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"No! no dear, please come inside where its dry" I hastily ran inside as Light closed the door behind me.
"Thank you Mrs. Yagami" I did a respectful bow.
"Light get Sayu something from the first aid kit and meet us in the living room" She ordered.
"Would you like some tea?" This woman was a family mom through and through just like her husband. So yea I could go for some tea. Acting skills active!
"No no.. i'm *sneeze*" Gaining a worried look from Sayu's mother.
"Now dear I'm going to go make some tea and you can tell me what happened" She got up and led me to the couch.
"T-Thank you Mrs. Yagami"
"Its quite alright dearest" And off she went to go get tea.
She returned with a tray for four cups all filled with the aroma of Japanese tea. Yum!
"Thank you for the tea Mrs. Yagami"
"No trouble at all! now could you please tell me what happened to my daughter?" She was a worried mother, my mother cared but because of what happened to my dad she just caved in...just like Sayu.
"Well I was coming home my my school and I heard a scream from behind the building. I saw Sayu being attacked by a group of kids and.." Quick think! OH got it.
"Because I'm in the martial arts club I was able to beat the two off and the third ran away" Mrs. Yagami was wide eyed at the girl who managed to fight off two grown males.
"So when I saw Sayu's leg was sprained I offered to walk home with her" She let out a sigh of relief.
"Thank you so much for helping my daughter Miss Kirishima"
"It was no problem, I should get going now"
"B-but its raining!"
"Its fine, I like the-*sneeze*"
"No buts, you're staying here until you're parents can pick you up" I froze.
"T-thats not p-possible..."
"Why is that?"
"My parents were killed by a common criminal when I was 16"
"Oh my dear I-im so sorry" I saw Light's eyes harden when I said that. Looks like I just fueled that idea that all criminals should die...
"No its alright"
"Then where are your foster parents?"
"I was put in an orphanage but I...stole some money from a police man and flew to japan when I turned 17. That was one month ago"
"That explains why you look American but have a japanese name" Light commented.
"Then you can stay here until my husband gets back to take you to where you live"
"Oh Mrs. Yagami thank you so much!" I faked surprise and threw my arms around her. I felt her embrace the hug. It was obvious she felt bad for me.
It was 7:30 and Mrs. Yagami announced dinner. I tried to pull back but Mrs. Yagami dragged me to the meal. My stomach dropped when I saw that an empty seat was next to Light. Instead I smiled a walked over to sit by him gleefully.
"So Touka-san, why did you decide to go to Japan?" Mrs. Yagami asked.
"Because before my parents were killed I was at the top my my class and because I was fluent in japanese I got a scholarship to To-Oh university" I am such a good liar.
"Really? Light's going to To-oh as well!" Sayu was completely fine from the accident and was ecstatic to have met me.
"Thats really interesting, It will be fun to see you around campus. Maybe well even get a class together" Light was doing something to me. Just what was it..
"Good, because I am a total failure at making friends" That was the whole truth.
"Why is that? You look like a nice girl" Crap I get it hes flirting with me!
"People don't care. They think i'm a psychopathic emo" Another truth.
"That is ridiculous!"
"They think that just because black is my favorite color and I have purple hair and Black eyes then that makes me some sort of goth" Three truths in one meal! I win a prize!
"I don't think so, it takes alot of courage to change your hair color and I think your eyes are very beautiful" Cunning bastard.
"Thanks" I was cut off from Sayu looking over to the TV and smiling.
"It's Hideki Ryuga! Aw he is so perfect!" I swear I heard Hasa say the exact same thing about Matt when I showed her Death Note for the first time.
"Why is that Sayu?" It was time to make my move.
"Because! Hes the best singer ever!" Ahh a wild otaku! RUN
"Hes a singer? Thats ironic, I write music too" That was partially true. I tried writing music and I sucked but they don't know that. Time for my trusty IPhone!
"Really? Can I hear one of your songs?" And they said I can't read peoples thoughts like Yuki.
"If..if you really want to I could..." Shy. Easy as cake.
"Come on were not gonna steal your music" Light was joking. Hes gonna go for a compliment next, I know it.
I scrolled through my list of songs and made sure they didn't see any of the names. If light saw something called "Death note Theme Song" I dont think he would react well. Then I found a perfect one.
"Now guys, I wrote and sang the songs but please don't laugh at them" I clicked on a song I sang over and recorded. I made sure to cover the part where it said 'By The Fray'
The three listened intently as the music began to play.
