Chapter 10: I thought that you could sketch me in this, Senpai!

It was just another day for our main 4. As always, Nagatoro got up early to surprise her Senpai and Takagi and Nishikata caught up with them on route.

Nagatoro: "It kinda sucks that swim club was cancelled yesterday because of some clouds. I guess it was for the best but still."

Senpai: "I mean, because of that, I managed to ask you to go to the zoo."

Nagatoro: "That's fair. Still, I can't wait to cream Mano in the pool. Ah, but not in the lewd sense, pervert-Senpai!"

Nagatoro slammed her fist into her palm during her first statement and made a stroking hand movement during her second.

Senpai: "Sh-shut up!"

Nagatoro: "You're so perverted, Senpai!"

Takagi: "Hey Nishikata. You planning something? You've been silent the whole walk."

Nishikata: "Wha- As a matter of fact, I have. Let's have a rematch in arm wrestling! I won't lose this time, Takagi-san!"

Takagi: "Alright. There's a park bench over there. Let's do it!"

They ran over to the park bench and began. Nishikata took an early lead but Takagi knew how to reverse it easily.

Takagi: "You know, Nishikata, Your hand feels really nice!"

Nishikata: "Wha-"

Takagi easily slammed his hand down as he was distracted.

Nishikata: "Damn you Takagi! I should've seen that coming. So what's my punishment?"

Takagi: *smirking* "Why don't you hold my hand on the way to school?"

Nishikata: "HUH?! B-but that- that's something only couples do!"

Takagi: "Oh really? C'mon Nishikata! It's just a punishment and you've done this before. You can do it!"

Nishikata: "…I guess I don't really have a choice…"

Takagi reached out and Nishikata reluctantly grabbed her hand.

Nishikata: This… isn't so bad. I have the feeling that Hachioji-san and Nagatoro-san won't judge me and Takagi and… her hand feels kinda nice. It's soft, and smooth, and…

Takagi: "Nishikata? Why are you staring at my hand?"

Nishikata: "Wha- Sorry!"

Nishikata immediately looked away from Takagi's hand and blushed deeply while Takagi smirked and giggled to herself. Meanwhile, Nagatoro was too busy running in circles around Senpai trying to grab his sleeve. Suddenly, the movement stopped as Senpai accidentally grabbed Nagatoro's hand while trying to get her to stop moving. As this happened, Nagatoro's friends appeared out of nowhere to tease them.

Gamo: "Wow, going at it early, eh?"

Sakura: "You're so bold!"

Yoshi: "Bold!"

Gamo: *pointing at Nishikata and Takagi* "You're not the only group of lovebirds here, Hayacchi!"

Nishikata: *blushing* "Hey! W-we're not d-dating or anything like that!"

Takagi stifled a giggle as Nagatoro scrambled to make an excuse for her handholding which convinced no one.

Nagatoro: "You want to meet up in the art room at lunch to do another sketch of me, Senpai? What am I saying, of course you do, gross Senpai!"

Nishikata: "Great idea! We-"

Takagi noticed the dismay on Nagatoro's face while Nishikata was about to propose that he join them. She quickly formulated a plan to give Senpai and Nagatoro some alone time.

Takagi: "We were doing something else during lunch anyways. Hope the drawing turns out well!"

Nishikata shot Takagi a confused expression but understood what Takagi had done when he saw the relieved expression on Nagatoro's face.

Nishikata: "Huh. I guess the next time we all see each other is on Sunday at the zoo. Looking forward to it!"

Takagi was shocked for a moment but quickly composed herself.

Takagi: It's not like he admitted we're going on a date. Stay calm, Takagi.

Takagi: "Yep! See you at art club, Hachioji-san!"

Senpai: "Y-yeah."

After this exchange, everyone headed off to their classes.

Nishiktata: "I guess you were right about what you said the first day we met them, huh."

Takagi: *shrugging* "I'm just surprised that it took you this long to notice, Nishikata."

Nishikata: "Come on! Even Nakai from last year would notice after spending a few days with them! No disrespect to Nakai, of course."

Takagi: "I suppose you're right. I wonder what they'll be doing together."

Nishikata: "Not really our business, is it?"

Takagi: *smirking* "What were you thinking, Nishikata?"

Nishikata: *slightly blushing* "N-nothing!"

Takagi: "Ahahahah! Your reactions are so funny, Nishikata!"

The rest of the morning continued as normal with the caviat that both Nishikata and Nagatoro were actually doing well in tests thanks to their studying. Before anyone knew it, it was lunch and Senpai was once again in his art room.

