Ultrabross's Vision
CHP 2: Instant Attraction
"Would any of you like to ask our new student any questions?" Shizuka looked around the entire classroom but not a single student seemed interested. Things were so quiet a fly buzzing through one of the opened windows was heard over everything else. She re adjusted her glasses looking to Ichigo, "Why don't you find somewhere to sit, there are plenty of open seats." Her smile brought warmth and comfort.
"Sure no problem," Lifting his bag up over his shoulder Ichigo took a seat behind a student sitting in the first row, second seat closes to the exit. He sat clear across the room from Tsukune and company, "Now that we've taken care of that class will now begin. But before we do would anyone like to share what you did over summer break?" Several hands rose as Shizuka called on them one after another. Setting his bag on the ground Ichigo found it strange since arriving that his substitute badge had not yet alerted him of hollows. By the way Toshiro went on about the situation, he assumed there to be at least over thirty of them within the realm.
One of the students shared a story with the class and though Ichigo was able to hear, he paid no attention to what was actually being said. From time to time he could feel when someone had their eyes on him without looking, and in that moment he was certain someone did just that. Ichigo slowly re adjusted looking over his shoulder into a pair of dark lavender eyes that glared back at him. Her hair was of bright blue similar to that of the ocean, tied in a purple bowtie having a mysterious allure to her. Frozen for a few moments longer they slowly looked away from each other, "She's cut…" Ichigo stopped himself from finishing his thought, "What am I doing?" He felt guilt creep upon him, "I'm supposed to be eliminating hollows not looking at pretty girls."
Another student from the third row was called on, sharing a little of what she did over the summer break. Ichigo tapped a finger over the desktop dousing deep into his own thoughts. Leaning back against the seat, Ichigo couldn't resist taking another look. With an elbow over the desktop he slowly looked across the room into those same lavender eyes. This time she immediately looked away acting as if she hadn't been looking his way, "She was totally checking me out!" Ichigo swallowed sharply taking a deep breath.
Who was she? What was her name? He didn't understand why he wanted answers to such questions. Throughout his years of attending school in the human world he came across various beautiful girls, but none had the same immediate impact as her. Kurumu felt something come into contact with her back looking down to see a crumpled piece of paper, "What was that for?!" She frowned looking back at Mizore.
"The new guy…you've taken a liking to him haven't you? Don't deny it I had my eyes on you the whole time, but if you ask me I think he's a bit scary looking."
"Scary looking," Moka leaned toward Mizore, "Who're you talking about?" She asked becoming interested.
"He is not! And there is no other guy that interests me outside of Tsukune so you can think whatever you want." Kurumu snapped closing her eyes and facing the opposite direction with crossed arms. Moka still had no idea who they referred to feeling left out, "Please tell me I want to know." She inquired with eyes similar to that of a puppy.
"Kurumu Chan has a crush on the new guy but I don't know why, he looks menacing." Mizore informed sucking on her lollipop.
"That is mean you shouldn't say things like that," Moka looked directly at Ichigo and then back at Mizore, "I see nothing wrong, he looks fine from what I can tell."
Mizore grinned drifting back, "Just my luck, I will have Tsukune to myself now that the competition has dropped by half."
"That isn't what I meant and you know it!" Moka shouted.
The entire class went silent focusing squarely on Moka. Her cheeks went red lowering her chin over the desk to try and hide herself from all the attention, "Miss Akashiya! Surely you know better than to talk during when another of your fellow students is speaking, don't you?"
She was silent for several moments looking around at all students, "Yes, and it won't happen again. I am very sorry everyone." She replied innocently.
The student that had previously shared details of her summer continued from where she left off. During that time Tsukune uncovered a notebook from his bag displaying notes he had taken throughout the last semester. For the next hour Shizuka Nekonome went over the basics of what to expect while taking the class, "And remember never to reveal your identity hidden beneath your human form ok." Everyone nodded continuing to listen.
Soon after the bell rung dismissing them from the first class of the day, "If anyone is unaware you're to report to the theater for the opening assembly. Afterward most of you will go to your next class while others of you will report to the cafeteria for your lunch period." Shizuka informed. All students exited the classroom heading to where the assembly was scheduled to take place. Ichigo had his eyes glued to the substitute badge wondering if it had somehow malfunctioned during his travel through the vortex leading to Yokai academy. He was certain at least one hollow should have shown in the time he had been around.
"Flyers for the opening dance next Thursday come get your flyer!"
Passing the individual by Ichigo progressed down the hall. His wrist was grabbed from behind as he attempted to turn the corner, "I don't recall ever seeing you around, and you definitely don't look like a freshman. So what's your name?"
"Kurosaki Ichigo," Extending an arm outward he shook hands with the woman, "You're right this is my first year attending the academy but I'm no freshman," Around her neck was a string of pearls, matching her white/black combination dress, "And I'm Toujo Ruby…would you like a flyer?" He pulled his hand away from her continuing down the hall, "You won't regret it!" She called out to him.
He stopped in place looking over his shoulder at her, "Sorry that sort of stuff isn't really my style; thanks for the offer anyway." He looked away from her walking down the hall. She groaned returning to where she had been standing. Various other students passed by taking a flyer from her. With both hands in his pockets Ichigo followed everyone into the theater quickly finding a place to sit up front. After sitting he removed his hands from his pockets taking another look at the substitute badge, "What is wrong with this damn thing!"
