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Disclaimer: I don't own Maid-sama but I can make Usui perform any music I want on his violin! Hmpf!
Chapter 3:
Usui was staring idly at the sky from his class window.
Its recess time and it is taking me every ounce of will power to not wander around the corridor in hopes of seeing Misaki. Is it too soon for me to give up? I think she was looking for me when she turned round in the morning. Should I go and see her?
He looked down towards the school ground and just caught Misaki looking in his direction and they both quickly looked away.
An amused smiled escaped his lips as relief spread through his veins, as if that look from Misaki was all he was craving or rather waiting for..
Why do I torture myself without reason? I don't want to give up on her. Rather I cannot give up on her. She misses me already, doesn't she? But-
She had said DESPISE. She despises me. Did she say it consciously or just to get me off her? And since when did I get injected with an overdose of estrogen and started thinking like women: analyzing every single word and making lame lists? Maid-Latte surely did rub off me.
He involuntarily laughed out loud while big sweat dropped off his classmates.
'What is with Usui-san this morning? He was present for every single class today and he is still here for recess. This IS odd.' Gossiped two of his fellow classmates.
And that remark did not go escape Usui's sharp ears. 'Unagi' indeed. He chuckled.
Well, there has been a change of plan then. As Ayuzawa almost successfully turned me away from her, it's her choice now. If she wants me, she has to come and get me. It's up to her.
With that he sat on his chair, stretched his legs on the table, put his handkerchief over his face and prepared himself for a nap.
There's still 20mins left. And if I don't take a nap, I would involuntarily go off to trail after Prez. And boy! I could do with a nap. Last night was hell for me.
Meanwhile…
Misaki stood fixed outside Usui's classroom's corridor window as she spotted him taking a nap.
That idiot did come to school. But he didn't say a word to me since morning nor did he come to bug me during recess and he's taking a NAP apparently.
She suddenly felt an unknown anger creeping through her body at him. And the nearby students immediately scrambled away to give her a wide berth as they felt the angry aura coming out from the demon president.
Is he avoiding me? Or did something happen to him? He looks fine though! Should I go and ask him?
And WHY am I feeling SO angry about this? He constantly harasses me, pisses me off and is always making inappropriate pervert advances towards me and I have always asked him to stop all this and when he ultimately does it, I feel angry?
And suddenly Usui's smirked face appeared on her mind and remarked, 'Misa-chan is so sly!'
USUI! Now you have taken over my thoughts too! Urgh! Damn it!
She stomped her foot in anger and stormed off muttering under her breath about 'insensitive, thoughtless jerks' while the students were left wondering her source of anger while she had been doing nothing except staring at the door of a classroom.
And he averted his gaze in a nanosecond when he spotted me looking at him. He AVERTED! He pisses me off even when he is not talking to me!
She walked two laps around the same corridor unconsciously while her mind vended off the anger, oblivious of the students cowering in the corners or flattened against the wall with their hearts in their hands.
Am I over thinking? And why am I even thinking of him so much? It's not like we are a couple—then why is it bothering me? Is it about what happened last night? Usui is never the one to be caught up on an angry retort. And then again-It has been only half a day. Maybe, he thought I was busy and would come to talk after school? Or at Maid-latte maybe?
With this thought she slowed down and came to a stop. She signed and went down the stairs to her Student Council room.
Hell, I have lots of stuff on my plate already without worrying about that baka!
A wave of relief spread through the students. They are all in one piece!
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'ummm…President?' started Yukimura, the docile vice-president, visibly shaking. The other council members did a silent anonymous vote and elected Yukimura to confront Misaki.
'What?' asked Misaki, a little forcefully than she intended.
'I-I-is e-everything alright? Y-You are spacing out.' Finished Yukimura, silently praying to all the gods he has every read or heard about to protect him from an early death.
Misaki stared at him for 10 secs before answering, while Yukimura mentally gave up on his life and started thinking what would be written on his orbituary.
