Fast Times at Vokal Lloyd High

by RomanHoliday93

"Four years go by quicker than you think, Miku." Vocaloid AU

5. Bitches be like

A/N: Cheese and crackers. I am dying. This is double the length of the last chapter. NO REGRETS! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the shits and giggles I experienced writing such a piece. Of course , I take it seriously. I just want to have a little fun and bring smiles to your faces while I'm at it ;)

Anyway, read on :)

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There are many things I would love to do right now. For one, I would love to slap Meiko in the face. I would love to hug Lily like the scared little girl I am right now. And most of all, I would LOVE to grab Luka by the face and crash our lips together so hard and so brutal that the passion and pain would fuse into a massive quake of emotion and toss and turn anyone in the premises.

Of course, I am fully aware that the latter is scientifically impossible and just generally unrealistic overall. Funny how Luka is even having me deny rules of gravity while fantasizing about her. I am really confused by that girl; even a little angry now that I think about it.

You see, not too long ago there was a moment in my life where I believed everything changed. Yes, it's pretty stupid and dramatic to think part your life is changing before your eyes in high school but let me elaborate.

What I thought of Luka Megurine was all just a misunderstanding. There are many ways I can put it. Hell, to put it simple, she's a LIE. And unfortunately for me, I had to be humiliated in order to find out. Lily warned me about this and, like the idiot I am, I challenged her. Then again, can you blame me?

I was hooked the moment I laid eyes on her. The second she smiled and her turquoise eyes lit during her first encounter. The moment her body stood close to me, observing my state and giggling as I fumbled for a response. And to make matters more blissful and confusing, Luka even showed a sample of her powers during the most troublesome of hours. In the middle of class with students and a teacher surrounding us, she managed to arouse me and more with just a simple staring contest. The results were unbearable and I found myself in the girl's bathroom with my own hand down my pants.

I've come to accept that people really do suck by now. Even people you adore turn out to be the same if not worse. I feel humiliated, angry, and betrayed. The latter doesn't even make sense. She never promised nor meant anything to me to become so important. Yet she did the one thing that convinced me she was.

She cared.

Act or not, she pulled it off magnificently and she did it looking absolutely amazing. Even through the current anger and humiliation intensifying within me, my brain still has enough logic to admit it. Despite that, a terrible sense of irrational almost consumes me and I squeeze my eyes shut.

It's been nearly about half an hour since class begun and about ten minutes since Luka practically humiliated me in front of her friends.

It's fucking confusing right now. All is surreal and beyond frustrating as chatter surrounds my distraught state. I'm sitting in between a rowdy Len and Piko who, strangely, are very engrossed with the creative project at our desk. How I was put into Arts and Crafts is beyond me but as of right now, it isn't the criteria of the class that is annoying; it's my intense dislike for the clique sitting behind me.

I've been feeling Lily's cold steel blue eyes following my every movement since class started. Not too long ago, we had another argument. I feel like an absolute fool as I let the memories flood my mind. All Lily was trying to do was warn me and I shut her out completely. Despite the insults and protests I inflicted on her, the tall blonde still bothers to look out for me.

I bite my lip as reoccurring feelings consume my mind. Despite one more class to go, the day itself is still early. All seemed to go smoothly until the pep rally this morning. I admit I had fun watching a Bullfrog mascot hilariously fail at dancing and the spirit of the school go wild. Luka's contribution was a major bonus and she performed amazingly in mid-air and above ground. Then there was Kaito Shion who, despite his charm and good-looks, managed to make himself look like a big oaf. Although thanks to him, I had an excuse to call Luka to my rescue. Surprisingly, she actually complied and got me off Kaito's back.

And 'got me off' indeed she did.

All was highly familiar as she wrapped her arms around my slender waist. Lips brushed against the shell of my ear as she pulled me forward to her front. To a bystander, it looked on as if she was simply keeping me close until I could stand on my feet. My perspective was completely different. Flashbacks of my recent 'release' flood my mind. Despite the crowd, Luka managed to act-out half of my private erotic fantasy. And just as the déjà vu' overcame me with vivid memories, my crush stated the exact words that triggered it all.

'You shouldn't torture yourself like that.'

Just repeating the words in my head emits a shudder through me. I remember my eyes widening at the sound of her sultry voice. To this moment, I'm still baffled at the coincidence, or so I hope it is. I can't imagine Luka being aware of my little 'incident' in the girl's bathroom. Lily, on the other hand, caught on rather quickly. In fact, the blonde took things to another level.

*FLASHBACK*

Cold metal grazes onto my forearm before I get the chance to respond to Luka's noble deed. The familiar sight of silver rings and a pale hand grasp at me and pull me to the side. The second I meet a pair of fierce steel-blue eyes, I know trouble is about to begin. And it isn't just Lily Masuda's sudden protectiveness that startles me; it's the entire change of aura that currently surrounds the two tall women before me.

Lily doesn't give me time to respond. In fact, the tall blonde is quiet as she drags me away from Luka and the crowded scene. Despite Kaito's hollers and Rin's questioning gaze, the blonde ignores anyone and anything as she continues toward the nearest building entrance. Part of me wants to shout and protest but surprisingly, I remain calm. I was certainly confused but before I make an attempt to insult the blonde, I turn around and catch a view of a strange sight.

Luka is smiling.

There was something awfully familiar about the way she was beaming at me. There was nothing gentle this time. The usual calm and polite Luka seem to have vanished as a flirty smirk stretched her full rosy lips. Warm turquoise eyes locked onto me and the sight instantly reminded me of our moment in my English class.

It was the exact same smile Luka bestowed during our staring contest. What started off playful turned into an exhilarating lock between hazy eyes. Yet, this time, there was no glint of challenge or playfulness. There was a confirmation in Luka's gaze; a strong desire clear in those turquoise orbs as her smirk remained.

And just as my eyes widen at the scene, she winks.

"OH, GOD!"

Despite my sudden euphoric groan, Lily doesn't hesitate to pull me into a new atmosphere. The coolness of the hallway instantly fades away as an eruption of heat overcomes my body. My ears are practically tingling with a burning sensation and my legs wobble. Suddenly, I feel two arms support me as I realize my feet are now skidding across the floor.

"Get up."

Lily's sudden demand snaps me into conscious and I instantly stand up straight as a response. It takes a couple seconds to let the warmness of my body cool and I struggle with expressing my annoyance. Before I could even open my mouth, Lily beats me to it.

"Don't think I didn't notice."

The statement is so straightforward that I can't help but blink in confusion. Lily's sudden seriousness almost causes me to cringe as her steel-blue eyes look down at me. It feels like I'm being scolded and the realization irritates me.

"Excuse me?" I sneer, "but what the hell is up with you?!"

I yank from Lily's grasp with a huff but the blonde doesn't budge. She's clearly frustrated and I begin to wonder why.

"Luka"

That's all it takes to get me riled up.

"Luka?!" I repeat, "What the hell does Luka have to do-

"EVERYTHING!"

I actually cringe when Lily suddenly doubles the sound of her voice. It's the first time she ever yelled at me with anger and despair that I'm struggling with a response. In fact, I'm shocked as I stare at her fuming state.

"She has another fucking thing coming if she's going to pull that shit right under my nose!"

"What are you talking about?" I stutter.

Lily groans and I jump with unexpected fright.

"Oh c'mon!" the blonde cries, "She was copping a feel!"

I actually panic that Lily was smart enough to notice Luka's daring caresses. Now that I think about, it was more groping than it was subtle.

I blush at the realization and struggle to respond.

"I-uh….I didn't think it was….that bad…."

"Not that bad?" Lily piques, "I was waiting for her to start grinding up against you."

The blonde even goes as far as jerking her body forward and thrusting her hips. The action causes me to wince at the vulgarity which Lily stops as a response.

"Now you're just over-exaggerating!" I protest.

The tall blonde rolls her eyes.

"Oh, really?" she adds, "So you liked it?"

"Fuck you, Lily!"

"Don't you mean 'Fuck me, Luka'?"

The impact of a hand meeting skin echoes through the hallway and my eyes widen at the sound. What was supposed to be the result of my palm against Lily's face is actually the effect of her hand catching my bare wrist. My skin burns at her touch and I feel heat radiating from her grip. In fact, her hold is so firm and hot that I even whimper from the sight.

"Not this time, pigtails," the blonde says with a cheeky smirk and steel-blue eyes glinting with pride.

Lily loosens her grip and I quickly pull away with a shout.

"What is your problem?!"

"I'm only trying to protect you from her!"

"You mean Luka?!" I respond.

"Who else?!" Lily adds, "If you only knew that she's a-

Lily pauses abruptly, biting her tongue as she realizes she almost let something rather secretive slip. Unfortunately, for her, I immediately catch it and inquire as a result.

"A what?" I ask, "A bitch? A slut? What is SO BAD that I have to be careful, Lily?"

Lily lets out a frustrated groan and holds her head as if she's in pain.

"FUCK!"

I flinch at the outburst with confusion and fear evident in my expression. There is certainly a battle occurring within Lily's mind and just knowing it has something to do with Luka makes me all the more curious. I admit, I would love to know what's causing Lily to hold back on me but I'm actually afraid to find out. Between the incident in class and what just occurred seconds ago, I'm starting to believe Luka is more than just a polite and beautiful woman. I get the feeling she's rather seductive and flirty and the hints are becoming rather obvious.

I wonder if anyone else notices besides Lily.

Said blonde sighs and my thoughts are focused on her distraught state. We simply stand face to face as the distant sound of the school band continues to play in the background. By now, I'm sure the pep rally will soon end. It's only a matter of time until the bell rings for third period and I'm already aching to end the day already.

Lily sighs and runs a hand through her long blonde bangs. The uneven strands of hair fall back to one side, complimenting the messy yet charming style of her long, choppy and teased hair-style.

"I didn't mean to have an outburst," she says, "It's just, well I didn't like what I saw, Miku."

"What exactly did you see?"

Lily almost flinches at the immediate response. My green irises lock onto shifting steel-blue eyes. She's nervous I can tell and the growing silence only proves it even more.

"Lily."

The blonde doesn't answer. So, I try again.

"LILY"

"OKAY, FINE"

A strange rush of anticipation suddenly shoots through me and I'm actually surprised I managed to crack the blonde. Unfortunately, her next response says otherwise.

"Just forget it."

For what seems like the millionth time today, I get the urge to slap Lily's face again.

"Are you kidding me?!" I snap, "You make this much of a deal just to say 'FORGET IT'?!"

"You don't understand," the blonde states, "It's not my place to say!"

"Clearly," I respond, "just like it isn't your place to drag me away against my own will!"

"I was protecting you!"

"Protecting me?! You were manhandling me!"

"With good intentions!"

"Oh, like that makes it okay?!"

"What's up with you two?"

Lily and I turn in unison only to be met by familiar honey-colored eyes. Rin Kagamine seems to look distraught as she shifts her stare between me and the tall blonde. Despite my fuming state, the petite blonde lets her attention linger more on Lily as she continues to observe the painfully silent moment.

"How long have you been standing there?" I ask.

Rin almost jumps at my rude tone before she shifts her attention away from the tall blonde.

"I just came in!" Rin panics, "I didn't walk in on anything private, did I?"

Both Lily and I don't respond. In fact, I nervously fidget as Lily simply stares at me with a bored expression. Her seemingly unaffected facade causes me to scoff and I snap at the tall blonde.

"Well, Lily? Was it?!"

Lily blinks as an innocent mask conceals her recent frustrated state.

"Nope"

Okay, that's it. I am done playing cat and mouse. There is no way I am Tom and Lily is Jerry. She's the dumbass here; I'm the fucking smart one.

"Oh, you don't remember?" I add cheekily, "Something about Lu-

I should have known being a smartass in front of Lily would result toward drastic measures because the second I hear Rin's breath caught in her throat, I realize a mouth is connected with mine. My eyes almost bulge out of my sockets as Lily causes my knees to wobble with a searing kiss. Steel-blue irises lock onto me and the awkward yet intense moment almost causes me to spasm.

A million thoughts scatter my brain, confusion being the most dominant. And as soon as I find the will to tear my lips away from the blonde, I hear a weak cry.

