KONATA's POV

I'm currently at the school cafeteria eating lunch. Hachiko, a girl from my class, which is also a close friend of mine, is with me. I was eating regular junk food while she eats her Mom's bento.

A week had already past since the first day. Fortunately, everyone in our class forgot about what Kise said when he first saw me.

"I still can't believe you had that past with him"-Hachiko was talkig while her mouth's full. I found it rude so I 'shushed' her. Okay so everyone except her forgot.

She gulped her food and then continue to spoke.

"Why'd you break up anyway?"

"It's a long time Hachiko.. And besides.. I've moved on already"- but of course.. That was half truth and a half lie.

Yeah I think I've moved on.. But everytime I see him.. The exact feelings that I kept on feeling during Junior high starts to awaken.

So I don't know anymore.. But even so, I'll do my best to fully erase it.

And for now.. I'll do my best to ignore it.

"Kise's such a good guy.. And an amazing player too!"

Haay.. Yeah.. He's a good player.. A good player indeed.. (=.=)

And speaking of the devil.

"Kise kun!"-we heard a girl shout. Both Hachiko and me turned our heads to were the shout was coming from.

We saw the girl with a pigtail hair handing something to Kise. And Kise gladly accepted it.

Pffft.. Whatever..

To our surprise, we both noticed him looked at our direction.

He waved at us and started to walk towards us. Hachiko was obviously flatteresd.

"H-hello Kise'kun"-the latter greeted with a wide grin.

"Hello girls"-he flashed the sweetest smile ever. The last time I saw that smile was.. when.. Oh you get the point.. Please don't make me say it ToT

"W-want to join us?"- said the stuttering Hachiko.

Oh please No.

"Oh I would love too girls but.. I'll be joining Kasamatsu'senpai and the others today."

Oh Thank God.

"Oh okay then.. See ya.."

I didn't bother to look at him. I don't want to have an oppurtunity to stare at those wonderful eyes again..

Aaargh! Why do I keep complimenting his features!

I know he's gaze was on me. I could see it on with my peripheral vision. But I pretended not to notice. Until he spoke.

"Hey Konacci?"-he poked me on the forehead. Three times while repeating the word 'Konacci'.

It made me feel really annoyed. And so to make him stop..

"Oh Kise'kun.. I didn't notice you were there!"-I faked a chuckle.

Hachiko raised an eyebrow. She stared at me with the face saying 'seriously-that's-all-the-excuse-you've-got?'.

Kise rubbed the back of his neck. "Really? Am I really that good at copying now that I've even acquired Kurokocci's lack of presence?"

Hachiko was obviously puzzled. "Who's Kurokocci?"

Oh that's right! She has a hard time remembering him.. Well I've introduced her to him before but because of his lack of presence, she keeps on forgetting his name.

"Remember that guy who made you choke your sandwich because you thought you had seen a ghost?"

"Yeah"-she answered.

"That's Kuroko."

HAchiko snapped. "Oh! That creepy ghost guy!?"-her voice raised.

Kise and I nodded.

"Anyways.."-Kise sat beside me so I had to move farther to the side.

Hmph.. I thought he'd be joining his teammates? Then why is he sitting beside me?

"How is he? Oh And Midorimacci too? How are they? I want to see them.. I've seen the others already except for them"

"They went to different schools"-I plainly answered.

"Oh? Why did they choose to go there and not here?"

I was about to answer but then we were interrupted by two girls who just approached us.

"Kise kun.. This is for you"-the fat one shyly handed Kise a blue colored bento.

"And this is for you"-the one with braces also handed a bento to him.

Kise accepted the two bentos puzzlingly.

Afterwards, the two girls walked away giggling.

"Haaaaaish"-he sighed. "That's the sixth one today. This is five"-he pointed the blue bento. "And this is six"-he pointed the second bento.

Hachiko choked. "Six bentos in one day?! Wow! You really are amazing Kise kun! I should start calling you Kise sama!"

Kise chuckled while waving his hand in opposition. "Oh there's no need really"

"Then can I have one of those six?"-Hachiko pleaded.

Kise rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry Hachikochi.. I already promised the senpais I'd give the bentos to them"

"Oh"-Hachiko sighed in dismay.

"Oh c'mon HAchiko.. You just ate.. Don't tell me you want to eat again?"-i glanced at her bento and it was already empty. Whew.. This girl really is something.. She reminds me of someone from my class in Teiko. He's a purple haired guy and is extremely tall.

