The Three Lights in High School
This was it, their first day of high school, and the group all had their new goals in mind. Usagi thought dreamily of refreshing naps in class, eating delicious lunches, seeing lots of cool boys, and having lots of fun. Minako – Usagi's blonde haired, blue eyed friend – was intent on shining in volleyball, catching cool boys, and most of all becoming a star. The tall, brown haired Makoto would join the cooking club and meet lots of cute boys. The intellectual and meek blue haired Ami-chan would join the computer club and – unbeknownst to her friends – hope for a charming and clever boyfriend. Lastly, Rei-chan – the raven haired girl with a fiery temper – who did not go to the same high school as the rest, also wished for love, happiness and luck.
"Guys! Oh my god! You'll never believe who's coming to our school! Come on, lets go see," exclaimed Minako to the group.
"What is she talking about?" Usagi wondered out loud.
"You know Mina. She never makes sense," laughed Makoto.
"What are you waiting for?! We'll miss them. Hurry up!" Minako dragged the group outside, where they found a limo surrounded by screaming girls, pulling to a stop. "It's the Three Lights!"
"Oh wow!" Ami ran closer to get a better view, the rest of the girls on her heels.
First to step out was a tall guy with long chestnut hair and violet eyes. Taiki Taiki!! Girls screamed at the sight of him – timid little Ami among them. He was closely followed by a shorter guy with long silvery hair, emerald eyes, and an annoyed expression pasted to his face. Yaten! Marry me! Girls cried. Last to emerge was a guy with deep blue eyes and long ebony hair, with a confident air about him that drew people in. Seiya, we love you!
"You Again," Usagi gasped.
"Oh Dumpling it's you. Happy to see me?" Seiya flashed that confident smile of his; making most of the girls around them swoon.
"You… you're an Idol? So that's where you get your ego. I thought you were just an ordinary conceited boy, but now I know you're a bigheaded star," Usagi teased as realization dawned on her.
"You're cold," Seiya replied good humouredly.
"Seiya lets go," grumbled Yaten, "I'm getting a headache."
"Okay. See you later Dumpling." Then the three sauntered off away from the screaming fans.
"I told you not to call me that," whined Usagi after him, waving her fist in the air.
When the Three Lights were out of sight, Usagi turned around to see her friends gawking at her.
"Usagi-chan! How do you know Seiya?!" the three cried in chorus. Usagi thought back to how she first met the ebony haired man, remembering the feel of his arms around her and how safe she'd felt pushed flush against his chest. It reminded her of Mamoru, except it was different somehow, a different feel. Then her cheeks flushed. Not again, she sighed. How can this guy do this to me? I've just met him, and he's not even my boyfriend. Unacceptable.
"Let's not talk about that okay?" answered the girl with discomfort.
"What? Why? What are you hiding?!" Minako grilled.
"Usagi… why are you blushing?" inquired Makoto suspiciously.
"Blush? What? Who? Where?" Prattled Usagi awkwardly.
"You're hiding something from us," affirmed Ami calmly.
"Et tu, Ami?" There was a moment's pause, but when they continued to glare Usagi was forced to reply, "I'm not hiding anything. I just bumped into that arrogant Seiya while on my way to meet Mamo-chan… End of story."
The girls looked at each other and replied simultaneously, "We don't believe you."
RIIIIINNGG RIINNNGGGG.
"Saved by the bell," sighed Usagi in relief.
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"Hey Dumpling, Over here!" Seiya waved Usagi and her friends over to where he and his brothers stood. School had just ended and everyone was heading home.
"YATEN!!" yelled Minako happily, and quickly latched onto his arm when they arrived, at which said idol responded by simply eyeing the girl dubiously.
"Seiya," Usagi nodded.
"Dumpling," Seiya replied in that same caressing tone he used every time.
"If you insist on calling me Dumpling, could you stop saying it like that," Usagi said, annoyed. Even Mamo-chan never said it the way Seiya did. It was scandalous how this guy could get her so worked up over one word.
