Chapter 7: A Road To Zanarkand
Classroom:4B
Ryoma and Kaori reach the classroom and enter sitting down in their respective seats when Kaori looks up and notices the time
(Kaori) "!... Oh hey! i'll be right back okay?" -she stands up and starts making her way to the door-
(Ryoma) -he stands up behind her a concerned expression on his face- "Is everything okay Kaori?"
(Kaori) -she turned to face him- "Yeah everything's fine i just remembered that i had to use the bathroom is all so i'll be right back"
(Ryoma) "Oh, alright then" {She remembered to use the bathroom? that's an odd thing to remember, but she is an odd one after all}
She turned away and exited the classroom
Sumiya-Hallway
She made her way to her locker where she dug around in her bag. She pulled out a little orange container with her name on the lable from her belongings. It read "Take a capsule daily at noon and another at bedtime"
(Kaori) -she stuffed the container into her right pocket and made her way to the restroom-
Classroom:4B
Ryoma stepped outside of the classroom and into the hallway and walked to the nearby windows where he looked outside, the students at recess could be seen playing around. Suddenly the sounds of foot steps echoed throughout the hallway. He looked over in the direction they were coming from expecting to see Kaori but was instead presented with Kosei Arima who was once again looking down at the floor as he walked, he appeared to be more than deep in thought, he looked... lost, completely and utterly lost. He stops infront of Ryoma when he notices his feet as he slowly looks up at him.
(Kousei) "You, You're Tsubaki's new friend, Ryoma right?" -he turned to face him as he spoke and awaited a response-
(Ryoma) "Yeah i am, and you must be the "super amazing pianist" Kousei Arima, it's nice to meet you"
(Kousei) "!... "super amazing pianist" is that what she's calling me now?..."
(Ryoma) "well, she said you used to be. i was told of you're story just recently. I'm uh, -he sighed- i'm sorry about the loss of you're mom"
(Kousei) "Tsubaki she... tends to make assumptions all the time, and for some reason they are always right. She seems to think that you lost you're family back at Kyoto is that true...?
(Ryoma) -he crosses his arms across his chest and closes his eyes- "Wow you're right, she is good. I haven't said a thing about that"
(Kousei) "Yep, that's Tsubaki for you. In any case i'm sorry about your loss as well, are you okay?"
Girl's Restroom
Kaori entered the girl's restroom where she stood in front of the sink mirror and opened her little orange container with her right hand before pouring a capsule into her left palm. She brought her left palm up to her mouth placing the capsule into her mouth. She then put the container down in order to use her right hand to turn on the sink. Now using her left hand to pour some water into the cap she swallowed the water along with the capsule. She then screwed the cap back on.
(Kaori) "Ahh, i can't believe i forgot to take that. I never forget. I've been taking medication without skipping a beat for years. So then why did i forget this time... ? -She looked down at the container she held in her right hand and shook it as the capsules rattled around inside- "I Should get back to Ryoma" -she stuffed the container in her pocket and looked up into the mirror where she looked into her eyes before bringing her hands up to remove her glasses. She looked into her eyes once again as familiar words echoed in her head {"you... you have very beautiful eyes, have you ever considered wearing contacts?"} -She once again smiled at her reflection- "I guess i do have nice eyes... huh you stupid jerk? I haven't played your melody before so you better like it" -She headed back to the classroom where Ryoma waited-
Sumiya-Hallway
(Ryoma) "Honestly? I've been dealing with death my entire life and still when it happens the pain still continues to be so unbearable. It's like, when you finally start to take a step forward you lose someone else and you go right back to where you started. It's simply a cycle i just can't seem to escape. But you know, with an aunt like Ayane i think i'll be "okay" at least. She's always been a hard ass in a sense but she's really sweet on the inside she's a total Tsundere. And Tsubaki and Kaori are really nice too i'm glad i met them. With them around this life of mine will be more bearable. I'm also hoping that you and i could be good friends too, i'm sure Tsubaki would really like that and all.
(Kousei) "That's quite the life, you know... you're really strong for our age. You may not see it but i do. And yeah i'd really like for us to be friends. I'm not sure if Tsubaki Told you but i actually live right next door to her, she told me you live right next to her as well.
(Ryoma) "N-no kidding? wow so the three of us live near each other? that's pretty cool. things are actually turning out alright i think Ayane will be happy.
