I DO NOT OWN SHUGO CHARA, ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS, OR ANY LICENSED MATERIAL THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS STORY AND CHAPTER.
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Taking One for the Team
CHAPTER 4: Fine, let's be Buddhist
OUTSIDE SEIYO ACCADEMY MALE CHANGING ROOM
17:24 HOURS
I ran after Kukai and Nagihiko all the way to the changing room. If I had been watching them practice….all of them, I probably would've noticed how fast Kukai was. I managed to catch up just when he was about to open the door.
"NO!" I shouted. They both turned to look at me confused.
"U-um! There is an infestation in there!" I replied. Yes I know, stupid. But you try being under pressure while trying to stop two hot guys (one of them shirtless) from going into their changing room because your best friend and the school's hottest guy are in there being all emotional!
"No there isn't, we were just in there!" Kukai protested putting his hand back on the knob.
"YES THERE IS!"
"How would you know?" Nagihiko demanded.
"I don't," I said quickly. Okay now I said the wrong thing, "I mean I wasn't in there….b-but…."
"Someone else is?" Once again, Nagihiko asked a question that sounded more like a statement.
"Um…." I mumbled.
Then I noticed Kukai opening the door.
"NO!" I shouted running up to tackle him but it was too late the door opened. There it was.
Amu and Ikuto making out. Right In front of us, very graphically too.
Not to mention it was one of those sit-on-lap-hands –up-shirt-hair-messed-up kisses.
"There is no infestation in he- OH MY GO IKUTO!" Kukai shouted grabbing on to Nagihiko as if he had just seen a ghost.
"Oh, practice is over already?" Ikuto asked brining Amu closer to him even though she was already sitting on his lap with her legs around him.
"I do not want to know what happened…." Kukai muttered to himself.
"No need to say it out loud then," Nagihiko whispered. I was thinking the same thing.
"U-UM!" Amu gasped as she jumped out of his lap.
"Amu let's go…" I said awkwardly.
"What the heck!" Kukai shouted.
"What? You guys have seen me done worse…" Ikuto muttered.
"Yes but, Hinamori doesn't seem like that," Kukai said still in shock.
"she isn't," Ikuto said frankly, "And as of today, neither am I."
This time all three of us gasped.
"W-what do you mean?" Kukai asked.
"I got myself a girlfriend," Ikuto said with a wink. Me, Nagihiko, and Kukai all turned and looked at Amu in sync.
"Good job," I said emotionless giving her a blunt thumbs up, "Now, let's go."
"A-Alright!" Amu said waving goodbye.
"Tomorrow is Friday we have no practice," Ikuto said as I dragged Amu down the hallway, "So I won't see you!"
Amu stopped, so I did too. I turned around to see Ikuto making a sad face. Oh my gosh it's just a day!
"She can eat lunch with us!" Kukai suggested.
"Yeah, we eat on the roof no one ever comes up there," Nagihiko said. I flushed. I did….at break….hmm.
"Can I?" Amu asked me.
"You don't need my permission," I said to her quietly, "I'll be fine with Yaya,"
"Mashiro-san you are more than welcome to tag along too!" Kukai suggested. I blushed yet again.
"I-I'll think about it," I replied. I grabbed Amu and we walked down the hall as quickly as possible.
O.O.O.O
I awoke in my mom's bed an empty pizza box at my side and the TV was left on. This could only mean one thing: Mom went out last night, so I used her bedroom for my fun. I looked around hastily, but no mom was in sight. I sighed when I saw the time. I had six minutes to leave this place….and that was not nearly enough time.
I jumped out of her bed and ran into my room, I grabbed my uniform and went into the bathroom in a hurry. I exited soon after all dressed and as fresh as possible, my hair was wilder than usual, I ran into the kitchen an grabbed some toast and placed it in my mouth, as I was leaving I noticed my mother passed out on the couch, with her cell phone still pressed to her air.
Aww how cute…..
There are kittens on TV.
Anyway back to my mom….I couldn't help but notice her wallet sticking out from her coat pocket, and also couldn't help but notice the fact that I had no time to pack lunch, and I also couldn't help but notice that I had hands, that could take things….for example money….out my mom's coat.