The unusual sight of Rin gaping at us with brewing tears causes both Lily and I to freeze. While I am beginning to be consumed by guilt, Lily seems confused by the tearful petite blonde. I'm not surprised to find the idiot oblivious toward Rin's infatuation with her. On the other hand, I look like a jackass at the moment despite the fact the Lily initiated our sudden kiss. The reminder instantly causes anger to snap inside me and before I can defend myself, Rin's rushed footsteps interrupt.

I turn my head so quick; I'm surprised I didn't crack a bone.

"Rin!" I pathetically shout, "Wait!"

The petite blonde storms out of the hallway before a strangled cry emits from her. I feel like the biggest sack of shit and Lily, as usual, manages to worsen the situation.

"What's her problem?"

'Are you fucking kidding me?!'

I have never been so irritated in my life. In fact, I'm clenching my fists so hard that the blood in my knuckles have dispersed.

"SERIOUSLY?"

Lily blinks at the firm and strict tone of my voice. I have half a mind to try slapping some sense into her but I'm afraid she'll catch the action once more.

"HOW DENSE ARE YOU?" I ask through clenched teeth.

"Listen," she sighs, "I don't have time to figure out your fri-

"SHE LIKES YOU."

Lily cracks an amused smile before shaking her head.

"Oh, well," she adds before lingering her eyes at my stature, "If I'm not interested in you, what makes you think I'm interested in her?"

The bluntness almost causes me to gag. I can't believe Lily would be so painfully straight forward. I should expect it but given the certain circumstances, I can't help but feel even worse for Rin and even more pissed off toward Lily.

"Jesus, can you be any more-

Suddenly, a painful reminder occurs.

"YOU FUCKING KISSED ME!"

I begin to spit and gag as I use the ends of my sleeves to wipe any "Lily residue". The tall blonde rolls her eyes as a series of curses and exaggerated choking emits from me.

"If you can't even handle that, then don't bother with Luka," she replies.

"Don't compare this to Luka!" I muffle through my sleeve, "This is nothing by any means similar to-

"I kissed her this morning to make a point."

My ears pert up to the déjà vu surrounding Lily's response; earlier today in the janitor's closest, Lily mentioned a similar reply but instead of letting her explain, I attempted to give her another red hand print. This time though, I am more than willing for her to continue.

Lily clears her throat as her eyes glint with a painful expression. I can sense she's finally allowing herself to vent from the battle within her mind. The blonde sighs and holds her herself in a vulnerable stance. My eyes soften as I notice the sudden state of the usual cocky and strong blonde and before I let myself give in to her reluctant behavior, Lily speaks up.

"Luka likes to intimidate, she's pretends she's not aware of the effect she has on people but believe me, she fucking knows."

The blonde glances at the door besides us before continuing.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm all for flaunting what you got," she adds, "but when you're simply taking advantage of someone, that's when I have a problem."

Lily drops her arms to her sides with a sigh.

"I know it's going to sound stupid, heck even atrocious, but I was merely giving Luka a piece of her own medicine, the only mistake was committing it in front of you. I guess I couldn't help myself, the moment I saw her I got this sudden…..urge. I went for it and I did prove my point in the end. You can't just use people and expect the results to be peaches and cream. I just wish it was clear enough for her to realize that. Unfortunately, I doubt she'll even stop."

"Stop what?" I stutter and mentally curse myself for exposing my reluctance to know.

Lily notices and locks eyes with me, almost as if she's trying her carve her following words into my mind. The anticipation almost kills me as she bites her lip before continuing.

"Choosing her next victim."

Lily states the words so nonchalant that I double over as I process them in my brain. In fact, she makes it seems like Luka is some kind of predatory monster; like a vampire or a fucking werewolf. This isn't Vampire Diaries or some bull-crap like Twilight. It's just fucking normal everyday real-life. And, quite frankly, I prefer it that way.

"What?" I laugh, "She's going to drain my blood or eat me for dinner?"

Lily cocks an eyebrow and a dirty smirk stretches her thin lips.

"No, but I'm sure she's got a biting fetish and she's more than willing to eat you…..if you know what I mean."

The vulgarity is no surprise from Lily Masuda but what causes me to flush with utmost embarrassment is the abrupt image that immediately consumes my mind. I really just had a vivid mental picture of Luka ravaging me. Teeth grazing the delicate skin at the crook of my neck and hands pulling at long lush pink tresses below my naval; my body shudders at the shameless imagery in my head.

"Seems like she already has you wrapped around her finger," Lily says as a look of disapproval claims her features.

Before I can inquire the blonde's disappointment, both of us turn at the sound of a door slamming open.

I immediately recognize Rin as she approaches us with a solemn expression. I jump at the sudden opportunity to ease the tension.

"Rin! I'm so glad you came back, I wanted to ex-

The petite blonde doesn't let me finish my sentence; in fact, she lets her hand interrupt me by slamming it against my face. The slap isn't as hard as it sounds, if anything, what's painful about the situation is idea of Rin hitting me in the first place. Lily purses her lips as the petite blonde simply exits the hallway in a haste approach.

Meanwhile, I stare blankly at the wall across from me as I process what just happened. The only thought that really occurs is the disbelief that Lily let the moment pass by in silence.

"Son of a-

As if on cue, the sound of the bell drowns the last part of my offensive remark. A crowd of students begin to enter the hallway from every nearby entrance. I begin to panic as I aimlessly look around for no one, clutching my bag as bystanders cross the space between me and Lily.

The tall blonde suddenly takes a step forward and grasps me, pushing past the students with ease. I admit, I admire her protectiveness but the feeling is quick to be replaced by annoyance as I attempt to pull back from her.

"I know where to go from here!" I holler.

"I'm not done with you yet," she adds, "There's one thing I forgot to mention."

I'm baffled as Lily continues to brush me past the crowd. Some students bother to respond to the sudden impact of my bag against them but just as they notice the blonde, they close their mouths and look away.

"Can't it wait?!" I groan.

Just as the blonde leads me to the end of the hallway, she lets go of my hand. I take the opportunity to nurse the slightly stinging result of Rin's palm against me. Which reminds me, what the hell was her problem? I know she likes Lily but that's still no excuse to smack me, dammit. Just as I plan to confront her before the day ends, Lily interrupts my thoughts with an unexpected demand.

"Stay away from her."

I look up in confusion and notice her cold steel blue-eyes staring daggers at me. I am totally sure she means Luka but just for the fun of it, I play dumb.

"Who? Rin?"

Lily doesn't nod nor bothers to correct me. She's waiting for me to take her seriously as she continues her piercing stare. I don't budge and simply respond with a cheeky smile.

"I'm being serious here, Miku."

I blink at the rather threatening tone of her voice. I would really like to roll my eyes at Lily's sudden behavior but I get the feeling the blonde isn't up for any bullshitting. Coincidentally, I feel the same way.

"Stay the fuck away from Luka?" I snap, "You know this has been the absolute LONGEST first day of school I have EVER been through. Usually these things go by quick y'know? Like, I get here, get my classes, come to class, speak to a few people here and there then BOOM, school day ends just like that."

"Miku, I'm being-

"No, I get it," I add, "Stay away from Luka. Unfortunately, I am not going to stay away from Luka and you want to know why? Because I can care less of a SHIT about this dumb total high school drama that won't matter to me in the next ten years, Lily! You, of all people, should understand that and just let me go on throughout the day without a problem. But NO! You actually take the time to scold me and humiliate me in order to teach me a lesson?! Fuck you, Lily! Fuck your nice hair, your hot body, your nice shoes, your shitty yet charming attitude, that shit-eating grin you manage to pull off every fucking second of the day, fuck your assertiveness, and just-dammit-just FUCK YOU!"

Despite the fact that I've managed to get Lily gaping at me like an idiot, I've caused a crowd of students to stare at me in awe. Some of them seem intrigued while others seem to anticipate Lily to blow up at any second. Before the blonde could respond, the sound of clapping cuts the tension and we both turn to the source.

"Bravo!" Neru exclaims, "I didn't know my cousin had some balls to begin with."

Neru stands by the entrance of a nearby classroom, observing Lily and I with an amused expression. Her hazel eyes shift between us before she continues to comment on my unexpected outburst.

"That's the Akita in you talking," she adds, "Hastune's always were a bit….too timid."

I really have no patience right now to be dealing with Neru. As a result, I say the first offensive thing that comes into mind.

"Oh shut the fuck up Neru," I sneer, "Lucky for me, I got my dad's side and actually have ass and tits unlike you."

"WHAT?!" my cousin exclaims as her eyebrows lower with a scowl, "Say that to my face!"

"Dah, I'm, like, totally in front of you?" I reply in a mocking tone similar to a valley girl.

I don't know how some girls can put up with speaking like they got a question mark at the end of every sentence. I'm probably over-exaggerating at the moment but I've managed to piss off Neru at the point of no return.

The blonde appears on the verge of attacking me and just when she opens her mouth, the moment is interrupted by a strict feminine voice.

"What in the world is going on?"

Despite the figure of authority standing beside a fuming Neru, I find the will to roll my eyes. The teacher immediately notices and crosses her arms in an attempt to intimidate me. I almost laugh at the sight of her poorly-selected choice of clothing. Her green cardigan and red pencil skirt are really causing my eyes to itch. It's the middle of January yet she's wearing holiday bullcrap.

"What's your name, young lady?" the teacher asks.

I almost panic at revealing such information. I don't know her plans but it is way too early to be sending me to detention or some lame and useless crap like that.

"I-uh," I struggle to respond.

During my stuttering, I notice Neru eyeing me curiously as an idea gleams in her eyes. She's going to put me on the spot, I am sure. A Cheshire grin stretches her lip and just as she's about to intervene, Lily speaks up.

"Ms. Schuzt," the blonde politely says, "I'm showing this new student around, I apologize, I was trying to get her to class but she gets very frustrated around blue walls."

My ears pert up at the sudden and awkward explanation; whatever Lily is trying to explain doesn't sound so good.

"Blue walls are okay," Lily whispers as her hand pats my head in a calm and steady motion, "Let's go to class."

Ms. Schuzt's expression softens and she sighs.

"Just please get her to class, then."

As soon as the teacher disappears into her classroom, Neru verbalizes my current thoughts.

"What the fuck was that?" she asks, gaping at the scene.

"You really don't need to be seeing the dean on the first week, pigtails," Lily says, "Believe me."

"You're just saying that because you don't want Mr. Maury to chew your ass out," I reply with a huff.

Suddenly, a thought occurs and I panic at the realization. Neru seems to have caught on as well but she's laughing uncontrollably as a result.

"Oh my god!" my cousin exclaims, "You made her seem like she's a re-"

"SHUT UP, NERU!"

Neru instantly shuts her mouth as Lily stares daggers at her. I feel a sense of satisfaction as I note how terrified my cousin seems now. I give props to the tall blonde, even as she proceeds to drag me away through the hallway once more. This time though, I manage to pull away from Lily's surprisingly limp hold on me.

The blonde doesn't respond and continues to walk as I trail behind her. Part of me would just love to go past her and away but I sense a strange aura that keeps my gaze locked to the back of her head. Concerned, I hurry past Lily to inspect her current expression and almost shudder at the sight.

She's pissed.

Lily's steel-blue eyes seem to scorch with a hot and silver glow and her shapely eyebrows are lowered with a scowl. Everyone is parting from her like the red sea, allowing her to cross with ease. Lily Masuda definitely contains a reputation and I wonder just what exactly the blonde is known for. One can easily say it's her charming and cheeky responses. Or it can be her intimating and superb physique. Yet, out of everything I just experienced with the blonde, it is definitely her wild-like and characteristic eyes that cause heads to turn with immediate attention toward her.

"What's wrong?"

The words just slip from my mouth and I mentally curse myself. Lily blinks and focuses her exotic blue-grey eyes down at me. Before her mouth quirks at an attempt to smile, she sighs and shakes her head, eventually abandoning the effort to resume her usual attitude. I frown as I notice her reluctance to ease the tension.

"I'm sorry for yelling," I mumble, "I guess I came out a bit too strong."

"Too strong?" Lily laughs with dry-humor, "That was nowhere near 'too strong'."

"Lily, I am trying here!" I add, "The least you can do is accept my apology and we can just forget this ever happened."

