Monika's Point of view
''so what do you think?" I ask the group. I'm in a debate meeting and I just finished reciting my graduation speech.
''really good!'' says Hirota, he is the student head of production but he is a total idiot. He agrees with everything I say because he just likes me.
''I don't know, it kind of lacked flare.'' Says Nia "we only have a few weeks left and it really needs to be good.''
''don't you think it was a little short?" says Mita ''I mean it can't be too long but it doesn't have to be so short.''
''okay.'' I say with a frown, I had to wake up early on one of my last Saturdays to talk with these guys and all they can do is criticize "how is everything else coming?"
''everything is going well.'' Starts Hirota "I've gotten a couple public speakers for graduation, I really think this will be a good send-off!"
''Don't worry Monika.'' Says Nia with a smirk "everything you've been slacking on I've picked up.''
''thank you Nia.'' I say through gritted teeth.
''so…..i guess everything is handled then?" asks Mita after an awkward silence
''yes it seems everything is under control even if our leader is lacking a bit.'' Says Nia, I take a deep breath so I don't explode on her.
''yes everything is handled, thank you all for your hard work and dedication to this graduation. We will meet up again on Tuesday of next week, If anyone has any questions just ask or text me.'' I say as I sling my purse on my shoulder. I walk out of the room without saying goodbye to any of them. None of them are my friends or even nice to me for that matter so I don't feel bad about my attitude. I walk down the hall and I'm surprised to find Jaune standing there waiting for me.
''that sounded like fun.'' Says Jaune as he gives me a sly smile. ''that Nia must be a real piece of work.''
''Jaune? What are you doing here?" I ask as we walk down the hall
''I just got out of weekend detention'' Says Jaune ''I was walking out to my car and heard you reciting something, I think you speech was pretty good personally.''
''why were you in detention?" I ask a little scared for his answer
''well a teacher was wrong on one of his equations and I politely corrected him.'' Explains Jaune "he took my politeness as sarcasm and gave me detention. Now I have a question for you?"
''what is it?" I say confused on what he wants
''well if you ever have the time I would love to get to know you some more.'' Starts Jaune his face a little red ''I don't know…. there is a coffee shop downtown maybe we could grab a bite to eat and chat.'' I roll my eyes and start walking again, just another kid who wants to get with me for my looks and popularity.
''I'm good Jaune, I'm a bit too busy for that.'' I say as we near the exit
''I know your busy and that's one of the things I want to help with.'' Says Jaune as he catches up to me. I turn and face him a frown on my face.
''you're new here, and like everyone else you don't like me for me.'' I say with anger in my voice ''you just like me for my looks and my popularity!"
''what? No I don't!" shouts Jaune "I….i like you because you're hardworking, smart, and you don't take shit from anyone. I'm graduating in a month same as you and I just want the chance to get to know you. You seem so strong willed and determined that I couldn't help but be attracted.''
''oh.'' I say my face red as well. It sounds like he really cares, the only other boy who has talked to me like that was Kaito. ''you really like me for me?"
''yeah after joining the club and getting to know you a little I really thought you were the best.'' Says Jaune
''well….i'm very sorry for the way I originally acted towards you today.'' I say as we walk out of the school. ''and if you would still have me coffee sounds nice.'' I pull out my phone and check my to do list. Finals, piano, speech, kaito. I guess I have time for a little break.
''so you want to go now?" asks Jaune as I walk to my car.
''I would love to, do you need a ride?" I ask as I unlock the driver-side door.
''nah I have the old rust bucket back there.'' Says Jaune as he points down the parking lot. ''I guess I'll see you there.''
''I look forward to it.'' I say as he walks off. I drive out of the parking lot and head towards the small coffee shop he was talking about. Do I really have time for this? I graduate in a few weeks and I'm overloaded with finals. I don't want to overcommit and Jaune is no Kaito. But his intentions are pure so I guess I'll give him this one chance. I pull into the coffee shop and find him waiting at the door. I step out of my car and he waves me over.
''long time no see Miss Monika.'' Says Jaune as he gets the door for me. I chuckle at his poor attempt at humor.
''so what made you decide this was the place for a first date?" I ask as we sit at a table
''well it just fits your personality I mean look at this place!" says Jaune as he holds his arms out. ''it's bold but not to bold, cute but not too cute, and being here just makes me feel smarter.''
''speaking of smart, what are your goals after school?" I ask as a waiter brings us two coffees
''well I knew I was moving with a month left so I crammed in all my classes. I passed them all with flying colors, had I not moved I would have been valedictorian but don't worry your scores blow mine out of the water.'' Says Jaune, he takes a sip of his coffee and flashes me an eager smile. "after school I want to try and be a professor of sociology, which requires a lot of time but I'm willing to put in the work.''
''well I never knew you were so smart.'' I say he gives me a bashful look as I talk
''what do you mean? do I not look smart?" says Jaune before he starts laughing ''yeah I know I don't look like an intellectual. I played tennis and I was on the national ping pong league but I had to quit when I moved.''
''tennis and ping pong?" I ask curious at his odd sports choices
''yeah they are both pretty fast paced and intense believe it or not.'' Says Jaune as he flexes a muscle "and ping pong gets you in shape quick!" I find myself laughing at his joke again, but this time it is real laughter. This guys a lot more interesting than I thought, definitely more muscles than Kaito.
''I'd like to apologize again….for the way I acted earlier.'' I say with my head low
''don't worry about it, your stressing right now.'' Says Jaune with another sly smile ''being president of the school, valedictorian, and so popular must be rough. And your president of the literature club to boot! Speaking of the club, why do you do it? If you're too busy I'm sure they would be alright alone for a couple days.''
''I just don't want to let anyone down, I guess that is my big flaw.'' I say with a chuckle ''I just can't say no to people.''
''yeah well that's not a bad flaw to have.'' Says Jaune
''Jaune can I ask you a question.'' I say my face serious now "did you join the literature club just to talk to me?"
''of course not.'' Starts Jaune ''I truly do love literature, when I joined I didn't even know who you were. But getting to know you for these past couple of days has been a bonus of the club.'' I check the time and realize I'm already behind on what I need to be doing.
''Jaune I have to get going, but I had fun today.'' I say as I stand up, he stands as well and we walk outside.
''I'm glad, I hope we can do it again sometime?" says Jaune with a questioning look on his face
''I'd like that.'' I say with a smile. He smiles back and we go our separate ways. The drive home is short and after a quick dinner I'm at my desk working away at calculus and my speech. After a couple hours of working my phone buzzes. I pull it out and I'm surprised to see a text from Yuri.
Hi Monika, I'm afraid I have some bad news. Natsuki fell down a flight of stairs and really did a number to herself. She will be alright but she might need some help at the club on Monday. Her phone died that's why I'm texting you.
Of course I'll help her! I'll help her any way I can. If you can reach her tell her I hope she is doing alright. How bad are her injuries?
Nothing major: a minor concussion, a cracked rib, and a broken wrist.
Okay well is she in the hospital? Can I visit her?
She is in the hospital right now but the doctors said she needs to rest so they don't want visitors. They asked me to leave so she could rest.
Oh well keep me posted if anything else happens
I'm shocked by the list Yuri just said, that sounded pretty severe for falling down a staircase. I really hope she is alright. I set my phone down and continue on my work. After a couple more hours it is late into the night and I put everything away. After a quick shower I go to bed and I have trouble falling asleep with so much on my mind.
