I sat at my desk, staring at the blank page before me. The bell hadn't rung yet for class, and no one was in the classroom, which was an even more bonus. Ryuk sat on the window sill, complaining about this being boring, that being boring, it was getting annoying.
"Ryuk..."
"What?!" he snapped. I tossed an apple at him to calm him down. "You know. Light doesn't give me as much apples as you do." Probably a reason behind that.
"I don't think I can do this..." My breathing had become rapid, and shallow. I thought I was going to pass out.
"Don't you want to meet KIRA?"
"Yeah, but to kill someone to meet him? Is it worth it?" Ryuk shrugged, staring out the window.
"Ooooo! Don't look now, but you've got some friends coming into the school! And they don't look like students!" I jumped from my desk, knocking the chair to the floor, running to the window. They indeed weren't students, but police officers. Fear and dread filled me, twisting my stomach into a knot. I raced to the closest garbage bag, emptying the continents of my stomach. "Oh how nice, cause I just wanted to hear that after eating."
"Screw you..." I huffed as the acid dripped from my mouth. I stood shakily, whipping my face with the sleeve of my sweater. It reeked of sourness and cheese. 'what the hell? I didn't eat cheese this morning, or last night for that matter.' I shook my head, stumbling to my desk. "Alright... I have to do this..." I stared down at the blank page again, then started to fill it with a name. This person wasn't a criminal, I hardly knew this person, only from seeing them on T.V, but it surely would catch the attention of Light- er KIRA. I quickly tore out the page, flipped the book closed, and tossed it into my bag. I stared at the page, knowing it would take affect in another thirty seconds. The bell rung.
"Shit!" I glanced at Ryuk, who was still peering out the window.
"Everyone is coming in," he stated. I only had a few more seconds until people would start to arrive. A raddling at the door, almost made me fall out of my desk. Shit. It was the teacher at the door, unlocking the door. I glanced at the page in my hand, then at the door. I had to take a chance, especially since the cops were here. I crammed the page into my mouth, just as the door flew open, and my teacher walked in. I chewed up the paper as much as I could, so it wouldn't look too suspicious.
"Good morning Nyla," Mr. Hiku smiled. He stared at me for a moment before saying, "Nyla, you know how I feel about gum. I want you to spit it out, or swallow it." My eyes widened at him.
"Oh, but this isn't gum," I slurred through my paper filled mouth.
"Then what is it?"
"My breakfast! I wanted to arrive early, so I brought a granola bar. I took too big of a bite, and now it's taking a bit to chew."
"Oh. As long as you get it down, and out of my sight, it's fine." I nodded. Shit, now I'm in really big shit. I looked around the room, students were starting to arrive, and the last thing I needed was people starting to call me "Chipmunk Cheeks." I didn't know if the paper would do anything to me, but I had to do something. I split the paper in two, with my teeth, swallowing one half at a time.
"I've never seen anyone do that before..." Ryuk said, half disgusted, half impressed. I almost puked it up, but held it down. I glared at him, before pulling out my sketch book, ready to ignore another boring useless class.
The bell rung for the end of second period, and I was ready to crack. The police were going around to different classes, interviewing the students. I tried to remain calm during class, but it's kind of hard to do that when you're carrying a dangerous weapon in your bag! I contemplated going home, but I couldn't! If I did the cops surely would suspect me, and I can't have that. Calm down Nyla. You can do this. You've always put on a face for those bullies in the past, so I'm sure you can do this!
"Excuse me miss?" I froze where I stood, more sweat poured down my back. I inhaled a breath, nodding to myself, before turning to face the cop. He stood there, hands in pockets, smiling innocently at me.
"Yes officer?" I asked. A surge of pride filled me, at how steady my voice sounded.
"I'd like to ask you a couple of questions," he said, "if you don't mind?" I shook my head.
"Not at all. What can I help you with?" I casually placed a hand on my hip, looking the cop in the eye. I studied him closer. He was dressed in a beige trench coat, dotted with millions of buttons. Black pants, and polished shoes. His black hair wasn't neatly combed, but fit nicely over his eyes.
"Do you know Mika Shuzin?" he asked, still smiling. It was nerveracking that a police officer could ask that, even though she's 'missing', with that kind of face! Alright Nyla, say it casually, but not too casually.
"Yes I do, she's in my chem class."
"You are aware that she's missing correct?"
"Unfortunately yes, I didn't think she would go missing."
"Oh? and why is that?" Smooth move Nyla. I remained in my same position, knowing that if I switched it would hint at something.
"She's the top of the class, and quite popular around here."
"Wouldn't that make her a target for kidnapping?" I narrowed my eyes at him, forgetting my casualness. This guy was just pissing me off.
"I assume you've attended highschool yes? If you're considered popular, you have influences everywhere, and everybody knows not to mess with you." The detective just blinked at me, tilting his head.
"High school hasn't changed one bit... I understand you were bullied by Mika."
"An attempt at bullying more like it," I scoffed.
"So isn't that a motive enough?"
"What do you mean?"
"We found Mika's body this morning, she's dead." So it really did work. I don't know why I didn't think it didn't work before, guess this just confirms my suspicions.
"What?! I thought she was too drunk to get home, and passed out in a ditch!"
"Dying from alcohol poisoning is one thing, Homicide is another." He stared at me, seeing if I'd crack.
"Wait a minute. You think I had something to do with that?"
"You've got the motive."
"So, just because she pulled a bunch of crap on me, makes me a suspect. Just because she couldn't get along with me?"
"Where were you the night of the murder?"
"You're joking right?" I shook my head, "I was at home, sleeping."
"You've got a witness to confirm that?"
"Ask Janice." he shot me a look, but I wasn't going to elaborate for him. "is that all? You have made me late for my next class, so if you don't mind." I turned on my heel, storming off down the hall.
"Ku ku ku, you really had that guy on his toes," Ryuk chuckled.
"He wasted my time, and he doesn't have to worry about his clothes being thrown into the toilet!"
The school had decided to send everyone home at lunch. The police's presence was really getting to the students, and each one of them suspected each other of being KIRA, or themselves of being KIRA. It was ridiculous, but I was content with leaving. As I drove home, my radio station was interrupted by an important broadcast. My knuckles turned white on the steering wheel once I heard the name. The name of the person I wrote down was dead, from a heartattack. Everyone suspected KIRA, but were confused as to why KIRA was attacking a person on T.V.
I looked leaned forward in my seat, trying to get a better view of the sky. Before lunch kicked around, Ryuk left. I figured he went to check on Light and see what his reactions were. I smiled smugly, spotting a black creature in the sky, holding an apple in his hand.