Hi everyone, how are you doing? I actually had in a lot going on in my mind. So I am late in updating. The thing is that I did really badly at my exam and I was heartbroken. So I took some day off from writing. Don't worry though. This story will not be abandoned. The thing is that it will be updated in random dates. No specified dates to be exact. I will update whenever I will feel like it.
Since I made you wait long, I am making this chapter extra longer. Hope you like it.
Warning: The flashback or dream is longer. My problem is that whenever I try to write a flashback or a dream, I am it unusually long. Because people usually don't have long dreams. At least, I don't.
Now, on with the story.
The scenery is that of a fifteen floored tall apartment. In tenth floor was residing the Hatoba family. It was nine thirty pm. "Oh my, things just had to get complicated," Touka sighed leaning back in his chair.
Hatoba Touka is Hatoba Yuki's father and Hinamori Amu's personal doctor. He is also a senior doctor in Seiyo Hospital. He is nearly in his mid forties but has the appearance of a handsome man of early thirties.
The door to the room opened and came a sixteen years old girl. She turned on the light instantly and the room was illuminated with bright color. Touka had to cover his eyes with his hands at the sudden light.
"You called for me, father?" asked Yuki as she approached the man and sat in the chair in the opposite side of the table facing him.
"Ah yes, Yuki," the man, Touka began. "I just got a call from Tsumugu san."
"Is Amu san okay?" Yuki asked interrupting her father.
"Right now, yes. But there has been a problem," Touka said. "I know I told you to give Amu her new pills. But it seems that I forgot to mention about the dose."
Yuki shifted uncomfortably hearing that. She became even more worried now. "She is okay, right?" she asked softly.
"Worry not, Yuki. Amu is fine," Touka assured his daughter. "Actually, I gave Amu some powerful pills comparing to her previous one. The new pills are five times stronger than her previous pills were. So she was supposed to take half of a pill three times a day. But it seems like she took one whole pill after launch."
"Yes, she did," Yuki confirmed.
"Because of that reason, Amu acted a little violently..well that was what I was reported," Touka sighed. "Well, Amu is fine now. But I wanted to inform you about it."
"Thanks, father," Yuki smiled but her facial expression still showed how worried she was.
"By the way, has Amu's wish becoming true?" Touka asked now with a childish curiosity. "She told me that she wanted to be friends with some idiot, arrogant people."
"That's what she told you?" Yuki asked surprised. "Oh..well, she already got them on leash. I think she will be able to get them in morning walking by the end of the summer."
"Amu's would be friends are dogs?" Touka was shocked. "I thought she was scared of dogs."
Yuki just bit her lip. She was just watching an anime after Amu persuaded her to watch it for about two whole weeks. There the heroine treats the people around her like dogs and used a line like keeping them in leash. Yuki just kind of copied her attitude and her tongue slipped.
"A..anyway, I have.. homework to do. Please excuse me," and with a bow, Yuki left the room.
"My my, youths these days seem so energetic," Touka mumbled seeing Yuki rushing out the door.
Yuki came to her own room and slammed the door shut out of embarrassment. Her whole face was red now. She just had to say that in front of her father. Now if he decides to tell Amu, the queen wouldn't let her hear the end of it.
Yuki sighed and slumped down in her bed. She stared in her ceiling. Amu was trying really hard to be friends with the arrogant populars. And this thought made Yuki a tiny bit of jealous. Yuki was known as one of the most modest students in school. But that doesn't mean she is a saint and was devoid of jealousy. That's normal human emotion.
"Amu san knows what she is doing. There's no use in being jealous. I should support her in her decision," Yuki spoke to herself and a contented smile graced upon her lips.
Flashback of three months ago (Sometimes after the welcoming ceremony of high school)
It was a park where Amu with Yuki. The pinkete was sitting on a swing whereas her friend was standing near the pole of the swing.
"High school is the end of line for me," said Amu. "That's why...that's why I want to experience everything. I don't want to regret anything. I just want to go berserk and enjoy myself to the fullest."
"Don't worry," Yuki said softly. "I will be with you no matter what." There was a moment of pause. "But Amu san...why them?" Yuki asked. "If you wanted to help people and color their lives, you could choose anyone. So why...are you so fixated on them?" Yuki's facial expression said that she was serious. "Besides Amu san, they all hate each other and hate you. Their words would only hurt you."
"I am well aware of that," Amu said still sitting in the swing and looked at the sky. "But..I think they should experience joy and happiness. I was like them not too long ago. I know how terrible they must feel." Then the pink haired queen turned her gaze toward her friend. A warm smile braced her lips. "And also...I am indebted to them."
"Indebted?" Yuki repeated.
"Yes, indebted," Amu said as she got up from the swing. "They may not remember now, but they introduced me to many vibrant colors in life. Now it's time for me to return the favor."
