Title - The Student Council and The Service Club

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"…."- Speaking

'…..'- Thoughts

Chapter 7

No one's POV

"Where am I…?" muttered Alice as she looked around. She held her head and realized that it's already night. She was in a spacious room which was light sufficiently. "These are not my clothes…" she muttered as she glanced at her clothes. 'A night gown…? How…'

"Oh, Alice dear! You are awake! Thank goodness!" exclaimed Shiori as she held a glass of water for Alice. Alice was surprised as she saw their school principal. She proceeded to sit up with the help of Shiori.

"Shiori-sama?... Thank you…" said Alice, her voice hoarse, as she took the glass and drank from it. She glanced around the spacious room and tried to recall when suddenly she winced due to her injured right hand which was now bandaged. 'My elbow's hurt… Oh! Yes…!' she thought as she remembered the incident.

"How are you feeling, Alice? Are you alright?" asked Shiori, concern filled in her voice. Shiori sighed relieved when Alice nodded and said, "Yes, Shiori-sama"

"Where's Runo…? Is she alright?! And Shu… Kazami-kun…? He's not hurt, is he? I…" Alice suddenly started with concern evident in her voice. Before she could stand from bed, Shiori stopped her and smiled.

"No need. Runo's alright, I called her. And Shun's as fit as ever! Don't worry!" Shiori assured her and smiled. "Though he hasn't told me everything yet… And Dan and Baron stopped by…" she muttered, thinking that Shun is more silent today than usual. Alice sighed relieved and smiled. That's when Shun came in with a tray in his hands.

"Anyway! Here's your dinner! Time to eat!" exclaimed shiori and smiled. "Shun? Feed her" she continued and before Shun could retort she said, "Her hand is hurt, see? I have an urgent business now or I would have done it. I'll come back as soon as I'm done!". She stood up and smiled at them before leaving.

'I'm glad Runo's safe… That was just a prank done by someone, I think… But who…? Anyway, if Shun hadn't reached there in time… I… I owe him one. He could've been hurt because of me today. I have to try hard… so that I can pay him back!' she smiled at her resolution.

Shun sighed as he sat beside bed, on a chair. Alice looked at him, thinking as he took the plate in his hand. 'What am I doing… I shouldn't have come here in the first place…' he thought when Alice interrupted his thoughts.

"No… It's fine. You don't have to do this… I have already caused you so much trouble… I…" said Alice, looking at her lap. Before she could continue, Shun put a rice filled spoon in her mouth, surprising her.

"It's not your fault. So don't feel guilty or whatever. I just did what I should've done at that moment…" said Shun, as he fed her. Alice didn't know what he was thinking at the moment as his face didn't show any expression.

"You could've been hurt because of me!" she blurted out. Shun looked stunned for a moment but composed himself. She looked aside. "I… I should've followed your advice…" she whispered. Shun sighed as he saw her blaming herself, guilt taking over her.

"I didn't happen, ne? Stop fussing over it. Here…" he said then fed her again. She was surprised at his gentle tone. She looked at his face to see if he was annoyed by her, to find a calm expression.

"Besides, it would've been boring if I couldn't see you around…" he continued and smirked as her face heated up. "W…what…?" she stuttered. "… I can't lose my rival, can I? Wait… we have a test coming up this week. Prepare to lose again" he completed and smirked.

'Yeah… Of course… I'll work hard! I'll not make this mistakes which can get anyone in danger!' she thought with a determined look. He almost smiled when he saw her guilty face replaced with determination. He finished feeding her and stood while she drank water. He turned to leave with now empty tray.

'Did he just say that on purpose…? To take my mind off the incident… Nah… It's not his style… But that did help me…' she thought looking at the silent boy, secretly smiling.

"T…Thank you… Shun! Sorry for the trouble!" she thanked him before he could leave, for feeding her. He stopped in his tracks. She watched his back and continued to speak, "And this time I'll not lose! Just you see!".

Shun still had his back turned and this time, there was a tiny smile tugging at his lips when he heard her determined voice, as he walked to the door. "Good luck. I can see you try…" he said before he left. Alice sat there, half-glaring at his words. 'I see he is back to his real self…' she thought. "Wait… I didn't thank him for saving me back there!"

After few minutes, Shiori came in Alice's room and told her that she should stay the night and informed that she has talked with Julie. Julie agreed to bring her spare uniform for school tomorrow, if she's willing to go to school, to which Alice agreed instantly.

