Kikyan's POV
More days have passed after that and I still couldn't figure out what was going on in Riki's head. I remembered him smirking evilly and I couldn't help, but get a shiver down my spine. I told the others about it and they had no clue on what's going on… One thing's for sure… it's either something bad… or something pervy… And hopefully it's the first one…
"Woo! It's Thursday!" Hiro exclaimed excitedly as we ate in the cafeteria.
"Come on… There's a Thursday every week, no need to get that excited." I laughed as I twisted the straw between my index finger and thumb.
"That's where you're wrong Miss. Nigihayami. It's not just 'any' Thursday."
"Oh? Why don't you tell me what is it then, 'Your Highness'." I titled my head and smirked.
"Of course my dear." He played along, chuckling. "Today is the third Thursday before winter break."
"Of course of course…" I nodded. "Planning to do anything for the five week break? It's good to plan ahead."
"Silly, we're in drama remember?"
"Shoot… Thanks for reminding me…"
"Yep! So that means we'll be here for about… 2 weeks, practicing lines, building, etc."
"What play are we doing?" I asked.
"They haven't decided yet… But I'm already excited just thinking about it." Hiro piped.
"I'm nervous."
"Don't be, you'll be fine."
"Says the one who signed me up without informing!" I sighed and playfully rolled my eyes. "So… Who's in charge of drama?"
"Well, one of them is the student council president, but the main one is your first hour art teacher." Hiro replied, handing me a container of popcorn.
"I see…" I gave him a funny look, knowing what he wanted and took the container. I threw popcorn at him and he caught it with his mouth. Ever since Hiro brought popcorn to school, he's been asking me to throw the popcorn at him and see if he can catch it… He's so random, but that's what I love about him as a 'sister.'
"So… How's school for you so far? Half the year's almost over."
"Pretty great actually. All thanks to you. I'm sorry if I bore you out this whole time I was here."
"How could you say that? You were never boring! Everyday there's something to talk about with you." Hiro smiled and whipped his hair to the side, me rolling my eyes at his funny gesture.
"What's wrong with your friends?"
"I see them everywhere… It's not every day that I get to talk to you for a half an hour. Not after we got schedule changes last week…"
"To tell you the truth, I actually miss you horsing around in first hour."
"Hey! I don't horse around. I always pay attention and stuff in class…" Hiro made a pretend sad face.
"Yeah? What about the day-"
"That doesn't count." Hiro cut in smiling.
"Alright, then how about that one day when-"
"That doesn't count either. Jeez Kikyan, trying to make me sound bad…" Hiro winked and rest his head in the palms of his hands.
"Sorry sorry." I giggled. "Me being curious, why did you sign me up for drama?"
"Well… I thought you would be perfect for it. In addition, you can get to know the ones you don't talk to that much." Hiro said nervously and placed his hands on the table, slowly clasping his hands. (Not the praying way, just letting you guys know…)
Does he think I'm going to yell at him? I placed my hand on his clasped ones. "Thanks." I smiled happily, causing him to blush.
"No problem sis! What are brothers for?" Hiro said proudly.
I couldn't help, but ruffle his hair.
(RUB RUB)
"Hey!" Hiro panicked and reached up to fix his hair.
"Hehe!"
"Ha-ha very funny…"
"A bit funny…"
(RING)
"Shit!" We both cursed and gathered our books.
"Now transform…" Hiro nudged me to finish his sentence.
I playfully rolled my eyes. "And roll out… Hiro, no one says that anymore…"
Hiro winked, ignoring my statement. "See you after school!"
"Later!" I waved and took off.
/ / /
Hiro's POV
"Phew, good thing this is my last class…" I sighed in relief and opened my water bottle.
"Hey Sarashina!" One of my friends, Daisuke who is captain of the football team, slapped me on the back. "What sup?"
"Nothin' much, you? How's football?"
"Eh… The usual. Hey, I need advice."
