Chapter 3: Accusations
Cat- Hiya! I decided to post on this very specific day because...today's my birthday! I'm 15 now, but I don't feel any older XD Except when my friend calls me an old lady cause I'm older than her...eh whatever. Enjoy :3
The principle's office had an eerie feeling to it. There was black everywhere. The walls are black, the carpet is black, even the principle is wearing black. The silence was broken when she said, "Now that you're here, let's begin."
"But kitttyyy! Why can't weeee?
"Cause I'm not ready for that."
"But it'll be fun! Just me and you, alone...
"...Fine. But on one condition. You help me finish my project."
"Deal!"
"I'm gonna regret going on a date with you." (AN- Shame on you, you dirty minded people XD)
Ichigo and Kisshu were sitting in class working on their projects. Ichigo was turned around facing Kisshu, receiving nasty and evil glares from all the girls around them. Every now and then, Lettuce would sneak worried glances at the pair.
To Ichigo's dismay, they would all have to present their projects in front of the class when they were done. With her biggest fear being public speaking, it was going to be a difficult task.
Ichigo and Kisshu finished just as the teacher said, "Alright class, times up. Lets start presenting. Hana, you can go first."
The teacher went through the entire class list with only Ichigo left. Kisshu presented his project perfectly; never stuttering once. Ichigo's glossophobia was kicking in. She was visibly trembling, and small beads of sweat formed on the back of her neck. Then she was called to go up.
Ichigo got up from her desk and walked to the front of the class. She slightly tripped over her feet, but she hid it well. She reached the front of the classroom and turned around to face her peers. She let out a shaky breath and opened her mouth to say something, but no words came out. She tried again, and successfully muttered the words, "I-I d-did my p-project o-on..."
"What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Ichigo looked up from he intense gaze on her shoes and discovered that the owner of the voice was none other than Kisshu. When they locked eyes, Kisshu smirked and winked at her. Ichigo dropped her project onto the floor, still holding her gaze. After a few seconds, tears sprung into her eyes and she ran out the classroom. She ran through the halls aimlessly as her eye color began to fade.
What Ichigo didn't realize was that Kisshu followed her. He was worried about the red-head, though he wouldn't admit it.
He ended up following her to an abandoned room. "Ichigo?" Kisshu called. His voice echoed throughout the room as Ichigo slowly turned around. Instead of their normal chocolate brown, her eyes were an icy blue color.
At first, Kisshu was startled with a surprised look on his face, but it soon turned emotionless. "Ichigo, what's wrong?"
"Stay the hell away from her!" A demonic voice yelled.
Kisshu's face had just a hint of confusion. "Who are you?"
"That's none of your damn business. What's important I that I know who you are, Ikisatashi Kisshu. I know what you're planning to do with her, and I will not let that happen!"
Kisshu smirked. "It's too late to protect her now. She's already hooked onto me."
"She won't be if I tell her what you're planning."
"That wouldn't be wise."
"And why not?"
"Because you would break her heart. Then she would be vulnerable against everybody and she wouldn't be able to protect herself."
'Ichigo' froze. She didn't want 'her' to have a broken heart. That would break 'their' trust and 'she' would be even more resistant to 'her' than she is now.
Without a word, 'Ichigo's' eyes turned back to normal and she fell unconscious. Kisshu ran to her and picked her up. He then carried her to the nurses office.
Ichigo slowly opened her eyes to meet a blue-painted ceiling. The room was unfamiliar to her, so she sat up on the bed she was laying on and looked around. She realized that she was in the nurses office.
She looked forward and noticed Kisshu was sitting in a chair against the opposite wall with his eyes closed. "K-Kisshu?"
He slowly opened his eyes and looked at her. "Finally awake?"
"Why are you here? What happened?"
"You tell me. The last time I talked to you, you're eyes were blue and your voice was different."
Ichigo sighed. It had happened again. The last time this happened was when she was three and two girls, Moe and Miwa, bullied her.
"I don't want to talk about it here." Ichigo finally said.
"Ok, we'll talk about it on our date." Kisshu said as he winked at her. Ichigo sighed again. Then she remembered what he said to her before she blacked out. "Wait, why were you being so mean to me earlier when I was presenting?"
"I was just trying to lighten up your mood with a joke. You were so tense and nervous and I wanted to help." Kisshu lied. There was a deeper reason as to why he said what he said. But he wasn't going to tell her that. Otherwise, it would ruin his plan.
"Momomiya Ichigo? Ah, you're awake." Ichigo and Kisshu turned their heads toward the speaker. It was the nurse.
