Chapter 14
Kathryn POV
We sat down on the roof to eat lunch and Winner came and sat with us. One glare from me had him sitting next to Usui and as far from me as he could.
"Sorry I'm late!" Maki said smiling as she ran toward us. Karin stood up and when Maki was close enough her hand lashed out and slapped her. Maki froze with her eyes wide. All of our eyes widened, not expecting Karin to be capable of hitting another person.
"I hate you Maki! You're not my friend anymore! How could you hurt my sister like that!" She yelled as tears sprung in her eyes.
"I-I... I don't know what you're talking about." Was her confused reply as she held her injured cheek.
"I know what you did the other day, Kathryn already told me." Karin said loosing her grip as her tears fell faster.
"Karin, we've been friends since elementary school, how can you cut us off so sudden-"
"You did this Maki! You went out of your way to hurt my sister and I won't stand for this! Don't talk to any of us anymore and you can't eat lunch with us anymore!" Karin yelled and Maki turned her gaze to me.
"So, you're just going to let Karin fight your battles?" She said uncharacteristically serious. "You really are just a useless slut, my friend saw you on Saturday-" I cut her off as I sprang up and covered her mouth with my hand. I growled and my eyes started glowing. Venom pooled in my mouth and I was tempted to drown her in it.
"Don't tempt me little girl. If I really wanted to, I could erase your mind to a complete blank, then we'll see who's useless." I snarled while my bats started swarming us and she started shaking as her eyes widened. With one last hateful glare on my part, I let her go and she fell to the ground unconsciously, having just had her memory bats flew away and I sighed as I ran a hand through my hair. My eyes stopped glowing and Karin hugged me tightly.
"Did you really erase it all?" She whispered and I shook my head.
"Just her memories of vampires being real. Who knows, if she got too upset she might've let something slip." I said softly and she nodded. I looked at my bento and put it away. "I've lost my apetite." I said handing it to Karin and putting my hands in my pockets, walking toward the stairs.
"Where are you going?" Karin asked worried and I sent a small smile her way.
"Don't worry, I'll be back in time for class." I walked around just feeling for anything that would lighten up my spirits.
Winner POV
We all stood still as Miss Kathryn left. She won't even look at me, and when she does its a hurtful glare. I sighed as Miss Karin sat back down next to Kenta Usui. We all ignored the unconscious girl lying behind us.
"Miss Karin?" I asked and she looked up.
"Yeah?" She asked chewing on some of her lunch.
"I never meant for Miss Kathryn to find out about my past feelings for you this way." I said and she nodded for me to continue. "I have moved on, and it has been with Miss Kathryn. Not for the reasons Miss Karin's ex-friend and ex-sidekick lied about, but because I treasure what little friendship we had and because she never fails to make me smile. I'd like to humbly ask, if you could help me get her to forgive me." I said bowing my head. Miss Karin sniffed and I looked up to see her wiping away a stray tear.
"Oh Winner! That was so sweet!" She exclaimed and Kenta Usui smiled.
"Of course we'll help!" He said smiling and I grinned as waterfall tears fell from my eyes.
"How good it is to have friends!" I declared and they only grinned.
Kathryn POV
I walked into class just as the bell rang signaling the end of lunch. I sighed and rested my chin in my hand and looked out the window, not having had a chance to feed on anyone and wasn't really up to it anyway. Some birds flew by and i smiled as i stared up at the cloudless sky, it was a very beautiful day and the weather seemed to be mocking my bad mood. I sighed and leaned my head against my desk. As kids were filing in, someone placed a hand on my desk and I looked up into familiar light brown eyes framed by cool looking wire rimmed glasses. This guy had pale skin and silky black hair that was styled to the latest fashion. I blinked as I looked up at him, he seemed strangely familiar, but I'm sure I don't know him. He was taller than me, about as tall as Usui and although lanky, seemed well built.
"Um, can I help you?" I asked looking up.
"You're Kathryn, right?" He asked and I nodded as I sat up straight. He smiled as he grabbed my hands and leaned toward me. I leaned my head back bewildered.
"Who are you?" I asked blinking.
"I'm not sure if you remember me, but I'm Matsuru. We met under the bleachers in the gym." He said and my eyes widened in realization as I got a flashback of the nerdy kid I bit on my second day here.
"Oh, you look different from what I remember." I said furrowing my eyebrows and he smiled.
"Yeah, I guess I should. It was your talk that motivated me to become better and try harder. After I met you, I somehow had the strength to push through my shy exterior and progress in my social life. For that, I've come to thank you." He said kissing the back of my hands. I blushed as I looked at his grinning face. "I'd also like to invite you out to lunch, if it isn't too much trouble." He offered and I bit my lip.
"I work in the afternoons." I said but that didn't dampen his spirits.
"How about this weekend?" He asked and I thought it over.
"Im sorry, but I don't think I'll have a free day anytime soon." I bit my lip but that didn't seem to discourage him.
"Than how about we have lunch together, you can pick when." He smiled and stared into my eyes. I swallowed the lump in my throat.
"Okay, I'll tell you when." His smile was infectious and I couldn't help but reciprocate it. The bell rang and he sprang up.
"Well, I better go to class, have a good day." He said waving as he left. I waved back and sensei called for attention. I gave a small smile, what a nice guy.
~After School~
"Good afternoon Tachibana san." Karin and I chorused. She turned toward us.
"Good afternoon Maaka Karin-san and Maaka Kathryn-san." She said with her usual fake smile and changed into her uniform.
"So, what was that guy talking to you about?" Karin asked and I shrugged. I took off my clothes and reached for my uniform.
"You mean Matsuru?" I asked tying her skirt's apron.
"Was that his name? I don't think I've seen him before, is he a transfer student?" She asked tying mine.
"No, he just changed his look a bit." I said smoothing what little wrinkles my skirt had and tied Karin's headband then turned around so she could tie mine.
"Oh, well what did he want?" She asked curiously.
"To ask me out." I said and she froze.
"As in, on a date?" She said and I nodded as we folded our school uniforms.
"Yeah but i told him I was busy and he asked me to eat lunch with him instead." I closed my locker and Karin followed suit.
"Did you agree?" She furrowed her eyebrows and I looked away.
"Yeah, he seems like a really nice guy."
"But, what about Winner?" She asked worried. I sighed and rubbed my temples.
"Sweetie, he's obviously not worth my time and energy, so why keep clinging to him?" I asked crossing my arms and she bit her lip.
"I just don't think you should try to forget about him just yet, try to talk to him and see his side of the story, please?" She begged with puppy eyes and I ruffled her hair as I sighed.
"Fine, I'll talk to him tomorrow." I said and she grinned excitedly.
"Yay!" She cheered and practically skipped out of the locker room. I smiled as I watched her go.
"My, you two seem to be the voice of reason for one another." Tachibana said studying me carefully.
"Yes, well we are twins." I replied with a smile but my tone indicated that I dislike her.
Well, more like hate.
"Must be nice." She said with a fake smile and walked out.
"It certainly is." I narrowed my eyes at her as she walked out of the locker room. I swear, something not right with that one.