At lunch I was looking for the typical Sohma group when I ran into someone, "Oh! I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention to where I was going…" I blushed from embarrassment.
"Well, watch where you're going next time twerp. I don't need some stupid freshy getting in my way." The older boy scoffed.
"O-oh… I'm sorry." I felt my cheeks heat up as I gathered the books I had caused him to drop.
"You better be. Now hurry up. I've got places to be you know." He glared at me.
"Excuse me, is there a problem here?"
I looked up at the sound of Haru's voice. "N-no, it's fine Haru. I just knocked into him. It was really my fault."
"That doesn't mean he gets to treat you like shit Akemi. Now apologize to her." He stared at the senior.
"And what are you gonna do if I don't? You're just a stupid freshman." He smirked.
"I may be a freshman, but I doubt that could keep me from kicking your ass."
'I'd like to see you try." Haru took this as a challenge of course and charged at him. His fist collided with the older boys jaw and sent him flying into a row of lockers.
"Haru stop it! I told you its fine! Now let's go before someone sees." I grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the hall, "You know you shouldn't be so reckless! I can take care of myself! If I wanted him to get punched I would have done it myself!" I scolded.
"I'm sorry, but he pissed me off. I couldn't help it…"
"What ever…at least you didn't go black… Let's just find the others." I sighed.
After we found them on the roof I sat down on the ledge that over looked the school. The view was actually pretty nice. It was mostly blue skies with a few white fluffy clouds. To get more comfortable I hugged my knees to my chest and rested my chin on top of them. As I was enjoying my moment of peace I rested my eyes. Though it didn't last long… The next thing I knew I had Momiji screaming in my ear, "Aki-cha~n, how's your first day going?" he smiled at me.
"Oh… Uhm… It's ok I guess, nothing too exciting." I shrugged, "I ran into someone and they were a complete ass about it, but that's about the most exciting this day has gotten."
"What do you mean they were mean?" He looked up at me with innocent and curious eyes.
"Oh, they were just telling me to watch out and that I shouldn't get in their way and shit. They called me a stupid freshman too. It pissed me off, but I was calm about it. But Haru over there decided to play hero and get pissy with him and make things difficult." I let out a frustrated sigh.
"Oh… Why would you let him be a jerk to you like that? Usually you don't take crap from anyone…"
"Yeah, but it's my first day. I don't need trouble on my first day. I'm nervous enough so you know… Plus, this guy was a bit intimidating… and gorgeous… And we all know how nervous I get around gorgeous guys…"
"But he was a jack ass; his looks shouldn't matter if he's an asshole." Haru cut in.
"I know, I know, but I can't help it! It's not like I want to go be his bestest buddy or anything. I've already got one of those anyways, right Momiji?" I smiled at the Lolita boy.
"Right!" he nodded enthusiastically.
"Exactly…" I stood up as the bell rang and it was time to go back to class, which I really didn't want to do, but alas I had no other choice. So as we entered the classroom we went back to our seat and I pulled out my notebook, and pencil, and the latest book I've reading. As soon as the teacher started her lecture on poetry I opened my book and started reading. For those of you who are wondering what said book is, it's The Demon's Lexiconand it is by far one of my favorite books. I mean really? How could you go wrong with a book about sexy demon hunters with the most epic twist at the end? I don't know. But anyways~, needless to say I'm really into the book, so much that I'm paying no attention what so ever to my surroundings, which isn't the best thing since the teacher has apparently been trying to get my attention.
"Sohma Akemi!" I finally heard her shout.
"Neh? What is it Sensei?" I looked up at her, curiosity written all over my face.
"Well I've been trying to get your attention for the past ten minutes." She glared at me slightly.
"Oh… I'm so sorry. What is it that you would like?"
"Tell me the difference between a rhyming poem and a poem of free verse."
Seriously, she pulled me away from my book to answer such a simple question? Oh well, might as well answer so I don't get in trouble, "A rhyming poem will have some sort of rhyme to it, most commonly are end rhymes, though there are some middle lines and what not. As opposed to a free verse poem which has no specific pattern and may only have one or two rhyming lines." I explained.
"Hm… Very good…" She praised sounding quite surprised. I found that quite insulting. I mean come on, what dumb ass doesn't know the difference between free verse and rhyme? Besides, I love poetry, not so much writing it, but I certainly enjoy reading it. She went on with her lesson and I continued to read.
Finally, after two more bloody classes the bell rang and it was time to go home. I seriously couldn't wait. All I wanted was to go home, get changed, get food, and play some videogames. After changing from my P.E uniform I grabbed my bag, checked my phone for any messages, and headed towards the gate to find Momiji and Haru.