Chapter 19

Sigh… these classes get more boring by the day. Ever since I beat the living hell out of Andrew on Friday it's been quiet at school. Well, about as quiet as you could expect it to be, Neptune is still here after all. The best part about it though is Andrew has been absent this whole time.

Granted it's only Tuesday and the week is still young. Rumors, no truths have been going around that I beat up four guys all on my own. Three people to be exact but hey I'll take some extra street cred any day of the week.

Can't say I blame him for not showing, scared him three quarters of the way to death from our fight. As well as the wound on his hand, that'll take a while to fully heal. I sort of feel bad for what I did to him; guess I need to learn some restraint. Then again… killing him doesn't sound like a bad idea.

Knowing him he'll come after me even though I kicked his ass once already I can do it again. "I still can't believe you almost killed him." Noire whispers to me since we sit near each other in third hour.

"I can, and I'd do it again if I ever got the chance." That came out in a sarcastic tone that only Maurice could do. So he rubbed off on me after all? It's saddening really on both sides of this. Andrew for getting the crap beat out of him and me for getting provoked into that fight.

Who cares about Friday though? I'm just glad I didn't get killed by the douche bag king. Don't get me wrong I'm not afraid to die, I'm just not ready. For the sake of everyone who would miss me is why I chose to fight.

"*Sigh* you're unbelievable you know that?" And I criticized Neptune of being to harsh on people.

"This is how you treat me after I put on a show for you?"

Her face flusters red in frustration from my comment. It wasn't so much a show as it was me defending myself. Now instead of Maurice Neptune is rubbing off on me. All of them have in way when you look at it. Still… it bothers me even now from seeing the scared looks of a few of them. Am I a monster?

That can't be the case; a monster would've gone and finished him off. Blanc might of gone and done the deed, but hey it's Blanc we're talking about. She'd kill me for the fun of it with a huge smile plastered across her face while the cherry blossoms fall in the background. Fear… the only emotion I have for Blanc is fear. She's pretty, and scary.

"You didn't have to show off like that. Even if the situation was critical you should've known he would pull something like that."

She's right about that much I'll give her credit for that. Scum like Andrew can't fight their own battles so they have to get goons to do it for them. Enough of this damned Andrew talk, just hearing his name almost makes me throw up. Besides, I have more fun adventure awaiting me today I'm sure of it.

"Hey Noire, before all that madness went down you were about that guy you like. Who is he exactly?"

"I almost forgot about that. Well… his name is…" She's cut off by an all too familiar nemesis of mine.

*Ding! Ding! Ding!*

"Phew, class is finally over you guys. I was having the greatest plan and I wanted to tell you all throughout the class but that teacher of ours was so bor~ing!"

'Son of a Bitch!' My thoughts are exactly that right now. First the bell cut her off but now Neptune is right by us and I doubt she'll leave anytime soon. Close, I was this close to finding out who Noire has interest in. Damn, now Blanc's persistence is rubbing off on me.

It's not unusual really; I've known them all for almost two weeks now. Not having friends for years has made me a guy who will impression anyone he's around, it's sad yet good at the same time. *Sigh* and here I thought I was my own person finally.

The topic of friendship has eluded me for years. At this point it's not even worth trying to understand fully. Neptune has made sure of that for all of eternity. "Neptune… why must you always bother me?" At least Noire gets what Neptune is all about. She is basically the bane of all of our existences.

"Aw come on Noire, I'm just trying to be your friendly neighborhood heroine Neptune."

"Yet you always find a way to annoy everyone."

Why must they always fight while I'm around? It's annoying to a certain extent but I'm getting used to it more each day. Still… that doesn't excuse Neptune's constant ramblings about absolutely meaningless things. Someday I swear I'll feed her broccoli and she'll finally perish.

"Honestly, why can't you all be more mature like me?" Vert steps in to this fight to gloat about her abundant chest size. That's what I assume anyways. Think about it, it's all she ever talks about.

"Because all you have are tits for brains Vert." Blanc too!? All right this is getting way out of hand. Every time one of them begins to argue the rest join in just to spite me. Fatigue from the fight on Saturday is still present in me; I don't have enough energy to deal with all of them today. The only light in this situation is that Nepgear, Uni, Rom, and Ram have already left to go to our next class.

What am I saying, we need to hurry or else we'll be late. Oh wait I forgot, once they all get into it nothing will stop them. Death is out of the question for sure. "Um we might want to get a move on or else we'll all get tardy slips."

Again, they're all in their own little worlds.

"I still don't see why they're called apartments if they're close together." Neptune spontaneous as always I see.

"That has nothing to do with this?" Noire you are so right on that.

"Why must we sit here and discuss meaningless things? Don't we have a class to attend?" Vert… surprisingly raises a valid point to all of them. Usually she's so focused on other matters.

"For once you're right. Come on bitches we've got to get a move on!" Blanc is as energetic as ever.

The five of us finally take our leave from the previous classroom. It's about time for this much needed exit. There's only about two minutes left to get to our next class before the bell rings and tardy slips are given to us. If I haven't said it before I'll say it now, these girls are the cause and solution to all the problems in my life at this point.

Whatever happens to me from this point on will end up killing me I'm sure of that. Yet, part of me doesn't care anymore about the crazy adventures I've had so far this year. In just almost two weeks I've had more thrills and chills than second grade. Enough blabbering on, the next class begins shortly.

"Ah lunch, the most stupendous meal of a balanced day." I'll give Vert credit she has a way with words.

"True dat sister." Neptune obviously is influenced by Vert. That or she just really likes lunch.

I don't know what it is about lunch but it just gives off a positive feeling inside. Perhaps it's just all of us being together enjoying a meal. Well, if you could call what they serve us a meal. Point is, a lot of good yet weird things happen to me at the lunch table we call our own.

