Chapter 17: Dates

The second term finished, Third term started. Of course Shiroyan got better. They continued having their a movie night. It sorta became their routine. Every friday, Shiroyan would sleep at her place then go out the following day. Tabiki was holding herself back so she wouldn't be at the top rank. She didn't study hard. She would just run through her notes quickly when there was a test.

"Hey, shiroyan. I told you my plans right?" She reminded him.

"Yeah." He smiled.

"Let's go to my place. I haven't told my brother about us yet, so.." She grabbed his arm.

"Sure."

They walked to Tabiki's place. In their luck, her brother was there with his girlfriend.

"Tadaima!"

"Okaeri, Bikyu-chan!" He said.

"Um, we just want to tell you something. But I think you already know?" They walked to the living room and sat down.

"What is it?" Sheri asked.

"I just want to say that Shiro-kun and I are dating. But I really do think that you kn-"

"That's great Tabi-chan! Yeah, we kinda knew, but it's not clear yet. But it's fine know!" Sheri put her hands together to her mouth.

"Yeah. Hey, Shiroyan, don't do anything stupid okay?" Kiro said.

They had a fun time together, talking, eating and doing a bunch of stuff. Later, Shiroyan went home, Kiro left to walk his girlfriend home, leaving her alone. She was happy. In fact, she was always happy because she had Shiroyan.

The third term's ranking results were finally out. She wouldn't know what to do if she got the top. It sounded strange, but she wished to be number two. So she ran to the bulletin board, squeezing in with the other students and made her way to the front.

She slid her finger from the bottom, up until she reached the top part of the paper.

"1: Igarashi, Tora"

"2: Kyuuri, Tabiki"

She let down a deep sigh. She was relieved. She thought things would go well upon this result. She was a bit sad, but relieved too. after seeing the results, she passed by Tora.

"Oh, Kyuuri!" Tora called.

"oh, Tora." She turned.

"Congrats for being second." he smirked.

She just smiled back. As much as she hated the way he said that, she felt relieved. she wouldn't have some trouble with him. she walked a way. She was actually feeling strange that Tora would just stop like that, but what the hell? It's all done and she shouldn't bother about that anymore.

After class, she went home then to the café to work. When Shiroyan walked her home, she was mostly quiet. She would just talk if Shiroyan would approach her. Sometimes, she was spacing out too. She was thinking of something. She was deeply into thinking about it.. They finally reached her house.

"Bikyu-chan. Hey, Bikyu-chan!" He called.

"Wh-what?" She snapped out.

"What's bothering you?" He asked.

"N-never mind that.." Shiroysn held her left hand then pinned her to the wall.

"What's wrong?" He asked, looking into her eyes.

"Uh.. It's about.. Um, It's the s-"

"Where's bik- huh? Oh! Okaeri Bikyu!" Kiro was surprised. The two just stared at him.

"Um... Am I interrupting something?" He scratched his head. Bikyu ignored his question then went inside.

"N-no. Um, bye shiroyan." She mumbled, showed a faint smile then waved good-bye to Shiroyan.

shiroyan walked away. He was walking slowly as he was thinking about Tabiki. He knows that there's something bothering her.

What could make her think so deeply? I think she has some stuff left unsorted out... I really don't know..

Ugh. I shouldn't have thought about this. Now I'm bothered by it. And not just me. Shiroyan too. I should suck this out of my mind and be normal tomorrow. I don't want Shiroyan worrying about that..

I went straight to my room and slept without changing. I don't know why but I feel so exhausted.

riiiiiing. riiiiing.

I opened my eyes then grabbed my phone. Serah was calling.

"Serah-chan!" I answered.

"Tabi-chan, have you heard about the upcoming events in our school?" She sounded excited.

"What events are you talking about?" I asked.

"Oh, you still don't know?" She giggled.

"No, what's the event?"

"Hmmm.. You'll find out tomorrow! I'm so excited about this! In fact, everyone's excited about it! I'm excited about you!" She was so happy and hyped about 'it'

"What are you talking about Serah-chan?" I asked again.

