Hey guys and gals Azure here! Well I got 2 reviews and 3 followers, one of them just so happen to be a good friend of mine, TheOpenNotebook, who has 2 great stories that you should check out. Well without further ado (since I hate long intros) let's start the chapter.
Chapter 2: Reunion
It's been about 2 weeks since I've made the decision of going back to school. I've met with the chairwoman Mrs. Minami, which was both a pleasant and an awkward reunion. Pleasant because it's been 5 years since we last heard or saw each other; and awkward because again it's been years and over those years I've became a loner and shut-in.
"It's a good thing she's still as kind as ever." I said as I adjusted my tie. I had just finish putting on my uniform when I heard mom call from downstairs.
"Takuto, you better hurry. You don't want to be late on your first day." She said.
"Coming!" I replied taking one last look in the mirror. My school uniform consisted of a pair of beige pants, a white undershirt, a blue-button up, a blue tie with red stripes, and a pair of black dress shoe. "Alright everything is in order." My face started to take on a sad expression.
"What am I doing? This is just a waste of time." I sighed. There was a knock on my door. "Come in."
"Hey is everything alright?" Mom asked as she walked in.
"Not really. I'm started to have second thoughts honestly." I said while walking towards my bed.
"I understand your nervous, but at least give it a shot. Remember your friends are there." She said walking over to me.
"Easy for you to say." I chuckled. "You kept in touch with their folks. While I haven't spoken to them since I left 5 years ago. How do I even confront them? "Hey guys sorry I haven't talked to you in five years. Wanna head to the mall?" Cause that will not go over well." I said with a sarcastic tone.
"Well you won't know unless you try, now will you?" She answered in her mother's-knows-best tone.
"I hate when you use logic." I said with a small smile.
"So you ready?" She asked. I nodded. "Don't worry. Things will work out for the better. You got your dad's brains and he could get out of most situations."
"Thanks ma. I needed that." I gave her a hug before running down the stairs to meet Ren outside.
"Man can you be any slower?" he asked with an irritated tone.
"Sorry bro. Let's get going. Race ya." I said as I made a sprint to the school.
"Hey no fair cheater." He laughed following suit.
After a few minutes we made it to the school. It had cherry blossoms scattered all over, a large brick 4-story building was the actual school itself, and the entire thing was surrounded by a large brick gate.
That must explain why this place is in a tough spot. It has nothing that really makes it stand out.
"So you decided to come after all." A familiar voice called out.
"Yeah. I hope we get along Eli-sempai." I told her.
"No need for that we're the same age after all." She said.
"True, but you are a grade higher than me. So it's just easier that way." I said.
"If that suits you. This way the males will have a separate orientation than the females located in the gym." She said leading us to the gym.
After several rules being stated and introductions being made; we all went our separate ways.
"Ok how is it I'm was the oldest male there? So basically I'm gonna be the only guy in a room full of girls." I groan.
"Not just your classroom, but your gym classes, lunch breaks, and field trips." Ren pointed out.
"Ok you little jackass I'm gonna need you to stop talking now." I said in an irritated tone.
"Meh." He said.
I sighed. "This is going to be a hell of a year."
"Well just make the most of it. I gotta head to class later bro." Ren said as he headed off.
"Yeah later." I said waving. "Now I gotta head to room 207, and according to this map it's on the 2nd floor."
I made my way towards the room when a thought occurred.
Wait I'm attending this school as a junior. The girls are juniors. They're juniors at this school that just so happen to have a small class roster…OH CRAP! No. There is no way we'll have the same class right? Yeah that's it I'm just thinking too hard.
I knocked on the door. The teacher walked over and opened it.
"Ah you must be the new male student. Please come in and introduce yourself." She said.
"O-ok m-miss." I stuttered.
"Just take it easy. No need to be nervous." She said calmingly.
"Right." I said and took a deep breath. I walked in and stood in front of the class, earning a lot of looks. I looked around and didn't see the girls. I breathed a sigh of relief. That's good at least.
"Class here is our new student. Please introduce yourself." She said.
"I'm Takuto Yuuji. I'm 17 years old and don't really have anything interesting to say about me. I hope we all get along." I finished with a bow.
"Ok then please take the seat in the back next to the window." The teacher said.
"Sure thing." I said as I walked to my assigned seat. I notice that there were 3 empty seats.
That's strange it's the first day and there are kids already absent.
All of a sudden the front door flew open with 3 girls entering completely out of breath. One had navy blue hair, another had grayish-brown hair, and the last had gingered hair.
"Your late girls and on the first day." The teacher said.
"Sorry sensei, but Honoka wanted to stop for a morning snack." The girl with blue hair said.
