Title - The Student Council and The Service Club
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"…."- Speaking
'…..'- Thoughts
Chapter 20
No one's POV
"…"
Alice's eyes were wide and she was too stunned to move as Klaus embraced her. She blushed when he started to speak, still embracing her. She blinked when he stopped talking and soon he let go of her. She smiled at him.
The others gaped at the scene in front of them, their eyes wide. They saw as Klaus let go of Alice and were too surprised when Alice smiled at him and also waved her hand at him as he left, giving him a smile.
On the other hand, Shun frowned, anger evident on his face and his fists clenched at the sight. He saw Alice walk towards Keith and sat with him, talking about something. He averted his gaze when Dan called his name and turn to him. He found that his friends had resumed their tasks so he did the same and went towards Dan.
Meanwhile, Alice smiled at Keith as she sat down while Keith raised his eyebrow at her. "What was that just now…?" he asked.
"Ah, I was surprised as well… but then he told me his reason… He was just making his best friend jealous who he likes… That's the reason he invited me to the dinner I guess…" explained Alice.
"Hmm… but that's making things complicated…" he muttered glancing at Shun who was looking their way…
Alice looked at Keith questioningly then shrugged. "Keith-senpai, why did you call me?" she asked.
"Actually, the lines you wrote are quite good… but I think this needs some changes" said Keith as he showed the book he was reading previously to Alice. Alice nodded as they continued discussing.
Some time later…
The sun had already set and the gang was standing where the completion was held. They had gone to their inn to bath and change clothes to get ready for the game. The boys were wearing simple plain t-shirts and either Khakis or cargo pants while the girls wore loose tops and either shorts or capris. They were exited except Shun who had 'don't care' look on his face. Well… no one asked Alice about Klaus yet…
"GOOD EVENING FOLKS!" greeted the announcer from the stage. The audience cheered. "It's time for our monthly tournament! For our game 'PARADISE?'! Participants! Please step towards the booth at the side after I explain the rules! Each team will have two partners, a boy and a girl! It's a couples' game ofcourse!" he explained, excited and the crowd cheered loudly.
That's when the gang's excitement turned to surprised one and glanced at the large poster behind the announcer with the wide eyes. Then the whole gang turned their heads towards Dan, glaring. Dan gulped and sweated at the intense glares and looked to the front. He TRIED to ignore the glares, which was difficult and before anyone could say anything, the announcer spoke up.
"And this month we have some new high schoolers' joining us! So EXCITING! MORE COMPETITION for our Awesome MYSTERY PRIZE!" he exclaimed. The crowd cheered loudly except the gang but their eyes lit up at the words 'mystery prize' when…
"Now I hope the couples are ready to face the challenge! Participants, please go and line up at the booth with your partners! So that they write your team names! Then I shall explain further" said the announcer and grinned at the audience, earning squeals from the girls when someone from the crowd asked…
"Hey, why is there question mark after PARADISE…?" someone asked.
"Well… why don't you ask the participants when they come back?" said the announcer and winked.
The participants scurried to their partners and stood beside each other, lining up at the said booth while the gang stood in a group behind them except Alice who was talking away from them with Marucho and Keith.
"Cool! I'm up for a challenge! I want the prize!" exclaimed Dan then looked around for a partner. "Uhh… where's Alice?" he asked.
"She's talking to Marucho and Keith-senpai about something" answered Runo and glanced at Julie who was…
"Billy! You'll be my partner! Let's go!" exclaimed Julie and stood in the queue of participants. Well… she dragged Billy without his answer… "Hey!"
"Whatever. I'm out" said Shun and Ace added, "Me too". They turned to leave but were stopped by Dan.
"Wait! You can't leave! I have registered your names! We HAVE to play!" pressed Dan while Baron shook his head. The others looked at Dan suspiciously.
"What are you hiding now?" asked Shun to Dan, crossing his arms on his chest. Ace, Mira and Runo stood beside each other giving Dan a 'Spill-the-truth' expression.
"Well… you see…uhh… Baron what was it again…? …you tell. You were also in it…" said Dan, looking at Baron.
"W-what are you saying, Dan? I'm not even participating… I'm going with Marucho and Keith-senpai to that concert in sometime… OH! LOOK at the time! I HAVE to go, BYE GUYS!" said Baron, with a nervous smile, before dashing off in Keith's direction.
Dan muttered, "Traitor…" looking at Baron running off. He sighed deeply. "Well, you see! I have registered six names… Shun, Ace, Runo, Mira, Alice and mine. Actually, they were serving the best food around here and their manager told me to participate in this tournament so I'll get free food! They were giving free food coupons to each participant and I got one when I registered my name but then their food was so DELICIOUS, I tell ya! So… I thought-…" he said but was interrupted by Shun.
"…that the more participants will get you the more coupons for food. Then you asked Baron but he had to go to concert so he kind of gave you the idea and every time you went to eat, you registered one of our names each time" completed Shun. Everyone stared at him as he explained, plainly but it was clear he was pissed off as his voice rose at the end.
Dan sweated and gulped. "…uhh… right… So, now we have to participate" said Dan, quietly. Everyone sighed.
