CHAPTER 22 IS UP! SKIP THIS PART IF YOU WOULD LIKE!
AN: Hey, everyone. It's your boy... Fuck that. I'm not starting off with that ever again. Anyway, just a couple of things I want to put out there. I'm in the midst of writing Chapter 22, just coming across a writer's block. Hopefully, I'll find a way to bypass it and get on with the story. Also, now that spring break's here, expect more chapters! Hopefully, I won't get stumped and stuff. Lastly, I encourage all of you guys to review. It gives me something to respond to and lets me know how to take the story. Now, onto the reviews.
Squall, Wow! I never thought I would see another who read my fic to it's fullest! Thanks! Hopefully, I will be able to get past the in-story Thursday without any issues. Everything till then has been planned and I know what to write. Thanks for review.
Roast Lord, Not a problem. It's a duty for all to read other people's work whenever they can. It's a show of community. Val knew he was fucked when he said those words about the bet. And you know, don't do it me please... My army of rats are still up and I have the power of shitposts. It'll be catastrophic, okay.
Quill, I going to be honest, I modelled Gabe and James to very loosely based of my real life friends. I tried to be realistic with their interactions, but now... ehh, I don't know really. Oh yeah, just a heads up, Monika isn't omniscient you would expect her to be. She's still limited to an a very small extent. Also it's nice see you reading remi's extremely in-depth reviews. That technician will come up again in Sunday. P.S stop with the kisses mang if you are gonna finna do that at least type in no homo aight smh
P.S.S: Sick profile pic, fam.
Remiboi, You keep outdoing yourself with those reviews man, I mean like damn! Good job, fam. To start off, I can't type what his name is, fam. It ruins the plot, hehe. He's still related to the MC, and there isn't much outside interference besides the technician doing his job.
And the project? The technician is one of the heads of the corporation the doctor mentioned. So because of that, the technician was able to model the AI from there. I will explain most of Monika's "plan" and how she seized power in the climax of the story. Now you know it's going to be major mindfuck. Well, I hope it is. Anyway, the color of the USB is indeed the color of that specific someone's hair color.
Val's definition of friendship is being marred by his "shrouded" feelings towards girls he has a connection with. It leads up to him doing some pretty questionable things... And yeah, you nailed the beast down. Good work!
And yup, Val's pledge on not lying is on the basis of them thinking they are real. So yeah, Val's lie doesn't count really. The word "harem" is not in Val's vocabulary. So the idiot he is, he's probably going to ask what that means.
The next chapter will be centered around the Literature Club, so Monika's "talk" with Val will be there.
AND GOD, finally! I remembered where everyone was saying that the girls were acting like thots. So I couldn't miss the chance to put that up. And, Sunday will be extremely vital to the story, don't worry. And I can't type anything about it, sorry.
Natsuki fluff incoming! This chapter will have that! If I finish writing it of course. And damn, you got what Natsuki was gonna say. Remember the bet that Sayori and Tom have? Tom is trying to sway Natsuki out of involving Val in anything. Sneaky Tom... There is also Tom and Sayori interactions as well. Also, comedic relief between the boys and girls.
And yeah, my school is very unorthodox. Perhaps, festival isn't the right word for it, rather a fair of some sort. The project plot is going to end in almost the same time as the main plot. Maybe a bit earlier.
Thank you for the in-depth review. Now in turn, I gave a in-depth answer. Keep it up, dude!
Tsudzukete, Ah. Thanks! It means a lot to me! Unfortunately this isn't a true chapter, and it's coming out Saturday night. Trust me, your patience will be rewarded.
Pokémon, Val is indeed a goof. The USB is maybe the color of Monika's hair...
I can't fake it. Anyways, thanks for keeping up with my story dude! Much appreciated!
Guardian, Sorry for shook. And also PEE ISN'T STORED IN THE BALLS SMH, he stored in the heart, according to our God, Mike Tyson.
Interesting take in classifying the Knify-Yuri spices. They are indeed strange creatures.
AND WORD? Hair smelling is weird af.
Val is confused by what's friendship and what's not. What a loser, smh.
Monika be reading some weird ass book like the fuck is she reading? Like go pick up the Francis of Flith then we talking.
Anyways, hit a yeet and I'll upload the next chapter before Sunday.
P.S: I have so much power. I'm a SHITPOST GOD
Unofficialalboy, I actually forgot that Val carries pencils in his pocket, due to consecutive classes. And I assure you, that isn't a pencil since he left it near his work. *wink wink, nudge nudge*
Boi, Texas? Damn! That's awesome! Well, I hope you're having a good Thursday. Finally, we get a damn break!
