Wow, two updates in less than two weeks. This chapter was really easy to write. I think I've got my writing mojo back. It was gone for a while. But it might be returning to me :D

The day wasn't going too well. Kagura arrived to school late, received two failing test grades, forgot her lunch and money at home, and she had angered her mother in the morning, something that would have to deal with when she went home. Regardless, she was still in a good mood. At least she was in a good mood for the time being. There was really only one thing on Kagura's mind: the upcoming athletic festival. She was excited at the chance to test her athletic abilities.

"Ok, as you all know, the athletic festival is coming up," Kagura's home room teacher, Nagi-sensei, said. "Now everyone I want you to try your best and show your utmost respect to the other classes." She cleared her throat. "That being said… WE'RE TOTALLY GOING TO WIN THIS YEAR!" The whole class cheered.

Once student ran up to Kagura. "Yeah! We have our secret weapon right here!"

"Kagura is no secret. All the other classes know they're doomed," another student yelled.

"Try as they might, there's no defeating the almighty Kagura!"

Man… It's like they worship me… Kagura just let out a chuckle. "You know, the other classes have some good athletes too. They have a chance at winning too."

Kagura's remark caused an uproar within the class. "So modest!" "None are as good as you!" "Kagura can take all of them on blindfolded!"

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Kagura was relieved when lunch finally came around. She escaped to the roof of the school and sat down. She really didn't like all the attention, but being talented at sports meant she became the most popular person during all athletic events.

She leaned against the fence and relaxed in the smooth atmosphere of the outdoors. But the feeling of relaxation wasn't enough to drive away her hunger. She grabbed her stomach as it began growling. "How could I forget my lunch? I'm so hungry." She reached into her pocket hoping to find some change. "I guess it can't be helped… I left my money at home too."

The young athlete turned her back against the fence and slid to the floor. She closed her eyes, enjoying the silence.

"Kagura-san?" Kagura opened her eyes to find Emi and Rin standing around her.

"Oh, hey guys."

"We were wondering where you went. Good thing we found you. You might've fallen asleep like that one time," Rin said.

"Is it ok if we eat lunch with you," Emi asked.

Kagura sat up straight. "Sure."

Emi and Rin sat down and opened their bento boxes. "You don't have anything to eat Kagura-san," Emi asked as she noticed Kagura was watching them eat.

"Ah," Kagura scratched her head. "No, I was in such a rush this morning trying to get to school on time that I forgot it. I might as well have taken the time to make sure I had it, I was late regardless."

Emi and Rin looked at each other and nodded. "Well you can have some of our lunch," Rin said.

"Oh no, no. It's ok. I'm perfectly fine." Just then Kagura's stomach growled.

"Your stomach says otherwise," Emi laughed.

Rin laughed along. "Yeah, it was telling us, 'Don't listen to her! I'm starving!'"

Kagura blushed. "Well, alright I'll take some. But don't give me too much. It's your lunch."

Kagura gratefully began to eat the food she was given. "So, Kagura-san, how'd you do on the math and literature tests," Rin asked.

"I, uh, failed them both…"

"Really? You looked you happy when you received the tests back that I thought you passed them," Rin said, slurping on a noodle.

"Well, I was happy because I only failed by one point." Emi and Rin were confused. "I usually fail miserably. But my grades have been improving."

"Oh yeah," Emi spoke up. "Isn't Kaiya tutoring you?"

Kagura nodded, chewing on a piece of meat. After swallowing the food in her mouth she said, "I haven't been in a few weeks though." Kagura looked around. "I've just noticed… Where is Kaiya?"

Emi sweatdropped. "You think you'd be more observant Kagura-san…"

"She stayed downstairs," Rin said. "She has to help with preparing for the athletic festival."

"Oh." She hadn't seen much of the girl lately. She had to stop going to the tutoring sessions for a few weeks because she had swimming practice on Sundays. But when the Sunday practices ended, Kaiya seemed to be avoiding her so she wasn't sure if she was still allowed to still go. "Hey, is she mad at me?"

"Not that I know of. Why," Rin responded.

"Just wondering. I thought maybe she was mad at me for having to cancel tutoring sessions for swimming practice."

Emi, who had been busy finishing off the remainder of her lunch, looked up. "Don't worry. She's part of the fan club, it's against the rules to be angry at you for any reason."

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"Kagura makes me angry," Kaiya said to herself. She lied about having to help prepare for the athletic festival to get some time to herself. She sat at her desk, staring out the window. "I've been so obvious about my feelings to her. We had that discussion that one time about what her interests are and she never brought it up again!" Kaiya sighed.

Kaiya had been hoping that Kagura would bring up the subject again. She had been waiting for the opportunity to confess her feelings, but it never came up. Then Kagura had to stop the tutoring because of swimming. Then, for some reason, Kaiya began to find it awkward to talk to Kagura. She didn't know why, but talking to Kagura lately was so unbearable that she began to just avoid her. Even looking at her was awkward for Kaiya.

"It's hopeless. I'm hopeless." I'm getting nowhere! Kaiya rose from her seat and went to the most likely place Kagura was. The school roof.

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As she expected, Kagura was there, along with Rin and Emi. Aww… I was hoping she'd be alone. Oh well. She went and sat with them. "Hey, long time, no see Kagura-san," she said as she settled in her spot.

"Kaiya! We were just talking about you," Rin said, patting her on the back.

"Really, now?"

"Yep," Rin smiled. "Kagura-san thinks your angry with her." Kaiya looked at Emi, who nodded that Rin was telling the truth.

"Oh, Kagura-san. I'm not angry with you. Why did you think that?"

Kagura flustered. "Uh, well… It just kind of seemed like you were… avoiding me." Kagura laughed nervously, she really hated being put on the spot. "I was really hoping to have you tutor me again. I failed the last two tests, I'm in desperate need of help."

Kaiya looked down, trying to avoid eye contact with Kagura. "Sorry. I've just been busy. But I'll still tutor you if you want me to…"

"Awesome!" Kagura got up, looking at her watch. "Class is about to start again. We should go back, right?"

"Yeah, I guess so," Rin said. She held her hand up, signaling Emi to help her up. Emi reluctantly did so. "Thank you. We need to put that American strength to work more often." Emi muttered something no one could understand.

"What did she say," Kagura asked.

"Who knows, she was speaking Americanese," Rin said. "Hey, hey Emi I can speak it too. *I am American. I am suck balls!*" (Side note: Since I'm already typing in "Americanese" I needed a way to convey Rin's attempt at it, since she's "speaking" Japanese with her friends. Hence the "*" from now on if you see the asterisk surrounding someone's speech, it means they're "speaking" English and not Japanese)

"That didn't even make sense, idiot," Emi said.

"I'm not an idiot you're an idiot," Rin responded.

"Yeah, well, at least I have breasts!" This made Rin scream and chase Emi back to the class.

Kagura and Kaiya walked back to the class together. "Hey, Kaiya."

"Yeah?"

"If you really were mad at me, I'm sorry for whatever it was I did."

Kaiya smiled. "It's fine."

"I'm glad you're talking to me again," Kagura said. "I like it when you talk to me." Kagura laughed to herself and walked into the classroom. Kaiya on the other hand was frozen in place. There may be hope me after all.

This story is turning two soon. Wow, hard to believe I was only 15 when I've started writing this. I'm 17 now, nearly grown up. I reread the first few chapters and realized I've changed a lot these past two years. I'm sure this story will get better with my age. Wish me luck, because this story's gonna start getting complicated.