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CHAPTER 7: AFTER SHOCK
Kazuya was strumming his guitar, playing the tune of "Set the World on Fire by Black Veil Brides." Akemi walked into the room, a patient smile on her face. Kazuya looks up from his playing and at his mother.
"Are you doing alright honey? Can I get you anything?"
"No I'm fine, thanks though."
"Alright if you say so. Just give me a shout if you need anything ok?
"Yeah mom I will."
Akemi left the room and left Kazuya to his music. Honestly, ever since he'd gotten home from the hospital, Akemi and Kazuko have been smothering Kazuya with affection and service. It was nice at first, but it started to get annoying.
"Man, I'm so not the time to soak up a lot of attention."
Kazuya stops playing and powers on his computer. It's been a while since he logged onto "Battle Door 6." Kazuya played for hours, not once lifting his eyes from the screen. At around 11:00 PM, Kazuko walked in and saw her little brother hooked into a game that she had never seen before. She flops down on his bed and stares at the ceiling.
"Man, you teenagers have some weird tastes in games."
Kazuya doesn't even acknowledge her comment. Kazuko sits up and stares at her brother.
"You know, mom said you have to go to sleep soon. You still have to go to school tomorrow."
Kazuya finally shuts off his computer. He wheels his chair around and stretches.
"I know I have school tomorrow, but I have to game for long periods of time. It's my duty as an otaku."
Kazuko sighs and stands up.
"Whatever helps you sleep at night bro. Well I'm going to bed, 'night."
"Goodnight sis, sleep tight."
When Kazuko leaves the room, Kazuya sighs and looks at his clock. 11:10 PM. Kazuya shuts his light off and hops into bed. He was wide awake though. Ever since yesterday, Kazuya has been a secretly depressed. He was helpless to keep Konata safe. And when he saw her tears, anger and frustration built inside him. Kazuya repeatedly punched his pillow and started to growl in frustration. He sighs loudly and closes his eyes and falls asleep. The next day, Kazuya headed into his World History class, gripping his chest in pain. What he walked into was the whole classroom a buzz; talking about the fight he had gotten into. He even heard a couple of snickers and giggles as he walked to his desk. Ms. Kuori walked to her chalk board and started the period.
"Alright people we have a lot to cover today so get serious."
During the class period, Kazuya could feel prying eyes on him. He didn't like the attention, it made his head hurt. When class ended, everyone headed to lunch. During the period, Kazuya could feel more staring eyes upon him. Spit balls, ear flicking, and shoulder blocking was all the treatment that Kazuya had received during lunch. One of Takerus friends purposely tripped Kazuya, sending him crashing to the floor. As Kazuya clutched his chest, Konata and her friends ran over to him.
"Kazuya-Kun, are you ok?"
Kazuya got up, his head down. He nodded to his friends and proceeded to walk away from the scene. The boy who tripped him continued to mock him.
"Yeah that's just what I thought. Even against one person you can't fight worth crap. Hey, why don't you get daddy to teach you how to be a real man, assuming your dad is a man."
As the laughter in the lunch room continued to torment Kazuya, he whirled around and grabbed the boy by his collar. He slammed his fist into his mouth, rage in his eyes. At that moment, Kazuya didn't care how much pain he was in, and didn't care who saw. All he wanted to do was continue to punch and punch and punch until he could feel large strong arms hold him back. Kazuya didn't know who's they belonged too. All he focused on was his target. The arms belonged to two male teachers who dragged a struggling Kazuya to the principal's office.
"I will not tolerate fighting in my school Mr. Isamu! No matter what he said, there is no excuse to violence! I've contacted your mother and you will be suspended for five days. I expect a full apology to the boy you attacked and an apology to his parents."
At that moment, Akemi walked into the principal's office. She bows to the principal.
"I am terribly sorry for my son's behavior. I will take the proper course of punishment when we get home."
On the car ride home, Kazuya was silent and so was his mother. When they arrived home however, that's when Akemi really let Kazuya have it.
