Because – Chapter 2

Author's Notes:

I revised this chapter, too.

I just love revising.

Oh, and another thing. I sort of customized the student's plate numbers. Here is an example: [YUU 3]. As you can see, the place number consists of the student's name and his star rank. For specials, stars are placed instead of numbers.

I'm telling this to avoid confusion when reading my fic. You might pass by something related to plate numbers as you read on Because.

Hehe.

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Natsume's POV

"Oi.", I started. Still, the pig-tailed girl kept on wailing and wailing like it's the end of mankind.

'Way too insane'

"Oi baka, if you don't stop wailing like hell, I'll—"

"Mister!!", she blurted – breaking my threat; her hands both on my shoulders. "I badly need your help!"

'So this baka can talk.'

I got rid of her hands. "No."

"I got a flat tire and I have no idea how to fix it! Please he—"

"No."

"B-but I really need to— um.. Well, if you don't want to, can you give me a ride? You see, I really need to go somewhere—"

"NO.", I firmly said. "Now get your car out of my way."

"You meanie! How can I possibly move my car in this kind of state?"

"Drive it."

"Don't you see it's got a flat tire? I couldn't just drive it off!"

"Then find a way."

A vein popped – she's fuming.

"You are the worst guy I've ever met! You're impossible! Can't you be a gentleman?! Or be a little civil?", she fumed.

I just stared at her, amused.

'Loud mouth.'

I've never seen her around before. A newbie perhaps. You see, I have no time to check on her plate number to prove she isn't an outsider since her car is positioned horizontally. And come to think of it, she was the first girl who told me that I am the worst guy ever. Plus, there are no signs of swooning or any interest in me – like most of the girls in school… Not that I care.

She restlessly continued to babble and took a step forward, attempting to hit me.

Big mistake.

"Aaah!", she shrieked.

*BUMP*

She tripped and then bumped onto me and we both fell down. I have to admit, that hurt. Then I suddenly felt weird. Something soft is on my lips. I opened my tightly closed eyes.

'What the hell.'

Our lips met.

Back in the Gulch:

The gang was totally curious to why Natsume still hasn't arrived. Minutes have passed. In fact, Koko and Mochu are now enjoying their food. On the contrary, Hotaru didn't give a damn on Natsume's absence; her best friend's absence is her concern.

"It's totally unusual! Natsume's late?", Mochu exclaimed as he grabbed some nachos. "Yeah!", Koko added.

"I'm sure there's a good reason why he's late.", Ruka said.

"Where could he be?", Yuu asked.

"Maybe he had an accident!", Anna said anxiously. "Don't say such things!", Nonoko said.

"I'll go to The Road.", Hotaru announced as she stood up. 'That baka, maybe she had a flat tire again.'

"I'll go with you.", Ruka said. "I'll drive you in—"

"My car. I'll drive.", Hotaru said firmly. Ruka didn't think twice. "Agreed."

"I guess we'll just be waiting here.", Yuu said.

"Yeah.", Mochu said.

"Oh, and when you come back and we're not here, you'll be finding us in the dance floor.", Koko said. "We don't want to get bored here man!"

"Okay.", Ruka said. "Let's go."

Natsume's POV

We were downright shocked that we remained like that for a second. She then came back to her senses and immediately got up.

She gasped and pointed an accusing finger at me.

"Y-you stole my first kiss!!"

"Are you kidding me? Never did I plan to kiss a girl who wears polka-dot panties.", I said as I stood up.

Her eyes widened. "H-how did you…—"

"You suddenly stood up and I was still on the ground. I got a clear view."

"You pervert!"

"There's no use in calling me a pervert. You're the one to blame."

"NO! You are!!"

"Keep quiet loudmouth."

"No way!!", she yelled. "Do you know how important my first kiss is to me?!"

"So, our kiss awhile ago was important to you?", I teased.

"NO! It disgusts me!"

"Oh you shouldn't be. You're lucky to have your first kiss from a handsome guy like me.", I smirked.

"The nerve of you to call yourself handsome! Ugh!"

"Why would I hesitate to say it when it's true?", I said as I ran my fingers through my hair.

"Here's what's true! You're an arrogant, obnoxious, perverted freak!!"

"Shut up. Now get your car out of the way. I need to get going.", I said as I went towards my car.

To be honest, I forgot about going to The Gulch. This baka's idiocy is quite contagious! Jeez.

"Arrrgh! Could you at least help me?!"

"I thought I said no."

"You're such a jerk!", she blurted and went towards her car. "You don't want to help me? Fine. I can do this myself anyway!"

'Tch. Let's see.'

I leaned on my car and watched.

She did almost all kinds of stuff to get her car out of the way. She tried to push it forwards and backwards. She even tried it sideways. She kicked it several times. It won't budge. What's weird is that she tried lifting it up.

She could've at least tried to drive it. Much, much easier.

I chuckled silently.

'The idiot.'

Yes, she's totally one of the baka society. But one thing's for sure..

She perks up my interest.

"Urrrrgghh!! It's hopeless!", she shrieked, totally devastated.

Then there's a sudden change of her facial expression.

"AHA!", she said, pointing up. "I'll call my best friend!!"

The idiot searched desperately in her bag for her cell phone. "Oh Hotaruuuu.."

'Wait.'

Did she just say Hotaru?

Probably another Hotaru... But there is only one with that name in this academy! Could it be that… They know each other?

End of Chapter 2.

Author's Notes:

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