Swish. Swish.
"Damn this…" Misaki slowly cussed under her breath as she tightened her grip around the broomstick sweeping faster "Who knew Universities gave punishments if you messed around?"
"Miyabigaoka is a little different when it selects its rules and regulations. They are set in such a way so that the rich kids here learn the manners they need and don't forget" The raven haired girl's partner in crime replied as he sweeped the dry leaves along with her.
Ignored was what he got when the raven haired girl turned the other side and continued sweeping ocassionally tucking loose strands of her hair behind her ear as she huffed.
The blonde model's eyebrows furrowed as he looked at her. She maybe a mess , a flirt , a troublemaker but she was diligent about her work. If she was punished for something she had done , she accepted it. Unlike him. He was all set about going home when he had seen her here completing her share of punishment. And something made him join her as he saw her sweeping the whole of Miyabigaoka's ground by herself.
"The silent treatment , huh?"
Silence.
"I didn't even do anything"
Sil-ence.
"Maybe I did. But both of us were at fault"
Si-freaking-lence.
"Hey Ayuzawa? How many calories does someone lose when they make out?"
This grabbed the raven haired beauty's attention as she turned and gave the emerald eyed guy an incredulous glare "The hell?"
"Atleast you are talking" Takumi smirked.
"Sure. And I will sweep you off with all this dust if you ask me such ridiculous things again"
"I knew Ayuzawa was capable of sweeping me off my feet"
A few broken sticks later , Misaki sprawled out on the ground "This ground is too huge to sweep. It'll take decades if I do it"
"I am also sweeping" Takumi pointed out.
"Your work is negligible. It's already 4'O clock" Misaki cried.
Takumi rolled his eyes and took his phone out, dialling a number. A few rings later the phone on the other side was lifted.
"Takumi? What's up?"
"I need help Tora. This stupid punishment is too much"
Tora laughed on the other side as a vein popped on Takumi's forehead "Enjoying with Miss Ayuzawa? Both of you deserved it after what you guys did"
"I get it , okay?" Takumi sighed as he glanced at Misaki who was getting up "But how many smiles and compliments did it take you to convince the teacher?"
"Very few. Infact it was surprisingly very easy"
"Then convince her to take it back. I am done"
"She can't take it back"
"Why not?"
"Well cause she wasn't the one who put the punishment on you. If you forgot , the punishment is decided and confirmed by the Miyabigaoka Student Council regarding such trivial matters. Which means.."
"Tora. I promise when I see you , I will make you apologize for every little plan you have ever ployed"
"But Takumi. That way it wouldn't be fun right?"
"I am leaving. Right now"
"As you please. I am surprised you stopped though. Did Ayuzawa have that much effect on you?"
"Yeah. As much effect as Chiyo - san has on you" Takumi smirked knowning he had managed to shut his friend up even if it was for a little moment.
"Don't try Takumi. I'll not forget about all the things that happened today even if I get amnesia"
"If you ever get amnesia , I'll make sure to tell Chiyo - san to run away"
"Shut up and thanks for sweeping" Tora laughed as he hung up and gave a thumbsup to Kuuga.
"You really like playing cupid don't you?" Kanou asked as he fiddled with the console in hand tossing another potato chip in his mouth keeping his eyes on the screen.
"Ayuzawa reminds me a lot of Rhea , doesn't she? Headstrong and determined. A tease yet diligent" Kuuga remarked.
"Don't mention her" Tora's eyes flashed "Ever"
"Tora" Kanou scolded "Get over it. She's gone and she's never coming back. And it's no secret you sent her away after what she did"
"She's gone , Kanou. Not disappeared. You know that Takumi is still infatuated" Hinata stated , shrugging.
"Isn't that the whole purpose of making him fall for Ayuzawa? So , that he gets over Rhea?" Kuuga shrugged.
"Rhea Castillo was a prodigy , right? Excellent at academics and sports. Could flirt with you as much as you did and always knew what she was doing"
"How did Takumi even meet her?"
"Social gathering. Takumi and her going out was one thing Takumi's family appreciated him for"
"And them going seperate ways is another reason for his family to hate him"
"You think Ayuzawa and him could ever get together?"
"Believe me when I say this" The Student Council President pushed his chair back and stood up , stretching "I'll not do anything and they'll fall in love themselves"
"Tora" The blonde pop idol smirked "I can't believe that you can play cupid and make everyone fall in relationships but when it comes to Chiyo - san , you are-"
Kuuga ducked just as the organizing folder was thrown at him.
"Let's go" The blonde haired gentleman grabbed the wrist of the amber eyed girl "Put those brooms away. We don't have to do this"
Misaki pulled her wrist away "Don't get too touchy , Mister. You might not be able to pull away" She smirked.
"Girl. Don't tempt me"
"Oh Yeah?. What are you going to do? Make me fall in love with you?"
'Really Takumi? Will I fall in love with you because of this?'
The raven haired beauty's brows furrowed and eyes narrowed as Takumi's expression went blank and his eyes lost their shine. When he lifted his head to look at her , Misaki almost regretted saying anything and was about to apologize when he turned around.
"Let's go. Let me drop you home. It's late"
Knock knock
"Come in!"
The door slowly opened and amber eyes peeked in slowly , the small scar next to his eye getting noticed first "Sir?"
The bespectacled man behind the desk looked up , eyes lighting up in recognition "Ayuzawa! Come in!"