"You've been getting into too many fights lately! And with your injury I thought you'd know better! Your father would be very disappointed in you if he saw you right now!"
Kazuya twitched at the mentioning of his father. Kazuya remained silent and listen to his mother.
"As punishment for what you did, there will be no T.V., no video games, no computer, and no manga. You will also not be able to go outside for two weeks. When your suspension is over, you are to go to school, go to work, and come straight home. Do I make myself clear?"
Kazuya silently nodded and headed to his room. He closed his door and locked it. Since his mother never restricted him from his cell phone or from his music, Kazuya picked up his guitar and started to play really loudly since his mother left to go back to work. Kazuya played "Knives and Pens by Black Veil Brides" to suit his mood.
"Alone at last we can sin and fight.
And I've lost all faith in this blurring light,
(Stay right here we can change our plight.
Storming through this despite what's right.)
One final fight for this tonight.
Whoa-oh-oh
With knives and pens we made our plight.
Lay your heart down, the end's in sight.
Conscience begs for you to do what's right.
(Everyday it's still the same dull knife,
Stab right through and justify your pride.)
One final fight for this tonight.
Whoa-oh-oh
With knives and pens we made our plight.
Whoa-oh-oh
Well I can't go on without your love that you lost, you never held on.
(We tried our best. Turn out the light. Turn out the light!)
One final fight for this tonight.
Whoa-oh-oh
With knives and pens we made our plight.
Whoa-oh-oh
Well I can't go on without your love that you lost, you never held on.
(We tried our best. Turn out the light. Turn out the light!)"
When Kazuya finished playing he looked at his cell phone. He had received a text from Konata.
*Are you alright? I'm sorry about what that guy said and I know t must've been hard. I still love you though. Please talk to me sometimes whenever you're in the mood.*
Kazuya smiled a bit and replied.
"I'm alright. Sorry you had to see that. He just got to me today. Don't worry about me. I only got suspended for a couple of days but I'll be back in school soon. Love you Short Stack."
Kazuya sent the text and put his guitar away. He flopped down on his bed and put on his direct sound head phones and started to listen to his favorite band. Throughout the rest of the day, Kazuya got text messages from all of his friends. First it was Miyuki.
*I'm sorry about what happened. I hope you're alright. Cheer up and come back to school soon ok?*
Then Kagami.
*Kazuya-kun, are you alright. I know what he said must've been hurtful, but that guys a jackass. I heard you were suspended. Hurry up and get back to school, finals are soon!"
Next up it was Tsukasa.
*Kazuya-kun, I hope you're doing ok. That was really mean of that guy to say, but you're a better person than he is. I know you were suspended for a while, but I'll see you soon.*
Lastly was Kazuyas good friend, Shiraishi.
*Hey bro, I heard what happened at lunch. That was the same guy from gym class wasn't it? If you need me to back you up in a fight just say the word. I also heard you were suspended. Hurry back, I can't take another game of dodge ball without you man!*
After words, Kazuya caught Hell from his sister who called the house. Kazuya was still pretty upset about what the boy said about his dad however. His dad was a hero in the Army and was one of the most respected and beloved soldiers in his base of operations. Everyone knew him and he was friend to all. He was truly a great man. Kazuya sighed and stared at the ceiling. At around 6:30, his sister came home ready to grill Kazuya. She walked into his room to find his fast asleep.
"He's been through enough today. Better let him rest up because tomorrow, he's going to get it for sure."
Kazuko smiled and closed the door.
END OF CHAPTER 7
WELL IT TOOK A BIT LONGER THAN I EXPECTED TO MAKE THIS CHAPTER. I GUESS I'M NOT USED TO TRYING TO MAKE CHAPTERS SO OFTEN. I HOPE I DIDN'T KEEP YOU ALL WAITING TOO LONG. THIS CHAPTER KIND OF STEERED ITSELF AWAY FROM THE HUMOROUS SIDE BUT I'M GOING TO REBOUND NEXT CHAPTER. CHAPTER EIGHT IS COMIMNG RIGHT UP!
