Yesterday was an embarrassing day for me since I chased after a shoe thief and (maybe) the whole student body saw me chase her with only one shoe. I saw the classroom door open and it was Fate who entered. Her right cheek has a band aid on it. I punched her yesterday when she gave my shoe back.
"Good morning panty gazer." she greeted me, in a way that is disrespectful. I am certainly not a panty gazer!
"Not a good morning at all." She just muttered an "oh" and sat on her chair. She slumped down on her desk and stayed down just like that for minutes, as if she was sleeping. I wonder what's wrong. It feels weird. I'm feeling guilty for punching her now. Half me says she deserves it, half me is feeling guilty. I'm about to reach for her to say sorry but someone grabbed my wrist. I looked at the culprit and it was... "Hayate-chan, why are you stopping me?"
"She's not mad at you, honest. Let her sleep, she tried so hard." Hayate told me with determination as she removed her hold from me.
"What did she try hard at? Stealing my shoe and running off?"
"No, getting to Diamond." Okay, she lost me there.
"Diamond what? Did she get a diamond from minecraft or something?"
"From League." Ah, she meant league of legends. "I thought only guys play that?"
"That's your only thought. Even girls play it nowadays. Fate is strong you know, her skill is over Diamond to be honest."
"Enough with games, did she stay up late just to play?" Hayate nodded. "What an addict."
"She also stays up late if her favorite character is featured in an event." She lost me there, again. "Well Nanoha-chan, wake her up for me when the teacher arrives. Ciao!" She waved good bye and went back to her seat.
I looked at Fate again who never moved from her position. I guess she is in deep sleep. The bell rang and the teacher came in. "Hey." I called for her and shook her shoulder. "Wake up, the teacher is here." She slowly sat straight while rubbing her eyes.
She looked at me while still rubbing one of her eyes. "Thanks, Nanoha."
I felt my heart thumping louder than normal when she said that. She looked defenseless and innocent. I blushed and my heart rate was speeding. My heart was pounding so hard that everyone in the class might hear it like drums drumming; to think that she can make such face. If she always has that kind of face, I would be so obliged to tease her... Or maybe even fall for her.
Morning classes are done and I am so relieved because Math class is finally done. "Nanoha." Suzuka called me. "We should talk about the role play we are going to do before exams starts. We could also practice. That way, we won't rush."
"We could go to our house later." Arisa suggested.
"I am fine with it. It lessens our work. We only need the approval of the other two."
"I am fine with it." a voice startled me
"Holy cow, Hayate! Stop appearing out of nowhere!" I shouted at her
"Again, not a cow, but someday I shall be." She grinned while just gave her a glare. "A-anyways." She cleared her throat. My glare seems to scare her. "I don't know about Fate. She is chasing after promos. Before the season ends, she wants to be Diamond one or Master."
"Huh?" The three of us said in unison.
"I'm talking about league." She pointed at Fate. "Look how deprived she from that game." We looked at Fate who is now slumped down and sleeping on her desk. "She would decline, seriously."
"Can't you persuade her?" Arisa asked her.
"I can't, but I can drag her along; tie her up and drag her unconscious body. I need help of course." Hayate looked at me.
"Then, she is all yours." Arisa said while pointing at me. "If you need help on dragging that game addict along, I can call my guards to tie her up and put her at the back of the limo. Suzuka, let's buy some food." Arisa and Suzuka left us alone.
"I'd like to see that." Hayate suddenly said. I gave her a questioning look. "Fate tied up. BDSM." She squealed.
I slapped her shoulder. "Pervert!"
"Says the panty gazer!"
"I'm not!"
"SHADDAP!" Fate suddenly shouted. She glared at Hayate first and then me. "I'm trying to reciprocate after all of those hellish demotions and promos. Shut up and let me have some peace and quiet!" She slumped back on her desk and slept again.
"Woah, I have never seen Fate so cranky. I guess Diamond is getting in her nerves. She might end up not going to school to play." Hayate commented
"Really?
"She did that once for a different game though."
"The possibility that she'll come with us later is vague." Both of looked at each other. "She's hopeless. We need her to be there later." We both nodded at each other. "I'll tell Arisa to tell her guards to ready a rope and a duct tape."
"Then, I will do my best to keep Fate with me."
We grinned at each other and parted our ways. I went to the canteen to find Arisa and Suzuka and tell them about later.
Arisa, Suzuka, and I are currently waiting in front of the gate with Arisa's guards and limo. Hayate and Fate got left behind because they were cleaners for today. The guards have the rope, duct tape, and the back of the limo ready for Fate. A few minutes later, the two of them showed up and walked towards us. Looking at Fate closely, her skin still glows as beautiful as ever but under her eyes are obvious in black than before. Her eyebags stands out so much. You can see how tired her eyes are and how sleep deprived she is. It is making me start to think that she should go home instead and let us take care of the role play and give her the minor parts.
