Italicized: Flashback or Misaki's thoughts

Recap: I took one last glance at Misaki, "Okay then, I'll leave you alone from now on." I walked away and left the confused Misaki standing there on the rooftop.


Misaki's POV

What's wrong with him? He usually wouldn't just leave the topic. For as long as I've known him (which was just one day), he would try to pry the answer out of me. It seemed really strange that he would give up that easily. The serious face he had on really frightened me as well. Shouldn't I be happy that he finally left me alone? What's wrong with me?! From now on I will ignore him as best as I can.

Throughout the whole day I didn't see Usui at all. That was until dinner when we had to all eat together.

"Make sure you guys clean up afterwards alright? Yesterday there was a huge mess on the dining table. It's understandable since yesterday we received a new member but now we must be sure to clean up after ourselves alright?" said Satsuki, cheerily.

"Alright!" everyone replied simultaneously.

We started to gather food on our plates when I caught a sight of someone with spiky blonde hair. I looked up to see Usui talking to Satsuki with his plate already full.

"Could I please eat in my bedroom? I have a lot of work to catch up on since I arrived at school in the middle of the year," asked Usui. I knew that was a lie. The teachers didn't really care whether new students completed past work or not. They just want the new students to start with a fresh plate. He was lying to get out of eating dinner at the table...or possible trying to avoid me.

However, Satsuki bought his excuse and allowed him to eat in his bedroom. My eyes trailed the boy as he swiftly walked upstairs. STOP IT! I was way too distracted by him. I told myself to ignore him didn't I? I focused my eyes on my plate and started eating. The day continued on from there and I was able to get him out of my mind.

...

It's already been two weeks and Usui and I still haven't communicated. I did a pretty good job with ignoring him till now. I can't seem to get him out of my head. Usui was trying to avoid everyone at all costs. He even asked the teacher to move him to a different seat, away from me. Isn't this what I wanted? It's as if I became overly clingy of Usui.

Just an hour ago, on my way to the library, I overheard Satsuki and Usui talking about something and I couldn't help but eavesdrop.

"Do you need something Takumi?" asked Satsuki.

"Um, yeah. I was thinking about it and I think I want to move to a different orphanage," said Usui.

"Now why would you want to do that?" asked Satsuki with concern in her eyes, "no one's been bullying you have they?"

"No, I just feel that I don't belong here," Usui responded slowly.

"Well, okay then. I'll call Kaori (social worker) to see if she can do that for you," replied Satsuki with a sad look on her face.

"Thank you very much, mam," said Usui with a bow.

I was put out of my thoughts when I heard a door creak open. I turned to see Usui who just entered the library. Oh no! What should I do?

Takumi's POV

After my little interaction with Tora, I returned to my usual cold and emotionless self. My barriers returned but this time the were stronger, not letting anyone come through. I realized what Tora said was most likely right. Because of this, I decided to continue blocking everyone out to live in my own life of solitude. However, that was incredibly difficult when there was a certain someone always nearby: Misaki. I have not talked to her for two weeks and it was killing me.

Because of Misaki, my mind can't think straight and I can't do anything by myself without thinking of her. As a result, I tried to distance myself from her as much as possible. But that didn't work. I knew that if I didn't want to get hurt or detested I would have to go back to my world of loneliness, but if Misaki is always nearby I can't do that. Therefore, I came up with a solution: I would move to a different orphanage. I had already talked to Satsuki about it and hopefully I will be able to move but if not, I don't know what I'll do.

To clear my mind of the topic, I decided to head to the library. I wanted to relax and not think of this painful subject. I opened the door and headed to one of the bookshelves in search of a book to read. Once I picked out a book I headed to the sitting/working area to read. I was about to sit down at the table when I saw a textbook and papers out of the corner of my eye... Someone else was here.

I walked over to the messy area and took a look at the paper. I froze once I read the name on it: Misaki Ayuzawa. Right when I wanted to take my mind off my problems, I had to be put in the same room as the person who started my problems.

I started to head out of the library. I opened the door, but someone's hand shut the door close. I turned to see Misaki with her head down.

"Oh hi," I said awkwardly. Not talking to her for two weeks made it feel really weird to talk to her now.

She looked up at me with an unreadable mask on her face. Just seeing her made me feel like the walls surrounding me were becoming thinner and thinner. No! I can't do this. Why does she have such a strong affect on me?! I have to act cold and cruel towards her otherwise I won't be able to take it anymore.

"What do you want?" I asked harshly. I could see the shock in her eyes from my tone of voice. She slowly pointed towards the chairs and tables asking, Don't you want to sit here and read?

I quickly glanced at her before forcing myself to say. "I knew that you were here and wanted to leave as soon as possible. Can't you leave me alone?"

I looked at Misaki to see her reaction and was devastated to see her sorrow-filled eyes. Her expression quickly changed to hatred as she glared at me saying, Fine then.

She quickly stormed off to the table she was doing her homework on and turned her back to me. I exited the room and heaved a huge sigh once the door closed.

I can't believe I just did that. That night I wasn't able to sleep with Misaki's face filled with hatred in my mind, but I knew it was for the best.

Misaki's POV

I now lay in bed with the sheets over my head. I can't believe that he acted the way he did. I try to believe that it's all a charade and he might just come up to me and say "Just Kidding!" However, in reality I know that won't happen. He suddenly turned cruel and even stated that he didn't want to be near me at all. Deep down, I actually knew that it was my fault for not ignoring him from the beginning. I spent way too much time than I would like with him and now he hates me. This just strengthens my theory that you should never get close to someone because they will leave you soon. But why does he have such a strong affect on me?!


Sorry this chapter is so short. I promise the next one will be longer.

~GoldenMusicLover