It was for a good cause okay?
So I took some money and with toast still sticking out my mouth and my bag slung over my shoulder I ran outside. Once I did, I nearly had a heart attack.
"Yo," Ikuto greeted as he hung around my gate. Like some kind of cat sneaking around in the morning lurking around the empty streets. Wow, that was kind of deep.
"What the heck! Why are you here?" I asked ticked off.
"We're here to escort you to school, duh." Kukai said appearing out of...somewhere.
"Why?" I asked confused, I do not adapt to change very well.
"Because, there is a lot of suspiciousness about Amu and Ikuto's relationship," Kukai replied.
"But it just happened yesterday!" I said surprised.
"It just goes to show that nothing is kept secret in High school," Nagihiko added appearing out of…no fricking where. I swear he just teleported! And he scared the shit out of me.
"HOW MANY MORE IS THERE!" I shrieked.
"Just us three," Kukai answered grinning.
"Fine, fine, just tell me about this 'suspiciousness' on the way." I gave in getting ready to dash.
"We have to pick up Amu," Ikuto informed me.
"What! This late?" I asked even more irritated.
"It's best we arrive late," Nagihiko advised, "So less people well see us."
"Oh," I muttered, "Well can't argue with that logic,"
"This is only temporary," Ikuto said to me as if he knew how uncomfortable I was.
"It's not our fault we are so gorgeous," Kukai beamed, "Girls just get so worked up every time someone gets close to us,"
"Yeah they get vicious," Ikuto added nonchalantly.
"They would do bad things to both you and Amu for just coming to our practice," Kukai informed.
"Bitches," I grumbled trudging along the street.
They explained everything a bit more to me and soon we arrived at Amu's place. She was standing outside leaning on the gate; she was probably there for a long time. You want to know how I can tell?
Because she was sleeping.
Who the hell sleeps standing up? Anyway, Ikuto got really excited when he saw that sight. Kukai and I flinched.
"Ikuto," Nagihiko cringed, "What is with that inappropriate expression of yours?"
"Nothing really," Ikuto replied, He picked up Amu and slung her over his shoulder, "Let's go."
"Hey Ikuto, do you know what that looks like?" I asked slightly worried, "If Amu's dad is home right now, you better pray that he isn't looking out the window!"
"What kind of person is he?" Kukai inquired.
"Protective," I replied, "Overly protective,"
"So? A team of Rhino's couldn't separate me and Amu!" Ikuto argued as he began to walk away from her house.
"No one said they could, Ikuto." Nagihiko muttered. I bursted out laughing. I am sorry, but Nagihiko isn't too bad at being funny.
"Shut up, Nadeshiko." Ikuto hissed. Nagihiko turned to stone.
"Ikuto!" He shouted as he flushed red.
"Who?" Me and Kukai said at the same time.
"NO ONE!" Nagihiko roared.
"O-Okay!" We stammered.
"Huh? What? Ikuto! Put me down!" Amu squealed finally awaking from her slumber.
"Why should I?" Ikuto teased, "You're mine now…."
"OH you guys! Seriously, shut up. GROSS!" Kukai shrieked.
"Yeah get a fricking room," I added.
Not too long after we arrived at school, Ikuto put Amu down after a while; and by while I mean, a long we're-so- in- love session.
No one was outside. So far so good. But the moment we entered the school, we put our shoes in our shoe lockers then went into the main hallway to get to our classes when….
"Tsukiyomi! Souma! Fujisaki! Mashiro! Himamori!" A very nerdy sounding voice shouted, it appeared to be Nikaidou-sensei.
"Who?" Amu muttered annoyed.
"I think that's you, Amu." I joked. She pouted as usual.
"It's Hinamo-"
"Why aren't you guys at morning assembly?" He demanded. We all sweat dropped.
"What morning assembly?" Ikuto asked slightly pissed off.
"The one that was just announced, Ikuto." Nikaidou replied irritated as well. His whole voice changed. Only I and Amu seemed fazed by this though. He suddenly seemed more….masculine? Also his glasses didn't look so crooked. In fact they had that whole 'shine' effect when he pushed them up. Also he called Ikuto by his first name.