"Okay… I'll help you as you are vice president of our club… but after the game… we'll see" said Mira, her voice hard. Runo merely sighed and agreed, "I just want the prize so I'm in". Surprisingly, she didn't shout.
"Hmm… I guess. Atleast I'll try to win that Mystery prize. I'm suddenly interested in that" said Ace and smirked.
"Hn. It's almost our turn" said Shun, pointing at the booth which was almost empty. It was Julie and Billy's turn. "I'll deal with you later" stated Shun, almost venomously, glaring at Dan who shivered, involuntarily.
Dan turned to Mira who had a scary look so he turned to Runo. "Hey, Runo… Please be my partner! Of course we'll win! I have a strategy!" he said, scratching the back of head. Shun shook his head at his best friend/rival's embarrassed face, but he still had an angry look.
"You better not lose, Ace. Because I want the prize, I'm willing to be partnered with you" said Mira, rolling her eyes.
"Look who's talking. You better not slow me down, Mira" said Ace, as he went towards the booth, followed by Mira. Dan and Runo soon followed after them.
Shun sighed and muttered, "That leaves me with…"
"Hey, Shun. Where's Dan? I thought he'll be my partner" said Alice. Shun gave her a plain look and pointed towards the booth. She looked in that direction and smiled as she saw Dan standing with Runo.
"…So… you are my partner… Then let's go! I want the prize so we have to fight hard!" she exclaimed, running towards the booth while Shun followed.
"SO! Here are our participants a.k.a. victims!" the audience cheered as if they knew and familiar with the game while the gang stared at the announcer surprised. '…Victims…?' they thought and sweatdropped.
"The game's simple! The couples have to search the treasure with the hints given in the papers they will get but beware of the 'things' in there! And you'll be handcuffed to your partner throughout the game until you reach the end or you'll disqualify. And the key will be with you. Just so you know there is a reason for it BUT! The first one to come wins! You have one hour to compete and reach the destination! One more thing… you scream and ultimately your pair disqualifies! Anyway, LET'S BEGIN!" the announcer announced, fist pumping in the air, earning cheers from around. It clearly proves that this is a popular tournament here…
The gang nodded at each other, conveying the message that they will not back down. Shun glanced and saw there were thirteen couples including them. The pairs stood beside each other, the gang stood awkwardly, as they were handcuffed and were given the key. They stood at the individual entrances like the other couples who were being lovey-dovey. Most of the gang grimaced at the sight of the other couples' 'display of affection' when they heard some whispers like…
"Last time some went missing so they have come up with cuffs this time, huh?"…
"…It's nice idea…"
Suddenly, the forest seemed more creepy than it already was…
"….AND… STAAAAAAAART!"
Fifteen minutes later…
With Dan and Runo
"Oww! What did I do now?!" exclaimed Dan, rubbing his head where Runo had bonked him. Runo huffed.
"We are walking on this path for the second time because of you! Now, just follow me!" she said and dragged him with her. Just then there was a violent scream in the woods.
"Wait… did you hear that noise…? Looks like disqualifications started" she said. She unknowingly intertwined her fingers with his.
Dan looked aside, blushing. "Uhh… Runo… You…" he started when…
"WHAT?!" she snapped, glaring at him.
"…Nothing…"
Just then something popped out in front them, scaring them. They both shouted but there was no voice as they both had covered each other's mouth with their unoccupied hands…
With Ace and Mira
"I'm telling you, this is the right path!" exclaimed Mira, as she dragged Ace's handcuffed hand to her side. She was trying to pull Ace to the right side while Ace resisted planting his foot on the ground.
"No, Mira. This is the right way!" said Ace, pointing in opposite side and trying to stop her from dragging him. Actually, they both were pulling each other in opposite direction when Ace pulled her hard towards him, causing her to crash on his chest. "Ooff…"
"Mira… don't make me carry you all way… and you know I'm capable of doing that…" he whispered in her ear causing her to blush furiously. She pushed him back.
"S-Shut up! Now, start walking!" she muttered and followed Ace who was smirking, triumphantly when they heard someone screaming from nearby. They both glanced at each other and shrugged, resuming on their way…
With Shun and Alice
"You don't look too excited now that you are with me" said Shun, glancing at Alice, who was quietly walking. They were walking without saying anything until now. Alice glanced at him.
"I know you wanted to be paired up with Dan and you were avoiding me but it can't be helped now…" he stated, his voice holding sarcasm. Alice raised her eyebrows.
"Eh? No… it's just that Dan had asked me to partner up as we are a good team… Hey! When did I avoid you?" she asked instead. She frowned. "You were the one who was not talking to me!" she exclaimed.
Shun frowned. "Your behavior is unusual since that Klaus guy came. And why was he hugging you back there?" he asked and stopped walking. "It was…inappropriate" he added.
"Huh? Inappropriate? But I didn't do anything! Besides, I'm just helping him with something. It's just that, your behavior is strange" she said.
"Yeah right. He asks you for dinner and you agree without second thought then he comes and hugs you and you smile at him after that, and I'm weird. Great" he said, looking away from her, frowning. He sighed.