The spring breeze passed by indicating the arrival of the golden season. The queen's shoulder length hair danced in the breeze rivaling the beauty of a cherry blossom storm. But the thing that was more beautiful than her dancing hair was determined face.
It was nearly ten pm. A black limousine was seen riding out of the Yamabuki mansion. It was probably a guest's.
Inside the mansion, Head of the Yamabukis, his wife Lady Yamabuki and daughter Yamabuki Saya were in the living room. The male was wearing an expensive suit while both the females were wearing gorgeous long gowns and were adorned with make ups. It seemed like whoever these guests were, they were very important people.
Dinner was already done with the guests. So Saya went to her own room to draw the end of the day. She changed to a silk nightgown and washed her face to remove the makeup. As she was sitting in front of her dressing table and applying night cream, she couldn't but look at her left hand and smile. Because in her ring finger of her left hand, there was sitting a gorgeous diamond ring which seemed to shine every time her eyes glanced at it.
After applying her lotion, Saya brought her left hand to her mouth and kissed the ring lightly. Turning off the light, she went under her blanket.
"I can't wait for tomorrow," Saya murmured. "I will see Amu sama tomorrow. I can't wait to tell her. What kind of expression will she give? I am sure she will be joyous for me." Saya was smiling. Her smile was so pure. Anyone from the school would be shocked to see this cocky girl smile innocently.
"My whole life changed after I get to know you, Amu," Saya said to no one. Her tone was lacing with genuine honesty. "It seems that life wheel has turned to a clear path. Everything seems better now." Saya who was lying on her back turned to a side. "I am grateful for that stormy afternoon." Saya drifted off to sleep. In her dream, she saw the flashback of when she became friends with the Radiant Queen.
Saya's dream/ Flashback
Saya's parents were rich since her birth or even before. She was spoiled since she was little. So she was self righteous and obnoxious. She was a little popular in elementary school. But when Hinamori Amu came in the picture, her popularity dropped to zero.
The pink head was always silent. But still she was way popular than Saya. So Saya mentally made Amu her enemy. The flame head tried to bring down the bubblegum head in many ways. But her plans always backfired.
In middle school, Odette, Ice Queen and Thorn Queen joined the picture. But Saya still took Amu as her main competitor.
During that time, Saya also had her own personal problems. Because she was bitchy and her attitude had taken a worse turn, quarrel rose between her parents. It reached its highest point at the beginning of her high school when her parents decided for a divorce. It was already a year of Amu's change of persona.
Saya was angry? Or surprised? of Amu's sudden change, that she didn't know herself. But it pained her...to see everyone accept the Radiant Queen, the new Amu. Saya was a bully, a bitch in their eyes when they worshiped the bubblegum head as if she were a goddess.
It sickened Saya.
One week after the opening ceremony of their high school, the day came when Saya first talked to Amu, the first real conversation. And it was the day when the flame head's life changed for better.
Saya and Amu were in the same class which irritated the first one. It was the second week of their high school life. The class was buzzing with life and so was the oh so Radiant Queen. It hurt Saya to see everyone so cheerful. Because it was the day when both her parents would sign the divorce paper and decide who she would belong to.
It was already the last period. The teacher didn't come so everyone was chatting at their hearts content. Hinamori Amu was no exception. The previous most silent girl was bickering with other girls like no tomorrow. Saya couldn't hold back anymore and threw a good number of insults at Amu.
But the queen herself didn't fight back. The other girls defended their queen. And what they said really stung.
"It's Yamabuki san saying these awful things to our queen. It's always out of jealousy," said one girl.
"She is always bitchy. Just ignore her," said another.
"I heard she broke her own family. Then again, with a tongue like hers, I wouldn't be surprised," another girl said. And there were a hoard of insults directed at the flame head.
Saya couldn't take it. So she ran. She ran from the classroom and went to the roof. She went near the railing and crouched down on the floor. The tears she was trying so hard to block started spilling.
There was a sound of thunder and rain began. It was weird in Japan to rain in Spring. The sky started to cry immensely as well. Saya thought bitterly.
Suddenly the door to the roof opened and came the Radiant Queen. Saya was shocked. She didn't thought anyone much less the girl she insulted would follow her. But the red head became furious as well.
"What do you want?" Yamabuki Saya spat. "Here to tell me how much bitchy I am? How much better you are than me?" Her voice was rising over the heavy drops of rain.
"Yamabuki san..." Amu called as she stepped into the roof. The bubblegum head was immediately greeted with the coldness of the heavy rain. She shivered but still went near the crying girl.
"Yamabuki san," Amu repeated. "I am sorry you think me to be like that." She indicated to the insults she received from the red head. "I apologize if I ever hurt you intentionally or unintentionally. But I am guessing it's the later one. And I also apologize if any of my action seemed offending to you."