"We just arrived Sensei," Ikuto explained.
"Well then you are late," Nikaidou-sensei continued still in his scary state, "I have no choice but to escort you all to the auditorium,"
"But everyone will see us!" Kukai whined.
"Should've thought of that as you guys slowly strolled into school today, Kukai." Nikaidou hissed.
"Come on coach," Nagihiko said with a dazzling charming smile. Wow he is such a butt kisser. Wait coach? Oh I see now, he is their coach. A clumsy teacher like that!
"No exceptions," He stated, "Now come along,"
"Yes sensei," We all sighed too afraid and weak to say anything as we all followed him down the hall.
O.O.O.O
SEIYO ACADEMY AUDITORIUM
09:00 HOURS
"Therefore, if Seiyo academy wins this game, we will compete with the entire country!" The principal concluded and everyone cheered, "I want to see the utmost support from all of you!"
Unexpectedly, Nikaidou interrupted their cheering by walking on stage (Clumsily) and whispering into their principal's ear. That was when our doom started.
"Well it appears that we have a few tardy students who think they can just come and go as they please," Mr. I'mdefinitelyafag (The principal, as I call him) said smashing his fists into the podium, "Bring them out, Nikaidou,"
So, Me, Amu, Ikuto, Kukai, and Nag-evil, all marched onto the stage….together. Bring on the gossip. Cue Utau shriek. Signal the text messaging. Bring out the name calling….and….ACTION!
Congratulations, you are about to witness the biggest tale of the summer!
Who Killed Mashiro Rima?
Staring: Yours truly.
Because you see, unlike Amu, I have no big strong hot boyfriend to protect me from the likes of the three sleazy mice. Which you can probably guess is Utau, Lulu, and Saaya. But, look on the bright side, at least we don't have to be sneaky anymore, 'Cuz everyone already knows we are all friends. Thank God, I definitely needed that (Hear the sarcasm?).
"Seiyo Academy, is a prestigious, dignified school. Therefore coming late is unacceptable, care to explain why you are late?" Mr. I'mdefinitelyafag asked us. All of us flinched at the same time, the whole school fell quiet.
Gosh, isn't he overdoing this!
"Well if none of you are talking I'll just choose," He said angrily, oh crap. Nagihiko opened his mouth to say something but Mr. I'mdefinitelyafag glared intensely and Nagihiko closed his mouth.
Oh please God, don't let him pick Kukai.
Anyone but Kukai.
Even Amu, just not Kukai.
I'm begging you, God, just do this one favor for me.
"You there, Souma Kukai, why are you guys Tardy this morning?"
Oh fuck. You know what? I'm gonna go Muslim, next time I'll pray to….Allah?
"U-Um Well you s-s-see…." He stammered with blush lighting up his face, he scratched the back of his head awkwardly, "We just….w-we just….OH YEAH! You see….Ikuto is dating Amu….so we…."
GASP!
The entire school just went through a panic attack. Although that meant danger for Amu and I, it was pretty Damn funny, especially when Utau and Lulu choked on their gum, and Saaya just swallowed her's whole and started freaking out. Then they got a detention for chewing gum during assembly.
If Allah found out I just turned Muslim, then that must be my 'welcome to Islam' gift.
"Y-Yeah…." Kukai continued, "So, we decided we would walk to school with Amu and her f-f-f-friend, Rima. Amu lives far away from t-t-the school and our houses, so it took us a long t-t-ime, and so we all ended up here!"
"I see….so does Hinamori always arrive late, since she is so far away?"
"N-No….this time she overslept and m-missed….her train…..? No! I change my mind! She m-missed a ride with her parents! Because…..they give her a ride to school daily!" Kukai said almost excitedly he had a huge satisfied grin on his face he turned to Ikuto and gave him big thumbs up.
Why? Why couldn't he pick me?
O.O.O.O
ON THE ROOF
12:34 HOURS
I am so pissed. I have to eat lunch with Nag-Evil, Ku-High (because he always acts fricking high) and of course, Iku-show (As in show off, with his stunning good lucks and hot body).
Hiding up on the roof, so Utau doesn't claw our eyes out with her French manicure.
