A/N Please do not skip!
Okay guys I'm back! I feel like these two months have been the most stressing months of my life! With applications, exam finals, and sports, I was just a mess. I'm sorry I updated so late. I will do better, now that these two months are over. I feel like this has happened for many authors in the archive, so guys, I get it.
I decided to update The Guy and The Girl first. I will update Forever My Guilt next, soon as well.
So I made Misaki and the rest of the teachers 22 years old in the first chapter, and I thought about it some more, and decided they weren't. She, and the rest of the teachers are 25 years old. Sorry for the sudden change, guys. I know there was also a bit of confusion in chapter 1, so I'll try my best to explain. Misaki is a teacher as well as the basketball coach, just to clarify. Sakura is her student and is part of the team as well. Okay, whooh, sorry for all that information.
Now, here is chapter two. :)
Chapter 2: The Guy with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino and the Girl with a Demonic Attitude
6:04 am
Suzuna softly called from upstairs, "Nee-san! Do you know where my pair of heels are? You know, the pretty and expensive ones I hate?"
Misaki inwardly smirked as she poured herself another cup of apple juice.
It was to be expected, of course. What Ayuzawa likes to wear expensive stuff?
She took a last bite of the delicious omelette her sister had prepared, got up from her chair, and hurried upstairs.
"Yes, I do. They're like, in that one corner… Actually let me get them for you." Misaki entered Suzuna's room and went into the tight closet. Grabbing the pair of heels, she turned around and handed them to her sister. Suzuna smiled gently and thanked her sister.
"Thanks, Nee-san. I can't believe you have to wear these clothes to make a good impression in a job interview." Suzuna tugged at her tight business skirt uncomfortably.
Misaki chuckled, "Suzuna, you will totally get the job. Don't let your appearance get in the way. It'll just be for the morning. I believe in you, sis."
Suzuna nodded slightly and looked at Misaki. Suddenly a flash of regret appeared on her face, "Oh no Nee-san, I shouldn't have made you go into that wretched closet. Your shirt.."
Misaki looked down to see that a thread came loose in her shirt and had started to make a small hole. She waved it off and told Suzuna to not worry about it.
"Suzu, just think about your interview. I will be home after basketball practice. Umm, do you know if we need anything from the store?"
Suzuna shook her head, "No we're good."
Misaki smiled brightly, "Well then. Are you ready?"
Suzuna shrugged nonchalantly and grabbed her bag, "Okay then, I'll see you later, Nee-san."
Suzuna hugged her really quickly and continued to walk downstairs. Misaki crossed her fingers and sighed.
Ever since their mom had died when she finished high school, Misaki took on the responsibility of taking care of her sister. Misaki knew she could not attend the university she had originally planned to attend abroad, even with the scholarship she had earned. Misaki would never let Suzuna struggle on her own. Instead, she focused on supporting Suzuna with her university. Suzuna got accepted at Tokyo U on a scholarship, and Misaki decided to help her with as much as she could. She decided to attend a small college nearby, until she had the sufficient requirements to become a teacher. Misaki, being the intelligent girl she was, didn't need much teaching and soon learned that she was a natural teacher herself. With the money she earned, they had enough money for rent and food.
Misaki quickly changed her shirt and went back downstairs to finish her breakfast.
It was now her turn to start the day.
"Takumi! Takumi! Takumi!" a sing-song voice filled the CEO of Walker Corps' office.
"Oh god," Takumi groaned in annoyance. He placed his hands off his laptop's keyboard and faced the beautiful blonde girl that had entered his room.
Maria pouted, "Why, aren't you glad to see your personal secretary. Hmph, you should learn to appreciate all my efforts, little cousin."
Takumi snorted, "If all your efforts mean doing a task here and there, and flirting with all my other assistants and business partners, then yes, I do not appreciate them."
Maria sighed, "Well then. I was just going to tell you that I personally arranged a meeting between Adagaki Industries and Walker Corporation. As well as chosen the most eligible candidates to start off the job interviews. Oh, and here is your Venti Vanilla Bean Frappuccino."