Gulping and slowly closing the door behind him , the raven haired man made his way closer to the person behind the desk anticipating every possibility of getting yelled at.
"Sit sit!" The over enthusiasm of his boss made Ayuzawa Sakuya wonder what in the actual hell was going on.
Taking a seat slowly , he pulled the chair forward and sat down fiddling with his fingers as he nervously looked at his boss.
"Let's start right away" The bespectacled man shut his laptop and folded his arms with elbows resting on the armrest.
"S-sure"
"It's always a pleasure to have you around , Ayuzawa. And I know you have always done your work diligently. So..here it is" Passing an envelope to the very confused employee , the employer smiled "Go ahead. Take it"
With a glance in his boss' direction , Sakuya proceeded to open the envelope followed by the neatly folded paper.
Promotion letter
Eyes widening and heart almost throbbing out of his chest Sakuya smiled and looked at his boss' direction who was also smiling.
"Congratulations on your promotion Ayuzawa. The boss and I had been discussing it for a while now and we have finally reached to this conclusion"
"T-Thank you so much , Sir"
"Well. Don't get too happy. I hope you know higher positions means higher responsibilities which equal to more hours of work and effort"
"I am willing to do it Sir!" Sakuya was grinning from ear to ear by now. All he wanted to do now was get home and tell Minako about this! Scratch that! He wanted to let Misaki and Suzuna know about it first! He wanted to make his family proud.
"Now now. I have one more proposal for you"
"Y-Yes?"
"You know our foreign team is working to expand the trade of our products in Europe. And we haven't been able to make much progress in it. I want you to lead our next program which is going to be as long as a year and a half. If this is successful..you can be sure for another promotion in
"O-O-Oh?"
"Or …" He let it hang in air for a while before resuming to speak "You could stay here. Work under other people and reduce your chances of proving yourself"
"N-No Sir. I am willing to work for the 'Foreign Trades' Department. I will definitely not let you down"
"That's great" The bespectacled man spoke , beaming at Sakuya "So when do you want to take over?"
"Whenever the company's ready for me" The brown haired man laughed.
"We'll give you some time to shift and everything cause well shifting to another city is a little troubleso-"
"Wait..what?"
"You are willing to take over right?"
"Yes Sir. But shift?"
"Oh!" His boss laughed and slightly hit his forehead "You must have not realized. I wasn't talking about the trades department we have here. I meant for you to take over the main one"
"Uh..but that is-"
"-That's right. The one we have in Kyoto"
"You really don't have to take the pain of dropping me home" The raven haired girl prodded for the nth time.
"Like I said before , not a bother"
"Okay then. I will be straightforward now that I am tired of this. Leave. I don't want you following me all the way home"
The emerald eyed model laughed "Then ignore me like I am a stalker"
"Ahem. If I could ignore you , I would have done it as soon as we stepped out of the campus. But you make doing that also a hard job"
"I am just curious as to where you live"
"Don't talk as if I am taking you home on my own free will. You are stalking me and now that I know , go home!"
"I have nothing better to do anyway. Might as well pay you a visit"
The raven haired girl face palmed "You pay someone who isn't with you a visit not someone you are walking home with. Besides what are we , friends? That you are paying me a visit?"
"Geez. Calm it. You are overreacting"
"That's cause if my family finds out.." Misaki muttered before gulping.
"Said something?"
"Leave me alone!" Misaki cried swinging her bag at him.
Takumi laughed as he dodged it "If I would have know your house is that far , I would have drove you down in my car"
"You have a car?!"
"Yep. Two infact. I got-" His phone ringing suddenly made him stop and dig for it in his pants "Excuse me. Hello?"
"Excuse you" Misaki rolled her eyes as she started to get ready to run.
"What? TORA!" His sudden shout made Misaki jump in fright and then proceed to give Takumi the stink eye "Why the hell are you-" He glanced at Misaki "I'll call you back in a minute"
"All good?" Misaki asked out of pure courtesy.
He wanted to scream in her ear - No! But decided against it and smirked "Will you help me make it good?"
Misaki grinned and placed her palm on his cheek before swatting him away "Get out of my sight now , Rich Pants"
"You must really hate guys huh?"
"I…" Misaki's eyes dangerously flashed "Despise them"
"Tell that to me again a few months later. Later" With a two finger salute , he walked away.
"What is with this idiot?" Misaki looked around and was surprised to find herself only a block away from home and silently sighed.
Entering her house , she heard more voices than she expected and she was guessing someone was home. Taking a peek inside , she saw her Dad , Mom and sister sitting around the dining table , beaming at each other.
"Hello. I am back" Misaki smiled , dropping her bag on the floor and taking a seat next to her Mom "What makes everyone so happy?"
"Dad's promotion does" Suzuna smiled.
"Promotion?! Oh My God! Congrats Dad!" Immediately getting up she ran around the table and hugged her Dad "I am so proud of you!"
Her Dad smiled hesitantly before patting Misaki and glancing at his wife's direction who nodded.
"Misaki. You would like to sit for what's coming next.." Minako tried smiling but failed.
"What's wrong , Mom?"
Sakuya gulped before talking "Because of this promotion..we have to shift to Kyoto"
Misaki felt as if all the breath in her lungs had been taken away suddenly.
"What?!"
"That's right..you have to transfer from Miyabigaoka"
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