The time passed quickly and Saito looked adequately adapt to the new changes. After his arrival, he was appointed sub- Kendo team captain and Hijikata appointed him disciplinary committee president. He was glad to be useful and belong to a group where he really felt comfortable. He was thoughtful for a moment, until the girl next to him caught his attention.
He watched her in silence as she muttered something under her breath. She was a little bent over the table furrowing her brow prettily trying to solve some exercises. He knew that she was a good student, but she had some problems with math. At first, he did not think impart any mentoring, but since this girl seemed to put much effort into improving, well worth a little help.
He leaned toward her to see that was causing so much trouble, inhaling the sweet smell of flowers in her hair. It was nice. He closed his eyes for a few seconds enjoying the soft fragrance surprising himself of his action. He had never stopped to think to do things like that. Opening his eyes and shaking his head gently, he walked some more.
"Let me see," he said, taking the notebook with care.
Chizuru stared at him as he studied her notebook and took some notes. He looked just as handsome in his glasses. He really was very patient with her. He never bothered when he had to repeat the steps to do the exercises.
"I'm sorry for giving you problems, Saito-San ... you must have more important things to do ... However, you are here ... confined with me."
"It's no problem," he gave her a reassuring smile. "We will review the exercises again, and tell me what you do not understand. Agree?"
Chizuru nodded softly. She was a good student, but was not very good math. She was very grateful that Saito to help her to study. She liked to be around him, to learn new things to him. He was very wise despite being so young. She listened intently as the young man was explaining step by step how to solve the math problem.
"Uhm! When do you explain, it looks very simple. "She said making a cute pout.
"The exercises are not so complicated ... . You will do it well. Now you get some rest, I'll get some books, okay?
Chizuru saw him get up and walk toward one of the halls of the huge hall. For a moment she lost him of sight. They were sitting on a table in the background. Two huge bookshelves covered most of their vision and could study in peace and without distractions. She saw him return with several books quickly and take a seat.
"These will be useful," he said, opening one of the books and start flipping through quietly.
"Saito-San?
"What?" The young man looked up at her.
"Don't you miss Tokyo?" she asked curiously. Saito spoke very little about him and she wanted to know about him a little more.
"Not much," he said softly.
"Really? ... What about your family?"
The young man sighed softly, and looked back to his book avoiding her curious gaze. "They are well. My father takes good care of my brother, is all that matters ... ... .. Here….I like much more. "The last sentence he said in a softer whispered more to him than to answer her question.
He had nice memories of Tokyo, but now, he was right where he wanted to be. He did not like to cling to things, never did. Now, he had the feeling that if he ever left Kyoto, he was going to miss this place too.
Chizuru smiled softly. Maybe she was being selfish. Saito probably missed his home, but she was pleased to hear him say that he liked this place. That meant he had no reason to leave.
It was spent about an hour and a half when they left the library after the mentoring. The halls were empty. Chizuru was happy, it took a little work, but she could perform the exercises correctly. They walked toward the exit when they heard a voice behind them; they turned to see approach a thin boy.
"Saito-San, I thought, I was not going to reach you." The young man was breathing heavily as if he'd run a marathon.
"Are you okay?" Chizuru Asked to the boy as he took a deep breath.
"Yes ... Chizuru- Chan." He smiled at the girl.
"Why are you running in the halls?" Saito asked seriously.
"Eh?" The young man replied a little nervous. Saito was very strict about discipline in school ... "well….. The classes ended... I thought ... "He stopped a little fearful before the serious gaze of the young president."I just wanted to give you this." The boy reached out his hand offering him a white envelope.
"What is?" He asked coldly.
"A second year's girl asked me to deliver you this personally."
The indigo young looked at the envelope with disinterest, but still took sighing heavily. Quickly, the boy curtsied and turned away due to the serious look of the president.
Saito turned to see Chizuru who was silent all the time. For some reason the silence had grown uncomfortable around them.
"It's all right?" she asked.
"If nothing important." he placed the envelope within one of his books without even bothering to open it. He already knew that it was. Lately, he had received many letters. He had never been good talking with the girls. He knew that they considered him attractive, but they never approached much to him, due to his cold and stoic appearance. Maybe that's why Chizuru intrigued him so much. She never showed fear of him.
"Come on, it's late." He said quietly past next to her. When he looked at her, she gave him one of her sweet smiles lightening the atmosphere.
All the way, he devoted to hear her speak. He felt relaxed with her. After accompanying her to the subway, he went to the office of Tsubasa. It was nearly six o'clock, but knowing his old teacher, he would still be wandering around. He entered the office and found him in his desk concentrated on a pile of papers.
"Oh! Saito. I did not expect you today, "he said, looking up the young man.
"I figured that you'd still be here."
Tsubasa smiled softly. "Tomorrow I have a conference in college, so I stayed a little more."
Saito sat across the desk looking around. Tsubasa looked at Saito again. "Are you coming from school?" It's a little late, no?
"I had a mentoring with Chizuru."
"Chizuru?" He asked curiously.
"She's a classmate ... .Well, actually she is of first year. We are friends."
"Really?" He smiled. "She must be a special girl. I do not remember that you have given anyone a mentoring in particular. "
"I prefer a single person who wants to learn and not a group to that makes me waste the time ... .In addition, it costs me nothing".
"I see." Tsubasa looked at him funny. "There is not better company than a pretty girl"
Saito remained silent. Indeed, Chizuru was very beautiful; but besides, she was sweet, warm, and transparent. When she smiled it was like he could forget all his worries by a moment. She was a nice company.
"So, what are you doing here at this hour?"
"In a few days there will be a cultural festival at school. I think that you can help me a little with that. "
To be honest, I completely forgot to use the honorific, although still there is respect calling them by their last names. Anyway, thanks for your observation yukihime88. I'll take this into account the next time.
Guest, thanks to follow this story. I hope you enjoy this new chapter. I wanted to show a little more interaction between Saito and Chizuru as the story is being developed.
Sorry for the errors found. Let your reviews guys.
