Chapter 7: Play ball.
Friday was a very fast day. It mainly consisted of talking to Senpai and Stacey. I still did less talking around her, but at least I could honestly say I was her friend, and that she wanted to talk to me. It was almost as if she was in my arms already. First period was the only time I didn't have Senpai or Stacey in the same class. With the other periods I was either with Senpai or Stacey, meaning that every period after first one of them was talking to me about the next day. I felt nervous; the next day would be crazy. I would compete for Senpai's heart. But I was gonna win it; there was no question about it.
Stacey's POV: As I was walking out of the school, I couldn't help but smile warmly at everyone. Tomorrow would be amazing; I would have so much fun at the beach. I had been practicing a lot, even without Yandere. I wanted to crush Jonny's team, after all, they were always on opposite teams, and so far Stacey was four games ahead of him, going for five. Jonny was a good friend of hers, like the brother she wishes she was born with. But with that came a very competitive friendship. Often times they got so bad they almost ended their friendship. That was the cause of them deciding to cut it out with the karate sparring before they were both dead and down a friend. In her defense, pressure points had never been declared off limits.
She got home, and went online. There was something she wanted to do some research on.
She began typing and searched "Cute outfits for the beach" on Google.
Senpai's POV: Senpai settled down in her bed and watched TV. She had some stuff running quickly through her mind. She had been thinking about Yandere lately, because he seemed to be acting weird. He seemed to somehow have some connection to everything weird that had been going on, being the first to know that the girls had been kidnapped, and the last person to talk to Sidney before he hung himself. She didn't think anything of it though, Yandere was a nice guy and a good friend, and there was no reason to suspect anything bad of him. What she was really thinking about was how he acted around her. The stuttering, the claim that he played volleyball when he didn't, the blushing and breaking eye contact. Was it possible that Yandere was crushing on her?
She pondered it for awhile, but was too tired to really get deep into thought. She simply shrugged and said "I could do worse" Before losing herself in her show.
Yandere's POV:
I was ready. I was ready to go to the beach. I had everything I would need for the day. I thankfully had a bigger pair of shorts so that I would not be so awkwardly revealed under the tight shorts Stacey had given me. I got in my truck, which I only ever drove for longer rides, and drove off to the beach. Jonny was there, marking the spot for the game.
"Hey Yandere! Want to help set up the scoreboard?" He called. I jogged over to assist.
"What is this?" I asked him.
"It's an electric scoreboard. I just need to get it up on this stand here."
We both lifted separate ends.
"You know if Senpai is here yet?" I asked him, curious.
"No, but she will be. She's a great girl isn't she?"
I stopped walking immediately. "What do you mean?"
"I mean she's funny, good looking, and friendly. She's just that kinda person you want to be around, you know?"
"I guess…" I said, stifling an angry look. I had to send a warning.
I shoved the scoreboard into his chest and held him down with it, leaning against it mockingly.
"I think this is the time to establish the situation we are in. Senpai has been through a lot since she moved here, and I intend to make sure nothing else happens to her. Therefore, if you make a move on Senpai, I'll crush you into a blood fountain." I threatened, increasing the pressure on his chest. He inhaled painfully.
"I didn't mean anything man, just that she was a nice pers-"
"I know what you said, but only an idiot takes a man's word. You will tell no body of this." I said, pulling the score board off of him.
"I'm with Amy and I don't know what kinda crazy demon is running around inside you, but since you seem to at least be a faithful friend, I'll let that slide." He said, picking up the other end again and setting it down on the scoreboard's stand. After he got it plugged in it came to life, ready to use.
Senpai and Stacey came together, seeming like they had rode in together.
"Hey guys." Senpai called, dressed in white tank top and black shorts.
Stacey was dressed in her pig tails like usual, but with a pink hair band that really stuck out from her light blue hair, a light blue tank top, and pink shorts with simple black flip flops. It seemed kinda girly compared to her normal apparel, but at the same time it still fit her athletic, competitive personality perfectly.
"Hey!" She called, waving at both of us as she half skipped over to set her stuff down.
"Hi." I replied, waving back to them. Jonny said hello to them, but seemed scared to say anything too formal. Smart man.
People started showing up quickly afterwards. We started to divide into teams. There was me, Stacey, Senpai, and a guy named Jackie on our team. Jackie had brown hair, and wore a t-shirt with swimming trunks. We were against Jonny, Amy, and two other people named Mary and Joseph.
The game was definitely easier to play with multiple people covering different positions. The scores rose on both sides, and so did Jonny's and Stacey's competitiveness. At one point they were grunting each other's names every time they hit the ball. I only ever missed the ball once, maybe twice though it was debated amongst the other players about whether it was his fault or Jackie's, or if the ball was out of bounds. I was enjoying myself more than I thought I would. I even managed to score, which felt good with my Senpai watching me. I smiled as I realized I was winning her heart.
We were ahead by seven points when disaster struck. Stacey tried to volley a ball back, but hit the ground hard and twisted her ankle. The game play stopped. I ran over to her quickly.
"I think it might be broken, it really hurts!" She said. She was gripping it and grinding her teeth.
"Get her off the ground!" Senpai said, worried for her friend. Before I could think I wrapped my arms under her legs and lifted her off the ground, carrying and setting her down on a towel Mary had laid down.
We calmed her down and got her some ice for her ankle. It was only a sprain, not a break, but clearly it hurt her pretty bad.
"Are you okay?" Jonny asked her.
"Yeah, are you?"
"Why?"
"Cause we just whipped your sorry butt!" She bragged at him
"Oh whatever, another few minutes we would've had you." He grinned, realizing that his friend could still be humorous even in her injured state.
"You wish." She said, pushing some hair from her face.
We sat there laughing and high fiving each other, having a nice time laughing about our game. We waited till Stacey could stand again before we walked out into the water. I had to remove my shirt, and couldn't help but shield myself from Senpai. Stacey however had no trouble in getting into a black bikini and speed-limping by, poking my in the side so I moved my hands from my chest. We did what some of the guys called body surfing, which mainly consisted of jumping into the waves and splashing each other. I allowed myself to try to go back to the fun loving person that had over taken me during the game. It wasn't easy, especially seeing how cute Senpai was in her one piece suit, exciting the imagination but leaving plenty to it at the same time.
We were all soaked by the time we got out of the water, and everyone was smiling and laughing. We spent an hour in the water, and then another one or two on the surface doing various things like making sand castles, the girls tanning, Jackie and Jonny surfing, and all of us getting something to eat. It was a great day; even I had to admit that much. Especially when Senpai sat next to me at the restaurant. It was like a date in a way. Just with a bunch of what most teens called third wheels.
We finally returned to our vehicles, laughing and exhausted. The others drove away, but me, Senpai, and Stacey remained.
"You did great Yandere!" Stacey said, smiling at me.
"Thanks. I guess the practice helped." I said, smiling slightly.
"The three of us should hang out again sometime." Senpai said, smiling at Stacey and me, as she leaned against her car.
"I'd like that." Stacey said.
"Me too."
Me and Stacey had both been leaning against my truck, and we had leaned close enough to each other that our arms were touching. She moved away quickly, as if my arm was electrified. I couldn't blame her, it was hot outside. The last thing anyone would have wanted was to be in close contact.
"We'll see you at school, okay Yandere?" Asked Stacey.
"Y-yeah, of course." I said, a little said that Senpai and I had to split apart once again.
"See you around!" Senpai said. They both hugged me before they got in her car, Senpai once again making my knees feel weak. I watched them drive away before I got in my car, drove home, and decided to turn on my television and take a nap.