"I am not going to forget about Luka's scheming little ideas," the blonde responds.

I groan.

"I was referring to my outburst back there not Luka."

"Outburst?" Lily mocks, "Pigtails, I've been attacked with flying objects, jealous rage, slaps that feel like impact against steel walls, privacy violation, shit, even the kinky stuff I've done hurt more than your words."

"Okay, I get it, you've endured harsher pain," I reply with frustration dripping in my voice.

"And in the hands of the most unexpected," Lily adds, "which is why I highly recommend you stay away from that headache of a woman."

"For fuck's sake, Lily," I scoff, "I just want to be friends with her! You are totally blowing this out of proportion!"

"Oh, yeah, definitely," the blonde laughs, "That's all you want from her?"

Just as Lily slows her pace, her trademark smirk returns.

"I don't expect anything," I state, rolling my eyes at the blonde.

"But you wouldn't mind for more."

Lily doesn't assume nor asks. She declares it. And the fact that I'm struggling to protest makes it all the more truthful. Of course, I wouldn't mind for more. Then again, who wouldn't? This is Luka Megurine we're talking about.

"Lily," I sigh, "I admit, okay, I like her but it's not like I expect ANYTHING,"

"Well, one thing for sure," the blonde chuckles, "Don't expect to just be friends."

My ears pert up at the blonde's cheeky response; and as I take in everything into account, I am struck with a horrible yet obvious epiphany.

"You definitely know a lot about Luka," I incredulously state, "How is that?"

Lily's smirk falters but she still manages to keep her smile solid as she responds.

"If I told you that, I would be going against my word."

"Who's word?" I ask, "Luka?"

Despite the newfound information, Lily' attempt to warn me still feels empty. I can't tell if she's trying to protect me or herself. I'm definitely sure she has history with the pink-haired beauty and part of me is worried at just what KIND of history.

Friends? Enemies? Lovers?

I cringe at the latter and the blonde notices.

"Calm yourself, pigtails," Lily chuckles, "No need to jump to conclusions."

"Well, you're making this hard to understand, Lily!" I add, "Just be out with it and I can stop this mind-fuck of a situation!"

The blonde groans.

"What is so hard about not understanding 'STAY AWAY'?"

"What I want to know is WHY?!"

"I already told you," the blonde adds with frustration, "DO NOT BE A VICTIM."

"OF WHAT?" I ask, clearly tired of Lily's attempt to strike some sense into me.

"You know what? FINE" Lily snaps, "It's more than obvious I'm not going anywhere with this other than furthering your curiosity. So, I'm just going to let this be resolved in the natural sense because either way, no matter how I put it, I end up fucking someone over. I can fuck Luka over and just be out with why she's such a prick. I can fuck you over and just disregard even protecting you. Or, and let me note this is my most preferred choice at the moment, I can simply allow myself to get fucked over by letting you stand here and make me feel like a dumb fuck which you are absolutely magnificently pulling off like a pro, Miku."

I admit I didn't expect Lily to go on a rant. By now, I know I'm not going to be informed with a clear reason for Lily's intense dislike toward Luka. One thing is for sure. There are definitely some significant memories between them and whatever it is, it's caused Lily to treat Luka like some dangerous convict. Whatever Luka did to the blonde, it certainly made her paranoid or angry. My guess is that Luka is guilty of some emotional scarring.

"You're right about that," I sigh, "I am curious even more now, shit, I'm scared it's only a matter of time before curiosity kills the cat."

I purse my lips and avert eye contact with the blonde. I'm always bound to make an ass out of myself when it comes to situations like this. I think it's a curse. My drive to discover the truth and more really takes its toll sometimes.

Just as I set my eyes on the blonde again, I notice her mouth has stretched into an awkward smile. I can sense that she's debating on saying something. Whatever it is, I'm sure it's inappropriate as Lily tends to be.

"Actually, in this case," Lily quips, "it's going to eat the cat if you're not careful."

At first, I'm confused but as seconds tick between my silent state and Lily's verge of laughing her ass off, the meaning behind Lily's joke dawns to me.

I'm fully aware that the blonde takes any opportunity to be a smartass or a witty pervert. Speaking of which, I shouldn't take that long to respond otherwise, I'm sure the blonde will worsen the situation by explaining the meaning behind her remarks.

"You know? Like cat as in pu-

"Dammit, Lily" I shout, "Good bye!"

The blonde even goes on to laughing at herself as I storm off. I grumble as I make my way toward the end of the hallway and just as I am about to make a turn, Lily hollers at me.

"At least think of what I said!"

I pause and turn my attention to her; my pouting expression causing the blonde to bite back her laughter.

"Just be friends, my ass!" the blonde adds with a smirk.

I don't respond and pretend to disregard Lily's comment as I continue my way to class seemingly calm. Of course, my thoughts become consumed with everything Lily told me. I can pretty much sum everything up with the conclusion that there's more than just a 'lady' behind Luka. I saw that first hand in class and seconds after being dragged away from the pep rally. The image of Luka's flirtatious smirk and winking gesture are definitely imprinted in my mind.

As soon as I feel a safe distance from Lily, I rummage through my bag and check my phone before my schedule. Miki texted me during Nutrition hour; she's probably worried that I spent it alone. I already have so much to tell her and I'm aching to let it out.

She will probably scold me for not responding right away but I can't help the distractions. The second I put my phone down, the warning bell rings and I panic as I scan the yellow form in my hand. For the next two hours, I have Biology and Health. The two are a piece of cake in my opinion but I am not looking forward to any lab work. I highly doubt that will happen on the first day but you never know. I just hope I don't go through the panic of looking for someone to ask for group work. The action sounds simple but my nerves always get the best of me and I end up looking like a deer in headlights when the time comes. Sighing at the memories, I make my way upstairs, noticing some flyers taped to the blue walls.

'Senior Picnic,' I read, 'Tickets available at the Student Store.'

There's another flyer promoting the upcoming prom this semester.

'Polls for Prom theme will be open on the first week of Spring Semester'.

I can't help but wonder what the theme for a dance that totally disregards me will be. I'm sure whatever it is, Luka will look stunning. I bite my lip as my thoughts drift back to my crush. Everything Lily said has affected me. I may have protested a lot back there but I only met Luka today and I'm sure Lily has some solid background on her. Whatever it is, it scares me to know there's something highly secretive about her. Then again, I always was a sucker for the mysterious. I wonder if that's what Lily meant.

Can Luka's secret make me a victim?

I assume a victim of foolish goals. Nothing dangerous comes into mind, but to the heart I wouldn't be surprised. The messed up part is that this type of information is actually exhilarating to me. I can't help but wonder what it is about Luka that makes Lily so cautious. Despite my thoughts drifting to both the blonde and the pink-haired beauty, I manage my way toward my class with ease. To my luck, the bell rings the exact moment I cross the threshold.

My eyes shift between the chattering students and a middle-age petite woman who I immediately assume is my teacher.

"Alright, settle down," she demands, "Seating chart has changed this semester so everyone get up."

Most of the class groans as they unwillingly stand up and away from the desks. As I stand at the side of the room, I begin to inspect the area, a habit I act on every time I enter a new interior. I'd like to think of myself as very observant hence why people think I have staring problem.

"Mrs. Zantar!" a very fashionable crimson-haired girl hollers, "I thought we discussed last semester that we were all content with our seats."

"New semester, new rules," Mrs. Zantar adds, "Last semester was just a mere test."

"What's that supposed to mean?" a girl with deep orange/red hair asks. I note how adorable her twin-drill like pigtails are as she sets her elbow on the sink area beside me.

"Order of seats depends on how well you did last semester," Mrs. Zantar boasts, "Anyone with an A has first dibs, then B to C and so on."

Much of the class begins to mumble while some are pleased with the news. I, on the other hand, feel more than lost as I realize my seat is technically 'un-gradable'.

"Um, excuse me," I meekly call out.

Mrs. Zantar doesn't catch it, which actually doesn't surprise me. Funny how just minutes ago I had the balls to yell at Lily and Neru and even roll my eyes at a teacher. Yet, now, I'm pathetically timid as I struggle with receiving some attention. The only people that seem to notice my failed attempt are the two girls standing beside me who are eyeing my stature curiously. I glance out of instinct, noticing both the drill-curled girl and the crimson-haired girl oddly smiling at me.

To my surprise, I manage to smile back causing one of them to speak with a rather enthusiastic tone.

"I love your hair!" the red-head exclaims, "You're not wearing any extensions are you?"

I'm totally taken back by the incredibly squeaky feminine voice of the girl beaming at me. Meanwhile, in the background, Mrs. Zantar proceeds to list names and matching desks.

"Uh, no," I reply, shifting my eyes between the girl's chocolate irises and sleek, straight deep red tresses. I have the urge to compliment her chic style consisting of a burgundy high-waist skirt, a black tight sleeved top, mid-thigh stockings, and flats.

"I really like your outfit," I manage to say, "It's cute."

"Thanks!" she enthusiastically replies, "I've never seen you before."

"I was about to say the same thing," drill-curled girl adds as she eyes me suspiciously, "What's your name?"

"Miku Hatsune?"

As if on cue, Mrs. Zantar calls on me.

"Yes?" I reply.

"You're new," the teacher states, locking eyes with me, "You can choose whatever seat you want."

"Okay, how is that fair?" one student speaks up.

"My class, my rules!" Mrs. Zantar snaps but strangely adds next in a polite tone, "Pick any seat."

I nod and begin to fumble between the desks as I make my way toward a random one in the front. I'm fully aware I could easily just go around but I'm so nervous, I decide to cross the space between me and my destination and get to my seat faster. After a series of squeaks and clatter, I glance at the two girls I was previously standing by and set my things on the desk. As soon as I sit, the teacher continues with her list.

"Ristu Namine and Teto Kasane," she states, "Go on, select."

I don't who is who but Ritsu and Teto immediately take the seats beside me. And just as they set their things down, the drill-curled hair speaks to me.

"Miku, huh?" she says with a grin stretching her full-pouty lips, "You look like a Miku."

"Really?" crimson-haired girl adds, "You look more like a Miki."

"That's practically the same thing."

I chuckle softly at the interesting exchange between the girls.

"Well, that's funny because my best friend's name is Miki so it kind of makes sense."

"See, there was SOME relation to it," crimson-haired girl boasts, "I'm Ritsu, by the way."

"And I'm Teto," drill-curled girl says, "Did you just transfer or are we just noticing you now?"

"Teto, that's mean," Ritsu pouts, "What if she was here last semester but we never noticed her?"

"Well, that's what I'm asking, duh," Teto replies.

"You're not supposed to admit that though! It's mean!"

"Guys, it's fine," I laugh, "I just transferred."

"See, I knew it," Ristu adds as in a cocky manner, "I would have noticed her right away."

"Of course you would," Teto sighs, "It's only a matter of time before you ask what shampoo she uses."

Ritsu playfully slaps her friend before giggling to herself. I can help but smile awkwardly as she proceeds to eye me curiously and touch my teal-colored tresses out of nowhere. The action causes me to jump but Ritsu continues to smooth my hair with an intrigued expression.

"She's right, though," she adds, "What kind of shampoo do you use?"

"Oh, yeah, I wanna know too," Teto says, playing with the opposite side of my hair.

I'm starting to get uncomfortable as I feel their hands run through my teal locks with ease.

'Don't these girls know anything about personal space?' I think to myself.

"I…uh…TRESemmé," I awkwardly reply, "Can you guys, um, not do that?"

"Do what?" Ritsu asks, totally oblivious to my uncomfortable state, "I'm always buying 'Redken Color Extend', it is THE BEST."

"Why can't you just buy 'Herbal Essence: Color Me Happy'?" Teto adds, "Seriously $17 on one bottle compared to $4? You are crazy."

"And take advice from your fading curls?" Ritsu asks with a flip of her hair, "As if!"

"At least my hair is of natural color," Teto quips, "Your hair reminds me of my period."

I almost laugh as Ritsu gapes at her friend's rather insulting remark.

"Shut up, drill-curls," she scowls.

Before Teto can open her mouth with I predict to be a snarky comeback, Mrs. Zantar claps her hands.

"Alright, now that we are all seated," she says, "We can officially start, by the way Teto and Ritsu leave the poor girl alone. I didn't allow you to choose seats to chatter. Don't make me regret it."

