Chapter 4 – A Tight Embrace

"Class 1C! Hey Hikari what class are you in?!" Daisuke made his way over to Hikari.

Everyone else is still looking at the board, including Hikari, who is still trying to find her name amongst the long lists of classes.

"1B..." Takeru spoke, catching Daisuke's attention. The two boys looked at each other with the look of rivalry on their faces. Who would Hikari be going with? Or would she be going to a separate class altogether?

Miyako and Ken make their way over to Daisuke "Hey, me and Miyako are together again this year. We're in 1A!" Ken cheered. The couple wore remarkable smiles, they were unmistakably happy. Daisuke smiled and congratulated the couple, it was such good news, they were together, and it made them so very happy. Daisuke looked at them with envy 'I hope that could be us one day, Hikari...'

"Ah that's great! I'm not alone! I'm in 1C too!" Hikari smiled, so glad that she wasn't going to be alone this year. She faced Daisuke and let out and little giggle, and gave a big smile. Daisuke let out a big cheer and raised his arms.

Takeru faced Hikari putting on a fake smile, but that wasn't going to fool anyone. It was clear that Takeru was not happy with the result, he was alone, and Hikari, the girl he cherished, was with his love rival this year. The group escaped the crowd and headed towards the school entrance. The other newcomers began searching for their classrooms, and there in the entrance hall, a map displaying all the first year rooms was hanging.

They followed the other students and began to read the map. With 15 minutes before class, everyone took note of where to go and said their farewells until break. Everyone split up and took their separate paths.

"I'm really glad Ken and Miyako got to be together again this year, they'll be the cute couple of the class! Lets make sure we sit together too, yeah Daisuke?" Hikari enthusiastically said to Daisuke.

"Of course! As if I'd let anyone else sit steal my spot next to you!" Daisuke laughed but he was determined to keep his word. He was lucky enough to be able to be with Hikari, he wasn't going to miss the chance to sit with her this year. With all her beauty, Hikari was often the target for boys, combined with her kindness, she was the dream girl for many, and Daisuke wasn't going to give them any chance.

Upon reaching the classroom, the two discover that they are one of the first to arrive. They slide the door open and stepped in. It is a standard Japanese classroom, one brown desk per student with a compartment inside, with a chalkboard at the front of the room. Only 2 other students have arrived, but they were sat separate and alone.

"Lets sit over there." Hikari pointed to the window side of the classroom and proceeded towards the available desks. Hikari sat directly next to the window, second seat from the back, and Daisuke went next to her on the right.

More students began making their way into the room and taking the remaining seats. Daisuke glared at any boy looking at Hikari. She was completely oblivious to the amount of male classmates eyeing her up, Daisuke remained protective, glaring at any of the boys perving her up. At 9:10am the teacher arrives to greet the students.

"Hello students, welcome to your first year at Irie High school, my name is Mr Nakamura and I will be your teacher for the year. Now I want all of you to take turns coming up to the front of the class and introducing yourselves, starting from the front of the class."

One by one students went to the front and introduced themselves, until a slam sounded. At the door was a tall young man, black straight hair and his suit a mess. He was slouched with hands in pockets.

"Back again this year Kenta? Go sit down. Maybe you should actually turn up to your exams so you can finally advance a year." The teacher was certainly not please to see the boy, there had seemed to be a bitter history between them.

Unfortunately for Daisuke, his behaviour earlier to the other students meant that everyone avoided the seat next to him, which was where the new boy was headed. The boy yanked the chair back, sat down and leant on the desk. He turned his head to the left to face Daisuke, giving a cringe worthy frown. Kenta was certainly not the friendly type, especially not to Daisuke. Kenta spotted Hikari behind Daisuke, he looked her up and down and gave a grin.

"The ways I'd ravish her..." Disgusting ideas were running through his mind.

Daisuke saw the look of pleasure smothered all over his face. He clenched his fists and grit his teeth, holding in the anger welling up inside.

"Right students, class break, make sure you're back in 30 minutes if you leave the room. I'll be in the teachers lounge if you need me." The teacher put the chalk stick down on his desk and left the room.

Hikari stood up and put the chair under her desk. "I'm gonna head to the vending machine to get a snack." Hikari smiled at Daisuke and headed to the door.

Kenta stood up and headed to Hikari. He went ahead of her and put his arm up to the wall, blocking her way to the door.

"Hey, are you interested? Because I certainly am." Kenta smirked, looking up and down Hikari, and zoomed in on her breasts. "You certainly are a sexy one."

"E-er no I'm sorry, please may I get past?" Hikari spoke nervously and began fiddling with her long hair. She looked to her feet as the tall young man stared down at her.

"Oh come on, not playing hard to get are you? I know you want some." Kenta reached forward and grabbed Hikari's left breast.

Bang!

A fist flew into Kenta's face then grabbed the arm away from Hikari's breast.

"Don't you fucking touch her." It was Daisuke. He was trembling with the anger that was flowing out of him. Hikari retreated behind him and held on to his jacket. Kenta yanked his arm back, tutted then strutted off. The other classmates began whispering and watched him exit the room. Daisuke spun round and pulled Hikari into a tight embrace.

He closed his eyes, "I'm sorry, I won't let him touch you again."

Hikari responded, squeezing Daisuke back, "Thankyou."

Downstairs in the cafeteria it's 12:30pm, the lunch hour. Ken and Miyako are already sat down on a table waiting for the others.

"I wonder how this morning was for the others, especially with Hikari and Daisuke, they were so cute earlier! I do feel sorry for Takeru though, he probably doesn't know anyone else in his class." Miyako stood up and looked around the room to see if she can spot anyone.

Hikari and Daisuke made their way through the entrance to the cafeteria, they spotted Miyako and headed over.

"Hey guys!" Daisuke waved and they sat opposite the couple.

"So how was it?" Ken asked

"Well it was okay, but there was a little... trouble." Daisuke answered

Hikari quickly interupted "But it was sorted!" She looked at Daisuke and gave a big smile "I don't think there will be anymore trouble now with Daisuke around."

Daisuke blushed "Don't worry, I'll always be around."

Chapter 5 coming soon!