Chapter 4: Confrontation
Kurama decided he'd confront Hiyoko about her avoiding him. The bell had just rung to end second period. Her locker was right next to his so he decided to check there first. To his delight he found her there, putting her Science textbook into her locker. You left the classroom as soon as the bell rung to avoid me, but I caught up with you!
"Hiyoko." He said, walking up to her. "Can we talk?"
"I guess." She sighed.
"Why're you avoiding me?" He asked. "Is it because of my friends or the fangirls?"
Blush rose to her cheeks. "Well...I-uh..." She stammered.
"Why?" Kurama tried again.
"I guess what people are saying and how they're looking at me is a little embarassing..." Hiyoko admitted.
"Don't worry about them." He said. "I want you to hang around me."
"Sh-shuiichi?" She stammered.
I've given her a hint...now let's see if she gets what I mean.
Did he just say that he likes me? I mean, likes me? She sighed. I'm too self-absorbed. He's just trying to be friends and make me feel better... Oh, Kurama... I wish you liked me...
"What was the sigh about?" Kurama asked with a smile.
"Oh-uh...nothing!" Hiyoko said, her face getting redder.
"You like to blush, don't you?" He laughed.
Hiyoko turned her face without an answer. What do I say to that? tell him the truth about how I feel?
"We better get to class before we're late!" She said, changing the subject. "We've only got one minute!"
They speed-walked to class. When Kurama opened the door and beckoned her to go in first, she was disappointed by all the faces giving her dirty looks. Look at all the pretty girls that like Shuiichi...he'd never like me. I was right. She walked to her seat and Kurama followed behind her. When he plopped into his seat he gave her a warm-hearted smile that made her forget all the faces. It sent a pink tint to her face and sent her heart fluttering.
"All this feeling over a little smile." She said, putting her pencil to her chin. Hiyoko looked over at Kurama, who looked very suprised.
"What?" He asked.
"D-did I say that out loud?" She asked.
"Yep." Kurama replied, his sweet smile returning to his face. "Is it that cute?"
"I-"
"Ms. Kamika, Mr. Minamino, I'd like you to pay attention so you don't fail." The teacher said angrily, cutting her off. The rest of the students giggled.
"It's my fault." Shuiichi said, faking being sorry. "I asked her a question."
"And what was that question to make it more important than math?" The teacher asked.
"I asked if she understood and offered to help her if she didn't." He lied.
"Okay, but I don't want anymore interruptions." The teacher said, focusing back on the chalkboard.
"Nice one, Shuiichi." A boy whispered with a wink.
Kurama turned back to Hiyoko. "Let's talk after class." He whispered.
"Okay." Hiyoko whispered back with a smile.
She actually smiled...does that mean she understands and she likes me, too? And what about Yoko? We're sort of the same person...but sort of not. I can't control what he does, but I'm consiously there most of the time. And why does she seem so familiar?
Questions, questions. Came a voice from the back of his mind. You'll find out in time. I don't know why she seems familiar either, though...
Class ended fast and Kurama was ready to tell her exactly how he felt. But how would she take it?
Hiyoko walked toward her locker with Kurama by her side. Should I tell him how I feel? I can't. Even if he tells me he likes me, which he won't, I can't tell him...I can't because of that...
They reached their lockers and stopped, facing eachother. Hiyoko looked into Kurama's eyes. Why does this seem so familiar? Oh well, here it goes...
"So, is it that cute?" Kurama asked with a happy, excited look. "Am I?"
"I-I guess..."She blushed.
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean?" He asked, sticking his tongue out.
"Yes, you are." She said sadly. "But I couldn't be with you, even if I wanted to."
"Why?" He asked in shock.
"I have...my reasons." hiyoko said, turning away. "I'm sorry."