyed he continued, "This is perfect… right here, right now." Removing his hand from his coat, he retrieved iron knuckles. Ichigo unfazed, only continued to look upon them as if he was watching a show he was not a part of. Until the Ooshima's next sentence at least, "I'm gonna kick your ass!"
What an idiot. Everyone seemed to freeze after that idiotic statement, well everyone except Keigo. Seeming to ignore the man's previous statement he was filled to the brim with shock, while everyone else only stared in confusion.
Eyes widening, brows furrowing, in utter shock he pointed and began yelling. "I…Iron knuckles! Wait Ooshima! You don't-"
"Heh, heh. It's too late to apologi-" Punching Ooshima in the back, he flew into the air and crashed onto the other side of the roof, leaving Chad in his place. One of Ooshima's friends yelled over to him in concern, but he was out. Waving at towards Chad, I sent him a grateful smile.
"Hey, thanks for the help. But try to be more careful next time." I said, gently scolding him. Turning my attention towards Ichigo, I slowly reached up to his face. Staring at him, his cheeks began to turn red and his eyes couldn't match mine from confusion. As my hand got closer, I roughly grabbed his ear and pulled his head to meet my height.
"Ow, Ow!" Ignoring his cries of pain, I flicked head.
"Idiot, I told you not to antagonize these guys, and what do you do? Go pick a fight!" Trying to escape from my grasp, I only tugged harder. Holding on for a few more moments, I finally released him. Glaring at me, he rubbed his ear trying to get rid of the pain. Mumbling something about being crazy, he turned away from me and tried to put his attention onto Chad. Ichigo's eyes widened and stared at Chad in confusion. Following his gaze, I realized he was staring at the bandages. Remembering I still did not ask how he received his injuries, I stayed quiet as Ichigo asked for everyone.
"You're injured? What happened" Dazed for a second, Chad looked away a trying to remember the origin. Slowly he pointed at his head and replied.
"…my head…" stopping for a moment, he looked confused. Before eventually recalling, "From yesterday. Steel beam feel down from above." Shocked the whole group repeated his last words, think again he continued unconcerned of their reaction. And his wellbeing. "My hand and stuff is from when I went to buy bread, I collided with a motorcycle"
"What the hell are you doing!?" Roached Ichigo.
Yet, Chad continued to talk unfazed by his babbling. "And… the guy on the bike was seriously injured so... I took him to the hospital" Pointing to the direction of the hospital, everyone had a rather stupid look on their face, each coming to their own realization.
"S… So that's why you were late…"
"But what kind of body do you have there?" Kouga and Ichigo replied. Not bothering to reply, he shrugged of the bird cage and gently placing it onto the ground. Catching the groups attention, they were shocked and confused. But, stayed silent. Annoyed at the sudden silence, I asked the question on everyone's mind.
"So… What's with the bird?"