Yay! New chapter! I hope you enjoy it...I rewrote it five times! I hope it's perfect now. Today's chapter has some fluff! Actually it has a lot of fluff! Not only that it has the start of a sub arc.
I do not own Assassination Classroom
It took a bit for both her and Korosensei to stop crying but once their tears were under control the class went back into session and Karasuma had everyone going through the basics with him as a small refresher. Save for Minako who was getting a mini break due to her doctors concerns. Which she was not liking, it would only further Karasuma-sensei's thoughts about her not being fit for this class, which was wrong.
The only reason her body was out of whack was because of dear old papa-in-law and her lovely fiancé, between the two of them she hadn't had a moments rest. Sighing to herself, Minako watched as Karasuma worked with the boys first. Karma was looking particularly dashing! She didn't know why, but she found herself even more attracted to him. The way his hair fell around his face, the color of it, and she wanted to touch it so much.
She wondered if it was as soft as it looked. She wondered if it smelled good, she knew he smelled good because of all the times he came close to her. She wondered if she was scent pervert. She didn't care though, she wanted to know what his hair smelled like. It would be funny if his hair smelled like strawberries or cherries, but that didn't matter. She needed to take her eyes off him. She was going to blow everything if she didn't look away! Yet she couldn't.
Everything about Karma seemed to sparkle even more today!
His golden eyes glinted more, filled with his wicked joy as he used Terasaka as a shield before taking a successful swipe at Karasuma-sensei. She didn't care what the rest of the world thought of him, to her he was the perfect prince charming from the fairytales…only better! At least her prince could really fight and had a noble heart. His noble heart was just coupled with wicked intentions. Not that it matter to her! "Minako-chan!" said a voice in her ear.
Ripping her eyes from the red head, Minako turned to see Hinano smile at her with Yada and Rio, "Hey! What's up?" she questioned curious.
Sitting down beside her with Yada taking the other side of her and Rio behind, the other natural blond girl gave her a cutesy look. Minako always though Hinano was so cute! She had blond curls and the cutest smile! "Rio told us you have to meet up with Asano-san. When are you going to do that?" she asked her curious.
Frowning, Minako sighed, "Tomorrow and future Wednesday's till I stop the marriage. Speaking of which I got to figure out what I'm going to do. I was able to get him to agree to let me make the decision for the forced dates…you guys got any ideas?" questioned Minako.
Sighing, Rio closed her eyes and thought it over, "Maybe you should keep to stuff like café's till you get more comfortable. Your plan is gonna take a bit right?" she asked her.
Nodding, Minako frowned, "Okay…I know a café that could work," she said.
"So what's your plan?" questioned Yada.
Smiling, Minako shook her head, "I can't tell. It has to be a complete secret for it to work. I've never told anyone about something I know how to do and the longer no one is aware the better it is for me and the better chance I have at winning. I can't tell a soul…but I will explain everything when I'm done, but for now…not a word to anyone! Except of course to Ritsu and Bitch-sensei both are key components of my plan," she told her.
Nodding, Yada gave a sigh, "So Minako-chan has a secret talent huh. Now I really can't wait to find out about it! So how are things at home?" she asked curious.
Snorting, Rio laughed, "Oh right that reminds me! Your dad is getting desperate to get back on your good side. He actually called me last night, asked me what he could do to buy your love back. Said he knows that's the only way he's going to get back in your good graces aside from canceling the engagement which is what he won't do," she said grinning from ear to ear.
Looking back, Minako raised an eyebrow, "Must have gotten desperate because he's going out of the country tomorrow…what you tell him?" she asked her.
Laughing, she gave her a thumbs up, "I told him he could buy you San Francisco and blow it up, because it would do three things. One give you a giant explosion which equals fire something that you love, two destroys the place Seo, the boy you hate more than Asano, lived at one time, and three would destroy one of the cities in the state of California!" she said amused. Seeing the dreamy look enter Minako's eyes Rio chuckled, "He told me that was physically impossible…so I told him to go to a new unusual pet!" she said amused.
Frowning, Yada cocked her head, "Why doesn't she like California?" she questioned curious.
Leaning back on her hands, Rio smiled, "Makoto, her elder sister, is a bit of a health nut; Minako thinks California is the blame for that. Last time Makoto came for a visit she threw out all of Minako's snacks and she was furious, wouldn't talk to her sister for days. She stayed over at my house till Izaya came begging for her to fed him real food…he never been a big fan on take out," she said amused.
Laughing, Yada smiled, "You know for Izaya to be a big scary guy, he sounds pretty cute from your and Minako's stories!" she said amused.
Nodding, Rio gazed up at the sky, "He's kind when it comes to Minako and her friends. He's a whole other person when it comes to his work and those he deems harmful to her…he's scary," she said shuddering, she had only see glimpse of his other side because she was Minako's longtime friend, she saw snippets through chance though. Those snippets were enough though, she never wanted to get onto Izaya's bad side because he could be evil when required.
Watching Rio slip into those thoughts, Yada and Hinano shared looks that said it was time to knock this subject, clearing her throat Hinano grabbed Minako's shoulder who was still lost in thoughts of San Francisco burning. Smiling when Minako snapped from her daze, she chuckled, "So, Minako-chan why are you on a break from practice?" she asked curious.
Sighing, Minako wilted, "Between the chairman and Asano, my heart isn't beating like usual and my doctor is worried. He wants me to take it easy to see if I've worsen my condition or if it really is stress like I've said. I kept telling him though, I'm not overworking myself…I can tell when I over work myself, plus Korosensei keeps an ear out…he's interrupted practice between me and Karasuma-sensei before when I start getting complications. But I can't exactly tell my doctor about Korosensei so I have to do this rest to prove it," she said sighing.
Frowning, Yada crossed her arms, "I wonder why the chairman was been seeking you out…I mean why go out of his way to tease you. Even if you're his daughter-in-law, why would he waste time playing with you…he doesn't even deal with his own son," she said puzzled.
Falling into thought all girls thought that over, why would he do that? Letting out a hum, Rio crossed her arms, "Maybe…" she said trailing off getting the other's attention. "Maybe he's always wanted a girl? Maybe he wish Asano was born a girl…but I don't see why make pretend with Minako, unless his wife refuses to have more kids," she said puzzled.
"Maybe he doesn't want to chance having two sons and figures to play out his father-daughter fantasy with Minako," said Hinano with a grin.
Frowning, Minako looked at the girls, "…that makes me feel used…and creeped out…I don't even know how to react," she said confused.
"Maybe I should check it out!" said Fuwa appearing from behind.
