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I sat up and ran a hand through my hair.
Why? Why them? Why me? I watched each and every one of them die and that was not something I was gonna forget. If Ichijo hadn't come… I would be dead too. And I've mostly failed my dying mother's last wish.
Protect your siblings.
The only sibling I have left is May. And look where she is. I'm not around to protect her. I don't even know where she is. And until I turn 18 and inherit the family money and house and everything, I won't be able to look after myself. That's another stupid agreement. Apparently the will left by my parents clearly states that I remain in the care of a guardian until I am of 18 years of age.
Stupid, right?
I went to the bathroom, hoping a shower could wash away the sorrow.
I felt the water drip down my face and calmed down a bit.
I put on the fancy tailored uniform. I was NOT used to this.
Most of the schools uniforms were simple and dull.
It was like the Care group forgets about you after they dump you somewhere. After a couple of weeks or so, the first place they sent me became unbearable. The family was falling apart. So, after the parents divorced, the kids split, I was sent somewhere else.
Next, Father was a drunk, mother was depressed, they thought a kid would bring them together. Didn't happen.
Third, The son was a prick. Ended up with a broken nose, could you blame me?
I've been to like… 7 homes. The schools or family or something will make me go. I just hope this time I get to stay.
I stood in front of the full length mirror. It was okay… better than other school uniforms I've been forced to wear. It was black with a white strip professionally put around. Skirt was a bit short though….
I sighed as I thought of the day ahead. I hope I see Ichijo again soon. He makes life better.
A knock brought me back to reality.
"Keyoshi-chan!" They cried.
"Comin." I went and opened the door.
It was Yuki. "I want to walk you to class since your new and all." She told me with a smile. I wasn't so happy right now.
"Kay…"
We walked to class with yuki babbling away happily. Then I remembered something.
"Where's Zero?"
"Oh, he wanted to stop at the stables I think…" She frowned.
"What's wrong?" I asked her. This was unusual.
"Th-There's something wrong with Zero…. He's been acting strangely lately…." Maybe it's got something to do with the level E thing, but I kept my mouth shut. Zero wasn't like the ones who killed my family…. I hope.
We reached the class.
"Sir,' Yuki said to the teacher, "Keyoshi-chan is new here." She looked….scared…
"Mm.. have a seat. I hope you enjoy Cross Academy Keyoshi-san." Sir said. I hope so too.
I was so tired. Even though I had a little sleep, it still wasn't enough. Specially with the dream and all…. I sighed.
The teacher started "Everyone turn to page 45 in their books." I looked at the work. Easy. This was gonna be a piece of cake.
"Alright class, We're going to start preparing fro the big test……."
Endless images of the memories I've tried to keep under wraps, Family, happiness, friends… All that are gone now…..
"Zero-kun, Yuki-san and Keyoshi-san will hang back while I have a stern chat with them."
Oh shit. I'd fallen asleep and not noticed it. I wasn't looking forward to the 'chat'….
Wait… when did Zero come in?
I got up and groaned, by shoulder's still asleep. I went over to the front desk while Zero and yuki were getting up.
"I'm sorry sir, but we have prefect duties now and if we don't go now, we'll be late." I told him, hoping this would let us get out of the 'chat.'
"I'm well aware of your duties, but I'll have a talk with President cross about this."
"Good luck." I muttered.
"Did you say something?"
"Oh, nothing, nothing."
I went to Yuki and Zero.
"C'mon, let's go, chat's over." I told them.
"KKKYYAAA!!!"
"IDOL-SENPAI!!"
"WILD-SENPAI!"
On and on and on. How do you put up with this day after day after day? Don't these people have something to do other than be here?
I was feeling a little restless too. What if he doesn't remember me again? What if he doesn't like me any more? What if he doesn't want to be with me anymore?
Maybe I should just fake being sick and avoid him…
CCRRREEEAAAKKK.
Too late.
"Good day everyone! Don't you all look pretty!" Aido flashed a smile.
Oh, yes, don't we all.
Ichijo pov.
Where is she?
I frantically searched the crowd, looking for her face.
And there it was. She was looking at Aido with a raised eyebrow. Was she checking him out? I mean, I'm pretty handsome… but Aido might be handsomer….
Ignore it. If she wants to check out a guy, why should that bother me? Well, there's the issue of late boyfriend, but hey, she should be able to do what she wants.
She looked away… she looked a little pissed actually….
"Ichijo!" She cried, looking at me, a smile breaking out on her face.
"Key!" I made my way over to her.
"OOHHH, Ichihjo-senpai!!" The usual barray of comments from the day class. Marry me and all that.
I pulled Keyoshi into a hug. I was so happy to see her. The last time I'd been with her other then last night, was ½ a year ago, when her parents had died.
I was carrying Keyoshi's little sister, who had fallen asleep.
"Ichijo? What are we gonna do?" She asked me, fear clear on her face, but somehow keeping her hysteria under wraps. You don't come out of something like that and not have a couple of scfreaming fits. She was probably not wanting her sister to see. Her little sister didn't really know much about what was going on, other than the fact that something was wrong with her mum, dad and brother.
"It'll all be okay. I'll be there with you, don't worry, I'll set things right." I soothed her.
Silent tears were running down her face. I hated it. I hated it when she was sad.
And now, she was beyond sad.
We walked to my mansion. I was going to force my grandfather to let her stay.
What I hadn't known, was that my gradfather had invited Sara Shirubaki to come stay. My grandfather was forever trying to get us together, but I didn't like her. And, why would I like her when I had Keyoshi? The most beautiful thing in the world. My grandfather wouldn't hear it though.
"Grandfather?" I called through the mansion when we got there.
"Ahh, Ichijo, look who's come too stay." Next to my grandfather, was Sara.
Crap.
"And," he narrowed his eyes, "Who are they?"
He was asking about none other then Keyoshi and May.
"They're going to stay with us." I replied defiantly. "Keyoshi Natsakura is my girlfriend."
"What is the meaning of this?" My grandfather roared enraged. Oh, lovely.
"Dear girl," Sara asked through a forced smile, the words coming through her teeth. "Why would you need to stay with us?"
I'd never seen Sara like that. She was always so kind and nice….
"M-my parents di-died." She stammered, confused. She was probably wondering why everyone was showing her such hostility.
Good lord, this was not the way I pictured the meeting with my grandfather to be.
"Don't worry Shirubaki-sama." He said, addressing Sara, "This will be taken care of".
And with that, I blacked out.
I never remembered Keyoshi when I woke up, but thank the heavens I didn't end up with Sara. Even with no memory of Keyoshi, I still refused her.
I hate my grandfather more then ever now.
He took away the one thing I will really ever love.
But, now with Keyoshi, the anger didn't take over me, I was happy to have her back with me, and I wasn't about to let her go again, I promise.
Heeeyyy, I renamed it Promise. Thanks for reading! And please review, they help.
