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Chapter One: Meeting Ms. Model Megumi and Greeting Garden High
I grab my bag and begin to walk to school, only to get side tracked by a doughnut shop. I wander in and order a chocolate doughnut and a cup of hot cocoa. Yum... I look up at the clock and realize that I've missed first period. Oops...I take out a piece of paper and a pen and write a note giving me an excuse for missing my French class, forging my aunt's signature at the bottom of the page.
I slip out of the tiny shop, paying the bill at the door. I walk into my classroom and hand the teacher my note; she takes it and eyes me warily. What did I do? She grabs my arm before I can take a seat and pulls me to her side. "Class!" she claps twice and glares at the students. They somewhat give her their attention. "We've got a new student joining us at Garden High today!"
An unenthusiastic applause is all that she is awarded with. Frowning she continues, "Everyone, I'd like you to meet Misao Makimachi" an uninterested 'hello' chorused through the class. She points to an empty seat. I take the hint and the seat at the far left, nearest to the window. I take out my daily-planner and jot down today's homework and begin to work on the assignment.
I hear the bell ring and quickly shove my things into my bag and practically sprint to third period, not particularly wanting to have to "talk" with my new teacher about how it isn't good to be late on my first day to a new school and blah blah blah. This is going to be an interesting experience... I slump into my third period seat, happy that I wasn't late to this class. I close my notebook as my English teacher walks into the room.
"Finally..." I mumble as I exit the school. I walk down the street as I slip on my head-phones and hum along with the beat. I stand and wait at the bus stop. I stare off into the distance, willing the bus to come over the horizon. Perfect, the perfect ending for the perfect day. It starts to rain and I am forced to retreat into the tiny hut-like-box with the rest who are waiting. I glare out as the rain falls and finally the bus appears.
Gracefully, a young woman in a pale blue winter-jacket, matching boots, and a brown skirt and button-up top glided to the bus, up the steps, walked past the awe-struck driver and sat down in a seat, all without paying the fair.
I snort lightly, typical, men see a pretty woman and they go dumb. I take my seat and try to ignore the high-pitched hyena laugh emitting from the supposedly "beautiful" woman, as she talked to someone on her cell-phone, probably her equally annoying boyfriend. Well everyone's got someone I suppose. As the bus comes to a halt at the third stop I glance upwards and realize that the three boys that had just gotten on go to my new school.
Please don't recognize me! I chant in my head. Fortunately, they forget I exist and shamelessly flirt with the girl in the blue coat. I laugh lightly as she harshly turns each and every one of them down. Damn! They've caught site of me! RUNAWAY!! Belatedly I remember that I am on a bus and have slim- to-nil chance of getting away.
I try to sink into my seat and become invisible. One with the seat, one with the seat...Unfortunately the boys slink over towards me, their pride still sore from the hyena woman's shut-down, they are ready to beat the living snot out of me. One of them, seemingly the leader, pushes me over toward the window and sits in the seat next to me. I shut my eyes tightly, hoping against hope that they'll go away.
My eyes open to see a pair of dark brown ones. I jerk backward, toward the window, and I hit my head on the glass. The bus stops and they THANKFULLY got off and leave me alone. The woman in the blue coat approaches me. "Hello, I'm Megumi, the pleasure is yours" oh yea...she smiles prettily enough, but I SERIOUSLY doubt she's got anything worth dealing with on the inside. "I'm Misao...and uh...hi"
I add on quickly as she shoots me a glance that says 'what that's all?' She smiles...again...doesn't her face get tired of doing that? Like...i dunno...EVER? "You know...you could be a model if you dropped a few pounds and put on make-up and did your hair in something cuter than a braid." I glare at her drop a few pounds?! And what's wrong with my hair?! I clutch at my braid protectively.
"Shove off lady" the bus stops and I get off and head home. As I reach it I stop at the door, just looking at it, wondering if my too-perky-to-be-human aunt is home. I unlock the door and am greeted by a warm smile from my aunt Prissy...the name suits her, I think as I smile back and ask her how her day was.