Letting out screams of shock all girl darted away as Fuwa stood were they once were, giving a mischievous chuckle. There was a mystery at hand that was begging for her attention, was the chairman looking for a daughter replacement or was he just a jerk. Or could it be something that make absolutely no sense, those were the questions and she would find the answers. For she was Class E's detective!
Heading down the mountain alone, Minako sighed, Karasuma was giving out extra lessons for those who wanted them and she was left out because of the doctor. She really hated her body. It was always holding her back and causing her problems. Sighing again, she got a second jolt of surprise when an arm draped around her shoulder. Letting out her second scream of surprise, Minako darted away only to be stopped when a hand clasped the back of her shirt.
Laughing at her attempt to flee, Karma pulled Minako back revealing himself to her, "You really are bad at sensing your surroundings! You are definitely not infiltration material, Minako-chan!" he said amused, poking her cheek and she glared at him.
Glaring back with tears in her eyes, Minako cried, "What is with everyone and scaring me today! Have you people forgotten I have a bad heart!" she cried grabbing his shirt and shaking him.
Laughing Karma rubbed her head, "There, there! I didn't think I was going to scare you I called out to you and everything. But I thought you were the scream queen! I thought you liked being scare," he said teasingly to her as she still clutched the bottom of his shirt giving him a dry sobbed.
"I only like it when the scary stuff isn't real!" she cried.
Smiling, he began walking down once more with her still clutching his shirt, "Eh, is that so. So if I break into your house tonight and jump out you'll scream and cry…will you wet yourself too!" he asked gleefully only to laugh harder when she glared at him. Giving him a look that told him she dared him to do such a thing to her. Shaking his head, he kept on his teasing smile, "I won't do that I swear, I don't want to really give you a heart attack. I want Minako-chan to be happy and healthy!" he said amused, reaching over to grab her hand before pulling her along.
Walking with him, Minako felt a blush stain her cheeks once more. This was the third time now that she found herself holding hands with Karma, "…Didn't you want to train with Karasuma-sensei?" she asked him shyly as they walked down the mountain together. She didn't want him to leave but she was kind of curious why he wasn't up there training with everyone else and hoped he wasn't being lazy.
Pulling out an Anti-sensei knife, Karma twirled it around a couple of times, "He's just working on knife work and I work on it every day…missing this won't do anything to me," he said casually. Staying quiet the two of them walked hand in hand before Karma looked back with a sly smile, "Besides I thought we could finish up that promise of yours!" he said, an evil look touching him once more.
Watching him skeptically, Minako frowned, "Promise?" she questioned.
Releasing her hand, he pulled out his cellphone and flipped it open to show her a picture she never wanted to see! Gapping, she flushed right red as she gazed at her own nervous blushing face, it was the picture he snapped of her when she was in that evil pink bunny costume, the monstrosity that sent both him and Nagisa into a laughing fit that they wouldn't let up even when she glared. "Karma! Take that off your phone right now!" she cried reaching for his cell.
Holding it up out of reach, he grinned, "If you get an embarrassing photo of me, I get one of you!" he said with a smirk as she glared at him. "Oh come on! It's only fair, although I can get why you're not too thrilled on me having this photo of you," he said with a mischievous tone.
Frowning, she crossed her arms as they continued on, "What is that supposed to mean?" she asked.
Grinning he leaned forward and whispered his answer, "Well it is rather…erotic!" he purred.
Looking at him mortified, Minako's face burned even brighter, "WHAT!" she cried. What?! What in the world would make him say that?! Shaking her head, she cried out, "Don't you dare say that? How in the world would that picture ever be that! You're just making a dirty joke!" she cried mortified.
Smiling he let out a hum, "Hmm, well if you don't believe me why don't we ask someone else? Oh I know how about Asano-kun?!" he said happily pulling her phone from his pocket before going to her contacts, when the hell did he even wipe it from her pocket! Letting out a hushed scream Minako lunged for Karma. Running away, he laughed out evilly as she gave chase, "Oh come on Minako! It's a legitimate question for your fiancé!" he said tapping away on his cell as he copied down Asano's number.
"Don't you dare!" she yelled.
Dancing away from her, Karma smirked as he ran from Minako finally ducking behind a tree letting her run past him and away. Leaning against the tree he finished copying Asano's number before typing up a message with the photo of Minako. It was mean of him, yes, he knew that. Yet he was quite irritated that already Asano got to second base with Minako…accident or not.
Gazing at the photo of her blushing face, he frowned, he rather not share this photo with Asano…he had plans to send these photos to Nagisa in class but that was about all. Nagisa would delete them after freaking out! Which would mean they were all his to enjoy, but he was kind of irritated and feeling mean. Asano, he wouldn't let that jerk marry Minako, especially after he came to terms that he actually felt more than mild attraction toward her. But…he wasn't above dangling her in front of him, Asano could have all the moments he wanted with Minako but in the end she liked him.
So why not tease the one she was promised too.
Even if he got feelings for her it wouldn't mean a thing. She liked him, she liked him since they were kids so there was no way she could ever come to like Asano. Closing his phone, he smiled and stepped out ready to retrieve Minako so they could go back to his house and finish up her promise. He got some fresh costumes for her to try!
"Minako, come out, come out where ever you are!" he cried.
Pausing he frowned when he heard her let out a surprise scream, "Did she already run into trouble?" he muttered curious. Heading toward the screams at a trot he chuckled, he really did need to hang out with her more, she was just like Nagisa. Attracted trouble like no tomorrow…only unlike Nagisa, Karma wouldn't always feel an underlying chill. She was just what she appeared to be…she wasn't a snake in hiding who could sneak up on him.
Looking up and down the streets, Minako whined, "Damn it! He better not even think to send that to that jerk!" she snapped irritated. She did not want Asano to see her in such a state, she didn't want Karma and Nagisa to see her in such a state.
Nagisa helped her not feel as embarrassed thanks to all his laughter…she knew how bizarre that sounded but still she liked that he laughed. It felt better than having a boy look at her any other way in that kind of state. She would still like to know where the hell Karma even got those outfits?! Seriously what teenage boy just had those kinds of outfits laying around…okay, true her brother had those kinds of outfits laying around in his closet for her and Makoto but he was a weirdo.
Karma…he wasn't a weirdo!
At least not in that way. Then again, maybe she was completely wrong and he was. Oh she didn't know what to think all she knew was she didn't want anyone else to see her in that outfit, "Damn it Karma where the hell are you!" she barked running through the streets. Pausing at one intersection she frowned when she found only a flower stand. Sighing, she looked around before pausing, looking at the flower stand she crossed her arms. She didn't know why but something felt off about that. Walking toward it, she raised an eyebrow, the flowers were real the sweet scent of lilies, cosmos, and carnations drifted to her. They were lovely really…wait, but where was the flower seller.