Okay, that's all for now. I'm gonna go back to writing Chapter 22.
3/31/18 AN: Take a look and enjoy.
"Aah! Valkyrie! Are you okay?!" Yuri worriedly said from my left.
Before I respond to her, I've gotta say, our seating arrangement was quite peculiar. There was one table on each end of the seats. In between the end tables were six other tables, each arranged in a three by three manner.
I sat in the middle with Yuri and Natsuki on both my left and right sides, respectively.
James, Gabe, and Tommy sat right in front of me, with Tom being the closest to Sayori.
Finally, Sayori was sitting on the right end of the table.
So, I don't really have much support from my boys if things go awry.
Anyways, back to reality...
I didn't budge from my spot, as I still laid my head, face down on the table.
"I'm fineee, Yuriiii..." I groaned.
This day is getting worse and worse for me...
First, I kissed Yuri in her sleep! Not to mentioned how fucked up it is to do that!
Second off, I think I may even like her more than a just friend!
Third, When I did even do that? And why did feel like that I did this before?!
And finally, why did it feel as if I betrayed Monika somehow?!
What the Hell is going on in my head?!
It's as if I don't control of it anymore!
...
"Good afternoon, everyone!"
I pull my head up to see Monika smiling at the middle of the classroom, looking around her to make sure everyone has their attention on her.
After a few milliseconds, everyone greets back with the usual:
"Hi, Monika!"
"Hello!"
"Hey there, Prez!"
Majority of the greetings came from the male end of the classroom. I was growing more and irritated out of this, it was this feeling that I couldn't quite comprehend.
Almost out of complete impulse, I wave at her to grab her attention.
She shifts her gaze to me and her smile transforms into something real. She wasn't using that smile from the Mona Lisa anymore, rather something she uses when she is actually happy.
And I can tell that she is, happy.
Without much warning, Monika blows a kiss at my direction and winks at me while doing so.
At that point, I felt my body tingle with joy.
I felt myself grin dreamily at her.
I failed to notice the two girls on both sides growl.
I was caught off-guard when Yuri grabbed and basically hugged my arm.
"Wha?!" I yelped in surprise.
I frantically looked for an answer from Yuri's face, confused as to why she was acting like this.
Her galaxy purple eyes didn't reveal much besides anger. She was glaring at me and gritting her teeth while at it.
And from the other side, I felt my other arm being grabbed too.
"Huh?!" I yelped again.
This time, it was Natsuki. Her small body gave out bursts of heat, most likely from all the anger she was experiencing.
I futilely attempt to search for an answer on her face too, but to no avail. Her scowl made my bones rattle in fear...
Natsuki's hot pink eyes that are full of energy is now set to a purpose...
And that purpose is to capture my arm as prisoner.
Why are they so angry?! What happened?! What did I do?!
Gabe was paying attention to whatever Monika was saying, but he happened to turn around to see the whole scene in front of me.
At first, Gabe was shocked as to why there was two girls hugging my arms.
But then, he had an amused look on his face.
"Aw, crap... Can I get some help, please?" I begged using my eyes.
Gabe didn't pay any heed to the message, instead he tapped James' shoulder and whispered something to him.
I can only watch helplessly, as I saw James' face transform to confusion, shock, then pure amusement..
After a few seconds, James turned around as well, looking completely baffled at the scene.
He started to chuckle.
"Good job, Val... Good job..." He muttered.
"Eh?!"
"Wha-!"
Both of them realized what they were doing.
The two girls loosened their grips and let go of their captives, each embarrassed by their actions.
"Aww!" Sayori moaned in disappointment.
I turned my head to her in bewilderment.
She was enjoying all this?!
"Why did you two let go of Val's arms! It was so cute!"
She simply just ignored my look towards her.
"Sayori!" Both Yuri and Natsuki yelled in hushed voices.
Sayori giggled from all this.
"But, you two are soooo cute with him! I ship it!" Sayori pointed out.
Tom turned around with an annoyed look on his face.
He sighed.
"That's good and all, Sy. But, can it wait? The assignment Monika is handing out counts towards our grade!"
Sayori still couldn't keep her excitement in.
"But I can't. I just... I ship it! I ship it! I ship it!"
"Sayori! Enough of already! Stop it!" Tom reprimanded.
"Alright! Fine, you big fat meanie... You always were a spoilsport, meanie." She tapped her index fingers together, bummed out from not being able to chant more.
Wait a minute...
Sayori ships me, Yuri and Natsuki?!
Aw shit!
...
Uh... Why don't I feel that is a bad thing?
"You're probably just mad that you're losing!"
