Disclaimer: I do not own Assassination Classroom or anything associated with it. I only own the OC Hiyashi Mizuki and her siblings. All rights go to Yusei Matsui.

A/N: Hello my little snowflakes~ Sorry it took so long to update. I'm actually moving soon so I've been busy packing. Also, some unfortunate news, my beta reader Lea Daffon is unable to continue as my beta, so my chapters are once again beta free. I'm pretty sad cause Lea was a really great beta reader and her input made the story so much better than the original (trust me). If anyone is interested in dealing with me constantly, I could really use a new beta reader. It comes with perks too! You get to influence the storyline and you get new chapters earlier than I post so... incentive. If you're worried about not having experience that's fine. All I require is someone who is fluent enough in English and has read/watched AC all the way through so you can help me with keeping cannon characters in character. Also, from now on, I'm going to keep my author notes bold if it's an important update so you can skip all the other A/N. Alright, enough from me. Enjoy the chapter~


Chapter 14

Mizuki POV

"Alright everyone!" Mizuki finished with a clap of her hands. "That's it for today. Good work! Remember to complete the pages I assigned to you by tomorrow."

"Hai Mizuki-sensei!" The children chorused together.

Hana-san stepped into the room from outside and addressed the class, "What do you say to Mizuki-sensei and Chiba-san?"

"Arigato Mizuki-sensei and Chiba-sensei!"

The latter one looked a little flustered at his new title. Seeing this, Mizuki giggled and ribbed him lightly, "Ehh? I'm a little jealous. It took them a week to call me sensei and here you are getting that title in a day."

Chiba turned his head and looked at her in amusement. Before he could say anything, two cheerful voices interrupted him.

"Nee-chan! Nee-chan! Look! We finished all our work early today!" Reo and Ren ran up to her in excitement holding the workbooks they had been working on while she helped the others up to her face.

"Wowwww! Good job you guys." She praised with a pat on both their heads causing them to give her twin grins of delight. Looking at Chiba, Mizuki remembered that she had planned to take them to the park and let them stay there while she and Chiba did... whatever people usually did together. Crouching down to their eye level, she said in a proud voice, "For doing such a good job, I'm going to buy you guys ice cream and let you go to the park today."

"Really?" Ren asked her excitedly. Mizuki swore she could see sparkles in her younger sister's dark brown eyes. "Ne, ne, can we climb trees like last time, Nee-chan?"

Mizuki glanced at her younger brother who had shifted from excitement to terrified at the idea of going to the park. Looking back at her younger sister, she said, "Sorry, Ren-chan, but you can't. I won't be able to watch you or catch you if you fall."

Reo looked at her. She could see the hesitance in his eyes, but she could also see determination and the love he had for his twin as he said, "Nee-chan, if Ren-chan wants to climb you don't have to make up excuses for me. I don't mind trying again."

Ren looked at her twin with shock on her face. Then guilt creeped into her usually cheerful gaze as she apologized to him, "Reo-chan, I'm sorry! I forgot what happened last time. It's okay! We can just play on the slides instead." Ren glomped her twin into a big hug. Despite being the same size, Ren somehow had the ability to completely engulf her twin brother into a hug when he needed to be cheered up.

Mizuki looked fondly at her siblings. She felt pride that despite their circumstances, they managed to grow into caring and selfless children. Their mother had died when they were only three years old, so she had to raise them in the most crucial parts of their childhood. It was a daunting task she hadn't fully grasped until later. In fact, they were still growing and shaping into their own people. Mizuki knew she would do her best to keep her siblings safe and happy so they could grow up to be the best version of themselves they could be.

"Sorry to burst your bubbles," Mizuki interrupted their argument about who was going to sacrifice what, "but I really can't watch you two if you climb trees today."

"Ehhhh? Why not?" Ren asked with a little whine finally letting go of Reo.

"I'm keeping Chiba-san company."

