Sensei, Aishiteru
DaCuteSnowbunny

Hello everyone. :) Thank you to those that have reviewed and gave me an opinion on what you thought about this idea. I've decided to turn this into a mini series, just cause I adore this idea very much. xD

Her Secret Love

She walked down the halls at a leisurely pace, enjoying the warm spring breeze that wafted in from the open windows. Students would occasionally greet her along the way to try and make conversation, but she would just act indifferent to such approaches. In this school, connections was everything but making pointless connections wasn't in her interest.

She has had countless suitors (she lost count after 20) all proclaiming their- undying love to love at first sight- feelings for her. It actually amused her how far people will go just to bring up their own or their family's status. Then there are those that will try and sabotage others' name and reputation in order to look good, or for revenge.

And speak of the devil. "Touya-san! How great to see you in school today. Are you taking a break from modelling perhaps?" a girl greeted her, an unnaturally bright smile on her face. Her words held no sincerity, only the intention to get a rise out of her.

Rima did not return the smile nor the greeting. She gave a barely audible "Hm" before continuing down the hall. The girl bit her lip in frustration, but she didn't let Rima's indifference stop her.

"Ahh, it must be nice to be a famous model. You must have so many admirers! That makes me so jealous." the girl continued, acting as though they were friends.

'What was her name again?'

"I bet that's why Shiki-sensei always lets you get away with arguing with him. He's probably a fan of yours." the girl baited, seeing if that would get a reaction from Rima. It was one of the school's biggest rumours that Shiki Senri and Touya Rima had a secret relationship going. Not that it was ever confirmed or denied by either party.

'He probably is, that lolicon.'

"Hm."

The girl's eye twitched at the mono-syllable response, but still she persisted in trying to get a reaction from her. Leaning ever so slightly closer to Rima, she asked in a loud voice, clearly trying to grab other students' attention as they passed. "Ne, are you and Shiki-sensei secretly dating?"

The girl smirked, as the question achieved the results she wanted. The surrounding students stopped their conversations and listened intently for Rima's response. Rima stopped walking for a moment to contemplate her answer. The girl grinned like a Cheshire cat, as if she had finally found something to tarnish Rima's reputation with.

'Hm, good question.'

"No, that would be stupid." Rima replied with a straight face that betrayed nothing. The other girl was at a loss for a moment before making another comeback, desperate to find out about their relationship. The other students were still intently listening, trying to see what else Rima had to say to the other questions.

"Hahaha, of course. How silly of me. There's no way a high school teacher would date a student!" she said in a falsely sweet tone, but putting emphasis on the two words she hoped would unsettle Rima. When her pokerface didn't waver, the girl's face contorted slightly in frustration; she was nearing her limit.

"I heard he's dating a super hot girl right now! Don't you wanna find out what type of girl sensei likes?"

'Why is she still talking to me?'

"Not interested."

"But Shiki-sensei is certainly popular with the students here. I mean, half of the female population absolutely adores him! Surely you also have feelings for sensei right?" she asked, sounding almost desperate. Rima's fanboys also listened intently, hoping that the girl of their dreams wasn't also on the 'I-Love-Shiki-Senri' bandwagon.

'Why is he so popular? He barely pays attention to the people around him.'

"He's a good teacher I guess." Rima replied bluntly before resuming her walk. Her fanboys almost seemed to deflate at hearing Rima's opinion of him, since it sounded like a praise in their ears, they have no chance of competing. The girl almost grinned manically at the vague response, making the assumption that Rima does.

"Oh Rima, you don't have to be shy! If you like sensei, just admit it! I think you should confess!" she said loudly, trying to attract as much attention as possible.

'This is getting annoying.'

"Why should I?" Rima deadpanned, the response almost making the other girl smirk in glee, thinking she had finally got something on Rima.

"So he knows you like him! If it's you, I'm sure you'll be able to compete against his super hot girlfriend!" she said, sounding almost triumphant. The other students that heard this immediately buzzed into conversation with each other at the sudden development.

'Hm, competing with myself sounds stupid.'

"Did I say I like him?" Rima asked her blandly, causing the girl to momentarily stop in her tracks.

"No, bu-"

"Exactly. Now stop trying to guess my love life and find something better to do." Rima deadpanned before continuing her walk, leaving the girl behind to wallow in frustration and humiliation.

And to think that was only a ten minute break between class. Life as a super model sure is hard.

"That was cold." Shiki said, a slight pout on his lips as he wrapped his arms around her petite form.

"Oh, so you were listening?" Rima asked, a small smile on her lips as she returned his embrace. The two were currently in their little haven, known as the science office.

"With a voice that loud, I think the whole school heard." he deadpanned.

"Hm, true." Rima agreed as she leaned her head against his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart.

"So, what are your feelings for me?" he asked her, his voice sounding almost childish.

"Do I need to answer that?" she shot back, to which he chuckled.

"I guess not." he said, his eyes reflecting the love he felt for her. Together the two just sat in a comfortable silence, enjoying each others warmth as well as the gentle spring breeze. As she fully relaxed in his embrace, she remembered a previous question.

'Are we dating?'

Although they have never officially established any rules or boundaries, it was already an unspoken rule that they belong to each other. There was no other person that could invoke the feelings they currently feel for one another.

"Would you consider us dating?" she asked him idly as their fingers tangled. They both silently contemplated the question before they arrived to the same conclusion.

'No.'

"No." he replied, a smile on his lips before the two shared a love filled kiss.

Their relationship was indescribable. But as long as they loved each other, it doesn't matter what they were classified as.

To be continued...

I've decided each chapter will alternate its focus between Shiki and Rima. :)
And it's also on purpose that the annoying girl remain unnamed becausee... she's not important. xD

Reviews are always appreciated! :)