She sensed them a minute to late. One second she was wondering where the vendor ran off, the next she felt hands threading through her hair as a creepy voice whispered, "Blondie!" into her ear. Letting out a terrified scream for the third time this day, Minako tried to pull away from her attack only to be trapped by them as they rubbed her hair, yelling blondie over and over.
That was how Karma found her; her caught in some unknown assailant's grasp as they fondled her hair and hugged her tight. Struggling as Karma trotted up, she found him watching her amused as she wiggled within her captor's grasp. Smiling he crossed his arms and cocked his head, "Having fun?" he questioned laughing far too casually as she glared.
"Do something!" she shouted.
Nodding he gave her a yes before walking up and snapping his fingers, at once her attacker stopped what he was doing and Karma pulled her away letting her take position behind him. She finally got a look at her attacker and found he wasn't what she was expecting at all. He looked like some dopey guy with an easy going smile, he was pretty cute with dirty blond hair that was more brown than blonde, "Ah, so sorry I must have scared you! I just couldn't help myself when I saw your hair," he said laughing easily, looking a tad embarrassed.
Watching him, Karma smiled as he pulled out his cell phone waving it threateningly out in front of the guy, "You think a small apology is gonna work? I could get you arrested for what you did mister! What are you going to give as compensation?" he asked deviously.
Paling at once the guy waved his hands, "No please don't do that! Really I'm so sorry! I just couldn't help myself when I saw her hair!" he exclaimed looking worried as he flailed about. Running toward his stand he opened up his register, "What do I have to pay for your silence!" he cried.
Opening his mouth, Karma went to name his price only to get stopped when Minako slapped hands over his mouth, "You don't have to pay! Just don't do that again!" she snapped.
Frowning the man let out a doubtful hum, "I would like to say I wouldn't…but well, um, I can't really control myself when I see such pretty blond hair! It's so rare over here in Japan, at least the natural blond is, I loose myself when I see it!" he said getting a dopy smile on his face as he gazed at her.
Sighing, feeling a little more at ease, Minako stepped out from behind Karma and openly scowled at the strange flower vendor. She didn't know how to explain it but she felt rather at easy around him, even if he just practically attacked her it had been rather innocent. Still what was the obsession with blond hair? "Um, what's your deal with my hair…or rather blond hair?" she questioned.
Grinning, he chuckled, "My mother had blond hair! It was almost as pretty as yours, but she died when I was real young so I don't remember much about it! I just remember how lovely it was, I loved brushing it for her!" he said with a dreamy look in his eye.
Nodding, she sighed, "Okay…I won't call the cops but please don't jump me like that again…it looks like we'll be crossing each other in the future. My house is this way and I rather I didn't get jumped every time I come this way. My heart can't take that kind of surprise every day," she said weakly.
Smiling at her, the vendor beamed, "Thanks so much!" he said happily, before turning toward his kart for a moment pulling out some flowers. Three Cosmo's in dark pink, light pink, and white along with two pink roses, "Here! Since you aren't gonna report me unlike the other blonds I've crossed a special bouquet just for you! On the house!" he said handing it over.
Taking the flowers, she smiled, "Thanks," she said.
Hearing a snort, she looked back and found Karma smirking at the vendor, "Smooth, paying off a girl with flowers. I'll have to remember that," he said amused, before frowning when his phone went off. Pulling it out of his pants pocket he clicked off it and shoved it back in, "Well as fun as it was watching you act like a weirdo over her hair, we got stuff to do. Come on, Minako! I got lots of fun planned!" said Karma, with an evil smile in place while Minako grimace.
Watching the two teens wander off the flower vendor smiled and waved before chuckling when they finally left his line of sight. Beaming he sighed, "Minako-chan, has grown up so much, Maria! She looks just like you, which means she gonna turn into quite the beauty! Seems to be as popular as you too!" he said casually arranging the flowers.
Pausing, he gave out a hum, "Well, I told myself I wouldn't decide on what to do about her till after I saw her! I know that, that, Gastro fellow finally told her everything. After all I got reports she saw him without anyone else present and he got my permission to tell her so all is well in that department. So, I think I'll ignore your warnings, Maria. After all I took care of things so it could never be a threat to me so…I'm going to have some fun with your little, Minako-chan!" he said cheerfully as he composed a bright bouquet, he would weave her into his plans for Korosensei.
Feeling some cheer, he chuckled, "Let's see if she's as hard to break as you, Maria!" he cheered.
Karma put her through another afternoon of cosplay tortured and snapped lots of photo, she was going to have to try and steal his phone at one point. She would seriously like to know where the hell he was getting these costumes as well! Not only that she would like to know who he was texting. First though she would like to know where the costumes came from though. When she found out she was seriously going to burn the damn place down, because Karma just knew what to say to get her blushing bright red when she wore those various costumes of his. Then when he snapped the photos he teased her relentlessly making it ten times worst!
Sighing as she finally reached the house she frowned when she found her dad standing at the door waiting for her, "…Your late…were you out with Rio?" he questioned.
Giving yet another sigh, she frowned, "No, another friend," she told him. There was no ways he tell him she was with Karma, her entire family including dear old dad knew who he was and what he was to her, hell even auntie and Simon knew who he was. She seriously sucked at keeping her crush a secret as a kid, she just raved and raved about the red head.
She had been an extremely love sick child.
Nodding, taking her word on the matter Mori held the door open for her, "Um, did you like those presents I got for you?" he asked anxiously.
Frowning, she looked over her shoulder, "No, but my friends did. Isogai-kun and Maehara-kun are really excited to see the opening of that amusement park. They can't believe you were able to get a private tour. Then Terasaka-kun, Hazama-chan, Muramatsu-kun, and Yoshida-kun said they can't wait for the concert and Nagisa-kun is looking forward to playing that game you got. Yada-san adores those dresses and Kayano-chan loved the sweets…so my friends have really enjoyed you trying to buy my love and ask that you keep trying," she said casually.
Sighing, he nodded, "Glad to know they're at least being enjoyed," he said dejectedly.
Turning back to him, she smiled, "So what's today's attempt?" she asked him cheerfully.
Gazing at her, he frowned, "Minako…I want to protect you. Gakushū-kun is a good boy who can help you with the company and take care of you! Gakuhō, has done a wonderful job raising him and he is everything I want in a son-in-law and you'll see he's everything you want as a husband! Give him a chance at least," he pleaded with her.