"Whatever. Let's just complete the game" he said and turned to walk but stopped as Alice didn't move. He glanced back at her to see her looking at him.
"Shun, I wanted to ask you something… Did I do something wrong to you that you are always angry with me…?" she asked. She was serious, Shun noticed and he was surprised.
"Well… you always seem to scold me on the things even though I didn't even do anything wrong…" she added, sadly. Shun blinked then sweatdropped.
"That is not scolding! It's just that I care" he blurted out. Realizing his sudden outburst, his face heated up. He looked away from her face while she looked at him in surprise.
"You are always carrying trouble with you, you know and Mom said that I must look after our students…" he tried to cover up.
Alice giggled causing him to look back at her. "What?" he asked. This was really out of character for him to say something like this. He was feeling really awkward after blurting those words out. It almost sounded foolish… Well, if Dan had said it, he would have definitely called him 'stupid'…
"Okay okay… I understand" said Alice after giggling.
"Then tell me why do always keep everything a secret?" asked Shun, his face, back to seriousness. He stood in front of her and put his unoccupied hand in his pocket.
"I'm not going to move until I get answer" he stated stubbornly, his face one foot away from her and stared at her face in little light provided by moon.
"What?! This is not the time to ask questions! We will lose!" exclaimed Alice with wide eyes. Shun merely stood staring at her. Alice sighed.
"…uhh… Habit…?" said Alice, glancing around avoiding his face and thinking. Shun narrowed his at her unconsciously leaning closer towards her, not buying what she said at all…
Alice blushed and stepped back but she stumbled over a rock which caused her in falling back but she didn't hit the ground rather…
She hit her back on a tree behind her which prevented her from falling. Sighing relieved, she looked up then gasped when she saw Shun' face few inches away from hers as he was dragged with her due to the handcuffs. His face held a surprised look. She noticed he had supported himself with his unoccupied hand putting his hand on the tree trunk beside her head, preventing him from crashing into her. She blushed furiously as his face was too close.
Just then her eyes widened when something came down from the tree they were standing. That thing was a bloody skeleton which looked rather terrifying in the night. It hung right behind Shun.
Shun had heard the noise and saw Alice widen her eyes. Before she could scream, she moved forward and crashed her face on his chest, muffling her shout in his shirt. As much as he wanted to praise her for her instant thinking that saved them from disqualifying, he couldn't. Just for a second, he thought of embracing her. He felt he could stay like this for… 'Wait! This is stupid!' he thought and shook the other thoughts away.
A few seconds later, she backed up and looked aside while he felt his face heat up. He glanced at her and saw she was looking at the ground, her fringes covering her face but he saw her ears were red even in the moonlight. He smirked that the girls would always blush when he's around and that had always annoyed him but he wanted to have that effect specifically on her, he didn't know why, but he succeeded now and he was glad.
Alice looked up when Shun cleared his throat. He tugged her hand and said, "I'll let it go for now… let's go". She saw he had his back towards her the whole time he spoke. They heard another scream which was probably sixth time or was it seventh…?
"H-Huh? …O-Okay…" she stuttered out quietly. He started walking forward as he heard her and she followed. It's just that her heart was beating faster than before…
'…Why has he started asking questions suddenly…? He's doing it frequently…' she thought. She sighed and walked beside him looking ahead unknown to her that Shun had been stealing glances at her while walking.
"I just found what we were looking for…" he said, pointing at the box over a rock.
An hour later…
"…And the winner is…" said the announcer then paused, creating suspense. The audience stood silent, waiting to hear the winner of the evening as the pairs/couples stood on the stage, with cuffed hands and some even had twigs and leaves in hair… And some looked scared and terrified. Well… talk about… 'PARADISE?'…
"…The ACE and MIRA pair! Please step forward!" exclaimed the announcer.
The said pair came forward while the others applauded them and cheered. Ace smirked while Mira was smiling happily. They were rewarded with a trophy.
"Here's the Mystery prize for you!" exclaimed the announcer when a man came with a box wrapped with a red ribbon and handed it to Ace as it was big.
"Now let's take a picture!" then there was flash, blinding the couple for a moment while their friends laughed at the winners being so uncomfortable. The winning couple thanked everyone and went down as they were told that they can remove their hand cuffs.
"Congratulations, winning couple!" exclaimed Julie as she came forward followed by Billy who were already out of their handcuffs. "Hey! This trophy has heart on it! WOW!" she added and squealed, showing it to Billy who sweatdropped.
"Thanks Julie. If you want, take it" said Mira while Ace was busy removing their cuffs. He nodded when they saw the other pairs approach them.
Dan grinned at them but he had a black eye courtesy of Runo who looked angry. But she congratulated the winners, smiling at others. Seems like she was only glaring at Dan… And there were arguments again…
"You can remove the cuffs, Alice… if you want ofcourse…" said Shun and smirked when Alice blushed. She just remembered she had the key and proceeded to take it out of her pocket. She searched in all her pockets while Shun patiently waited. She looked at him with wide eyes.
"Uhh… I …don't have the key…"
To be continued…
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