And then.. Four guys arrive. They're the 'basketball club senpais' Kise was talking about earlier.

Their team captain, KAsamatsu kun, flashed a smile towards me and greeted me cheerfully. "Oh hey Suoh chan"

I smiled back at him.

"Oh! So you guys know each other ey?"-Kise asked puzzlingly.

Kasamatsu kun nodded. "Don't tell me you forgot that her uncle's our coach?"

Kise snapped his fingers as if realizing something. "Oh yeah! That's right! Almost forgot!"

And within a minute or so, All five of them squeezed in our table.

"So Suoh chan.. Ryouta here said you two go way back.."-the one with the name 'Kobori' uttered.

I bit my lower lip while half frowning. / I did not utter any response. It's better to keep it safe.

"No wonder the coach knows him too well."- said while grimacing.

/

"Oh Okay. Now I'm feeling a little bit out of place"-Hachiko said chuckling. It was obvious that it was a frantic chuckle. "Doesn't anybody notice I'm here?"

All five, excluding Kise, all gazed at my friend. "O-oh! There's someone else here!"-one of them gasped as if it was a shock.

So they didn't notice her huh? Whew.. Kind of reminds me of Tetsukun..

Speaking of.. I haven't contacted them for a week now.. And I haven't told them the bad news.. That Kise's here.. And that.. We're actually friends..

I still find it frustrating though.. And irritating..

We're not really friends friends.. And I make sure that he feels the aura which says 'I-HATE-YOU!'.. BUt I guess he's still that dense to not get the message.

"Neh Konachi"-Kise called out in a whisper. I reluctantly looked at him and I got caught up within his golden eyes. Luckily, I was able to look away as fast and as safe as I can. I felt my heart thrump weirdly. I placed my hand over my chest. I could feel it's fast beat.

I inhaled deeply and released the air with one deep sigh.

"Are you okay Konata chan?"-Hachiko asked. Her eyebrows raised and she was tilting her neck. The others were also looking at me puzzlingly.

/ My face started to feel warm. I shook my head while waving my hands. "I-i'm fine! Don't judge me!"-I was unaware that I had slammed both my hands on top of the table.

I really hated it when I go blushing every time my eyes get locked to his. I don't want to go head over heels with him again. I don't want to experience the pain that I felt the last time I saw him.

I swore that it would be the last time he'd ever hurt me..

But then again..

Why?

Why the blushing?

/ No.. I'm not blushing..

I should stop myself from thinking about all these nonsense.

And lastly, I stood up. "I-I should go back to class now.. Ha-hachiko.. Let's go"-I grabbed Hachiko's wrist and left the scene.

When we got back at the classroom, Hachiko crossed her arms while frowning at me.

"What's with the face?"-I asked.

"What was that all about Konata chan? I mean that was really rude! I was about to flirt with Moriyama'senpai you know?!"-she began complaining.

As usual I ignored her. At least I know that I did the right thing.

Hachiko flirting is way worse than getting flustered towards an ex-turned-friend.

"Hey do you think Kise has his phone number?"-Hachiko asked again.

"I don't know.. You shouldn't be asking me.."-I returned to my seat not minding Hachiko doing the 'pout-face' again.

After class, we went straight to our club activities. Did I forgot to mention I'm already a member of the Newspaper club? I'm their new photographer! ^_ _^.

There was nothing much to do actually. The editor-in-chief was not around but she left us some articles to read. She wants us to think of new ways to enlighten our school paper.. Says she wants to give the paper a new taste this year.. And thus, she made us read all these articles, hoping we'd come up of idead and so on.

After club activities, I went straight home.

By around 6:30, I recieved a text. And yes.. It was from my beloved bestfriends.. Tetsu kun and Mido kun.

They were just checking out on me again. Asking me if I'm okay..

*sighs* I guess I don't have to tell them the bad news anymore.. It seems like they already know.

I dropped my back on the bed and stretched my arms sideways.

I took a deep long breathe and closed my eyes.

But the moment I did, his image was the first thing that flashed in my mind. I immediately opened them. I clutched my hands over my head and ruffled my own hair.

Why?! I shouldn't be thinking about that idiot! /

a/n: Hello.. It's me again ^_ _^ How is everybody so far? Continue to spread, comment, and vote as well.. I'd highly appreciate that! ^_ _^