I love my aunt, but she's odd....I walk off to my room after dinner and fall into my bed, dinner took longer than usual...she's probably trying to pick my brain to see if I like it here...Ever since Dad and Mom died, Aunt Prissy, Kaoru and I have moved from town to town, trying to find a place to fit. And now Kaoru's moved out and into her own place with our friend Jae. It sucks not having them around anymore. Jae's practically been a third sister ever since we met her at the hospital ward.
She had just gotten out of surgery the other day and Kaoru I were staying at the hospital waiting for Aunt Prissy, our mom's sister. Jae had heard about what happened to us and decided to try and cheer us up. She came over to our room with three cans of soda, a big bag of chips, a movie, and a deck of cards. We played for an entire week and became unbelievably close. We've kept in touch and then Kaoru and Jae moved out on their own together... Sure they still come to visit and call about every other day...but it's not the same.
I reach over and set my alarm clock for 5:00 AM, so I can do my homework then. I drift off into a dreamless sleep. The alarm clock rings, this time I restrain myself from demolishing it. I yawn loudly...what a day that was. I reach over lamely and open my window. Letting the cool air into my stuffy room I smile lightly only to hear a loud, obnoxious voice let out a string of curses. I love the city.
I get up and take a shower, just like yesterday, hoping that not everything will be the same as yesterday. I throw on some blue jeans and an orange hoody. I slump down in the old whicker chair in the corner of my room.
I stare out at all of my junk: pictures of friends in cities all over the place, my bed with its white and light purple sheets and body length blue pillows, my silver alarm clock, the lamp on my bedside table, the book on my bedside table, my small window with white curtains, my back-pack....MY BACK-PACK!
My mind races as I reach for the light switch and alarm-clock simultaneously. A wave of relief flies over me, its just 5:30; I still have time to finish my homework. I go through my homework...it's not all that hard, a bit of French, a bit of English and a bit of math...nothing special. As I finish I pack up my school books and glance at the clock, 6:54, perfect timing I grab my keys at the door and lock it behind me as I leave.
I jog lightly over to the elevator, press the down button and wait. The doors slide open and I walk in, and press the button that will take me to the bottom-most floor.
It stops with a light thud, I step out and look at the beautiful snow covered streets...why are the streets beautifully covered with snow?! I rub my eyes...making sure its all real. I sulkily trudge off to the bus stop. Crunch crunch crunch, don't get me wrong, I LOVE snow, but I'm not particularly fond of slopping around in it, wearing nothing but jeans, a coat, and a pair of sneakers...its WAY too cold. I sneeze loudly as I get to the stop...eeewww...snot-y, SICK! I take out a cloth and wipe my hands clean.
There's someone else at the stop, he's very tall, broad shoulders and wearing correct clothing for the weather, I remark grumpily. I stare at him...then he turns and stares back...we stare for a bit longer then I turn away...creepy...he was totally unfazed by a strangers stare. I look out as the snow begins to fall again. The bus huffs up to us and we both go for the door at the same time. We stare at one another...again; I step aside and let him on first. I guess chivalry really has died.
I get on and pay the fee. I search for an open seat, apparently for too long as the bus driver and passengers begin to complain. The bus can't go until I sit down! I'm suddenly pulled into a seat and the bus leaves. I feel myself turning red because...well everyone seems to be glaring at me...gee I feel welcome. I turn to my savior. "Thanks, you really saved me fro-"
"From making an even bigger fool out of yourself? Yes, I know" he cuts me off...what a lovely guy I met at the bus station. Joy. I glare at him and then decide to do what Kaoru would want me to: kill him with kindness. I stick out my hand, "Nice to meet you I'm Misao Makimachi" He doesn't even look at me, nor does he take my hand, as he says, "Aoshi Shinomori"
Chapter One: Meeting Ms. Model Megumi and Greeting Garden High
I grab my bag and begin to walk to school, only to get side tracked by a doughnut shop. I wander in and order a chocolate doughnut and a cup of hot cocoa. Yum... I look up at the clock and realize that I've missed first period. Oops...I take out a piece of paper and a pen and write a note giving me an excuse for missing my French class, forging my aunt's signature at the bottom of the page.