Tom sighed again.
"Sure, sure. I'm worried about that, but I also got other things to worry about." Tom smugly said as he turned around to pay attention to what Monika was saying.
Sayori was taken aback, obviously not expecting that.
"Eh?! L-like what?!"
"Like you." Tom said without looking back.
Aww! That's adorable!
"Wait, r-really?" Sayori muttered in disbelief.
Tom turned around.
"Yeah, really." He said nonchalantly, before turning to pay attention.
Sayori gave a squeal at out pure happiness. She jumped out of her seat and tackled Tom in joy, to which he almost fell off his seat.
Gabe and James scooted their seats away from the scene, obviously a bit unnerved about the touchy feely situations from me and Tom.
I saw Tom's face turn red in a manner of seconds.
"Aah! Sayori, what the heck! Sy! People will think we're a couple!"
Sayori didn't bother to listen, she kept snuggling Tom.
"So warm..."
His face turned redder by the second.
"Sayori!"
Her light blue eyes shot up.
"Eh?!"
She pulled away in embarrassment and looked away.
"Oh! I'm sorry! I just..."
"Hey, it's fine Sayori. Just... don't do this in public. We can do in this private or whatever..."
"Yay!" She pumped her arms up in the air, as if this was all a victory for her.
"That's so cute..." Natsuki muttered.
I looked at her with a smirk.
She took the words out of my mouth.
Natsuki flinched when our eyes met.
"What?! I didn't say anything!"
I want to catch her off-guard again. It's so fun to see her like that...
It's actually kind of...
Cute.
Wait, what?
I then shrugged and turned my attention to Monika.
"Alright, you didn't. I believe you." I said, keeping my focus at her.
"Wha-? I thought you were going to- oh..."
Natsuki completely shutdown.
She did not expect that.
Man! I love doing that to her!
I felt myself grin, unable to keep my focus on Monika any longer.
"Hey, wait a minute! Y-you're enjoying this?!"
"No?" I smugly reply back.
"S-stop it! It's not funny! O-or else I will-!"
I turn my head just a bit to face her, in order to give the impression that I didn't care.
"Or else, what?" I condescendingly asked.
"Yes... Or else, what exactly?" Yuri also asked, curious to what Natsuki has to offer.
"Uh... um..." Natsuki stuttered uncharacteristically. "Ah! Or else..."
I turned my head to face her completely, and I failed to notice that Yuri was holding and squeezing my left hand...
"You have to be my boyfriend!"
I felt my head recoil backwards in complete bafflement. I didn't quite comprehend what she said.
What?!
"Hold on, what?!"
"Hooo?" Yuri uttered.
"EEEEE!" Sayori squealed.
And what's with that sounds coming from both Yuri and Sayori?!
"Well..." Natsuki reaches for my hand and holds with her own.
I felt my breathing hitch up a bit.
"If you don't stop, then you have to be my boyfriend! Period!" Natsuki declared, giving her usual toothy smile.
Yuri pulled me back so she can whisper something into my ear, but Natsuki's grip did not falter.
As a result, I felt my body being pulled from two different sides.
"Valkyrie! You can't be her girlfriend! You just... um... well can't!" Yuri quickly whispered. It was as if she was out of breath when she whispered that.
I arched an eyebrow.
"I wasn't going be her boyfriend, Yuri. Besides, I don't see her like that."
"Good! I mean... that's a shame. She's a really nice person underneath all that toughness..."
What? Didn't Yuri just say not to be with her?
I mean, I don't see Natsuki as something more, but...
Gah! Never mind.
Girls are just weird. Especially Monika, Yuri, and sometimes Natsuki.
Well. Except Sayori. She's the only cool one, except when she "ships" me with these two weirdos.
I look up to Natsuki, who was still basking in the light of her demand.
I cleared my throat.
"Alright, I'll stop it then. I'll stop teasing you, okay, Natsuki?"
"Huh?! I mean... Hah! You better..."
Something about Natsuki's tone sounded off. It's as if it has lost confidence or something...
Hmm...
I heard Yuri give a sigh of relief.
Girls...
I look up to Monika, who was still giving out instructions.
"Okay! That's all, everyone! This is being collected at the end of period!"
I heard a couple of groans from the boys.
"Aw, man!" Gabe responded. "That's bullshit!"
"Sorry, dude. There's isn't a way out of this." Tom replied.
"Fuck!" Gabe yelled in frustration.
I eyed him strangely.
"Wait, didn't you just say that you wanted to do work? Well here it is... work!"
"Fuck off, I didn't want to do work that counts in the first day!"
I smirked.
