Chapter 5

*BEE-BEEEEEP!*

The vehicle was coming closer and closer to me. My body felt stiff and I couldn't move it. Heck, even my eyes can't move since it was glued on the incoming truck that was about to hit me.

"Kasu-chin!" I hear the greedy giant call out.

It didn't really have an effect though; I was still as stiff as a rock. My entire body was frozen and this time, I couldn't close my eyes shut. I was just watching at the horror that was going to befall unto me… And I know that the result won't be pretty….

SAVE ME…. I thought to myself as I prepared myself for impact.

"WATCH OUT!" A disembodied voice suddenly called out.

"Wha-?" I managed to say as I felt my body move again. I averted my gaze to where the voice was coming from and…

"GOTCHA"

The next thing I knew was that I was pulled out of the way by someone on a bike. I really don't know how he did it but he somehow managed to get me on his bicycle. I think he scooped me from where I was standing with one hand and got me out of harm's way in just a split second.

*BEEPP-BEEEPPP!*

The truck passed right after we got out of the road. We barely made it out and I think I scraped my arm little… but it's no big deal at least we're safe.

I looked up at my so called "savior". Such a reckless guy, just who in the right mind would swoop in and save me like that? But then I realized that it was him…..

"H-himuro-kun?" I said shakily.

The black-haired guy stopped paddling on his bicycle and parked at the sidewalk. He looked at me with worried eyes and sighed.

"Seriously Nishino-san… You should really watch where you're going…"

"I-I…" I stuttered, finding the right words to say without embarrassing myself.

"It wasn't my fault, that greedy giant keeps on teasing me..." I stated as I got off his bike and dusted myself up.

OH GREAT.I face palmed myself… Really now, Kasumi? Putting the blame on another person again… I really hate myself right now.

Himuro eyed at my still shaking figure and got off his bike as well. He walked in front of me and grabbed my left arm. He inspected it closely and then stared at me with serious expression.

"what?" I said sternly, trying to pry my arm off. What's with this guy?

"Your arm is bruised." He said bluntly, referring to my left arm in which he held tightly. I looked at it for a second before looking back at him annoyed.

"Oh yeah? So what about it?" I said as I pulled my hand from his hold and crossed my arms at him…

"It doesn't matter anyway….. But thank you though… for saving me back there…" I said casually, trying to act tough while walking away from him, although, I know that he wouldn't accept that … He went closer to me, took my wrist and pulled me.

"It does matter… come, let me take you to the clinic…"

"It's not really necessary… I'm fine.. it's just a bruise and I'm fine by myself.." I stated, trying to decline his offer as kindly as I can.

"No you're not okay, let me take you to the clinic…"Himuro-kun replied as he pulled me again and grabbed my arm, prodding to let me go with him.

"Huh? Let me go… Really! I'm fine!" I retorted as I was trying to break free from him.

"Oi Muro-chin…." I heard someone say from behind as I felt someone hold my other wrist. Himuro-kun stopped and faced the person who has just spoken.

"hmn?"

"Let go of her… she doesn't want to come with you so don't force her…" The purple-headed giant said in a bored yet annoyed manner.

He started tugging my wrist and motioning me to come with him. I didn't know what to do, I was stuck in between the duo and I really didn't want to go with either of them.

"But seeing as you failed to save her, she must come with ME… she's much safer here with me." Himuro-kun retorted as he tugged unto my wrists harder.

"But I was the one who brought her here…. I SHOULD BE THE ONE TAKING HER TO THE CLINIC.."

"uhm… guys I'm fine…." I said trying to calm them down.. the aura was getting a little tense. Seriously.. What is with them?

"SHE SHOULD BE WITH ME SINCE I WAS THE ONE WHO SAVED HER…" Himuro answered irritatingly and TOTALLY ignoring my statement. He started to drag me towards his direction. A scowl was present in his features…

"Guys… STOP" I stated once more to stop their ruckus but then again, I was ignored.

"I SAW HER FIRST MURO-CHIN…..LET GO" The creepy giant pulled my wrist even harder this time. What's up with these two? My arms are starting to hurt And I'm starting to get pissed off….

Himuro-kun pulled my wrists even HARDER. I was feeling as if my limbs are going to tear of any moment now. I hissed at the pain, if this little act of their's goes on, then I'm afraid my bruise will get even worse… I have to stop this!

"It's not about who saw her first IT'S ABOUT WHO CAN KEEP HER SAFE-"

"STOP THIS CRAP!" I growled at both of them, roughly pulling both of my arms away from them.

I stared daggers at both of them while unconsciously rubbing my bruised arm. GEEZ, THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL ME… I really can't stand them….

"Nishino-san, does it really hurt? I'm sorry if I pulled you too hard.." Himuro-kun apologized when he saw me rub my arm. He started to approach me…

"ITS OKAY, just stop right there…" I said as soon as he took the first step.

"Look… I thank you for rescuing me back there Himuro-kun, but SERIOUSLY, I am fine. It's just a bruise, one simple bruise, on the arm, and it doesn't really hurt that much…"

"But-" he tried to explain but I interrupted him

"The bottom line is I don't want to go with any of you right now. So why don't we all just go our separate ways and go to school… BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO BE DARN LATE." I snapped at them.

I turned my heel and walked towards the direction of Yosen High… I'm REALLY tired of those irksome idiots… why are they following me anyway? It's so frustrating!

I stomped my feet in annoyance and mumbled things here and there… although Himuro-kun saved me back there, I was also complaining about his behavior…

"Uhh… Kasu-chin…." The greedy giant called me. What is it this time?

"WHAT?!" I said roughly as I faced him while raising a brow.

"School is this way…." He replied heedlessly while pointing to the opposite direction from where I was heading. Heat suddenly rose to my cheeks.

