The ravenette was staring dumbly at the girl in front as she realized what she had just said. Takumi Walker was interested in her..?
Woah woah woah. What in the actual hell is this girl talking about?
"Misaki!" Sakura and Shizuko joined her on the table and noticed the new edition and slightly bowed as they , like Misaki , immediately recognized her as the new girl who everyone was talking about.
"Hi there" The turquoise eyed girl smiled , shaking their hands "I am Sakurai Chiyo"
"Sakurai…" The salmon haired girl's brows furrowed before they rose high in surprise "Don't tell me.."
"I am Igarashi Tora's fiancee. That's also one of my identities now" At this her smile faltered like she wasn't really happy about it. When she looked up and realized that the salmon haired girl was still confused , she laughed "How else do people know me as...Oh? Sakurai Kuuga's cousin"
"Right" Sakura nodded , taking a seat next to Misaki who was still bewildered "I am Hanazono Sakura"
"Kaga Shizuko"
"Nice to meet both of you" The navy blue haired girl smiled "I am presuming you are Misaki's friends?"
"Yeah-"
"I...have classes to attend earlier than you guys so I'll be leaving first!" Misaki exclaimed , getting up "We'll meet up near my car?"
"Sure" Her two friends chorused.
"Till then" With a small nod and smile at Chiyo , Misaki left the other three alone.
The new girl smiled at the duo and resumed eating her sandwich as silence loomed over the table. Wiping her mouth with a paper napkin , Chiyo finally looked up "Can I ask for a favor?"
The duo sitting in front momentarily stopped chewing on their food and looked up , before glancing at each other , nodding.
"I need you both to tell me where Misaki lives"
Sakura almost choked on her milkshake and immediately started coughing as Shizuko started rubbing her back "Wh-Why..d-do y-you..want t-to know?"
"Just because"
The salmon haired girl and the bespectacled girl rose an eyebrow before Sakura dug into her back and tore a piece of paper and scribbled something on it , getting up with Shizuko.
"Here" She handed it to Chiyo and together the two of them bowed a little and left.
Opening the two fold , turquoise eyes widened before she laughed at what was written.
We probably don't want to tell you.
Why?
Just because.
Turning around , she saw the retreating backs of the two girls and immediately grabbing her bag , she ran behind the other two.
"If I tell you the reason , will you probably tell me?"
"Nope" Sakura replied , waiting for Chiyo to get out of the way.
"Woah woah! Chiyo!"
The three girls turned to the person who had called and the blonde pop idol walked towards them , tossing a can of juice at Sakura who caught it "Hi there" He smiled at the other two.
The salmon haired girl almost turned to jelly when she took his features in. It should be a crime to look this hot in casuals. And why is he wearing specs? Does he not realize that is a one hit kill?
"Hey Kuuga" Chiyo smiled "You guys are familiar with each other?"
The blonde singer turned to other two "Yeah..? Sort of?"
"Sort of?"
"Uh huh"
Glancing at her watch , she sighed before turning to the other three "I'll be leaving first then? I'll see you all around" She smiled and waved , trying to speed walk away.
The other two girls watched her walk away and as Kuuga turned around to face them again , they both turned to him as well "What were you doing with her?"
"She wanted to know about Misaki" The bespectacled girl replied fully aware that if her friend opened her mouth , nothing would come out.
"Oh? And did you tell her?"
"No...t yet"
"I see" He turned to face the corridor , Chiyo had just disappeared from "I know she's my cousin and all but please don't think I am asking that way"
"Huh?"
"Look. Chiyo has always been alone because her marriage with Tora had been decided even before she reached Kindergarten. Anyone who would dare treat her the wrong way was thrashed by Tora. Because of this she hasn't socialized much with normal people because they were scared of what would happen"
"Oh.." Suddenly Chiyo's story seemed a thousand times sadder to Sakura.
"So she thinks it's normal that people would answer all her questions right away which doesn't actually happen" He turned around again to the two girls again "Please don't mind the bluntness and her straightforward nature. She's not actually like how everyone thinks she is" He smiled at the two girls "I hope Chiyo and you girls get along"
Lost? - Igarashi Tora
How did you know?
You ran past my class thrice , Chiyo - san. Wait there a sec , I'll ask the teacher so that I can come help you - Igarashi Tora
No no no. I found Takumi right here. He'll help me , don't worry.
Did you? Alright then. - Igarashi Tora
"Right.." Flipping her phone close , she looked around trying to find someone who could help her.
"Lost?" Immediately turning around to the familiar voice , Chiyo almost cried in relief.
"Yeah…" She admitted "I am still not used to huge campuses. I had to carry maps around when I was in London"
The amber eyed girl smiled "Come on. I'll show you then" Together they started walking "Which class by the way?"
"Ethics and Etiquettes. Class 2"
"Oh? Same class then"
Thank God. Chiyo cried in her head and then remembered something "I am sorry if I scared you in the cafe"
"Scared?"
"By bombarding you with everything about Takumi that is" Chiyo sheepishly grinned "But I am just so happy for him!" She grinned , slowly squealing "I was tired of him acting like a dead corpse"
The ravenette looked at the blue haired girl and found herself smiling too. Somehow she seemed like a different person now that Sakura had texted her everything Kuuga had said.
It makes such a difference when you realize someone's motives behind their actions.
"Is that so?" They turned around a corner and started walking down another corridor.
"Yep. He's been like that for two years now. It's a breath of fresh air to see him so active now"
"I see. Good for you I guess"
"Thank you" Chiyo smiled.
"Pardon? For what?"
