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Ch 5: Whose Smartass Idea Was This?"So how was third period for you guys after I left?"
A loud groan went through the air in response as Celestia, the person responsible, smacked her head on the empty lunch tray she was holding. Several other people in line gave her a weird glance, wondering why the hell was someone smacking their face into a tray. Becoming defensive, Yuuta glared at them, telling them off, as her overprotective mama bear senses were tingling. Being the comforting friend, Hatsune was patting Celestia's back sympathetically and simultaneously lowering the tray from her face. "It seems like that the annoying blonde kid who was fighting this morning is in all of her periods up to now. Somehow she got paired up with him again in third…" She explained and successfully got Celestia to put the tray down. Yuuta raised an eyebrow and whistled low in shock, "Damn I thought he was just in our first, second, and fourth. Guess you didn't even have a break in third. Well at least he didn't seem to notice you in fourth. Good thing you're all the way below him in roll call and we were just getting lockers and uniforms today."
Celestia still massaged the stress in her forehead with her two fingers as they moved up the lunch line. "Still a pain being stuck in the same period as him. I hope Mr. Gildarts moves our seats soon but for Ichiya to make us permanently partners… Someone shoot me. Or better yet someone shoot him. Please. I swear Mira had something to do with second and third period. You can tell from the devious grin she had on her face and the way her fingers were maniacally laced together. She had something up her sleeve." She stated her observations and her fingernail gripped the tray tighter as she remembered briefly seeing Mira's face in the window peeking in on them.
Ichiya's class was also held in a classroom except the boys and girls were separated from each other on the opposite ends of the classroom. Celestia sat next to Lucy in this period as Hatsune and Yuuta sat next to each. Everything was going swell and alright until Ichiya suddenly bursted out with this crazy idea of setting partners up for future projects and discussions. He was going to choose it from two pots filled with sticks and somehow he couldn't find them until Mira bursted into the classroom with the lost pots and sticks in hand. Well some girls and some boys got paired up with each other like Yuuta getting paired with Lucy and Gray with Jellal so Celestia prayed to God or whoever was up there to bless her. God apparently hates her because she got paired up idiot Sting once again.
God must also want to obliterate her because Sting was made her partner in third period which was inevitable as Mira was her Teacher Assistant. And I thought I was lucky to have the Headmaster Mavis as my teacher but noooo they just had to bring Mira in, too. Fourth period was a breeze for her luckily but it still shook her that Sting was in her class that period too. "Seriously what is the hell is with how they assign the schedules. I swear I better not have fifth, sixth, and seventh period too with this idiot." She complained as she grabbed some potato salad onto her plate as Yuuta snatched fried chicken and Hatsune grabbed a burger with a side of fries. They moved easily passed the side dishes were Celestia picked out some buttered sourdough bread, Yuuta choose biscuits, and Hatsune plucked up a sugary vanilla cupcake. After they paid for lunch, they grabbed a beverage of soda for Hatsune and Yuuta and Celestia took a chilled can of fruit juice.
They slipped out of the cafeteria and maneuvered to their usual lunch area on the rooftop garden exclusive to them thanks to Erza. As they were walking up the stairs, they started discussing the next remaining periods. "Well even if you do fifth period with him, you can whoops his ass anonymously because today we're suiting up in armor and doing some swordplay. I bet from his punch, that kid hasn't done any fighting or practice outside of school and occasional exercise." Yuuta spoiled to her as she nibbled on some chicken already without waiting to sit down.
Celestia smiled largely at the idea of that and a corrupt giggle bubbled from her mouth. "That sounds like a splendid idea. I actually cannot wait for fifth period now. If we have Language together, he also doesn't seem like the type that fluent in anything except the bare necessities which are Japanese and English. I can insult him in that period… but he probably doesn't have Astronomy. He doesn't seem like someone who would be interested in stars.." Her words started to drift as she glanced at Hatsune who has been silently listening to her all this time. "Sorry I've been babbling too much. How was your days today, guys?"
"Well probably much better than yours but still could be better. First period was shit. Bickslow that son of a bitch was next to me and he wouldn't stop talking and trying to tease me. Fucking asshole." Though Yuuta's words were biting, both Hatsune and Celestia could spot the underlying affection hidden in the soft blush of the knight's cheeks.
