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The Tenth Shot: Student-'Teacher' Relationship Gone Wrong
"Surprise!" was the first thing I heard when I woke up. Maybe it was just a hallucination. I shifted a bit while my arms were still wrapped around her and my right leg hovering over hers. She still seems to be asleep. Don't get me wrong, the both of us are fully clothed. I respect her just as much as she respects me.
"Oi! Mio! Wake up!" the voice said as she pulled the covers away, letting the sunlight seep through brilliantly into my sea blue eyes.
"Argh, what the heck is wrong with that creature," I mumbled with my eyes closed shut.
"Ohayo, Ritsu.." my Love said sleepily as she seemed to be rubbing sleep off with the back of her hand.
"M-Mio, don't you just say 'mornin' to me!" the voice which was apparently Tainaka-san's shouted frantically. I felt like dozing off again despite the noise the forehead girl was making. The pillow she threw forced us to open our eyes and get away from our groggy states. "Why not, Ritsu?" she replied as she sat up. She's still half-asleep, I presume. "I couldn't stay sane after evidently seeing how you slept with a guy!"
"Slept with a guy, huh...?" she turned her head to Tainaka-san, down to herself to see that my arms were around her and to her right where I was there. "Good morning, love."
"Good morning, Hid—Hideo-kun?!" her face turned wan and I swear she was panicking in her own way, "Did we? Oh no? Why did you? Did I? I must've went overboard. Are you okay?" She kept stammering out questions. When I had the opportunity to butt in, I did.
"Calm down, love. I'm okay."
"Nothing happened, right?" I gave her a nod. Tainaka-san looked at us skeptically, "Oh really? I ain't gonna get fooled that easily!"
"Ritsu, we just fell asleep. Nothing more, nothing less. I was scared and Hideo was just there."
I sat up and scratched my head bashfully, "We did kiss a few times. There were some in which we took it to the next level." I thought of how meringue existed.
"O-oi! You're not helping, Hideo-kun!" she said as she hit my head.
"What am I supposed to say? You kissed me then our tongues danced like forever?" I whispered but Tainaka-san's ears seem to have enlargened and sharpened enough to hear it.
"N-No way! Just leave it to me," she sighed, "Ritsu, nothing really happened. I swear. Don't fuss too much about it," she pulled Tainaka-san into a hug who made faces at me, trying to make me envious. Afterwards, Mio poked the forehead of Tainaka-san.
"Itai!" Tainaka-san then pinched the cheeks of her attacker and said, "even though you are now contaminated by Megane-kun, I have no choice because I love you and your big oppai!"
"Ritsu! T-That's rude and watch your words, you don't say that casually when you're in front of a man!" she replied as she pinched Tainaka-san's cheeks as well.
Did she just call me a man? My heart jumped at the mere thought of it. From a simple boy to a guy then a man. She finally sees me as a man. I excused myself as I scooted up to get the camera from the bedside and snap a shot not simply to hide my tears but to remember this moment. I place captions underneath the pictures I develop. It allows me to tell my story even with the slightest hints. Maybe one day, our children would ask us how we met. There's no other candidate for me for the moment my eyes laid on her, I already knew she'll be my wife. I knew we will spend eternity together. What I feared most, it would be the complete opposite.
A week after, the props that the seniors were moving around were finally put to good use. There'll be a Christmas celebration and there are performances to be held later in the week. The twist is, today until tomorrow, Tuesday, the seniors will be handling the classes, the cafeteria and as well as a bunch of other stuff to prepare them how it feels like to become a particular occupation. They still had to wear the proper uniform, which I support. If they don't follow the dress code then I bet that violations will further rise to an unimaginable number. I almost forgot that the exam results are coming out too. As nervous as I am, the news that Tainaka-san brought the other day could always make up for it.
Remember the time when Akiyama-san said we had to get used to it? Apparently, as it turns out, she was assigned to be our 'homeroom teacher'. The course she will be taking is probably related to Literature or Education. She did want to join the Literary Club in the first place. Kotobuki-san's here too, assisting Akiyama-san. From around me, I heard whispers about shipping them. Did I just hear someone say, "Nee!~ Mugio! Mugio!"? "Tsumugi-sama!~" "Romio-senpai!~"?! The fanbase was a mix of guys and girls. The pair didn't seem to hear or even bother what was happening as they were talking to our original and full-fledged teacher. That's what I thought at least. Love was shaking ever so slightly yet it was still evident. Kotobuki-san reached down for her hand, whispered then gave her a smile. I wasn't really that jealous...maybe just a bit when my Love blushed, lowered her head and gave a slight smile as well. Jealousy came over me for the nth time especially when Kotobuki-san took her advancement and brushed her lips to my Love's cheek then her ear simply but evidently enough for me.