"Mou Umi-chan! Don't just blame me. You wanted to yell at me forever." The ginger said. "Right Kotori-chan?" she asked the gray-haired girl.
"Now now we're all late. No need to argue." She tried to settle them down.
Umi was about to speak up, but the teacher cut her off.
"Eh hem. I'll overlook it for today, but don't let it happen again. Just take your seats and be sure to be kind to the new student." She told them.
This peaked Honoka's interest. "Wait the new student's here? Where is he?" She asked enthusiastically while looking around the room.
I ducked my head down behind my text book. Just my luck. I'm sure I'm confident enough to talk to them yet.
"Well he just placed his head behind that book for some reason." The teacher said with a questionable tone.
"Hmm." I could hear Honoka say as she walked over. I could her presence right next to me. "Hi there I'm Honoka Kousaka." She said in a cheerful voice.
I didn't move from my spot. "Nice to meet you." I said still ducked down.
"No need to be shy. Come on move that book." She said and pulled the book from me. I turned to face her, and her eyes went wide with shock. "W-wait is that you…Taku-kun?" She asked.
"Y-yeah long time no see, Honoka." I said scratching my cheek.
All of a sudden Honoka started to tear up and then she practically tackled me in a hug.
"I *hic* missed you *hic* Taku." She said all choked up.
My face took on a soft expression. "I'm so sorry Honoka." I said ignoring the whispers that could be heard throughout the room. Umi and Kotori rushed over with tears in their eyes as well.
"Is *hic* it really *hic* you?" Kotori asked. I nodded.
"We thought we never see you again." Umi said all choked up.
"I understand this is a touching moment for you 4, but we do need to start class." The teacher spoke up.
"I'm sorry sensei." I apologize. I turned my attention to Honoka. "Hey you need to let go." I told her as I patted her head.
"No I don't wanna. How do I know you won't leave again?" She said her head still in my chest.
"I promise I won't leave. I'll explain everything later ok?" I asked her.
"Promise?" She asked with sadden eyes. I nodded. "Ok." She finally let go and went to her desk which was right next to mine.
After class finished the 4 of us went to outside to have lunch. Needless to say the atmosphere was awkward. None knew what to say. I mean when you haven't seen or even talked to each other for 5 years you kinda can't go back to the way things were.
Man how do I even start here. Come on Takuto think of something. You're here, now say something.
"So…so how have you guys been?" I asked. Wow really jackass? Did I just asked that?
That earned me a quick slapped by Umi.
"Ok I deserve that." I said holding my cheek.
"After 5 years that's all you got to say?" She said furiously. Honoka and Kotori restrained her.
I sighed. "Look I don't expect you to forgive me, but I'm sorry for leaving without a word."
"It's not just that." Kotori said starting to tear up. "It's also because you left and forgot us."
"You're wrong. I didn't forget you guys I swear." I tried to explain.
"Then why didn't you call or text, or mail, or something!?" Honoka said choking up.
"I'm sorry I couldn't." I said looking down.
"Why not!?" Umi said tearing up as well.
"I can't tell you that." I told them. I couldn't even look at them. Knowing I hurt them, my first and possibly only friends just killed me inside.
"Look I know apologizing won't make things better, so let me make it up to you guys. First I'm attending school here for the rest of high school, so I'm definitely not going anywhere. I really missed you guys. So how about this weekend the 4 of us go out, my treat?" I asked.
The 3 of them look at each other.
"Ok." Honoka said cheerfully. She walked over and hugged me.
"I'm looking forward to it." Kotori did the same.
"Very well." Umi said softly. However she didn't move.
"There's room for one more." I teased.
Her face grew red. "I'm fine right here." She stated proudly.
"Aw Umi-chan's blushing." Honoka teased. Which resulted in the victim's face growing redder in color.
"I'm not!" Umi defended looking away.
I looked at Honoka and Kotori and winked. They got the message and let go. I snuck up behind Umi and hugged her from behind.
"Ahh." She shrieked.
"Come on Umi. You know you need to be honest with your feelings." I teased.
Her face was completely red now. "T-that's n-not f-funny. L-let g-go." She stuttered.
"Nah." I laughed. Honoka and Kotori joined in.
"Not funny guys let go." Umi whined embarrassingly. We all laughed and released her.
"I really missed you girls." I said with a smile. The 3 of them grew red with embarrassment. "Come on we better head back to class." I said. They all nodded their heads and we headed off. Well I can't say things are back to normal, but its progress. And hopefully things will only get better. As long as I'm with them things should work out, I'll make sure of it.
And done. Well how was it? Good, bad, omg this is terrible (I need to stop belittling myself). Anyway hope you enjoyed. Review, favorite, criticize. This has been Azure and I hope you all have a great day.