"What is wrong with what?" Looking upward Ichigo bit down on his tongue watching as she took a seat next to him. It was the same girl from class he exchanged glimpses with twice! She could see and feel his uneasiness provoking a seductive grin. This caused him to gulp leaning the opposite way. She found his expression cute letting out a small giggle, "Don't be shy Ichigo I only came over to introduce myself."
He sat up straight looking her in the eyes. Both wanted to question the other about the stare down they had in class, but neither had the courage to bring it up, "So what's your na…name?" Ichigo asked placing a hand over his seat. He could slightly feel himself trembling but didn't know the reason for it, "Why the hell am I so nervous! This isn't like me at all." He thought to himself.
"I'm Kurono Kurumu," She introduced.
Through one of the main entrances Moka entered the theater alongside Tsukune, "I don't see any of the others; wonder if they've not yet arrived." Tsukune looked all over and was unable to spot a single of them. Taking advantage of the opportunity to be alone with him, Moka grabbed hold of his wrist, "Forget about them, if we don't find someplace to sit now there won't be any places left." She pulled him along finding two empty seats within the mid section of the room, "Great! From here we will have a perfect view of what happens on stage." Tsukune pointed out.
Moka smiled moving in closer to him and in doing so their hands came into contact with each other, triggering a blush from them both, "Tsukune," She looked into his eyes with desire.
"What is it Moka San?" Instead of replying she brought her lips his. Tsukune felt the hairs on his back rise! Was he finally going to get a kiss from the woman of his dreams?! He closed his eyes bringing his lips to hers, but as they came within a few inches of each other her lips journeyed to his neck.
"What are you guys doing?"
They moved away from each other as Mizore's head peeked in between them from the row behind, "I'm not interrupting something am I?"
"Mizore why do you always do that it is way creepy?!" Tsukune complained.
A conversation ensued between Kurumu and Ichigo; she did most of the talking while he gave several one word answers to her questions. It annoyed her more than she let on but didn't say a word of it to him, "The academy can take some getting used to but after about a week it isn't so bad."
"Yeah I'm sure you're right," Ichigo replied with both hands behind his head looking to the ceiling. He had a certain cockiness to him that drew her in, but his disinterest in talking with her became more irritating the longer she spoke with him, "Since you're new here I'm guessing you probably haven't made any friends. I'm uncertain when it will start back up, but there is this thing called the Newspaper club."
"Newspaper club," Ichigo removed his hands from behind his head looking her in the face, "What is that supposed to be?"
"If you decide to join all details involving the club will be given to you then. My friends and I included are all part of it. You'd have a good time if you decided to join, not to mention you'd make new friends. So what do yah say?" She asked crossing her fingers.
Ichigo went silent for several moments taking his eyes off Kurumu. She waited for what felt like minutes, "Don't think of me as a bad person, but…I'm not really interested in making friends. I appreciate you coming over and introducing yourself to me, but now would be the time to get lost." Ichigo couldn't believe the words that came out of his mouth! Soon as his mission of destroying the hollows was complete he had no intention of staying longer, and because of that he didn't want to grow attached to anyone around. Focusing his attention back on Kurumu he almost instantly regretted his words. The hurt in her eyes was evident, and he knew he had to do something about it, "Wait that's not what I…"
She immediately stood walking away before he could finish. Feeling he had no other choice he stood going after her, "Wait up," He reached out to grab at her shirt, "You've taken this the wrong waaa," Ichigo froze as she unexpectedly turned around as his hands ended up over her breasts! Both his and her eyes widened simultaneously. Ichigo instantly removed them from her chest feeling his throat go dry. Gazing at each other for a couple seconds more Ichigo stepped back scratching at his hair, "What I really meant to say wasaahahahaaahaa," Ichigo slouched over feeling the pain of being kicked in the nuts, "Wha what the hell was that for?!" He found it harder to breathe than usual.
"You're a jerk and PERVERT!" Kurumu slapped him across the face watching him plunge to the ground. She leaned over bring her lips next to his ear, "From now on keep your eyes off me! I saw the way you were looking at me in class earlier, and if you do it again I'll cut your eyes out." She turned away from him walking in the other direction.
"Wait hold on a sec…you've got the wrong idea," Ichigo struggled to say, still trying to collect himself. Talking with her was pointless, well at least in that moment. Perhaps after she had time to cool down the idea would become an option, "Why does this sort of stuff happen to me all the time, I must be cursed or something." Ichigo slowly rose making his way to the front row taking a seat. The soreness of what she did was present, but he tried his best to ignore it. Kurumu spotted Tsukune waving, walking over and taking a seat next to Moka, "Is everything ok, you look kind of gloomy Kurumu Chan?" Moka asked.
"It's nothing really."
Within the next couple minutes all seats were filled with students. The lights died down following that. Tsukune noticed Moka's eyes wondering all over, "Are you looking for someone Moka San?"
"I don't see Kokoa or Yukari Chan, I felt sure they'd group up with us." Moka moped sitting back. Everyone went quiet observing the headmaster step out onto the stage.
To Be Continued