They started teaching in tandem. They were taking turns in explaining and giving out examples, as well as writing. I was listening pretty well and I thought like, 'Darn! Why can't our teachers be like this?' This was mainly because it was easier to understand rather than the topsy turvy kind of discussion. Well, maybe my attraction does have a bit of an effect. She does seem more confident now compared to the stories Tainaka-san told me. I find myself staring at her. She seems to have noticed when she glanced at me two, three—maybe four times, the blush on her face may be out of nervousness or just the same way I am feeling.
"Are there any questions you would like to ask?" she said with her arms folded in front of her as she faced the class. My classmate (or at least I think he is my classmate but he did enter quite lat for class. He may be a senior.) whose name I do not even know raised his hand proudly. He had brown hair and brown eyes but Tachibana-kun's were still lighter. He also had a mischievous pair of eyes that go along with a beauty mark under the right one. He's wearing such an evil smirk as he looks hungrily at my Love.
"Akiyama-san, would you want to go out with a handsome guy like me? Of course, I could provide you and even exceed your needs and wants."
"P-please ask a more appropriate question and besides you are assigned in a different class," she looks slightly pissed as she turned her head away.
"Don't you think we're suited for each other?" I clenched my fists so hard that it had turned into the palest white I've ever seen. I gritted my teeth and pushed my glasses up the bridge of my nose.
"If there aren't any more questions regarding the—"
"Tsk tsk tsk... Girl, I really think you should consider. I'm asking you one last time, will you go out with me? C'mon, I know you want to say yes. Nobody would ever rej—"
"I'm already in love with someone else and he's the only guy I'll ever love!" she snapped. Kami, remember to calm down my heart. Upon the realization of what she just said, she turned red and was clearly in a daze. Good thing she was somewhat shook by the strong and mighty Kotobuki-san. May all the 'crepes' go to Daiki Damian-san. Mumbles and mutters are heard from here and there. Tachibana-kun passed a piece of paper to me. "Uh-oh, dude O.O" it said. He said it alright. I felt a chill run down my spine and it was awful.
"Just answer this, minna-san," Kotobuki-san said as Akiyama-san cleared her throat and proceeded on to handing out papers, still with a hint of pink on her cheeks. On my paper, there was a post-it, "Meet me on the rooftop. -Love". Butterflies fluttered in my stomach as I discreetly hid the post-it under my table. I feel like I'm melting. I banged my head on the table a couple of times. "Is something wrong, Hid—Akihiko-san?" Love asked me as she turned back to face me. She walked towards my seat and looked over my paper. "You haven't even answered anything yet, it seems." She leaned over a bit and the sensation from our last kiss came back to me as fresh as day.
"That's the thing, senpai. I just, uh, well I am embarrassed to say it."
"You can tell me, right?" she tucked her hair behind her ear as I leaned over my table to whisper to her.
"Love, I can't wait. But I do need a pencil if you want me to answer this and if you would really like to see me, of course."
"That's it?"
"What were you expecting?" after I said this, she chuckled then handed me a pencil. Our hands rested on top of wach other with the pencil in between.
"One word—ba...ka.."
"I'll never be complete without you, dear."
She blushed then finally walked away with her head down, hugging the excess papers tightly. Our short exchange may not be heard clearly but it did catch the attention of some individuals. These individuals have the expression of confusion and some contain envy. The worst one I got was a glare from Daiki-san/senpai. Without warning, the guy flashed his middle finger and cursed as silently as ever. I looked immediately to another side and Fushi**y-san was there, rolling her eyes and fiddling with her pencil.
I answered the mock test carefully. It is actually pretty average, not too easy, not too difficult. We turned our papers in after a good time of around 33 minutes and 42 seconds. How did I know that? Well, I used a stopwatch. I'm sorry for cheating that calculation. Admit it, for a moment there, you were impressed. It is already time for our break and I instantly stood up and rushed to the rooftop. Without my knowledge, though, a shadow not of my own was following me.