"Sure what is it?" I looked at him in question.
"Well…" He says quietly. "I have a crush on this cute chick…"
"Woah! That's a first. Usually it's the other way around. The chicks have a crush on you… So… Why do you need my advice? Just curious… I mean like, I'm a pretty good advisor, but most of the other football players have girlfriends… So…" I said. "Wouldn't it be easier to ask them since they are in a relationship?"
"Here's the catch, you know her the most. Also, hang out with her a lot… I just thought maybe you could tell me what she likes…" Daisuke muttered.
"Heh, alright. So… Who's the lucky girl?" I took a sip of water.
"Your childhood friend, Kikyan Nigihayami."
"PFF! (COUGH COUGH)." (A/N: SIMILAR TO TAKUTO'S CHOKING FACE…)
"Dude, are you okay?!" Daisuke pat my back.
"Y-yeah f-fine…" I said between breaths. "Now seriously, who is the girl?" I looked up, hoping that he was just kidding.
"I'm serious Hiro. It's Kikyan."
"… Seriously?"
"Yeah seriously."
"For real?"
"(Sigh) Yeah for real…"
"You swear?"
"Hiro!"
"Okay okay, I'm sorry!" I held up my hands with a look of surrender.
"Anyway… Yes. The Kikyan you know… Can you do me a favor and tell me what she likes? I already gave her some notes previously…"
"THAT WAS YOU?!"
"How do you know about them?!"
"Never mind, I was thinking about something else…" I quickly changed the subject. "But you know she's in love with Riki don't you?"
"… Yeah…"
"So…" I grabbed my paint brushes, preparing to leave. "She's taken…"
"That doesn't matter; I'm in love with her. She's smart, beautiful, funny, artistic, everything!"
"I… See…" Good thing this hour's almost over…
"So can you help me Hiro?"
"Well… Um… She likes Tsubaki, Lotus, and Peony flowers-"
(DING)
"Thanks! See you later Hiro!"
"Hey wait! (Sigh)…" I sighed and continued packing up my art supplies.
Kikyan's POV
"What's taking Hiro so long?" I muttered worriedly. "Maybe I should visit his class-"
"Kikyan!" Hiro ran towards me and started panting. "Sorry for the wait. You didn't wait long did you?"
"Not at all." I smiled. More like 15 minutes… But I gotta give him credit… He ran here for me after all…
"That's good then." Hiro looked unsure, but continued. "Where are you going after this?"
"I don't know… Home I guess… You?"
"Maybe LRN."
"Haha, it's as if that's your secret base or something." I playfully nudged him on the shoulder.
"…"
"Hiro?"
"Oh! It's nothing… Haha secret base, you're funny." Hiro made a small laugh.
"?"
"So! Are you excited? About three more weeks til winter break!"
"Yup! I better think of what to buy for everyone."
"…"
"What's wrong Hiro?"
"Getting me anything?" He smirked as he leaned in closer.
"Hmm… Maybe a sack of coal." I snickered.
"(Gasp) But… But…" Hiro made sad puppy eyes.
"Just kidding Hiro." I laughed at his shocked reaction. "Of course I'm not telling you. You'll just have to find out on the 25th."
"No fair…" Hiro pouted as we headed for the exit.
I wrapped my scarf around my neck and wore my gloves, Hiro did the same.
"It's gonna be cold tonight, make sure you stay warm. Riki said." Hiro said as he was walking me home.
"Tell him thanks and kiss him on the cheek for me." I joked.
"Hate to copy Takkun but… Nasty!" Hiro made a face. "You know, at one point Riki was so drunk, he kissed Takkun."
"On the lips!?"
"Course not! On the cheek!" Hiro turned flustered.
"Ohhh." I slowly nodded. "That's… An interesting story…"
"Yeah… Sure is…" Hiro agreed and we continued talking until we arrive at my apartment.