The class snickers as both Teto and Ritsu retract their hands from my hair and set them on their desks in a mannered way. I sigh in relief, focusing my attention on Mrs. Zantar as she continues the class by passing out some books from a neatly stack on her desk.

"Brace yourselves, chemical compounds are coming," she laughs menacingly.

Most of the class snickers while some groan. I, for one, think 'bring it bitches'.

Covenant bonds, hydrogen bonds, shit, van der Waals interactions, I got this on lock.

Surprisingly, the class goes by smoothly despite the sneaky chatter between Teto and Ritsu. I wonder just how they were able to pull off a high grade without getting points deducted by their constant blabbering. Teto even went as far as smacking Ritsu with a crumbled ball of paper; the two almost engaged in a heated quarrel. Amazing how they just immediately straighten their posture and resume their work the second Mrs. Zantar looks up to inspect them.

The bell rings and Mrs. Zantar waves us off, dismissing the class.

"No homework, today," she says, "Expect it tomorrow though."

I respond with a smile which Mrs. Zantar simply nods to as a response before scribbling on some papers at her desk. As soon as I grab my book and adjust the strap of my bag over my shoulder, Ritsu calls out to me.

"So, what do you have next?" she asks before popping a piece of gum in her mouth.

"Health," I respond, "I expect it to be a piece of cake though."

"Well, depending on the teacher I suppose," Teto quips, "Just hope you don't get Mr. Woodchick."

The name sounds awfully familiar but I can't think why at the moment.

"Tall dude? Magnifying glass for lenses?" I ask as I attempt to remember.

"Yeah, yeah, balding, total Neanderthal voice," Ritsu laughs, "Ugh, I can't stand that guy."

"I can't stand his voice," Teto adds, "Actually, I can't stand guys with deep-ass voices like that in general."

"Ugh, just imagine having sex with one," Ritsu laughs, "Like fucking chewbacca, grunting deeply like he got his penis stuck in a water pipe and the water just rushing and hitting his-

"Okay, we get it, Ritsu," Teto cuts in, "You're doing it again."

I grimace as we exit the classroom and into the chatter-filled hallway. I'm not surprised to find the girls following me and trying to strike some conversation as I make my way to my assigned locker. Fortunately for me, it happens to be right around the corner.

"Hey, Miku," Teto calls from behind.

"Yeah," I respond, glancing back at auburn eyes.

"Since you're new and all, I assume that's why you have no friends at the moment?"

"Oh my god, Teto," Ritsu gasps, "You can't just ask people why they have no friends."

Oh for fuck's sake. These girls, I swear.

"Well, I mean I met some people but, I can't honestly call them my friends," I mumble as I insert my locker combo, "Well, actually, I'm sure Lily is my friend but I'm not too sure any more about another."

Suddenly, the girls freeze and gape at me.

"Lily Masuda? Ritsu asks.

"The Lily?" Teto adds, "You're friends with THE Lily Masuda?"

"Um, yeah, so?" I deadpan, opening my locker with a click.

"Dude, she is FUCKING AWESOME!" Ritsu exclaims, "Like, I don't know how some of the varsity cheer girls can bring themselves to not like her but she is so frick'n cool!"

"I know right?" Teto adds, "We fucking LOVE her, I don't see how our captain could dislike her."

I immediately assume this captain they speak of is no other than Luka Megurine. I mean they just mentioned the cheer squad and I'm guessing they're in the freshman/sophomore team. Luka is in varsity, a total no-brainer fact.

"So, you're cheerleaders?" I inquire, "and you're captain is…"

"Well, we technically don't have a fresh/soph captain, like officially," Teto replies, "but Luka is captain of the varsity team which is basically what we expect to be in by next year."

"Yeah, she's like the head," Ritsu adds, "So, yeah, Luka is the overall captain of the entire team."

"Well, I expected that already," I laugh, "She's so beautiful."

"You're telling me," Teto giggles, "I try not to stare in the locker rooms but it's really fucking hard when she's walking around like half-naked."

"Anyone can admire a great lithe and sexy body," Ritsu sighs in awe, "ANYONE."

Holy shit on a saltine.

What did they just say?

"Oh really?" I ask, trying to conceal the excitement in my voice, "Like…so…um…how much have you seen?"

Did I really just fucking ask that?

"What, like you want a number?" Ritsu laughs, "I guess like…maybe 60%, she's never been like full-out naked and she only showers when there is no one occupying the locker rooms."

"I'm a little disturbed you know that," Teto adds, "Do you stalk her or something?"

"No, bitch, I just happened to notice," Ritsu sneers, "I walked in one time hearing her sing in the shower room. I just got my stuff, and left. I couldn't help but notice that she has a really great voice."

I get an idea as I process all of what Ritsu and Teto just said. I am fully aware that sixth period gym is reserved for sports. After all, athletes stay after school training so the hours can range up to four or more. The idea sounds crazy to those that refuse to stay after school but it's always recommended to get involved in extra-curriculum activities for college. I, for one, would love to get involved with the school's journalist committee and newspaper. I wouldn't mind just spending hours taking photos, learning screen-printing, and writing all evening. I wouldn't mind trying a sport as well.

The only question is what sport would I be interested in?

I think I have more sympathy for guys now because I definitely now have this uncontrollable urge to see what Teto and Ritsu describe. My hormones are going crazy with the thought.

60%.

Luka half-naked in probably just her underwear, oh my god, just the mental picture is making me insane.

I slam my locker door so hard, I'm sure it's a result of the overbearing sexual frustration that's suddenly stirring inside me.

"Jesus," Ritsu gasps, clutching at her heart, "Careful, you might end up breaking it."

"I was about to say the same thing," Teto laughs, oddly unaffected by my sudden force on the poor steel door.

"Sorry but I have to go."

My words are rushed as I brush past Teto and Ritsu. I feel bad for dismissing their presence so abruptly but the sudden rapid beating of my heart and odd rush of adrenaline are really affecting me right now. I'm just going to run to class and use my frustration to get there really early. I don't even care if I'm the first one there; I really need a distraction NOW.

Everything seems to blur past me as I hurry to class. Despite totally forgetting just what my next classroom number is, I manage to make it to the area specifically for subjects such as Health and Life Skills. To my relief, the buildings are outside so I get a great breath of fresh air to calm my mind. As soon as I make it to the middle of the bungalows, I take a minute to catch my breath.

"Are you alright?"

I look up to the source of a familiar voice. Azure eyes come into view and I manage a weak wave at Kaito Shion before bending over and resting my hands on my knees.

"Yeah….I'm…I'm…oh god…..I'm fine," I pant.

"You just bolted like a bat outta hell," he chuckles, "Oh, I know!"

As my sight is currently focused on the cement ground below me, I can hear Kaito rummaging through his backpack. I quickly glance up and notice him pulling out a half-full water bottle.

"Here," he says as he offers me the container with an extended hand, "Take it."

Now, normally, I would say no but my throat is so dry with thirst that I have to look past my germaphobic tendencies. So, I take Kaito's water bottle and chug it like there's no tomorrow.

"Woah, easy there," he laughs.

I pay him no mind as I let the cool liquid quench my thirst. It takes about four huge gulps of water to empty the bottle. In fact, I drank so fast that some of the liquid managed to drip from my mouth and pour onto my sweater. Despite the dark blue color, there are now stains on the front of my chest and I panic at the sight.

"Aw, crap," I groan, "Dammit, now look."

"Oh, that's fine," Kaito says, eyeing my chest with odd fascination, "It's just water. It'll dry off pretty soon."

He's right. At least it's not coffee but I'm paranoid right now so of course I'm going to over-react.

I begin to pull my sweater over my head, grunting as the thick material gets stuck half-way past my shoulders.

"You-uh, you need help?" Kaito stutters.

"I'm fine!" I muffle through the material.

Suddenly, I hear a distant voice laughing for some reason and his comment causes me to erupt in crimson shades.

"Wow, Kaito! Alright getting her top off! Playa play!"

"Shut up, Al!" Kaito hollers in embarrassment.

It's when I remember that I'm wearing a thin tank-top underneath my sweater that I panic. I wouldn't be surprised if the material is also stuck half-way out. There's really only one way to find out if my torso is actually as exposed as Kaito's friend makes it seem.

"Kaito, what color is my bra?"

"Sky blue-oh I mean-ugh! Dammit!" the senior groans, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to look but its…well…you're right in front of me."

"You can always turn around!" I muffle through the fabric, "or better yet, HELP ME!"

The tall boy curses at himself as he approaches me with utmost caution. I can sense he's nervous without even looking at his face. It's the sound of his feet shuffling and many attempts to sound calm as he assists me in pulling off my sweater that make it obvious.

"So, uh, what class you have next?"

"Kaito, shut up and just help," I demand, rolling my eyes at his awkward state.

"Okay, okay," he sighs.

"Better yet, just pull down the hem of my shirt while I take this damn thing off."

Kaito hums in agreement as he lowers his hands near my chest. I can feel him practically shaking as he pinches the fabric and begins to slowly pull down. The action is excruciatingly slow and I grunt in response.

"Kaito, just GRAB IT and PULL DOWN!"

"I'm trying but if I do then…..ahem…"

"WHAT?!"

I'm really losing patience now.

"I might brush my hand past your boob."

I admit that it's sweet for Kaito to avoid any unnecessary 'touches' but as of right now, the longer he takes, the longer I stand here with my torso exposed for all too see. I can already hear some snickering around me as well as gasps and jokes regarding 'copping a feel.' I have half a mind to just punch those immature people as soon as I get my shirt straightened out.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, I manage to pull off my sweater as Kaito adjusts my shirt. He swallows very hard as he attempts to smooth the creases around my waistline.

"Okay, unnecessary there," I snap.

He jumps in response, apologizing immediately as he flusters.

Suddenly, just as I'm about to proceed in directing myself to class, Kaito is pushed as someone crosses the space between us.

I look up and meet turquoise eyes.

"Luka, what the fuck," Kaito awkwardly laughs, "In a hurry?"

I've had this happen before; Luka barging in between personal space. It occurred earlier in the hallways after seeing her speak to Neru. I assume she brushed me off because of Lily's presence. Whatever the cause, she's certainly a pro at being discrete about it. Aside from that, I immediately notice Luka has changed into casual apparel and ditched the cheerleader uniform. I assume she dressed right after the pep rally and I'm certainly not complaining.

She's looks amazing and I'd like to think of it as 'casual-chic'. Luka's hair is pulled to the side in a messy bun, complimented by loose strands of hair ending at her neck. She's rocking a simple black tank top with slightly visible cleavage peeking at the chest. Her white-cotton cardigan profoundly contrasts with the darkness of her top. Followed by that, porcelain skin is revealed at her hipbones accentuated by loose partially-ripped boyfriend jeans that are folded at the end just below her ankles. And to complete such a perfect choice of clothing, Luka sports black flats defining the 'classy-chic' aura she is magnificently pulling off.

"Hm? Oh, sorry!" she responds in that husky, exotic, sweet voice of hers, "I didn't see where I was going."

Despite the trance I'm in as I take in her outfit, I sense something definitely snarky in her tone. I'm not surprised Kaito fails to see it but I've been staring at her hard enough to notice the twitch of her mouth and sudden dark hue of her irises as she gives the taller boy a once-over. My breath hitches at the sight and suddenly, her eyes lock onto me as if she hears the resuming of my silent rapid breathing.

It's funny how I can read her expressions but her thoughts are totally cut off from me. It's as if I've already contained a key to her mind and if I focus hard enough, I'll be able to unlock it. Suddenly, she smiles in the most gentle of ways and I bite my lip, unsure at the odd gesture. Luka senses it but remains calm as her eyes shift to the v-cut of my tank top. I'm tempted to cross my arms as she sneakily ogles the slight cleavage of my breasts but the excitement all together causes me to freeze.

"I'm sensing something," Kaito incredulously states as he shifts his eyes between me and Luka. The pink-haired beauty immediately tears her gaze from me and locks eyes with the blue-haired boy. I, on the other hand, begin to fidget like a nervous wreck as I turn my attention to the yellow form sticking out of my bag.

Fumbling with the form, I begin to stare hard at the titles of my assigned classes, reading 'Room H103' as my next destination.