(Kousei) "yeah, ever since mom died i've felt this lingering pain too, but it didn't make Tsubaki's and Watari's presence less enjoyable, friends... they help a lot. i'll be glad to help you if you'll be willing to help me too" -he extends his right hand to Ryoma as a smile forms upon his lips his glasses reflecting the light-
(Ryoma) -He extended his right hand and met Kousei's as the two shook hands- "Deal"
(Kousei) "Alright, well it was really nice to meet you but i gotta get going, maybe i'll see you around the block?"
(Ryoma) "yeah you too, and most likely yeah. Take care Kousei" -He waved at him with his right hand before putting it in his pocket-
(Kousei) -He waved back at Ryoma and proceeded to be on his way-
sometime after Kousei Arima's and Ryoma's Conversation Kaori returned and noticed Ryoma was now in the hallway
(Ryoma) "Hey welcome back you, did you remember that you had to come back and play me that melody?"
(Kaori) "Wh-what? what am i forgetful now?!
(Ryoma) "i dunno are you? you forgot you had to use the bathroom i mean who does that right?" -he started laughing at her-
(Kaori) -Her face turned beat red as she jumped on him and started pummeling him softly- "you don't get to make fun of me you hear me?!"
(Ryoma) -he covers himself blocking and evading most of her attacks- "well serves you right for forcing me to make out with your violin case"
(Kaori) -she stops attacking him before bursting out in laughter- "That's right you did make out with my violin case like who does that? you're a pervert aren't you?!
The two shared a laugh so loudly that the students that passed by looked at them as if they were crazy but they didn't care, they were really enjoying each others company when suddenly her phone vibrated in her pocket as she received a text. She flipped open her phone and replied to the text she received it was from her mom. It was when she sent that text that she noticed the time and put her phone away
(Kaori) "Hey it's 1:45 and recess is almost over, which means i have only 15 minutes to play you that melody what do you say we go ahead and get that done?"
Ryoma smiled warmly at her as he got up and walked up to the doors opening one up for her, she walked in as he followed behind her he sat down at his seat getting the playstation vita ready once again. She got her violin out of it's cute pink case and she sat on top of his desk. When she sat down in front of him his eyes widened in surprise but she simply smiled as she placed her violin on her lap and took the right earphone and placed it in her right ear. She then took her violin up in her left hand and took a deep breath. He switched the display screen to show the musical notes for the track and held the Vita upon her right thigh in her field of vision, the cold touch of the Vita against her thigh caused her to jump for a second before she blushed lightly he sort of just looked away nervously when suddenly she said "Play". So he started the track and was instantly captivated by the sound of her violin. He looked in her direction as she closed her big brilliant eyes and began to sway to the music she had produced. His jaw just slowly dropped as the sounds he heard were somehow better than the sounds emitting from his earphones. He just looked at her as she played and swayed happily {She's so beautiful} he thought to himself when she suddenly opened her right eye and looked at him. his eyes widened as a slight blush formed upon his face and he turned away. She just smiled and continued to play before closing her eye once again. Eventually she played the whole song and opened her eyes.
(Kaori) "Heehee, so did i play it right?"
(Ryoma) -he just stared at her in silence before gently removing the earphone from her ear then from his own rolling them up and putting the Vita away- "You want an honest answer?"
(Kaori) -she looked towards the school clock and noticed it was 1:59- "we'll there's one minute left before class starts up again so you better be quick about it, but yes, an honest answer please"
(Ryoma) "Kaori...? That was the greatest thing i have ever heard. i was unaware that a violin could sound so good, i don't think "The Road To Zanarkand" Will ever sound the same to me again if it's not coming from your violin played by you" -he looked away-
(Kaori) -Her beautiful blue eyes widen at his words as she looks down at her violin smiling wide- "I'm starting to think that maybe i'm a good violinist after all"
(Ryoma) "you're better than good you're greeeaat"
The two look at each other before they start laughing loudly again as the sounds of foot steps, chatter, and laughter start to fill the halls of Sumiya Junior High
(Kaori) "You said... you said that you've never had a canele before right?"
(Ryoma) -he nodded his head- "Yeah that's right"
(Kaori) "Well, why don't you come over to my parents shop after school and buy some? Assuming you don't have to go straight home after school that is"
(Ryoma) "Hmm, that's not a bad idea, i'd love to try some Kaori" -he smiled-
(Kaori) -she shot up from his desk excitedly when suddenly the orange container flew out of her pocket crashing into the floor rolling to his feet, her eyes widened and her heart began to thump-
(Ryoma) -He looked down and took the container in his right hand- "Kaori Miyazono, Take a capsule daily at noon and another before bed" -he looked at her a confused look on his face- "What are these for Kaori?"