"Hideo-kun, I was just thinking...what if we finally make our relationship known to the public. We wouldn't have to hide anymore and they'd get to understand. She leaned her head back on my chest as I sat upright against the wall. She looked up at me as she said this and traced the lining of my jaw with her fingers. My arms draped loosely around her figure as I thought about it. I look back to Daiki-san's glare and attempts to get my Love to go out with him.
"Why do you think so? You've seen Daiki-san. He would be pretty much more upset and insulting."
"Think about it. There is a possibility that all of them would react in a different sense and actually accept you."
"But what if they don't?"
"We can't hide this forever. Do you trust me...?"
This was the first time I doubted one of her suggestions. I mean, she'd still have her fans while I would get all the haters. Unbeknownst to me, I frowned without thinking. She did too, after seeing my expression. "Wait, let me explain. I love you but.."
"You don't trust me. It's okay, I understand."
"That wasn't what I was supposed to imply! I mean, I love you and all but I just can't help it.. It's true that I am against the idea! I-I fear that maybe when—" words came sputtering out of my mouth. I don't have time to think anymore. Whatever comes out, comes out.
"Shh... calm down. I won't push you any further, okay?" she sat up straight and turned to face me, cupped my cheeks and smiled. There is a tinge of disappointment written all over her face, though. I just want to get lost right now. Well, that happens when I don't have any glasses nor contacts on. It went crazy when I first met her. Please allow me to do this again, just this once. I held her hands with my own before I took my glasses off and threw it to the side.
"It's almost time for us to go back to the classroom, Hideo-kun. No need to be so glum, we'll have fun through the week. I-I...I love you."
This is going to be fun, eh?
I chuckled at the thought. Oh angel,I just feel like I could do anything now. That sweet scent finds it way through my nostrils once again. It has been so long since I have let this kind of me loose. Heh.. Ain't gon' waste time, yeah? I crashed my lips on the angel's neck harshly. "O-oi! Hideo-kun..! Stop..!"
"I'm just getting started, love. If you truly love Hideo, you'd accept his bipolarity. I only come out when Hideo allows me. You do crave for Hideo a lot, yeah?"
"I.. Stop playing games with me, Bakihiko Hideo-kun!"
"I want you. I need you, Mio."
Mio's POV
He does not resemble the Hideo-kun I know even in a single bit. That sharp look in his eyes make me feel weak in a sense that I would want to run away. I miss the gentleness of Hideo. This guy may be right about my so-called 'craving' for Hideo and...if this guy hadn't come, I wouldn't know about the bipolar disorder that he was actually suffering in. Judging from the fact that this is my first encounter with his alter ego ever since we dated (but the second ever since we met), it is only at a mild stage. Not too serious but I have to learn how to cope with it and perhaps help him, too. This is Hideo-kun too. From what I have read before, these disorders may sprout from incidents or most likely, their suppressed selves branching out from anger or some other kind of emotion.
I tried pushing Hideo once more but seeing as how a tear actually formed in his eyes made me sink. I feel his emotion through every single kiss that he plants on my neck. He pulled me closer by the thigh which made me flinch. I never expected this of him, much less, of a freshman in high school. His other hand laid flat on my back as he found his way moving his lips up to my own. The way my body reacted is different from how my brain wants it to. I started kissing back even if I mentally did not want to (which implies that physically, I am open to the idea of making out.) A moan escaped from my lips before I could protest as he moved his hand briskly over my leg before giving it a squeeze. "Someone finally learned how to cooperate," he whispered into the kiss. I have no time for this bull****.
Four minutes. I have four minutes 'til the time Mugi said she'd meet me before the class starts. "I have to go, Hid... Mm.." I managed to say before he sexily slipped his tongue in my mouth and untuck my blouse swiftly with the hand that was on my back. Our tongues fought over superiority as he ran his cold hands over my back's bare skin. I made a mental note to remember to fix my uniform properly afterward. "What were you saying..?" he asked as he retrieved his tongue then settled into kissing me again. I grasped his hair with my hands as he kissed me harder. I hate that I am cheating on Hideo with Hideo. Ironic, isn't it?
I started sobbing quietly as I stopped kissing back. This is wrong—This is entirely wrong. I allow my hands to fall and droop over my sides as I released his reddish locks. I took advantage of it. I took it as an opportunity rather than a threat. Hideo-kun, if the real you is down there—or if this is the real you, please wake up. I knew that loving you would be risky but never would I have thought that it was frightening too. We'll work this out together, right?
