Unexpected

By Rage

Chapter 4

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It was already December, four months after visiting Tokyo. Since that time, Fuuko had been calling me almost every week, trying to check on me. I actually appreciated it, having someone to talk with. The guys in school ignored me, maybe because they were scared of me, while the girls tried everything to get close to me and be alone with me. Of course, I'd rather get stuck on an island with Domon or Recca.

But, this week, she hadn't even called me once or left me a message on my answering machine. I sighed, actually missing to her talking about everything. But I decided to forget about it, thinking she was on vacation somewhere out of town since it was Christmas time.

I then went out to spend my afternoon in the park and just relax.

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I sat down on the grass when I reached the park. I breathed the fresh air surrounding me, and closed my eyes.

I was so tired from schoolwork and I just got to do this once a month or sometimes, I never get to do this.

The wind blew a bit strongly, making it much colder than before. It doesn't snow here that much, but it did get extremely cold.

I lay on the grass, preparing to take a short nap. But only to be disturbed by the most annoying girl in the whole university.

Michiko Kazuma. (just made up the name.hee hee!)

This girl had an enormous crush on me, and every single day, she would keep approaching me and talk about anything that came to her mind.

"Mikagami-san! What a surprise!" she said, batting her eyelashes and twirling her long, curly, blonde hair.

I groaned. "If you wouldn't mind, I'm going to go home."

"W-wait! Mikagami-san, how rude leaving a young girl alone!"

I gritted my teeth and replied, "I'm sure you can take care of yourself. Goodbye."

I walked away, but then she kept following me.

"Stop following me." I said, annoyed.

"Come on, Mikagami-san! Take me out to dinner!"

"No."

"At least for a snack?"

"No."

"Well, then I'll keep following you."

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A few minutes of silence as we walked. Finally, my temper was going out of control.

I turned around and told her, "Why do keep on trying? I don't like you and I'll never like you, okay? SO PLEASE, STOP FOLLOWING M--!"

"Mi-chan?"

I turned around and saw..

"Fuuko..."

She smiled and greeted me. "How are you doing?"

"I'm fine."

"W-WHO IS THAT, MIKAGAMI-SAN?!"

I forgot Kazuma-san was still here.

"I-is she your g-girlfriend?"

I felt myself getting warm and turning red. "N-no.. why would you say that?"

I looked at the corner of my eye. I saw Fuuko with wide eyes, blushing as well.

Michiko sighed in relief. "Good. Well, I'd better be going now! See you, Mikagami-san!"

She waved to me with a smile, then turned to Fuuko with a stare that could put anyone to death.

"Hey, you. I don't know how you know MY Mikagami-san, but if you don't wanna get hurt, don't get close to him!" she shouted to Fuuko, then continued walking away.

"What in the world is she talking about?" Fuuko said.

"Just don't mind her. She's just one of my annoying fans."

Fuuko smiled mischievously. "Still got the charming looks, huh?"

I smirked. I decided to change the subject by asking her a question.

"What are you doing here?" I asked as we walked.

"Oh.it's our Christmas vacation." She said briefly, looking around.

"What about the others?"

"Oh.well, Recca's with Kagerou and his father in Okinawa, Domon's with his family visiting Mount Fuji, and Yanagi's family is in Hokkaido. My mom's in a business trip abroad, so I decided to visit you."

I appreciated her visiting me. I felt sorry for her, though spending Christmas alone. Like Me.

We talked about what we did for the past months while we were going to my apartment. It was fun, and I enjoyed talking with Fuuko. I didn't know why, though.

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"Wow! So this is your apartment!" Fuuko exclaimed when we entered my apartment.

I closed the door and took off my jacket. Fuuko sat on the couch and turned on the television.

"So, where are you staying while you're here?" I asked.

"Oh, the hotel near the park." She said as she focused her attention on the TV.

"Why don't you just stay here? You'd save a lot more money." I offered, even though I wasn't aware of what I was saying.

She averted her gaze at me, her eyes wide.

"Really?!" she said, a smile forming. "Thank you, thank you!"

Before I knew it, she hugged me tightly in gratitude.

Once again, I blushed as we made physical contact. Luckily she pulled back, her cheeks red.

"S-sorry, Mi-chan! He he!" she apologized. "I'm doing that more often, huh?"

"Uh.I guess." I said, as I looked away, trying to hide my red cheeks.

"But thank you! Thank you!" she said, smiling, her cheeks red.

Oddly, I blushed again when I saw her smile.

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