/ / /
"Wanna come inside for a while? I can make you some coffee or tea."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah."
"Alright. I'll take you up on that offer." Hiro smiled happily and skipped inside my apartment.
/ / /
Riki's POV
(CHIME)
"Hello! Welcome to- Oh hi Riki!" Boss greeted as I walked into LRN.
"Hey, what's up?" I greeted and hung up my jacket.
"Nothing much. Got off work early?" Kenshi asked as he was sipping hot chocolate.
"Yeah, people are starting to go on vacation." I stated. "Coffee boss."
"Coming right up!"
"I get what you mean." Kenshi nodded. "Some of my friends are trying to get the week with Christmas off."
"Yeah… Where's Takuto?" I asked next.
"Sleeping on the couch over there with his laptop."
"How about Hiro?"
"Hiro? I have no idea actually. I guess I can call…" Kenshi took out his phone and dialed.
"Hey Hiro where are you?" (PAUSE) "At Kikyan's?" (PAUSE) "Oh, just wondering what happened to you that's all…" (PAUSE) "Make sure she stays warm tonight and I'll come pick you up so you don't have to walk in the dark." (Pause) "Yes you are." (PAUSE) "Yes you are." (PAUSE) "Yes you- Oh never mind, I'll pick you up in 30 minutes okay? See ya." (PAUSE). (HANGS UP…)
"What's going on?" I questioned.
"There's going to be a storm tonight… So I'm just gonna take Hiro home so he doesn't have to walk... We should all get home too… I'll get a carry out for both of them…" Kenshi explained and ordered a take out for Hiro and Kikyan.
"Yeah… Maybe after a drink or two. They say drinking keeps you warm." I said as I sipped my drink.
"True…" Kenshi agreed and sipped his own drink. "Well, I better get going…" He started and walked over to Takuto. "Takuto, wake up..."
"Zzz…"
"Takuto?"
"Let me try!" Boss said happily and whispered to Takuto. "Takkun… Wake-y wake-y eggs and bake-y darling." (A/N: If it's spelled wrong, I'm sorry…)
"!? What the hell?!" Takuto quickly sat up and shoved Boss away hard.
"Oww! Takkun…!" Boss wined.
"Get away from me you creep! Who said you could watch me sleep!? Or call me darling?!"
"Come on Takkun, I was just trying to wake you up…" Boss said softly.
"Nasty…"
"Anyways… I'm gonna have to head out. Got to work tomorrow. "Kenshi grabbed the take out and waved.
"See you tomorrow." I gave a small wave.
"Bye!" Atsumu shouted happily.
"Noisy…" Takuto muttered sleepily.
"Hey! You can't sleep here…" I sighed and walked over to Takuto after Kenshi left. "Hey…"
"(YAWN)."
"Hahh… This is going to take a while…"
/ / /
Kikyan's POV
(RING)
"Oh! That's my phone, sorry…" Hiro rummaged for his phone.
"It's fine." I smiled and walked into the kitchen to give him some privacy.
"Hey Ken! (PAUSE) "I'm at Kikyan's right now. Why what's up?" (PAUSE) "Oh I see… Well, I was just walking her home and she invited me in for a while. I'm about to leave her place…" (PAUSE) "Come on Kenshi, I'm not afraid of the dark…" (PAUSE) "No I'm not…" (PAUSE) "No I'm not…" (PAUSE) "Buh-bye."
"Hey." I greeted once he hung up the phone.
"Oh hey!" Hiro waved and flopped onto the couch. "You didn't have to leave you know." He gave me a kind smile.
"Just wanted to be polite… Anyway, something wrong?" I asked and sat next to him.
"Nope. Kenshi's gonna come over in a half an hour and bring us some food."
"That's sweet of him." I smiled and we chatted for about 5 minutes when…
(DING DING)
"?" Hiro and I froze.
