Chapter 1: Week 1

(Can we! still be! friends! I love the nightcore version of that song. A certain anime inspired this one, the plot is identical to this one with changes later on. I know someone who reads my stories knows this anime. Once I get enough, I'll put it in the thumbnail. I love it when you guys review where ideas or inspiration came from. :) I hope you all enjoy the story!)

{Rui's Point of View}

-Monday-

[September 23rd, 2005]

(Richardson High School)

"Rui... I knew the plan was a bad idea."

"I'm sorry Derek..."

"You're the reason they split our group up. Jay is in room 305D, me and Anthony are in 201B, and you're in..?"

"...234A..."

"Yeah... and that's your own fault. Peace. Homeroom will start soon."

...I'm Rui, a 16 year old male human attending Richardson High School. Last year my friends and I pulled a prank on the faculty... it went badly. The principal threatened to expel us if we did anything like that again. I didn't care at the time, but then this new school year started and they separated us on purpose. Being the one who came up with the prank, I was blamed for it. I accepted it... after all, we'd be in the same homeroom if it wasn't for me. I know my friends don't hate me... but they've been very distant. I don't have any other friends... I just... want a new one to talk to...

The Froslass sitting in front of me whispered to another girl, "Isn't that Silvia?"

The girl whispered back, "Yeah... look at her sitting alone, acting so cold towards everyone. I hear she doesn't have any friends."

I glanced over to see a gardevoir sitting at her desk, staring at a book, completely ignorant to everyone around her. It's as if she doesn't want to believe everyone is there. Wait, someone's approaching her...

It was another gardevoir, "Um... Silvia. I hear you're really good at math, could you tut-"

Silvia stood up abruptly and left the room, saying, "No, I can't."

Everyone watched as Silvia left the room and the girl she rejected help to went towards her friends, "I knew she'd say no."

"She's so mean and cold all the time, no wonder she doesn't have any friends."

I stared at the door for a bit before looking out the window. I looked at the sky, seeing the clouds moving together towards... what, I wondered. No one in our class talked to me since me and my friends never grew up with them. In our old region, it was so much nicer... Yeah, it snowed a lot, but the pure white snow on the mountains and forests made it look... beautiful. I miss all the friends we had there, but our school thought it would be great for us to represent them by sending us here. I have no idea why they even sent Jay, the guy is about as smart as a pile of rocks. Hell... none of us was top ten in our school... I mean... I think I could have been if I tried, but I didn't. Then again, maybe the school just wanted to get rid of us for some reason. Who knows...

I sat there in my desk listening to music using my headphones. They're a small headset style headphones yellow in color, with a black band that conceals it in my black messy straight hair. My hair is long enough to cover some of my forehead with strands coming across my eyes. I have to brush it aside ever once in a while, as embarrassing as that is. All four of us are white, not much sun in a winter region that snows almost every week. I still wear a zip-up sweater over my shirts, sometimes with the hoodie up to hide my face. All my sweaters are either grey, black, or white. I wear a button-up shirt underneath my sweater as per the school dress code, with either dress pants or shorts for days we have gym. The school can be a little strict, but since I like wearing my sweater with the appropriate clothes underneath, they let it pass. I wasn't that good at sports, my grades are pretty average since I don't try, and now I can't hang out with my friends since they're mad at me... I'm not that tall either, so the other guys make me look so short...

Our Homeroom Teacher came in with Silvia following, "Alright class, everyone quiet down and take your seats."

I watched Silvia sit at her desk and stare seriously into her notebook. The teacher began taking attendance, but that became background noise as I stared at Silvia, wondering what was up with her. Why is she so distant from everyone? She was like this last year too. Everyone just avoids her or she just denies anyone that approaches her. One of the jobs we as students are responsible for, is turning in our notebooks. The faculty collects them every Monday afternoon, checks them for anything interesting, and then hands them back Tuesday morning. Our Homeroom teacher needed to go to a meeting, so two students were chosen to deliver the notebooks.

