Recap: I stood up straight and walked with my head held high. Usui laughed at my action and I laughed in return as we entered the classroom.
Takumi's POV
Of course she would do something like this. I stood outside the office door waiting for Misaki to finish her "conference" with the teachers. Ever since she started to speak, she has been a lot more stronger and has more authority. It's kind of hard to imagine that she was the quiet and shy girl that never got involved many months ago. Now she was having a conference with all the teachers of the school about becoming the student council president.
The teachers loved her determined attitude, her outstanding grades, and her ability to control any problems within the school. It's like she was already the president. I was incredibly proud of her for making it all the way here, but there's a small part of me that's worried. About what? you may ask. Well I feel that she might not have enough time for me anymore.
That may sound a bit conceited, but we have always been close and I feel that we might have less time together since she'll be busy. But I can't control her. Her determined and stubborn attitude will get her what she wants.
"How'd it go?" I asked once she exited the office.
Misaki looked up and beamed at me, "Looks like I am now officially the student council president."
I smiled at her, "Congratulations, Kaichou," I said, already giving her a new nickname.
"Thank you," responded Misaki with a smirk, "At least you respect my title."
I grinned, "Of course I would. I am a gentleman after all."
Misaki scoffed, "Right," she replied sarcastically. "Well sorry but I have to go. I have to start working on everything right away."
As Misaki quickly walked away, I looked down, depressed. I knew this would happen. Well, there's only one thing to do.
"~Misa-chan~!" I sang as said person tried to concentrate on er work.
"Shut up, Baka Usui! I'm trying to finish my work. As the president, I must take care of the school!" scolded Misaki.
"Yes, yes, I know, but I want Misa-chan to pay attention to me as well," I pouted.
Misaki finally looked up and glared a me. "Okay, you have two choices. Either sit here quietly or go away," Misaki threatened.
"Fine then, I'll be quiet," I said, not wanting to leave my precious angel.
An hour has passed by and I was starting to get bored.
"...Gah! What are you doing?!" screamed Misaki.
"I was getting bored and tired so I want to go to sleep," I explained.
"Don't sleep on my desk! I have work on here!" yelled Misaki.
"Then can I sleep on your lap?" I asked.
"No."
"Your shoulder?"
"No."
"Your-"
"No! If you want to sleep then go home!" said Misaki.
"I'm only going home when you go home. I want to spend as much time with you as possible and I want to make sure you're safe walking home. When are you going home anyways?" I responded.
Misaki's eyes softened upon hearing that, "You don't have to worry about me; I can protect myself. And you can go ahead and head home. I'll be there in about half an hour. Alright?" said Misaki in her oh so sweet voice.
I sighed but complied," Alright. Come home soon and be careful," I said.
"Alright, got it," said Misaki.
I smiled, we seem like an actual married couple. The idea made my laugh as I walked out of the student council room.
"I'm home," I chanted. I've gotten really used to saying this because Misaki would always say it after she arrived home.
"Welcome back, Takumi! Your just on time. You have a visitor in Satsuki's office. Just go ahead and enter; they're expecting you," said Subaru.
"Okay, thank you," I responded, as I made my way to Satsuki's office. Who would visit me? I actually don't know anyone out of the orphanage.
I quietly knocked on the door to Satsuki's office. I heard a muffled "Come in," and entered the room.
The sight before me shocked me greatly. What the hell was he doing here?! Seeing that man here pissed me off so much.
"Why, hello Takumi. Long time no see. How long has it been since we've seen each other?" asked the man I hated.
"Hello grandfather," I replied through gritted teeth, "It's actually been ten months since you've abandoned me, if you haven't noticed."
My grandfather chuckled, "Oh my. Has it really been that long?" I nodded in response.
"Well, Takumi. Your grandfather is here because he wants to take you back! Isn't that nice?" said Satsuki. Upon hearing this I stare at my grandfather. This man who called me a monster wants me back? Yeah, right.
"That's nice. Satsuki, can I please talk to my grandfather alone please," I asked.
"Oh, sure. Of course," said Satsuki as she cheerfully exited the room.
After she left, I turned to glare at my grandfather. "Okay, so what's the real reason you want me to come back," I demanded.
"Of course you could tell I was lying. It's not like I truly want you back anyways. I'll just get straight to the point. Your brother, Gerard, has recently been suffering from a disease. The doctors aren't sure whether or not he'll survive and my dying days are near. I need an heir for our company and you're the only one I can come to. Even thought you're only half-related, you still have some of the Walker blood in you," my grandfather quickly explained.
"Exactly, you're just trying to use me. Well, I refuse. I don't want to ever be in that rotten family of yours ever again," I snapped.
