KONATA's POV
"Do you really want to know?"-Kise asked for the third time.
/ "Yes I want to know! I want to know why you left me hanging!"-my voice rasied.
Kise inhaled again.
"I was given an oppprtunity for a modeling career in America.. With my sister's influence of course. I couldn't handle a long distance relationship so I decided to end it.. I didn't know that I'd be given a chance to return to this country.. If only I knew.. Then I wouldn't have done that.. But.. We never really know what happens in the future right?"-
I blinked two times, sinking his words in my mind. "S-so you choose your career over me?"-
Honestly, I don't know how I would feel.. It was a mixed emotion.
"I'm really sorry Konacci.."-he reached for my hand and held it tight. I'm trying my best to avoid his stares.
I pulled my hand away. "Well.. I guess it doesn't matter now. Thank you for your time.."-I stood up and grabbed for my bag.
Kise stood up as well.
"See ya"-I said pretending to feel okay even though the truth is I'm not. Then I turned around with my back already facing towards him.
"How about I'll take you home? Would that be okay?"-
"N-no.. I'll be fine.. And besides.. didn't you say you have a potoshoot appointment at 4?"-I turned around to face him again.
"Yeah well.. I cancelled it"
"W-why?"-that's something you don't hear everyday.. Him? Cancel something related to his career? Weh?
"Well.."-he snickered while rubbing and tilting his neck from side to side. "I thought I'd be able to spend time with you for much longer. But I guess not.."
My heart blustered and I'm pretty sure I'm blushing. But I did not let him notice it.
"Why?"-I raised my chin proudly.
He shrugged. "Can you just permit me to take you home?"
"If you say so. Whatever"-
And we started walking together.
He had his arm wrapped around my shoulder the whole time.
Honestly, If other people were looking, they'd probably think we're a couple.
Wait.. What am I thinking? *sighs*
I finally arrived home.
"Well thanks."-I uttered.
"Sure thing. Tell you're EIC I said hi"
"Wait a minute.. You should change your clothes.. Your still dressed up like a ninja"
Kise chuckled. "Nah I'm good.. I've always wanted to do a cosplay"-then he gave a 'Power Rangers' pose. Huehuehue.. Stupid Kise kun.
"Wooooah!"-he started to wail. I had that 'why-what's-wrong-with-you' look on my face.
"You finally laughed!"-he continued to wail while pointing his index finger at me.
O.O Wait.. I laughed out loud? Whew.. I thought I just laughed in my head.
"Ha~ Well anyways.. Have a great afternoon. And thanks for letting me walk you home"-he said while he pats my head.
It made me blush again. It's happening all over again /
"N-no need to thank me.. I should be the one thanking you for letting me take pictures of you.. F-for our club.."
Kise grinned. "Yeah sure thing.. As long as it's not a nude photo.. I'm always on the go"-
By that, I lightly punched his arm but I said 'sorry' afterwards.
Kise massaged his arm that I had just punched. "What did I say?"-he said while giving a fake sob.
"You can go now Kise kun"-I said.
"Okay bye.."
But he didn't walk away.. He just stood at his same spot he'd been standing at for the couple of minutes. And that goes the same to me.
I just didn't feel like getting inside the house yet.
Okay This is awkward.
To break the awkwardness I coughed. "Sooo... Bye"-I uttered.
"Yeah.. Bye"-he nodded but he didn't move.. Not even stepped backward.
I smiled at him saying 'you-really-should-go-now-Kise-kun'. I hope he got the message.
"W-wait.. Can I ask for a favor?"
I tilted my head. "Favor? What is it? As long as it doesn't involve any money.."
Kise chuckled. He grabbed his phone from his shorts' pocket. "Can I ask for your phone number?"
I got stunned by his 'favor'.
His asking for my phone number?! Like.. why?!
Before, I was the one who asked for his number (Tetsu'kun gave it to me). This time it's him who's asking for my number.. And he's doing it personally!
/ I feel really flustered right now..
In the end.. I gave him my phone number.
But I don't expect him to text nor call..
*Bzzzzzzz*
Oh shit! There's a text!