"Jeez, that awfully specific, sounds like you're trying to cover up team change..."
"Shut up."
"Yes, sir!" I saluted and chuckled, knowing that I won the exchange.
After a while, the classroom returned to being rambunctious as always.
"Yuri?" Monika called out from the ever-increasing noise of the classroom.
"Yes, Monika?"
"Can you help me pass out the work again?"
Yuri was taken aback from the sudden plea for help, but was able to recover.
"Of course, Monika. I'll help."
Yuri stood up and started to walk to Monika.
Before she started her trot to help, she turned around with a worried look on her face.
I wasn't sure why she was worried, but I gave her a smile and a nod.
She eased up, and walked to Monika, sporting a smile that only I can give.
"Phew." I muttered as I leaned back onto the chair.
It's obvious... These girls just make me age faster... Jesus.
"So uh..." James said, wanting to start a conversation. "Fortnite?"
Me, Gabe and Tommy lit up.
"Yo, Fortnite?!" I replied back. "Fortnite?" I pointed to Tom.
"Hell yeah! Fortnite?" He points to Gabe.
"Let's go then!" He pushes out of his seat to fake himself leaving.
We all chuckled at Gabe's shenanigans.
"Um... Tommy, what's a Fortnite?" Sayori piped up.
"Yeah, what the heck is a Fortnite?!" Natsuki also responded.
I shake my head in disappointment at the two.
"Are you shaking your head at me?!"
"Nah, Nat. Just shaking my head at both of you."
She balls her fists up, glaring at right at me.
"Do it again! I dare you!"
I roll my eyes and grab her by the shoulders.
"Aw, don't be like that, Nat. What we were talking about isn't that important anyway."
I then scratched her head, to which she enjoyed.
This pacified Natsuki almost completely.
She closes her eyes and let the sensation pass over to her.
I stop scratching it after a few seconds later.
She opens her eyes. Her eyes gave away that she was displeased and wanted more head-scratching.
She cleared her throat and tried to respond to my prompt.
"O-oh, okay... if you put it that way..."
She punches my arm, I felt a small jolt of pain but most of it felt as if it was reflected back.
"Ow! What the heck, Val!"
She rubs her fist, to which it made me worried.
"What's wrong with you?! Are you okay? Why did you even punch me?!"
I take a look at her hand, seeing if any happened to it.
She pulls it away from my grip.
"Gah! Don't worry about it, I'm fine! Just what's wrong with your arms?!"
I shrugged.
"I don't know, really."
"Whatever!"
At this point, Yuri has stopped giving out the work and returned to her seat next to me.
I raised an eyebrow at her, curious as to why she has stopped giving work out.
"Uh... Yuri? We didn't get any of the work..." I pointed out.
"Ah, right about that. Monika said that we didn't have to do it." Yuri replied.
"Fuck, yeah!" Gabe pumped.
"Wait, hold on! Yuri, was it? How come we didn't get the work?" James asked, being the usual buzzkill he is.
Yuri tapped her chin in thought, as if she was trying to remember something.
"Hmm, she said there wasn't enough copies apparently and printer is broken... So that's why we don't have to do it..."
Sounds a bit too convenient...
Ah, what am I thinking? Just let good things happen!
Besides, I'm not a pessimist like James...
"Oh, in that case... Alright then!" James said, understanding the situation.
"Ah! I completely forgot! Guys!"
Both James and Gabe looked up to me.
I motioned them to look at Yuri.
"This is Yuri! She's a close friend of mine!"
She gave meek wave to them, giving them a shy but small smile.
I looked at Yuri and motioned her to see my friends.
"And Yuri, this is James and Gabe!" I introduced.
"Hey, there."
"What's good?"
"Ah. It's good to meet you two. Valkyrie told me a lot about you two..."
"Heh, I'm not surprised." James commented.
"Yeah, if you take out all the muscle, he's a real fucking softie." Gabe pointed out.
"Hmm... Is that so?" Yuri pondered.
"Bite me." I pointed a finger to Gabe.
"I will." He responded.
"Do it, you won't!"
Gabe stood up and pulled his pants up.
"Aight! You wanna go?"
I followed suit, pulling my pants up too.
"Let's go!"
"Hey! Hey! Break it up you-" Tommy said getting up as well, before being stopped from James.
James got Tom by the shoulders and brought him down to his seat.
"Relax Tom, they aren't going to fight."
"Oh."
It was true, we weren't going fight. But we were going duel.
We began shaking our hands in a vertical motion, as if we were gonna throw something.
"Rock, Paper, Scissors, and shoot!" We both chant as we chose our item.
Gabe chose Paper.