-Last Period on Monday-

(Homeroom)

Our Homeroom Teacher, his name is Mr. Takanashi, a very tall and serious teacher. He only smiles whenever it's the school festival or if the whole class did well. On the first day back, he spoke to me about the prank and demanded to know why I did it. I told him why and he just shook his head in disappointment. I never felt so bad honestly... like I disappointed someone I was trying to impress. He told me not to do anything ridiculous or childish in class or their will be severe consequences.

He stood up, coughing to get our attention, "Alright, the final bell is going to be ringing soon so everyone pass up your notebooks. Also, I'll say the names of the two students I'll be relying on to bring the notebooks to the faculty room. The two students are Silvia Florv and Rui Santos. Got it?"

I raised my hand, getting called on, "Where's the faculty room?"

He said, "Just follow Silvia, she knows where it is."

I glanced at Silvia to see her looking inside at her pocketbook with that same blank serious expression. I felt nervous... wondering what she's like when no one is around. Will she mean, or will she be kinder? I'm going to get my answer soon since everyone passed up their notebooks and Mr. Takanashi marked our attendance again. Time started going slower for me as I stared at her until I heard whispers.

"Rui and Silvia? I mean... they're both pretty creepy. I mean... look at him in his sweater. He wears it all the time, does he even wash it?"

"I think he does, but he's kind of cute when he's playing sports. Other than that he's quiet and I hear rumors that he likes to go in girl's bathrooms."

"Ew... what a creep."

I shook my head, looking at Silvia again. She didn't look like she cared at all. While everyone gathered their things to leave, I sat there waiting for the teacher to finish separating the notebooks into two piles. Silvia put all her things away, waiting patiently until everyone was gone. That's when I got up and walked over to the desk. Mr. Takanashi gave me my half, glaring at me as a hint not to try anything funny. I took the pile and held it, waiting for Silvia, who got her pile immediately and led the way without a word. While following her, she ended up tripping slightly and dropped some of the notebooks on the ground.

She whispered, "Oh..."

I knelt down to help her pick them up, "Here, I'll help you."

She whispered back, "Thanks..."

Once her pile is stable, we continued our journey to the faculty room. Our Math Teacher is there, and she took the notebooks from us happily. With a curt nod, we were allowed to leave and I was alone with Silvia... I still followed her... even though I shouldn't have.

She glanced back at me, "Why are you following me? Go home."

I looked at her eyes, "Why are you always alone?"

She looked ahead, "That's none of your business."

I gently grabbed her hand, "Wait... I want to be your friend!"

She looked at me in shock before looking down to hide her eyes, whispering, "Sorry... I appreciate it... but that's just not possible."

She walked off, leaving me there wondering why she appreciated it if she's going to say no? That, to me, just doesn't make any sense...

-Tuesday-

(Math Class)

Since Homeroom is the room we have all our classes in, we sit in the same seats every day. I looked at Silvia and the clock, seeing it tick towards lunch at 12:30 p.m. I always wondered where Silvia went for lunch since she disappears and no one knows where she exactly goes. It's against school rules to leave the school grounds until school is over. For lunch, I used to go to the vending machines with my friends, but ever since the prank, we've been very distant. Ever since she said no, I've been wondering why. I know it's none of my business, but... I just yearn to know.

The bell rang, "Okay everyone, meet back here in an hour."

I watched Silvia get up and leave the room. I pulled out my lunch, a small sandwich I made at home, and was about to unwrap it... but I was tired of eating alone. So I got up, gathered my belongings and left the room, looking for a sign as to where Silvia went. I watched two girls walk past me, whispering to each other.

"Did you see Silvia go up those stairs?"

"Yeah, isn't that the way to the roof?"

"I think so, but isn't the door locked?"

I started heading for the room, walking up 3 flights of stairs before reaching the door. I hesitantly reached for the bar used as a door handle and pulled it open. I felt a nice warm breeze as I stepped outside and could see the entire town we lived in. A large portion of the city is accessible through subways with a large river running between it, as if separating the city in half. I live past that river... about 50 minutes of walking from the school. So I just take the subway instead, which is fast, cheap since it's free for students, and helps me with my shyness around people.

