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Chapter 31: School Festival
Today, everyone was busy for the cultural festival in Sereitei Academy. But it's not like your average cultural fest, let's just say we are given a large sum of pocket money to spend for our stalls. Our class decided on putting up a cosplay shop where people can dress up in many costumes and they can stay like that for the rest of the festival.
"Do we really have to do this?" Sheriru asked. Just for your information, due to her father's new job area she has enrolled into this school.
"Well it was that or the onigiri shop." I said while putting the costumes on the racks.
"People! Gates open in five minutes time. Get the flyers ready." Urahara sensei called out at our class door. "Ichigo, Kurara could you two help take these to the storeroom?" he asked, and the two of us went to bring some large boxes out of the class.
"Hey aren't those heavy?" Ichigo asked. We were carrying four boxes each and they were blocking our view.
"No, I'm fine." I turned and smiled. "What about you?" just then, Ichigo let out a gasp and started falling down. He tripped over a marker which fell from his top box. "W…Watch out!" In an instant, I ran in front of him, supporting the his boxes with mine.
"Th…Thanks." He stuttered. "But…What do we do now?" he asked. We were quite in an awkward position where none of us could move out.
"I don't know…" I answered. A few seconds later, we both laughed at our positions. Laughed, not knowing that a dark shadow was watching from behind.
During the festival:
"Thank you." I said after another couple went off with their new outfits. It must be nice, wearing matching outfits with someone you love. Wait! What did I just think?!
"Kurara." I looked up and saw Rangiku at the door. "Come on, it's our break now. I wanna bring you somewhere nice." I then got up and we walked through the hallway and to class S. And then…
"Welcome, my fair lady." The minute me and Rangiku stepped in, we were greeted by two boys dressed in butler suits. I could almost see rose petals flying around us.I was kind of stunned while Rangiku was enjoying the atmosphere. "Please enter." One of them said as they ushered us in. Before I knew it, I was sitting on a red couch, waiting for my 'host' to come. I turned and I could see Rangiku enjoying it very much. I sighed, it was so much like her.
"Haruno?" I turned up and saw Hitsugaya in a light blue long sleeve shirt with a white vest and pants and black shoes. While he was looking at me shocked, I was mesmerized by his new style. "What are you…"
"Uhm, I got dragged by Rangiku." I said. "That's…a nice look." I suddenly said. What the?! What did I just say?! I was freaking out on the inside while Hitsugaya was slightly blushing. "So what are you doing here?" I just asked a very stupid question.
"I was told that my next guest was here." What?! "For one thing, I'm kind of glad it's you." He quietly said as he sat down beside me. I looked at Hitsugaya. When I looked into his turquoise eyes, I remembered the time…we kissed. I blushed and looked away from him. "Anyway, sorry." Huh? Just then, Hitsugaya crossed his legs, scooted nearer to me and slung his arm around my shoulder.
"Hit…Hitsugaya?!" I stuttered.
"Kawaii." I was frozen at his quiet comment. "You have, such a cute face." He said in a husky voice which surprised me. I could hear girls gazing at us with jealous eyes all around us. "I could just…kiss you right now." I blushed so much at that comment, remembering our first kiss. "Is that…alright?" I can't believe he can ask that so calmly. He then started to move closer to my face, almost as if he was trying to kiss me again. Usually I would have stopped him, but for some reason, I just stayed there, waiting for his lips to hit mine. It kind of felt like eternity.
"Kurara-chan!"
"Kyah!" I screamed at the person who suddenly appeared between me and Hitsugaya behind the couch. It was Kasandora. "Oh, sorry. Didn't mean to interrupt this moment." She said.
"Yeah, you don't see me doing that with you and Ishida." I complained. My angry comment made Hitsugaya look at me a little stunned.
"Anyways we're about to start. We gotta hurry to the econs room once you're done." She said.
"What for?" Hitsugaya asked.
"My club's doing something for the festival. Why don't you come once you have your break?" I said. Hitsugaya nodded in agreement and I soon followed Kasandora out of the class.
"So, you have feelings for Hitsugaya huh?" Kasandora smirked and asked.
"What! No! I…Oh nevermind!" I stuttered, picking up the pace.
No One's POV:
"Are you done yet?" Ichigo complained. He, Rukia and Rangiku were waiting for Hitsugaya to finish changing.
"Shut up Ichigo. Taking out a tux isn't as simple as you think." Hitsugaya complained annoyed.
"Leave it you two. Let's just get going." Rukia said before the two started fighting. Soon they made it to econs room.
"Welcome you guys." They were stunned. They were greeted by Kasandora, who was wearing a red temple maid costume.
"Wait! This is a cosplay café?!" Rukia asked.
"You got that right." Ayame came in, wearing a female ninja costume.
"So what's Kurara wearing?" Rangiku asked. Just then…
"KYYAAHH! No way am I wearing that!" they heard a scared voice coming in from the dressing room.
"Was that…" Hitsugaya asked.
"Yup, looks like Kurara still can't make up her mind." Ayame answered.
"Just what are you making her wear?! A bikini?" Ichigo asked.
"Well, that was our first choice." Everyone looked at Kasandora, completely speechless. "Well anyways, please come this way." Kasandora quickly said as she directed them to their table.
A few minutes time:
All of them were waiting for their orders when.
"Excuse me." A shy voice said and everyone was shocked. Standing in front of them was Kurara dressed in a lolita shota dress (like Anna Kuchina in KK anime). "You ordered these right?" Kurara asked shyly.