I quickly grabbed for my phone. Well it's not like I am expecting it's him.. Really.. I'm not.. Please don't judge me!
Fr. *unknown number*
"Hi! How are you?"
It's an unknown number.. (0) It's an unknown number! Surely it's from Kise kun! I just gave him my phone number and now this text from an unknown guy.. Ooooooh~ I'm sure it's him.
But again.. It's not like I'm hoping it's him.
Without hesitation I texted 'it' back.
To. *unknown number*
"Who is this?"
There.. I should pretend that I have no idea it's him.. I don't want him to think that there's a possibility that I still like him.. 'Coz really... I don't.
It took like 3 minutes before I recieved 'it's' reply.
Okay.. This sucks.
Fr. *unknown number*
"Surely I'm not Kise."
Is this for real? Or is he bluffing? Pfffft (=w=)
To. *unknown number*
"Ha-ha.. Very funny Kise kun.. I know it's you"
I'd be lying if I say I'm not at all disappointed to figure out that it's not him.
Fr. *unknown number*
"I'm not him. If you don't believe me.. Then let's meet now."
:O Okay.. So this is a prank text from a certain creep.. Bummer.
To. *unknown number*
"Listen creep! Stop texting me!
Ugh! I hate creepos!
Fr. *unknown number*
"Haha! You know me Suoh chan.. And I know you.. I know you very well"
:O Is this some sort of stalker?
Well.. I have a stalker.. Great..
I finally decided to call this creepo.. I'm sure he'd tell me who he is.
(Calling...)
"Hello?! WHO IS THIS?! LISTEN I DON"T HAVE TIME FOR PEOPLE LIKE YOU SO STOP TEXTING ME! PLUS I'M WAITING FOR SOMEONE ELSE's TEXT AND YOU"RE RUINING IT!"-I began yelling nonstop.
I heard someone laugh on the other line.
I just froze and I almost let go of my phone.
The laugh.. It was so familiar.
I swear I've heard it from somewhere before..
I just don't remember where and when.
[You're still a meanie Suoh chan.. Hahaha]
That voice.. I know that voice!
Think..
Think..
Think..
Think..
Finally it hit me!
I really do know this creep!
"S-shougo san?"-I uttered.
[Haha.. Correct.. I scared you didn't I? Hahaha]
"Damn you Shougo san! You really did! I thought it was a stalker or something! Or maybe a serial killer!"
Haizaki Shougo.. I met him at Teiko Middle School. He was in the last class.
He used to be part of the basketball team but he said he 'quit'.
He always try to steal my food during lunch time but Mido kun's always there to stop him.
We were never close but we talked often.. Well not 'talk' talk.. It's more of argue.. With full of cusses... And mocking.. And so on and so forth.
"Where did you get my number?"
[A stalker never reveals his secrets hahaha]
Pfft~ He's still annoying..
"You haven't change Shougo san.. You're still very annoying"
[You said you're waiting for someone else's text? Is it from Kise?]
I gulped.
"N-no.. Why in the world would I wait for that dumb ass' text?"
[Haha~ Whatever]
"Pffft"
[You should save my number now.. Or else]
"Or else what?"
[I'd eat you up]-and he laughed pervertedly.
:O "Ogh! SHUT UP SHOUGO SAN! YOU.. YOU PERVERT! DIE! DIE! DIE!"-and I hung up his call.
Ugh.. I sat at the edge of the bed and folded my arms together. Frowning.
How the hell did he got my number anyways? Did Kise give it to him?
Was this the real reason why he asked for my number?
*sigh* Figures..
That is why I should continue to ignore this stupid thing called 'it-must-not-be-named'.
I plopped my back on the bed while my legs hanging on the edge.
Last time I remebered.. Those two weren't on good terms..
Ugh that Kise! He should have told me that it was Shougo who's asking for my number and not him!
Why must he do that?! Why must he leave me hanging all the time?! Why is he doing things resulting for me to expect!
No.. It's not his fault..
It's my fault! Stupid me! STUPID ME! STUPID ME!
- - - - - - -The Next Day
"Oooooh!"-almost every girl member in the Newspaper club gathered around the computer which is showing the different photos of Kise that I took yesterday.