All the while Saya was looking at Amu. The golden eyed girl wasn't making any eye contact with her. But Saya could feel a genuine vibe coming from the other girl.
"But know this Yamabuki san," the golden eyed girl continued. "I never intend to make a enemy out of you..or anyone else for the matter. Don't worry about the other girls. They won't be bothering you again." With that being said, Amu turned on her heels to leave but she was stopped by the other girl's voice.
"I was always jealous of you because I admired you," Saya said the first thing that came to her mind. She gasped at her own stupidity but saw that she managed to get the full attention of the queen.
"What?" Amu's voice was a little louder than a whisper comparing to the heavy sound of t he rains.
Saya was still on the ground. She felt like she should throw everything that was in her mind out. After all, the queen was honest with her. So she should at least do the same. And this was the first time they ever had a real conversation.
"It's true that at first I disliked you. But then...I started liking the things you do. And before realizing, I started admiring you." Saya looked at the ground and continued. "I wanted to be like you. I wanted to be cool yet kind like you. I wanted to be admired like you."
It was true that even the unapproachable Cool and Spicy Amu was kind. She would silently help an old man or woman to cross the road. If any of her fans got into a fight defending her, she would take the punishment herself. Though it would be a secret as to how that student was forgiven. But Saya knew it nonetheless.
Saya stood up. Then she trotted up to the queen staring intently to the honey gold irises. "Then you suddenly go and change. You suddenly become more cheerful when my life takes a worst turn. When I am at the pit of a dark hole, suffering, you are buzzing with life." Now her tone took a venomous turn. "There's a rumor that the new Amu, the Radiant Queen has helped most of her female fans in their personal problems. That she was able to paint their shabby life into a vibrant rainbow. So...so why is that..I am not treated as the same to you?" her rising voice was suddenly dropping.
"I always admired you," Saya again dropped herself on the floor. "I wanted to be like you. I wanted to be cheerful like the new you. But..with my parents' divorce, my life will finally be over today."
To say that Amu was shocked would be an understatement. She took a few moments to process everything that was being said by the other girl. Then she also crouched down and held both of Saya's shoulders in a gentle manner. "I am sorry," she said to which Saya raised her head. "I didn't know you were admiring me from afar. Neither had I known that you were suffering. I am sorry for not helping you. I am sorry for each and every negative emotion I caused you. Had I known about your circumstances, I would have helped you."
Then Amu put one of her hand from the red head's shoulder to her cheek. "Say, let's solve your problem together. Then we can both buzz with life, okay?" The Radiant Queen had an innocent smile that seemed to radiate sunshine in this rainy atmosphere and held out her pinky finger as if to make a pinky promise. Saya reluctantly held out her pinky as well and everything magically changed in life.
The next morning came. It was Wednesday. Amu got out from her father's car and headed for her class. Like the past days, Tsumugu practically forced his daughter in his car..again. His behavior seemed strange lately. But it would be a lie to say that Amu didn't know the reason.
There was a phone call from Touka san that changed his father. Amu knew it. No matter how much oblivious she looked and how much of an airhead she acted like, she was knowledgeable about these things and a strong willed girl. Then again, strong willed wouldn't be the right word for her. She wasn't oblivious, she was the exact opposite. And that's why she knew that most populars thought the Radiant Queen to be a fragile week willed girl.
Amu knew that most of her sadness leaked from her present mask. Then again, mask wouldn't be the right word seeing as her present persona wasn't a complete lie. But it really wasn't as bad as they thought it to be. The truth is Amu had a disease, the reason why she daily took a dozen of medicines. It was nearly a side effect that made her face look gloomy to the populars.
(In previous chapters, I made Ikuto, Nagi and a few think of Amu as an overly depressed teen. Their thoughts weren't completely right. It's true that Amu is sad but she isn't a container of depression. What I mean to say is that the populars view of Amu isn't 100% accurate.)
Thinking of medicine, Amu nearly tripped when the events of the previous day came to her mind. She was over dosed and slapped Kairi because she was unable to control herself. She managed to be friends with Kairi in tenth grade after two years of being in the same school with him. Now one stupid mistake of hers was going to make things complicated for her. She was going to lose her friendship with Kairi. And she still hadn't told Saya and the others of her future departure which was the reason for Kairi to be mad at her.
As Amu was so lost in her thoughts, she bumped into someone and both people were dropped to the floor. Amu looked to see who she bumped into and instantly her throat felt dry..really dry. Because the moment she looked at the crasher, deadly silent eyes greeted her. The silent eyes belonged to none other than the student council president, Sanjou Kairi.
