He thinks he's so cool.
Chapter 2
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I don't see how today can be saved. I'm still pissed off about him stealing Michi. I'll have to remind myself to punish her later. At least now I have lunch and free period. I walk outside and don't find Michi, Koneko, or the inner senshi at our usual tree. I huff in annoyance and head towards the spot with the intent on perching myself on one of the branches. It isn't until I'm completely up and seated that I notice the emerald gaze.
Him again.
He looks amused and I despise him. "Barton." "Haruka-sama." He shifts to sit beside me on my branch. "What are you going here," I ask trying my best to sound uncaring. "Michiru-san and those sophomores you two associate with were looking for me. I'm sure they drug Michiru-san into he hunt. I'm not crazy over how those younger girls gush. I'd rather be alone right now," he states blankly.
For some reason, I blush and scowl. I don't know why but I'm upset. "If you need to be alone, go to another tree. This one's mine and I'm not moving." He smiles again and I realize I'm starting to forget how his face looks without it. I quickly shake my mind of that thought as he begins speaking. "It's okay," he says softly, "I like you." He shifts so that his shoulder is touching mine and I swear I see him moving his face in.
Either way, it's stopped when I hear a loud, "Hooray! I found him, minna-chan!" I look down into the crystal eyes of Koneko. "Haruka-san, Trowa-san, why don't you come down and well eat lunch together," Mina-chan signs as she holds up a picnic that I'm sure Mako-chan prepared. We both jump down and briefly our eyes meet. A flash of disappointment is on his face but the mask quickly slips back into place.
"Actually, minna-chan," I begin with a devious idea, "I think Michi and I should use this time to practice our instruments. You have fun, though. Ja-ne!" I grab Michi and lead her away as I feel his eyes drill a hole into my very being. I shiver.
We make it to the music hall without incident. "What was that about?" Michi asks, arms crossed and face miffed. "Bittersweet revenge, my dear. All's fair in love and high school." She giggles and I'm glad she's not too upset. I get seated at the piano as Michi goes to retrieve one of the school's violins. We are about to play when I feel that stare again.
"Trowa-san, I thought you were going to eat with minna-chan." "I was," he states locking eyes with me in a gaze I avoid, "but they explained to me what accomplished musicians you two are so I thought id come and ask to practice with you." "Oh really? What instrument do you play?" Michi asks delighted to have found a hidden musician in he new chem. partner. "Flute," he replies simply as he retrieves one out of a cabinet. "Well, lets begin." Before Michi can finish playing her first note, two strings break.
"What luck," I moan flatly. Michi just smiles at me then at him and politely says, "Well, I have some spare strings in the car. I'll be right back." She exits the room before I can voice my objection at being alone with him again. We sit in uncomfortable silence for about 30 minutes. It's then I realize that Michi could have just gotten another violin, that this is probably some attempt for him and me to be friends. Fat chance.
I absentmindedly begin playing and don't realize so until I hear the most beautiful flute music I have ever experienced. We finish out impromptu and we sit looking at each other until he crosses the room and seats himself upon the piano bench. "Haruka-sama, you play like the wind." I know I blush. I've heard that line a million times but for him I blush.
And he's very close, I can smell his cologne: cinnamon and sage. He's very close and he says, "But you were off key towards the ending. Couldn't you hear it, you should pay more attention." I'm dumbfounded! He's a jerk! He smiles and presses my hand tightly. Then, I am left by myself. "He thinks he's so cool," I grumble.
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