Chapter 4: Getting To Know You
Yoh had to acknowledge the fact that Hao was still holding him from the trip. The short haired brunette immediately blushed.
"U-Uh, yeah I'm fine" Yoh stumbled upon his words.
Hao let him go, and helped him up towards the bench that he accompanied a couple of seconds ago.
"Dude, who's this kid?" The ainu asked, as he saw Hao walking with another 'dude'.
"Fellow friends, this is Yoh, he's new here" Hao said with a grin on his face.
Yoh was beyond confused at that point. Hours ago in music, Hao was annoyed, and all of a sudden he greeted him as if they were best friends for ever.
"And I'm sure you acknowledged the fact that he resembles you in various ways right?" Ren said.
Hao looked Yoh up and down. He himself didn't see any resemblance. Maybe the same eye colour, and some facial features, but that was about it.
"Whatever, Yoh this is Horo Horo, Ren, Chocolove, and Anna" Hao said, as he pointed at everyone from left to right.
"Anna Kyoyama, the girlfriend" Anna said to Yoh, almost mockingly.
"Hehe, well it was nice meeting you all but I gotta run" Yoh said, nervously scratching the back of his head.
Hao tilted his head to the right and smirked.
"Well alright Yoh, see ya around" Hao said, soon turning towards his friends.
Yoh waved the nervous goodbye and walked off. His seated heart was knocking against his ribs, in a full speed african rhythm.
Soon, Yoh walked back to the tree he sat at before, and started peeling his awaiting orange. He looked around the campus and realised everyone was sitting as if they were grouped into stereotypes.
There was the 'geeks/nerds' as people call it, the cheerleaders(AN: I must say I live in London myself, and schools don't usually have things like cheerleading squads, so for the story lets pretend they do kay?) fluffing their pom poms around, there was the 'Latinos', the black people (AN: NO RACISM INTENDED), the rappers, the 'loner's, and the list went on and on. Yoh assumed that Hao and his 'gang' where the 'popular's'. Reason for that was that many people kept on staring at the group with various stares. Some showed anger, some revealed envy, flirtatious looks, and even jealousy.
Minutes went by and the school bell rang, alerting students that it was time for their awaiting lessons. Yoh took out his school time table and looked at which lesson he had next.
"Art in room AR9" Yoh said to himself. He took out the campus map, to find where the Art department is located.
"Ugh, fourth floor" Yoh again said to himself.
He hurried along inside the building, and walked up quite a few stairs to get to the fourth floor. For the next few minutes he kept on looking for AR9 but could not find it.
"This is just not my day" Yoh said.
He kept on walking through hallways, when a voice startled him.
"Young man, why are you not in class?" Asked the female teacher.
"Oh, I'm new here I can't find my class" Yoh said nervously.
The woman blinked twice, and took in what he said.
"What class are you searching for?" She asked.
"Room AR9 Ma'am" Yoh said politely.
"It's down the hall, turn right, and at the end of the hallway there's AR9" She said with her British accent, and stormed off.
Yoh sighed and proceeded towards the direction she pointed. Soon he found AR9 and walked inside the classroom, earning stares from everyone in the class. It was like Michael Jackson coming back to life, and walking inside their classroom.
"Alright class, carry on with your work" The teacher said, as she saw Yoh approach her.
Yoh eyed the woman and realised she was a very young teacher. She was probably in her early 20's from the looks. The woman's hair was chest-nut brown, and curly like little spirals, reaching just above her waist. Her eyes were a very full, lime green colour, with high arched eyebrows to complete. Downwards, she had a button-like nose, along with high, wide cheekbones, and nude, thin lips. Her skin colour was lighter than Yoh's. Further down, she wore a mid sleeved white shirt with a couple of buttons undone from the top, and a green waist coat. She also wore a checked school-like, grassy green skirt which reached just above her knees, a pair of white, fishnet, above the knee stockings, and black buckled boots reaching just below her knees to complete the outfit.