Some papers were dropped from Kairi's hand when they both collided. Kairi hastily picked them up and left the scene without even glancing at the bubblegum head a second time. Amu reluctantly stood up and saw the retreated form of the green head. Heracles just happened to be passing by and saw the collision.
"It seems he is downright mad at you," Heracles remarked with a whistle.
Amu turned to look at him after hearing his voice. Her expression consisted of slight hurt and..slight determination?
"Good morning, senpai," the pinkete said and went to her class.
Kukai was taken aback by both her expression and her words. "What a weird girl," he muttered and ran his hand through his hair. He too retreated to his class. But no one noticed that his lips were curved upwards slightly. Who knew getting a genuine greeting from an enemy would make the infamous Heracles of Seiyo happy?
"I have to tell them," Amu thought as she was walking up the stairs. "Kairi was right. These girls are my friends. They deserve to know about me. Even if it's a half lie...still..it's better than sudden disappearing."
"That's right. Like I want to make some happy memories, they might want to as well. I just can't be selfish. No...I love them. I have to tell them. No matter what I will tell them."
As Amu arrived at the front of her class she realized that her hands were slightly shaking. "It's alright. It's alright. I am just going to say I will be living with my aunt after graduation. That I will be leaving Japan. I don't have to tell the actual truth." After encouraging herself with fake hopes, Amu entered the class.
Amu came to her class. Much like yesterday, Tadase was late. Saya was showing off something in her hand to Misaki, Rika and Yuki. As Amu neared the four, Saya abandoned the three and dashed toward the queen.
"Amu sama," she said as she stopped right in front of the Radiant Queen.
"What is it?" Amu asked. The queen didn't seem half as excited as the red head before her. She was contemplating on how to tell her friends the news of her future departure.
"Guess what? I am getting married," Saya blurted out a little too loud. This caused some attention from the other students in the room.
Amu got annoyed at the unwanted attention and fake-coughed. Everybody averted their eyes and went back to mind their own business.
"What I meant to say is that I am engaged," Saya said in a softer tone now. She held out her left hand showing Amu her diamond engagement ring. "Isn't it great?" And her loud voice was back.
It took Amu a few moments to process the information. Then her lips broke into a warm smile. "Congratulations, Saya. Who is the lucky man? When are you getting married?" Amu asked.
"I am only sixteen. Of course I will marry when I am twenty or above," Saya said with a pout. "And he is the son of my father's business partner. And also...he is my childhood crush." Saya's cheeks were tinted pink much like the hair of the queen before her.
"Congratulations, Saya san," Yuki said.
"You are so lucky, Saya chan," Rika voiced.
"I am so jealous," Misaki blurted out.
"Amu sama, aren't you happy?" Saya asked seeing the queen less enthusiastic.
"Uh huh, that's not true," Amu replied. "I am very very happy for you."
"Amu sama," Saya started again. "Last night, I saw a wonderful dream. I saw that I was in a beautiful wedding dress. The wedding was taking place in a grand hall adorned with bright lights. But the most eye caching was your presence, Amu sama," Saya said as she took both the hands of the queen in her own.
"What..do you mean?" Amu asked. She wasn't feeling comfortable of the way the conversation was going.
"Say, Amu sama," Saya asked in a serious and pleading tone. But the happiness was still present in her voice. "Would you be my bride's maid?"
"What?" Amu along with the other three shouted.
"What? No fair. Saya, we want to be brides maids as well," demanded Misaki.
"Misa chan is right. We are your friends as well," Rika supported Misaki.
"I don't know. You people lack elegance to be my brides maids," Saya said all the time never letting go of Amu's hand. "But Amu sama, I really want you to be my brides maid," Saya said. Her eyes were sparkling in happiness.
Amu knew she should say something. But as she opened her mouth, the bell rang and the teacher came immediately with Prince Charming. Amu was saved by the bell. Everyone went to their sit and the class began. But Amu seemed to be drowned in self debating. Both Yuki and Tadase looked at the Radiant Queen with worry.
It was the launch break now. Amu still seemed conflicted about what to do. After her little talk with Saya, she was hiding from her friends so that she wouldn't have to talk to them or come across them.
Meanwhile in the teachers room
"That girl," a certain red headed teacher hissed. "Who does she think she is? How dare she slap my baby brother?" There was no doubt that Yukari was talking about the Radiant Queen. "And not only that, her father came to the school today and accuses us of making his daughter cry. This is unforgivable," Yukari nearly screamed.
It was true though. After Hinamori Tsumugu dropped his elder daughter in school, he went to the principal's office. Yukari and Yuu just happened to be there that time. And Tsumugu ranted on how they made his daughter cry.
Sanjo Yukari and Nikaidou Yuu were in the teachers' room. Both of them were seated in Yukari's desk and had a lot of papers scattered before them.
"Calm down, Yukari," Nikaidou tried to cool her down. "It was just only one slap. And I am sure Kairi doesn't mind that much."