I chose Rock.
"Hah!"
Fuck!
I quickly shifted my fingers to an "ok" sign, winning the duel without much challenge.
"Fuck!"
I blew off my knuckles.
"Don't mess with the best." I confidently state.
"No u."
"Well, your mom gay."
Both James and Tommy let out a hiss of air on the tense fight.
"What's going on...?" Yuri asked, obviously lost.
"I don't even know..." Natsuki replied.
"Fuck you, your dad is a lesbian." Gabe fired.
"Your sister is a mister." I fired back.
"Argh... uh... your brother a mother."
"Your granny is a tranny."
The boys gave an "Oooh!" on my answer.
"Well, you know what, Val?"
"What?"
"Your grandpap is a trap."
One of most sacred comebacks used on me. He's getting desperate.
"Oho! Can Val comeback to that?!" Tommy prompted.
"Well, tune in next time in-" James started.
"Wait a damn minute! What's the point of all this?! These comebacks does not even make sense!" Natsuki criticized.
"I have to agree with Natsuki, this fighting is all pointless with meaningless responses..." Yuri stated.
"Mhm!" Sayori agreed.
"Well, I hope you guys change your minds when I say this."
I looked to face Gabe.
"Your ancestors..."
Everyone leaned in to hear what I had to say.
My eyes pierced his.
Here goes...
"Are incestors..."
There was a long moment of silence in the group.
Natsuki was the first to break the silence.
"What?! That doesn't even-"
"Whoooa! My boy, Val be wildin!" James cut her off.
"Hey! You're interru-"
"Damn! He just destroyed Gabe! He fell harder than the Soviet Union!" Tom followed up.
Yuri, Natsuki, and Sayori, all gave an exasperated sigh and turned away from us.
"Woo! That's how it's done!" I boasted.
I then sat down and leaned onto my seat, relaxing. I then let out a exhausted sigh, relishing in my victory.
After a couple seconds, the silence came back.
"So uh... what now?" Tom asked.
"I don't know, this day feels long as Hell..." Gabe commented.
"Gosh, I just want this day to end..." I muttered to myself.
"Oh, do you Val?" Natsuki spoke up, seemingly having heard of my monologue.
I was sincerely confused by her question. She had this condescending look and a devious little smirk on her face, it's as if she was going to win something with clever planning.
I arched an eyebrow. "Yeah, why? What's wrong? I'm not forgetting anything am I?"
In an instant, her smirk turned to a showcase of her bare teeth, obviously very angry at me.
Oh, fuck! What did I forget?!
Natsuki started to shake in anger.
"Oooo! I swear to God if you forgot about our da- I mean, the day where you're helping me shop! You won't see the light of tomorrow!"
Oh, no...
I totally forgot about that!
"Oh, yeah! I was just joshing you, Nat. Heheh..."
"Hmph! That's what I thought!" She grunted and looked away from me.
Phew...
"Natsuki, were you about to say date?" Yuri said with a strange tone to her voice.
What's with her voice? She sounds a bit angry but it's as if she was trying to conceal it...
Wait a minute...
Is Yuri...
Jealous?!
...
I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing...
Yuri's question took Natsuki aback, her confident posture now reduced to veiled insecurity.
"Wha?! N-no!" She stammers.
Natsuki takes a deep breath before continuing her explanation.
"I mean... who wouldn't want to date Val, right?" Natsuki elaborated.
I heard one of my friends give a sound of disbelief.
"Hah!" Gabe snickered, finally getting his usual confidence back from the fight. "Val, here claims that he's unattractive and an idiot around girls!"
"No! That isn't true!" Yuri uncharacteristically yelled.
"Yeah! He's one of the hottest guys in school!" Natsuki followed up.
I felt my face burn in embarrassment.
I heard Sayori trying to stifle her giggles.
"Anyway." James followed up. "Val, planned on being a Bachelor for the rest of his life. Something about letting his younger brother take the mantle as head of the family..."
Each girl gave a different response to when they heard of my plan.
Sayori gave a shocked gasp, covering her mouth in surprise.
Yuri looked visibly worried.
And Natsuki was looking away from all of us with a small frown.
I looked towards her and felt a crummy feeling swell in my heart...
For some reason... seeing Natsuki frown makes me feel horrible...
I just want to help her.
I just want to see a smile on her face.
I just want to see her grit her teeth in seething anger.
I just want her to feel anything besides sadness!
...
What's wrong with me?
"Well..." Tommy spoke up. "Being a Bachelor? That's kind of a smart idea... Less spending, more time with family and friends, and-"
The three girls turned their attention to Tom, all snarling at the man.