When Yoh thought about it, it was very odd that a college teacher would dress like that. He also noticed she wore a nose stud, and some small diamond earrings.
"You're new" She asked, looking Yoh up and down.
"Yes Ma'am my name's Yoh" He said.
"Well Yoh, I'm Miss Shay, today we are simply drawing a moment in our life that is dear to us in an abstract way. Here's some sketching paper, I'd like you to get started. And please find any seat and begin the work as soon as possible, is that understood?" Miss Shay asked, in her British accent.
"Yes Miss Shay, thank you for the paper"
Yoh dragged his feet towards an empty space, which unsurprisingly was at the right back. Not that he complained, this meant he could carelessly look out the window and observe the delicate wind, dancing through trees, however he felt like sitting at the back during art class, excluded his soul from himself. Did that make sense? Well it did to Yoh.
The short haired brunette sat down at his desk, and began taking out his sketching pencils from his bag.
"Ah, so I guess we have art together as well" Said a familiar voice.
Yoh immediately, looked towards his right, and saw none other than Hao, sitting there casually with a proud smirk on his face.
He should really wipe that smirk off his face, Yoh thought to himself.
"Yeah I guess we do" Yoh replied.
For the next couple of minutes Yoh or Hao didn't speak not one word to each other. Both were too caught up in their work.
Yoh thought it would be helpful to listen to some music, so he switched on his Ipod (AN: Yes we live in the 21st century, so I had to use something new thanCD players :p ), and put on some Mozart music. He smiled to himself as he heard the swift motions of the violin reaching his eardrum, tickling his tiny hairs. The cello, piano, and some brass instruments began playing in the accompany too.
Hao's ears began flicking as he began hearing something similar. Music?
Hao looked to his left, and saw Yoh drawing something on the sketching paper, and his remaining hand tapping the desk. Then it all clicked together. Yoh was wearing headphones, and listening to music.
The longer haired brunette leaned closer to Yoh and whispered so the teacher wouldn't hear.
"I didn't know you liked Mozart" Hao whispered.
Yoh's pencil immediately fell on the floor, as he was startled. Startled not by Hao's husky voice, but by his hot breathe against Yoh's skin.
What was wrong with him? Every time he was around Hao, his mind went all WooHoo!
"Yoh you okay?" Hao asked, as he realised Yoh suddenly spaced out.
"Wha- erm yeah I'm alright, that's the second time you've asked me that today" Yoh said.
"That's because you're new here, and you look a little troubled, I'm not friendly to everyone so you're lucky" Hao said, while smirking at Yoh.
Me? Lucky? HA as if , Yoh thought to himself.
"So as I resume to my previously asked question, You liked Mozart?" Hao asked, while resting his elbows on the table.
" Oh, yeah It's relaxing, and composed beautifully, I love how it creates a bunch of emotions in every single one of the renditions" Yoh said.
Hao smiled. A real genuine smile, and resumed back to his drawing.
WAIT why am I even telling him this? YOH you idiot, Yoh thought, as he mentally slapped himself.
The rest of the lesson went quietly, Yoh didn't get to finish his drawing, but the teacher set the remaining work to be done as homework.
The next lesson he had was Chemistry. Yoh picked Chemistry because during his training, he also learnt how to switch off things like bombs, and how to create poison and such, so playing with chemicals would be interesting for him.
His chemistry class was not hard to find. When he entered the classroom, not everyone was there yet, so he walked up to the male teacher who wore a simple grey suit, looked around in his mid forties, and had slight grey hair on his almost bald head.
The teacher's name was Mr Fodder, and he motioned Yoh to sit near the back.
Soon class started and Yoh was extremely happy that Hao was not in his Chemistry class. Instead he realised Hao's friend 'Ren' was his lab partner.
"You're Yoh right?" Ren asked, while putting on his safety goggles.