"I thought we were cool, Luka," Kaito sighs and the beauty almost panics for a second. As expected, her solemn expression remains and she cocks an eyebrow at the tall boy.

"Cool?" she asks, pulling some strands of loose hair behind her ear.

"Yeah, cool with me," Kaito adds, "You're still not mad at me, are you?"

My ears pert up at the concerned tone of his voice. Whatever Kaito means is causing Luka to avert eye contact.

"Sorry, but I really just happen to step right in between you and Miku," she says, "I didn't mean to-

"Oh man, no, that's not it," Katio laughs, "accidents are accidents."

Despite the vagueness of whatever Luka and Kaito are talking about, I can't help but notice that Luka remembers my name. It's so stupid to for me to get as giddy as a fan girl but I can't help it. I purse my lips as an attempt to hide the smile that dares to appear on my face.

"Kaito, whatever," Luka chuckles, "Don't you think you're being a little too upfront about this right now?"

To make a point, the pink-haired beauty glances at me before setting her eyes on Kaito again. The tall boy picks up the message and clears his throat. Suddenly, the warning bell rings and we all flinch at the very close range of the sound above us.

"Okay, gotta go," Luka rushes, "Sorry again, Kaito, Miku, hopefully I'll see you soon."

I feel so incredibly delighted just knowing she acknowledges me. And did she just HOPE to see me SOON? I mean, she could be referring to both Kaito and me but…oh man, I'm totally over-thinking this. Even if she just said excuse me, I would still smile like the happiest idiot in the world. I should really be rushing to get to class as well but I can't help but watch Luka's back until she disappears after a turn.

"That girl," I hear Kaito mutter under her breath.

I ignore the displeased tone of Kaito's voice. Despite being curious, all my thoughts fade away as I immediately begin to inspect the numbers above the classroom doors near me.

"What class are you looking for?"

I look up at Kaito before shifting my eyes between a sign that reads 'H101-H105'.

"H103," I reply, "Just around the corner."

"You have Health?" he asks, strangely excited for some reason.

"Uh, yeah," I answer.

"Oh, that is AWESOME," he enthusiastically adds, "Me too!"

I'm fully aware that Kaito is a senior and that Health tends to be a mixed class of every grade. It is a subject most students tend to get over with in freshman year and really easy if you ask me. As soon as I proceed toward my classroom, Kaito rushes over to walk at my side. Normally, any girl would get flustered with him, I'm sure. I mean the guy is really attractive but…a little too dumb for my taste.

We both enter the classroom receiving an odd amount of attention from students; mostly girls who let their eyes linger at the tall and handsome boy next to me. I'm not surprised to find some of them giving me dirty looks as I make my way toward an empty seat.

"Kaito! Bro!" one student hollers only to be hushed by the teacher sitting at the front of the class.

A series of greetings begin to circle around the room, directed toward the popular boy. That's when the teacher stands up from his desk and hollers.

"Pipe down!"

I sigh.

This is certainly going to be the longest period, I'm sure.

As class progresses, I realize that not only is Health incredibly easy but also incredibly slow. Little interesting things happen here and there. Kaito gives any guy attempting contact with me in anyway a dirty look. Even the poor nerd who simply picked up my pencil and returned it got shook up from him. I stop counting how many times I've rolled my eyes at him but the worst part is that I keep getting cold and lingering stares from some of the girls. I ignore them, of course, but deep down there's this twisted satisfaction that he's interested more in me than the criteria of the class. Then again, such a thing is expected from him as he tries for the millionth time to distract me. I'm surprised our teacher hasn't caught on but during classes like this, the best way to teach is to carry on and allow people to fail on their own. It sounds messed up but people need to learn from their mistakes, especially high school kids. Not to mention that Health is as easy as going to the bathroom.

Mr. Kando looks up every now and then, noticing Kaito switching his attention from me to the board. I almost laugh at the way he's staring at the tall blue-haired boy with a stern expression and a crossed-arm stance. I know this tactic. He's waiting for Kaito to finally notice him as he resumes his usual lack of cooperation with the class. The students catch on quick and some of them snicker as Kaito remains oblivious at the undivided attention he's receiving from the entire class. I, on the other hand, resume copying the notes on the board and glancing at my workbook every second or so.

"Hey, Miku,"

It's when Kaito notices his voice is the only audible sound in the class that he looks up and notices a rather angry Mr. Kando at the front.

"Kaito, flirt on your own time," he sighs, "Would you like him to switch seats?"

The question is directed at me, no doubt about it. I don't have to look up from my workbook to know that but out of manners, I turn my attention to Mr. Kando and answer him.

"It would be good for him but, either way, I can just ignore him."

Half the class laughs while some 'ooh' at my remark as if I just dissed the tall boy. I hear some girl scoff and before I can give her a dirty look, Kaito gives his two-cents on the situation.

"Good for me?" he adds, "I'll tell you what's good for me."

His cheeky tone makes it all the more obvious that he is going to say something inappropriate. Of course, I don't expect to be as bad as Lily but somewhere near her in a tamer way, I'm sure.

"Kaito, switch with Hio," Mr. Kando deadpans.

"I was going to ask for tutoring!" Kaito groans, "What's good for me is TUTORING."

"What's good for you is shutting your yap," Mr. Kando says, "Now SWITCH."

Laughter erupts as a reluctant Kaito gathers his things and stands up from his previously owned seat. Coming his way is a snickering tall blonde. His hair is swept messily in a bed-head style. It's not as appealing as Kaito's but this guy's hair ends just past his chin, giving him more of a surfer vibe.

"Better luck next time," he says as he passes the tall blue-haired boy.

"Shut up," Katio mutters, clearly agitated as he walks over to his new desk and plops down with a huff.

I shake my head at his immature ways and as soon as the tall blonde takes his seat, he smiles cockily at me, eyeing my chest in a wolfish fashion.

"Hey," he whispers.

"Hio, switch with Anna," Mr. Kando suddenly demands.

Hio jumps from his seat with a priceless expression. I'm laughing with the class now as the tall blonde switches seats for the second time in less than fifteen seconds. Muttering under his breath, he reluctantly proceeds to switch seats once more and, this time, with a shy girl I'm sure will be no distraction.

"Better luck next time," Kaito cheekily hollers from across.

"SHUT UP, KAITO." Hio and Mr. Kando state in unison.

After that little incident, class ends rather quickly as I finally have the freedom to focus only on the criteria. The second the bell rings, I begin to gather my things. I hear Mr. Kando announce the homework which only consists of three pages of reading and a couple questions in the workbook. I scribble his words onto my notebook, looking up on the board to double check my writing.

Right after I put away my notebook, I rush to exit the classroom. To my relief, Kaito is busy being approached by some girls excitingly conversing with the oaf. As I walk out into the fresh air, I make my way to my locker. Its lunch and many students are already crowding the courtyard as I pass by. I have no idea who I am going to spend the hour with but I would be lucky to find Lily as I'm sure she has the freedom to spend lunch outside the school. From what I heard, she sounds cool enough to have her own car already. She's as popular as Luka and Kaito so I'm not surprised she knows them. What's weird is that I, of all people, know all three of them. I would have never expected to become fast friends with Lily or be followed by Kaito like a puppy. Yet, out of three of them, it's Luka who I'm flustering over. There's definitely something she wants from me and while it's clear Lily wants some assurance and Kaito wants my ass (literally), Luka is just a complete mystery. I have some hints because of Lily but I can't put my finger on it just yet.

From what I can gather, Luka seems…risky.

'Taking advantage'.

'Aware of the effect on people."

'Victim.'

'Doesn't want to JUST BE FRIENDS.'

Fuck! Why is it so confusing?! Am I that in denial of Luka possibly being a bad person?! I bet if I just connect the words, I will definitely figure something out but somehow I can't bear to try putting it all together.

I'm scared of what I'll realize.

With constant thoughts taking over my brain, I'm surprised I manage to get to my locker without walking into a wall. It feels like I got here on auto-mode, moving like a robot as I process information of other means. Suddenly, I finally get to focus on something else rather than Luka as I notice Teto and Ritsu standing a few feet away by my locker. Their on their phones laughing about god knows-what as they share something on their screens. I hope it isn't a coincidence that they're standing by where I last saw them. I would prefer to have company right now than spending lunch alone.

Just as I'm about to holler at them, I feel an arm wrap around my neck and the pressure of knuckles grinding onto my head.

"Lily!" I groan as the blonde delivers a noogie on me.

"I was hoping to see soon," she chuckles, "I wanted to know if you wanted to go out."

"Go out where?" I ask, struggling to get out of Lily's hold. The blonde chuckles before releasing her grip and I instantly step away from her, smoothing out the top of my hair with a huff.

"Don't do that ever again" I scold.

"I can't help it," the blonde shrugs with a smile, "You've grown on me, pigtails."

"Yeah, yeah," I mutter.

"I take it you've been spending a lot of time thinking of what I said," she adds, "We can talk it over lunch if you want, say 'Stone Oven'?"

"But I'm a freshman," I pout, "I don't think I can eat-

"Miki!

'Miki?'

Confusion dawns to me as I realize Ritsu has called out my best friend's name. The red-head beams at me as both Teto and her approach us. I assume she's unaware that she got my name wrong as Teto seems to be scolding her that same reason.

"For the last time, its MIKU," she sneers, "Miku, tell her."

Just as I'm about to confirm Teto's remark, Ritsu jumps onto Lily with a hug so forceful that the blonde stumbles back.

"Whoa, there," Lily awkwardly laughs, "Thought I told to stop doing that."

Suddenly, a thought occurs to me and I can't help the cheeky smile that stretches my lips.

"She can't help it," I add, "You've grown on her."

The blonde turns to me with scowl as she struggles to free herself from Ritsu's surprisingly strong hold around her waist.

"Hey, Lily," Teto nods as she attempts to pull her friend off the tall blonde, "You guys hanging out?"

"Well, I was going to ask Miku if she wanted to go out for lunch- Ritsu, stop!"

"Just a few more seconds," she muffles through the fabric of Lily's crop top.

From my angle, it looks like Ritsu's latched onto the blonde's cleavage due to the distinct height difference. The scene is causing some students to glance curiously at the two and some even snicker as the usually carefree Lily Masuda flusters with embarrassment.

Luckily for the blonde, Teto manages to pull the red-head with a rather aggressive pull. Ritsu shrieks at the force and pouts as her drill-curled friend keeps a vice on her arm.

"So, what were you saying?" Teto asks with a smile.

"I was going to ask Miku if she wanted to go out for lunch," Lily finally manages to say.

"But I'm a freshman, Lily," I add, "I'm not allowed to anyway."

"I know my way around the rules," she winks, "Lucky for you the journalist committee has its very own card printer."

Of course Lily would abuse her power.

"Why would they leave that in the newspaper room?" Teto asks with a laugh, "I'm surprised Mr. Maury trusts you around any technology."

"What? Like I'm going to scan my ass and watch porno all evening?" Lily smirks.

"Well, if not at school, I bet you did it somewhere else anyway." I quip.

Both Teto and Ritsu laugh at my highly possible assumption. Lily just rolls her eyes, smiling amusingly at me.

"How about you guys?"

Ritsu jumps with glee while Teto simply nods with a generous smile accentuating her baby-face features.

I, on the other hand, can't help but feel disappointed. I was really hoping to just be alone with Lily to discuss Luka. I really wanted to tell her about our little incident with Kaito. Hell, I just wanna gush that she checked me out and remembered my name.

"Okay, well first let's go get Miku a-

"Ritsu! Teto!"

Despite the sudden interruption, Lily smiles as her ears pert up at the familiar voice.

I'm very tempted to let Meiko know that she would look prettier if she didn't bitch-face. I admit, the girl has a rocking body and a bigger bust than Luka but while my crush is lithe and curvy, Mieko has more of a voluptuous figure. Lily certainly notices and she takes a few seconds to admire the undeniable attractiveness of the brunette.

"Where we're you guys after Nutrition?"

Meiko immediately comes off as demanding and rude. In fact, Ritsu and Teto seem a bit scared of her as they avert eye contact with the short-haired brunette. It's no surprise that Lily can stare all she wants without flinching.

"Wh-what do you mean?" Teto stutters, "I thought only varsity were performing today."

