I'M SO SORRY FOR BEING LATE I GOT STUCK I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO WRITE OH GOD SUCH A HORRIBLE FEELING!

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For some reason I enjoy typing in caps locks XD


Karma's P.O.V.

The assassination would be carried out two days from now. The reason was simple - that was the only day class A had a seperate program from us, spending it in a forest far away from the shore. But until then, we were free to do whatever we wanted.

To be honest, I felt a bit troubled when Koro-sensei found out about me and Gakushuu not being enemies. I was scared that the stupid octopus would do unnecessary things which would result in raising suspicion. Though just the very fact that someone knew was enough to make guilt and paranoia creep in the back of my mind.

But he was Koro-sensei. He would have found out sooner or later anyway. And I trusted him enough to know that he wouldn't spill it out to everyone. (Also, I blackmailed him to stay silent).

That's why I didn't tell Gakushuu anything.

Though one of my fears came true - he was doing unnecessary things. For example he makes a big commotion to misdirect everyone's attention and then kidnappes me and sends me to my brother (of course he disappears before anyone from A class notices him). Or he manipulates something somehow (I have no idea whatsoever) so that the two of us end up in the same groups.

The first thing of that kind happened an hour after we arrived to the island. It being something past seven o'clock, the hotel had finished making the dinner. And now, at the moment, we siblings were standing dumbfounded in an empty, spacious dinning room with a single table with food aranged and two chairs. As for where the others were or why we were the only ones here:

That. Fucking. Octopus.

I think.

"The doors are locked," the strawberry blond stated, probably thinking we entered the wrong room.

Unlike him though, I knew what was going on. Just a while ago, we were called for dinner. A man dressed formally (he looked like a waiter from 5 stars hotel) somehow found me on a rooftop (because I loved rooftops) and said that it's time to eat. He escorted me and on the way, we bumped into another waiter walking with Gakushuu and we stuck to them since they heading to the same place as us.

Then they shoved us into this place and locked us up.

Yep, definitey that octopus' doing.

"Hey Asano-kun, let's just eat, I'm hungry." I complained, sitting down. The other frowned, still trying to open the door.

Knowing that it was to no use, I used a mocking tone: "Or are you being shy in front of me?"

The other one had a face of disgust and disapproval though I knew very well it was only an act. He would pretend to bitch about it and then sit down and eat as well because once I complained about being hungry... well, he turned into a grandma.

Everyone knows what that means.

Anyway, just as I said, he played the irritated A-class perfect student and then sat face to face to me, taking his fork and spoon and digging into the food.

I knew that we were ensured privacy in here but I also suspected Koro-sensei was somewhere nearby, eavesdropping. That's why I stayed quiet and only called my brother formally, giving him the sign that now isn't the time to be 'brothers'. I was keeping secrets from two people at the same time after all. And both of them were present.

"Do you know anything about this, Akabane?" he suddenly asked with a cold voice.

"Not really. Probably some kind of prank." I shrugged and then chuckled: "Why? Does eating with me disturb you so much?"

"Yes, your very existence is disturbing," the elder declared, his eyes not leaving the food tray.

Putting my hand on my chest, I faked sadness: "Why, that deeply hurt me!"

And the conversation died right then. It was such a shame, because for once when we could have a peaceful and luxurious dinner together, the one where we could joke and laugh, we just couldn't even afford enjoy it because of the fear of being exposed. Gakushuu had it all displayed in his eyes so I decided to meet up with him later and make up for this loss.

After finishing the dinner, both of us headed to the main hall where we reunited with our classes, parting our ways. Before that though, I whispered in Latin so that only he heard me: "11 p.m., window," And although he showed no reaction, I knew he understood.

"Karma-kun, what do you want to do tomorrow?" Nagisa-kun suddenly asked, his eyes glowing with excitement. He showed me a whole plan of destinations and programes avaible in this place.

"Dunno~ What's there to do?" I asked, looking to that big paper he was holding. Tomorrow was a complete day off - we were allowed to go anywhere (not too far) we wanted and with anyone we wanted since there was no one but us on this island. All the attractions were free, only extra drinks or snacks had to be paid for.

Nakamura and Kayano-chan joined our conversation, grinning at the wide selection. They suggested riding a boat - we would be around the island and the tour leader would show us interesting places such as waterfalls or spectacular caves and cliffs. Sounded real good so I agreed.

There was truly a lot to do on this island - from scuba diving to gliding, skydiving, spa and massage. What caught my eye however was a small note which mentioned the best place to observe stars - a small hill about seven hundret meters away from the hotel. They had a map to get there so I quickly memorized it.

Anyway, right now, everyone was playing table games or talking. The atmosphere was peaceful, even with A-class that was currently discussing the same matter as us - the program for tomorrow. Few of them were on their phones, some playing chess (they really liked to display their intelligence after all) or reading, another group chatting while drinking coctails and so on and so on. Our class sat on the other side of the room (which is spacious, really spacious I tell you), enjoying films and table tennis.