"Second was so damn boring. Thanks for waking me up at the end of the period, Hatsune." Continuing with her statement, the small girl gave Hatsune a thumbs up who smiled sheepishly, unsure if this was something to be praised about. "Third and fourth was amazing. I beat everyone in fencing except for Erza. Geez Louise she's so fierce. I almost had her this time but she got me with that really quick side swipe at the end. I had fun with you in PE. We got lockers together and didn't have to interact with any assholes." Concluded her report, Yuuta shot a finger gun to Hatsune as if to pass the microphone to her. Celestia, too, took turn in including Hatsune in the conversation. "What about you, Hatsune? I saw you got partnered up with the same guy from first period in third. Is he nice? Was fourth period good, too?"
Ignoring the bit about her male partner, Hatsune bounced on the balls of her feet and discussed the details of her musical fourth period, "Fourth period was so fun! Though, Ooba-sensi scares me," Hatsune's perkiness then dropped into sudden fear as her eyes widened significantly larger than it already was and her shoulders shuddered at that thought, "She already made five people spin around in the rolly chair. But anyways we have a assignment that I'm nervous about because we have to perform in front of that class and if it doesn't live up to her expectations we have to be 'punished'."
Hatsune's eyes then started to water as she wailed in a soft but loud enough volume for them to hear, "Oh I just know I'm going to fail. I'm going to choose the perfect with just the right range for me only to crash and burn at the performance! All my practice down the drain when I get stage fright at the last second and forget everything and I- I- She's going to punish meeee!" The tears spilled from her eyes and down her cheeks. In sync, Celestia took out another handkerchief to wipe her tears while Yuuta took her tray and balanced the two trays she was holding on an arm each.
They were now on the last staircase of steps before they reached the roof. "Okay Hatsune remember the three steps I've taught you. Step One:" Celestia called off as she dabbed the tears away and pinched Hatsune's nose for her. Hatsune followed along with the signal and blew her nose before answering. "Take deep breaths." She did as told and took deep breath, holding each next breath a little longer than the previous before release, and felt her pulse beating louder but slower with each exhale. "Alright next is step two." Celestia balled the handkerchief and placed it in the far corner of her tray away from her food which she balanced against her hip. She used her now free hand to reach for Hatsune's and gave it a squeeze as if to say everything is going to okay.
"Think of a battle plan. I don't have to write a song and I can sing that song from the musical I've been watching recently. I really like Catch Me If You Can and I've been practicing Fly Fly Away a lot. You guys have heard it before. Kerry Bulter's vocal range is just…" She sighed dreamily with a goofy smile on her face as her sadness melted away. Celestia's words of advice were making her feel better. "Absolutely unbelievable. I'd kill for her voice."
"Which you do not have because you have an even better and unique voice. If you have the same voice as her, this Bulter girl would have to call copyright because they don't need another Kerry Bulter but another Hatsune." Yuuta now bumped Hatsune with her hip slightly as she spoke, making sure not to spill the food. Hatsune giggled from Yuuta's passive aggressive compliment before starting to list out the last step. "And step three-"
Celestia then wrapped her single free arm around Hatsune in a hug as Yuuta snuggled close to Hatsune as possible. They both gave the answer for the last step in unison with equally proud tones. "And rock the performance because you know you are going to. You're our amazing little Hatsune and if anyone dares to emit the first cough of a laugh, we'll destroy them." Hatsune's face cracked with an incredibly large grin as she took her tray back from Yuuta. "Have I ever said how much I love you guys? What would I ever do without you guys seriously?" She reached the tops of the steps first and pushed open the door letting a gust of fresh chilly breezes.
"You'd probably die from dehydration from crying too much and your ever changing emotions would blow up the world." Yuuta joked as she walked through the door, and glanced to see if anyone has arrived yet. "Yuuta come on, that's not nice. Hatsune would probably make a lot more mistakes without us around for sure but this is why we're here. Well partially it's mostly because we need and love her like family." Celestia rebutted before following Yuuta and Hatsune closed the door behind them.
The garden took up the entire rooftop with the exception of the storage room and the open center in the middle for a fountain and benches. The garden club was actually supposed to be the only ones with access to the rooftop but Erza managed to pull a few strings for them since they couldn't get any peace and quiet in this school. While Celestia was pretty unknown amongst the school, most of the other girls were pretty famous. Yuuta and Erza was known for their phenomenal physical attributes while Hatsune claimed the seat for the best singing and most musical instruments capable of being played. Lucy and Levy were admired for their beauty and brains and despite being an infamous matchmaker, Mira was declared the fairest princess at school. Cana was rumored to be a heavy drinker and the one who could get you into any club/bar you want and little Wendy was the top student of her grade and the sweetest princess around, almost unrivaled in her godly medical knowledge.