"Uh... Why are you guys so angry of a sudden?"
Out of all of them, I expected Natsuki to be the angriest, but I noticed how Sayori's baby blue eyes somehow turned to a darker shade of blue. It's as if they were now a deep Navy. Her eyes seemly carried the ability to pierce Poor Tom's soul.
Sayori was the first to speak.
"Tom, if you know what's good for you, you will shut your trap!"
Sayori's tone was a deep contrast to how it usually it is. Instead of that jubilant beat to her voice, it was hampered with pure anger and darkness.
Not only that, her face displayed a dark scowl. It was nothing I've ever seen before.
Wow, the nicest can also be the meanest...
Tom struggled to find the proper words to say.
"I-Um... Yes, ma'am."
And with that, Tom shut up completely and hung in head down in shame, scared to look at Sayori eye-to-eye.
"Hey! I was going to say the same exact thing!" Natsuki complained, annoyed but also surprised by how Sayori has handled the situation.
"Ehehe... Sorry, Nat. I didn't mean to, I just got... angry." Sayori sheepishly apologized, glaring at the fallen Tom.
Natsuki got up from her seat and went to Sayori. She got up behind her and hugged her.
"No need to apologize, Sayori. I never thought you had it in you, girl! I'm so proud of you!"
"Hehe! Thanks, Nat!" Sayori said, enjoying the hug.
Aww... That's adorable.
...
I should keep a count on how many times I've thought or said that.
Now that the moment has passed, Sayori spoke up again.
"Well, is it true, Val? Do you want to be a Bachelor?"
Natsuki still hugging Sayori followed up.
"Yeah! Is it?"
I couldn't quite tell how, but I can feel that Natsuki wasn't at ease when she asked that.
Yuri also asked the same question.
"I know, I shouldn't ask but... is it true, Valkyrie? Do you wish to be a... Bachelor?"
I don't get it...
Why do they care?
I know that I "kissed" Yuri, but I doubt she would even see me as someone more...
Not only that, I don't know how to feel when I'm around her...
Natsuki...
My heart feels a lot warmer around her...
I just don't know why...
I feel the need to protect her, despite her tough personality...
Maybe even hug her and her hold her tight...
...
What's wrong with me?
"Val! Just answer the question already!" Natsuki glared at me.
Even her glare shows that she is hurt and wants help...
I know what to say.
But...
I can't.
I sighed, bracing myself for the answer I was about to give.
"Yes. I want to be a Bachelor. I plan on being single for the rest of my life. Let's not talk about this."
"But why, Val! There's got to be someone who you like! Like you know... "like-like"... And who knows?" Sayori looked at both Natsuki and Yuri.
I followed her gaze to them as well.
Yuri was playing with her long and soft purple hair, hiding her red face in it.
Natsuki was twirling her one of her pink twin-tails, looking away from me with a small blush on her face.
"They might even like you back, Val..."
I shook my head, rejecting it.
"No. I don't want to talk about it. Thinking about my plan brings up some memories that I don't want relive."
"But, Val-"
"Just stop... please."
Another awkward silence came up. At this point, this was considered as a pestilence.
James broke the silence.
"Damn, Val. You never told us about how much it hurts you..."
Gabe was also worried.
"Yeah, Jim's right. How come you never told us about that?"
I looked at them with a solemn face.
"There is some things that should be left unsaid. I am not saying anything about this anymore... Look, can we please change the damn subject?"
I noticed how my voice has gotten a lot infuriated.
I hate Middle School so much...
Everyone nodded in understanding.
"Okay, Valkyrie. We won't ask anymore..."
"Thank you. Now, what now?"
I was cut off from the bell.
What?!
"What? The period's over already? That weird... I could've sworn we had more time!"
"Word?" Gabe agreed.
"What's next, Val?" James asked.
I take out my schedule to check what we had next period.
AP Physics 2...
"I have AP Physics, what do you guys have?"
Gabe took out his schedule and checked it with James.
"We got Study Hall now..."
"Damn! Looks like we don't see each other, till... Lunch?"
"Yeah, we both got lunch right after Study Hall."
"Alright, I'll see you two at lunch."
"See ya, Val."
"Laters."
I nod at them and see them leaving the classroom, alongside with majority of class.
Hey, where's Monika?
Ah, never mind that.
I turn my attention to the remaining group.
"Hey, what do you guys have?" I asked.
"I have an internship with an AP Calculus teacher now..." Yuri replied.
"Well, I have to intern for Mr. Akira now. Sayori and Tommy are with me on that one." Natsuki replied.
"Hey, what do you have now, Val?" She asked.