Whipping around, Minako glared at her father, "NO! I hate you controlling my life! I put up with it for as long as I did because I know how much you were hurting after mom but enough is enough! You took away my choice for the future! Do you know how much that hurts?! Do you really distrust me that much daddy?!" she asked him annoyed.
Frowning, Mori sighed, "I trust you…I do, out of your siblings I do trust you because you have shown me you're at least sensible but I just can't leave your future up for debate, Minako. I will protect you no matter what and I'm sorry you dislike this choice but I'm not changing it…but to help you get over this…I got something to help you while I'm gone," he said clearing his throat.
Rolling her eyes, Minako crossed her arms, "…What did you do, buy me a pony…because that didn't work when I five and it's not going to work now!" she snapped.
Smiling, he shook his head, "I didn't buy you a pony…this is something a little more sentimental," he said with a soft expression.
Looking at him puzzled, Minako nodded, "I'll bite…what is it," she questioned.
Waving his hand, beckoning her to follow him, he led her up to her room and when she entered she found two large wooden chest in her room. Eyeing him, she walked up and lifted up the lid on one to show stacks upon stacks of CD cases, "…Okay, I mean I know I like music but…" she said before trailing off. Reaching in she picked one CD up and found her father's handwriting on it and it read 'Twin's first steps,' looking through she found other labeled similarly.
There were quiet footsteps coming toward her before she felt a warm hand, "…You remember your mother liked to record everything…I've had all the tapes but onto DVD's and now you have copies of everything. I'm not sure if this will help you with your anger toward me, but I figure it couldn't make things worse. At least I hope, I know things in this family aren't normal and I'm sorry if this only upsets you but I thought having your mom and Usagi might make you feel better. If they don't tell me and I'll have them removed," he said softly.
Tears filled her eyes, reaching up to wipe them away she turned to her father and hugged him, "This is better than blowing up San Francisco! I'm still mad but thank you!" she sobbed. This was a wonderful present, this was something she would cherish forever.
Feeling him wrap his arms around her, he smiled, "I'm glad…I'm sorry I did something that upset you but I'm hardly ever here because of my work and I just want you protected. I would like you to give Asano-san a chance, but do what you wish. I'll just hope for the best, but in the meantime get lost in the past…maybe your mother can convince you. I'm sure she has something in there about the engagement…she was always a strange woman, she insisted on making videos for just in case scenarios. I don't even know what might be in there, she probably has the sex talk recorded along with female problems," he said.
Feeling a small jolt, Minako gazed at the stacks like it was a gold mine…she wondered if there was a video that revealed the truth about her past in there. Did dad know? If he did would he have taken anything resembling that out of the stack? Giving him another squeeze, she frowned, she was going to spend some time looking thoroughly through these videos, not only to see her past and her twin. But to also look for any words from her mother about her past as an assassin.
She believed Gastro and Uncle Grip…but she wouldn't mind hearing it from her mother as well.
"Thank you daddy," she said.
Smiling at her, Mori kissed her forehead, "Anything for you sweetheart," he said.
Sometimes Asano hated being the student council president. The only reason he even chose to run was because it was expected of him. He was the chairman's son so he had to be the president, but sometimes he wish he just hadn't taken the position. Other times he did like it, but most of the time he found himself leaving things to Ren, he usually had more sense than the others.
He didn't just shove it off on his friend, but out of everyone he could rely on it was usually Ren who he left things too. Listening to the same complaints as last time, Asano could feel his mind drifting off as he began listening less and less to the people at the meeting. He was curious how tomorrow would go. It would be the very first 'fake date' as, Minako put it. He ended up relinquishing all the decisions for these dates to her, which in the end he didn't mind all that much.
He had never been out on a date before so it wasn't as if he knew what to do. Not that she had a better idea because he checked around and found out she never dated as well. Ren confirmed this for him considering he lived across from the girl nearly forever. He still found it a little shocking that the flower house was Minako's, it fitted though. The princess lived in a castle of flowers!
Something Seo still couldn't get over…he really hoped he never found out about this engagement either because he would bellyache forever. He was already hinting at leaving his girlfriend and attempting to go after Minako once more. Not that he stood a chance, she had eyes solely for the red headed delinquent. Seo wouldn't listen to them though, he would give his friend one thing he had unwavering self-confidence that was unrivaled.
Still, even if it wasn't going to be forever Seo would bitch about his brief engagement to the so-called princess, whose popularity was once more secured…thanks to his father. He wondered if he started the rumors about Minako on the off chance this engagement of theirs went public. Either he did this so no one would question his decision on the engagement or he liked the image Minako held.
Whatever it was, he didn't care and he just wished Minako would hurry up and make her apparently life changing move so he could end things. It was going to be annoying to give up his Wednesday afternoons just to spend them with his brief fiancé. Hearing chairs push out he looked up to find people stretching and heading out to the hall with no bags. Must be a bathroom break, getting up as well Asano made a bee-line the nearest vending machine, he needed something to drink.
Hearing steps following him, he gazed back to see Seo and Ren following after. At once they launched into a conversation for the party this weekend. Ren promising girls a plenty, he was glad he was able to find an excuse to miss yet another one of those. It was annoying listening to giggling girls make fools of themselves and acted so fake. If he even started to date a girl, he wanted her to act herself from the very beginning. He had no desire investing himself into a relationship with a girl only to find out he hated everything about her. It was a waste of time. Getting himself green tea, he stepped back and let the other two choose their drinks before hearing his phone buzz.
"So what did Koyama ask you?" questioned Seo as he put in his money.
Chuckling flipping away his hair, Ren smiled, "He asked me to invite some true Japanese ladies! He said he's not interested in any girls who are Americanized!" he said lightly.
Pulling out his phone, Asano pulled up the text that was sent and frowned, he didn't know this number at all but there was a photograph attached. Who would send him a photo? Or was it a text not meant for him, although that hadn't ever happened before. Taking a drink he opened up the text and immediately spit it all over Ren and Seo when the photo appeared.
Dropping his can, Asano gazed at the photo on his photo and turned beet red, his hand shaking as it glared back at him. What was that picture…it was Minako.
Minako was on his phone. She looked…cute…and…slightly something else he didn't even want to think but with her blushing face and that shy, nervous expression it floated through his mind. She looked…erotic! It didn't help that she wore a bunny outfit! Why the hell was she even dressed in a bunny outfit, although it really did look good on her and fitted just right showing off the curves the girl had been blessed with.
The leotard was pale pink with no sleeves and had a sweetheart neckline, on the sides at her hips were two dusty pink bows. She had on black tights that made her legs look longer and on her feet two low high heels with ribbons that tried around her ankles. She also had two dusty pink ribbons around her wrist and a white collar around her neck with another dusty pink ribbon with three cosmos flowers. The piece to complete the outfit was a pair of bunny ear resting on her head.