"Yes, but there was an important meeting after that regarding next year's varsity team," Meiko adds, "You do want to move up in sophomore year, don't you?"

"I assume this was a last minute notification?" Lily asks, "Otherwise, I'm sure Ritsu and Teto would have made the meeting."

Meiko glares at the smirking blonde.

"This has nothing to do with you," she firmly states.

"Oh, contraire, baby," Lily cheekily adds, "I'm defending my friends."

Ritsu suddenly squeaks with glee.

"She called me 'friend'," She whispers to Teto who rolls her eyes in response.

"Don't call me 'baby', total-lezbo bitch," Meiko snaps.

"Oh, did you just think of that?" Lily quips, "I give that a 2.6 but I'm sure you can think of a better insult."

Just when it seems like Meiko is about to strangle the blonde, Teto distracts the brunette with an interesting question.

"Wait, who was responsible for letting us know?"

"Neru," the brunette replies.

Well, that fucking explains everything.

"Seriously?" Ritsu groans, "Of course we didn't get the message, she hates us."

"For the last time," Meiko snaps, "No one hates anyone, this is a team and as a team I expect better communication skills from you two!"

"Oh man, as a team huh?" Lily laughs, "That is rich coming from you."

"Lily, get over it," the brunette adds, "It's been like fucking forever."

"Just like it's been fucking forever since you guys actually won a competition," the blonde replies.

"What the fuck are you talking about? We went All-Stars last year!" Mieko snaps.

"All thanks to Luka but unfortunately she had to get injured and let the team rely on your generic routines."

"Listen you bit-

"Meiko!"

The five of us all turn to a voice I immediately recognize as Luka Megurine's. She's standing at the end of the hallway accompanied by Gumi and two other girls I recall from the pep rally. At the sight of Luka's impatient expression, Mieko rolls her eyes and groans.

"Hold up!" she hollers before giving Ritsu and Teto a stern look, "Don't think this is over."

"Why don't you let the CAPTAIN take care of the team's matters," Lily quips, "After all, she's in charge.

Meiko responds to the blonde's rather truthful and cheeky remark with a grimace. Meanwhile, Lily can't help but bite her lip as the brunette turns around and begins to walk toward her group of friends. I roll my eyes as I notice the blonde cocking an eyebrow at the nice view of Mieko's ass swaying as she storms off.

"Okay, kiddies," Lily chuckles, "Where were we before Meiko reared her hot ass?"

"Ugh, do you really have to compliment her?" Ritsu asks in a disapproving tone.

"I don't hate, I participate," Lily adds with a smirk.

Both Teto and Ritsu respond with a giggle. I, on the other hand, take the moment to glance at the sight before me, staring at Luka as she seems to be scolding Meiko. Before her group walks off, the pink-haired beauty glances at me, standing still for a few seconds before Gumi pulls her alongside the group. Luka doesn't tear her gaze from me until she exits the hallway. And a goofy smile makes its way onto my face as a result.

Snapping fingers come into view and I jump at the sound of Lily's voice.

"Pigtails, hey," she says, "You there?"

I shake my head before responding; hoping the blush on my face goes unnoticed by the blonde. Unfortunately, Lily catches it and her smile falters before glancing at the direction Luka exited.

"Snap out of it," she sighs and snaps her fingers a couple more times to emphasize her point.

"I get it," I groan, slapping her hand away from my face.

The blonde nods before leading us toward her clubroom and while Ritsu and Teto engage in conversation with her, I let myself stay in the back pondering on my crush. Suddenly, just as I am about to let thoughts of Luka consume me, I notice Rin rummaging through her locker.

I instantly feel guilty at the sight of the petite blonde. She seems bored, even a little sad. I'm more than tempted to confront her and ease the tension between us. Speaking of which, there really should be no tension in the first place anyway. I mean, Lily kissed ME. I made no move and it was entirely the ballsy blonde's fault. Though, I do feel bad about letting myself bask in the feeling for a bit. It's disgusting to admit but Lily really knows how to lip lock. Despite accepting that, I shudder at the memory and make my way toward Rin.

The closer I get, the more nerve-wracking I become. I'm standing so close to her that I'm tempted to tap her on the shoulder but then I get this image of her slamming me against her locker and I retract my hand. So, I do the most civil and polite choice.

"Hey."

Rin jumps at the sound of my voice, taking a few seconds to finally turn toward me. Just after she does, I flinch at her pissed off expression. I gulp before enunciating proper words but it becomes so difficult that I end up gawking at her like a scared child.

Rin notices and cocks an eyebrow before I manage to speak.

"R-Rin," I stutter, "I…uh…what's up?"

The petite blonde doesn't answer and her scowl deepens after shifting her eyes past me.

I bet she's noticed Lily and when I glance to check, I grimace at the scene behind us. Ritsu is clinging onto the blonde's arm like an over-zealous fan girl. I face-palm at the sight before resuming my attention toward Rin, desperately hoping she's not blaming me for that as well.

"Um, I really want to…um…what happened earlier…it wasn't my-

"Stop, Miku."

I hold my breath the second I hear the blonde speak.

"I know," she sighs, "You don't need to explain."

A surge of glee overcomes me and I smile awkwardly as a result.

"I was being a bitch," the petite blonde mutters with fidgety hands, "and I didn't-well you didn't deserve any of it…especially being slapped in the face."

Despite the tension, it's more than clear to admit that Rin is being absolutely adorable right now. Her honey colored eyes gleam so intently that I am sure tears will threaten to brim at any second. Yet, what makes me cringe with the desire to pull her into a massive hug is the snivel she fails to hold back. She notices and her face flushes, making the scene even more endearing.

It's taking a lot out of me to not suffocate the petite blonde in an embrace.

"Rin," I squeal.

The blonde looks up questionably at my current fidgety state. I'm fighting so hard to not pounce on her.

"It's okay!" I shout, "it's A-OK!'

I even go as far as giving Rin two thumbs up with a goofy grin causing the blonde to grimace at my unusual state.

"Are you…sure?" she asks.

I nod frantically.

"SO SURE," I reply.

Rin laughs and the sweet sound is enough to snap my restraint.

"Oh, Rin!"

"Wait, what are you-

I'm hugging her. No, I'm SUFFOCATING her. And as a result, Rin is protesting it in her usual defensive manner.

"What are you doing?! Let me go!"

At least now I know she hates hugs but I'm having the time of my life just snuggling the petite blonde like a puppy.

Suddenly, I hear Lily clear her throat and I instantly freeze along with Rin.

The tall blonde is amused as she observes us, raising her eyebrows with a wolfish grin.

"I'm not interrupting anything am I?" she chuckles.

Before I can answer with a snarky response, I feel Rin stiffen in my arms. Yet, something tells me that it has more to do than the tall blonde's presence. I notice Ritsu and Teto eyeing the petite blonde curiously beside Lily. As Teto holds back a snicker, Ritsu stares at us with a rather serious expression. In fact, it seems more directed toward the petite blonde. Suddenly, I feel Rin push back from me and she begins to walk away from us in a haste approach.

"Rin?"

My concerned tone goes unanswered and I panic.

"Rin!"

Thoughts regarding her strange behavior consume my mind. For some reason, I begin to feel guilty but as I realize a second time that it's not my fault, a surge of rage overcomes me.

"Go on without me," I mutter to Lily and the girls, "Let me take of this."

"Oh my god," Ritsu laughs, "She's like that, don't worry about it."

I don't have time to question the red-head's sudden comment. In fact, I'm more than tempted as I find myself offended by her words. Luckily, Lily notices and she shushes the red-head, nodding her head at my frantic state.

Without warning, I bolt toward the direction Rin went. It feels like I caught her in record speed as I find her the second I make a turn.

"Rin," I pant, "Wh-what is your…fucking…problem?!"

Rin jumps before quickly facing me. Her expression reads fear and doubt and I instantly feel bad at the sight.

"What's wrong?"

I step cautiously toward the fidgety blonde, hoping she doesn't try running away once more.

"Nothing," she replies, averting eye contact with me.

It's a lie. I know that much but I won't force her to be out with it. The best thing is to let her tell me on her own time. There's one thing I do refuse though. I'm not leaving her out of my sight for now. For the next hour, we're going to hang out and she is going to at least TRY to smile.

With that mind, I attempt to ease the tension and extend my hand to her.

Rin's eyebrows lower with confusion and she hesitates at the gesture. It isn't until I smile that I can sense her walls lower just a little.

"C'mon," I say, "I'm starving."

"Huh? But I thought you and Lily were-

"Nope," I interrupt the blonde, "I want to spend lunch with you, if that's cool with you?"

I feel delighted as I catch Rin's mouth twitch into an awkward smile. For now, it's good enough. I feel her soft hand wrap around mine and begin to lead us toward the nearest exit of the hallway. I hear Rin take a deep breath when I pull open the door but as soon as were out, I feel her relax with a steady exhale.

As expected, students are crowded at every corner, filling the atmosphere with constant chatter. I can sense that Rin's looking down the entire walk across the courtyard. So, in an attempt to ease the tension, I lightly squeeze her hand. As a response, Rin loosens her grip and she sighs but I take it as a good sign. As long as she's relaxed, we can manage through the hour without me chasing after her.

Despite the comfort of her presence, Rin stays awfully quiet. Even as we stand closely by one another, we wordlessly shift through the cafeteria line. The entire time, I can't help but fidget as I try to make some conversation with the seemingly mute blonde. I bite my lip before trying to form words. Fortunately for me, Rin surprisingly beats me to it.

"So I heard something interesting."

"Oh yeah?" I ask with a smile, "And what's that?"

"I know who you like."

I blankly stare at the blonde before a flush of intense crimson becomes evident on my face.

"Wh-what are you talking about?" I stutter, desperately hoping the answer isn't as straightforward as her question.

"I over-heard."

Shit. WHAT?!

"Some girls by my locker we're talking about you," Rin adds, "They mentioned your….um…crush."

Well, slap me in the face and call me a shitbag, WHAT?!

"I felt so terrible after hearing it, I mean, it was so obvious during the pep rally."

NO. NO FUCKING WAY.

"I mean with the way you were blushing, I was so stupid to not notice right away."

SHIT! NO!

Did she really notice Luka's boobs against my back?! Everyone noticed?! EVERYONE?!

"What's worse is now you have girls hating on you for it," Rin adds, "Over a boy, it's stupid."

HOLY SHIT ON A-wait, what?

I process all of what Rin has stated in with a gaping expression. Yet, as I feel a great sense of relief, I get the sudden urge to laugh at the petite blonde's total misunderstanding.

I think I have an idea who she thinks I'm crushing and there is no way I'm THAT interested in his azure eyes. Not when I have waves of turquoise wash over me, drowning me in pure ecstasy.

Holy shit, I sure am poetic when I'm horny.

The sound of my muffled laughter causes the petite blonde to blink in confusion. Despite my effort, a few snickers manage to slip from me. As a result, Rin looks at me with an incredulous stare.

"Rin, are you talking about Kaito Shion?"

The petite blonde nods.

"Oh man," I snort with laughter, "Rin, he's not my crush."

For a second, I swear I saw relief glint in the blonde's honey-colored eyes.

"Really?" she asks, "Well, then who is then?"

I panic on the spot. I mean, I am totally comfortable with Rin but I'm not so used to admitting I have the hots for another woman; especially when there's people surrounding us.

"Uh, well," I struggle to explain, "You don't know them."

Rin's ears pert up at my vague and very awkward response.

"Have we met?" she asks.

"Um, you could say that," I answer meekly.

"It's a girl, isn't it?"

As if I couldn't get any more awkward, I begin to laugh rather forcefully at Rin's correct and rather deadpan response.

"Oh, what gives you that idea?" I ask, shifting eyes between the blonde and the crowd.

"Well, for one you said 'them'," Rin adds, "If it were a guy, you would have no problem just saying 'him' but because you're clearly embarrassed of the fact that she's a girl, you continue to make yourself look stupid and matters very confusing. Stating 'them' refers to 'two or more' which actually makes you look very slutty."

Okay. So she got me there.

"Did you really have to insult me while you're at it?" I ask with a grimace.

"You're insulting me by thinking I'm not smart enough to catch your misuse of grammar."