I cannot slack off on my work just for that alien. But he hasn't come by this corridor once today. AND I should stop thinking about him SO much. I have to concentrate!
'oh! Nothing happened, Yukimura. That won't happen again. Now tell me what is the status of the repairs that was sanctioned?'
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'School's over at last.' Misaki signed as she collected her belongings from her locker to start off on her way to work.
And I thought it would NEVER end!
She changed her shoes and as she approached the school gate, she looked around for any sign of a certain blonde whose thoughts she just CANNOT shake off all day.
Maybe he is at Maid-Latte already like he sometimes does. Maybe…
She started walking towards her work-place and every 10mins stopped suddenly and looked behind her in hopeful anticipation of catching a familiar stalker.
I am going crazy! I never knew I have got so messed up! It's his fault entirely!
She unconsciously scanned each and every face in the metro train sharing her compartment for an alien but in vain.
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At Maid-Latte:
'Stupid alien…what's wrong with me?' muttered under her breath while changing into the Maid-latte outfit.
'Misa-chan! You are here on time good! When is Usui-san coming today? The kitchen staff wants his opinion regarding the desert's menu.' Chirruped Satsuki, the kind and dotting manager of Maid-latte.
'Why don't you ask him yourself when he comes? He didn't tell me anything.' Said Misaki, a little bitterly.
'Oh! Misa-chan! Don't say you two had a fight?' asked Satsuki concerned.
'I don't know!' replied Misaki, uncertainly. Did we? Can that last night's episode be considered as a fight? Is that it?
'I am sure you both will sort it out eventually.' Said Satsuki sympathetically, patting Misaki's shoulder and moving on to other chores.
'I think you have been dumped.'
Misaki's eyes widened at that remark and she quickly turned around to look at the speaker.
'Aoi-chan!'
Aoi ran his hand through the blond wig and re-curling a strand of hair. 'The faster you realize that the better.'
'We are NOT a couple! We are not lovers! There's no question of dumping.' Misaki retorted forcefully going red with embarrassment!
'Say what you want! It doesn't change your situation!' said Aoi, walking off, 'Now, excuse me! I have some fans to meet.'
Are we a couple? But we didn't confess. Rather he did on the rooftop right before jumping but I-I didn't. Did he dump me? How could he dump me when nothing like that happened and we are not even a couple! Aoi doesn't know the full story anyway.
'Misa-chan! 'called Honoko popping her head through the curtain, 'Your shift has started!'
'Coming!' replied as she hurriedly straightened her dress and entered the café.
Concentrate on your work Misaki! CONCENTRATE.
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'Good work everyone! ' called out Satsuki in the staff room, as the last shift ended.
Still no sign of Usui.
'Misa-chan! Tomorrow is your day off, right? Enjoy yourself and make up with Usui-san.' Adviced Satsuki, with a smile.
'Yes, Misa-chan doesn't look happy when Usui-san is not around.' Remarked Subaru.
Now everyone knows me!
'Yes, Satsuki-san. Do not worry about me Subaru-chan. I am fine and nothing happened between us.' Replied Misaki accompanied with a small smile.
I wonder what is up with him! Shall I give him a call? No! I cannot watch that smirk on his face!
She shrugged, as she exited Maid-latte through the backdoor.
No sign here too, as expected.
She signed and retraced her way back to her house.
What is wrong with me? Why am I suddenly acting like a lovesick-rather Usui-sick puppy? I hate him!
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In the meantime…
A shirtless Usui stood by the glass wall of his apartment overlooking the city with a violin on his hand.
The digital clock beeped 7pm.
Ayuzawa's shift has ended. She must be on her way back home. Alone…
I never thought it would be this hard to keep myself away from her. I even followed that stupid list and did 87 push-ups and still I cannot stop her thoughts flooding my mind.
Does she miss me like I do?
How much do I have to wait before she comes to me? How much can I hold on to?
With that thought, he put the violin on his shoulders and started playing 'Ruska' by Apocalyptica.
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