A/N: Thank you for everyone's reviews. Over the weekend I have tried to put things together for Wallflower. I actually have thought of the ending of this story already. Hahaha But things are going it is still a long ways. Please keep up with me.
Minagi Soryu – Yes thank you. I'd like to continue writing the story too. But somehow I've lost the idea of what Sunako's new character is like. As I've said before; I have written that story 2 years ago. Huhu Pardon if she'd revert back to her old self somehow.
aSilentReader – Thank you for your offer. I'd definitely ask for you advise. Will you proofread my story before I'll publish next time? HAHAHA that'd be too much.
Nao K. Kawasaki – I have thought of splitting the story, but that's the problem with me. I wouldn't know where to stop. Hehe I am new to so I thought I could split the story on the site. I think I over analyzed everything. And I was very much into details. I will keep working on the romantic side as well. It wouldn't be short I guess. Thank you for your words.
I do not own Wallflower.
Chapter 2
Sunako got up and hurried herself to leave. She rushed to the rooftop door, almost kicking it out of her way. But she composed herself in the last minute. She has many reasons to leave: to avoid further accusations; And to steady her throbbing heart. She didn't notice everyone's gaze on her path with questioning look.
Sunako's P.O.V:
'Damn! That bastard he does know how to torture me. And why did it hurt?' Sunako was on the stairway staggering a little. A few drops of blood fell which made her held a handkerchief over her nose. "Why does it hurt when he moved away? Do I want to remain in contact with him?" She voiced out a little. 'Did I care that much for Kyohei? When did start I feeling happy about his presence or touch? I can't deny, I enjoyed his touch, his caress, his eyes locked on me. I want to see only my reflections in his eyes. But why do I want more? Is this some kind of torture?' Sunako continued her path down to her classroom. Oblivious to the feeling of being in love and Noi's perking ears.
The gang had followed Sunako shortly after. It was Noi who's on first of the line and… abrupt stop. Like a train in motion, collided with one after the other. But Takenaga held his fort so that Noi won't be pushed down the stairs. Or was it for him not to crush her. Takenaga likes the contact with his girlfriend but 400Lbs (Takenaga's calculation) of other bodies on top of her would probably kill her in an instant. He viewed Noi as a delicate glass.
Sunako didn't notice Noi, and heard her mumbling. Noi made a face, like she was watching a drama unfolding. She's a meddler by blood. Her eyes twinkled with ideas. And her smile… well, it looks evil.
Kyohei on the other hand was still calming himself, and berating if Sunako really knows who GODDESS was. That, if she does… Sunako's actions should definitely be anger and a few kicks and punches on his face would do. But Sunako had shown none. Was that a hint for a level up with his relationship with her? It made him hope a little. So he thought of his next move. Something that might make Sunako notices him, a bit.
Kyohei's P.O.V:
'Right! What's next? Did she notice?' He was drooling a little and giddy. 'God, she smelled nice.' He closed his eyes and remembered the feeling. 'I missed her already. Did she notice how I want to kiss her? I felt her tremble in my touch. Was she afraid of me? She definitely looked in my eyes. How much did she see? God Sunako, sometimes you're unfathomable. I wish I could read your mind. I want to know what you want from me. You can make me weak and strong at the same time. Do you know?' His thoughts.
It really made progress on his part. Kyohei is falling fast in love. More than he thought possible. 'Change is good.' But he also wants to keep her as she was. Kyohei is now conflicted of which one he loved most, Sunako's old self? Or the new Sunako? "Which one is the real Sunako?" He spoke out loud more than intended.
"Hmnn… Get off me and I'll tell you." Ranmaru answered. Kyohei was behind him when they all collided. So Kyohei was on the very top when they all fall and tangled. Like a pile of caterpillars squirming to be free.
"Ah… sorry." Was all Kyohei could muster. He was a bit glad Ranmaru don't have ESP.
"Hurry up. I'm dying." Takenaga complained being the one on the floor.
"Takenaga-kun, don't die on me." Noi sobbing, seeing it was her fault they end up in this predicament.
"Noi-chi…" Takenaga was solemn. "I'm alright. It was a figure of speech." Being the smartest, he sometimes thought that Noi is either too serious or too dense.
"Stop crying Yuuki. It's deafing." Kyohei said, while pulling up Ranmaru.
"Demo… I thought I was going to fall or die right there and then. You don't know how scary it was since you're the last to fall." Yuuki complained to Kyohei.
"You're too softy. Being a man sometimes sucking up fear and facing it." Kyohei advised. 'Hah! Look who's talking.' He thought.
"Look who's talking." Ranmaru, dusting himself on the side. "You're afraid of her. No, you are afraid of losing her. Now that she's changed. You're afraid she'll reject you. That's why you took the easy way by showing her your desires instead. Daring aren't we? To lie down on her lap. But I am more interested why she let you." Ranmaru with a smirk. "Tamao wouldn't even let me. I'm envious. I can't break Tamao's mask. Sunako on the other hand, is definitely a princess behind her mask."
Kyohei was shocked. 'He does have an ESP. How much did he know?' He thought. "…" Speechless.
"That I want to know too. They're not lovers and… OH MY GOD! I'm late for class. Sorry guys, bye." With that Noi was gone like a whirlwind, she was out of sight in an instant.
"Shall we?" Yuuki suggested.
"Help me a bit." Takenaga was limping a little. He was after all at the bottom of the pile.
"Sorry." From all three radiant creatures and them all headed for class.