"Okay, fine," I sigh and quietly mumble with utmost caution, "You don't KNOW 'her' but you know OF 'her', satisfied?"

"It's Lily, isn't it," Rin panics, "See! I knew-

"For fuck's sake no!" I add, "I would never…..well…I don't think NEVER…ugh! I mean no! NEVER! It's not her! And I'm sure it never will be anyway, she's so…I mean she's hot but-

"MIKU"

"NO! It's not her!"

"Well, then who is she?"

I groan.

"Can I tell you some-

"NEXT!"

Both Rin and I jump at the sound of a brooding cafeteria lady. As a response, we immediately rush into the building with fear in our eyes. Despite the smell of warm bread and lingering spices, I grimace at the actual food being served. The petite blonde doesn't hesitate to choose her tray, which consists of a carton of milk, a hamburger and microwaved curly fries. My stomach growls yet I refuse to allow it to process whatever by-products the school forces us to eat. Noticing my reluctance toward today's menu, Rin scoffs and shoves a tray with the same contents as hers in my hands.

"Don't be a dumbass," she sneers.

I sigh as we pay for our meals at the check-stand and make our way out of the cafeteria.

As soon as we exit, Rin finds a table and plops onto a seat. I immediately follow, taking my seat next to her with caution.

"So, are you going to tell me?" Rin says between chews.

"I suppose," I sigh, "Just promise you won't say anything."

The petite blonde rolls her eyes.

"And who would I even tell?" she chuckles, "I hate people in general."

"I can see that," I mutter.

"What?"

"Nothing!" I add with a cringe.

"So?" the blonde says, beckoning for me to continue.

I take a moment to take in my surroundings. I don't know why I'm bothering to check if Luka is around when I know for a fact she's out during lunch. I'm so paranoid right now, I'm mistaking someone for her as we speak.

"Luka Megurine," I whisper.

"Huh?" Rin replies with a mouthful of food.

"LUKA," I state firmly this time, rolling my eyes at the petite blonde's lack of decency.

Suddenly, Rin stiffens and drops her burger on her tray. Despite the abrupt behavior, I grimace at her gaping mouth displaying chewed contents of her half-eaten hamburger.

"Luka Megurine?" she manages through her mouthful of food. The sound is muffled but I catch it quickly enough to notice the disbelief in her tone.

"Yes, Rin," I sigh, "Luka Megurine."

"W-why?"

Is she serious? Is she really asking me WHY?

"Isn't it obvious?" I verbalize my thoughts, "I mean its Luka Megurine."

"Well, yeah, I know that much," Rin adds, "but seriously, everyone has a crush on her."

"Do you?" I ask, irritated a bit by her bluntness.

"She's pretty but I don't find her as…appealing as others make it seem."

"You like Lily over Luka," I deadpan, "I'm not surprised you think such blasphemy."

"Lily is charming and funny!" Rin suddenly protests.

"Luka is mysterious and beautiful!" I snap.

"Lily has tattoos and a Chevy Apache!"

"Luka's skin is as flawless as fucking Elsa and what the fuck is an Apache?"

"What the fuck is an Elsa?!"

"Are you fucking kidding me?!"

"You don't know what an Apache is!" Rin adds, "Are YOU kidding ME?!"

"LET IT GO!" I rage for some reason.

I'm sure it's due to the fact that Rin and I are bashing heads through our total opposite interests. She likes Lily and I like Luka. I know who Elsa is; Rin knows what the fuck a Chevy Apache is. Either way, we've made a scene and I'm more than aware that people are snickering over us.

"Listen," I sigh, "Can we not do this?"

Rin glances past me, glaring at our "audience".

"FUCK OFF," she states through clenched teeth.

And just like that, students panic as they resume back to their lunches. Some scoff at the blonde but she pays them no mind and continues with her meal. I assume the debate is over and done for so in an attempt to change to subject, I mention a very pleasant coincidence.

"Um, we have Arts and Crafts next."

Rin groans.

"Ugh, sounds really fucking stupid," she scoffs, "Not looking forward to it."

"Well, I think Lily is in our class," I add, "I heard her mention something artsy fartsy this morning."

The blonde's ears pert up.

"Are you sure about that?"

I almost giggle at the sudden glee in Rin's voice. Just the mention of Lily's name and she gets excited.

"Well, something tells me she is, but I don't want to put your hopes up."

The petite blonde pouts and I get the urge to smother her in my arms out of overbearing cuteness. Of course, I have restraint this time and decide not to piss off the blonde. As I stare at her in silence, I remember a very unfortunate reminder regarding Lily. She said it herself that she's not interested in Rin. I wonder if I should let her know but I'm sure she'll just go berserk at the news; especially toward the annoying students surrounding us.

"So, do you always spend lunch…alone?" I cringe as I ask.

"No," Rin replies, "I hang out with some of the swim team but today I figure hanging out with you will calm my mind."

"And how's that going?" I laugh.

"Mm, well I don't feel like punching anyone…yet," the blonde adds, "Just being in high school brings the worst in me."

"And you're in the swim team?"

"Yeah, it helps," Rin shrugs, "Lily sometimes comes in to assist the coach. In return, she gets to use to pool whenever no one's around. She used to swim a lot during lunch, but that was last year. I've been meaning to ask her for some tips but I always get nervous."

It's clear that Rin not only adores Lily but looks up to her as well. I begin to feel immensely guilty at the memory of the tall blonde discussing her "interests". It's safe to say Rin doesn't add up to the…um…..ass to boob ratio on Lily's list.

That is so fucked up; I should slap myself for even thinking it.

"So, um….you like Lily?"

Rin flushes with embarrassment.

"Uh, well-I uh…I really think she's cool," she meekly adds, "But I heard she prefers redheads…so, well, too bad for me."

Redheads?

Now, why do I get a really bad feeling about this newfound information?

"Like, what kind of red?" I ask as my best friend comes into mind, "Like the natural red or the lying Ariel kind?"

"I don't know, I never asked," Rin laughs, "but I guess natural red."

Well, I certainly won't be letting Lily near my best friend. I don't how she feels about height but Miki is actually fuller than me in more ways than one. In fact, her petite body is comparable to that of Pier Angeli; graceful, full, and delicate with charisma beaming from her overall radiance. Not to mention Miki's beautiful natural vibrant red hair.

Before I can dwell even more on the topic of Lily's 'type', the bell rings.

"Whatever, though," Rin sighs, "It's not like I expect anything, anyway."

I bite my lip as a familiar feeling of guilt returns. I feel so bad right now that I struggle with easing the tension. Rin notices the abrupt silence but simply cocks an eyebrow before throwing her trash away. I proceed to do the same despite that I didn't even touch my food.

Suddenly, a hand grabs at my tray.

"It's not good to waste food," the blonde says as she stuffs my wrapped burger into her bag. Next, she snatches my fries and shoves the unopened carton of milk into my hands.

"I can eat this," she adds, "You drink this."

I gulp at the assertiveness and nod almost automatically at the blonde. If there's one thing that certainly impresses me, it's Rin's bold thinking. And with a nod, I comply, pinching the carton open as I reluctantly gulp the white liquid down.

The rush of lactose emits a shudder through me and I can't help but gag that I just downed the entire thing on my way to class. I grimace and Rin chuckles at my current childish antics. Funny how she's shorter than me yet I'm the one acting like a kid being forced to eat vegetables.

As soon as we make it toward the art department, we notice the class door is closed along with students gathered at the front. I immediately recognize some familiar faces such as Lewd Len and Pot-head Piko. They're talking to an orange-haired boy who I recognize from my English class; it's the same douche that tried hitting on Luka and failed miserably. My ears pert up at the sound of heels and I assume it's our teacher but when I turn to see the source, my face flushes as I notice Luka and her friends walking toward us.

Meiko is at the front, chatting away with a brunette as the heels of her boots clack through the hallway. Gumi and a platinum-haired girl with red streaks are laughing. And as for the beautiful Luka, she's simply sipping on her beverage from 'Subway' and scrolling through her phone.

"Lucky for you," Rin snickers besides me.

Before I can glare at her, a distinct voice calls out to me, causing almost everyone to react.

Lily Masuda is smirking in her trademark manner as she struts through the hallway. I can hear some boys comment inappropriately about the blonde's obvious sex appeal. Piko, Len, and Hibiki high-five like they scored which causes Rin to scoff and glare at her brother. I smile awkwardly as the blonde continues to acknowledge me with wiggling eyebrows. I blame Luka's presence for that or Mieko. Either way, Lily is suggesting something between perverted and interesting.

I hear Mieko scoff as Lily approaches me. As soon as we're face to face, the blonde tilts her head and steel-blue eyes once-over someone's figure.

"Hey, Luka," she smiles.

I immediately turn around to see my crush's reaction toward Lily. Luka just stares at us are rather intently, chewing slightly on the straw between her teeth.

"Leave her alone, Lily," Meiko sneers, "It's bad enough that you're in our class."

"Oh, I'm not the one you should worry about," the blonde responds, tilting her chin as she beckons forward.

Meiko blinks in confusion before looking over her shoulder. And at the sight of her ex-boyfriend, she groans.

"Oh, hell yeah!" Katio shouts and pumps his fist, "Easiest class of the day!"

I immediately recognize the blonde beside him from our Health class. I can't remember his name but as soon as he notices me, he nudges Kaito with a sly grin. The blue-haired boy responds with a chuckle, shaking his head before hollering.

"Hello ladies," the blue-hair boy says to Luka's group.

Luka smiles apologetically before glancing at her irritated best friend.

"Don't tell me you're in our class," the platinum-haired girls quips.

"Why nice to see you too, Maika," the tall boy responds, "Hio missed you."

"Oh, is that so?" Maika laughs.

Hio hugs the girl intimately before pressing her against the locker. I assume Maika is his girlfriend as they seem so up on each other another now.

"Okay, enough," one of Luka's friends intervenes," Rules of PDA, please."

"Dammit, Avanna!" Hio groans as the brunette pulls him back from his girlfriend.

"Avanna's right," a voice hollers, "Keep that outside the school!"

I turn to the source and cringe. It's the same teacher Lily faked my "special needs" to get me out of trouble. I panic as she immediately recognizes me and smiles softly before opening the door. As students walk in, I elbow Lily rather hard which the blonde manages to painfully laugh at after grunting from the force. As expected, Rin rushes to her side, consoling Lily like some poor child. I roll my eyes at the scene and wait for most of the students to enter the classroom before me. I notice Luka stand back as well, a bored expression on her face as she watches Meiko scold Kaito for something probably stupid. I let my eyes linger on her until she glances my way, causing me to panic as I quickly shift my attention on the door.

As soon as the few remaining students come into class, I take a step forward. Suddenly, Meiko and her group brush past me and I stumble back. The second I yelp, I feel a hand on my hip, preventing me from tripping.

I look up and my breath hitches at the close-up of Luka's turquoise eyes. She smiles gently as she beckons for me to go in before her and as I clumsily attempt to do so, I feel her hand slide down to my mid-thigh. I swear I felt more than just a subtle caress. And the fact that I'm too flustered to even move makes it all the more obvious. Suddenly, as if the caressing couldn't be enough, her hand sneakily creeps onto my butt and gropes.

I freeze. Shit, I forget how to breathe and think as a rush of heat flushes throughout my body. The only thing that even manages to make it into my brain is a vivid picture of Luka clutching my ass for different reasons. Or should I say different positions because now my mind is consumed with mental images of her coming with me in more ways than one. Before I can even physically or verbally react to the overwhelming dirty imagery in my head, I hear a firm and cold shout.

"FUCK NO!"

The second I feel Lily roughly pull me back, all hell breaks loose. There's shouting on her end while Luka simply smirks as they stand toe to toe.

"Sneaky little bitch, aren't you?" Lily sneers.

"What's gotten into you?" Luka laughs.

"Don't play stupid with me you fucking cunt!"

"Holy shit, Lily!" Kaito hollers, "Calm down!"

"L-Lily?" Rin stutters.

The tension has become so thick with dangerous proximity between Luka and Lily. Yet, despite the blonde's threatening aura and scorching steel-blue eyes, Luka maintains a calm demeanor evident through her continuing smile. The façade causes the blonde to ball her fists and let out a long exhale.