[How To Save A Life] [By The Fray ]
Step one, you say, "We need to talk."
He walks, you say, "Sit down. It's just a talk."
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
You begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
'Cause after all you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
Pray to God, he hears you
And I pray to God, he hears you
And where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
I clicked off my IPhone as the song ended. The three had their mouths hanging open in surprise. Light got over the shock quickly and (as I predicted) talked first.
"T-Touka-chan that was amazing! Where did you learn to sing like that?" See? I told you he would compliment.
"Thanks, and I didn't really learn anywhere, I teached myself" Now I've got em. They all think im an amazing person with good talent and so does Light. I could see it in his eyes.
"Could we hear another one?" Sayu begged.
She was answered by a door opening and closing. Soichiro Yagami had come home.
"Dad!" Sayu lept from her seat and clung to his shoulders.
I looked intensely into his eyes as if to say 'Pretend like you don't know me'
After Mrs. Yagami explained everything to Mr. Yagami he agreed to take me home. As I was walking out of the door I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to see Sayu grinning at me. She hugged my waist considering I was much taller then her but it was still kind.
"Goodbye Touka!" She waved at me before skipping back inside.
"Hey wait a minute Touka!" I hard a distinct male call from the inside.
Light walked up to me and handed me a piece of paper with his number on it. SCORE! Mizuki 1 Kira 0
"In case you need information about the campus. Ill show you around and in exchange I get to hear another song" I hate this guy. It sounded like he stole that line directly from a romantic manga. The only real romantic anime I liked was The Ouran High School Host Club.
"Deal" I waved back at Light and got into the car Mr. Yagami was driving me in.
"Ok Chouko why the hell were you in my house?" He does not waste time does he?
"Ryuzaki told me to get close to the Kitamura and Yagami families but told me to hone in on the Yagami family in particular"
"He wants you to toy with my Family's affections?"
"I didn't plan on Sayu getting attacked and me staying for dinner Mr. Yagami"
"What is he planning?"
"How should I know?"
"You two are similar Chouko. Both are unemotional, think the laws are beneath you, and you were with him the first time we saw him. You were also alone together last night"
"I am not someone who toys with feelings if I don't want to. I met Sayu on a whim and I really like her ditsy, kind behavior. I just met Light and honestly like his integrity and trusting self"
"Do you promise not to toy with his heart?"
"Yes, I promise"
That was the biggest lie I have ever told in my life. Too bad I don't regret it that much.
The rest of week I had to be enrolled at the high school but the days only flew by till the last day of school. The only day that remained in my memory was the first day. Tuesday. When I woke up I could only form one clear thought.
I needed to wear a uniform. Damn it.
But on the bright side I was able to make some adjustments. I brought the same outfit Touka wore with Kaneki when he got white hair. It was a dress of some sort but it went down to where the uniform skirt went. It was inky black and the outside was all leather. straps and belts were in random places on the dress but I cut off the straps connecting to the leggings. The boots were black as well.
(Link to Touka's Outfit - clubs/tokyo-ghoul/images/37445899/title/touka-kaneki-fanart)
The sky was just like it was when I left New York. The blue sky was completely covered by a light grey blanket. Not a speck of blue in the sky.
The other students who were bundled up in heavy separate clothing like hoodies and jackets cast me uneasy looks from my purple hair and leather coat/dress. What song should I show light? Maybe Take me to Church. That song has been stuck in my head all day so it must be a sign.
As I pulled out my IPhone I scrolled to find it. Where is it where is it...Then I saw a certain brown hair guy who was wearing what looked to be two jackets and two snow pants on top of each other even though there wasn't any snow. Light.
"Hey Touka!" He said as he approached me.
"Hi Light, I got that song ready for when Lunch rolls around" Talking like the enemy. Gag.
"So Touka what class are you going to?"
I checked the schedule L had planned out for me.
"Reading with Mrs. Ruyan"
"Cool, I have that too"
"It was meant to be!"
I could scene the dirty looks the other girls were giving me but I didn't care. If I was gonna have to pretend like I was in love with a psychopathic murdering glitter asshole then I will lord it over the others who would have surely given me hell if I was born into this world.
Mrs. Ruyan's classroom was a simple room with symmetrical chairs, the teachers table at the right, a line of computers on the left, and a bookshelf at the back.
