Meanwhile, at the Harada household…
"Ooohh, Riku, he hugged you! That's soooo cute!"
"Risa… shut up, for once, please. It was just a friendly hug. I mean, he probably doesn't like me. He probably thinks I'm so stupid… First losing my wallet, then getting rice freaking stuck to my nose. How can I sink any further!"
"Good point there… but I still think he likes you…" Risa's voice drifted off as she fell into a deep sleep.
"Yeah right. I only wish. Daisuke just treats me like a friend. I mean, he had to say something nice after I complimented him. And his hug was just to say goodbye…". Riku thought bitterly. Unlike Risa, she tossed and turned for hours into the night, until she managed to fall asleep, still thinking about the disastrous dinner.
"Yo, Satoshi! Wait up!" shouted Daisuke, as he spotted his best friend in the distance.
"Hey! Hurry up, the bus is almost here." Satoshi called back, waiting for Daisuke.
Satoshi Hiwatari was a very calm person, but could be funny if he wanted to, without trying. The blue haired kid was intelligent, and was always at the top of the class.
Satoshi and Daisuke were best friends, and were never apart. They met for the first time in grade 8, when Satoshi was a new transfer student to their school. At first, Satoshi was quiet, and most people thought of him as cold and distant. But Daisuke was there to break the ice, and slowly, he and Daisuke became friends. Not to mention two of the most popular students in the school. They were both smart, funny, nice, cute, and good looking.
"So what's up with you? Anything new?"
They fell into step with each other, and walked briskly towards the stop.
"Nah." Replied Daisuke. "Except I still haven't stopped thinking about Riku." He blushed a little as he mentioned her name and thought of her.
Satoshi laughed light-heartedly. "Still haven't stopped thinking about her, huh? Come on, wake up. It's been a few weeks since that crazy dinner has passed. There are lots of decent ones at our school already." He smiled, and said innocently, "Your fan club, for instance."
"Hiwatari! It's not like you don't have one either." Daisuke frowned but smiled again. "At least I have the upper hand. You never pay attention to girls, how are you ever gonna get one?" He smirked. "I wonder why yours haven't given up on you yet?"
It was true, too. Even though he was popular, Satoshi never really gave any thought into dating girls. In his opinion, they were a waste of time. He didn't like the thought of going from girl to girl if it wasn't a strong relationship. Daisuke couldn't help thinking Satoshi was right.
"Ok, everyone! In their seats now. There are a few things I want you to know today." Their teacher called, as they settled down.
"The first thing is that I want to remind you of the fact that next week there is a mid-term exam-" everyone groaned. "Class, listen up! You'll do well if you study, I assure you."
"The second piece of news is that in 3 weeks will be a school dance. Come show your school spirit by participating!" There was a murmur of excitement through the class, and Daisuke and Satoshi caught the looks of many girls looking their way. Satoshi smirked, while Daisuke blushed.
"And number three, I would like to introduce to you two new transfer students who will be joining us today!"
Their teacher gestured towards the door, and in walked…
Daisuke gasped. "R-Riku! Risa! Why are you here?" He blurted, totally unaware the class staring at him.
"Daisuke!" Risa said happily, with a bright smile. Riku said nothing, but waved and smiled shyly at the staring class, and blushed.
"Well! You know each other already? What a surprise!" The teacher broke in. "Class, like you might already know, this is Riku and Risa Harada. Now, since you already know Daisuke, I think it would be best if you sat beside him." She went on to tell the row to move down two seats, leaving a double gap in between him and Satoshi.
"Thanks!" Risa said, as she plopped down beside Satoshi, and smiled. He gave her a small smile, and nodded.
"Ok, class, open your books to page 73. As for Ms. And Ms. Harada, you can share with Daisuke and Satoshi."
During the rest of the day, Riku and Risa stuck with Daisuke and Satoshi. Risa and Satoshi broke the ice right away, and they were chattering and laughinghappily about… well, random things. As for Daisuke and Riku, they were still very quiet from the shock.
At lunch, girls crowded around the four of their desks to welcome the twins, and to tell them how lucky they were to get to sit beside the two famous boys.
"Ohh, I never get to sit beside Satoshi! Risa, You are so lucky!"
"Hey, at least they're separated now! It's impossible to break them up!"
"Yeah, that makes them easier to ask out!"
"Oh, I don't think so, Daisuke and Riku, and Risa and Satoshi look so cute together already!"
Everyone laughed, except for Daisuke and Riku, who blushed and looked down at their desks. It went on and on like that until school was over.
"Hey Daisuke, that Riku seemed pretty good for you. Shy, quiet, and clueless. You were made for each other." Satoshi teased.
"I wouldn't be talking, jerk, I thought you didn't care about girls. I wonder who was flirting the whole day with Risa," Daisuke responded sarcastically.
"Who said I couldn't give warm welcomes to cute girls?"
"Oh shut up, I don't wanna talk about this."
"No, really, Daisuke. Risa's… Different from the rest of the girls in our class. She's not like the other ones." Satoshi said, finally serious.
"Yeah, I guess that goes the same with Riku." Daisuke smiled. "Hey, you know, the dance… I was thinking about…"
"Oh, I know what you're thinking about." His best friend said, and grinned. "I know exactly what you're thinking about."
Wow. Satoshi is so out of character. What a big ego. And so cocky too.I've gotta change him, somehow. XD
Anyways, finally he decides to show himself after two chapters. Some Satoshi fans were probably going nuts. If any of them read this, anyways.
I shouldn't be so negative and sarcastic. Anyhoo, thanks for reading, and stay tuned!