"You'll find out tomorrow! Bye Tabi-chaaan!"

"Wait wh-" Great. She hung up the phone. What's that damn event? It made me so curious that I couldn't sleep again.

I just lied down on my bed, thinking.. I was thinking about.. about going to another school... And that event... I don't know why it came across my mind.. But I don't feel like going to Miyabigaoka anymore.. I came there so I could have the best education I could have, but if I have to hold back and let that damn president be number one, What's the point? My first choice is Seika of course.. But, it's not all that right.. I don't know..

bzzz. Bzzzz.

I received a text message.

*Hey! Tabi-chan! Heard about the event?

-Kurosaki*

Event? Ugh. This again? What's that damn event?

*What event?* I replied.

He didn't text back for minutes. I threw my phone by the small couch not so far from my bed. I hate it when people are getting so mysterious and secretive. How did they know about this anyway when I haven't heard any other announcements a while ago? And because I was so irritated and had a bad mood that day, I just slept it off.

When I woke up, the first thing that came in my mind was the 'event'. I didn't check my phone. I just put it in my pocket then went to school. When I entered the school, the girls were grouped up, talking about dresses and stuff and boys. It's actually normal but they look more excited. When I entered the classroom, Serah quickly approached me.

"Tabi-chan! Do you know about it already?" She held my hands tight.

"Uh, nope." I was confused.

"What? someone should've texted you already about that!" She said. Oh right, I didn't check my phone.

I grabbed my phone then saw that I had five messages. I first read Kurosaki's message.

1. The school dance! - Kurosaki

2. Hey! What will you wear? -Serah

3. Have you told Shiroyan about it? 3 -Serah

about the school dance? -Souta

5. Hey! Who are you going to dance with? :) -Mako

"S-school dance?" I was shocked.

"Yeah! It's where you go with a guy, wearing a fancy dress, glamorous hair and make up!" She said. Dress? Make up? What the hell? I wouldn't want to go to something like that! And who would I go with? Surely, this is gonna be Miyabigaoka's event so it has to be the students from around h-

"Announcement to all students of Miyabigaoka: the student council planned to have a school dance! And to let you know, you can bring friends from other schools so they would get to know Miyabigaoka more! Not only a dance, there would be other events in other days! Please do invite your friends! This event shall be held after three weeks! Plenty of time to prepare! That is all."

"Heard that Tabi-chan? You can invite Shiroyan over!" Serah said.

"Yeah, b-but I wouldn't like to go to that event anyway.." I mumbled.

"What? Why? You should! This is the best event of the year! Come on! Don't be like that Tabi-chan!" She begged.

I smiled at her, having no answer. By break time, I hung out with Kurosaki and the others, helping them find their 'dates' to the dance. Since Souta had a date, and Mako was a heart-throb, Kurosaki was the one who needed help. Girls bunched up around Mako, asking him out to the dance. He was probably enjoying it. He would just have to pick among those girls. No problem. While Kurosaki was thinking hard on who to go out with.

"Hmm, wait. I'll be right back." I told him. I went to find Serah.

"Serah-chan!" I called out.

"Yeah?" She approached me.

"Who are you going out with?" I asked.

"No one asked me yet." She said.

"Come with me!" I grabbed her wrist then took her with me. I went back to Kurosaki.

"Hey! Meet Serah!" He turned.

"Um.. Asami, Serah desu. Nice to meet you." She bowed.

"She still doesn't have a date so..." I bumped his shoulder.

"Um, Oh. I'm Hatsu, Kurosaki. Nice to m-meet you too." they shook hands. Ugh. What does it take to make this guy ask her to the dance.

"Well, Serah doesn't have a date yet and you haven't decided yet!" I'm trying my best here!?

"Oh right. Um, Serah-chan, will you go to the dance with me?" FINALLY!

"Y-yes. Sure." She answered, shyly.

"YES! O-oh. Sorry." I didn't realize I shouted that out. That was weird..