"The latecomer transfer students, Ogami Rei and Kylie, huh?" During break, everyone chattered among themselves. Their curious eyes were rested on the pair of siblings( Of course, it was just a cover). Rei had his eyes on his cell phone while Kylie was composing a song on her music book.
"Did you see that? I've never seen that type of cell phone before!" One of the girls exclaimed.
"That? Is that the computer-incorporated one that's usable anywhere in the world"
"It seems that the siblings have been in many countries now and they're fluent in many languages. His sister is a genius who had jumped many levels when she was at the age of 8 and she is a music prodigy. She already achieved a degree in both music and science 2 years ago and it appears that she came here so as to spend more time with her brother. They must have a very close relationship." The girl who had been talking to Sakura just now was now babbling incessantly.
"Wow! As expected from the info-breaker, Aoba! Aoba, what's with his glove?" A girl asked.
"Oh, that? It looks like the teachers don't know much about it either. Maybe he's hiding a scar or a burn?"
"Ogami!" Sakura suddenly shouted, scaring everyone. It was suddenly so quiet that one could hear a pin drop onto the floor. Kylie, who was so engrossed in her composing, dropped her pen at her voice and looked up.
"Oh my… this… Sakura is showing interest in men?" All were shocked. They had never seen Sakura shout the name of the opposite gender with so much feelings before.
"She's already going to confess her love?" A boy exclaimed.
"I have something to talk to you, the both of you in private. Come with me for a second." Sakura walked over to the both of them, and there was no doubt, an authority in her voice.
"If she's going to confess her love, why bring his sister along? Ah! I know! She must have known that the siblings are very close! She probably wanted to get his sister's approval too!" A girl announced. Rei looked at Kylie, but she only smiled. I don't know why, but she must have seen this coming. I'll ask her later, Rei thought.
Both nodded and stood up. By then, words had spread around the school and everyone had gathered to hear what Sakura had to say, only that they couldn't really hear what they were saying.
"So… what business do you have with us?" Rei asked once they were outside. Kylie just stood there, knowing that Sakura was probably directing this more to Rei than to her. She decided to just keep quiet unless Rei really needed help in handling this matter, but she was confident in him.
"I shall ask you straightforwardly. You two were there in the Takemi Park last night, weren't you? I'm sure I saw the both of you there…What were you doing?" Her eyes blazed, and one could not miss the hard edge in her tone.
"Last night…you say? We were doing our part-time jobs last night." Rei replied nonchalantly and smoothly, as though he had said it many times.
"Doing your part time job? Then let me ask you this…The glove on your hand. Isn't it hiding the burn you received when you burned those people at the park?" Sakura's eyes were trained on Rei, and the atmosphere was tense. Still, Kylie didn't speak a word. She was confident that Sakura would soon stick to them, based on her personality. Well, perhaps more to Rei. She wanted them to speak more to each other. Sakura might be the key to what they were trying to do. She widened her eyes when Rei removed his glove, revealing a flawless hand. Sakura's eyes were filled with surprise.
"When I was a kid... I injured my hand, and to prevent it from happening again, that person gave it to me. That's why I have it on." Rei explained.
"That is all?" Sakura asked, as if not believing him.
"Yes, of course. Sakurakouji-san! Nii-chan never lies!" Kylie smiled, saying softly. Just then, Ogami's wallet dropped out and revealed a picture of him carrying Kylie and having fun with a group of friends at a farewell party. Sakura picked it up.
"Ah… my friend gave it to me before we left. It's kind of embarrassing but I couldn't throw it away." he smiled somewhat sheepishly while explaining while Kylie just stared at it. She felt something rise up to her chest, and it wasn't a good feeling. What was it again? Sadness. Yes, it was sadness. Only she and Rei knew that the both of them in the picture were real. Technology had became so advanced that by photoshopping, the party and the background could become so real. It was the life that she envisioned but could never have.
"Sakurakouji-san, can we be friends? I want to get along with my classmates. Nii-chan feels the same way too." Sakura looked up as she returned the wallet to Rei, staring into those big, innocent violet eyes. For the first time, she opened her mouth but couldn't seem to reply that child-like character of the girl.
"If there is nothing more, my sister and I will go first. Excuse me, Sakurakouji-san." Rei said smoothly and bowed. Tugging kylie's hand, the both of them disappeared out of sight. He walked and walked until they disappeared from everyone's curious gazes and into a deserted hallway.
"Rei, are you alright?" Kylie asked, concerned.
"Yes. Kylie, what do you know about her? You seemed to have seen this coming." He asked.
"Ah… I can't tell you yet Rei. The time is not ripe yet, soon everything will come to light. But please know that I wasn't joking when I asked to be her friend." Kylie said.
"Kylie, just what are you doing? It'll be good if you just let me in a little into your mind. I never know what you're thinking." Rei sighed.
"She's different, Rei, and special too. She'll change who you are, you'll see. You'll get to know her better, I promise. Until then, I'll be at your side to guide you along. " She paused, her eyes serious.
"Kylie?" He couldn't understand half of what she said. He didn't understand what was going on. Guide me along? He thought, shouldn't I be the one to take care of her?
"Nothing. You'll know in the future. Let's get back to class then, shall we?" She reverted back to her child-like form, skipping down the hallway with all forms of seriousness disappearing without a trace, leaving Rei to ponder about her words.
Sometimes…no, most of the time, he really didn't understand her at all, even if the both of them had been living together for five years. No, not at all.