My Everything

Chapter 3: Good publicity

The classroom quietened down slightly as Melissa and Mia strode into English after lunch and many curious glances were thrown in their direction.

Soon after they took theirs seats, hushed whispers swept throughout the classroom and speculations about their punishment were shared.

The question about whether or not they were suspended or not passed through many people's mind.

Much to Kai's displeasure both Mia and Melissa chose to sit in the row in front of him, although they sat with a seat between them.

The moment the teacher had finished giving out instructions and began to mark some papers, both girls simultaneously twisted around in their seats to smile brightly at him.

Ugh, here we go again Kai thought.

"Hey Kai-kun" Mia said batting her eyelashes at him.

"How ya goin' Kai-kun?" Melissa added as well, her eyes sliding over him.

Akina looked up from her work when she felt a shudder go through her blue haired boyfriend. Catching sight of his obvious disgust, she promptly stifled her giggles by covering her mouth with her hand.

Kai scowled as he saw Akina's amusement. This was not funny.

"So Kai-kun, what are you doing after school?" Melissa questioned him in a sickenly sweet voice. "Because you know if you're not doing anything you could come over. I'm sure we'd have lots of fun" she finished suggestively.

Oh dear god Kai thought. I think I'm going to be sick. Did she just imply what he had thought she was implying? Like he even wanted to near her let alone touch her! Disgust flooded through him, absolutely appalled with the idea of being alone with her.

"Why don't you come over to my house instead Kai-kun?" Mia butted in sending a death glare to Melissa. "My parents won't be home"

It took all of Akina's willpower not to laugh just then. Poor Kai she thought as the giggles threatened to surface.

Kai's left eyebrow twitched, a sure sign that he was anything but happy. His auburn eyes were filled with disgust and revulsion at Mia and Melissa's prospects.

"So Kai-kun, whose house will it be after school?" Melissa demanded, leaning across to run a finger down Kai's arm.

Kai immediately pulled his arm away. He was going to be taking a long shower tonight.

"Yeah Kai-kun, whose house is it going to be tonight?" a new voice chimed in, its tone somewhat challenging.

Kai smirked before turning to Akina. "Aww baby, your house is the only house I ever plan on going to" he cooed, flicking a few strands out of her face in a tender fashion. When her cheeks became tinged with pink, Kai's smirk grew in satisfaction. Even after being together for a few weeks, Akina was still shy about his public display of affection.

Kai and Akina turned their attention to Mia and Melissa who were both seething with anger, their face becoming a bottled purple.

It was then which Akina lost her control of her amusement. Giggles escaped from her lips, they were soft at first but they escalated into peals of laughter and tears pricked the corners of her eyes.

Kai shook his head at his girlfriend's laughter. Some things never changed.

"Miss. Chan, may I enquire as to what you find so entertaining?" a voice asked and a shadow fell over Akina's desk.

Akina slowly looked up to see the teacher glaring sternly down at her.

Oops.

"I'm sorry sir" she apologized, her eyes widening in innocence.

"Hmph, very well. But interrupt my class once more and I'll be forced to give you detention Miss. Chan" the teacher warned before striding back to his desk at the front of the room.

"Yes sir" Akina replied politely smothering her giggles when his back was turned.

"Oh my god Crystal, why didn't you tell us?" Mariah squealed the next morning and enveloped Crystal in a bone crushing hug.

"Mariah? I need to breath" Crystal gasped, her voice muffled.

"Oh oops sorry!" Mariah apologized and released her

"What are you talking about anyway Mariah?" Kai asked suspiciously as he caught sight of a rolled up object poking out of Mariah's backpack.

"This. Take a look" Mariah said yanking her backpack off and tugging the rolled up object out and passing it to Kai.

He unrolled it and gaped at what was in front of his eyes.

There plastered on the front cover of the magazine was Akina.

"Whoa dude, your girlfriend's on the cover of a magazine!" Tala exclaimed as he caught sight of the magazine cover from behind Kai's shoulder.

"Care to explain?" Kai asked flashing the magazine cover in Akina's direction.

When she caught sight of the cover, her eyes expanded as large as saucers.

"Give that to me!" she yelped and made a move to grab the magazine but Kai promptly held it up above his head and even when she jumped up she was unable to get to it.

"Uh-uh" Kai told her. "I want to see exactly what's in here"

"Her article's on page 7" Mariah pointed out helpfully.

"Mariah!" Akina exclaimed swatting her arm.

Kai's auburn eyes flickered across the page, scanning through the article.

This week, we interviewed Hiragazaki Akina, daughter of Hiragazaki Li, the millionaire business man. Hiragazaki Li has long been regarded as one of the most powerful man of Asia as his company is involved in much of the trade overseas as well as playing a major role in commercial and industrial areas. The Hiragazakis have moved from Hong Kong to Tokyo a few months ago and we decided to catch up with Hiragazaki Akina to see how she was adjusting to life in Tokyo.