"Good night, dear…" said Shiori as she kissed Alice on the forehead. Alice felt overwhelmed by this little act and thanked her. "You liked it? You see Shun always gets annoyed when I kiss him good night" said Shiori and they both laughed.

Next day…

"Alice! I'm glad you're alright!" exclaimed Runo as she hugged Alice. Alice smiled hugging back and patted her back. She knew her friends will be worried. Julie smiled watching them. The word hasn't spread about the incident so Alice felt relieved. Shun went inside the school and left them alone as he came with Alice and Julie. He was late than his usual routine.

"Let's go inside or we'll be late!" said Alice as she let go of Runo. "We'll talk later!" she added before anyone could say anything.

"See Runo… She won't tell me the details if anything happened last night when she stayed at Shun's-!" Julie whined when Alice put her hand on Julie's mouth to stop her continuing, before any other students hear anything. Runo shook her head.

"JULIE! Nothing happened!" exclaimed Alice, "But Shiori-sama is really very nice…". Alice smiled and let go of her hand. "Hey! We know that already…" retorted Julie as they went inside.

The school went on as usual… Classes and lectures…with Dan and Runo's arguments of course. Like now…

"Why was I told to tutor you!" exclaimed Runo, as both Dan and Runo walked through the hallway. Students moved as they saw Runo's aura. Their teacher had appointed Runo to tutor Dan as their tests are next week.

"Why didn't they tell earlier that we have test!" exclaimed Dan. Runo sighed and said, "You were sleeping that time. Anyway… Even Shun kicked you out from his house last time he tutored you!". She sweatdropped while Dan twitched at the memory.

"Relax Runo! It's not that bad to teach me! I'll try hard this time I swear! I know you are good at studies!" exclaimed Dan which stopped Runo and looked at him as he grinned, her cheeks slightly red due to his compliment.

Suddenly his face drained color like he was scared, he said, "B…Because, Mom will definitely kill me if I fail this!". Runo's eyebrow twitched at that as she punched him and walked ahead. "OWW!" Dan was on the floor…"Baka!"

Student Council room…

Shun sat on his desk with a pen in his hand. He was thinking about a note Alice received as who could've done a prank like that on her. He glanced at the other members to find them chatting and working. He looked out of the window and saw Alice instructing some students, well… the boys were having a love sick look on their faces for Alice, with Keith helping them with annoyed face… due to girls with hearts in their eyes…

Shun looked at her and saw that her injured hand was hidden by her sleeve. He sighed. 'Is that Fabia Sheen and her group…?' he thought as he saw a group standing a few meters away from Alice.

'As far as I know, she always helps people… So… who…? May be someone held a grudge against her… But she's not the type who'll hurt someone…she's kind-hearted and also beautif-… Wait!' his thoughts started to wander. He shook his head thinking that how ridiculous his thoughts were turning. He resumed his work and thought 'What am I doing…' when…

"How about we study together, everyone?! Runo's tutoring Dan and Marucho's tutori… I mean… helping me with studies! Billy will also come! So how about we group study? And tomorrow it's weekend!" Julie suggested, grinning. Almost everyone pondered over her suggestion. "It's a nice idea. Why don't you all come to my place?" asked Marucho, smiling to which Julie agreed, "YAY!". It was decided.

Shun looked at Runo raising his eyebrow, when he heard she's tutoring Dan. "Don't look at me! That's teacher's fault!" exclaimed Runo as the others laughed except Shun who added, "Good luck. And count me out".

"Me too. I study alone" said Ace, resuming his work. "Ohh… So that you both can think about your 'dream girls' and no one will disturb you, huh?" Julie cooed but was ignored by both Shun and Ace, who were immersed in their work. The others sweatdropped.

Alice was in library writing notes. It's already half hour, she's studying after she and Keith helped the students with their props. The library seems almost empty. She sighed and ran her hand on her elbow, which is not hurting that much now.

"I must thank Shiori-sama and Kaichou!" she muttered to herself.

"Hn. That's a good idea. You haven't thanked me yet… I think" came a voice behind her. "Ehh?!" she squealed as she stood up, panicked. "Don't scare me like that, Kaichou!" she exclaimed, a little loudly. She faced him and continued, now embarrassed, "Well, I was thinking that…" but was interrupted when he put a finger on her lips silencing her and said…

"Silence. It's a library. And how about you go out with me?"…

To be continued….

A/N - Sorry… If the chapter is too long… I hope you enjoyed reading it? Or not…?