Gakushuu was currently surrounded by his virtuosos gang, laughing about something I couldn't hear. The chuckle didn't seem forced nor fake which surprised me, because I thought he never showed his real emotions. Apparently I was wrong.

"Let's do it," Nakamura whispered into my ear out of blue, the look in her face somewhat dangerous. "Let's prank them."

I liked that. Even though my brother was about to become the victim, I didn't particulary mind. Oh, what a bad younger sibling I am: "What's better? To embarrass or hurt them?"

She glanced up to think about it: "Embarrass. It's funnier that way. Or you know what, both."

An idea popped into my mind and I cracked into a creepy smile. Beckoning the blond to come closer, I started with the suggestion. After two mintues of explanation, she had the same smile as me and we highfived, super delighted and eager for tomorrow to come.

Because tomorrow will be really fun.

Anyway, after lots of talking and planning, ten p.m. passed and we were made to return to our rooms since half past ten was bed time (pretty soon, huh?). But since I had the polite, conscientious Nagisa-kun as my roomate, he went sleep at exactly 22:30. Better for me because I had a small meeting at eleven.

So when I was one hundred percent sure that my friend was asleep, I sneaked out from a window (we were in the second floor so no problem) and stealthily headed towards Gakushuu. Hopefully he had somehow managed to get rid of his roomate or at least made sure he wouldn't see me.

Climbing down to the first floor's third apartment which had its light off, I glanced through the window to spot the strawberry blond waiting nearby. Gently knocking on the glass, I got his attention and the boy silently opened the window, warily looking around and then whispering: "What did you want?"

"Let's go out, I want to show you something." I answered enthusiastically. Then I scanned the room, finding a figure on a bed on the left side. Weird how soon those idiots went to sleep.

The class A student council president bit his lip, probably considering that proposal: "We could get into trouble,"

"You think I care? Come on, this is a once-in-lifetime chance. Please, Gakushuu," tucking his sleeve, I gave him a dazzling smile combined with puppy eyes. He rarely managed to resist that.

And indeed, the elder sighed with a nod, running off to stuff something under his bed sheets (so that it looked like someone was lying there) and then followed me, jumping down to the ground.

"If someone sees us," he started seriously although there was a hidden joy in his voice.

"Then we gouge their eyes. Or hit them hard enough to give them memory loss. Easy peasy."

I don't know if that was a joke but the latter chuckled.

We carefully made our way from the hotel, sneaking and running like ninjas (hahahaha) until we were completly out of the sight. After seven mintues of walking through a dark forest, he questioned: "So? Where are we going?"

"Stargazing, obviously." I happily stated, looking around to orientate myself. We were almost there, we just needed to turn right and then-

"We're here," turning at my brother, I showed him the place. It was a hump covered with mystically looking, white petite flowers and almost no trees. A meadow. And right above that beautiful bed of snow-white petals, the whole vast sky with thousands of stars was displayed, brighter than any artificial light out there. No moon to divert our attention, just a dark blue sky painted with purple and white, so surreal and strange it resembled a painting, colours faded and yet so vivid.

The two of us found a spot to sit, or lay to be exact and for good ten minutes we only appreciated the unbelievable sight.

"That's Sagittarius," raising my finger, I conntected the dots. "And that, Hercules. Do you see them?"

My tone must have been really excited because my brother sweetly chuckled: "Of course I do." then he raised his hand too, joining me: "And there - the Great triangle. Deneb, Vega, Altair."

"It's so easy to see them. From Deneb - the Swan. From Vega - Lyra and from Altair the Eagle. It's so beautiful."

Gakushuu turned at me with a grin: "I never knew you were so into astronomy."

I shrugged at that. It's not like this interested me but I read it once and saw the picuters which were pretty so it stuck into my head. And at least I knew this proved to be quite useful if I ever got lost.

"Not really. But you have to admit this is beautiful."

And he did, ruffling my hair: "Also, I never knew you could look this passionate about something."

Trying to look offended, I stared into his eyes: "Excuse me? I have lots of things I'm passionate about. I'm the most passionate person in this world." Both of us knew it was a bit of a lie so we bursted into a laughter. Which lasted longer than my pride could withstand.

Either way, when we stopped, I deeply inhaled the gentle smell of flowers all around, locking my gaze to the sky: "But you know, Gakushuu," I started, feeling the violet eyes at me. "If it were with you and without having to worry about anything, I would be passionate about anything at all."

The words were left hanging in the air for a while though I did not mind. He didn't need to say anything because I knew he felt the same. I didn't need an answer or a confirmation, I just wanted to say it for the sake of saying it. To let him know. To let it out.

And yet when he gave squeezed my hand and gave me that beautiful smile of his, nothing else mattered anymore. Not the fact that someone could find us. Not that we were breaking rules.

Nothing mattered.

Only us.