"Kurara! Is that really you?!" Rangiku cried out while Rukia again secretly took photos of Kurara.
"Stop looking at me like that. It was the best and decent costume they gave me." She covered up, leaving the others to wonder what non-decent clothes they made her wear. But for Ichigo and Hitsugaya, the dress was already too much for them to handle.
"Anyway it's nice to see you finally wearing clothes like these." Rangiku finally broke the silence, making Kurara use the menu to cover her blush. Suddenly they heard a loud applause from the other side of the room. "What's all the ruckus about?"
Kurara's POV:
"Seeing Ayame jumpy like that, I think someone won the fire challenge." I said, looking at Ayame jumping excitedly within the circle of people.
"What challenge?" Ichigo asked.
"Kasandora made an extra spicy curry and one has to finish it in an hour. I wonder who…" Before Kurara could finish, everyone stared in shock at what was in front of them. The one who won was…Kusaka!
"Kusaka?! What the hell is he doing here?!" Hitsugaya cried out in anger.
"I think he won. Which is possible since he's known for his cold tongue." Rukia siad.
"No, I think you meant Toshiro." Ichigo said, making Hitsugaya glare at him now.
"Ok Kusaka, since you've won you'll get a prize. Homemade cookies, vouchers for free bentos or a picture with one of our staff?" Ayame asked.
"Hmm, I'll take the picture." Kusaka replied. Oh dear…
"Ok then, which one are you gonna take with. The temple maid, the ninja, the teacher or the loli shota?" Ayame asked again, holding to a camera.
"Hmmm, loli shota." Kusaka answered happily. Everyone gasped in shock. Why in the world did he have to choose me?!
"This is bad! Kurara, hurry and hide, we'll cover you." Rangiku quickly said as she and Rukia pushed me out of the room and into the hallway.
A few minutes later:
Should I be heading back? What if he's still there? But a break can't be that long can it? I've been walking down the hall for who knows how long now. I left in such a rush that I forgot to bring my phone so I couldn't call the guys to see if the coast was clear.
"Looks like my little doll made it." A soft voice said. It sounded familiar and I turned around, meeting eyes with Kusaka dressed as a vampire. I just stared at him in shock. "Do I look that incredible Kurara? Did you not notice me or was I so breathtaking that you were bewitched?" he started to flirt with me.
"Wh…Why are you dressed like that?" I stuttered.
"My club's doing a haunted house so I'm obviously the vampire." He answered, walking up to me. "Why don't you come in?"
"But I…"I started to walk back when he suddenly grasped my hands with his.
"I'm not letting you go." He whispered. Eh?! "Just for a while. I'm allowed to enjoy the fest too right?" he asked with puppy dog eyes. "I mean, after the incident you've been ignoring me. You made me very lonely." He suddenly pulled me into the room without hearing my answer.
"It's so dark in here." I said, suddenly feeling scared.
"Set's the mood better that way right? Hold on a moment." He finally let go of my hands but I was too stiff to make an escape. Then I heard a click.
"Kusaka? Wah!" he then came over and hugged me from behind.
"I've got a cute doll here all to myself. You know, you're quite the girl. Making men like those three fall over you." Three? He couldn't mean… Flirting amongst us, how many are you gonna make bow at your feet until you're satisfied?" he whispered.
"I…I didn't flirt!" I said.
"But I'll solve that problem for you." He said seductively before he moved his lips to my neck and kissing. "By making you mine." The impact of the kiss made us both lower to the ground. "I'm not gonna declare my love for you or any sort, neither am I gonna wait for you to declare your love for me. What I want, I take. I don't need your permission." I gasped at his comment and looked up at him with fearful eyes. "Have I made you melt till you can't tell me to stop? Or…do you not want me to stop?" He was about to kiss me again when… The room suddenly had a column of light. There, stood Kuchiki sensei.
"What in the world is this?" he asked. I heard Kusaka click his tongue as Kuchiki sensei pulled me towards him. "I want you to clean this up, Kusaka." Kuchiki sensei said, looking at the fallen curtain which he tore to create the light.
"Hmph, whatever. Just remember this Kurara, next time I'll definitely make you mine. Remember that" he smirked as Kuchiki sensei pulled me away. H esoon brought me to a quiet room where it was only the two of us.
"Looks like he did some damage." He said as he touched my neck. That was when I realize that Kusaka gave me a hickey. For some reason he's been giving me the first in everything, my first kiss and my first hickey. Man do I hate this guy!
"We probably can cover it up with the collar." He suggested as he adjusted my collar. I had a hard time standing still with Kuchiki sensei's face just inches away from mine. "You should be more careful." He sternly said as he finished up, and suddenly hugged me tightly. "I can't imagine what that boy would have done to you." He whispered. His soft voice made me tear up again and I grasped the back of his shirt as my tears fell again.
"Don't cry. I told you right? Tears don't suit you." He said as he stared into my eyes. That was when I realized how mesmerizing his grey eyes were. "I guess I have no choice." He soon drew himself closer to me and kissed my eyelids. I was stunned by the sudden action. "See, I got those tears to stop." I soon realized that my tears stop but more surprisingly, I got to see Kuchiki sensei smile. It was kind of, beautiful. Then I saw an orange glow from the window, when I looked out I saw a huge bonfire.
"Come on let's go. We can't keep everyone waiting." He said and reached out his hand for mine. His hand was so big and warm, it felt comforting. As we walked out of the room it felt like we were real siblings. Or maybe…lovers…
Hope you guys enjoyed it. Most of the festival scenes were taken from Brothers conflict ep 7, I think. Pls support.