"ASANO!" yelled someone snapping him from his shock.
Blinking away his shock, he turned off his phone and found Ren calmly wiping his face off with a towel while Seo glared at him looking furious that he had been spit on then ignored. "What the hell?" he questioned doing his best to hid his fury.
Looking at him, he frowned, "I have to go…Ren you're in charged," he said quickly pushing past the two and making his way down the hall. He heard a quiet yes from Ren before Seo drowned him out yelling after him for an explanation. Tearing into the room, he got a few questions but he ignore them and grabbed his stuff before practically running out of the school.
Who the hell sent him that?!
Also, why the hell was Minako even in an outfit like that! Along who the hell was she posing for! Did she decided to become a whore because daddy signed her freedom of marriage away? Quickly dashing that he shook his head, no, she wouldn't do that. He knew that, the way she acted that night said she was going to fight her father and his for her freedom. She wouldn't go about it this way.
…could she have been taken by someone?
Feeling a cold sensation hit him, he pulled out his phone and hit dial and called the number that photo had been sent from. It was pretty common knowledge that she had bad luck outside school, she was always targeted by lowlifes because of her hair. Still why would they send it to him…maybe they were screwing with her and said they send it to her boyfriend. She figured he could fight and it wasn't like he just ditch her, he wasn't that evil.
Hearing the phone pick up he was ready to speak only to have it hang up immediately. Simmering, he began to text, 'Let her go! I've already alerted the police and I'm currently tracking her phone,' he fibbed to her captors.
Walking along he started toward home, he had stuff to do just that at home. He always knew that it would eventually come in handy. He got it in the beginning to try and catch his father in a secret meeting only to never have it happen. Whatever his secret with Class E was, it had nothing to do with shady groups…either he didn't have to meet with people or whatever the secret was, was a government secret…he was in-between theory's for both circumstances.
Hearing his phone sound off, he paused when he read the message on the screen, 'Well, well aren't we a high-tech Casanova…but don't worry. Minako-chan is as safe as safe can be…unlike when she's with you Mr. Molester,' the sender wrote back.
Pausing, Asano gazed at phone and felt it hit him. He knew who this was and it took everything he had to stop from hurling his phone, 'AKABANE,' he wrote back.
It took the boy no time at all to write back, 'I'll give you credit you are a quick bastard! So how did you like that photo? I thought I give you a look at what you're going to miss. After all she doesn't have any desire to marry you and I thought you might be needing something to go with that groping you did. Which will be the last thing you ever do with her by the way,' Akabane wrote back.
Glaring at his phone, Asano felt irritation as he wrote back, 'I could care less about whatever she has! But you must have some worries if you think I do. Sort of going out of your way to tease me aren't you Akabane? What the matter now that she's taken you realize you like the imbecile?' he sent back feeling a splash of smugness. It would seem Akabane returned Minako's feelings and on top of that was actually jealous that he had this brief engagement with her. He must have corner Minako and played on her feelings for him, that or bullied her into taking that picture because from her expression she wasn't a willing participate. 'What's wrong, so insecure about your position that you have to bully the girl who infatuated with you into something she doesn't want to do?' he questioned smugly.
Such an ugly trait for him to have.
Minako would no doubt be looking for a new crush if he kept this crap up.
It was a couple of minutes before he got his next text, 'That's the best you can do?! It's a good thing she has better taste in boys than the idiot girls who pant after you. Yes, she's really an imbecile for liking me,' Akabane mocked.
Growling, Asano was ready to punch in a new insult only to stop when he heard a car pulling over, looking over he grimaced at once when he recognized the car. Stopping, he hid his phone and waited for his father to make his appearance. Sighing, he waited for his father to come out which wasn't long, stepping out the chairman smiled at him, "…Out a little early aren't we Asano?" he questioned.
He was still pissed at him for the Takebayashi incident. Which he didn't get considering it had been his fault that the nerd hadn't be turned. He was the brainwashing master, while he was just supposed to do the menial labor for him, still what to tell him. Feeling a buzz, he let a smile slip on, he would just tell him what he wanted to hear, "…Minako asked me to meet with her…I figure you wouldn't object to me spending time with my fiancé," he said mockingly.
Father and son entered a stare down, neither would look away because they knew once they did it meant they lost. Finally the chairman let a slightly smug smile touch him, one Asano felt make his own smug, his father was so sure of himself that he thought he would fall for the blond twit so easily. His father really shouldn't be so set to believe he was invincible, but what came next felt like a punch in the gut as Asano was remind he was only the son. "…Well if it's Minako, we mustn't keep her waiting should we. After all a fiancé should be punctual. So how about a ride?" he asked.
…he hated his father.
Feeling another buzz, he closed his eyes momentarily…he also hated Akabane!
Standing outside the school gates, Minako sighed as she waited for Asano. She hoped he hurried up and got here soon. She wanted to get this date done and over with so she could get home. She had things to do. She needed to go shopping, start the laundry, and then she had to start dinner. Not only that but she wanted to go through those DVD's her dad left her. She was curious to see if her mother left her anything retaining to her former life.
Ever since she thought of it, it hadn't left her mind.
She wanted to see if her mother left her anything about her former life. To see what her mother had to say about everything. Not only that she had been meaning to speak to her aunt and cousin, the two had been busy every time she call and unable to pick up. She wanted to talk to them both about everything though. It was high time she let them in on the fact she knew everything and was a part of the Assassination Classroom, if they were ever called in she rather they already know about it.
Minako had no desire in shocking both of them. Auntie was sure to freak out and come busting into the classroom if she found out. She could see it even now. Giving a small laugh, she smiled, it would be hilarious but they really needed all the surprise attacks they could give Korosensei. Hearing her phone let out a chime, she reached into her pocket and found a text from Grip.
'Niece, what are you doing? I'm bored! Tell me what tragedy has befallen you this week, you seem to have the most hilarious mishaps,' he texted her.
Sighing, she shook her head, 'What kind of uncle are you! You're supposed to help me out and be supportive when I tell you my woes! Not make fun of me and ask me to tell them to you because you're bored! I have half a mind not to tell you…but I feel like complaining so you get something funny to entertain you today,' she texted.
Looking up when she heard a familiar voice she found Asano and his friends walking out, judging on the way they were it would be a few though. 'I got accidently molested…by my stupid, only in name, fiancé as he threatened me to not tell the school…to which Karma walk in on. So how's that for a laugh, also now I have to go on a 'fake date' with him...so how about a mercy killing?' she sent with a frown.