I heard a gasp and looked to see Silvia eating her lunch alone, "Why are you up here?"

I walked towards her, "I just wanted to see if I could eat up here. I know you said we can't be friends, but is it alright if I eat with you?"

Silvia looked at me with a glare for a moment... then she softened and lowered her gaze to her lunch, "Sure..."

I sat next to her, not too close, but not to far either, "What are you eating?"

Silvia blushed, "My mother made meatloaf with mashed potatoes and corn. there's even a little bit of gravy..."

I looked at it, "That looks amazing!"

Silvia smiled a bit, "Yeah... my mother knows how to cook very well."

I looked at my sandwich, "I make my own lunches, my parents don't cook for me anymore."

Silvia asked me, "Why?"

I sighed, frowning a bit, "I live alone here. They left to go back home and got divorced. In fact... I haven't received one word from them since their divorce. I only get child support money every two weeks..."

Silvia looked sad, "I'm sorry..."

I shook my head, "It's okay..."

Silvia looked at me, "What... kind of sandwich is it?"

I looked at my unimpressive sandwich, "It's just cheese with sliced meat. I'm not sure what kind."

Silvia ate some of her food, "Do you... want some of my meatloaf?"

I blushed a bit, "I can't do that... that's mooching off a stranger."

Silvia smiled at me, something no one has seen at this school, "I'll take a bit of your sandwich then!"

I bit my lip, "Okay..."

I tore off a piece and gave it to her as she used her fork to feed me a piece, "Hey, open your mouth."

I blushed more noticeably, "I can't, you're going to use it."

Silvia rolled her eyes, "Just eat it, this isn't going to kill me."

I ate off her fork, enjoying how well cooked the meatloaf is. I savored it for a moment before swallowing and smiling at her. She smiled back, looking down at her food and we ate in silence for a couple minutes.

Then I asked her, "What's your favorite class?"

Silvia thought about it before answering me, "Math."

I raised a brow, "Math?"

Silvia smiled, "I loved math because it's like a puzzle to me. The answer is hidden in there and you have to follow the correct steps."

I thought about it, "I guess you're kind of right when you put it like that."

Silvia looked at me, "What's your favorite?"

I chuckled a bit, "None of them."

Silvia laughed, "Come on, there has to be one you like."

I leaned back onto the fence behind me, "Well... I kind of like math and science... Not like you do when it comes to math though. I just love being right when I want to be..."

Silvia chuckled, "You're wrong when you want to be? I find that hard to believe."

I smiled at her, "Oh, so now you're making fun of me?"

Silvia put her container away, "I guess so."

I looked up, "Doesn't that make us friends?"

Silvia froze for a moment, "What do you mean?"

I turned my gaze towards her, "Well, we ate together and talked without any problems."

Silvia hugged her knees, "I can't make friends..."

I asked her, "Why?"

She stood up and left, "I'm sorry, I have to go."

I frowned, watching her leave, "I really enjoyed talking to you..."

-Thursday-

I tried talking to Silvia while eating lunch on Wednesday... but she ignored me as she ate. I gave up quickly and we just went back to class separately. Today, I instead went to the vending machines, seeing Jay there to greet me.

He said, "Hey... man."

I looked at him, feigning a smile, "Hey..."

We stood there awkwardly, "So... how's it been?"

I shrugged, "Crappy..."

Jay put some money in the vending machine, "You okay? I heard about your parents."

I shrugged, "How can I be okay? My parents don't speak to me..."

Jay looked at me after getting a soda can from the vending machine, "You get money though... right?"

I nodded slowly, "Yes..."

Jay pat my back, "Then that means they care, peace man."

Jay walked past me, leaving me there alone before I headed up to the roof. Silvia looked surprised to see me, but didn't say anything. I sat next to her again and ate my lunch. She glanced at me periodically as if she wanted to say something.

Then she spoke, "You're so persistent."

I took a bite out of my sandwich, "I don't have any friends..."

She flinched, "No... you do."

I shook my head, "After the prank we pulled, my friends are isolating me as a punishment."

