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Chapter 2 An Unplanned Date with Sumi
Lunch break…
He is definitely going to make Misaki pay for the sashimi that fell out of his chopsticks. He stared at it until it was cleaned by a certain kid that he wanted to strangle at that moment. He set his chopsticks aside and rested his chin on his palm.
"Sorry, Senpai…" It was Misaki, mumbling apologetically. Sumi did not say a thing. "Look. You can have my lunch if you want…" he smiled nervously then handed his lunchbox to the senior.
He just stared at the kid with his eyes that always seemed bored. "Is that some kind of bribe for using my name for an excuse?" he smiled - the way a person would smile to his puppy when he found it pooping on the sofa.
Misaki shook his head violently. "Of course not!"
"So what made you lie to Usami-sensei? Must be really important for you to use me for your convenience." He smiled calculatingly.
"You make it sound so bad, Senpai…" The teen lowered his eyes, obviously feeling guilty for lying. "Tomorrow's his birthday. And I can't buy a damn gift 'coz he's always following me when I go out. After school is the only time I can get to buy a present!"Misaki heaved a sigh. "I'm sorry, Senpai. I know it's wrong to use…"
It's alright." Sumi cut in before Misaki could finish. He saw the kid's face lit up a bit. "On one condition…"
"What is it?"
"I'll have to accompany you in buying that gift."
"Oh… you don't need to do that, Senpai. It's already bad that I used you as an excuse. It would be worse if I'll have to take some of your time." Misaki said sincerely, worried that he is going to cause more trouble for his friend.
"You don't understand." Sumi looked away. "I'm not doing this for you. I'm doing this to save my own neck. If something happens to you, for sure Usami-sensei is going to blame me because a certain someone told him we'll be doing something this afternoon. Who knows what he'll do if his precious certain-someone gets into trouble?"
Finding no good answer to what the senior had said, Misaki ended agreeing to his condition. The two went off to look for a present for Akihiko. They rummaged almost every store in town to find the perfect gift for the man. It was already past 7:00 when they finished.
"Sorry for the trouble, Sumi-senpai… Thank you very much for your help!" Misaki said sincerely with his head bowed slightly.
Sumi rubbed the teen's ears with his hands causing Misaki to almost jumpa in surprise. The senior chuckled softly. "Do you think my services are for free?" he smirked. "You'll have to treat me to dinner tonight."
"Of course I'll treat you to dinner!" Misaki smiled warmly.
"Hmmh… very well… Let's go." He started walking with a faint smile playing on his lips. He found himself somewhat amused by the smile Misaki gave him. "I'm like a moth getting attracted to a candle light…" he whispered.
"Where to, Senpai?" Misaki asked while trying to catch up with him.
"I know this place where they serve great food and sake."
They ended up at a traditional Japanese restaurant. A waitress wearing a kimono with floral designs greeted and led them to a private room. It was Sumi who placed the order while Misaki is still catching up with what is happening. Misaki felt his head spinning when he saw the amount of food the Sumi ordered.
"Ahh… Sumi-senpai…" He said when he finally found his voice. "I… don't think I can afford… to pay for all these."
"Then, I'll pay for it."
"But, I'm supposed to treat you!"
"You can pay me once you get a decent job after you graduated. Fair?"
"It's not fair in any way!" Misaki blurted.
"We can't do anything about it now, can we?" He asked in a flat tone.
Feeling defeated, Misaki answered, "Alright… I'll just pay you in installment, okay?"
"That will do. Shall we eat?" With that, the conversation ended. They finished the food in silence. It was Sumi who decided to break the silence first. "You should drink some sake." He poured one for the teen.
"I don't think I should be drinking any alcoholic beverage." Misaki turned the offer down politely.
"Just a little… You wouldn't let me down now that I've done you a favor, would you?"
He took the cup almost reluctantly. "Hmmh… I guess a little wouldn't hurt."
What supposed to be a "little drink" turned into a sake drinking spree for Misaki until he got drunk and lost track of time. Little did he know that Sumi slipped something on the last shot he gave him.
Wow! Sorry… Exam's still ongoing. If I pass, I'll be in second year next sem! Yay! I hope this chapter won't turn out half-baked. Again, for errors, please feel free to point it out.
I really think Sumi has got a thing for Misaki. He's meant to be a seme not an uke… hehe