"Like what?" he asked with mock innocence.
"I know you know what I mean, so just stop it."
"Actually I have no idea what you're talking about. Describe to me exactly what I'm doing that bothers you so much," he said with an impish grin, raising an eyebrow suggestively.
"You say it like you're trying to seduce her," blurted Ami of all people, causing both Usagi and Seiya to choke, and making both of them suddenly very interested in their fingernails.
"Way to make things awkward Ami," giggled Makoto.
Taiki coughed and everyone turned their attention to him.
"I think we should get going"
"No! Not yet." Everyone turned to Minako in surprise, "It's just such a nice day. Let's go to the park."
"Okay, someone call Rei-chan and ask her if she wants to come," suggested Usagi.
"No problem," agreed Ami.
"I'm not so sure about this," said Taiki reluctantly.
"Yeah, this is a bad idea," concurred Yaten, continuing to watch Minako warily. Why am I allowing this girl to cling to my arm so tightly? Any other girl and I'd be screaming at her to get away and leave me alone… I must be slipping.
"I think it's a great idea! Let's go," said Seiya with enthusiasm.
"You heard the man," cheered Minako gleefully, "please Yaten?" The schoolgirl touched his hand and looked up at him with her pouting blue eyes.
A flicker of emotion flashed across Yaten's elegant features, before almost immediately being replaced by his usual scowl of disdain.
"Fine, but I'm only going because my schedule happens to be empty today," said Yaten huffily.
"What about you Taiki?" asked Ami hopefully.
"Well… okay, since everyone else is going," surrendered Taiki.
Usagi coughed and everyone turned expectantly.
"Something wrong Dumpling?"
"Umm…" Usagi hesitated.
They all listened intently.
"Is anyone bringing snacks?" As if on cue, her stomach growled. Everyone laughed as the tension seemed to just fade away to be replaced by a comfortable sense of companionship that the three boys hadn't felt in a very long time.
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"See Dumpling, being with me isn't so awful is it?"
The picnic had just ended and Seiya gallantly volunteered to walk Usagi home, to which she quickly agreed for want of some company on the long walk home.
"You're right, there are worse people I guess," she conceded with a laugh.
"So will you hang out with me again sometime?"
Usagi paused thinking it over, and then she nodded.
"Okay, as long as Mamo-chan knows. We don't want anyone seeing us then telling him we were on a date or something silly like that, right?" she asked, her cerulean blue eyes smiling up at him innocently.
Seiya was beginning to get frustrated. He wanted this girl for himself, but he also respected her for being so loyal to her boyfriend. After all, he couldn't be attracted to a girl who would cheat. He would have to accept being only her friend… for now.
"Right," he nodded.
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"Walk me home Yaten? Please?" Minako quite shamelessly begged.
Usagi had gone off with Seiya, Makoto and Rei left together, and Taiki offered to walk Ami home so they could discuss 'smart people things' together.
"Why should I?" the idol asked self-importantly, tossing his long hair behind him.
"Because I'm a poor delicate girl who needs a nice tough guy like yourself to protect her?" she offered, doe-eyes gazing at him dreamily.
"Oh alright, but I hope you know this is a big inconvenience for me… and I'm only doing it because Seiya and Taiki both walked two of your other friends home and I don't want to be the only one who was rude." Actually, Yaten usually didn't care about being rude at all. He normally wouldn't have hesitated sending the girl on her way so he could have peace and silence. What is it about this girl? He wondered, disgusted with himself for allowing this outrageous individual to manipulate him like this.
"Alright! This way," she said happily as she seized his arm tightly and pulled, leading the way.
"You know, I really don't think you need my protection," he griped as he loosened her death grip on his arm and rubbed it, all the while silently cursing the gods for putting him in this position. I have no time for girls; all of my energy must be focused on finding the princess.
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