"Are you feeling better?" The lady asked.
"Hai, sorry for the trouble." Ichigo answered.
"Ah, it was no trouble at all. Kisshu here helped me take care of you when he brought you here." Kisshu slightly turned pink. Wait. Why am I blushing? I never blush! He thought.
"So, the principle called and she wants you in her office." The nurse said.
"Okay, arigato. Kisshu, can you walk with me to the office?" Ichigo asked sweetly.
"Hmph...Fine. Come on." Kisshu said. Then he led her to the office.
The principle's office had an eerie feeling to it. There was black everywhere. The walls are black, the carpet is black, even the principle is wearing black. The silence was broken when she said, "Now that you're here, let's begin."
"So, from what I heard, you kicked Mint into a wall an left her there unconscious." Ms. Asami said.
"That's true, but she slapped me so I retaliated without thinking." Ichigo replied firmly. She didn't feel like talking about this at all.
"Okay, so tell me exactly what happened."
Flashback
As she was walking along the hallway, a blue-haired girl walked up to her. "Um…May I help you?"
The girl smirked. "No, but what you can do is help yourself."
Ichigo blinked and crossed her arms over her chest, unfazed by her hostility. "And what do you mean by that?" She growled.
"Stay away from Kisshu-sama, or else."
Ichigo snickered. "I don't take orders from people like you."
A wave of hate flashed in the blue-haired girl's eyes as she slapped Ichigo. Ichigo looked at the girl, her anger reaching a boiling point. She thought to herself. Not now, Kurai. I can take this weakling.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
As the blue-haired teen pulled her arm back getting ready to punch, Ichigo lifted her leg and kicked her in the stomach. The force sent her flying into the wall. The girl fell down the wall, unconscious. Not wanting to be caught, she ran down the hall to detention.
Flashback End
"Ah, I see. So Mint hasn't told me the whole story. Very well, I will let you off with a warning. But know now that we do not tolerate violence in this school."
"Hai, sensei.
"Alright, you may leave."
Ichigo walked out the office and saw Kisshu sitting in a chair next to the door. "Awe, you waited for me." Ichigo smiled.
"Yeah, well, I couldn't let you skip out on our date." Kisshu smirked
Ichigo rolled her eyes. "So, where are we going?"
"We could just take walk in the courtyard."
"Okay, sure."
It was warm and windy outside. The sun reflected off the pond in the courtyard, making it sparkle beautifully. The flowers danced, flowing with the wind as the trees rustled. The birds chirped in contentment, soaring through the air. Ichigo and Kisshu sat against a tree in front of the small pond.
"So...wanna tell me what happened when I saw your eyes blue?" Kisshu asked.
Ichigo sighed, there was no way out if this question. "Well, I'll tell you the whole story. When I was 2, I took karate and was unbelievably good at it. But the only downside was that all the other kids bullied me dying I was weak. Then one day, these two girls walked up to me during recess at school..." Ichigo started crying silently, letting the tears cascade down her cheeks. Kisshu saw this, and felt an unfamiliar pain in his chest. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and she leaned in. She then continued.
"Then they started saying nasty things to me. Calling me stupid and worthless. That's when I felt like I wasn't even in my own body anymore. My parents said that my eyes were an icy blue color and my hair turned black. They also said I sent them to the hospital with broken bones all over. I didn't even feel guilty. So that's when my parents took me to a therapist to see what happened."
Ichigo started shaking as she softly sobbed into Kisshu's shoulder. "Then they diagnosed me with Dissociative Identity Disoder (multiple personality disorder). They said my case is severe and can't be treated or cured. We would have to just try not to let my emotions run too high."
"That's when I started feeling depressed, but I hid it well. I never spoke about my feelings or problems. But then I got accepted here, and I thought I could start over. But I'm not back to my full self yet. I still have depressing thoughts about me being worthless and a burden to everyone."
Kisshu felt all but sad at her story. He knew what he was going to do, and the plan was already in motion. "You aren't worthless, Ichigo. You're special, and I see that. Remember, I'm always here for you." Kisshu lied through his fake smile.
They stared in each other's eyes for a while. Ichigo then did something unexpected. She tilted her head up and kissed him on the lips. Kisshu was shocked, but soon kissed back. Then he thought. Perfect.
Cat- Done! The ending was kinda sad, but whatevs XD Oh guess what? I got to see Insurgent today, and it was AWESOME. I loved it even more than the first one LOL. So anyway, I know this came out late, but better late then never, right? Anyway, please review and tell me what you think! Btw, I'm doing this on my phone so sorry for any mistakes. Ja ne!