She was not looking forward to this 'fake date', sighing when her phone buzzed she opened up and was surprised when she found a picture message from Muramatsu instead. Opening up, she bit her lip and snorted in amusement at the picture that showed up. He sent her a photo of sleeping Yoshida, he had fallen asleep during their last lesson of the day and it looked like Karma got to him. Or the girls, considering the get up he had on.
His hair had been pulled into pigtails with pink ribbons and he had on some gaudy make up as he drooled away, blue eyeshadow, orange blush, and red lipstick. He even had on some eyeliner, 'Have fun on your date queen and if Asano causes you trouble we'll do something like this!' he sent.
That was how Asano found her, laughing at the picture of Yoshida. Staring at her for minutes, Asano sighed, "Can we go?" he asked looking around as people gazed at them.
Shaking her head, trying to stifle her laughter she started toward the café still sniggering at the photo, she really did love her friends! She was happy she was a part of Class E! Feeling Asano's questioning gaze on her Minako ignored it but turned to him, "We're going to a café, we can ignore each other to our hearts content and if your dad checks in I know the staff pretty well and they'll lie for me," she told him. It was actually a place Izaya was in the middle of buying, the entire staff would stay and the former owner would actually still be in charge, her brother would just own it.
So they were on good terms with her.
Reaching the café they placed their orders at the front before heading toward the back corner of the place, to her favorite booth. It was rather secluded and left them in total privacy. No one could see them unless they came up to them and no one would accept the staff. It made spying on them very hard, both for Korosensei who hinted at it and Asano's father, aka papa-in-law.
That was how they spent the first thirty minutes, both of them pulled out their books and studied their own thing. With Minako getting texts from Grip and others in class who wished her luck, she also got bugged by Karma who told her to tell him where she was because he wanted to play. She knew what that meant though. He wanted to screw with Asano, but she wouldn't allow that. Asano wasn't the kind of guy who could take Karma's teasing and leave it at teasing.
"You're quite popular," commented Asano watching her.
Frowning, she gazed at him before shrugging, "What does it matter to you?" she questioned.
Leaning back, obviously taking a break from his studies, Asano frowned at her, "You had zero friends in the main school, you had your fan club and that's all," he said.
Scowling, Minako frowned, "I was still friends with Rio!" she snapped embarrassed. He just said that so casually, didn't even care that it was an embarrassing or upsetting topic. "Besides I use to have friends…well I thought I did. What does it matter to you anyway?" she asked annoyed.
Rolling his eyes, he sighed, "I just don't get why my father thinks you're actually good enough to marry me, you've made friends with such rabble," he said.
Sitting still for a minute, Minako took a deep breath before glaring at Asano, "Don't insult them in front of me! Besides, at least they don't stab you in the back unlike your friends! They don't believe lies spread by stupid girls who are so insecure they have to tell lies just to feel good about themselves. They judge you by how you act and how you treat others!" she snapped standing up.
With that said she left the booth she headed toward the restrooms.
She hated him!
Class E was a place filled with good people, none of them believed the lies that had been spread throughout the main school about her. They took the time to get to know her, they gave her a chance to make up for her mistakes…and they were even supporting her now. Giving her messages of support and encouraging her while she sat with that jerk. Heading into the bathroom she took care of business, hopefully she wouldn't have to deal with Asano for much longer. They been here for at least half an hour now. Maybe an hour would be enough for the chairman, she sure hoped so. Heading out, she was quickly stopped when she slammed into a chest, falling onto the floor she rubbed her head with a whine. There hadn't been anyone in front of her, looking up she gave an apology only to stop. In front of her was someone rather familiar. She knew this guy, she knew him but his name wouldn't come to her.
Looking down the guy smiled, "Ah, sorry, sorry!" he said grabbing her hand yanking her up quickly.
He practically lifted her off the ground, getting set back down she frowned at him wondering why he looked so familiar to her. He was kind of tall with shaggy raven hair and piercing blue eyes, he wore his uniform in a rather sloppy fashion and he had studs all along his ear. On his back was a case for a guitar or bass. Staring at each other she felt a stab the moment he let out a shout of shock, she did know him, "Minako-chan!" he cried stunned.
"Kou-kun!" she said equally shocked.
How could she ever forget him?! He was from her elementary the only other person aside from Rio and Karma she knew since kindergarten! He had a huge crush on Rio and was always following her around in elementary school. He started the bass guitar because she mention off handedly once that she liked the way it sounded, he was nuts for her. Laughing her reached over and patted her head, "I knew I recognized that hair! How are you? You look great! Is Rio with you?" he asked eagerly looking around for her.
Smiling, she chuckled amused, "Sorry I didn't come with her today," she said laughing once more when he wilted immediately.
Sighing, he nodded, "I should have figured. So how have you been? You got into that smarty pants school with Rio and Karma-kun right?" he asked her amused.
Nodding, she relaxed, "Yeah, we all got in and ended up in different classes till now. Although were all at the bottom, but at least together!" she said amused.
Looking at her confused, he crossed his arms, "How is that possible? Rio is a genius and so is Karma-kun, even your pretty smart? Did you guys slack off or something? But even if you did your still pretty well off right? I mean that school is the best of the best, I couldn't even pass the exam to get in because I'm so dumb," he said laughing easily.
Laughing with him, she smiled, "Don't sell yourself short! As for us well…Rio had some problems with trying to figure herself out. Karma-kun was himself and in that school you get tossed into the Class were in when you're a troublemaker…so it was inevitable for him. As for me, I ended up there for complicated reasons but I'm glad I'm there," she said happily.
Smiling, he pulled out his cell, "Give me your number! I love to catch up with you, Karma, and Rio!" he said happily.
Smiling back, she nodded before pulling out her own. After a quick transfer of numbers the two continued to chat and she found out he was actually in a band. They were actually pretty popular and actually had a website with their music and even some simple merchandise. "Started out as something to impressed Rio-chan and turns out I'm pretty good! You should check us out, tell me what you think! If you like us then I might actually invite Rio to one of our shows!" he said amused.
Chuckling, Minako nodded, "I'll check it out…if you want I'll even help you with some songs for Rio!" she teased, nudging him playfully with her elbow.
Beaming, her reached over and pulled her into a hug, "Really! Thank you, thank you!" he cried.
What happen next sort of made the world tilt. One moment Kou was hugging her like a child and the next she was being pulled back into a warm chest, getting flipped around she was face with an irritated Asano who glared past her toward Kou, "Who do you think you are forcing yourself on a girl!" he snapped furiously at Kou.