Twin eyes glanced at the boy who was standing calmly behind their older sister. As usual, Ren was the first to approach him followed closely by her partner in crime.

"Are you Nee-chan's boyfriend?"

Mizuki fell over in shock.

Of all things she could have asked. *sweat drops and cries at the same time*

"Oi, Ren-chan, you can't just go around asking a stranger if they are someone's boyfriend."

"Why not?" Reo asked her.

Mizuki sighed, "It's not polite." Turning to Chiba, she apologized for her siblings, "Gomen'nasai Chiba-san."

Chiba, to his credit, didn't seem fazed by her little sister's blunt question, "Iie, it's no problem Hiyashi-san."

"But Nee-chan, he's the first guy we've seen you with other than- ack!" Ren cried out. Mizuki had flicked her forehead before getting up on her feet and dusting off her clothes.

"Nope! No more questions. Go say bye to Hana-san and get your things."

"Hai," Ren grumbled, rubbing her forehead with a pout. Reo followed his sister with one last glance at the boy standing beside his older sister.

"Sorry again," Mizuki muttered, not daring to glance at the boy beside her lest her blush show. She did not like him like that. She was just embarrassed about the scene she had pulled in front of him.

"It's okay. I know children have their imaginations." Chiba replied in his usual calm fashion.

Once the twins returned, Mizuki led their group out the front of the building. Passing the gate, she saw Matsukata-san getting off his bike.

"Matsukata-san! Finished with your deliveries already?"

"Ah Hiyashi-san! Yes, there weren't too many orders today. A blessing on these old bones har har har!" Matsukata-san laughed.

"You work too hard, Matsukata-san. You really should rest. I already told you I'd be more than willing to help you with the deliveries." Mizuki protested.

"And risk you getting expelled? Mizuki-chan, you know as well as I do you can't risk that. You young ones need to get a good education so you can be successful in the future. Plus I couldn't take away the children's favorite Sensei."

"But…"

"No buts. Now off you go. Don't be late tomorrow, understand? If you are, I'm going to have to schedule you for more days."

"..." Mizuki knew a losing battle when she saw one. Resigned, she replied, "Yes, sir!"

Just as they were about to walk off, Matsukata-san called out, "Hey boy," Chiba turned around, "Make sure you take care of her. She has enough responsibility to deal with, you understand?"

"Hai," Chiba replied with a soft yet determined voice. "Don't worry, sir, I will make sure Hiyashi isn't alone."

As he said the last part, he turned and gave the aforementioned girl a smile. Mizuki turned her face away quickly as she felt her face heat up for the hundredth time that day.

Seemingly satisfied, the old man waved them off and continued to push his bike into the school grounds. Mizuki kept her bangs around her face as she walked.

Mizuki guided them to the ice cream stand she knew was next to the park near the train station. Since she didn't know where Chiba lived, she figured it'd be more convenient if they stuck around the area. Her face was no longer flushed red but just in case, she refused to risk a glance at the boy next to her.

"Look! Look Ren-chan! They have mint chocolate chip flavor!" Reo shouted in a rare display of excitement. Out of the two, Reo was the introvert that tended to be calmer than his easily excitable twin. From what Mizuki knows, Reo only got excited for a few things: when he and Ren are plotting, when he learns something new, and when it comes to food.

"Ewwww! How can you eat minty ice cream? It's too spicy!" Ren cried in disgust.

Reo rolled his eyes, "I told you, mint is not spicy!"

Sticking her tongue out at him, Ren simply cried, "Weirdo!"

Mizuki giggled behind her hands at their 'fight'. She would never tire of their five year old antics. They were so pure and innocent. And I'm going to keep it that way as long as I can. She thought with determination. They would have a good childhood and keep their innocence so that they can live the life she was denied.

Walking up to them, she placed a hand atop both their heads and gave them a closed eyed smile. "How about I get you both a different flavor?"

They looked at her with their wide dark brown eyes. "Really?"

