Hello! How Are You?
Chapter 9: Comfort
Well, the anniversary was quite surprising. Ever since Vivianne's secret got out, people have started to poke their noses in her and Hibari's business! The paparazzi and the fans have violent reactions! Students and fans also have their fierce opinions on Hibari. Ugh, it was stressful!
This sunny morning got into a clash with an imaginary storm cloud above Vivianne's head. Firstly, she got a few death threats from a few fans. Hibari too but just ignored it. Second, her manager told her after the news leaked out she's dating Hibari, her innocent name will go down. Thirdly, a lot of curious people stuffed in letters about the 'scandal' her locker.
In the classroom, it was the same scenario. Her desk had a few pile of trash and letters. It was like she's being bullied!
"Vivianne-san, since when are you in a relationship with Hibari-san?"
"Yeah, why him? Did Hibari-sama force you to become his girlfriend?"
"You cross-dress?"
"Who vandalized your table? Does Hibari-san know about it?"
With a very deep and loud sigh, she looked at them with a sad eyes and a sad smile and sad… sad everything! Not in one bit was she blooming or glowing. Her lips were pale, her hair looks like as if it had lost its colour and she looked so tired.
"Please excuse me…" she asked before leaving. "Sorry!" As fast as she can, she went into the clinic.
"Trancy-san!" Shamal called. "Wha—"
She plopped down on the bed and fell asleep. Shamal looks puzzled on what had just happened.
Must have been stress… he thought to himself. He approached Vivi who slept soundly and scanned her body. His eyes widened.
"Hmmm…" he moaned. "She has many fresh bruises and cuts… I wonder what happened." All of the dirty thoughts in his mind died out. Then he decides to put on some bandages on her. Just as he was about to remove her blouse for further inspection, Hibari came in. As a greeting to Shamal, a whack with the tonfa hit his head.
"What are you doing?" he asked, threatening him with his tonfa. "I've said it. I'm the only one who can touch Vivianne like that."
"I'm putting on bandages on her!" Shamal answered. "Can't you see the bruises and wounds?"
"What happened?"
"I don't know. She just came here and fell on the bed. Also, she looks stressed and tired when she came in."
Hibari looked at Shamal with disbelief. He let out a sigh and kept his tonfas. "I'll be taking care of the rest."
"Wait! Is it true you two are in a relationship?"
"I'll bite you to death for intruding into others' business, herbivore." Then Hibari approached Vivianne and carefully took her into his arms. While Vivianne was being carried in bridal style, Hibari walked out of the clinic and brought to the reception room. A few members of the committee left when they saw Hibari with Vivianne.
On Hibari's desk was a pile of unopened letters. Gently, he puts Vivianne down on the couch before proceeding to his desk to read the letters.
"Stupid boy. Renai-sama doesn't belong to you!"
"I'm sure you just paid her or forced her into a relationship, 'Demon of Namimori'. She ain't some whore or slut so leave her alone."
"I don't know who you are but I will find you and then kill you."
"Renai-sama is mine. Not for you. Whoever you are, you do not deserve her."
"I'm sure you threatened Renai-sama. How dare you force Renai-sama into being your girlfriend? I'll kill you for that."
He threw all the letters away from the table and called for Tetsuya Kusakabe. Shortly, Kusakabe entered the reception room silently.
"Is there anything you need, Kyo-san?"
"Tighten the security. If there's someone trying to fight me or Vivi, you know what to do." He ordered with a bored expression. "Dismissed." Kusakabe nodded curtly and then left.
After a couple of hours
Her eyes snapped open and her body jumped up. It caused her a vertigo, which disappeared after 12 seconds. She looked around to see her surroundings. Hibari was sitting behind his desk, his crossed arms rested on the desk and his cheek rested on his arms.
She lifted her right arm and focused on her wristwatch. "3 pm." She muttered. "I can't believe I slept that long…" Hibari shifted his arms a bit after Vivianne's mutters. Slowly and drowsily, he lifted up his head and yawned. "You're finally awake."
"Did you watch over me the whole time?"
"Of course I did you herbivore."
"Wait. What about the death threats?!"
"Being handled."
"But… I… I'm sorry…" Hot tears started to stream down her pale cheeks. Still on the couch, she embraced her legs and bowed down her head. "I think I'm causing much trouble. I hope you forgive me for disturbing Namimori Middle." At first, he made a perplexed expression, which immediately changed into a smug expression. He moved away from his desk and approached Vivianne. On her side, he sat down and embraced her.
"Don't worry, Vivi." He said in an assuring tone. "Don't cry. Everything will be okay. I won't let those pathetic and weak herbivores get to us."
She still sobbed which made Hibari frown. But he kept his tight embrace. Moments later, she hugged him and fell asleep because of fatigue. It made Hibari curious on how tired she is today. After the anniversary celebration, Vivi didn't go to school for a few days due to stress and busyness. Hibari let her go absent and allowed her to return once she's well but…
"I won't let anything harm us." He muttered. "I'll keep my promise to the end."
A/N: Hope you haven't forgotten that Vivi's screen name is "Renai Mizuki"! The "climax of the story" is nearing so stay tuned!
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