Note for this chapter and for the succeeding chapters: All italicized words and phrases that are inside the quotation marks are thoughts and those enclosed by () are additional actions or emotions of the characters.
Hand in Hand
Chapter 4
Continuation of the last chapter
One of the evil-looking guys grabbed her and commanded poor Kahoko to get up. But, by favorable chance, someone rescued her! Yes, It was the blue-haired violinist with an ice prince image...
He came to her aid and said:
"You there (moving closer) What do you think you're doing to her?"
"Don't interfere!" (the guy looked hatefully at tsukimori-kun)
"If you wish to proceed, she can charge you of assault and battery." Tsukimori-kun coldly said. "Worse then the suspension you've got because of me."
"I knew it was him..." Kahoko thought.
For fear of charges, the three music students retreated. The blue-haired violinist then held Kahoko's wrist abruptly and lead her inside the music building.
WALKING...
"You are loitering, it's prohibited. "Tsukimori-kun said.
"I'm not loitering! I'm on my way to the girl's cr. "The red-haired violinist responded.
"Is that so?"
"You don't believe me, do you?.."(Kahoko was dejected)
"I suppose you already know it is not safe to go around this late with no one to accompany you?"
"I'm not...afraid."(Courageously said)
"Really huh?" (he whispered)
(She did not answer or somehow failed to hear )
The blue-haired violinist delayed his next step and said:
"if that's true, then stop trembling. You look wretched."
At Tsukimori-kun's Classroom
Inside, he was busy gathering the equipments to be used in order to treat Kahoko's wounded palm. On the other hand, the red-haired violinist was sitting down on the chair at the back near the window patiently waiting.
(Few minutes gone by)
"Tsukimori-kun...?"
"What is it?"
"The others might be worried about us by now."
"They haven't seen my presence yet so they might worry only about you." (Approaching Kahoko)
"Why?.." She asked disappointedly.
"For now, let me see your wound. Don't think too much."(he sat on the chair in front of her)
"Here...(he glanced at it)see, it's just a scratch."
"Liar!..."(he exclaimed)
"What's that again?!"(Semi frowned)
"It's swelling and irritated. " He said holding her hand. "It needs treatment."
"He called me a liar?. You kinda surprised me you know..?"(She smiled)
"Hey, I'm not worried about you, key?"(Treating her wound)
"aww!"(Painful sensation)
"Stop moving.. (sigh)Those guys are mad at me and they got you involved for no reason so I..."(She cut it out)
"I'm not blaming you Tsukimori-kun.(she looked at him a little serious)You don't have to do this if you mind it. Besides, they're not just mad at you, they hated you! "
(Fixing the materials)
"There, it is done.(he stood up)I hope it gets better."
"Th-thanks...is he even listening to what i'm talking?"
"Wait for me outside."(He cleaned up the mess)"You don't have to help me here."
Kahoko didn't argue anymore. She silently waited for Tskimori-kun outside. She was very thankful to him but somewhat uneasy because she was worried about the others.
"Tsukimori-kun, please hurry..."
"Almost done...I'll be right there."
"Hurry up! They might have gone home already..."
5,4,3,2,1...Darkness covered the school buildings.
"What happened?" Kahoko slightly shouted.
"The lights were off." Tsukimori-kun said.
"Of course I know that!But why?!" Kahoko whined." I'm afraid of the dark! Where are you now?!"
"Lower your voice. I'm not sure where I am now." Tsukimori-kun said finding his way to Kahoko who was scared." I can't see."
"I can't see either!"(Kahoko was about to cry)"Where are you Tsukimori-kun?!"
"Don't pressure me..."(he walked and finally held her hand from behind)"There, I found you."
Kahoko was terrified and screamed so Tsukimori-kun covered her mouth with his hand and leaned her against his chest.
Back at Mr.Kanazawa's office...