Hideo's POV
I felt my cheeks go damp with tears not of my own. Seconds later, I reverted back to my old boring self. I stopped whatever the other side of me was doing. By now, I realized 'he' lip-locked with my love. But I believe there was more because my hands were resting on different parts of her skin. Tsk, what have I done? I distanced my face from hers and looked away. "I'm sorry..." I muttered.
"Don't apologize anymore. It was me, I dragged you into this," she said as she looked at me straight in the eyes as she wiped the tears streaming down her face. She reached for my eyeglasses and put it on me. She pecked on my forehead before standing up and reaching out her hand to help me up. I took the gesture. When I stood, she immediately put a good one meter between us and asked me to turn around. I did and it serms that she fixed her uniform judging from the fact that I hear cloth fumbling. Aside from that, I am fully aware of what happened—from the smallest to the largest details. When I turned to face her, a slight panic showed on her movements. "U-um... Hideo-kun, I'll go on ahead. I think it's best if we keep some distance, I agree with you now. So.. no more of this within the school premises is our rule number one, perhaps," she gestured to her lips then waved a hand before leaving.
"Sure,"
"Well, well. What do we have here? A beautiful girl choosing this dog over the gorgeous me?" Daiki-san said as he came out of the shadows, I could say, that session was pretty hot. Didn't expect it from a guy as simple-minded like you. Say, you have something hidden inside you, aye? Aside from that, caught all of you and yer sweetheart's interaction right here on this cam. I promise you, I'll spread it around, make rumors and then finally have Akiyama-san for myself after getting embarrased. I can't believe that she'd settle for a young'un like you. Pfft! It makes me want to laugh!"
"What do you want, Daiki-san?"
"Hm? Not calling me a senpai, eh? I guess a rival's got to do what a rival's got to do."
"Get straight to the point, please."
"Beg much more you lil' puppy."
"..."
"Fine, then. Break up with the chick."
"What?"
"Y'heard me, a'ight? Break up with her then you wouldn't have to go against me and these beauties," he said as he flexed his arms. Those may probably have been steroids.
"No way. Sorry, but I can't."
"Ha! Have you seen the look on her face when you practically kissed her forcibly. Did she enjoy it? Nu-uh! C'mon, you know she'll like a much more buff and mature guy such as I and my beautiful self."
"I said no and that's—Urgh!" Daiki-san punched my stomach. Man, I think I should go and get those steroids too. His fists pack quite a punch and I am definitely not joking.
"Think about it, kid," he said before leaving me dazed in the rooftop all alone. Without thinking, I got my phone and sent the text I would probably regret later on. Come to think of it, she does deserve a better man. She shouldn't settle for a guy whose clumsy and immature like me. I should have given it some thought, too, when we haven't started dating yet. This is something I have decided on not just for me. I sighed as I checked if it was sent and it was. I wonder when she'll get to read it. I just hope that when she does, she'd understand. I read it over and over as I waited for a reply. Skipping the class for today may not seem like a bad idea after all.
Mio's POV
I arrived a bit later than the actual meeting time. By a bit, I meant 13 minutes. Despite that, I can't keep my mind off of how Hideo turned into another Hideo in an instant. I might need to adjust but it is still tolerable. Gosh, Hideo, what am I supposed to do? Which one is the real you? My phone vibrated and my heart beat faster. I told myself that I would check it immediately after the class.
Class ended and as anxious as I was, my phone popped into my hand as quickly as ever whenever I knew the textbwas from him. I counted minutes off my head when I got to the class earlier but he never came. I was expecting a text involving cheesy remarks but my heart dropped instead. My eyes were glued to the screen and I find tears form but blink them away the instant they appear. No matter how I look at it, there's no mistake. It read:
"Love, I agree with the 'keeping some distance' idea. I'm breaking up with you."
If you guys have noticed, I added some bits of our beloved Mio's POV!~ I hope you liked it even if it seems as though she is a bit OOC T^T That's what I think at least. I'm scared huhu. Anyways, tell me what you think about it ;) This is 100% Mio+Hideo but I will be adding a bit more of Mugio in the next chappie. That will be in the latter part and it is also the main reason why Mugi seems to have made some advances on her. Toodles!~
With love,
Erinette ^.^