"What do you mean 'it's just only one slap'?" Yukari was enraged. "And of course Kairi minds. Do you know that he didn't make breakfast today?" Yukari said with a whining voice. "And I nearly burned the whole kitchen trying to make some toasts."
"These are the kids' problems. I am sure they will come to turns soon," Nikaidou said as he leaned back in his chair. "And Hinamori san isn't that much of a bad person. She is actually a pretty nice girl."
Yukari sighed and picked up a paper from the desk. "Tell me again why we are doing this?" she asked her partner. Actually both of them were making plans of what to do in the special summer class that the populars are forced to participate in.
"Because Kairi asked us to," Yuu replied curtly.
"Kairi wanted to do it because of the hyena," Yukari replied broadly.
"Hyena?" Yuu repeated not understanding what the red head was trying to say.
"Hinamori to Hina to hyena," Yukari replied shortly.
"Yukari, you shouldn't be giving students' bad names," Yuu stated.
"But I don't like her at all," Yukari said as she dropped her head on the desk. "I don't trust her."
"Is it only because of the slap?" Nikaidou pressed on.
"After our parents' death, I never once hit Kairi," Yukari murmured.
Nikaidou just sighed. "Why don't you go and meet Kairi?" he offered. "I am sure he is in the student council office."
Yukari thanked Yuu and reluctantly left.
"My my," Yuu sighed again as Yukari left. "Principal Tsukasa seemed to take an interest in this case. So even if both Kairi and Hinamori san back down now, we would still have to proceed with the project," he said to himself. "And Hinamori san isn't a bad person. She isn't a hyena. She is actually a very warm person," he thought silently.
Flashback of four years ago (When Amu was in sixth grade)
Nikaidou was passing a soccer field. Suddenly he saw a little gathering in the middle of the field. As he got closer, he saw a familiar head of pink hair. Indeed it was Hinamori Amu, the silent popular who seems indifferent to the world.
That time, Amu was in the first year of middle school. There were five to six middle school boys surrounding an elementary school kid. The kid, a boy of first grade, was wearing glasses but which seemed broken. He had a massive number of bruised scattered all over his body. There was no doubt that he was bitten by the elder boys.
Amu trotted up to the mob of boys. Then she said something which Nikaidou couldn't make out. Probably she was reasoning with the elder boys. The boys left the kid and went to mind their own business.
What Amu did next took Nikaidou by surprise. The little boy got his ankle twisted and Amu carried him to his home giving him a piggyback ride. The Cool and Spicy Hinamori Amu, the silent popular who doesn't give a care about the world, didn't only save a boy from bullies but also was carrying him home.
This left a deep impact in Nikaidous heart. After that day, he always viewed Amu differently from other populars. But Amu never showed the softer side of her to anyone in the school. After hearing about Amu's sudden change of persona, Nikaidou was very happy. So if Amu decides to change the other miserable kids like herself, Nikaidou would be more than happy to help.
School ended just like that. All the populars dragged their tired body to the room of horror, room 213. Mashiro Rima was the last one to arrive. As she entered the classroom, she immediately felt the tense atmosphere. Mr Black Cat was yawning. Mr Python was watching a video in his cell phone, life circle of serpents. Good to know that he is getting acquainted with his origin.
Heracles was playing a soccer game in his cell phone. Odette was twirling a strand of her own hair in her finger and looking out the window.
Miss Thorny was just examining her nails. Baby Prince was reading a book and would occasionally look at a certain pink head and a greenhead. Said pinkete seemed to be lost in her own thoughts and looking out the window. The green haired glasses boy was reading a book.
The air felt really heavy. As Rima took a seat in the middle, both the teachers came. "Alright students, we will now start today's study session," Nikaidou declared enthusiastically. The teens just grunted.
"As for today, all of you will be divided into three groups again," Yukari stated glaring at the Radiant Queen but the said queen seemed oblivious.
"The second years will again form a group," Nikaidou said with a goofy smile.
"Kairi will be grouped up with Mashiro san and Yuiki san," declared Yukari. "The rest are in the third group."
No one talked. Everyone knew why it was arranged this way. It was clear that Yukari wanted Amu away from Kairi.
"Now Yukari and I will take our group to the library," said Nikaidou. "Kairi will be in charge of his group and Hotori san will be in his."
The teens grunted again and the elder three of the nine left for the library with the two devil teachers.
After eight to ten minutes, Kairi too left for the library with his group. Its a wonder how he managed to get Odette and Ice Queen, specially the later to follow him. So now the only occupants of room 213 were Tadase, Amu and Nagihiko.
Nagi was quietly reading. But he was keeping a wary eye at the female before him. Tadase was trying to teach the pinkete about the difference between dot vector and cross vector. But the girls mind was somewhere else.
