WARNING: Contains violence and inappropriate language. Read according to your own discretion.
DISCLAIMER: This story is purely fan made. All K-On! characters belong to their respective owners.
CHAPTER SIX: Expectations
-Mio's P.O.V-
I was woken up by the sun whose rays are seeping out of the window. I look to my side to check the clock; 'damn' it was already late in the morning. I sigh softly, knowing that I'll be going to school in an empty stomach.
I shift my gaze to my roommate who is still sleeping soundly like an innocent child in her mother's arms.
I gently rub her back, "Mugi, it's already late. We still have class", I said.
She turns to her other side, "Just give me one more minute, Mio-chan."
She has difficulty waking up by herself so she needs me to do it in her stead. This is our usual routine in the morning, though it becomes tedious as days go by, but surprisingly, I've gotten used to it.
"No, we'll be late if I let you do as you please." I continue my persistence to wake her up until she gives up.
She rubs her eyes similar to a cat then she smiled at me, "Ohayou, Mio-chan."
I smiled back, "Ohayou, Mugi."
I watch her as she gently slip out her bed, revealing her nice curves and porcelain-like skin. She has an unusual habit of sleeping with just underwear, I asked her about it and she said that she doesn't feel comfortable wearing pajamas.
She can walk naked in the hallways if she desires it but I always stop her from doing so because it will attract more unnecessary attention from those annoying girls.
She walked toward my direction and leaned closer to my face, establishing eye contact in the process. She cupped my face with her hand and she wiped something near my mouth, "You got a drool in your face, Mio-chan", she smiled sheepishly.
My face reddened in embarrassment; surely, Mugi can say things quite boldly despite her docile appearance.
"Thank you", I said in response to her action. She walks toward her closet to get her uniform then I decided to go brush my teeth first before changing.
I look in the mirror; I can see the bruise in my cheek which I sustained from the kidnapping incident. That thug shoved us hard enough on the ground, remembering it fuels my desire for revenge against those girls. 'Who were they by the way?' I thought, 'Were they really that desperate to gain money through evil means?'
Money can definitely turn people to a twisted state. I've seen enough people whose ugliness they cannot conceal when money is involved; I'm sure Mugi shares this kind of sentiment especially if there are people out there fawning over your family's influence.
Disgusting it may seem, but this is an undeniable truth that we are human beings susceptible to worldly desires.
I continue to mull over man's foolishness until a warm touch catches my attention.
"Mio-chan, are you alright?" she asks while staring at my eyes waiting for a reply.
"Uh… yes", I replied out of instinct, "I'm sorry, Mugi."
She continued her stare like she wasn't convinced with my answer. I sighed, "Uhmm… I was just thinking about something."
She tilts her head in a suggestive manner, "So… you were still thinking about that incident?"
I close my eyes before giving her my reply, "Not quite."
"Not quite?" she repeats.
I pat her head to reassure her that indeed I'm fine and she just bought it although I'm pretty sure that she thinks it the other way around. 'She just doesn't want to pry anymore', that's what I thought.
"We only got ten minutes before class starts", she said.
Without wasting more time, I hurriedly finished brushing my teeth then I change into my uniform.
"Mugi, did you brush your teeth?" I asked.
"That's so rude, Mio-chan", she pouts her lips, "Of course, I've brushed my teeth. I was brushing next to you, you just didn't notice."
I think I offended Mugi with my question. "I'm sorry… I didn't notice. I'm really sorry", I quickly apologize.
She just laughed away my apology; that's so typical Kotobuki Tsumugi for you. It's still a mystery on how I came into terms of becoming her best friend when I don't know how her mind works.
Nevertheless, I'm grateful enough that she was my roommate because I might dish out my anger if it's another girl besides Mugi.
She suddenly held my hand, "Mio-chan, let's go", she said.
I nod in agreement, "Yeah… let's go."