Takumi blinked, "Umm, you can place it right there. Maria, are you doing this because you feel guilty that you're leaving?"
"Oh you always were a smart one. You caught me!" she said holding her hands up in surrender.
Takumi laughed, "I thought so. Honestly, you really want to join the fashion industry, so I won't stop you. That's why we're holding the interviews; to find your replacement. Anyway, just hold it on the Venti. A Grande would've been fine."
Maria smirked, "Oh little cousin, you are so not escaping from my grip yet. I am still accompanying you to the annual gala event, remember?"
Takumi ran a hand through his hair, "Well how can I forget? Igarashi has been nagging and nagging me to assist it this year. He went ballistic when I finally agreed."
"Of course he did. Now, I believe the applicants are ready," she said as she checked her watch.
Takumi nodded absently, "Yes, yes. Let the first one in, if you may."
Maria smiled, "But of course, Takumi!" She started skipping along toward the door. She opened it until she was stopped by a deep voice.
"But please refrain from asking the applicants for their number beforehand." Takumi said knowingly.
Maria pouted, "You always ruin the fun…"
Takumi scoffed, "You just never know when to get serious."
Maria smiled, then turned her head as she winked and said, "Oh, I know what it is to get serious."
She dodged a book that was thrown at her, and stuck her tongue out childishly as she closed the door.
Takumi groaned once more.
Maria was truly impossible.
"Hi, may I come in?" a soft voice spoke from the door, a few moments later. Takumi looked up from his work. A surprised expression covered his handsome features.
Standing there, stood a girl who looked quite familiar. She had the same features as the mysterious girl from last night. Except for the gentleness radiating all over her. Unlike the applicant, the girl from the club had a fierce and powerful aura to her. This made Takumi smirk a bit, but he quickly fixed his composure.
"Hello," he said walking over to her and shaking her hand firmly, "I am the CEO of Walker Corps, Usui Takumi Walker. What is your name?"
Suzuna, remembering Misaki's advice, locked gazes with the CEO and firmly shook his hand as well, "My name is Ayuzawa Suzuna."
This made Takumi raise in eyebrow.
Ayuzawa?
That name again. Why did that name ring a bell?
Takumi managed a smile, "Let us begin, then."
Kuuga looked at the clock.
3:07 pm
He grinned and adjusted his glasses, which he only used during school.
"Only 3 minutes to go, and I'll be out of hell- I mean history," he murmured as he feigned listening to Ms. Ayuzawa teach about WWII.
Eyes narrowed, and a knowing smirk, Misaki stopped talking for a moment. "Class will end as soon as someone rephrases the class lesson today. No, you know what, no. Someone will just have to answer a simple question." Misaki said.
Kuuga hummed and drummed on his desk, only stopping when a shadow fell above him. Misaki tipped her head smiling, and Kuuga could've sworn she looked like a demon about to capture a soul. He squirmed uncomfortably in his seat.
"Kuuga, which American president was in office when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima?"
Kuuga swore silently. He knew this. He totally knew it. He was in AP History for god's sake! Why did he not remember? He was supposed to know!
"This question is child's play! Give me a harder one!" Kuuga almost slapped himself. A harder one?
Misaki's smile grew broader, "As you wish," she looked him in the eye. Kuuga shuddered, he could see hell through those eyes.
"The Battle of Austerlitz took place during which war?"
Kuuga almost facepalmed. "The...uh...the...Cold War?" he said, more of a question than an answer. A couple of people snickered. He heard giggling too.
Misaki narrowed her eyes, "Kuuga, see me after class."
Kuuga groaned.
Ding! Ding! Ding!
Why didn't the stupid bell ring before he answered so stupidly?
He'll just have to be late for practice.
3:35 pm
Honoka picked up her hair and put it up in a ponytail. She yawned and got up from grading her student's papers. It was such hard work too. Spanish was not her first language, yet she was a natural. She loved speaking and showing off her amazing accent.