Silvia stopped eating, "...Do you... want to go get something to drink after school?"

I looked at her, a bit shocked, "As in... as friends?"

Silvia looked unsure... but nodded, "Yes."

I smiled a bit, "Then yes!"

Silvia smiled, pulling out a flier for a new cafe, "I got this today on my way to school, it's apparently a new cafe!"

I looked over the flier, seeing a variety of chocolate drinks and coffee. Even sweets were sold there and it made my sweet tooth ache for some. I agreed to it and Silvia jumped up in happiness. She said we'd leave separately but meet up at a nearby subway. I was confused by this, but I think I can understand why. There are a lot of rumors and other unkind things being said about her throughout the school over her anti-social tendencies. I guess she feels that if I'm seen talking to her, other students will start a lot more rumors about me. I already have a few, so having new ones will just cause me unneeded stress or ridicule.

-After School Thursday-

Silvia and I met up at the subway station as planned, leaving immediately since Silvia looked so excited, "You're paying right?"

I shook my head, "You pay for yourself. We're not dating you moocher."

Silvia frowned, "Aw..."

I felt bad from her frown, so I gave in, "Fine... I'll pay for you."

Silvia hugged my arm, "YAY! Thank you!"

I smiled a bit, blushing as she pulled my arm, demanding us to get there faster. Neither of us knew where it is located, so it took an hour just to find. Everyone looked at us a little weird since she's a gardevoir and I'm a human. We ignored them, ordering chocolate milkshakes. I drank mine first and watched her struggle with brain freezes.

I started giggling, "You can't handle the cold?"

I stabbed my straw in hers and started drinking, so she freaking out, "Hey! Don't drink mine!"

I pulled my straw out, laughing a bit but immediately felt bad when some of her milkshake dripped out of my straw onto the table. I started cleaning it, smiling a bit as Silvia continued drinking, watching me. The other people in the cafe minded their own business and it was a small spill so I cleaned it up quickly.

Silvia looked at her drink sadly, "I wish I could remember this..."

I looked at her, "Why won't you remember it? Was it... that bad?"

Silvia blushed, waving her arms, "No! This... this made me so happy..."

I smiled at her, "My name is Rui Santos, I'd like for us to be friends."

Silvia smiled into her milkshake, "I won't remember you... but today was fun..."

I looked at her eyes, seeing they were hiding a bit of fear, "What is it?"

Silvia frowned, hiding her eyes, "Every Monday... I lose all my memories of my friends..."

I flinched, "What? How?"

Silvia shook her head, "I don't know all the details, but when I was little, I was in an accident, and since then, I wasn't able to remember any of my friends every Monday."

I smiled at her, "It's been so long since you've had a friend, who knows, maybe you will remember me?"

Silvia didn't look convinced but she put on a brave smile, "Yeah, maybe I will!"

-Monday-

If I'm honest, I felt so nervous to see Silvia after what she said. I was hoping she was joking, or lying, but that couldn't be true. Friday we ate lunch together again and said our goodbyes before going home for the weekend. The entire weekend, I stared at my phone, wishing I asked for her number so we could hang out on the weekend. I hate being home alone in my small apartment. My support money came in, so I added it to my savings, giving me a hefty amount to live on. Every time I went to sleep, I couldn't help but just pray that she'd remember me. So my heart began to race faster with every step towards our Homeroom. I saw her go in first and walked in, feeling my nervousness build up as I approached her.

I greeted her with a smile, "Hi Silvia."

She looked at me, her eyes reflecting that she did not in fact know me as she said, "Uh... who are you?"

It was then I realized that she wasn't joking. In her eyes I just knew... she had truly forgotten about me and everyone started laughing at me. It was a joke to them because it looked like she just rejected me before I asked her out. I just went back to my seat and sat there, holding my head in worry since I just lost my friend...

(that's the end of the first chapter, I hope you guys enjoyed it far more than my other new story. For this story, it will revolve around the days of each week leading up to Monday and her memory being erased. Please review, follow, and favorite to support my story! ^_^)