We walk hurriedly, not wanting to be late in the first period. The fangirls are still there, greeting us, but this time their peskiness toned down. Some greet us with smiles while others just lower their heads as a sign of respect when we pass by.
Maybe this is the result of the incident. Maybe they want to give us time to move forward although I find it unnecessary; after all, we were all over the news these days.
The school doesn't allow us to go to town by ourselves not unless we have our escorts. I'm quite saddened with the school's decision but I can understand why they did that.
As for the girls who were arrested the other day, I heard that they're under custody and they were sent far away for rehab.
The public school where those two belonged said that they will not overlook their students' behavior and they are taking necessary actions to minimize the growing number of delinquents in their school. In the end, they decided to expel the girls to save face.
"Mio-chan, we're already here."
Just after Mugi snapped me out of my contemplation, I find myself standing in front of our classroom.
"Geez… Mio-chan", she looked at me with concern, "you're spacing out too much."
"S-sorry, I was just wandering a bit", I gave her a pathetic excuse.
"Let's go inside, the teacher will arrive soon."
I nod at her then I went to my seat. I can't help but to wish something extraordinary will happen to this school.
I drift my attention to the two birds flying freely on the azure sky. I muttered something out of my character, "I wish I could break free from this endless chained melody".
-End of Mio's P.O.V-
"Oi, Yui! Are you sure that this is the right way?"
"Yes, Ricchan. I'm certain of it."
"I'm gonna bust yer ass if I caught ya lying again", Ritsu added.
"Well, don't worry Ricchan… This time, I'm sure." The brunette sounded confident, "My ears are on par with the bats."
"That's an absurd way to flaunt your asset, idiot!" the redhead hit Yui on the back of her head.
The brunette yelped from Ritsu's action.
"You don't have to do that…" she sniffed, "hora, can't you hear that?"
Ritsu tried to listen intently and she heard a faint sound.
"Hmm… You're right. It seems that you're telling the truth this time."
"See! You just have to believe in me."
"Baka! Once a person lies, it will be hard to believe in him again." She crossed her arms, "I will never forget your curry drink!"
The brunette giggled, "I'm telling the truth, Ricchan. There was definitely a curry drink, that's what I've heard from the rumors. I'm just not sure with the vending machine's location."
"Rumors, huh?" the redhead twitched her eyebrows. "So you believe that shit and led me to trickery?" She shook the brunette vehemently, "You're not going unscathed this time Yui!"
Ritsu stopped when she heard a wailing sound, clear enough to divert her attention from the brunette. "Was it-?"
"That's definitely a guitar, Ricchan!" Yui interrupted.
They ran towards the direction where the sound came from and they stumbled on an old fashioned door similar to the medieval period.
"Yui… open the door for me." The redhead demanded.
"N-no way, Ricchan!" Yui protested, "It's like inviting yourself to be eaten!"
"Open it, Yui!" Ritsu insisted.
Just as the brunette is about to twist the knob, they heard a voice, hollering.
The two instinctively pulled away from the door out of fright earning a loud thump.
"Fuck! It stopped!" Ritsu exclaimed.
"It… it's going this way!" Yui cried.
They were shaking violently, they want to escape but their knees aren't listening at all. Their eyes started dilating out of fear; they almost wet their pants when they saw a figure behind the door.
"Konnichiwa."
The two already went unconscious just before the person behind the door gave them a greeting.
"Geez… these girls are pain in the butt."
To be continued.
Some (useful?) information not included in the text:
Mio and Mugi are roommates in a deluxe dormitory, occupied only by students with exceptional (rich and influential) families. Other students live in common dormitories like the fangirls whose budget is just enough to keep them in a decent dormitory.
Regarding the delinquents, they were now expelled in their school and they were not informed about it. The two thought that they were just temporarily suspended, that's why they are quite lax despite being in the news recently.
A/N:
Ahmm.. eh… I bet you have a rough idea of who's the social worker now. Anyways, thank you for reading. Rate and review if you have time, thanks in advance. Chapter 7 is up!