"At this time of night? Kenshi's supposed to come in a half an hour… Good thing I'm here…" Hiro said looking serious, turned off all of the lights, and grabbed my hand. "Stay here." He led me behind a counter and headed for the door.
"Be care- (GASP)." I stopped when I saw Hiro drawing something from his book bag. "Is that… A gun?!" I gasped to myself as Hiro cautiously unlocked the door and swung the door wide open.
(BANG)
"AHH!"
"AHH!"
"Hiro?!"
"Don't scare me like that! Geez…"
"Kenshi?" My eyes widened as Kenshi strolled in holding a hand to his chest.
"Scared the crap outa me!" Kenshi inhaled and exhaled. "Oh, and please excuse the foul language Kikyan."
"It's fine but… Are you guys alright?"
"Yeah…" Kenshi smiled. "I'm still alive so I'm okay… When I saw the lights going off, I thought something happened to you." He explained to me.
"Oh I see… Sorry to make you worry."
"It's fine. At least it's just Hiro…"
"Hey! What do you mean 'just Hiro'?!" Hiro made a face.
"Anyway, I brought some take out from the one and only… LRN!" Kenshi said proudly and placed the food on the table.
"Oh? Not from your restaurant?" Hiro asked as he started taking out the food.
"Nah… I was at LRN anyways…" Kenshi replied.
I couldn't help but think about when Hiro held a gun earlier. He said he was an art student, so why does he have that kind of weapon with him? He didn't hesitate in using it. Almost as if he was used to using it…
"Kikyan? Did you hear me?" Kenshi waved his hand in front of my face.
"Oh what? Sorry…"
"It's fine. Hiro and I were just wondering if we can stay for a little longer so we can keep you company."
"Thanks." I smiled and we prepared to eat our dinner…
/ / /
Kikyan's POV
That Night…
"Mmm?" I slowly got up. "I must've accidentally fell asleep… Kyahh!" I jumped when I felt arms around me.
"Hey Kikyan, you okay?" A familiar voice asked.
"Riki?" I turned around, his face lighted up by the moonlight.
"The one and only." He smiled and pecked me on the lips.
"What time did you get here?"
"Ehh… Just a bit ago, fell asleep on the bed in LRN…"
"You could've stayed there til morning…" I said sleepily. "Hiro and Kenshi said that there was a snow storm coming."
"And miss the chance in sleeping with you? Never." Riki smirked and embraced me tightly. "I have a surprise for you."
"Eh?"
"But that will have to wait til morning…" He kissed me deeply and I felt sleep taking over. "Goodnight princess."
"Goodnight prince charming..." I smiled and kissed him back, both of us falling asleep afterwards…
/ / /
(RRRRRIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGG)
"Mmm?" I slowly got up. "Riki's gone… His side of the bed is cold…" I rubbed my eyes and looked towards the alarm clock. "Ehh?" I slowly picked it up. "KYAHHHH!" I screamed and nearly fell out of bed. "It's 7:45! How did this happen?! I'm going to be late!" I exclaimed and quickly washed up and started changing into my uniform. "My alarm always rings at 6:30, what could have happened?!" I said in frustration and combed my hair in front of the mirror.
FLASHBACK
"I have a surprise for you." Riki said.
"Eh?"
"But that will have to wait til morning…" He kissed me deeply and I felt sleep taking over. "Goodnight princess."
END OF FLASHBACK
"Riki…" I hissed. "This better not have been my surprise…" I sighed and ran out of the apartment. "On a Friday too, isn't that wonderful? Oh… I'm going to be late!" I groaned and ran full speed towards school…
/ / /
(DING)
"It's over…" I panted as I ran into the school. "I'm late… Ohhh, Even though my teacher is a woman, she's still gonna give me a detention…" I panted and continued running to first hour after getting my books.
(BAM!)
"I'm sorry I'm-"
"You're late Miss. Kikyan Nigihayami."
"?" I looked up and gasped at the person who stood in front of me. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!"