So far this school year, well almost two weeks more like I've been having great adventures like none I've ever seen. Now I just sound repetitive but it's the truth. I was actually hoping that we could all do something to commemorate the two week mark of our friendship. Ultimately though it's up to them.

After all of us are finally set down, Neptune to not much surprise speaks to the whole group.

"So~ I was wondering you guys… we've been like best buddies for almost two weeks. So~ why don't we all this Saturday go out for a picnic this Saturday to commemorate the occaion?" Neptune, you read my mind. A picnic is the perfect idea for a group activity. It's sort of weird coming from miss lazybones herself.

Going outside is activity, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY! It might kill our sweet little Neptune from stepping one foot in the sunlight. It makes you wander though, why Neptune of all people would suggest an outing for all of us. Something is fishy in all of this, might as well attend though. It's not like I have anything better to do on Saturday.

Now that I think about it further, I haven't been to a large social gathering in quite a while. The time I took Blanc to the pool hall wasn't too big of a deal, just friends hanging out right?

"I'll come I guess, but you owe me." Noire as kind as ever.

"That sounds fun, unlike the work they have us do here." Uni seems to enjoy the idea greatly. She's right about one thing, it's too early in the year to be giving us so much work in one week.

"The snooty chicks right, it's going to be so much fun!" You just have to love the childs spirit in Ram.

"… fun…" Rom is as shy as she was an hour ago I see. I don't know what it is about shy girls but they make me feel warm for some reason. Now I know what most people are thinking right now. "Pedophile!"

While I agree it's sort of weird, she still has a special place in my heart. A place where it's not exactly weird that is. *Sigh* All of them hold a special place in my heart, if it's possible to have eight people in four chambers. I've said it once and I'll say it again, I don't want a harem in the end.

It's mostly a religious matter, nothing against all of them personally. In my mind all of them, minus some unnamed ones are beautiful in their own little way. To hell with a harem though, it's just not my style. Enough said about that though, a picnic on Saturday eh?

The weather on Saturday is supposed to be sunny with slight cloudiness. From what I've seen as well, it's also supposed to be warm that day. Warmth sounds so appealing right now because it's so freaking cold in this school. Everyday I have to wear an extra layer of clothing so I don't die of hypothermia.

"A picnic sounds like a good idea. No camera's though." Ok… Blanc apparently doesn't want her picture taken.

"Ah yes, such a splendid suggestion Nep-Nep! I will be there of course." Vert's on board this crazy train now.

Nepgear being Neptune's sister doesn't have to say she's coming. Even if had a choice in this matter Neptune would still drag her out. It's sad to say that Nepgear is so submissive to her older sister, almost brings a tear to my eye.

"So Jack, you coming to this shindig?" Neptune I hate your vocabulary sometimes.

"Sure, I can bring some good homemade food if you'd like."

This causes Neptune to shake her head up and down violently. Ever since I made her and Nepgear dinner that one time she's been begging me to cook for them again. Even her cute face can't persuade me that easily.

Ever time she asks I say "only if you eat the vegetables this time." And as you'd expect, a decline comes soon after. Nepgear is actually a good dinner guest. Quiet, polite, and well mannered. Unlike some people I know.

I've never cooked for such a large group before, this is getting exciting! Hopefully all of them will enjoy my cooking. Years of loneliness helped perfect it after all. "Anyway Jack, how do you make it taste so good?"

"Good question Neptune. First I take annoying purple haired girls and chop them up. After that, they become the meat I cook with." The only scary part about that joke is that I have a serial killer smile on my face when I said that.

"Ah! Don't chop me up! I'm the protagonist, I can't die yet!" Protagonist of what? Last time I checked Neptune is the last person to be a hero of anything.

"Um sis, it was a joke." Nepgear I love how you can be the voice of reason to your borderline insane sister.

"I wouldn't mind the killing her part…" Blanc speaks up.

All of our mouths are gaping open now. I don't believe any of us expected her to say something like that. Unlike them though, she just kept her emotionless face on. Now I'm convinced Blanc's a sociopath.

Not much to say at this point in the lunch period. For the rest of the time all of us just sit at the table in complete and utter silence.

Finally Saturday has arrived, the day of our picnic. I've been waiting for this since Tuesday. Hanging out with all of them will be fun and a good way to finally become socially active.

I just hope Neptune didn't forget her own idea this time. Last night she forgot all about a raid on four goddesses online we were supposed to attend. Let bygones be bygones I suppose.

It's almost eleven in the morning and the picnic doesn't start until noon. Still, I've got to see if we have any charcoal for the grills at the park where we're having this. Luckily Maurice still has half a large bag, which should suffice.

Nothing too fancy, just burgers and hot dogs today. Classics that everyone can find a way to enjoy. Everything is going to go perfect today, and all of us are going to have a great time. Who knows, I might learn a thing or two about a few of them.

I'm mostly in the dark. All I want is to be close to them and receive help for the damage I've taken over the years. I may appear to be fine on the outside, but the inside is a different story.

Those dreams where a twisted version of me killing all of them are happening more frequently as of late. Maybe I need to see a doctor about them… maybe. I'm sure their nothing though.

With everything checked off my list I begin to head out the door.

"Leaving? Have fun with them." Maurice winks at me when he says that.

"Pervert…"

With that remark I leave our apartment and head towards the part for a new adventure in the chronicles of Jack!

A/N: I am soooo sorry it took me so long to update. School has been busier than usual as of late. I just hope that I didn't lack too many details in this chapter from how little I've gotten to work on it. Hopefully I can write more once I get a break in European history. Thanks again for your patience, and leave a review. I'll see you guys in the next update.