"I got AP Physics 2. So I think-"
We heard the PA system patch in.
"Attention all AP Physics students, please report to Mr. Akira's classroom. Thank you."
"Well, shit. That's a coincidence..."
"Valkyrie? You have to go to that class with Natsuki?" Yuri nervously asked.
"Yeah? Why?"
"It's just that..."
She looked away from me.
"We didn't get to read our book together..."
I walked up to her and pulled her chin up to make her face me.
"Hey. Don't be like that? I promise that we'll read in the Literature Club."
Her eyes met mine.
I never noticed that her purple eyes are dark enough to not reflect my reflection...
"Okay?"
"O-Okay... Valkyrie. You promised, so it has to happen." Yuri confidently said.
"Yeah, I keep my promises Yuri." I smiled at her and patted her back.
We heard a squeal behind us.
"EEEEE! SO CUTE!"
"Sayori!"
"Sorry!"
"Alright, Yuri. I'll see you later." I removed my hand from her back.
Right after I did that, Yuri lunged at me and trapped me in a hug.
I awkwardly hug back.
We hugged for an good five seconds before Yuri loosened the hug.
"I'll be looking forward to this..." She huskily whispered to my ear.
I felt a thousand shivers go down my spine as she said that.
But each shiver made me feel all... tingly.
"O-okay..." I mutter.
She pull back and gives a quick smooch to my cheek.
I froze in place.
"Bye, Valkyrie~!" She waved as she walked away.
Our eyes never broke contact as she went outside of my vision's range.
I let out a small sigh of joy as I rubbed my cheek.
"OH MY GOSH! THAT WAS SOOOO ADORABLE! EEEEE!" Sayori squealed.
I turned around to see to an infuriated Natsuki right behind me filling my vision. I jumped as I saw her shaking violently and gritting her teeth while glaring.
She isn't glaring at me...
I took a few steps to side.
"Sy!"
She jumped in place.
"Oh, I ship it! I ship it! I ship it! I-"
I saw Tommy roll his eyes and take out something from his pocket. He then smacked whatever he was holding, into her mouth.
"Mmmph! Mmmph! Mmph? Hmm? Mmm..." She moaned with her mouth full.
"Chocolate again, right?" I asked, a little worried to what caused her moan.
He nodded.
"Yep. Works every time."
"Huh. Nice. So, you guys-"
Out of nowhere, my arm got yanked and was being pulled to the exit of the classroom.
I can hear from the distance that, Sayori squealing.
"EEEEE! DID YOU SEE THAT?! DID YOU SEE THAT?! THAT WAS SO CUUTTE! I CAN'T STOP SHIPPING THEM!"
I turned my head to see an grunting Natsuki, plowing through the traffic of students without a care of the consequences.
Her face didn't show any hints of anger, she was completely stoic, and keeping a cold, hard stare towards to whatever's up ahead.
"N-Natsuki?"
"Not a fucking word, Jones." She angrily muttered, still giving her eyes up front.
Oh, no...
If girls use my last name...
That means I'm totally and utterly, completely fucked!
In a manner of minutes, we make it to the classroom that me, Natsuki, Sayori, and Tom are supposed to be in.
She kicks the classroom door open and drags me inside.
Inside the classroom, there wasn't a lot of students inside. Rather, it was around 5 or 6, besides us.
Natsuki starts to scan the room for something. She gives a grunt and pulls me with her.
Words couldn't describe how terrifying this scene was. Maybe some would say that this was peculiar; as to why a guy like me, is being dragged like a ragdoll by a petite girl.
Or, some would understand what I'm going through.
Either way, we make it to the spot Natsuki found for us. It was rather secluded, and it looks to be the perfect spot to hide-in-plain sight.
She lets go of my hand.
"Sit." She demands without shifting her eyes to me.
"W-what? On the floor?"
"Sit down." Her hot-pink eyes burning through mine. "Or else."
"O-okay." I hurriedly sat on the floor.
Natsuki walks away to put away her bag away.
I simply put my bag next to me.
Oh god... She is so mad at me!
Why is even mad at me? She was never this angry before!
Was it because of how we kept interrupting her?
Was it revenge for when I was toying with her?
Or is it... No...
Was it because of how I acted around Yuri when she was about to leave?!
Wait! Does that mean she's...
Jealous?!
I was disrupted from my thoughts when Natsuki cleared her throat.
"Ahem."
I looked up to her in fear. She had her hands on her hips, still keeping that death stare on me.
"Where's my manga issue?"
Oh, shit! I forgot to read issue number 13!
"Um... It's in my bag..."