I slip out of the tiny shop, paying the bill at the door. I walk into my classroom and hand the teacher my note; she takes it and eyes me warily. What did I do? She grabs my arm before I can take a seat and pulls me to her side. "Class!" she claps twice and glares at the students. They somewhat give her their attention. "We've got a new student joining us at Garden High today!"
An unenthusiastic applause is all that she is awarded with. Frowning she continues, "Everyone, I'd like you to meet Misao Makimachi" an uninterested 'hello' chorused through the class. She points to an empty seat. I take the hint and the seat at the far left, nearest to the window. I take out my daily-planner and jot down today's homework and begin to work on the assignment.
I hear the bell ring and quickly shove my things into my bag and practically sprint to third period, not particularly wanting to have to "talk" with my new teacher about how it isn't good to be late on my first day to a new school and blah blah blah. This is going to be an interesting experience... I slump into my third period seat, happy that I wasn't late to this class. I close my notebook as my English teacher walks into the room.
"Finally..." I mumble as I exit the school. I walk down the street as I slip on my head-phones and hum along with the beat. I stand and wait at the bus stop. I stare off into the distance, willing the bus to come over the horizon. Perfect, the perfect ending for the perfect day. It starts to rain and I am forced to retreat into the tiny hut-like-box with the rest who are waiting. I glare out as the rain falls and finally the bus appears.
Gracefully, a young woman in a pale blue winter-jacket, matching boots, and a brown skirt and button-up top glided to the bus, up the steps, walked past the awe-struck driver and sat down in a seat, all without paying the fair.
I snort lightly, typical, men see a pretty woman and they go dumb. I take my seat and try to ignore the high-pitched hyena laugh emitting from the supposedly "beautiful" woman, as she talked to someone on her cell-phone, probably her equally annoying boyfriend. Well everyone's got someone I suppose. As the bus comes to a halt at the third stop I glance upwards and realize that the three boys that had just gotten on go to my new school.
Please don't recognize me! I chant in my head. Fortunately, they forget I exist and shamelessly flirt with the girl in the blue coat. I laugh lightly as she harshly turns each and every one of them down. Damn! They've caught site of me! RUNAWAY!! Belatedly I remember that I am on a bus and have slim- to-nil chance of getting away.
I try to sink into my seat and become invisible. One with the seat, one with the seat...Unfortunately the boys slink over towards me, their pride still sore from the hyena woman's shut-down, they are ready to beat the living snot out of me. One of them, seemingly the leader, pushes me over toward the window and sits in the seat next to me. I shut my eyes tightly, hoping against hope that they'll go away.
My eyes open to see a pair of dark brown ones. I jerk backward, toward the window, and I hit my head on the glass. The bus stops and they THANKFULLY got off and leave me alone. The woman in the blue coat approaches me. "Hello, I'm Megumi, the pleasure is yours" oh yea...she smiles prettily enough, but I SERIOUSLY doubt she's got anything worth dealing with on the inside. "I'm Misao...and uh...hi"
I add on quickly as she shoots me a glance that says 'what that's all?' She smiles...again...doesn't her face get tired of doing that? Like...i dunno...EVER? "You know...you could be a model if you dropped a few pounds and put on make-up and did your hair in something cuter than a braid." I glare at her drop a few pounds?! And what's wrong with my hair?! I clutch at my braid protectively.
"Shove off lady" the bus stops and I get off and head home. As I reach it I stop at the door, just looking at it, wondering if my too-perky-to-be-human aunt is home. I unlock the door and am greeted by a warm smile from my aunt Prissy...the name suits her, I think as I smile back and ask her how her day was.