Scene: Plush cream carpet stretches across the vast lounge room while white leather couches are scattered around the room. A glistening glass chandelier dangles above and tasteful artifacts decorate the room adding that sophisticated touch.

Hiragazaki Akina is sitting across from me, her legs neatly tucked away to the side, her hands folded in her lap and a graceful smile on her face.

Tina: Hiragazaki, thank-you so much for taking the time to allow me to interview you.

Akina: It's no problem but please call me Akina.

Tine: Okay then Akina, how are you finding life here in Tokyo?

Akina: I'm finding life here very pleasant indeed. I've met lots of new people and I'm glad that I've made the move.

Tina: It's good to hear that you're adjusting so well here. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Akina: Well I enjoy hanging out with my friends, listening and playing music and sports.

Tina: What kind of sports do you like?

Akina: I particularly like soccer and martial arts.

Tina: Martial arts eh? That must be fascinating. You also mentioned that you play your own music?

Akina: Yes when I have the spare time. I find that it's an emotional outlet for me.

Tina: How do you find school?

Akina: School is fine I suppose. I enjoy the subjects which I'm currently undertaking so that helps me in a way.

Tina: Do you have an idea as to what you wish to do in the future? As in career?

Akina: Well I've contemplated going into business like my father but I'm taking a variety of different subjects in order to keep my options open.

Tina: I see. Well what about your social life? You're a very pretty girl, I'm sure that there are many guys clambering to get to you. Or do you have somebody special in particular?

At that question Akina becomes quiet, her head drops down slightly and a blush accents her cheeks.

Tina: Ah-ha! So there is somebody special?

Akina: Well err- (Stammering)

Tina: Come on you can tell me, there's no need to be shy!

Akina: Okay there is somebody................ (trails off)

Tina: And? Who is he? What's his name?

Akina: Umm....................okay it's Kai. Kai Hiwatari.

Tina: Kai Hiwatari! The Kai Hiwatari! Son of Kevin Hiwatari of the Hiwatari Company?

Akina: ........yeah.......... (blushes)

Tina: Whoa are you serious? The Hiwatari company is just as influential as the Hiragazaki company!

Akina: Yes well...............

Tina: So, how did the two of you meet? Was it love at first sight?

Akina: We attend the same school and I was in most of his classes. (shrugs)

Tina: But was it love at first sight?

Akina: I wouldn't say love at first sight. We kinda started off as friends and well here we are now.

Tina: Interesting, extremely interesting. Imagine that, the son and daughter of the two most powerful companies in Asia fall in love. Wow what a story! He's pretty hot from what I've heard.

Akina: Uhh.........

Tina: Oops, seems we've run out of time. I'm so glad that I was able to have the opportunity to interview you.

Akina: It was my pleasure.

Story by Tina Parker.

"Please, please, please don't read that! It's absolute trash!" Akina insisted and finally snatched the magazine out of Kai's hands.

"How come you never said anything?" he asked with a frown.

"Because it was so embarrassing! I was hoping that they would change their minds and not print the story. Anyway the only reason why I even agreed to do it in the first place was because my father said it would be good publicity." Akina answered.

"Aww that's so sweet! The bit about Kai" Tala said pretending to wipe away a tear. "That touched me. It truly did"

"Shut up Tala!" Akina said a heavy scowl settling itself upon her features. "The reporter was so damn annoying as well! Bah, you know what she suggested to me?"

"What?" Rei inquired.

"She asked me if Kai would be interested in doing an article about the both of us. I wanted to laugh in her face" Akina scoffed.

"Well would you Kai?" Mariah turned to him.

"Would I what?" he returned.

"Would you have done an article about you and Crystal?" Mariah questioned exasperatedly.

"Hell no" Kai replied in a monotone voice.

"Oh god I know I should have never agreed to do that article!" Akina wailed. "Now it's going to be all over Tokyo!"

"Don't worry about it too much" Mariah said soothingly.

"Blah, easy for you to say. They took all these stupid photos of me" Akina said with a shudder. "An absolute waste of time if you ask me. But no, Dad said it would be good publicity"

"You dad has obviously been around my father too much" Kai said with a roll of his auburn eyes.

Violet eyes narrowed as they studied Hiragazaki Akina's article and hands clenched themselves into fists.

How dare she? Melissa thought spitefully. How dare she lay her paws all over her Kai-kun? Oh yes, she would pay dearly. She would get what was coming to her. Now what would be the best way in which to get to Hiragazaki?

A malicious grin spread over Melissa's features as the perfect plan came to mind.

The best way to get to Hiragazaki would be to take away the person most precious to her.

Kai.

Well I hope that you didn't find that chapter too dodgy..............but I promise you that the next chapter is better.......................much, much, much better. Lots of plot development and stuff. I'll be updating in about a week or so. Anyway, review please? No flames please.