"I-I know that!" I said while fighting my blush from showing… Kasumi you idiot, you've embarrassed yourself… AGAIN… I hate you…

I immediately walked towards where he was pointing and glared at him. How could he be so blunt about this… I hate him as well….

~Le time skip~

Classes are finally over… I've never knew time could run this slow… but hey? It's finally done… Now all I have to worry is the club meeting, today is the day when I can finally come to the literary club as a full-fledged member…Seems like my left arm got a little better after a few hours. Good news for me, but right now, I'm so excited... I've been looking forward to this.

I race-walked as fast as I can towards the club room. I turned to a corner here and there… climbed a couple of stairs and voila! I'm here…. Good thing I didn't get lost…. Hehehe….

I gently placed my hand on the knob, turned it and…huh?

I turned the knob to the other side but it still wouldn't budge. Whaaa? Why isn't it opening? I turned the knob left and right more aggressively this time… Why isn't it budging?

"Ah, Nishino-san?" A sweet female voice called out. "What are you doing?"

I averted my gaze towards the middle-aged woman behind me. Oh crud, it's Mrs. Takanashi, our homeroom teacher…. I looked back at the door and notice a paper that says that the club meetings will be postponed until tomorrow…Just great, now I look like a burglar trying to break into the clubroom… I have such good luck don't I?

"Oh me? Ahahaha…. just nothing… I was just…. Checking if the door is broken! Ahaha…haha..ha…" I explained awkwardly while rubbing the back of my head.

"oh… I see…." Mrs. Takanashi replied with an unsure tone.

Pretty good job Kasumi, you have just embarrassed yourself a lot of times today… I really should work on my reasoning ability…

The teacher stared at me suspiciously for a moment but then continued to speak.

"Anyway Nishino-san, Why don't you bring these papers to Ms. Araki Masako. She's probably in the gym right now…" Mrs. Takanashi ordered as she handed me a pile of paper.

"Ms. Araki Masako?" I inquired while looking at our homeroom teacher with a confused expression.

"Yes, your P.E. teacher…"

Oh yeah… our PE teacher….. I've only met her once though…. I'm not yet familiar with her… but oh well ….Orders are orders…

I excused myself from Mrs. Takanashi and immediately went my way to the gym.

It didn't take long before I arrived at my destination. I opened the huge doors and worked my way inside. WOW, the gymnasium is bigger than expected. It looks cool… As I reached the basketball court I was greeted by the sight of seeing the basketball regulars in play,and that creepy giant must be here somewhere... If my memory serves me well, I remembered he told me that he was joining the Basketball club. I hope he doesn't see me or else-

*THUD*

A large noise echoed throughout the room as the ball bounced on the ground harshly.

"[1]Ts-tsuyoi…" I whispered in shock as I saw the purple-headed giant make a dunk shot with so much power that it completely overwhelmed his opponents, sending them down on the wooden floor… The giant suddenly stopped playing and turned to the door's direction.

"Ah… Kasu-chin… what brings you here?" the creepy giant stated as he noticed my presence. He then approached me and leaned closer.

"Do you have any candies for me?" He asked carelessly as he inspected the object I was holding

"NO, I didn't come here for you… And stay away! You're too sweaty!" I muttered irritatingly. Seriously, who does he think he is?

"Who's this, Murasakibara? Your [2]kanojo?" A guy who has a blockhead, rough facial features, heavy sideburns and eyebrows bickered from behind.

"Hm? Well I guess you could say that…" He replied nonchalantly. What!? Does he even know what he meant by kanojo?! Oh great, because of this I could feel heat rising to my cheeks….

"Hey! I'm not your kanojo!" I argued with him. Really? Does he really need to embarrass me in front of his teammates?

"Heh, your kanojo is cute Atsushi… I didn't really think you'd get one" A Chinese looking guy entered our conversation.

"Huh? Atsushi has a Kanojo? Let me see!" A whitish-blonde haired guy butted in. GREAT. Now I'm in a HUGE misunderstanding just because of that greedy giant…

"[3] Kawaii~… what's your name?"

"WHO THE HELL TOLD ALL OF YOU TO STOP PRACTCING?" a yell bolted up across the whole court. All the eyes in the room looked at the woman at the corner.

"Coach! Sorry we were just-"

"I don't need your petty reasons! Hurry up and run 50 laps now! ALL OF YOU!"

"HAI!" Everybody then left me alone. Okay, that was weird…. I better get this over with and leave.

"Uhm…etto.. Ms. Araki.." I started as I walked towards the middle-aged woman.

"Hm? And who might you be?" she inquired with a fierce tone…. This woman is scary.

"I'm Nishino Kasumi from class 1-A… Mrs. Takanashi wanted me to hand these over to you…" I said as I handed her the files.

"Finally, I've been waiting for this…" she said as she took the papers and read its contents.

"DON'T LET HER FOOL YOU! THAT'S ATSUSHI'S KANOJO!" someone shouted from behind. My body immediately stiffened. Why did they have to tell it to the teacher!

"You're Atsushi's kanojo?" the woman asked with a glint of interest in her eyes.

"Shaha please don't misunderstand…I'm-"

"HIS KANOJO!" another voice yelled from behind… OH GOD… STOP

"WOAH, well any girlfriend of Atsushi is most definitely welcome here!" the woman stated as she changed her expression.

"Haaa? Really Arako-sensei, I'm not his girlfriend!" I cried out, trying to clear the misunderstanding

"heh," the black-haired woman said as she smirked. "WELCOME TO YOSEN HIGH'S BASETBALL TEAM."

~end of Chapter 5~

[1] Tsuyoi means "strong" in english

[2] Kanojo means "girlfriend~ 3"

[3] Kawaii means "Cute"