"Wait wait. I'll rephrase it to thanks to you"
"You are being ridiculous" Misaki waved her and blush forming on her cheeks off.
Chiyo stopped walking for a second and Misaki turned to look at her "What are you doing? Come on"
"Huh? Oh yeah!" She joined Misaki again and fell into step with her again.
I was so wrong. You are far and far away from who Rhea was. You are far far better Ayuzawa Misaki. Far better than what meets the eye.
"Gahhhhhh!" Exclaiming in frustration , the ravenette hit her head on the wooden table out in the huge lawn of Miyabigaoka U "This stupid problem doesn't have an answer! I am sure it's wrong!"
Momentarily looking around to cease her anger , Misaki realized that this lawn stretched for what looked like miles and there were wooden benches and tables almost everywhere. Students sprawled out on the cleanly mowed grass and were busy chatting with each other. Snapping out of her reverie , Misaki turned to the solution of the problem she had been stuck on for quite some time now.
"If you substitute it here...and carry this part to the other side...then maybe…gosh…I guess the question is wrong" The amber eyed girl concluded striking the number of the question off and making a move to try the next one.
A shadow loomed over her and a hand covered hers which was holding a pencil and the person started solving the sum "You let the part be here and then you can directly substitute it with the number instead of getting confused with the symbols" A few scratches later , the hand removed itself from over hers "And you get your answer"
"Damn. Really!" She turned to face the person who she had concluded was a he "Thanks a lot! I have been stuck on this problem for about twenty minutes now!"
Immediately realizing that he was the guy whom she had flirted with on her first day , her walls of shield stood up. Noticing his features , Misaki finally understood why she had bothered to pay attention to such a guy.
He had sharp features. Blazing red hair with the tips black , one piercing in the left ear lobe , sharp jawline , striking eyes and a dazzling smile. He was a little taller than her and could easily pass out as good looking.
"Your welcome , sweetheart" He grinned at her , taking a seat in front of her throwing both his legs over the bench so that he was facing her clearly "I am Ryusuke Tatsuya" He introduced as 'I know' almost slipped out of her tongue. Courtesy Shizuko.
Misaki always preferred it when guys made the first move on her. It made it easier for her to shrug and walk away when she broke their heart because she wasn't the one who had initiated.
"Ayuzawa Misaki. A pleasure to meet you. Thanks for the.." She gestured towards her notebook with her head.
"Not a problem" He smiled "I had been watching you for quite some time now and you looked devastated at not being able to solve it"
"Yeah well I was. Mathematics is my plus point. I hate it when I can't do it"
"You can always call me when you can't" He smirked at her , winking.
Oh? Misaki internally rose an eyebrow at the guy and proceeded to place an elbow on the table and rest the side of her face on it "I'd rather go to the teacher next time" Misaki smirked back as she started packing her things "Also? I like guys who can ask for your number straight up"
"I like girls who are bold enough to think every guy on this planet has a thing for her"
"I like guys who are straightforward about who they are and don't play pretend" At this thoughts about Takumi Walker flew in and Misaki scoffed internally as she smirked at Ryusuke.
"I like girls who can flirt with you as much as you can with them. Believe it or not , most guys like the bold and oppressive type rather than the shy and repressive"
Finishing packing her things , the amber eyes beauty turned to her new company , eyes flashing "Beware. As much as boys like danger , girls love adventures on the same level"
Her smirk was returned by one of his own as he held his palm out "Hold your hand out. Like this"
"Why?"
"Do it" He prodded and Misaki obliged "Now. I am going to drop something very important in your hand , hold it tight and don't let go"
"Okay…?"
In a split second Ryusuke's hand found Misaki's as he spoke seriously again "Don't drop it"
Misaki threw her head back and laughed still clutching Ryusuke's hand "This is ridiculous! You can only pray a girl doesn't slap you with her other hand when you pull off a stunt like this"
"You didn't" Ryusuke smiled at her as Misaki chuckled taking her hand back.
"Be glad I didn't. My slap often hurts the heart more than the cheek" She explained , getting up.
"That pain I'll be willing to take"
Misaki shook her head smiling as she proceeded to take her phone out to call Shizuko and Sakura wondering if they were done with their classes as she had taken it on herself to drop and pick the two up everyday.
"Where's my…" Starting to search her pockets , Misaki put her bag down and started digging through it "Don't tell me I lost it…" She muttered "It's not even an year old"
"Wanna ring it up?" Ryusuke suggested looking at her frantic expression.
"Yes please" Without realizing she told him the number and the other put his phone on speaker to let it ring.
On the first ring , Misaki heard her ringtone as Ryusuke pulled her phone out from his back pocket and held it out to her as amber eyes narrowed and proceeded to snatch it from him.
"Uh uh. What's the magical word , sweetheart?"
"Please?"
"Nope"
"Sorry?"
"What for?"
"Thank You"
"Bingo" With that he handed her the phone and flicked her nose "I like girls who play hard to get. It's the challenge that riles me up"
With that he walked away , waving to her as she smirked "Challenges are supposed to be for both the parties. The leading party here already won" Misaki's smirked widened as she looked down at the missed call and proceeded to pick her bag up.
Whilst she did so , she noticed something absurd that made her feel weird.
There was a milkshake cup crushed brutally to such an extent , it would be impossible to revive its shape.
Someone had been watching , huh? They don't seem happy about it either.
Heyy guys! Guess who's back?
Firstly , please don't hate Chiyo. I have purposely made her character this way in my story and honestly? I have always liked Chiyo's character because she definitely deserved more part in the manga. Gosh guys. She managed to get Tora interested , exclamation ; much wow.
Thanks for reading! Do review!
Till next time~