Senpai: Knowing Nagatoro, she's going to be here in 3, 2, 1-

Just as he finished that thought, the door to the art room swung open to reveal Nagatoro in nothing but her swimsuit with her uniform in hand.

Senpai: "UWAHHHHH!"

Nagatoro: "Surprise! I thought that you could sketch me in this, Senpai!"

Senpai: "Wha- I-"

Nagatoro: "What, is this too stimulating for you? Is your mind wandering off? Gross!"

Senpai: "It's not that! I just don't think we should be drawing something this risky at school!"

Nagatoro: "Come on, Senpai! Look at what the president did! We'll be fine."

Senpai: There's no fighting it, is there…

Senpai: "Alright, I'll grab my sketchbook.

Nagatoro was pleasantly surprised by Senpai's lack of resistance to her request and she let out a smile for a second before regaining her composure. Nagatoro swiftly grabbed a stool and struck a suggestive pose.

Nagatoro: "Alright, let's sketch, Se~n~pa~i."

Senpai: *blushing furiously* "Pose normally first!"

Nagatoro: "O~K, virgin Senpai!"

And so Senpai sketched her. Nagatoro couldn't help but smile at Senpai. This was what she craved so much, that aura of concentration and determination emanating from him. It only ever occured when he was drawing or for a brief moment when her Senpai gave her a window of opportunity to get away from those boys in class 2-A. This was truly one of Nagatoro's favourite things in the world, even if she would never admit it to anyone else. Not teasing Senpai, but watching him draw. Before long, he was done.

Senpai: "S-so how do you like it?"

Nagatoro's jaw dropped. There was so much passion, so much effort poured out straight from his soul into his sketchbook. Every detail from her light blush to how her eyes sparkeled in the light of the art room to the exact dimensions of her body… It wasn't perfect but…

Nagatoro: T-there's love

Remembering the presidents words seemed to take her out of reality even more than she already was. Little did she know, she had turned completely red. Senpai noticed but didn't point it out.

Senpai: "U-uh"

Hearing Senpai speak seemed to shake her out of her trance.

Nagatoro: "I love it, Senpai! You're drawing is so detailed, every part of my body is drawn so well! It feels a little violating, honestly!"

Senpai: "Wha- no! I was just… drawing!"

Nagatoro: "Uwah! Senpai ogled me again!"

Nagatoro shoved Senpai to the ground and pinned him

Senpai: "Get off of me!"

Nagatoro: "I think I'll stay for a bi-"

Right at that moment, the door to the art room burst open.

Gamo: "Sup, Pais-"

Gamo and Yoshi stopped dead in their tracks as they saw what was going on in front of them. Of course, they both knew there was no way Senpai could or would force Nagatoro into a situation like this, nor would Nagatoro be ready for it. However, they both reveled in the idea of making Nagatoro explain everything to them and teasing her for it. After the door closed, Nagatoro and Senpai sprung apart from each other.

Senpai: *blushing* "I-it's almost class. You should get dressed."

Nagatoro: *completely red* "Y-yeah."

Nagatoro finished getting dressed right as the bell rang.

Nagatoro: "Thanks for the sketch, Senpai! See you later for sushi!"

Senpai: "Y-yeah. See you then."

Of course, Gamo and Yoshi would have to wait until they got to the sushi place to properly have Nagatoro defend Senpai to them but that wouldn't stop them from telling Sakura everything.

Sakura: "Toro-chan was on top of him?"

Gamo: "Yep, although I don't think it was on purpose."

Yoshi: "Happy accident!"

Gamo: Heh. Don't worry, we have plenty of time at the buffet to get her and Paisen closer to each other."

Yoshi: "Yep!"

The rest of the day went on normally. After classes ended, Nishikata and Takagi went over to the art room.

Everyone: "Sup."

Senpai: I thought that you guys should have these sketchbooks. It'll help us save on canvases and you'll be needing them anyways for the zoo.

Takagi/Nishikata: "Thank you Hachioji-san!"

Senpai: "Also, uh, could you guys clean up the room after club ends? I have something planned with Nagatoro after school."

Takagi: "Sure. It'll give me and Nishikata some time together anyways."

Nishikata: *blushing* "Y-yeah. Besides, we wouldn't want you doing all the cleanup all the time, now would we?"

Senpai: "Thanks, guys."

The rest of the club meeting was uncharacteristically unremarkable for the art club without Nagatoro. However, things were a bit more exciting at the school pool…