It had already been forty minutes since the two teachers left. Nagi was occasionally looking at the pinkete and was smirking at her pained expression. He was taking great joy in her agony. Said pinkete was poking at her notebook with her pencil much like yesterday.
"Do you have a habit of poking at your food, Hinamori san?" asked Tadase sounding slight rude.
Amu stopped the taping or poking and looked at the prince. "What's wrong?" Tadase asked the female sounding worried. Amu's expression was that of a confused child who was about to cry. Nagi too stopped his smirking.
"Say Hotori san," Amu began. "Suppose in near future you are going to a place far far away. And you are most probably never coming back. What would you say to your friends now?"
"Why are you asking me that?" Tadase asked back.
"You are the only person I can think of to ask to," replied the depressed queen. "What will you do?"
"Well..I will obviously tell my friends," Tadase replied. "If they really are my friends, I don't see any need to hide it from them."
"Say, if your friend asks you to be her bride's maid in her wedding and you will most likely never get the chance to attend the party," Amu began. "She is so happy to dream about you being in her wedding. But the truth is that you will be leaving before that. If you tell her that now, she would be upset. You may shatter her dream. What will you do now?"
"That's a tough question," Tadase said rubbing the back of his neck. "But my answer hasn't changed. I will still tell them the truth. Because they are my friends." His tone seemed serious.
"Even if it will break their heart and dream?" Amu asked.
"Yes," Tadase replied without hesitation. "You know Hinamori san, they will know the truth once you are gone. But then they will think that you don't trust them enough to tell it yourself. They will think that your friendship with them was as light as a butterfly wings." Tadase sighed. "And you were saying about shattering their hopes and dreams. It's still better than to have false hope, don't you think?"
"Then, if I tell them," Amu began. Her voice was nearly a whisper. "They wouldn't push me away, right? They would understand me, right?"
"Real friends would never abandon each other," Prince Charming said confidently.
"Thank you," Amu breathed out. "Thank you so much. Your words of encouragement mean so much to me." Then she got up from her seat. "I was so conflicted with myself and I didn't know what to do. Hotori san, you have helped me again. Thank you."
"Stop thanking me for no apparent reason," Tadase said avoiding eye contact with the girl. Her eyes were teary and she had a happy smile on her face. The afternoon sun reflected on her pink hair giving it a golden glaze. She looked very beautiful at the moment. And Prince Charming's face was tinted pink already. "This is not good. My face is feeling warmer," he thought.
"I am going to tell my friends today and I am going to rescue my lost friendship with Kairi tomorrow. After that, it's your turn, Hotori san." Amu's eyes were no longer teary. Instead they were shining with resolve. Tadase looked at her hearing her confident voice. "So prepare yourself."
Then Amu packed her bags and left room 213 in a lightning speed before the two males could stop her. Obviously, she wasn't supposed to leave school before the two devil teachers tell her to. But she doesn't seem to care. Yesterday she left after slapping Kairi and today, well..
"She is gone," Tadase murmured but the Snake heard it anyway. Nagi looked at the Prince sharply. Tadase's blush when the Radiant Queen was thanking him also didn't go unnoticed by him. For now, Nagi was silently gathering information. He would use this later when needed.
But one question hanged in both the boys head. "What did the Radiant Queen mean by going away?"
Another question that hanged in Tadase's head was what Hinamori meant by him helping her again? Has he ever helped her? No, as far as Tadase can remember, the times they encountered each other, they would always throw insults at each other. So...just what was she implying to?
Another thirty minutes passed and the other two groups rejoined the blonde and purple headed male in room 213 accompanied by the two teachers.
"Wow..where is the candle light?" Heracles asked with a whistle after surveying the classroom. He seemed to be whistling a lot these days.
This got the others attentions as well. "The gorilla's right. Her bag isn't even here," stated Black Cat. "Where did fire fly go?"
Kukai was about to protest the name Mr Kitty gave him. But Yukari bit him to it.
"What? Hinamori isn't here?" Yukari shouted enraged. Then she turned to the two first year boys. "Where is she?" Her voice was higher than usual.
"Chill, hag," Nagi snorted. "You don't have to shout. We can hear your clutching voice loud and clear from here."
What the Snake was doing was fueling the red heads anger. So Nikaidou had to meditate. "Fujisaki san, please stop your poisonous remark and tell us where Hinamori san went?"
"How can I know where she went?" Nagi replied leisurely. "I am not her stalker."
"Why you little..." Yukari began but was stopped by the Ice Quean.
"We are not in the mood to listen to your ranting, Miss Tsundere," Rima said coldly like usual. "Some of us have to return to homes if you didn't know."