"Everyone this is Miss Touka Kirishima. Do your best to welcome her for the remainder of the school year" Mrs. Ruyan announced.
"You will sit next to Mr. Sudou Higachi" Hey that name is familiar...
I looked at a guy with dark brown hair and a black hoodie hung off the side of his desk. Wait now I remember! He was the guy Light thought about killing on the night get found the death note! And he said he is an asshole so shit.
As we broke into groups to work on our project I was assigned to Light because he said he didn't need a partner when It started, and had nobody to help him. It was a book project on 'How to Kill a Mockingbird' luckily I read that book in 10th grade so im good. For the most part.
I had a weird feeling the Sudou was staring at me and when I turned around he tried to make a horrible attempt to look like he was working. Fail.
When P.E. Rolled around in third period I was beyond exited. I aced everything the teachers threw at me in P.E. so I'm exited to look badass in front of everyone. What? I like showing off in athleticism. We were running the mile and I was given the chance to sit out but I declined. When the teacher told us to start I jogged right behind the football captain who was in first. When we got halfway through the first lap I took off. Running was easy for me considering all I had to do was imagine the cops hot on my tail. In the End I placed first ahead of everyone by a long shot. Sweet. the team captain place 2nd two Light placed 3rd and the rest I didn't give a shit to care about.
After third period was lunch. Which meant that Light had arranged to introduce me to his friends at the beginning of lunch. Half way through we would go under the Sakura tree I was sitting in yesterday so I could show him my song.
I spotted all of the faces that I vaguely remember Light using to hide himself in Aoyama. All the girls there gave me nasty looks and almost all the boys gave me dirty ones. Eventually when we sat down he called out.
"Everyone this is Touka. She just came from America and is enrolling with me into To-Oh university" Light announced.
I began talking to everyone there (unwillingly) when a girl reached out her hand to me.
"Hey you're from america? I was too. My name is Nya Gonzalez" She had dark brown hair in a ponytail and had dark brown eyes to match. She was about the only tolerable girl I met in the whole table. Then Nya waved over another who had short and wavy, dirty blonde hair and blue green eyes. "Hi I'm Nya's friend my name is Alexa Gates but I like being called Lex"
When Lex held out her hand for me to shake another girl tried to one up her. A girl with medium sized brown hair and a few freckles smacked Lex's hand out of the way. I turned to her with agitation hidden beneath my blank face. Beside her there was a girl that looked alot like the brown haired girl but had pure blonde hair. To her left was a tall freckled girl with brown eyes and an infinity necklace that hung around her neck.
"My name is Maya Kayal and this is my twin Sara. Thats our friend Hailey" Ok my annoying bitch o-meter is going like crazy.
I saw Lex giving the three a look filled with fire. Ok yeah these girl's are assholes. Time to make Lex's day skyrocket. I turned away from the three and gazed back at the two girls. Nya had her arm around the other's shoulder but Alexa looked like she would kill anyone (particularly the three girls) in a matter of five seconds. But behind her fierce anger I saw sadness deep in her blue green eyes. I looked back to Lex and said something that made Light tense next to me.
"So, do you two like Music?"
Light was given special permission to eat outside because of his test scores and I made him invite Alexa and Nya with us. I could tell by the hatred in Alexa's expression and the concern in Nya's that those two were close friends. And Alexa hated Those three girls with every fiber in her body.
Alexa wasn't eating anything but Nya settled for an apple she got from Light. I saw Light's gaze linger on the apple a bit longer then necessary.
We sat under the Sakura tree and the picnic blanket Light brought was layed out to look like a final credits scene to a shojo anime.
"Alright Touka lets here the song" Light really liked my music...cool.
"Ok this ones called Take me to Church. I wrote it about three months ago" And I hit the play button.
[Take me to Church] [By Hozier]
My lover's got humor
She's the giggle at a funeral
Knows everybody's disapproval
I should've worshiped her sooner
If the heavens ever did speak
She's the last true mouthpiece
Every Sunday's getting more bleak
A fresh poison each week
"We were born sick," you heard them say it
My church offers no absolutes
She tells me, "Worship in the bedroom."
The only heaven I'll be sent to
Is when I'm alone with you
I was born sick
But I love it
Command me to be well
Aaay. Amen. Amen. Amen.
