Until Then
By Xinderella
Chapter Two: Crushed Crush
Disclaimer: Me no own Vampire Princess Miyu.
Summary: This is a story of the relationship between Larva and Miyu. Miyu is a normal schoolgirl, at the tender age of fourteen. She gets good grades, has great friends, and has a great life. But the day will come when she finds out that she is not completely human. And so she meets Larva. Until then, enjoy. Please read and review!
Other: Make sure you read my poems about VPM in I Am!
During lunch period, Yoko constantly pointed out new and different people. Kimiko dryly noticed that her strongest point seemed to be gossip. Yuki joined in the conversation once in a while, adding her own two cents now and then.
Koji was sitting at another of the lunch tables in the courtyard. He constantly looked over at Kimiko for a few moments at a time. He'd tear away his gaze for a few minutes, but then momentarily glanced back, as if he couldn't bear to look away for another instant.
Kimiko finally noticed when she looked up and saw him staring at her by accident. They locked gazes for a few seconds, but it felt like hours to each of them.
And you can bet Yoko noticed.
As soon as she discovered that Kimiko wasn't listening to her rambling, she followed her gaze and saw. . . Koji.
Her jaw dropped, and she stared at the two of them, shifting her gaze from one to the other. Then, she smiled slyly and murmured something to Yuki. Yuki's eyes opened wide, then she nodded eagerly. She put on a smile similar to the one on Yoko's features.
"Hey, Kimiko-chan."
Kimiko managed to escape Koji's eyes and answered, "Yes? What is it?"
"Yuki's birthday is coming up very soon. There's going to be a party at her place. She's passed out the invitations already. She's inviting everybody, 'cause our place is huge. There might even be a few seniors, or college guys! Here's your invitation." Yoko handed her an envelope. "We're going to need dates for it as soon as possible. I've decided to ask Hiko-kun. Yuki's going to ask Rotirou-san."
As expected, Kimiko took the bait. "Who should I ask?"
Yoko grinned inwardly and reeled her in, hook, line, and sinker. "Maybe you should ask. . . Koji-san. . ." She waited to see what her friend's reaction would be.
"Wh-wh-what?" The young girl's eyes were as big as dinner plates.
"Come on, Kimiko-chan. It's not like he's going to say 'no'. We've seen the way he keeps looking at you."
"B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-but. . . I can't. . ."
"Come with me."
Protesting still, Kimiko struggled fruitlessly as Yoko and Yuki dragged her over to the table. The bell had rung, signaling the end of lunch period, and the crowds of students were already dispersing in order to get to their classes on time. Koji was the only one who remained at the other lunch table, busy collecting the bits of trash from his meal.
"Hey, Koji-san, Kimiko-chan wants to talk to you."
Yoko and Yuki pushed the poor girl towards Koji, giggling.
"But, guys. . ." Kimiko desperately turned to face them with one last attempt to escape this fate. But they were gone. One lonely tumbleweed rolled across the empty courtyard.
"So, Kimiko's your name. I was wondering what it was for a while now. "
"Oh." Kimiko blushed.
"Kimiko's a pretty name. It means 'beautiful history child', doesn't it?"
"Arigato. And yes, it does mean 'beautiful history child'." She tried to fight the wave of red that tried to sweep itself across her flattered cheeks. "How did you know?"
A flash of darkness that clearly contrasted with the bright daylight caught her eye. It came from behind Koji, behind a clump of bushes. Kimiko leaned over to look around the boy to see what it was. The dark flash had looked suspiciously similar to a certain black cloak.
"Well, I. . . Kimiko-san? What is it?" He looked back over his shoulder in order to see what she was trying to look at.
Kimiko held her head and shook it repeatedly, trying to rid it of her silly imagination. "I-It's nothing, Koji-san. I think I'm just a little tired."
"Will you be all right?" He seemed genuinely concerned for her welfare.
She smiled weakly at him, slightly confused by his reaction yet appreciating the kind gesture all the same. "Yeah, I think so."
Koji looked slightly reassured. He smiled at her, remembering the purpose of this conversation. "Now what was it that you were going to talk with me about?"
"Ummm. . . Well, I was wondering. . ."
The bell rang again, signaling a final warning for all those not in class yet.
"Why don't we talk about this later? I really need to get to class. Same place after school?" She waited anxiously for his response.
"Yeah, sure. I need to get to class, too. See you after school, Kimiko-san!" He sprinted towards his classes, stopping once to wave back at her over his shoulder.
She smiled, then continued to her classes at a fast pace, frowning as she reached the stairs. "Kuso! My first day at a new school, and I'm late for classes! What rotten luck. At least I have something to look forward to after school."
Kimiko waited in worried anticipation. She glanced at her watch every few moments to check the time. 'Hmmm. I hope he remembers.' Searching the faces of all the students that passed by, she looked for Koji's handsome one. She stood on her tiptoes, trying to look over the heads of many of her classmates. Suddenly someone tapped her on her shoulder.
Not bothering to look behind her, Kimiko quickly greeted the person with, "Oh, hey, Yoko-chan. I'm just looking for Koji-san."
"Well, if you're looking for him, you won't have to look far anymore," the person answered in a surprisingly male voice.
Kimiko whipped around in surprise. "Oh, Koji-san. . . I'm so sorry. I thought you were someone else."
"It's all right. I like experiencing new things. And I can't say I was ever mistaken for a girl before." Koji smiled, amused.
Kimiko nearly melted into a puddle, half because of admiration, half because of embarrassment.
"Now, what were you going to talk to me about?"
"Koji-san. . . Would you like to go to Yuki-chan's birthday party with me?" She managed not to stumble over own words with a bit of difficulty.
Koji's face fell; not exactly the reaction she was hoping for. "Oh, Kimiko-san. . . I'm so sorry. I . . .can't. Aora-kun already asked me, and I said 'yes'. I really am sorry. But maybe I can break it off with her if you want."
He seemed so sorry; Kimiko couldn't get mad at him. But she could get mad at Aora. . .
"It's okay, Koji-san. Really." Kimiko barely suppressed the disappointment in her voice. "Maybe another time, Koji-san."
She smiled regretfully at him as his emerald eyes stared into her golden ones. She turned and walked out of the courtyard slowly, just managing not to drag her feet with her. She leaned with her back against the outside of the stone wall surrounding the school.
Kimiko sighed, closing her eyes on the tears that threatened to spill over. "I think I'll go to the park and do my homework there. Or maybe just take a walk," she reasoned, comforting herself with a trembling voice.
She pushed herself off of the cool stone and started making her way to the park.
Little did she know that someone was waiting for her there. Waiting with a hate so powerful, it enveloped his senses, controlling his every action, his every thought.
'You shall die, vampire princess. . .'
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- Xinderella