Chapter 7

The cherry blossom season is about to end. The streets are already flooded with beautiful pink leaves of the cherry blossom trees. It really is such a breath-taking sight especially today… I bet that they are already in full bloom. The morning breeze brushed past my face as I walked past the lovely foliage. The air is very refreshing and I just couldn't help but go outside and take pleasure in this rare event, besides you don't see these kinds of things every day.

This could also be the best time for me to enjoy the weekend, relax and take time to reflect on what has happened to me since the first day of school. It's been a month since I started studying in Yosen High and I honestly didn't think it would turn out be like this.

My mind was immediately flooded with those awkward memories that I experienced during my first couple of days of school. Especially that shower scene… Man, that chest of his was one of a kind… It was so toned and muscular… and his abs were… just….perfe- OKAY, I REALLY NEED TO STOP THINKING ABOUT THAT.

But I couldn't help myself… the thought of it keeps on repeating in my head over and over again… during that time I was just keeping my head low, trying not to look up in order to avoid seeing things that I would regret for the rest of my life. I just waited there for the whole time. I didn't even know why I did not leave ahead of him… My body was forcing me to stay… in which was very unusual for someone like me…

*flashback*

My heart is pounding at a very fast pace right now… every time I hear droplets of water hitting against the floor tiles of the room , it always makes my heart beat faster and my cheeks burn brighter.

"Darn that creepy giant, making me wait like this…" I muttered to myself as I crumpled the hem of my skirt.

I looked at my wrist watch and found out that it already has been five minutes since we stepped into the shower room. Right, he should be finished taking a shower…

I suddenly heard the faucet of the shower being turned and the sound of water tapping the tiles were gone in an instant.

"Kasu-chin…."

My heart skipped a beat after hearing him call me. I looked up not seeing anyone and hesitantly replied.

"y-yeah?"

"… could you bring me a towel?... I forgot to prepare it…." He said in such a lazy manner that it makes my blood boil… What does think of me? His personal assistant? There is no freakin' way I would bring him a towel… and there is absolutely NO way I am going near that cubicle…

"what? N-no way!" I snapped at him.

"…ngh…I'll get it myself then…" He answered back. I immediately heard footsteps going out of the cubicle and I bet it's going to my direction since the piles of towels are right beside me.

I heard the footsteps getting nearer. Is he seriously going to get the towel himself?Is he crazy? Considering the fact that he will be practically naked. My cheeks feel so hot right now…what should I do? I definitely do not want to give in to his commands but I don't want to see him in such a weird condition too.

The footsteps grew louder as it squeaked against the tiles. OKAY THIS HAS TO STOP

"S-Stop!" It shouted frantically. I breathe heavily and looked down. The footsteps stopped at once.

"D-don't you dare appear in f-front of me right now… especially -if you're not w-w-wearing anything..." I warned him, trying to sound tough…but I guess I just couldn't stop myself from stuttering.

"eh…but you won't give me a towel…" He retorted back as he continued walking.

OH GOD I COULD HEAR HIM GETTING CLOSER

"Besides… I know you wouldn't watch…."

"O-okay FINE, I will bring you a towel! Just go back to the cubicle!" I bolted while covering my eyes. Geez… why couldn't he be a normal guy who knows how to feel embarrassment…

I grabbed a towel and speed-walked towards the giant with one of my hand covering my eyes…

But then le wild banana peel appears…

"Kyaaaaa!" I practically squealed as I slip on it, sending the towels high up in the air.

~end of flashback~

"hey kasu-nii!~" A disembodied voice interrupted my thoughts. It was my twin sister, Hitomi.

"What is it this time hito-nii.." I replied as I rolled my eyes, not even bothering to face her and instead was looking at the blooming [1]sakura trees.

"Look who I have here!~" hito-nii cooed cheerfully.

*munch* *munch* *munch*

What's with that munching sound? I immediately averted my gaze to her but as soon as I saw her and the person she's with, my face turned into a scowl.

"Why did you bring him here?!" I said fiercely.

"eh? Erm… well I was at the anime store to buy some stuff…. But then he appeared and thought I was you…." She replied as she scratched the back of her head..

*munch* *munch* *munch*

"And considering that he called anime as cartoons and referred it as 'stupid' things, I would have skinned him alive, burned his flesh and offered it to Satan…" Hitomi continued as she approached me.

"But then I realized that he was your [2]Kareshi and since I was such a good sister, I spared his life." She finished while flashing me one of her bright and annoying ear-to-ear-smiles.

"So? That still doesn't answer my question" I stated while cocking one eyebrow at her.

*munch* *munch* *munch*

"*sigh* The point is Kasu-nii…. I'm leaving him to you before he badmouths anime again" she said with a glint of annoyance in her face. Hito-nii doesn't usually get at mad at people easily but when it comes to people saying bad things about anime… she is a monster.

"What? I'm not a babysitter-"

"So, I bid you good luck Kasu-nii!" Hito-nii said quickly before dashing away from me and out of my sight, therefore leaving me with the creepy purple-headed giant. How frustrating… even my own sister bailed out on me… she's so evil.

*munch* *munch* *munch*

"Will you cut that out!" I snapped at the remaining person. My temper is slowly wearing off…

*munch* *munch* *munch*

"I said stop that!" I growled at him. I raised my hand to swat the food way from his mouth but as I was about to do so, a piece of candy was shoved into my mouth.

"Stop fretting … enjoy the view…." He said in a lazy and sluggish manner. I blinked my eyes and got the candy off my mouth, glaring at him.

"I don't like candies... and what's more, you're usually selfish of your candies, so why are you giving me one?"

"Hito-chin bought these for me…" he casually replied. Woah, hito-nii? Buying candies for someone who doesn't appreciate anime? Now that's weird… I wonder if he forced her into buying it.

"hey, did you-"

"Let's go to the park…" He interrupted me while looking up to the cherry blossoms and at the same time munching on his candy… or I guess it's a biscuit? Heh.. I don't care…

"eh? What made you think of that?" I asked, giving him a questioning look.

"Nothing…I ….just want to…"

"Then just go there by yourself… and leave me alone will you? I'm trying to find peace here…. At least for once." I replied as I shoved my hands into my pockets. I turned my heel towards the opposite direction and started to walk away from him.

"But… I want you to come…" he said languidly. He wants me, to come? My heart suddenly beated faster. Why would he want me to come with him at the park? Doing so would only give me stares from people since he was a lot taller than me and they will probably mistake us as couples… I mean it is the peak of the cherry blossom season after all, I bet couples are doing some hanami[3]

"heh, don't make me laugh, I would never want to hang out with you.." I said as I faced him with cold eyes.

Darn it Kasumi…why do you have to be so cold? At least feel sorry for the guy or decline his offer politely.

"…souka[4]…" he said deeply and stared at the pavement.

"If it was Muro-chin…. Would you go?"

I could sense a glint of sadness in his voice. Is he upset because I turned down his offer?

"well… I guess Himuro-kun is a better companion..." I replied, still confused as to why he asked me that question.

"…."

"But, still I wouldn't go... Why are you asking that?"

"…"

Okay great, now I feel guilty…. Was I really that harsh? Maybe I should just go with him… I mean it's not like I have anything better to do…

"Okay I'll go with you… BUT JUST THIS ONCE"

There I said it…I just hope that nothing weird happens… But knowing that every time I'm with him, I'm always caught in a huge mess… I have a bad feeling about this…..

~end of chapter 7~

[1] "sakura" means cherry blossoms in English

[2] "Kareshi" means boyfriend in English

[3] "Hanami" means flower viewing in English

[4] "Souka" means 'is that so?' or 'I see' in English