Morning came with the sun beaming its light into my quite chilly room, along with it falls some Sakura petal inside. Lazily waking up from the light that bothered me (because the curtain isn't doing its job) I still don't feel like waking up. Everything that happened on the weekend felt like a dream, and I wish it could last a little longer. This is not like me. Am I that lonely?
"Oh, it's Monday today right…. What time is it now?"
My hands found for my iPhone and discover its half past 7. Right, it's still early… Wait, is it Monday today? Having realized what time it is, in a heartbeat and panic, I moved out of the bed way too fast I tripped and my head ended on the floor. At this point, I just want my head and body to stay there and never wake up. Still in a daze, I made my way to school.
The streets don't feel so chilly like my room, but it certainly livelier. People are walking fast to get to their work or business. You can see some panicked students on their way to school. Most likely some of them are late, among them are me…
"Kurimi-nyan ~"
I'm pretty sure I was hallucinating, so I speed up my panic run to catch the train. After all, I still feel a bit dozy. With the sound of the train leaving, my heart sank sorrowful because I couldn't make it. All I could do, is watch the train leaves me behind. This feeling hit me and reminds me back me again of yesterday, the feeling when they left the day before. Exhaust finally caught up, I ended up standing there in my own world for a bit until someone's eye caught mine.
"Uzaya…" I coldly said.
"What kind of rude nickname have you found?" Izaya firmly stare at me. I felt myself startled at the sudden intense seriousness from Izaya. Does he really dislike it?... I doubt.
"I just thought it sounded close to what you are." I replied. I'm looking at the next train, it'll be here in about 15 min.
"Are you sure you want to call me that and instead not master Izaya? You know what. It's okay. I have your voice recorded right here where I can listen to it as many times as I want." Izaya smile so childish and hold up his iPhone Plus and waved with it.
"YOU WHAT!?" A rush of panic hits me and my face heated up. I tried to catch his mobile without success. Izaya truly enjoys himself as he seems to chuckle at my attempts.
"Oi, aren't you two a bit too lively this early? You know what day it is?" Shinra-senpai came up to us and looked strangely exhausted. He walked up to us and yawn deeply. He has a slightly dark circle under his eyes.
"Shinra-senpai! What are you doing at this place? You look awful by the way." I asked, taking my attention away from Uzaya.
"Ah, I had some business around here so I stopped by. Good morning by the way!" Shinra-senpai's faintly tried to smile, but it seems he really is tired out of his system. I wonder what had happened, anyway, I hope it's nothing serious.
"Hehe, good morning. I hope everything is okay with you. Don't push yourself too much!" I said and chuckle at a tired Shinra. The sight of a tired Shinra is kinda cute.
"Aww… couldn't you also give me a cute smile with a good morning and don't push yourself too much, to me too?" Izaya asked and poked my cheek.
"Never!"
"You two would make a cute couple" Shinra-senpai remarked.
"What do you mean by cute? No way we'll work out! And please don't say that out loud, his fangirls might kill me" I protested and looked around. No other Rajin students are here, good!
"I'm hurt!" Izaya fake a cry.
"Kurimi-chan, don't hurt poor Izaya's feeling." Shinra-senpai pat Izaya's back.
"Don't you go on his side!" These two seem to be on the same page when they want to tease me. It's scary.
The train arrived and we made our way to school together. It's so strange to be with the two of them yet I felt somewhat comfortable. Izaya rarely spoke, but he seems to be interested enough to listen to our conversations. Shinra-senpai found his energy when I asked how Celty is doing. I also told him about what happened on the weekend and promised him that he should meet the others as well. He said he would love to meet them next time, also he made a point that he won't ever miss seeing me in maid costume... Izaya, you got to mention that?
"Kurimi-nyan, don't forget this weekend, you have some of your maid time left," Izaya winked and left ahead to the classroom. He knows if he stays, his head will get to meet my shoes.
"T-This guy!" I whispered and stomp my way to class.
"M-Morning, Mizuhanada-san" Shizuo whispered loud enough for me to hear when we walked past the locker. I turned around in surprise, but also greeted quickly back to him before he left to his classroom. Wow, that was surprising. His greet had me warmed inside. Shizuo-san is kind of cute after all now that I get to know him a bit.
I walked past Izaya again, who was at the door entrance to our classroom, who didn't say a word, and the class started.
We must decide what club activity we should be in, but you see, I don't feel up to it. Besides, I think the club application is already closed. I was bothered by the volleyball team at the start, but I managed to sneak away. Sneaky sneaky!
Now that I think about it, being in a club might be fun I guess?