"This is about the role play right? Let's get on it." Fate surprised the four of us and proceeded to enter the limo first. The four of us look at each other, agape.
"This never happened before." Hayate said with shock. "She may be intelligent but she was never responsible." She looked at us with horror. "That is not Fate!" She grabbed Arisa's shoulders and shook them. "Fate has been possessed by an angel."
"Shouldn't you be happy that she is doing something responsible for once?" I asked her then went inside the limo. I sat beside Fate who was playing with her phone with the same rhythm nine girls icon game again. I looked at her screen again and a full combo flashed.
"What are taking you guys so long?" she asked me.
"Hayate is telling Arisa and Suzuka that you were possessed by an angel."
"If there are any angels out here it would be you." She looked at me with eyes that I have never seen her express before. She smiled at me and patted my head. "White Devil, little kitten, panty gazer."
"Not!" I shouted at her and she snickered. "How did you know about the practice?"
"I heard that I would be tied up if I resisted. I heard you and Hayate talking."
"You were awake?"
"Half, kinda, maybe."
The trip was short and we got in Arisa's house immediately. The five of us are currently staying at Arisa's bedroom. While waiting for our snacks to be delivered, we talked about what concept and kind of genre we should use. Once we have settled for what genre we all agreed on, the snacks has arrived and we started eating. While eating, we debated what story we should use. Hayate and Fate of course suggested bizarre and idiotic ideas but was immediately put in a leash by Suzuka. She can be scary sometimes if she tries, scarier than me and Arisa combined. After we debated, we assigned roles to each. Since we already have talked about everything needed, all that is left is our script, (will be written by Hayate; I even don't know why Suzuka assigned this to her, our role play might turn into a jest!) props, costumes, and practice. The props were assigned to Suzuka and Arisa while the costumes were left to both me and Fate.
It was raining when we decided to go home. Suzuka chose to stay and wait for her chauffeur to pick her up. Arisa offered that her guards could give us a lift but we declined since Arisa already did so much for us. The three of us can't wait with Suzuka because we got parents who are worried for us. Hayate parted ways with us mid way, leaving both Fate and I alone together.
To be honest, I am scared to be with this pervert, because who knows what kind of perverted things she would try to do. She didn't have an umbrella so both of us are using one umbrella. She offered to walk me home first, and then she'll borrow my umbrella so she can go home dry and return it to me the next day. Weird it feels that she is not throwing dirty jokes and talks. Her face looks serious and tired. Her eye bags just adds the tired effect on her.
"Nanoha." She called me using a serious tone. "I think someone is following us." She whispered on my ear. I gave her a surprised, questioning look. How did she know someone was following us? When did they start tailing is? What do they intend to do? "We are not in a crowded area. Shouting will disturb other people. The stalker might have a gun ready to shoot in case we shout."
"A stalker defines a stalker."
"I am not a stalker." She retorted
"You chase me around."
"You got me there. Anyways, let's run." She immediately gave the umbrella. "Cover yourself." Without a signal on three, we took off. She held my wrist tight, as if letting it go will be the death of her. The umbrella is kind of tilted as we run so a little bit of me got wet but Fate, she is bathing herself in the rain. As we ran, I heard running footsteps other than ours. Fate ran faster and I groaned to her action.
After lots of running, we finally stopped at a playground. I calmed my frantic breathing and myself. My legs were shaking and feel so numb. It was still raining. "Nanoha, sorry if I ran too fast."
"No that's fine. What matters is we are safe."
"Let's continue our walk, shall we?"
"Thank you for your offer but I think it is time we part our ways." She frowned at me and sighed.
"It's dangerous to be alone." She showed a worried expression.
"My house is only a few steps away, don't worry. I am worried about you, where do you live?"
"A few blocks away from Hayate's house. I am quite near her."
"Then why didn't you go home with her."
"She can fend off herself just fine but you, no. I had a hunch something bad will happen if I leave you. I'm psychic." She ruffled my hair. "You should go home. Your parents might be worried."
"Yeah thanks." I stared at her eyes and averted it by looking down. Her white blouse is looking transparent because of its wetness and her skin can be seen. I can only see the skin on upper chest and the rest was covered by a blazer. Good thing she had the blazer on or else, her undergarments under that blouse would be seen.
"Pervert, looking at my drenched clothes?"
"No, I am glad you have the blazer with you."
"Or is it the opposite? Want me to strip?"
"No, keep it yourself. Strip when you get home, geez." I sighed. "I thought that today would be the day where you didn't do or say anything shameless or perverted. A day won't pass by unless you do or say something perverted."
She just smiled at me. The tiredness of her face was erased by a single smile. Wasn't she exhausted the whole day because of staying up late? Add there the marathon we did with the stalkers. She does not look tired at all while wearing that smile. "Well, thanks for the day. Good night."
"Good night. Take care on your way home." She waved good bye and strode away from me.