"How would you like it if I pulled that shit on you?" Lily asks with a scowl.

"Pull what?" Luka adds, "I really don't know what you're talking about, Lily."

Something is nagging at me to intervene but instead, I continue to stay silent as the tingling after-effects of Luka's touch vibrate through my body. I'm tempted to say something but I'm scared Lily will take my stuttering out of fear rather than the embarrassment I feel for actually enjoying Luka's bold actions. I cringe at the thought as immense guilt overcomes me.

"Back the fuck up," Meiko firmly states as she takes a hold of Luka's arm. Her statement is aimed at the fuming blonde but, out of concern, she pulls her best friend back.

"What is going on?!"

Kaito, Mieko, Rin, and I jump at the sound of Ms. Schuzt's voice. As for Luka and Lily, they don't even flinch as they continue their intense stares upon one another. And while it's clear that the blonde is pissed, my crush continues her seemingly innocent mask. I shiver at the carefree smile plastered onto Luka's face. It's scary yet strangely exciting to see such a façade right before my eyes. And what makes it all the more intense is the fact that Lily and I seem to be the only ones to notice the truth hidden deep inside those dilated turquoise eyes.

Wait.

Eyes don't fucking lie and from what I just noticed from my observant nature, Luka seems…excited.

Is she actually ENJOYING this?

Lily certainly knows so and from what I can gather from her current fuming state, she's sees right through the beauty's disguise. As for me, I'm still struggling to process all of today's events. From gentle smiles to lingering gazes, it all seems to have moved way too fast to turn into flirty and explicit intentions; especially toward a girl like me. I mean, really, ME? Why would Luka show any interest in me of all people?

"Not in the classroom!"

It's when I look up to Ms. Schuzt that I realize I've completely shut everything and everyone out during my series of thoughts. In fact, I am beyond lost as I hear the teacher bickering with Lily.

"Whatever it was about, leave it outside the classroom," Ms. Schutz says, "I didn't cover for Mr. Kiyoteru to argue with you, Masuda!"

"I'm not trying to argue." Lily states.

"Don't raise your voice." Ms. Schuzt replies angrily.

"I'm not!"

"She wasn't!" Rin suddenly adds.

"Sounded like you just did to me," Meiko argues.

"Even if she did, she can't help it," Luka calmly adds, "She's frustrated…for some reason."

Turquoise eyes glance at me, silently justifying her statement. It is funny how Luka is constantly avoiding yet hinting the truth at the same time. I mean, the reaction in her eyes say it all. They do say eyes are the windows to the soul. In fact, isn't it common sense?

"Frustrated?!" Lily laughs, "I don't have enough middle fingers to express how I feel and it is BEYOND frustration."

"Hehe, NICE," Kaito snickers.

"Shut up you two!" Ms. Schuzts demands, "Now all of you get into class!"

Rin is the first to move, brushing past Lily with a disappointed look. Kaito follows with a chuckle which Meiko slaps him upside the head for. I can tell Lily is waiting for Luka to go in before her, in fact, the blonde stands protectively beside me without a word. Seconds tick in an awkward confrontation and just when I've had enough of the tension, Luka's gentle smile slowly stretches into a sensual smirk.

My breath hitches and a shameless rush of heat returns. The uncharacteristic feature is directed toward me and without a flinch at Lily's sudden curse.

"Bitch."

Luka laughs and the sound is so sinfully sweet yet so dangerously toxic.

"Back at you," she winks before entering the classroom.

OH. MY. GOD.

I am seriously hyperventilating right now. And the fact that Lily aggressively pulls me into the classroom only worsens it. In fact, the blonde even proceeds to force me onto the nearest empty chair. She plops next to me with a huff, massaging the bridge of her nose with her left index finger and thumb. The blonde mutters a series of curses before sighing, clearly agitated by the turn of events. I don't blame her; even I'm getting frustrated with the bi-polar antics of Luka Megurine. Well, in the sexual sense I mean.

I close my eyes as I attempt to regulate my rapid heartbeat. Unfortunately, it only allows for explicit mental images in my head to become even more vivid.

Dear god, I really just replayed every seductive gesture Luka's inflicted on me since this morning. From the flirtatious biting of her lip to her dangerously sexy smirks, the pink-haired beauty really does have me wrapped around her finger.

"Pigtails."

The cold and firm tone of Lily's voice snaps me back to reality.

"Huh, yeah!"

Green eyes lock onto steel-blue irises. Lily seems concerned, even a bit scared as she stares at me for a moment.

"Are you okay?"

It's a simple question yet I'm struggling with a simple answer. The complications in my brain and heart are causing me to fidget under the blonde's scrutinizing gaze. I would feel like an idiot if I said yes; after all, one shouldn't disregard the inappropriateness of Luka's actions. If it had been Kaito or anyone else for that matter, I would have punched their lights out. My intense attraction for the pink-haired beauty is definitely hazing my mind with incoherent reasons. In fact, it seems like logic is out the window as I let my body, once again, become consumed by the mere image of Luka exposing her true-intentions.

"I-uh…." Lily tilts her head as I struggle to form words, "I'm not…well…I-uh…I'm…I…"

Shit. I'm stuttering and my flustered state isn't helping. The blonde cocks an eyebrow as her eyes scan me. My face is so hot that it feels like the skin on my skull will melt in any second now. My hands clench at the fabric at the hem of my shirt. My green eyes shift between Lily's observant gaze and the interior of the room. And as if it couldn't be any more obvious that I'm guilty as fuck, I cross my legs and bite my lip with a cringe. The action goes unnoticed and Lily widens her eyes as a result.

"Are you turned on?" she carefully whispers.

I purse my lips and clench my thighs with a reluctant nod.

"I'm sorry," I pathetically whimper.

Lily's eyebrows lower with a scowl before abruptly looking past her shoulder. In fact, the blonde is now focused on my crush. She's talking to Meiko with a gorgeous smile and it's eerie to see her go back to a gentle and seemingly innocent soul. Meanwhile, I'm suffering with the female version of blue balls. The discomfort is so unbearable I'm even tempted to make another trip to the bathroom; this time with Lily as my guard.

"Miku Hatsune."

I jump at the sound of my name and tear my gaze from the agitating sight of Luka Megurine.

"Yes?"

Ms. Schuzt is smiling rather creepily at me. In fact, it is so wide and so…abnormally happy.

"I think its best you two separate for now."

It's obvious she's referring to me and Lily. We haven't stopped exchanging looks and words since we entered class.

"Lily, you can stay where you are…Miku switch with Hibiki."

Suddenly, I hear Hibiki cry out with a fist-pump.

"YES!"

Len and Piko are patting his back with goofy grins, glancing over at Lily with suggestive smiles.

"Kid, you better just leave me the fuck alone." Lily harshly states.

What was once an ecstatic little twerp is now a fearful sissy boy widening his eyes at Lily's threatening tone. Despite that, his snickering friends still encourage him to sit next to one of the school's hottest seniors.

"It was nice seeing you," Len laughs.

"Watch the staaaaage," Piko snickers between words, "And by that I mean her titi-

"I will kick your ass, pothead!" Lily hollers across the room.

The stoner boy instantly shut ups as the class laughs. I roll my eyes as I reluctantly grab my things and proceed to my new assigned desk. This is the second time today I've switched with this Hibiki douche and coincidentally enough, both seats are closer to Luka. Only this time, I am NOT looking forward to increasing our proximity.

I sigh as I set my things onto the desk, fully aware of the two grinning boys eyeing my stature as I take a seat. I've faced enough perverted antics for today. And Luka's strange means of groping is surprisingly the least worse. At least Kaito was cautious enough to avoid any touching. Even Piko and Len seem harmless as they wiggle their eyebrows at me. Meanwhile, behind me is the seemingly calm and polite Luka who, just seconds again, copped another feel off me.

"Alright, according to Kiyoteru, the first project is a children story book," Ms. Schuzt happily announces, "Today, we can just brainstorm some ideas but I want you to write them down before leaving today. In the meantime, just experiment with some of the materials. You can find all sorts of paper and tools in the drawers at the back of the room as well as on the desks."

With a nod, Ms. Schuzt signals the class to start the objective of today's class. To my surprise, Piko and Len jump from their seats in excitement, rushing to the back of the room. As I stand from my seat, I can't help but glance at the sight of Luka and her friends proceeding to do the same as the class. As Meiko and her group walk toward the gathered students at the back of the room, my crush locks eyes with me and a silent debate begins.

There is no flustering on my part this time; in fact, my stern expression causes my crush to stare back with an equally intense gaze. I can still feel the discomforting results of her sneaky antics and this only causes a little agitation toward her. I mean, I'm not really sexually active. Hell, sex never came up in my last relationship. Then again, that wasn't even a relationship anyway. It was more like a middle school mistake during my first semester in high school. Of course, that was back at Crypton Academy so I don't have to feel the guilt for dumping my ex's ass like Monday morning trash every day now.

This is really fucking uncomfortable. In fact, my crotch is clenching so tightly that I just want Luka to slam me against a wall and finish the fucking job. Eye-fucking, discrete flirting and touching, and recently groping my ass; I'm getting overwhelmed just thinking about it. Yet, she stands before me, batting her eyelashes without a care in the world.

Suddenly, Mieko comes into view, noticing the staring occurring between me and Luka.

"It's not nice to stare," the brunette says to me before whispering to her best friend, "Do you guys really know each other?"

"No."

And just like that, Luka walks away and her deadpan response causes a tear in my chest. I sit back on my seat, totally disregarding my previous intentions. Fuck the materials, I'm just going to sit here and maybe even cry a little. My face is blank despite the countless emotions coursing through me. Angry, betrayed, humiliated, pathetic, disgusted, stupid, horny, confused, scared, sad, astonished, but most of all, insulted.

I am such an idiot.

*END OF FLASHBACK*

"Pigtails."

I blink and adjust my eyesight on Lily Masuda.

It takes a few seconds for me to snap into conscious. I missed the bell and there's already a new set of students taking seats. Ms. Schuzt is nowhere to be seen. Instead, there's a tall, lanky man in a suit at the desk in front of the class.

"You spaced out during most of the class," the blonde says, "I'm surprised Ms. Schuzt didn't call you on it, you were completely out of it."

"Class…ended?"

"Class ended like three minutes ago," Lily chuckles, "Mr. Kiyoteru came in for the next period and we got to talking. I couldn't help but notice you just sitting there like a zombie the entire time."

"…oh."

I shake my head before gathering my things. I can feel the blonde eyeing me curiously but I pay no mind. I'm barely able to speak at a regular pace at the moment. I don't blame her concern over my distraught state. Even I'm worried about myself right now.

Lily and I walk out of the classroom in silence. And just as we cross the threshold, a beam of sunlight warms my body from my recent cold and zombie-like state. I close my eyes as I bask in the radiant sunlight, admiring nature's medicine. I am also very aware that I look like a hippy right now but I can't help it.

"This is nice," I whisper, closing my eyes as I tilt my head up at the sky.

"Hm, sure is," the blonde says, "Are you feeling okay?"

"Eventually I will," I quietly state.

I'm not too sure if Lily caught my timid answer but she looks convinced anyway.

"So, you waited for me?" I ask the blonde.

"Well, yeah, I don't have a sixth period," she says, "I pretty much either go to study hall, swim at the gym's pool, or just leave."

"Sounds better than actual class, I have-

My eyes widen at a sudden realization and familiar feelings of guilt and anger course through me.

"Fucking cheer practice." I state through clenched teeth.

Oh, FUCK NO!

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I'm sorry, I'm not sorry, am I sorry? I really don't know. What am i trying to apologize here for again? D: I got a lot of input from one of my fellow reviewers regarding Luka Megurine. This is just the beginning. Either you hate her or love her in this story. I for one, LOVE HER but I admit, she had me thinking "Man, I made her such a kinky bitch here lawls" but that's the best part about characters. A reaction from you whether it's hate, love, humor, or annoyance. Anyway, expect more characters (*cough* Gakupo *cough*), more Miku going off, and probably some side pairings ;D Anyone catch my focus on Lily's "type"? FORESHADOWING! lol Oh, and I just realized I described like an entire day in 5 chapters D: I'll take care of that lol

Anyway, thanks for reading! :) Til next time.