It was uncommon to hear sounds coming from the basketball courts in the middle of the day. There were only ever used in games and events and no such things were scheduled for some time. Curiosity got the best of the cat in this case to see what was the source of the noise. Haruhi and Rin sat on the bleachers as the twins rattled off some information without any interest. The fifth person of the group was showing quite a bit of interest in the court, the enthusiasm unexpected and somewhat heartwarming.
She's someone that designates me a lot right? She's always talking to Mitsukini and kindly too. Takashi racked through his brain to try and place her where he had last seen her. Rin was a lot more boisterous and easier to recognize with her status aside, she also was someone that got along with Tamaki and the others as well. That's it, she's always following Rin. She keeps her safe. He finally recognized, recalling the times she had saved her or another girl. He nodded to himself as he made the connection finally and resumed his silent watch over the group.
That's a side I didn't expect. A smiled tugged at the corner of Takashi's lips as Zaina started a warm-up routine. I don't think I've ever spoke with her. He thought to himself when the twins suddenly cried out in protest and the girls giggled at the reaction. His head jerked back to Zaina to see what was the issue when he saw what had caused the commotion. She had removed her tie and blazer, her fingers making quick work of the line of buttons of her shirt. His jaw slackened before it clenched shut, his eyes wide from shock as a heat rose to his cheeks as well. He needed to turn away. It was the right thing to do. He forcibly jerked his head to the side and squeezed his eyes shut as well.
What was he thinking watching as long as he did? What is she thinking just undressing like that? What are the twins even doing there? His heart was pounding at his chest when Zaina spoke up.
"No, I'll play in the shirt I have on under. Did you really think I was just gonna strip down to my underwear? What do you take me for?" He cracked his eyes open and turned to see that she indeed had on a simple short sleeved shirt that hugged her figure well. The sight of the white fabric was a relief as he slumped back against the door behind him.
She has a shirt on, of course she has one on. What was I even worrying about? Why was I worrying so much? He shook his head lightly as he continued to watch the group unnoticed by them. Why he followed, he was not sure, but he had and he was uncertain whether to be grateful or not since he had learned something new but was also given an unwanted panic attack.
As Takashi watched from one side, Kyoya was across the court hidden by the opposing bleachers at the southern exit. He had noticed the group leave the main building with the twins leading the way. The sight of Rin with the two had caught his attention and peaked his interest in learning. That was all there was to it. There was nothing more. He needed data on her. He watched as she sat with Haruhi, the two watching as Zaina stripped and the twins had panicked at the sudden undressing. He had flinched at the sudden uncouth behavior, glancing away as did the others only to find Takashi watching as well.
Well now, that is unexpected. He raised a brow as the taller male had jerked his head away and shut his eyes. What had you unable to look away? He turned back to Zaina, curiosity getting the better of his manners to look away only to find that she had another shirt on under before she had spoken up. He frowned outwardly at this. What did I miss that grabbed his attention? It's rare to see him so interested in anything. He thought through all the likely reasons, but none of seemed to match up to what he knows of Takashi and the lack of knowledge on Zaina only added frustration. Clicking his tongue in distaste he dismissed the option of her has a whole. There was no logical reasoning behind him staring at her as such only to find a shirt, who what was he staring at?
He has no reason to stare at the twins or Haruhi and now Zaina is no longer a person of interest until further information…it must be Rin. Why would he be interested in her at all? Does he find her attractive? That's a first…what does he find interest in her for? He narrowed his eyes at the thought of this, pushing his glasses up his nose as he quickly started to jot down some notes in to his mini black book. A sudden flash of pastel yellow caught his eye mid-sentence so he looked up to see none other than Renge. When did she get here? She must have seen them leave the classroom like I did. She was due back in school today as is. She has not seen me or Mori yet either. He thought, noting her lack of looking around. She has interest in Zaina no doubt. I can see the wheels turning in her mind from here. He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose at the headaches that were to come from those ideas. When he adjusted his glasses once more, he looked up to see a gaze in his direction. He tensed a bit at first, but relaxed as the gaze left him.
I better leave before I'm seen. I don't need them knowing I was here. He thought, slipping out through the doors and headed back to his classroom. Takashi had turned to do the same, leaving as silently as he came as the group had their fun, oblivious to Renege watching over them still.