Episode 1

Chapter 1

Ring!!!, the school bell rang. “Okay class you can have your break now. Don’t forget to finish up the homework I gave you. I want it to be complete by next week, dismiss”, said Sasaki sensei. “Ah finally break time. Eh! I didn’t bring my lunch box today?”, I must have left it on the table this morning. “What’s wrong Sakura, you didn’t bring your lunch box today?”, ask Akane. “I’m sorry Akane I need to go buy my food in the cafeteria today. You go on ahead, I’ll meet you at the rooftop”, I said.

“Ergh, why are there so many people buying today?”. I need to buy it before it's finished. “I’m almost there”, I struggle as I tried my best getting closer to the counter. “Hei stepped aside you ugly”, a girl said to me. Rude much. Oh, I know her, she's Harumi Asai, the princes fan club president. Her eyes are looking at the melon bread on the counter. Our eyes caught each other attentions.She glared at me. I being a coward as always instantly flinched. She pushed me to the side and snatched the melon bread away. “Oh no! The last melon bread is gone!". Huhu, I sigh. “I guess today is not my lucky day”, feeling dejected. Suddenly there was a melon bread right in front of my eyes. “Here take it”, a cold voice spoke behind me. I took the melon bread and turned around to thank him but he was already walking away. I saw him wave his hand as he coolly walked away. It's a sign he heard me right?

I rushed to the rooftop to join my best friend. There’s only 30 minutes left before recess ends. “Sorry I’m late Akane”,panting . “It’s crazy down there today. Note to myself never forget to bring my lunches next time”. “It’s okay Sakura, there’s still some time. Hurry and finish off your lunch”, Akane said. We packed and cleaned our lunch area before proceeding to class. As I reached my classroom I saw a girl talking to my seatmate. She’s leaning on his table, twirling her hair with her fingers using seductive eyes, with the princess like aura. “She went all out with her pheromones huh”, I thought. Mirei Yuki, the most popular girl in school. Now flirting with my seatmate, more like one sided. Kirigaya-kun doesn’t bat an eye on her, he keeps reading his book. She’s like talking to a stone. That’s amusing to look at but no surprise there. It’s the cold prince you are dealing with. Come on Kirigaya-kun don't you have any hormones? She’s pretty, intelligent, as equally as popular like you in school, the rich princess. A lot of guys asked her out every day. She basically has every female lead trait. They both look  gorgeous together like a painting. It’s not surprising if one day they started dating.

I walk to my seat silently. Mirei saw me, smiled and left the place. Her classroom is just next door. Then Eiji came and said, "Hei, isn't that Mirei Yuki? Are you and her dating. How lucky". Kirigaya-kun just snorted at him. He didn't deny it, maybe it’s true, I think. Suddenly both of them look at me. “I umm... is there anything y-you want to say to me?”, I asked. “No, no it’s nothing”, Eiji waving his hand and left while reminding Haru not to forget attending the student council meeting after school. I was fidgeting in my seat, feeling kind of nervous but I tried to be brave. I looked at Kirigaya-kun with a blushing face and said thank you for the melon bread and gave him my best smile. "Thank you for the bread Kirigaya-kun". He nodded and then proceeded reading his books. “I did it!”, I thought. No stuttering this time, feeling happy and content while enjoying the view outside the window, not noticing the reaction of her seatmate hiding his face behind his book.

It’s the end of school day, it’s time for the students to head for their co-curriculum activities. I’m joining the art club this year while Akane is joining the tennis club. I tried playing tennis last year but unfortunately, I sucked. I have the worst fitness ever. The coach keeps saying my posture is too bad, my hips are too wobbly and my steps are too clumsy. I kept missing the shots, and even hurt my ankles a lot of times. Wish I was athletic like Akane. Well it's fine. It’s not like I quit it because I hate it, I still play it, from time to time as a hobby. And I love watching tennis, especially when ‘he’ plays. I do enjoy arts more than sports anyway. It feels serene and therapeutic when I indulge myself in my artwork. “I’ll be going now, see you at the gate later Sakura”, Akane said. “See you!”. I hurriedly pack my thing to head out to the art club. I looked at my seatmate and saw him still sleeping. His hand covering his face on the table. I admire his hands. They are so beautiful and muscular. White but slightly tan-ish skin but barely unnoticeable to the ***** eye, veins popping up under his skin, big hands and long elegant fingers. I look at my hand compared to him, his hands are big enough to smash mine. What would it feel like having my hands in his? OMG! Did I just ogle his hands? My face turned ten shades of red. Me and my stupid fetish. I smack my face with my palm.

“Why? Why are you crying?”, Ryoma asked. “I’m sorry. I have to go”, she said. “Wait!” He grabbed her hand. Begging her to stay. But she forced herself to let her go and walk away. Her ribbon tie fell off her hair as she left it as the only momento in his hand. Wait! Wait! He screamed. His face buried in his hand, suddenly he heard a voice. Soft soothing voice. “Ri-kun, Kiri-kun, Ki-aya-kun, Kirigaya-kun, KIRIGAYA-KUN! Wake-up Kirigaya-kun”. He started to stir in his sleep and moaned. “Tt-he class is over K-kirigaya-kun, you better h-head to the student council meeting right now. Eiji-san will come and get you if you don’t go now”, I said. He woke up and looked at me with his drowsy eyes, he blinked a few times and said thanks. He took his bag and walked off. Suddenly he stopped, glancing by his shoulder  he said, “aren’t you coming?”. “Huh? ah, I’ll be going now”. I followed him out and closed the door and then headed to the art club. But, why is he still walking with me?

We were walking together, him in front while I followed him a few steps behind. I make sure to have more than 1 meter distance between us because I don't want his fan girls to misunderstand us. I had enough bullying from last year. Without saying a word to each other, we walked in silence. I’m like a puppy following its owner. It wasn't an awkward atmosphere but more like a comfortable silence, feeling content with each other's presence. Both of us are not the talker type anyway. Suddenly, he stops. I end up bumping his back. “Ouch! I’m s-sorry, I wasn’t paying attention”, I said. “Go inside”, he commands as he flicks his head to the side.I looked to my left, oh, we have reached my art club classroom. I said my goodbyes to him and entered the classroom. I saw him walk away. Wait, how did he know I join the art club this year?

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