Looking up surprised, Minako stood stunned for a moment. Was he actually standing up for her? That was surprising, she quickly took that back though when he turned a glare on her. Nope, that wasn't it at all, he was just annoyed that she left him alone so long. Standing still, Kou watched Asano for a moment or two before he glared right back, "Who the hell are you?! Minako-chan likes Karma-kun, so if anyone is forcing themselves on her it's you!" he said reaching over and yanking her over to him.
She wanted to cry now. Seriously! Was there anyone out there who didn't know about her crush on Karma, also she liked Kou's vote of confidence but most wouldn't keep thinking like that. Not all crushes stayed, then again he still seemed to still have a crush on Rio so maybe he figured they did stick. That wasn't important though! Standing nervously between both boys, she swallowed a lump in her throat wondering what to do to stop this. Kou was no push over, he was one of the few boys who stood up to Karma; he always lost to Karma but still. He could take a punch and give one.
"Um…Kou-kun, it's alright! Asano-san,…um…he's…" she said trailing off.
Stomping up to Kou, Asano glared, "I'm her fiancé! Also how much of an idiot are you, only fools cling to unrequited crushes for decades!" he snapped, taking stabs at both of them. With that said, Kou was left in tears while Asano dragged her back toward the booth throwing her in her seat for taking his own. Glaring at her, he shook his head, "If you don't want to be harassed all the damn time, why don't you actually speak up and tell them you don't appreciate what they're doing! People might be more inclined to help you if they know you don't want it!" he snapped at her.
Looking at him surprised, Minako sat in silence for a moment as she thought this over, he did just helped her because he thought Kou was harassing her. Then scolded her on it…he also told Kou that they were engaged even though he didn't want people to know. He was so damn confusing. Shaking her head, she sighed, "First off, Kou is an old friend from Elementary school! He doesn't like me, he likes Rio we were just catching up…but I shouldn't have forgotten about you. So sorry…and thank you for coming to my rescue…also just so you know I use to complain all the time when people harassed me. It doesn't work! It just made people ignore me more and made them more convinced I was a delinquent who was asking for it!" she told him.
She use to fight back and get loud, but that didn't help. People just whispered more saying she was so inconsiderate and if she didn't want trouble she shouldn't had dyed her hair. Sitting in silence, he didn't say anything till the waitress came to replace their drinks, "…People are stupid then," he said before opening up his book again.
Looking at him surprised, Minako watched him unsure what to say. Finding nothing, she picked up her drink and took a sip from it. Feeling a wave run through her head, she frowned, what was that? Taking another drink she sighed, maybe she was tried. With all the excitement from Kou she was feeling ready to call it a day. Sitting together for a few more minutes, Asano finally stood up saying they could leave now. Heading toward the door together they paid for their drinks and were out the door, turning to face her Asano sighed, "So should we just met here again?" he asked.
Nodding her head, she grimaced when she felt a tingling in her fingers as her vision went double, what the hell was that?! She didn't even hear what Asano said next. Shaking her head trying to clear her thoughts she jumped when she heard the familiar voice of the chairman. Like usual the man appeared from nowhere, "Well I'm glad to see you two are at least cooperating with each other," he said stepping out of his car.
Hearing Asano let out an angry teh, she felt him move closer to her and whispered something to her that once more she didn't hear. She didn't even hear the chairman except for the last few words, "…we missed you, what on earth kept you, Minako-chan?" he questioned. Looking up, she squinted her eyes when she found doubles of the chairman. Seeing his smile disappear, she felt her knees buckle as a strong disorienting wave passed through her. Tipping over, she grabbed Asano's arm and before she knew it the world was spinning, "Minako, What's wrong?" whispered the chairman's voice in her ear, she could feel warm arms around her but it was fading fast.
She felt this before…Izaya once did this to her so she would know what to look out for should this ever happen but it was happening so quickly, "…Head…spinning…date…rape…drug," she whispered. Then the world went back as she heard panicked whispers as someone flited her up.
Minako collapsed quickly, it was only seconds after she grabbed Asano that she fell. Cradling her in her arms, Gakuhō frowned, he had been teasing her quite a lot and Mori told him her blood pressure was high and her blood work was out of sorts. He didn't think he pushed her this far though, he had been watching her and backing off when he got too worried. Even pulling Asano off of her when he felt she was endanger of an attack, "Minako, what wrong?" he questioned calmly.
She looked up, but her eyes were so dilated, "…Head…spinning…date…rape…drug," she whispered.
Frowning, he gazed at her surprised, the date rape drug. Then this wasn't her heart, she had been drugged by someone. Standing up with her, he frowned, first thing first, he needed to make sure that was indeed going on and she wasn't experiencing something else. "Asano, come," he commanded Gakushū, heading toward the car with his son on his heels he whispered to his driver before climbing into the back of the car with Asano.
It was a quick trip to the hospital and Minako was taken immediately. Telling them what had happened and Minako's suspicions he backed off and sent Izaya a message. He would call Mori once he got the results of whatever this was. "Did she say date rape?" questioned Asano.
Looking over, he found Asano gazing off confused, "Yes…Izaya must have given it to her before to let her know what to look for should she receive it. I imagine whoever slipped it to her has never given it before…men usually give enough to women to make them disoriented so they can lead them off. Whoever gave it to Minako slipped her too much…if that is indeed what she was given," he said.
Frowning, Asano looked over, "…You don't think it was me?" he questioned.
Looking over, Gakuhō frowned, "Should I be under the assumption it was you?" he questioned him.
The boy needed to watch what he said, if he started talking like that he would make himself a suspect even more than he already was. He knew though, his son wouldn't do this. First off, he wasn't stupid enough to overdose her. He also was instilled with some manners and respect, his mother made sure he knew to never take advantage of a woman, even if he wanted to hit her. He wouldn't dare disobey his mother, his wife could be quite dangerous herself when she needed to be.
Nowhere near the dangerous Maria could be, but a force of her own.
Crossing his arms, Asano ignored him and began to work things out, "I was with her, most would assume me first…we left the table once but new drinks were brought so it had to be the staff…there were only waitresses though and I doubt any of them would want to rape her. Unless they were doing it for someone, or if someone in the kitchen did it. Minako claimed to be on good terms with the café though," he said, good enough that they would lie for her.
He only saw friendly smiles thrown her way too.
Watching his son try to work out the mystery, Gakuhō sighed, there were too many possibilities for him to narrow this down and they couldn't even confirm she was the intended target. She could have received it through accident, "It's possible for someone outside of the staff to drug her as well; she may not even be the target. So it doesn't really matter, if it happens again then you worry. For now, we make sure there will be no ill effects and make sure that she was drugged and that this isn't something else. No need to stress over it," he said to the point.