Because of this, they were always watched or crowded around at lunch which they disliked severely, especially Celestia and Yuuta who were highly introverted and hate talking to people. This lead to their private garden which they entered now. The entire rooftop was bursting with florals, herbs, and greenery of all different kids. Planters were lined up in row and hanging from the ceiling of wooden boards with the leaves and stems hanging and growing out of it. The heavenly scent of flowers clung in the air as the three girls waded through the maze finding the center where all their friends were waiting for them. The crackling splashes of the fountain was carried throughout the garden and it got louder as they broke into the center and the chattering sound of chatter was heard.
When they entered the meeting area, a group was already there and a swivel of heads turned as a chortle of voices greet them.
"Hey took you guys long enough. What was the hold up? The lunch line was too long?"
"Did any of you guys bring me any more beer? Gin? Vodka? Any alcoholic beverage in general?"
"Yuuta, are you going to try out for the soccer team this season?"
"Celestia do you have any idea of what you're going to do for that assignment for Ichiya?"
"Hey Hatsune do you know the title of this song? It's on the tip of my tongue but I can't seem to remember it… I need it for Ooba-sama's class."
"Celestia-Nee! It's only been the first day and I've already been given mountains of homework could you help me with it later please please please?"
This was their usual manner of passing lunch time. Even though there were perfectly functioning benches, they all preferred to be in the midst of the chaos and positioned themselves on the large ledge of the fountain. They also moved several of the benches in front of the ledge since there wasn't enough space and they each separated in their groups within their large clique.
The trio had obviously arrived very late as everyone had ambushed them as soon as they arrived and they were already almost done or halfway done with their meals. Levy and Lucy were sitting in the corner of the ledge with a pile of books in between the both of them and they silently read while trading small tidbits of information or conversation here and there. Erza was sitting at the center of the fountain next to them eating a slice of strawberry cheesecake with the entire cake sitting precariously next to her. Mira was positioned next to her and was making playful jabs to her which Erza didn't catch onto as she was trying to enjoy her godly piece of cake. Their drunkard friend Cana was laying down on one of the benches with a large amount of empty canisters surrounding her almost in a wall and she was cranky with her blank storage of booze. Wendy, being the youngest as a third year in middle school, had already finished her bento and was silently completing her homework on a bench across from Lucy and Levy with the seat next to her completely empty. They all perked up and gave them a greeting in their own ways.
The three sat themselves down next to Wendy but Yuuta was soon dragged into a conversation by Erza about upcoming sports meets and Hatsune helped Mira with her song search. Celestia simply shrugged in response to Levy about the Ichiya assignment as she has yet to think about it and spooned a mouthful of her potato salad into her mouth when Wendy asked her a question. Smiling at the request, she immediately nodded her head and quickly swallowed the bite as she smoothly replied, "Sure I'll swing by your house after school. Maybe I'll even be able to convince my parents to let me sleep over."
Wendy's eyes widened and Celestia could easily make out the glitters of excitement in her eyes and was able to picture a dog ears and tail on her as she bounced with happiness. "Really?! I can't wait. I really hope your parents let you sleep over. It's been awhile since we've hanged out, Celestia-Nee. I really miss your company. Natsu-nii does too and wanted me to tell you to visit soon." She reported to her and wrapped Celestia in a hug as she looked up at her with a plea clear in her pupils, "You'll convince them to let you stay right? I love spending time with you a lot."
Celestia's heart just skipped a beat just from hearing her little kid cousin speak those words and she let out one of her small smiles as a promise, "I'll do my best for sure but I'll sprinkle in a few lies to let me slip past. After all, I'd do anything to spend time with my little kid sister cousin." They were cousins but they've grown up knowing each other for a long time which lead to them considering each other siblings along with Natsu, Wendy's biological big brother and Celestia's "big bro". "They'll probably let me go if I can get a word from Aunt Grandeeney and Uncle Igneel and say that I'm getting school credit for tutoring you." She then lowered her voice as she moved closer to whisper to Wendy, "It's our little secret about our pajama party with a Rom-Com marathon with a bunch of junk food alright."
"Of course!" Wendy giggled at the idea before releasing Celestia to let her go back eating and for her to go back to her work. "Did I ever tell you you're the best older sister and cousin in the world?"
"Technically yes and I never get tired of hearing it every time. Because I am the best and only older sister and cousin you'll ever need and have"