"Don't be so quick to refuse. It's an order, not a choice. I've had some people spy on you recently and I know what, more like who, is really dear to you. If you try disobeying, I swear that I will harm her," threatened Grandfather with cold eyes.
I glared at him, "You wouldn't dare."
"Oh, but I would. In fact, I'll tear down this whole orphanage if I have to," responded Grandfather.
I stared at my grandfather intensely. I knew he had the power to be able to do that and if there was ever a need to he would do it. But I want to be able to stay with Misaki. Will I be able to protect her from my grandfather if I left? I cleared my throat.
"Fine, just give me some time to process this," I said.
"Alright then. There's no going back on your decision, but I don't need you yet. I'm getting the best doctors to try and cure your brother's disease. Just telling you ahead of time so you know your place," said Grandfather as he got up to leave.
"Oh, and if you try anything, I will destroy this orphanage and that little girlfriend of yours," stated my grandfather before exiting the office.
I sighed as I fell back into my chair. What am I going to do? I can't tell Misaki though, something good has happened to her and I want her to enjoy it. She can't worry about me. I don't care for my brother at all and I would be okay with him passing away but I really wish he gets cured. I don't want to have any connections with that "family" anymore.
"I'm home!" I heard Misaki say as she arrived home.
"Welcome back!" I heard other people respond. Well, I better make the rest of my time with Misaki as memorable as possible.
I quickly scurried down the stairs to greet Misaki with a huge smile plastered on my face.
"Welcome home, Misa-chan!" I chanted, pretending as if my meeting with my grandfather never took place.
Misaki's POV
"What?!" I shouted at the stupid boy.
"I-I lost the accountant book," stuttered the boy.
"How could you lose something as important as that?!" I yelled.
"I-I'm sorry!" wailed the boy as he fled the room.
I sighed, looks like I'm going to have to replace the book.
"Aww Misa-chan looks so cute when she's angry," cooed Usui.
I glared at him as he continued to suck on his lollipop. "Shut up, you pervert! And there's no eating in the student council room!" I scolded.
"But Misa-chan, you gave me this lollipop to be quiet," protested Usui.
...Oh yeah... My face turned red with embarrassment as I turned to my work, ignoring him. Recently, Usui has been really clingy. He was always with me before, but now I can literally say that we are "inseparable." I thought we were inseparable before but now Usui actually waits for me outside the bathroom. What a strange alien. Oh well, there's nothing I can do about it anyways.
"Done!" I said as I slouched in my chair after finishing all my work. Everyone had already left by that time.
"Wow, you're done early today Kaichou," said Usui.
"Yeah, I got used to the work load, but today I had less work," I explained.
"Okay, so can we go home now?" Usui pleaded.
"Yes, I guess we can go home early today," I replied as I grabbed all my things.
"Yay!" exclaimed Usui like a little kid. How childish... and cute...
"We're home!" shouted Usui and I.
"Welcome back!" came the response of the other children.
"Oh Takumi! You're home! Your grandfather said that he'll let you stay for a while right? Well just to be prepared you should keep all your belongings neat and organized so that you'll be able to leave on a moment's notice. Alright?" advised Satsuki.
Upon hearing that, I looked at Usui shocked. What was Satuski talking about? Why didn't Usui tell me?
"Okay, thanks," Usui quickly responded before pulling me to the library.
"What was she talking about?!" I shouted once we entered the library, "Leaving?! What does she mean leaving?! I thought you hated your family!"
Usui looked at the floor ashamed before answering, "... I'm sorry..." he whispered.
I gasped. So it was true. He is leaving. "Why didn't you tell me?" I exclaimed, "I thought I was your closest friend! I thought you said you would never leave me! Was everything you told me a lie?!" I continued tearing up.
"You are my closest friend! You are like the only family I've ever had and the only person I've ever loved and care for! I would never lie to you, Misaki! I hate my family so much! I never wanted to go back, I'm being forced to leave," Usui started to shout back.
"I can't believe you anymore. If you truly did care for me then you would tell me," I said with tears falling down my cheeks.
"Misaki," Usui said quietly as he stepped forward to embrace me, but I pushed him away.
"Forget it, Usui. Just leave me alone," I said before running out of the library and up to my room. I slammed the door and slid to the ground with my back to the door. I put my head in my arms and started to sob.
I know that the way I'm acting is incredibly selfish. Usui never had the love he wanted from his family but now that his family wants him back, he should be happy that he's finally accepted. However, Usui was the first person I've ever let into my heart ever since "the incident." He was the one that broke down the barriers that I've tried so hard to keep up. I believed in him, but now he was leaving me. Before I wouldn't even care, but now I don't want him to leave.
Hope you all enjoyed this chapter... even though bad events took place. Please review! \(^.^)/
~GoldenMusicLover