Sorry for the long wait, but school kept me busy...and so did Deathly Hallows. Can you believe it? I only got into HP this May. I also have to borrow the books so it takes a while. Please don't blame me.
Anyway, I'm done with Deathly Hallows so that's another distraction out of the way. I can't avoid school, so I don't know if this is still going to be a weekly updated thing, but I'll try. A month at most? I'm really sorry if it takes a while...
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Misaki the Supermaid
Chapter Nine: Doubt
Maybe it was because she had forgotten. Maybe it was because of how he suddenly asked the question so casually. Maybe it was because she didn't want it to come up so soon.
"When do you think you'll be ready to return to Seika?"
It was a simple, innocent question. Misa didn't know why she felt so scared to face it. She had much time to decide on it. Why was she so scared to return? Would everyone be disappointed, angry or worried with her long absence?
She was at a loss for words.
Gulping slightly and turning her head away, Misa cleared the table and arranged the empty teacup on her tray. She narrowed her eyebrows.
Why did the thought of returning to Seika scare her?
Or was it even that?
Usui had given her another choice. He was helping her again. She wanted to prove that she didn't always need him. She was independent.
But education still had to come first, right?
Usui had somehow arranged that Misa would return to school in a month-and-a-half's time. It was all very quick and secretive that even Misa herself hadn't found out until Usui told her a full week after.
"WHAT?"
Misa had almost dropped her tray. Usui was sitting in his chair, cheek rested on the palm of his hand, watching her fondly. He had a small smile.
"That was q-quick! A month and a half...thank you," Misa told herself quietly but facing Usui and raising her voice to show her gratitude.
"I have a way with doing things," Usui simply replied, lazy grin on his face.
Misa had her doubts ever since the beginning, but she couldn't agree that he was worthless and uncaring.
Misa had dusted the curtains, sweeped the floor, organized and arranged her clothes by color and style, folded her uniform neatly for the fifth time and helped another maid clean a room soon to be occupied by another new one. She was still bored and felt like she had done nothing. Usui hadn't called for her and suggested she take the rest of the day off, as the next day would be when she would return to Seika.
She was a maid. She was his personal maid. He had helped her enough times. She had to repay him. Why couldn't he accept that?
Misa hated owing people. It really reminded her of her worthless father. He had fled when he couldn't repay his debt and left it all to his family. It hurt her even more reminiscing about the old times. She and her father had been close.
He hadn't been like that before.
Misa crossed her arms over her chest and surveyed her room. Everything was in order, and she didn't want to refold, re-organize or re-check everything again.
No, her father hadn't been like that. He hadn't even gambled that much. Or, was she just ignorant?
People change. Maybe he just changed.
Misa shook her head and slapped her temples. She hadn't realized she was crying. Why did it hurt to remember him? She hated her father. She had decided upon that the moment she found out he left them. He was worthless. A coward.
And to think they had been so close before.
The thought rang throughout her mind.
People change.
And another replaced it.
Or, was I just ignorant and never noticed it?
The next day, Misa had finally left for school.
The early morning was chilly and the clouds were dark. Students chatted normally as they entered the gates of Seika High.
Misa frowned as she stepped into the campus.
Few people noticed her. She was frowning, but her famous demon aura wasn't present. She just didn't feel like it was needed.
Until she saw a group of guys dancing and making fun of each other without their shirts on. That triggered the alarm.
"PUT YOUR SHIRTS BACK ON!"
Misa glared and her aura emanated. The boys ran away in fear as others whispered whether with excitement or fear, Misa didn't know.
"The demon president is back."
Misa sulked as she headed to her classroom. She didn't feel as intimidating as before. Even her outburst wasn't that violent.
"MISA-CHAN~!"
Sakura bounded up to her best friend and trapped her in a tight embrace. Suzuna ran up to Misa too.
"You're back! I knew Usui-san took care of you. He seemed nice," Sakura grinned, still hugging Misa. Suzuna nodded and smiled widely.
"We're really glad you're back,"
"President!"
Vice-President Yukimura looked up from his papers and smiled at Misa as she entered the Student Council room. Everyone gaped.
"President!"
"You're back!"
"Where have you been?"
"It's never been the same without you!"
Misa smiled at all of them and sighed. The Student Council was the only place where the boys actually respected and liked her. The Demon President hated boys. But the Student Council adored her.
She didn't answer the questions straightforward. Instead, she had focused on the huge stack of papers that Yukimura wasn't able to finish alone and worked on them quickly with her 'demon speed'. By the end of the day, the work of the Student Council was back on track and back to normal.
Misa didn't know why she was so afraid to return to Seika.
The day ended and Misa returned to the Usui Mansion. She ate dinner with everyone; Satsuki, Usui, Suzuna, the butler, and everyone else seated at the table for that night.
As she was about to enter how own room, Usui exited from his bathroom, drying his hair with a towel and spoke to her.
"Enjoyed your return?"
Misa cringed. She gave him the friendliest smile she could manage and returned to her room but not without saying, "Yes, I did, Master Usui" first.
If it wasn't for him, her life would be chaos.
Usui smiled at the closed door. He draped the towel he was holding over his shoulders and yawned.
"Still doubt me, Ayuzawa?"
Again, I am so sorry that I took a while. As I said, I don't know if this will still be updated weekly, but I'll try my best.
To make up for the sucki-ness of the other chapters, I made this one longer. Is it okay? I hope it is...
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