"Alright," Nikaidou clapped his hands loudly to silence everyone. "We will discuss this matter tomorrow," he said with authority lacing in his voice. "Hinamori san has most probably returned to her home. So we don't need to worry our heads over this matter."
"But..." Yukari was about to start.
"As I have stated we will discuss this tomorrow," the male teacher said. His strict voice even made Yukari gulp. "Hinamori san seems to be doing things as she pleases. Of course we can't allow that. But right now is not the good time to talk about it, I think." Then Nikaidou turned back to his goofy self. "Study session is over. Why don't we retreat for the day?" His goofy smile was plastered in his face.
Everyone just nodded and eventually they left not uttering a single word. The only ones left in the dreaded room were Nikaidou, Yukari and Kairi. Yukari had a scowl on her face. Kairi had a serious, blank face. He hadn't talk to Amu at all today.
Nikaidou just sighed. He just couldn't understand what goes in that girls head. But judging by the looks he received from Hotori and Fujisaki, he expects things to turn out okay. The last of the occupants of the classroom left as well.
Meanwhile in a park
Amu skipped the study session to come to a children's park. There, she phoned Yuki, Saya, Misaki and Rika and told them to immediately meet her at the park.
"Today I will tell them," Amu thought with resolve.
The four girls came. Amu's back was facing them. The queen turned around. "Girls," Amu called. "I have to tell you something."
Skip to the next day...
The day was Thursday. School went by pretty quickly. Earlier that day, Hinamori Amu got a big lecture for skipping study session from Nikaidou sensei. The queen seemed pretty happy for some reason.
The Radiant Queen and the student council president didn't cross paths for the day. Now the after school study session began. Everyone was present in room 213 except for a certain firefly.
"I swear if that hyena doesn't show up today, I make going to fail her a year," Yukari stated. Everybody in the room was astonished because of the nick name the teacher gave one of their fellow populars.
"Yukari?" Nikaidou scolded.
"Nee san, as a teacher refrain yourself from such activities such as giving students beast names," Kairi stated with a strict voice. He too didn't seem to like what his sister had said.
"Kairi," Yukari muttered.
Just then the door burst open and came the Radiant Queen. "You are late, Hinamori san," Nikaidou stated. "After the long speech I gave you today, I thought you would be more punctual."
Amu who was frantically looking for Kairi turned her gaze to the orange haired teacher. "I am sorry, sensei," apologized Amu. "I promise that from now on I will always try to be in time."
"What do you mean by 'try to be'? Say that you will be on time," Yukari demanded in a not so friendly tone.
Amu just ignored the red head and trotted up to Kairi who was sitting in the middle of the class. Then she leaned on the glasses boy's desk. "You really are mad at me, aren't you?" she asked with a somehow warm smile.
Kairi said nothing. "What do you.." Yukari began but again was cut off by Nikaidou. All the other populars were looking at them in complete silence which was weird without a snooty remark.
"How can I apologize for my mistake?" Amu asked. Her expression was now serious. "I am sorry for the slap." Kairi flinched at that. "I wasn't myself then. But I am now. Also...I thought about what you said. It would be traitorous to hide the truth from my friends. You are also right that I am a selfish girl." Amu breathed out loudly. "I already told them," the pinkete declared.
"You..what?" For the first time in two days Kairi spoke to Amu.
"You said that I should tell them about my departure. So I told them," the warm smile was back on Amu's lips. "You are right. They also want to do so many things with me. They want to make so many happy memories with me. I am a beast for even thinking of depriving them of these opportunities." Her eyes were teary.
"What would you do now?" Kairi asked nonchalantly. "Wouldn't they mind the fact that you are in summer classes?"
"No, not at all," replied Amu. "Our summer classes will only take place three times a week so there's no problem. I can spend my other four days hanging around with them."
"What?" the other seven populars shouted together.
"What do you mean that it will take place only three times a week?" Utau, the Thorn Queen screeched.
"Chill, thorny," Kukai or Heracles commented.
"What's going on here exactly?" Yaya or Odette demanded. (I hope you people haven't forgotten about their nick names. Just checking)
"Well, sen-sei?" Nagi pressed on.
"Oh, I haven't told you yet?" Nikaidou asked back scratching the back of his neck. "Silly me."
"Well then tell us," demanded Tadase.
"We are still waiting," stated Rima.
"Let me have the honor of explaining things to you," Amu stated in a over dramatic way facing away from Kairi. Kairi unintentionally smiled at that. The Radiant Queen is back to being the crazy girl she was.
"Actually theses demonic teachers have a little human in them as well," began Amu. "Because of that reason.."
"They are kind enough to spare us four days every week from this tolerance summer class?" Ice Queen asked cutting the Radiant Queen in mid sentence.
"...Not exactly," Amu replied. "As I was saying, because they have a tinny tiny human in them, they won't be able to tolerate us for more than three days a week."