[Chorus 2x:]
Take me to church
I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies
I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife
Offer me that deathless death
Good God, let me give you my life
If I'm a pagan of the good times
My lover's the sunlight
To keep the Goddess on my side
She demands a sacrifice
Drain the whole sea
Get something shiny
Something meaty for the main course
That's a fine-looking high horse
What you got in the stable?
We've a lot of starving faithful
That looks tasty
That looks plenty
This is hungry work
[Chorus 2x:]
Take me to church
I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies
I'll tell you my sins so you can sharpen your knife
Offer me my deathless death
Good God, let me give you my life
No Masters or Kings
When the Ritual begins
There is no sweeter innocence than our gentle sin
In the madness and soil of that sad earthly scene
Only then I am human
Only then I am clean
Ooh oh. Amen. Amen. Amen.
[Chorus 2x:]
Take me to church
I'll worship like a dog at the shrine of your lies
I'll tell you my sins and you can sharpen your knife
Offer me that deathless death
Good God, let me give you my life
Right when it ended Alexa and Nya both broke into applause and whistles. Light just smiled and another compliment when it was done.
"I swear you should become a pop star!" Light smiled at me and I felt myself give a fake smirk.
"Hey do you have anything rock-ish?" Nya asked.
"So thats your favorite genre?" I giggled. Lex nodded in reply.
"Ok then lets see what I got..."
"How about this one? Its called Breaking the Habit. I wrote it about two weeks ago actually" I sugjested. I know that it was wrong to say I wrote these songs when really I only covered them but ya know, who gives a shit.
[Breaking the Habit] [By Linkin Park]
Memories consume like opening the wounds
I'm picking me apart again
You all assume
I'm safe here in my room
Unless I try to start again
I don't want to be the one the battles always choose
'cause inside I realize that I'm the one confused
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I know it's not alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit tonight
I wasn't able to listen to the 2nd half because I was interrupted by the familiar sound of a girl's voice.
"That is one of the worst songs I've ever heard" The girl named Maya came from behind the trees and bashed my song.
"Maya piss off!" Alexa shouted. Damn this kinda reminds me of the Arc 2 death note. Alexa is Mello. Nya is Matt. and Maya is Near but the only problem with this comparison is that Near wasn't an insufferable bitch.
"I wasn't talking to you Alexa!"
"My name is not Alexa! Its Lex!"
"Whatever Alexa this is why you don't have any friends!"
This was a huge hit for Lex because she took a step back and closed her eyes. Then I realized something. This girl was me. And that girl was Megan Norcia, my female bully. One day she told me the exact same thing.
"Maya Kayal why dont you go fuck off! And leave Touka ALONE!" Lex was shaking in sadness and fury.
"I'm not talking to you because I want to gosh" Maya was the classic stuck up bitch but why did she seem to be targeting me?
"So Touka wanna come with us, were going to the mall" At this Lex's hands sagged in defeat. I get it now! Maya was trying to make me her friend to get to Alexa.
"No thanks. You see im allergic to bitches who use people as tools of service" I used that line on Megan Norcia before I punched her in the jaw. Ahh memories.
Maya looked at me in shock. Clearly this has to be the first time she hasn't gotten what she wants.
"W-Well fine! Have fun hanging out with the vermin!" and with that she went back to tell the teacher. I don't give a fuck.
"Thank you so much Touka..." Lex hugged me in thanks. I was ok with it.
The rest of the week was a blur. It was the same routine. I go to school. Talk to Light. Go to First period. then after 2nd I go to third. I run the track. Then at Lunch I meet with Alexa and Nya. We go to the tree. We listen to music. and the rest I don't even comprehend. Its like I already know everything.
The only problem was that Watari picked me up every day. All the kids whisper and point at me. Thinking I was some rich girl.
I wonder how Ill do on the To-Oh entrance test?
~~~~End of Chapter 7~~~~
HOPE YOU ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER! It came out right after the last one because I was on a roll dammit! In this chapter I used three songs that all of which I don't own. Please support the original artists.
The songs in this chapter and the time where Light said that Mizuki should be a pop star is foreshadowing the next story I'm writing where the main character does just that. Stay tuned for it! I love all of you!
Fun Fact: Alexa, Nya, Maya, and Sara are all real people but Alexa is based off of me. Alexa isnt my real name AND IM NOT TELLIN U WHAT MY REAL NAME IS YA KIRAS! but Maya Kayal is a real person who bullies me throughout my life. Dear god I hope she reads this