There, the green-haired pianist arrived few minutes after Kahoko went to the cr. All of them heard the scream and concluded it was Hino's voice. They wanted to look for her but they find it hard using only flash lights.
Outside Tsukimori-kun's classroom...
"Stop screaming!(He held her hand tight)It's just me..."
"Tsukimori-kun!"(She mumbled)
(She squeezed his hand)
"That hurts! I'll release you but don't scream again."
(She nodded)
"Sorry Tsukimori-kun, I was frightened. I thought it was someone else!"
"Forgive me. Come on, let's find our way out here."
"Sure.(Deep breath)But how? It's too dark."
"It is. But I'm quite familiar with this place so don't worry."
"That's good. Ummm...can I ask a favor?"
"What is it?"
"Can you please hold my hand?"
(No answer)
(She continue to explain)"I'm still afraid. I can't even see you and your voice is (he gently held her hand)"
"Is this fine with you, Hino?"(They both paused)"I agree, my voice is not enough to guide you."
"Yes, this is fine...and please, don't let go."(She held his hand back)
(LUB-DUB...Tsukimori-kun's heart bit rose)
"What's the matter Tsukimori-kun?"
"It's nothing..."
(He began to walked and she followed him)
Hand in hand they walked slowly but constant. Tsuchiura-kun and the others search the entire Music Building.
"Kahoko!" (Fuuyumi-san and the others called)
"Where ere you?" Yunoki-sama added.
"Are you here Kaho-senpai?..." (Kieji-kun called)
It was able to reach Kahoko and Tsukimori-kun. It retrieved her strength and before the search was over, the lights were back.
First floor of the Music building...
"There you are Kaho-senpai!"Fuyuumi-san said happily.
"Fuyuumi-san!" Kahoko smiled waving her hand at Fuyuumi-san.
"Tsukimori-kun?" Hihara-senpai noticed him. "You're with her?Where have you been?"
"And why are you holding her hand Tsukimori-kun?"Tsuchiura-kun crosses his arms across his chest.
Kahoko panicked while Tsukimoi-kun stayed calm facing away from her. She nervously said:
"Ahahahaha!Well...you see...I can't say anything! I did not know I was still holding his hand.."
"Kaho-senpai, your face is red. "Kieji-kun looked at her closely. "Since when did you both..."(Tsukimori-kun interfered)
"It's not what you think!"
"Hey look!" Yunoki sanpai said pointing at Tsukimori-kun. "Tsukimori's blushing."
"No! He's not!"(Frowned)
"Hino, you're too defensive." Tsuchiura-kun said pissing off Kahoko. "Are you two hiding something?"
"Hump!" (Kahoko look against Tsuchiura-kun"I want to protect you.. ") Why do I always recall those words he said?.."(She covered her ears)
"It's none of your business." Tsukimori-kun said crossing his arms across his cheat. "Or, are you jealous?"
"Tsiukimori-kun!" (Kahoko stared at him)
"Huh!?Me?Jealous?"Tsuchiura-kun said sarcastically. "It's noneof my business."
"Then don't ask questions if it is none of your business. "Tsukimori-kun said coldly.
"Say what?! "Tsuchiura-kun was suddenly heated up.
"Don't make me say it again."
(They both look at each other)"Gggrrr!!"
(Mr.Kanazawa appeared)
"Ehem!..That's enough." He interrupted. "I have something to tell you."
"Is it about the culprit?" Yunoki-sama directly asked.
"No."
"What is it all about? "Hihara-senpai asked excitingly.
"The principal wants to extend his warmest congratulations for making the concurs a remarkable event and umm...he wanted us all to have a vacation at the countryside.(wandered his eyes at the students starring blank at him)Well, that is if you are free this coming summer he said."
They all paused and thought of the news. They thought it was very sudden and each of them can't decide yet. Mr.Kanazawa knew there's still time to think about it and told the participants not to rush. He gave them two weeks to decide to let the principal know who are going. It's because, the principal is paying the fare as a gift.
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