I love my aunt, but she's odd....I walk off to my room after dinner and fall into my bed, dinner took longer than usual...she's probably trying to pick my brain to see if I like it here...Ever since Dad and Mom died, Aunt Prissy, Kaoru and I have moved from town to town, trying to find a place to fit. And now Kaoru's moved out and into her own place with our friend Jae. It sucks not having them around anymore. Jae's practically been a third sister ever since we met her at the hospital ward.
She had just gotten out of surgery the other day and Kaoru I were staying at the hospital waiting for Aunt Prissy, our mom's sister. Jae had heard about what happened to us and decided to try and cheer us up. She came over to our room with three cans of soda, a big bag of chips, a movie, and a deck of cards. We played for an entire week and became unbelievably close. We've kept in touch and then Kaoru and Jae moved out on their own together... Sure they still come to visit and call about every other day...but it's not the same.
I reach over and set my alarm clock for 5:00 AM, so I can do my homework then. I drift off into a dreamless sleep. The alarm clock rings, this time I restrain myself from demolishing it. I yawn loudly...what a day that was. I reach over lamely and open my window. Letting the cool air into my stuffy room I smile lightly only to hear a loud, obnoxious voice let out a string of curses. I love the city.
I get up and take a shower, just like yesterday, hoping that not everything will be the same as yesterday. I throw on some blue jeans and an orange hoody. I slump down in the old whicker chair in the corner of my room.
I stare out at all of my junk: pictures of friends in cities all over the place, my bed with its white and light purple sheets and body length blue pillows, my silver alarm clock, the lamp on my bedside table, the book on my bedside table, my small window with white curtains, my back-pack....MY BACK-PACK!
My mind races as I reach for the light switch and alarm-clock simultaneously. A wave of relief flies over me, its just 5:30; I still have time to finish my homework. I go through my homework...it's not all that hard, a bit of French, a bit of English and a bit of math...nothing special. As I finish I pack up my school books and glance at the clock, 6:54, perfect timing I grab my keys at the door and lock it behind me as I leave.
I jog lightly over to the elevator, press the down button and wait. The doors slide open and I walk in, and press the button that will take me to the bottom-most floor.
It stops with a light thud, I step out and look at the beautiful snow covered streets...why are the streets beautifully covered with snow?! I rub my eyes...making sure its all real. I sulkily trudge off to the bus stop. Crunch crunch crunch, don't get me wrong, I LOVE snow, but I'm not particularly fond of slopping around in it, wearing nothing but jeans, a coat, and a pair of sneakers...its WAY too cold. I sneeze loudly as I get to the stop...eeewww...snot-y, SICK! I take out a cloth and wipe my hands clean.
There's someone else at the stop, he's very tall, broad shoulders and wearing correct clothing for the weather, I remark grumpily. I stare at him...then he turns and stares back...we stare for a bit longer then I turn away...creepy...he was totally unfazed by a strangers stare. I look out as the snow begins to fall again. The bus huffs up to us and we both go for the door at the same time. We stare at one another...again; I step aside and let him on first. I guess chivalry really has died.
I get on and pay the fee. I search for an open seat, apparently for too long as the bus driver and passengers begin to complain. The bus can't go until I sit down! I'm suddenly pulled into a seat and the bus leaves. I feel myself turning red because...well everyone seems to be glaring at me...gee I feel welcome. I turn to my savior. "Thanks, you really saved me fro-"
"From making an even bigger fool out of yourself? Yes, I know" he cuts me off...what a lovely guy I met at the bus station. Joy. I glare at him and then decide to do what Kaoru would want me to: kill him with kindness. I stick out my hand, "Nice to meet you I'm Misao Makimachi" He doesn't even look at me, nor does he take my hand, as he says, "Aoshi Shinomori"