"Then, take it out! Now!"
I dived into my bag and opened it.
It wasn't difficult to find "Parfait Girls", as the overuse of vibrant help make it stand out from the bleak insides of my backpack.
"H-here it is..."
"Give me that." She rips the book out of my frail and frightened grip.
Natsuki then tosses my bag aside, to which I flinch and sits right next to me.
She's sitting really close to me...
"Now, Jones. Tell me what the issue was about? You didn't answer my texts or calls, so you had to be busy reading this."
But, I didn't get the chance to read it though!
I looked up to her.
"Um... it's about these four girls that go the same high school..."
"Uh, huh."
"And those four girls got into an argument..."
"Okay enough about that! Now what was your favorite part?"
"Um..."
"Well?"
I can't fake it anymore.
I sighed in guilt.
"I'm so, so sorry Natsuki... But..."
I hung my head down in shame.
"I didn't really read the mango..."
She sighed.
"I knew it, it was pretty obvious too. Why?"
"I was just..." I paused.
I can't tell her about the sleepover that me and Monika had! I have a feeling that something bad is going to happen if I do!
Natsuki leaned in. Her shoulder now touching mine. Our faces were a few inches apart...
Lean in. Take the chance.
I mentally shook my head.
"Just tell me, Val. I won't be mad."
Might as well tell the truth...
I look directly into her pink eyes.
Do it.
"Okay. The reason why I didn't get to read it is because-"
I was cut off from a squeal in front of us.
Sayori.
We see her jumping in place, completely ecstatic.
"OH MY GOSH! THEY ARE SITTING NEXT TO EACH OTHER!"
Tom walks to her side and holds her in place, so she could stop jumping.
"Jesus, Sayori! What's gotten into you?!"
"I'm sorry Tom! It's just that Natsuki and Val are so cute together! Oooh! The big, strong man protects his small, cute lover! It's adorable!"
"WHAT?!" We both yell, creeped out from Sayori's "matchmaking". We look at each other and noticed how close we have gotten.
We immediately move a few inches away from each other.
Natsuki was the first to talk.
"Wh-what do you mean by that, S-Sayori?" She stuttered, most likely from how close we were.
"Y-yeah! What did you mean?" I also stuttered.
She simply giggled at us.
"Hehe! Nothing! Keep it up you two!"
Sayori then grabs Tom's arm and pulls him away from us.
Tom looks at me with a uneasy face, worried for my wellbeing.
I nod at him, signaling that I would be just fine.
He nods back and follows to wherever Sayori is taking him.
No, I'm not fine.
I'm so screwed!
AN: So I lied. It wasn't going to released tonight, or rather 4 in the afternoon. The next chapter is going focus more on Natsuki and Val pairing, and hopefully a lot more on Sayori and Tom. Now, before I start. Did no one notice the Drake and Josh meme in the previous chapter? Like the one where Josh tells Drake to go get the power saw? I was trying to describe that when Gabe and Jim had to give Monika their work... Anyways, time to start.
Remiboi, Well you thought wrong, maybe at first this was a Christian fic, but now... I have no control anymore. Shit...
Alright! Sunday is where shit hits the fan and Monday is where the end will happen!
Val is going to ask what a Harem is during the club meeting. I don't know what to decide really, be a momentum stopper and make Val get one girl? Or maybe go for an Harem? I'm not sure. And hey, maybe you might be right on Val's choice for only one.
And don't worry, I've got the confrontation between Val and Natsuki's father planned out. It will have an happy ending! Also, Natsuki's father isn't as abusive as in Act 2, rather he is a "careless" one. His father doesn't touch her, but sometimes neglects her. Trying to keep it a bit fluffy, you know?
Anyways, dude. Thanks for all the support, you've supported me when I started the fic and you're supporting me to the end! Thank you!
Bananamoe, I'm happy to know that it made you happy! Val may have feelings for both Yuri and Natsuki. Maybe... Anyways, thanks for the review!
Keith, Now you don't have to wait, since it's here!
Storm, Thanks! And personally, I thought the beast would look the same exact version as Val. Eh, that's personal preference I guess.
Ryustorm, Yep. Val's friends are going to jump at the chance to go the beach. And go to the beach they will. My time zone is in the Eastern-Standard time. Thanks for the review dude!
Alrighty, that's all for now. Thank you all for taking the chance to read this. I greatly appreciate it!
I'll upload chapter 23 as a review response chapter to let you all know about the next chapter's release date.
And please, review! It allows me to respond to you!
P.S: I keep forgetting to include the response section from the beginning of chapter 22 into the actual chapter! Word count is actually: 7,182.