It was close to an hour before they finally got any answers. Sitting in Minako's hospital room he listened to the heart monitor and Minako's breathing coupled with Izaya's phone. He had been texting both Mori and Makoto nonstop since he got here. Hearing the door finally open, both he and Izaya stood when the doctor finally entered. Sighing, the man frowned, "It's just like she thought, she was given the date rape drug," he said passing over the paperwork to Izaya.
There was that familiarity between the hospital and their family.
Watching Izaya for a minute, the doctor nodded over to Minako, "She can stay the night if you're concerned but there's no need too. She's fine and just needs to sleep this off," said the doctor.
Before Izaya could speak up though, Minako's voice broke through as she sat up, "…I wanna go home," she muttered.
Looking back surprised, Izaya walked over, "You sure?" he asked her.
Turning to her brother, she scowled, "I wanna go home," she said again.
Smiling, Izaya nodded, "Fine, fine, we'll go home I'll call a cab," he said.
Clearing his throat, Gakuhō smiled, "I don't mind giving you a ride," he said casually.
Shaking her head, Minako looked over at Izaya with a pitiful expression, "Piggyback," she muttered.
Frowning, Izaya gazed at her and sighed, "Piggyback…do you want me to carry you all the way home, geez you such a kid! You know you're not light anymore, getting pretty fat," he muttered earning a scorching glare from Minako. Sighing again, he nodded, "Fine, I'll carry you home since you got drugged, but you need to grow up," he said casually.
Watching the siblings, Asano frowned, Izaya was acting like it was a pain but you could tell he didn't seem to mind. Minako, she was acting rather childish though. Not that he would fault her for it after all she did just get drugged. Staying in his spot, he didn't move an inch as Izaya and his father left the room to do paperwork and discuss whether she would be in school tomorrow.
Watching them leave, he frowned, should he say something? Would she accuse him? Hearing her move again he watched her lay back down and reach up to lightly hit her head. She must still be under the influence of the drug, "Asano-san?" she muttered.
Frowning, he got up and slowly made his way over, "…What is it?" he questioned unsure.
"…Sorry…" she muttered.
Looking at her like she was crazy, he frowned, "Sorry for what?" he questioned confused.
Chuckling, she looked at him with blurry eyes, "It was a hassle right," she questioned.
Sighing, he shook his head, "You're a special kind of stupid aren't you?" he asked annoyed. What was she apologizing for? She was the victim in all of this. If anything someone should be apologizing to her for all of this! He should have been looking out or something, he didn't know how he should have known but it just felt like he should have been on the lookout.
Why it even happened was still confusing to him.
Hearing her let out another laugh, he looked down and blushed, she had such a serene look on her face and a small smile that seemed to light up the room, "I know it sounds strange…but I'm so use to collapsing…I can't help but say it. I'm always causing my brother trouble…Rio too. I can't even count on my fingers how many times I've done that to them," she muttered pitifully.
Looking away embarrassed, he frowned and wondered what to say. He wanted to reassure her that he wasn't mad and that she wasn't at fault, "…Don't worry about it. I'm just glad I was with you when you collapsed. It would have been bad if you had been alone. I hate to think some pervert finding you, I'm sure Rio and your brother feel the same. Even if it's a hassle, it's not your fault. If you act guilty you'll only cause trouble for them. So just shut up and thank them, if you want to make up for it just do something nice for them," he said unsure of what he was even saying.
Getting no answer he looked back and found she had fallen back to sleep. Gazing at her slumbering face he felt another blush, she actually looked a little cute. Reaching over, he brushed away some hair from her mouth. She was drooling a little, "That's attractive!" he snorted. Hearing the door open, he jumped and pulled away from her quickly.
"Asano…let's go," said the chairman waving for him to follow.
Nodding, he grabbed his bag and quickly followed him out. Before he could leave though he was stopped by Izaya who grabbed his shoulder, "Don't worry about this…she's tougher than she looks and thanks for trying to think who it could have been. This has actually been happening all over, so I wouldn't think too hard about it," he said lightly before heading in. Nodding, he frowned, he really wasn't going to accuse him. Neither did Minako, he had been worried he was going to get accused by both of them. Yet both just passed if off as an accident. Minako…she wasn't as annoying as he thought she was. She was also just a little cute. Still…he didn't want to be married to her, he wanted to choose his own fate.
He didn't want his future to be controlled just like her.
Sighing as he made his way toward home, Izaya frowned as he headed toward their house. Minako could be such a baby at times but…he just couldn't tell her no when she looked so pitiful. Still, she was drooling! "You are so lucky I love you!" he snapped. Slowly making his way through the streets he could feel everyone's eyes on the two of them. They certainly were a sight to be seen. A blond middle school student being carried like a little kid, it didn't help that she was drooling. Plus he knew what he looked like. A shady delinquent up to no good, he wouldn't be surprised if he got pulled over by the police soon…it had happened before. Finally going down the road that lead them toward home he frowned, there had been some changes to this road. It had been quite some time since he came down this way. Not since his high school days to be honest, there were some new houses up along with stores.
Pausing at a fork in the road, Izaya let out a groan and shifted Minako up higher. Thank goodness they were nearly home, her drool was beginning to soak through. "I should take a picture of you and send it to that boy you like!" he threaten her silently. All she did was give him a snore.
"Blondie?" questioned someone.
Frowning, Izaya looked over and found a flower vendor unloading flowers from a white van, "…Excuse me?" he asked with a raised eyebrow. The man held a tub of long steamed roses, he was rather medium height and fairly thin. He had a pretty easy going face that was framed by dirty blond hair, more brown that blond.
A suspicious look touched the man as he eyed him, "What are you doing with blondie?" he questioned him with a cautious expression.
Sighing, Izaya rolled his eyes, it would seem Minako made friends with a flower vendor; "I'm her brother! She wanted a piggyback ride and fell asleep…how the hell do you know my sister?" he questioned him annoyed. He was not in the mood to convince some random guy she knew he was okay and not carting her off to rape her. He really wished he looked more like her like Makoto.
Looking at him surprised, a smile touched the vendor lightening up his face, "Oh your blondie's brother! I apologize! I should have known you two look a bit alike," he said laughing easily.
'Well that was a first,' Izaya thought. No one had ever said he looked like Minako. Chatting with the strange man for a couple more minutes, he bided him goodbye and continued down the road with the man's eyes on his back. Watching both brother and sister disappear, the vendor smiled, "The first of many…Minako-chan!" he said happily.
I hope you enjoyed! Also just in case you didn't get it, the flower vendor...that is the God of Death!