"So any ideas?" Nagihiko asked after a way too long awkward silence.
"About?" Kukai asked absentmindedly as he stole a piece of food out of Ikuto's homemade bento box or should I say…Amu-made bento box.
"Our situation," Nagihiko replied, "I mean we can't just hide up here forever,"
"I can if Amu's here," Ikuto cooed. Amu blushed slightly and continued consuming her lunch.
"That's not practical," Nagihiko snapped and sighed, "Guys seriously, we'll have to come up with something soon!"
"Well," I said speaking up, "If we all praise Allah then we can use our WTIG to our advantage!"
"Our World Trading and Investment Group?" Amu asked furrowing her brow.
"No….." I said weirdly, "Our Welcome To Islam Gift, and how the fuck did you know that?"
"Do you pay attention in financial literacy?" Amu asked me slightly contemptuous.
"I don't take that class," I grumbled.
"All second years take that class….."
"Amu just shut up! We can get to the bottom of that some other time…. right now we are having a serious discussion!" I snapped.
"It's not serious when you guys keep suggesting unserious things," Nag-evil grumbled.
"I suggested the WTIG!" I said in my defense.
"my point exactly,"
"It's real! I swear, the moment I gave up in God, and praised Allah, Utau and Lulu choked, then got a detention." I bragged.
"Wasn't that after Kukai said the thing he shouldn't of?" Amu asked emphasizing shouldn't.
"Yes, I was praying to god that the principal wouldn't pick Kukai, and when he did I just gave up,"
"Oh, I see…."
"Seriously," Nag-evil spoke up again, "We have to do something we can't just take refuge on the roof every lunch and break! I mean, what we are supposed to do during practice! The big game is coming up, and we all have practice on Monday! If we can win this we will represent the territory than compete with the whole of Japan!"
"So, I don't know why you guys are freaking out," I grumbled, "If anyone freaking touches me I'll cut their sorry asses,"
"What about Amu?" Ikuto asked glancing at his little strawberry.
"I'll protect her, she is my best friend! Besides I don't see what is so wrong with two people who are clearly head over heels for each other dating. Amu is pretty and she is far from unpopular, you are hot and the coolest guy in school I think it's the perfect fit," I replied.
"I guess it could work, for now let's just pretend like nothing happened, and we did nothing wrong," Nagihiko suggested.
"We didn't," I added earnestly, "plus, I still think we should all go Muslim,"
"That," Nagihiko began looking at me like I was psycho, "is a sacred religion, that requires whole-hearted commitment, and strict practices,"
"Fine let's be Buddhist,"
"You have serious issues," Iku-show mumbled.
"So do you, pretty boy." I glared, "And why are you all over Amu! She's mine! So don't push your luck! If you do anything to her, I'll take her back in the blink of an eye!"
"Possessive, aren't you?" Nagihiko commented curtly.
"She was worse in elementary," Amu mumbled.
"So….you guys….we know what to do about practice, but what about after the game party?" Kukai inquired.
"What…?"
"Oh, Rima, Amu, you guys probably don't know about it, or Nagihiko….." Ikuto began to explain, "After every victory all the cheerleaders, and everyone on the team go out for karaoke until midnight, then we all sneak into the school and have a party on this very roof,"
"Sounds fun," Nagihiko commented. It did.
"It is! We light fireworks and get drunk!" Kukai exclaimed grinning like an idiot.
"How fun," I retorted.
"Anyway, how are we supposed to act then? Plus, Utau will be at her peak. We won't be in school….no teachers…no boundaries." Kukai reminded, "God, she is such a bitch."
"Underneath all her vulgarity and bitchness, she is a lot like you, Kukai." Ikuto replied.
"What! Never!" Kukai growled.
"How do you know?" I asked Ikuto.
"Oh, we go way back. Anyway, she loves a good challenge just like Kukai, energetic and loud when she isn't supposed to be, and definitely rash."
"That's Kukai for ya" Amu added laughing.
"Well, to answer your question we will just act normal yet again, and if Utau tries anything we'll just have Ikuto handle it," Nagihiko replied.
"Well, okay." Kukai agreed. We all nodded in agreement, and then the bell rang.
O.O.O.O
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