A Wrinkle in Time
Ren quickly ran through the hallway of the Tokyo University, as he stretches out his long legs. He's about to be late to the lecture he had promised to do. Well, five minutes early is late for the ever so prompt Ren, whom pride himself on being punctual. Ren wonders what's got into him. Why did he take this lecture on even though he had already refused Yashiro and Lory at least twice? Ever since, meeting that girl with auburn hair, he had secretly hoped that he could perhaps bump into her again. He shook his head. He should be more practical. But, still that slim chance makes his steps increased just a little faster.
The class bell rings through the hallway and suddenly the entire floor started to rumble with the sounds and motion of students getting out of class and rushing to another. Ren decided to take the nearest stairs of the second floor to avoid the crowd. As he rushes up the stairs past the milling student bodies, he suddenly heard a gasp and a scream. He turned and saw a girl falling as she was pushed off the stairs by students passing by. Ren rushed towards the girl out of sheer instinct and adrenaline.
Kyoko ran through the hallway and up the second floor as she prepared to go to her literary lecture on the second floor of the building she's in. The professor had promised an exciting treat for today. Kyoko was more than thrilled to be able to take a break from the usual humdrum of school life. She had accidentally overslept for the other lecture earlier today, and she was feeling rushed to get into this particular lecture, when someone ran past her on the staircase and suddenly she felt herself tipping backward off the steps. Kyoko went wide eyed with panic and screamed. She closed her eyes in fear of the sudden impact of the incoming floor, and landed on a soft chest and a strong pair of arms. She opens her eyes in shock of the pain that never came and then finding herself lifted to the nearest landing up the stairs.
Ren looked down at the red haired girl he saved, and realized it was the girl he met nearly a month ago. "Kyoko!" he had let it slip. "Tsuruga-san." The girl had said while pushing herself away in embarrassment. "What are you doing here?" The girl had asked, red faced while attempting to straighten herself up. "Thank you for breaking my fall." She had brushed her hair out of her face, while trying to regain composure. Then, he watched as she tucked away a familiar blue stone into her blouse. The stone on a chained had become exposed when Kyoko was falling. "Kyoko, you wouldn't happen to have lived in the Kyoto region?" Kyoko gasped "How did you know?" and Ren noted the blue stone that she had just put away, "That stone is only found in and around the Kyoto area." Ren said as he felt something started to race in his mind as a glimmer of hope started to spark.
Kyoko, not being used to having the attention of anyone in particular, let alone in the piercing presence of a handsome man like Tsuruga Ren. She silently mused to herself. She totally would understand why he has so many female fans. Kyoko replied, "The blue stone was a present from a very good childhood friend. He probably doesn't remember giving it to me anymore." Kyoko touched the blue stone near her heart. Ren replied, "You'll be surprised." Startled, Kyoko looked up, to see Ren looking at her with gentle warmth. "What do you mean, Tsuruga-san, " she asked. Ren held up a finger to his mouth in the shushing motion, and said, "My secret." Then, Ren grabbed Kyoko's arm and propelled her up the stairs toward the literary hall. "We'll be late to class," said Ren. "But, if you want to know promise me a date this afternoon." Kyoko suddenly feel heat creeping up from her heart towards her forehead. "I..don't...think..." Ren turned to look at her in mid-run, "Just say "yes"" with pleading eyes. Kyoko hesitantly squeaked out a yes. Ren, looked suddenly relieved, "It's a date, then. I will talk to you after your class." Then, Ren stopped right in front of the lecture hall that Kyoko's class is held at. "Tsuruga-san? Are you in my lecture class?" asked a puzzled Kyoko. It was at that moment, Ren realized, with much gladness, that the class he was going to be speaking in front of belongs to Kyoko. "I guess we're going to see a lot of each other, then." winked Ren with a wicked smile.