"Ughm," Nikaidou fake coughed. "So we will be having our special summer classes three days a week- Monday, Wednesday and Friday," the male teacher explained. "We would also be doing things like mountain hiking, camping or going to sea beaches in our special classes. Al together it will be a really fun adventure." Nikaidou started with a semi serious voice but finished with a childish tone.
The other populars just grunted. "If you don't participate in the activities than we will fail you a year," Nikaidou reminded them.
"God, kill me," murmured Utau.
"But Kairi," Amu again turned toward the green head. "I am really sorry for mistreating you. I...I..I," Amu closed her eyes and then reopened. "I was never good at making friends neither was I good at mending broken friendship. But...I do fear losing good friends. Kairi, will you forgive me? Will you give me the chance to mend our broken friendship?"
Kairi was astonished by the queen's words. She sounded so formal which was out of her character. At the same time, she was the epitome of honesty and purity.
Kairi smiled. It was a generous and warm smile. "You won, Hinamori san. No, Amu san," he stated.
"What?" Yukari and Amu both breathed out at the same time. Though Amu's one was nearly a whisper.
"It's true that I was a little mad at you," Kairi began. "But how can I be still mad at you after you plead to me so much? And also, I myself don't want to lose my first good friend."
"Then," Amu asked. "Am I forgiven? Kairi, you will my friend again?"
"Of course," Kairi replied. "But you have to companionate for your previous act."
"Okay," Amu nodded.
"And I remember that I told you that I would like to be painted in vibrant color," Kairi said. "I can't seriously break our pact before you complete your task."
"Why?" Yukari thought. "Why in the world is my baby brother flirting with that hyena?"
"I meant to ask you yesterday," Tadase who was silent the whole times began. "Hinamori san, you said you would be going far away. Where would you be going?"
Amu who was childishly making a pinkie promise with Kairi looked at Tadase. "Oh that," Amu said. "It's weird. The rumor should have already spread by now. Oh well, the truth is that I will be leaving Japan after my graduation. I will be living in England with my aunt from then and most likely will never come back here." Everyone was silent. "So high school is like the end of the line for me. That's why I want to make my every second in here count. I want to store enough good memories that would last a lifetime."
Then Amu looked back at Kairi. "And as I have promised my good friend, I will color the lives of the dreaded populars of Seiyo."
"What?" the seven populars al said together after five seconds of their brain processing the foreign information.
"I will break down their walls. I will unlock their chains. I will definitely make sure that their life will take on color," Amu declared them as third persons even though all of them were present.
"I am out of here," Yukari declared and left the room before the other teacher could stop her. She had enough of dramas for one day.
"Alright, class is dismissed," Nikaidou stated and went after the red head.
"But the session haven't even started yet," murmured Tadase.
All the populars looked at Amu. "I am not bluffing," the Radiant Queen stated with a confident smirk.
Most of the populars made a 'hmp' sound and went out of the classroom.
"Color my life? Don't be ridiculous," thought Utau as she was stomping down the staircase.
"Can you really break free my heart from the surrounded walls?" was the thought going around Yaya's head.
"These are just false hopes. You are just nothing but a deceiver. You can never color the grey slum I live in," thought Nagihko as he was headed for Seiyo Hospital.
"My life isn't dull. As least I don't think it is," thought Tadase as he saw two five year old girls playing with a brown dog in the road.
"Color my life, ha?" Ikuto thought. "Well, I wonder if you really can bell this cat. I wouldn't mind though." He stopped in front of a stay kitten.
"You are just a show off begging for everyone's attention. Don't try to ruin my already ruined life," was what Rima was thinking as she was putting off her shoes in her house.
"Seriously you really are a weird girl," Kukai thought as he made himself comfortable in his couch. "But I want to see your stock of colors though."
Oh my! This is the longest I have ever written. So how was it? Tell me, tell me, tell me.
I want to tell you all that I won't be updating recently any longer. From now on, I will be updating this story once in every two or three months. I am really really sorry, MyPinkWorld. And I apologize to others as well. I hope you wouldn't boycott my story.
Is Lolla the Lollipop here? I hope you don't dislike this story. I know that you don't like when the main characters becomes too OOC. But this is my writing style.
For those who wanted Saya to end up with Tadase, bad luck.
Well...what can I say? When I was writing the fic, I thought of adding so many things to the author's note. But now, I can't remember a thing.
Yukari will hate Amu intensely and because of her there will be less KairiAmu moments. The thing is I think Nikaidou is cute. Without his glasses, the dark Nikaidou is HOT. But I don't like Yukari.
From next chapter, the summer classes will start. I am not good at writing romance. But I am putting my heart in here to write a friendly fic. I know this chappy was too Amu centric. Sorry for that. As for Laura, I added some Tadamu here.
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