"Mm-hmm! Now go pick your flavor." Mizuki told them. The two turned to the flavor board and started another argument about the best flavor to choose. Though she was happy seeing her siblings happy, she was a bit worried. I hope I saved enough to last us till next break.

Mizuki had worked all through the spring break and saved every penny she could so that they wouldn't be too limited by finances. Their father, though he had quit his job, still had his own money saved up, so he was able to provide for himself despite blowing much of his money on alcohol at home as well at the bars and clubs where he spent most of his time. Occasionally, there'd be some cash sitting on the kitchen counter for them, but it was sporadic and usually wasn't enough to feed two growing children and a growing teen.

We'll be fine. She reassured herself in her head. They can have a few treats. I'll just have to cut my portions later this week.

She saw a shadow out of the corner of her eye. Turning, she saw Chiba looking at the flavor board as well. Crap! I forgot I have another person with me.

"Would you like one as well, Chiba-san? Since this is my favor to you, I should be the one to treat you." Mizuki offered.

"Sure, what flavor are you getting?" He asked innocently.

Mizuki hesitated, "I… I don't usually eat sweets."

"You don't like sweets?" He asked, tilting his head in question.

Ren had chosen that exact moment to come back and replied for her, "No! Nee-chan loves sweets! She has a bigger sweet tooth than Reo-chan sometimes."

Mizuki glared at her younger sister before trying to reassure her companion, "It's not that I don't like them. I just, uh," she scrambled for an excuse that wouldn't reveal her financial situation. "Don't have enough money on me!"

"That's fine." He replied with nonchalance. "What's your favorite flavor anyway?"

Mizuki stared at him in confusion. Seeing her sister just standing there, Ren gestured for Chiba to come closer so she could whisper in his ear.

Chiba gave a small smile and indulged her, bending down to her. Ren whispered something in his ear and he nodded giving her a head pat. Walking up to the ice cream seller, he ordered, "One mint chocolate chip, one cotton candy, and two cookies and cream please."

Mizuki rushed up to him as he pulled out his wallet. "What are you doing?"

Chiba gave her a teasing smile, "What kind of gentleman lets the lady pay for ice cream?"

She sputtered in protest but was silenced as the vendor handed her the ice creams for her siblings. As soon as they were in her hands, tiny hands grabbed at her clothes trying to reach their sweet treat. Sighing, she lowered the ice cream cones into their hands where they were immediately snatched away.

"Thank you Chiba-sensei!" They cried before running off in the direction of the park.

Mizuki watched them for a second before turning back to her companion. He stood in front of her holding two ice cream cones in his hand.

"I hope your sister was right. Cookies and cream right?" He asked, holding out one of the cones to her.

"Wait, let me at least pay you back for my siblings' ice cream-"

"Hiyashi-san." Chiba interrupted. "It's okay. I was planning on treating you to something anyway. I dragged you out here, it's the least I could do."

Seeing that he wasn't about to change his mind, she accepted the cone he was offering. "Thank you, Chiba-san."

As they walked towards her siblings, Mizuki took a lick and her whole face lit up. She didn't remember ice cream being this sweet. She closed her eyes to enjoy the flavor a little bit more.

She heard laughter beside her and opened her eyes to Chiba laughing softly while watching her. Her face flushed pink in embarrassment, "What are you laughing at?"

"Nothing." He assured her, amusement clear in his voice, "I just thought you looked really cute just now."

Mizuki's pink blush turned into a beet red flush across her whole face at his words.

"Nee-chan! Your face is really red." Reo observed when they caught up with them.

"You look like a tomato." Ren added with a face of disgust thinking of her least favorite food.

"I'll make you eat tomatoes if you don't stop talking right now." Mizuki threatened in a low with narrowed eyes at her devil siblings. I have never wished I didn't have siblings more than now. I might actually die from embarrassment before today is over.

Instead of looking threatened, Ren just giggled and pulled on Reo's hand to drag them ahead leaving Mizuki and Chiba alone.