But it got boring. The grading tests part, at least.
She stretched her back lazily and walked to the biology lab to search for Erika. As she was walking in the hallway, she saw a huge crowd of girls.
Honoka, confused as ever, tapped one of her students on the shoulder. "Hey Asami, did something happen?"
Asami, a usually polite girl, glared right at Honoka. "You know, class is over. Now, if you want to catch a glimpse of him, battled your way in there! Hmph!" she said as she turned around and started pushing and shoving to the center.
"Him?" Honoka asked herself. "Who's him?" she started scratching her head. Suddenly the squeals of girls got louder. Then everyone started running in different directions.
"Where did he go?"
"Dear lord, he was so hot."
"You telling me? He was gorgeous!"
"Now we have to find him."
"Of course! You search there and I'll head over there!"
And just like that, the crowd was gone. Honoka just stood there flabbergasted. What guy had made her sweetest student a ravishing monster? Shaking her head, she started walking to the lab.
"Excuse me. Are you teacher here?" a deep voice asked behind her. Honoka turned around to see a handsome blonde man in jeans and a jacket. He was tall and with his emerald eyes, looked quite perfect.
Honoka closed her wide-open jaw. "Yes, I'm a teacher here. Do..you..umm..need any help?" she said swallowing her saliva.
"Yes. Well, I'm supposed to meet a basketball coach. Do you know where she might be?"
Honoka smiled. He was meeting Misaki. Lucky girl. "Yes, she is in the gym right now. Basketball practice is in session. It will be directly to your left."
Takumi gave her a dazzling smile and Hokoka mentally cursed. The girls were right in everything they had said.
"Thank you. One more thing, what's the coach's name?" Takumi asked. Kuuga and Sakura had told him the day before, but he had forgotten. He didn't want to make a fool out of himself in the gym once he started negotiating for Kuuga and Sakura to leave the team. After all, their practice interfered with their work at the Corporation.
"Her name is Ayuzawa Misaki."
Takumi nodded and thanked her. Honoka nodded and walked away.
Ayuzawa. So that's where he had heard the name. Hmm..must be popular.
Takumi walked in the direction he was supposed to, and was about to open the door when someone bumped into him.
"Oh I'm so sorry Mr. Walker! I was about to search for Kuuga and I didn't see…" Sakura trailed off as she looked dumbly at the man. "Boss?"
Takumi chuckled at the confused girl, "I told you guys I would come, did I not?"
Suddenly someone came jogging up to them.
"Sakura! Ms. Demon made me write a whole essay after… woah. Mr. Walker?" Kuuga said as he looked at his boss in jeans and jacket. He looked like a normal guy. Not at all like the scary billionaire that owned the Walker Corporation.
"Hey Kuuga. Where is your Coach?" Takumi said peering through the small gym door windows.
"Uh, she's right in there." Kuuga said. Swiftly taking a blushing Sakura's hand, he said, "We need to go to practice now," and dragged the girl in the gym.
Following suit, Takumi went in and upon hearing a familiar voice, stopped walking. He sucked in a breath, shocked. Standing in front of him, was a familiar silhouette.
Misaki was intently watching her team attempt half-court free throws. Everyone seemed to miss, much to her dismay.
"What is up with you guys? Can't anyone shoot a free throw at half court?"
Kuuga and Sakura piped up, "Coach, there's something we need to tell you."
"Not now guys. Please, if anyone is confident they can shoot a free throw from mid-court, please do so." Misaki said irritated.
Whoosh!
"Is that good?" an attractive male voice said behind her.
Misaki whirled around and her eyes widened. Behind her, stood the same guy from yesterday night. He looked quite dazzling with his jeans and t-shirt underneath his jacket. He was smiling at her, and she blushed.
"What-wha-what are you doing here?" she stuttered. Her heart was near her throat now.
Takumi smirked, "Hello Ayuzawa, darling."
Ok, so Takumi has seen Misa once again…. We'll see how that goes. ;)
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