The Academy was a strong and omnipotent presence to all those who attended-to some, it was a haven, to others, a prison.
And right now, it was the latter to Reo. "Avoiding the spots where we'd have to speak," he sang quietly, shutting his eyes halfway. Dammit…
"Mouri." The red head swiveled around to face Kagerou, who handed him a plain manila folder, looking indifferent.
"Wow. Working for administration?" He flipped apathetically through the paperwork, smiling when she rolled her eyes.
"No, really." Kagerou turned on her heel, apparently walking back to the office a few yards down the hall, before he pulled her back to him, trailing his fingers lightly over her upper arm.
"Do you remember tenth grade?" He asked quietly, in a gentle whisper.
"So much that I'd like not to," She retorted snappily, but waited for him to finish what he was saying. Kagerou stayed tense and turned away when Reo spun her around to face him.
"Well, that's rather cruel."
"Look who's talking. I wasn't the cruel one back then." Reo's eyes widened. A small smile flittered over his face. Leaning closer, his lips ghosted over hers as he whispered.
"Does that mean that you loved me?" Kagerou blinked as he intertwined his fingers with hers, blowing onto her parted lips, and sealing them with his.
And then she kissed back.
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Natsume walked calmly through the cobblestone roads of Central Town, eyeing the overflowing shops with disdain. The rain bit at his skin; a bad feeling tore through his mind. Something was out of place. Very out of place.
"Stupid Ruka! Stupid! Stupid!" A high-pitched voice pounded into his ears as he turned on his heel, realizing the voice was coming his way.
"Damnit." He walked away briskly, hoping to go unnoticed by the annoying brunette headed towards his direction.
"Natsume! Stop running away from me!"
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Kagerou wrapped her arms around Reo's neck when their lips parted. "Don't think I've forgiven you." She stated, face red as she nestled her head into her collarbone. He smirked.
"Oh, but you'll have to, one day." The red head hummed, inhaling her sweet scent as he held her.
"Oh really?"
"Yes really. I'm irresistible." Reo joked and gave her a quick kiss. She rolled her eyes and laughed. "So, where're you staying?" He asked curiously.
"Non-prep property." Reo chuckled.
"Is there room for another?"
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"What do you want?" He bit out harshly. Water was pouring endlessly from the sky now. Mikan, who was holding a striped multi-color umbrella, looked at him like he was crazy.
"You're going to get sick," She began, "Do you need an umbrella?" It was his turn to look at her like she was crazy.
"Are you stupid? I don't want the whole fruity rainbow to hang over me while I'm walking." He raised an eyebrow. "If you need someone to walk with, just say it. Don't offer me something from the Skittles company." Mikan, who looked extremely irked (haha her umbrella just got told), glared at him.
"Fine! I need someone to walk me back to the dorms!" He shrugged, seeming unfazed.
"Whatever. Hurry up then." Natsume started down the path to the Elitist buildings, not even watching if she was following, hands buried into his pockets. Mikan sighed, trotting after him, watching his back with hazel eyes.
"Natsume…Can I ask you something?" Natsume rolled his eyes and shrugged.
"Whatever. It's about the incident where Ruka saved you, isn't it?" He hit right on the spot.
"Um…yeah. I was wondering ever since Reo mentioned it, but, who really saved me?" Natsume flinched, the pounding in his heart intensifying ten-fold. Mikan stayed unaware of his reaction and clasped her fingers together.
"We're here." True enough, the inner gates to the Elite dorms were right in front of them, slightly opened. As she entered through the gates, he turned on his heel and spoke over the pounding rain. "…Just keep thinking it was Ruka."
And he left.