Their fangirl feels have been awaken once more.
"Well done Suoh'chan"-Riko, the EIC, patted me lightly on the back. "Those are pretty good pictures."
"Oh don't thank me.. Thank my camera"-I'll admit.. Her compliment made me flustered ^^)
Riko'sama chuckled.
"Helloooooo~"-someone was standing at the doorway.
All head turned to him.
Girls gasped in surprise.
"I-it's Kise kun! Kyaaah!"-one girl went hysterical.
Pffft~ I wish there were more boys in the Newspaper club..
"Oh.. Ryouta san"-Riko exclaimed and marched forward towards the door. "What brings you here?"
There was a towel hanging around his shoulders and he was covered in sweat.
"Well.. Oh Senpai"-he bowed his head as a sign of respect. "I excused myself from the practice 'coz I have to talk with Konacci for a bit.."-then he glanced at me.
*sighs* What does he want now? (=o=)
He gestured his hand to say 'Come-here'. Hesitant, but I still approached him.
"What do you want?"-I said in an irritated voice.
"Konacci.. I have something to ask you"
I folded my arms together. "If it's a date you want then forget it"-I don't know what came over me why I said that T^T
"Huehue.. Oh Konacci.."-he patted my head. "That's not what I wanted to ask you.."
Again.. Another one of my idiotic mistakes.
"Well what is it? Spit it out?! I have things to do!"-i respond, still in an irritated voice.
"I really had fun walking you home yesterday.. So.. Can I do it again after the club activities?"
O.O Wha-? Is he serious? Operation: Say NO.
"No."-I bluntly said.
"Eh?! Why not?!"-he cried.
"I'm meeting up with Midokun and Tetsukun later"-that was a lie. They're both busy with their basketball practices and stuffs.
"Please (O^O)"-he begged.
I wanted to say NO.. But then.. he started doing them puppy eyes..
/ Who can say No to puppy eyes?!
I nodded while releasing a deep sigh.
"Oh yeah! Thanks!"-he gave me another one of those bear hugs. "Jaa~ I'll head back to the gym now.. Kasamatsu senpai only gave me 5 minutes.. And well.. It seemed like I exceeded it.. I got lost on the way here hehe"
"Just go.."-I said coldly.
"Jaa ne~"-he winked at me and ran.
When I turned around, I noticed the heads hiding by the door frame.
"I know you guys were peeking."-I said and went back inside.
"Oooh Suoh senpai! I'm so jealous!"-said one of the first years.
"Yeah.. I wish I could hang out with Kise kun too.. He's sooo cute!"
And so their fangirl feels once again.
"What do you girls see in that guy anyway?"-our cartoonist, Hiroki, asked.
Exactly.. I agree with him.. What do they see in that guy anyway? Well on my case.. I was blinded by his awesome physique..
But I'm gonna tell you.. I'm way over that guy.. Way over..
/
"He's hot!"
"He's cool!"
"And he plays well!"
Hays.. I can't stand these little boy vs. girls kind of argument.. especially when what they're arguing is someone like Kise kun.
And so I decided to leave. I already asked permission from Riko'sama and she approved it.
I know I told Kise that i'll let him walk me home.. But i'm a girl who doesn't keep my word. huehuehuehuehue..
Plus, the more time I spend of him.. The higher the possibility that I'd go gaga over him again. And I'm scared it will happen.
Hey.. I'm just being honest here.
I headed straight towards the gate.
I saw a familiar figure outside. Well I could see his back but still he's familiar. He had this crownrow braid hairstyle.
I walked closer to him. Inch by inch I moved closer.
Then he slowly turned around.
My eyes widened and I lightly gasped when I saw who it was.
He greeted me with a smile.
"Hey..."-and gave me a peace sign.
"S-shougo'kun? W-what are you do-"-
"I'm here to see you"-and he flicked my cheek.
Wait.. wha-? He's here to see me? Why? Hmmmm~
"Well.. I figured.. You might have not believed that it was me who texted you last night.. And so to prove to you that it really was me.. I came all the way here. Surpise!"