"Yeah, and You're Ren" Yoh replied, as he mimicked Ren's actions.
"Funny" Ren said.
"What's funny?" Yoh asked, slightly afraid where this conversation was going.
"Hao NEVER talks to anyone but us 'his friends', and all of a sudden you the new kid, trigger sparkles of interest in him" Ren said, as he fixed his lab coat on.
Yoh thought about what Ren said for a while, and decided to keep his mouth shut. One side of him, was extremely intrigued by Hao. He had the looks, the brains, and he had this flirtatious look on his face that made anyone fall for him instantly. But the other side of him didn't want to know a single thing about him, and stay away from him as far as possible.
The hour of chemistry went by, and Yoh found Ren's company very comfortable. Ren was a very smart kid, and even though he had this frown sewed on his face that said 'Stay away or I'll brake your face', he was a really good friend. He found out a couple of thing's about Hao's girlfriend, Anna too.
Ren stated that it's best to stay away from her, if anyone wants to avoid trouble, or a fist right in the shin.
Next period was lunch, and Yoh was starving. He found the tree he sat by earlier this morning, and sat by the tree once again. He liked it. The big leaves fell over Yoh's posture, making him sit under a cool shade, with the sunlight peeking through whenever a chance fell. Yoh liked this tree because beautiful Sakura flowers began to bloom there. Yoh took out the Bento box he prepared earlier this morning, and began munching on his food.
"Mind if I join you" Said a familiar voice.
Yoh looked up to meet a pair of golden cat-like eyes.
"Sure Ren" Yoh smiled.
Ren sat down beside him, and they both ate their lunch in peaceful quiet.
"So, why are you not sitting with your friends?" Yoh asked.
"Horo Horo get's really annoying, and it's pretty loud there all the time, I guess your company is relaxing so I thought I'd join ya" Ren said, while staring into the crowds.
The rest of the day went by quickly. Yoh's last lesson was Studying Society, and after he rushed back to the hotel, took a shower, and finished off some of his work.
The next few days, Hao was not attending college. Ren said he was probably faking sickness or something. Throughout these couple of days, Ren and Yoh became really close friends. Yoh found out some information about Hao, as well as some intriguing facts about Ren.
However, soon Yoh began to slightly miss Hao. Just to see the mocking smirk he throws at people, will make his day a lot better.
It was Friday, and Hao was finally in school. This triggered weird excitement in Yoh's body. Yoh's first lesson was Physical Education. This he didn't like, but decided he should still keep fit, since he was the 'lazy' type.
Currently he was in the changing rooms, and almost about everyone were already in the gym, waiting for the other's to change. Yoh took of his shirt, and was about to put on his P.E shirt when a voice startled him.
"Well well, someone's got a nice body"
"HAO! What are you doing here?" Yoh yelled, as he tried to cover himself up as much as possible.
Hao got into a laughing fit, but still eyed Yoh up and down.
"Well, I'm about to start my PE lesson, that's what I'm doing here" Hao said confidently.
Yoh ended up blushing like a maniac when he realised Hao was in his P.E kit too. However, his PE clothes made him look madly sexy. The gym shorts, reached around his knees, exposing the muscled legs he obtained, and his PE top, was not loose or too tight, it was just the right size, exposing his arms along with the sexy muscles. His long, luscious hair, was tied into a ponytail, almost making him look like a Spanish dude.
Yoh quickly regained composure, and proceeded walking towards the gym. Hao quickly followed behind him.
When Yoh entered the gym, he realised that Hao was not the only one he had PE with. Ren and Horo Horo were there too. And it looked like both of them, were arguing over something, since Horo Horo started screaming about Ren to not call him Boro Boro, and Ren's 'spike' was taller than usual.
Hehe he could even joust with that thing Yoh thought.
"Alright guys, we're doing fitness today, and as you know I cannot show you guys every activity because of my injured leg, I will get my star student Hao of course, to lead fitness class today, Good luck" the coach said and walked away.
