Sakusa groggily walked into school. It was a cold day, and it had been raining quite heavily. Thankfully, she'd borrowed an umbrella which blocked out most of the rain. She mopped her face with the back of her sleeve and ran her fingers through her hair. It was sleek and wet, just like it always was when she came out of a hot shower. Another luxury she had only just began to adore.
She found herself yearning for Karma. Her heart tugged towards him even though they'd only been apart for a night. But she knew it could never be true; she was a peasant with no humanity whatsoever, and he was a hot, rich, famous guy with parents who'd probably look down at her in disgust. It could never happen - could it? She shook her head. No, she had to stop thinking about it.
Just as she was about to head to class, she was overwhelmed by an inordinate force. She felt someone hold her by the waist and back her to a wall. She felt the boy's lips meet her own with such a hunger that she couldn't pull away. Students watched in surprise as they passed by. Some stood and took pictures. Sakusa felt her face turn red as she forced herself out of the kiss.
The boy's face was shadowed by his ominous red hair, his amber eyes glittering. "Karma-kun!" Sakusa hissed, "What are you doing?" Karma merely smiled.
"We're a couple now, aren't we? We're allowed to do this," Karma replied in a cheerful tone, his eyes glinted. "You don't like it?"
Sakusa gritted her teeth. "No. It's just- we can't. You don't even know how many girls like you and I'm.. I'm just a nobody. I don't deserve to be with you. You're top class. I'm at the bottom of the barrel, Karma-kun. And the government is after me. You'll be in danger. I don't what it was yesterday, but we just can't, Karma-kun," her voice broke. "I'm the opposite of you. You deserve more."
There was a silence. "Stop caring about everyone else. This isn't about them. This is about you," Karma said fiercely, "Don't go comparing yourself to anyone else. You're just as good, if not better. You have to choose. Don't let anyone else boss you around. I will go, if you want me to. But until you tell me what you really want, I'm not going to do anything. It's between you and me - no one else."
They were so close together now. Sakusa could feel his warmth that she'd so longed for. Their bodies were pressed against each other. The small gap that had been between them, was now gone.
"People are watching," Sakusa murmured.
"And we don't care."
Sakusa lifted her head and gazed into Karma's amber glowing eyes. They were so full of fierce love. She'd never seen such intense orbs. She couldn't stop gazing. Tears blurred her vision and she gave a small laugh. "I want you, Karma-kun. I really want you. With all my heart."
Karma's hard expression broke into a soft grin. "Thank you. I would've cried to sleep tonight if you had rejected me," he joked teasingly. The pair was just about to separate and head to their next class when they felt a storm behind them. Sakusa's eyes found the source of the storm and her eyes widened in fright. Karma, seeing her terrified face, whipped around to meet Horiki.
"You're with him now?!" she roared, "And I thought we were going to be friends! Well, I guess not! You betrayed me, Sakusa-san! And I'm going to get you back, you piece of crap!" The hallway echoed with her furious energy.
Karma edged in front of Sakusa, his hands ready to fight although in his pockets. A scowl grew on his face. If there was one person he hated most in the school, it would be Horiki Hana. First-year diva. That was his description of her. And it wouldn't ever change. "Go away, Horiki. Our relationship has nothing to do with you. And didn't I already tell you that you had no chance with me? I told you that with Sakusa-san in mind, you know."
Her snarl was ferocious and feral. "Real good strategy to have your boyfriend there to protect you. Well it's too bad, isn't it? Don't worry, I will get my revenge." She stormed off, leaving a trail of terrified and annoyed students in her wake. If she had a reputation for being nice before, it was definitely gone now.