Seeing her very red face, Chiba asked her in concern, "Are you okay Hiyashi-san? If you are not feeling well, you do not have to hangout for my sake. We can just call the favor cashed in and be done with it."

Mizuki paused in eating her cone. Wondering why he suddenly wanted to end their time together, she started to fear the worst. Does he no longer want to be my friend because of what happened? Maybe he just wanted to be friends because he thought I still had connections to Class A and could get him back to the Main Campus. Why am I so stupid? Of course he doesn't want to be friends. What kind of idiot uses a favor just to be friends? I can't believe I almost fell for it again. Mizuki ranted in her head. Looking down at her half eaten ice cream cone, she thought with more bitterness, I bet he pities me. That's why he bought this. This was his way of assuaging his guilt before he dumps me now that he knows I'm of no use to him. With each thought, she got angrier and more insecure. Her head was bent over looking at the floor, but it wasn't in embarrassment. Her steps slowed to a stop.

Chiba stopped walking as well as soon as he saw her pause. She wasn't looking up at him.

"Ne, Chiba-san," Mizuki said in a flat voice, "If you wanted my connections to help you get back to the Main Campus as your favor, you could have just asked. There's no need for this elaborate lie."

Chiba stood frozen on the spot. He's probably shocked that I caught on. I must seem so gullible to him right now.

"You know," Mizuki raised her head to look at him head on. Her hazel eyes glinting dangerously in anger, "the type of people I hate most are people like you who use the idea of friendship as a way of manipulating someone."

Chapter 14 End


A/N: I couldn't resist the ice cream scene. It was just too cute. Also Chiba is such a gentleman; I love this lil cinnamon roll so much. Unfortunately, Mizuki-chan has some trust issues and doesn't feel the same way. Anyway, hope you guys liked the chapter! The next chapter will be up soon (I think) but it'll also probably be un-betaed so... yep. Favorites and reviews=more motivation=faster updates!

Review replies:

Oevomel: So I didn't reply to yours earlier. Sorry about that. Anyway, the reason Mizuki isn't telling anyone about the abuse she and her siblings are suffering is because they'll arrest her father and put them into orphanages where they might be separated. Also, her father, while basically insane with grief at this point, is still functional enough where he'll leave some money for them for food (occasionally) plus with him they have a roof over their heads. As long as he doesn't touch her siblings, Mizuki isn't going to tell anyone. On the scene between Mizuki and Asano (aka Gakushuu), there are reasons for it not being just between them and its not just the ship between Chiba and Mizuki. It had to have spectators and I needed someone from class E there but I won't reveal too much now. Last bit, I'm trying to keep it not too romance focus because I hate when fanfics focus only on ships, but it's my first time writing and I have a hard time recreating the cannon scenes with my OC while keeping it somewhat believable. Thank you for your compliment and feedback!

Guest1: Thank you for your feedback! If you are up to it, could you elaborate on why you think it's alright or how I could improve? (Also, I know about Wikia but thank you anyway)

ILikeFoxes828: Hahaha! I enjoyed your comment! Chiba is just a gentleman but we'll see how it plays out;)

Guest2: Your vote has been accounted for! I'm glad you like the story! Yeah, I realized in my first draft everything was basically a flashback so I kinda just turned it into a chapter scene. On the Karma, Irina, and Assembly scenes... you might have to wait a bit ha, ha, haaaa... I'll try to write faster but I'm still trying to get all the kinks worked out for those scenes.

Ship Poll

Seveli: Gakushuu! What did you do to my readers?

Gakushuu: I don't know what you mean.

Seveli: You must have hypnotised them or something! Why did your popularity shoot up all of a sudden? You were such a jerk in chapter 12!

Gakushuu: *shrugs* What can I say? The people love me.

Seveli: *sighs in defeat*

Ryuunosuke Chiba: 9
Akabane Karma: 3
Asano Gakushu: 7
No ship: 3