Yoh started to sweat immediately. Not from exhaustion but from nerves. Having Hao watching him, whilst he's doing things like push-ups, is like bathing in camel poop naked whilst the whole world is observing.
"Alright guys, let's do twist sit ups my favourite, let me demonstrate. You lay flat on your back, and sit up with your knees up, but every time you sit up, you must sit up in opposite directions, left then right and so on, Understood?" Hao said, and soon everyone nodded.
Yoh proceeded with the instructions given. He saw Hao stealing glances at him if possible. This made Yoh blush, and it was very hard for him to concentrate.
Soon lesson ended, and the guys proceeded to get changed into their normal clothing. Yoh changed fairly quickly, and waited for the bell to ring and signal the students for their forwarding lessons.
When Yoh was waiting, he started looking around trying to remember everyone's faces. He glanced around and noticed Hao changing his clothes. Yoh tried immensely to look away but couldn't. Hao was currently taking off his PE shirt exposing his built body. Yoh's mouth slightly opened into an 'O' shape. Hao's body was magnificent. His caramel skin made his intense muscles look bold in the eye, his six pack was shaped very nicely, refining the shape of his muscles and making them look ever so sexy.
Yoh didn't even realise when Hao walked up to him, half naked with the exception of pants.
"See something you like Yoh?" Hao said huskily, obviously teasing Yoh.
Yoh senses immediately alerted him, and he panicked.
"Wha- erm... Bye Hao!" Yoh said quickly, as he stormed off, anywhere where Hao wouldn't be.
Lunch came by quickly, and it was very hard avoiding Hao for Yoh, since Yoh had practically almost ever lesson with him.
Yoh sat down by his usual Sakura blooming tree, and took out his bento box.
"Eating without me I see" Said Ren.
Yoh looked up at Ren, and grinned like a maniac.
"Hehe, sorry Ren I was really hungry, I couldn't resist" Yoh said, as he motioned for Ren to sit next to him.
Ren smiled, and began eating his food too, until Yoh broke the silence.
"So, how come Anna and Hao don't seem like a 'couple'?" Yoh asked.
Ren smirked, exactly knowing where this was going.
"How come you're suddenly interested in Hao's love life?" Ren asked, almost mockingly but playful.
Yoh blushed but resumed to reply.
"Well, It's just weird that even though they hang out, they seem like they're hardly interested in each other, well at least Hao seems uninterested" Yoh said, as he realised Anna from a far nibbling on Hao's ear, and Hao making a discomfort face.
"Yoh, they practically aren't going out" Ren said.
"What?" Yoh asked, all of a sudden confused by the situation.
"Well, Hao only 'dates' Anna for publicity, it kind of goes with his image" Ren said, while munching on some rice.
"And how exactly do you know this?" Yoh asked.
"Judging by the fact that I was Hao's very first friend when he arrived at this college, I'd say I know more about him than anyone else" Ren said.
"Oh" Was all Yoh managed to reply.
"Oh and that's not the only reason that Hao and Anna aren't 'going out'" Ren said.
"What's the other reason" Yoh said, all of a sudden interested where this was going.
"Hao's gay" Ren said simply.
"WHAAAA-T?" Yoh yelled, spitting the rice that was in his mouth all over Ren's face.
Yoh immediately noticed what he did and started laughing.
"ARGH you baka see what you did" Ren said, as he took the handkerchief that Yoh handed him.
"Hehehehe sorry but what you said was totally unexpected" Yoh said.
Yoh continued looking at Ren cleaning himself up, as he stole minimal glances from the longer haired brunette.
"Hey, so doesn't like the school know he's gay?" Yoh asked.
"No, no one even suspects a thing since he's 'dating' Anna" Ren said.
"Oh, wait then why did you tell me about it, if no one else knows" Yoh asked, interested once again.
"Because you're obviously very interested in Hao" Ren said, smirking at him.