Late afternoon, after class and cleaning duty were done. They all had agreed to go home together. They all had same reasons. That is to avoid being attacked. While only two of them are good fighters. There is high probability of the two fighters to be attack by fans too since they were the most beautiful among the rest.
"Kyohei, does Sunako have a cell phone?" Noi just asked nonchalantly on their way to the mansion.
"W-why don't you ask her?" Kyohei is nervous bringing the subject up.
"You know I'm here and I can hear you Noi-chi." Sunako is now walking ahead of everyone else.
"Ehm… I did ask. But you didn't answer remember?" Noi said with a pout. "And here I thought I was your best friend." She added.
"You are and I do have one." Sunako just dropped the bomb. Kyohei looked so doomed.
"Ah! Then, have you erased my message already Sunako-chan?" Ranmaru said trying to corner Kyohei and Sunako.
"I haven't." Sunako was aware now her cheeks are deep red. She was glad she was away of everyone's view. And that's why she was pissed also. "Who would put stupid nick names in their cell phone anyway?"
"Hey! Be glad, I was trying to hide…" Kyohei's eyeing Sunako and trying to find the right words. Should he apologize first for taking her number in the first place? He just realized that he already made a grieve mistake. He was now horrified remembering an Angry Sunako.
"More like asking for attention." Ranmaru added. "I already knew Sunako's number and I helped her pick the phone. HAHAHA You're so predictable Kyohei." Ranmaru was so amused.
"W-What!?" All could Kyohei said. His face was as red as a tomato it was either anger or embarrassment.
"Oh My God." Noi was shocked too with mouth hanging open. "So, YOU ARE GODDESS!?"
"No, I am not." Sunako bit pink but slowed her pace to look Noi in the face. "My name is still Sunako Nakahara. I'm no Goddess either they live in the light. I am but an ex-queen of Darkness."
"AHAHAHAHA" From Ranmaru and the boys laughed also. Except Kyohei who was now stop walking with the rest. He stopped on his tracks.
"You guys go on ahead." Sunako asked everyone that she stayed behind a bit. "I have an errand to attend first." Eyeing that Kyohei wasn't in the group anymore.
"Okay." Ranmaru's seeing quickly to know who's missing from the pack.
"Oh! Let's go Noi-chi, Yuki." Takenaga was also smart to know the situation.
"Ara… where's Kyohei?" Yuki was just looking around. Ranmaru ran fast... to cover Yuki's mouth and Takenaga also grab Noi's hand and walked faster almost dragging Noi on the way.
A bit further from everyone else, Sunako smiled. Seeing how lucky she is for her housemate's discernment. She can also hear Noi's complain asking "Why's?"
She turned around and walks back tracing their tracks. There was no sign of Kyohei. She walks a bit further by the riverbank. Kyohei went there once with her, on their way shopping. And she remembered how he complimented the view and told her that it was one of the sights he likes to see… the sunset.
Her instinct never fails her. He was there staring at the blank space while the sun is setting. Her heart begins trembling again. She doesn't know why but the sight of Kyohei is new to her. She never really paid much attention to his every detail. But seeing him against the sun in the background made her a little blinded.
Sunako's P.O.V:
'He is really gorgeous. Why do you look so lonely? You're hurting me Kyohei, don't you know? Did I cause your pain?' She thought while walking towards where Kyohei seating, just a few feet behind him she stopped. 'Yet I feel happy somehow, living same space as you are, sharing the same air as we breathe.'(Voice of reason) 'Okay… this is sick Sunako! Why in the name of Dracula are you sympathizing with him? Don't you remember how tenacious he was? He can bully you again if you let him.' (Conscience) 'Is this part of an act to get sympathy? Even though, I think I am falling in love again. I can't let it show. Having been rejected once and living in the darkness is… It's just too lonely. I like the darkness and my solitude and all, but being there is empty and cold. Having an arm for comfort sometimes reminds me that I'm still alive. And Kyohei was there for me… What should I do?'
"Say that you love me." Kyohei just mumbled on thin air.
"Shouldn't we do confessions first? Penny for your thoughts." Sunako studied his facial expression. There was apparent shock. 'Does he have ESP?'
"N-no, T-that w-was a song." He cleared his throat. "I heard it on the radio. I was thinking of singing it tonight. We're still doing the contest right?" Kyohei's alibi, but there was great shock and he stuttered. 'What is she doing here?'
"Yes…" Sunako was fidgeting and getting nervous. She came here for a reason after all. "Listen… uhm... about tonight, in case I'll lose. W... w... w-will you go out on a date with me? Just once please. I know I'm asking too much. And I realized I haven't really asked your opinion and assumed you'd go with it. I was wondering if I ever overstep your feelings somehow. And if you ever have someone in your heart, I wouldn't ask for the kiss but we have to get on an agreement to lie to Kasumi, so I don't want to ask this in front of everyone and I will not force anything on you, I hope. I will withdraw the challenge if your answer is 'no' and there will be no hurt feelings." She let out a long breath of relief. Her face is now reddening. 'Good grief woman! Let the man talk too.'
Kyohei was speechless. He expectantly thought Sanuko would kill him for him taking her number without permission. And so naming her GODDESS too, he was just also asked for a date with the woman he loved. How is going to take it all?
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To be continued… I'm going to sleep. I'm tired. One night's writing is making me exhausted. Good reviewers... Pls. let me know what you think.
And here my train of ideas wouldn't stop for tonight. But sitting for 3 hours in the computer hurts my butt and my eyes are swollen. Thank God aching body, or else I would have probably never stopped writing until 4 am. :)
Anyway have fun. And thank you for reading.
-Gia0165