"Ahhh, but I am kind of lazy." I blurted out. Summer is coming soon, maybe I should not join any club after all. I do have plans for summer vacation! I want to go to the beach, maybe to the temple or simply to a café. I can't wait for all the festival as well!
"It'll only be me, though. It can't be that bad, right?"
A sudden wind comes onto to me I had to hold on to my hair and lunchbox. Like in every anime out there, I want to sit on the rooftop and have lunch here too. Unlike the anime, I don't spot any pretty boys or cute girls here beside myself. Apparently, the whole school fears the rooftop for some reason.
"And I think I know why… "
"Mizuhanada"
A surprised Heiwajima-san stood at the door looking at me with my mouth hang open for that tasty yakisoba noodle flavor.
"Ah, hello Heiwajima-san!" I greeted cheerfully back. It's great to see another human being up here too. Then again, he is one of the reasons why people avoided the rooftop.
"What are you doing here alone?" Heiwajima-san come up to me and ask.
"I needed some air so I thought the rooftop is the perfect place to keep for myself a bit. However, it's so quiet, it's eerie. So, it's nice to see someone else besides me. I'm sorry if I'm taking your spot. I'll move away if you prefer no one here." I said and process to pack my stuff.
"N-No, it's okay, I don't mind you here…" Heiwajima-san quickly replied.
"Really?" I surprisingly looked up to the tall blond haired man in front of me. His hair is flowing along the wind and his face looked away from me. Like he was shy. That's just so him. The day I spend with him and the Aimi-chan and the others make me realize Heiwajima-san is a kind, quiet and shy person. He rarely shows that to strangers and he would put this stoic face that makes it hard to read him. Added that rumors of him that goes around.
"Yes, it's fine. C-Can I join you?" Heiwajima-san's face look slightly pink, this makes me happy. I want to know more about Heiwajima-san.
"Of course, Heiwajima-san! If you would like my company, I'm really glad to be here." I replied, beaming with smiles.
"Thank you…" Heiwajima-san faintly reply. I could barely hear it, though.
We didn't talk much, but enjoyed the quiet rooftop and the beautiful weather. I simply ask how he was doing and how the class was. His replies are short and simple, just how I expected. Speaking of which, he didn't talk much either when he hung out with us.
"By the way, Mizuhanda-san, I heard a rumor going around that you're dating Izaya." Heiwasjima-san suddenly sounds serious.
"What!? When? How? Seriously?" I'm utterly confused.
"…. I'm glad it's not true. Stay away from him" Heiwajima-san simply said. I couldn't see his face as he was facing away.
"I wish I could. I don't know how or why, but I stumble upon him quite often. Besides, I don't think Orihara-san is that bad of a person. He might be quite annoying, bringing some trouble, but I don't think he is that cruel. At least to me, he wasn't…" I said. I'm not so sure about Orihara-san myself, but I feel that Orihara-san isn't a bad person.
Heiwajima-san didn't reply, it was like he listens to my word and thought about it long and hard. We sat quiet like that for a while when we suddenly heard the bell. We both quickly bolt up, too quick, we hit our heads. The Heiwajima-san didn't react, but I did. He surely hurts like a steel I black out for 2 sec.
"A-Ah, I'm sorry. Mizuhanada-san!"
I simply laugh. I dunno what's funny, but I guess I couldn't help myself. We're kind of alike.
"Call me Kurimi! No need for formality. Okay?"
"…."
"Ku-ri-mi!" I poked at Heiwajima-san. He faced away. It's obviously he's trying to spell my name but keeping his face straight. I don't know why, but this is cute and funny. I want to laugh so much, but I got to keep myself.
"K-K-Kuri-Kurimi-san" Heiwajima-san shuttered.
"Yes! Now we gotta get going or the teachers will be mad. Thank you for letting me join you. See you around, Heiwajima-san!" I ran to the door when Heiwajima-san called me.
"You can call me Shizuo!"
"A-ah.. okay, Shizuo-kun! Arigatou!" and I shyly ran out.
I guess I finally have a friend at this school! I'm so glad! I smile happily all the way into the classroom even though I was late and got teased by the teacher. Orihara-san would usually tease me specially what happened, but this time he didn't.
Author's note:
Hello everyone!
I'm sorry for a very long update! I have been quite busy as of late, but I'll try to update more often now. (I hope) I hope you like this chapter as well as the others. I've been a bit unsure on how I'll build up the story from here. As you can see I'm trying to go somewhere, I'm trying to build up something on this chapter. Who she'll end with is still in the dark, so I hope it'll be fitting with whoever she ends up with. If you have anything you want to suggest or say about the story, I'm all ears.
Most importantly, thank you for reading and see you!