Yoh's eyes went wide, as he tried to hide the blush that was rising to his cheeks.
"Wh-what, I'm not interested in H-Hao" Yoh stumbled upon his words, while looking down at his bento box.
"Yeah, and I don't find Boro Boro annoying at all" Ren said sarcastically.
The rest of the day was very awkward for Yoh after the talk he had with Ren.
I don't even like Hao so why am I all of a sudden so worried. Yeah that's right I'm all fine, all I have to do here is finish this stupid semester, and find my brother, yeah Hao has nothing to do with my plan, Yoh mentally said to himself.
Yoh entered the hotel he slept at for the past week, and went to greet Pilica, until he realise he saw two blue heads.
"Erm, Hi Pilica, and... Oh Horo Horo what are you doing here?" Yoh asked as he realised Hao's friend Horo Horo was standing next to his sister chatting.
"I'm visiting my sister and-" He didn't manage to finish his sentence, when Yoh heard another similar voice.
"YOH, you live here" Asked Hao.
Yoh turned around to see Hao sitting at the waiting area, drinking a milkshake. Immediately Yoh mentally slapped himself.
Just my luck to have him here Yoh thought.
"Erm... hehe it seems like I do live here" Yoh said, while nervously scratching the back of his head.
"Cool" Hao replied.
Yoh stepped into the elevator and rushed to his room. He opened his suite door, and immediately started screaming.
"AHHHHHHHHHH! WHAT DO YOU WANT THIEF?" Yoh screamed as he got hold of anything that was nearby, which surprisingly was an umbrella.
Yoh heard the person going into a laughing fit, as he turned around to face Yoh. Hao was laughing so hard, that he placed his milkshake on the windowsill and held onto his stomach for air.
"Hahahaha, oh god Yoh, you're hilarious you should do drama" Hao said, as he whipped tears away from the corner of his eyes.
Yoh relaxed, and placed the umbrella back where it was, as he tossed his school bag on the bed.
"Jesus Hao, you scared the hell outta me" Yoh said as he sat on the bed.
"Wait, how the hell did you get into my room before I did, and how did you know where my room was?" Yoh asked, all of a sudden afraid.
"Well number 1, I took the stairs to your room, and number 2 Pilica told me your door number" Hao said as he counted on his fingers.
Yoh looked at his fingers and realised Hao was wearing black, leather, finger less gloves. He also wore a read shirt which was tucked into his dark skinny jeans, and a black belt hugging his waist, along with black boots, being accompanied by various straps and zippers.
"Ok, and what exactly are you doing in my room?" Yoh asked, still adoring the way Hao dressed.
"Well, when you suddenly stormed off by seeing mehalf naked, you dropped your time table" Hao said as he took out the time table from his right pocket.
He handed the time table to Yoh, and immediately when their hands touched Yoh blushed like tomato. Hao smiled, and bent down towards Yoh's ear.
"I'll see you tomorrow Yoh" Hao whispered, and walked out of his door smirking to himself.
WHY DOES HE FLIRT WITH ME? Yoh thought as he plopped himself on his back, and slapped a nearby pillow to his face.
"UGH!" He groaned.
Okay, I made this chapter SUPER LONG. Well it was longer than what I'd usually write, and that's because I might not be able to update so frequently due to exams re-emerging soon. So I HOPE YOU ENJOYED this, it was no biggie chapter really, just some random facts and bits and pieces, that needed to go with the story. The real action should start in the next chapter, so PLEASE BE PATIENT! IF I DON'T GET REVIEWS THEN I WILL NOT POST. I REPEAT IF I DONT GET REVIEWS I WILL NOT POST. It's because your guys reviews give me the inspiration to write more and more, it gives me new ideas and motivation to become a better author. SO PLEASE R&R!
Oh and I FORGOT to add the disclaimer at the top so I DO NOT OWN SHAMAN KING!
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