CH 9 – Answer me…..
[Mei Shimizu's POV]
"Hey, did you hear? Two people got into a fight in Class 2-A..."
"Yeah, I did. What were they even fighting about?"
"Uh... something about Shimizu-san; you know, the Ice Princess."
My ears perked up.
"Really? Wasn't it the guy she was hanging around recently that was in the fight?"
"Yup. I think his name was... I... Isa... Uh..."
"Isamu Ishikawa?"
"Yeah, that's the one! The scary looking guy!"
"Hmm... Honestly, he kinda looks hot, don't you think?"
I felt my body go cold.
"...I can see where you're coming from... I heard that he also knocked out the guy in one hit!"
"Right?? Objectively speaking, I think he's cool..."
"Hello, you two girls over there~"
I walked up to the two girls. They froze in place, as they darted their eyes away from me, fidgeting on the spot.
"Uhh... Ahhaha..."
"Oh... Hey Shimizu-san..."
"I'm quite interested about what you guys were saying just then."
"Nothing, we were just talking about Ishikawa-kun..."
"Is that so?"
One of the girls with pink hair seemingly made up her mind, as she nodded to herself before opening her mouth.
"...Hey, are you dating Ishikawa-kun?"
"D- D- Dating?!"
I felt my heart rate immediately rise. My face felt hotter for some reason.
"Yeah. So, are you or are you not?"
"N-No... I'm not."
"If that's so, that means I can aim for him right?"
"Huh...?"
My vision darkened. I felt my blood run cold, as I unconsciously gave her a piercing glare.
"I mean you're not dating him, and he's really good-looking, so there shouldn't be any problem, right?"
I gritted my teeth, as my hands slowly clenched up.
Why do I feel so irritated all of the sudden?
"...No. You can't have him."
"Why not? It's not like he's yours anyways!"
"No. I won't allow it."
"You don't have the right to tell me whether or not I can or cannot date him!"
"...He's mine."
"Huh?"
I timidly squeaked out a voice, trembling slightly as I avoided her eyes. My face was flushed, as I awkwardly squirmed in place.
"...I said he's mine. So don't you dare touch him..."
The two girls suddenly stopped in place, with their mouth agape.
"...Wow. Shimizu-san, I didn't know you could make such a cute expression!"
"Huh?!"
"Oh my gosh you're right!!! When did the Ice Princess get this cute???"
"Right???"
The two girls suddenly began to gush out with squeals, giggling as they began bombarding me with questions.
"So, Shimizu-chan, when did you start liking him?"
"Uh..."
"What do you like about Ishikawa-kun?"
"Um..."
"Did you lie about dating him? Or are you guys not going out yet?"
"Hic-"
"Kya~ Let me take a photo of you right now, you look so adorable and innocent!!!"
My eyes started to spiral, as my vision began to distort; it felt like my heart would burst out of my chest at any moment.
Feeling too pressured, I immediately dashed past them, leaving them behind as both of them waved their phones at her.
"Shimizu-chan~ I'll send you the photos later~!"
"Tell us more about him later, okay~?"
Oh my god.
Someone please tell me what's going on with my body.
I don't think I can hold on for much longer...
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After hearing that he got in a fight yesterday, I was worried, so I came looking for him.
I checked the infirmary, opening one of the curtains to the bed. He wasn't there.
Where else could he be...?
Oh. There was that one spot that he always loved to go to.
I walked to the location.
It was a hidden part of the courtyard, away from the main area where most of the students would go to hang about. It was covered by shrubs and bushes, with a large tree that towered above it, with a soft bed of grass underneath it. In the middle was a small white decorative swan fountain, with a wood bench that sat beside it.
Making my way past the bushes, gradually, the fountain and large tree came into view.
Under the tree laid a young boy who was enveloped in the shadow, sleeping peacefully.
I slowly made my way to him. His chest was slowly rising up and down, breathing in a relaxed tempo. His eyes were shut; the natural breeze softly blew his bangs, moving it side to side.
I stopped beside him, gazing.
I laid on my knees, and softly placed his head on my lap.
The soft chirping of birds and splashing of the water fountain filled the courtyard. The breeze continued to graze us. The sun was brightly shining a nice amber, lighting up the entire place as it enhanced the visual scenery, making it more vibrant.
"..."
I lightly moved his bangs out of the way, revealing his forehead and entire face.
His foul expression was nowhere to be seen, instead replaced with a tranquil yet cute sleeping face.
The corners of my lips naturally curled upwards.
I never knew his eyelashes were this long...
His jaw seems sharper than I remember as well...
Why is his face this smooth?
I caressed his silky hair. It felt like small butterflies was tingling in my body, as if I found comfort in watching him sleeping carefree.
I wish this could go forever.
My upper body bent over him, as I closed in near his face.
"...Hey Isamu. Will you stay with me...?"
No answer. The only thing he did was murmur a little bit before going silent again.
"Neee~ Please tell me an answer..."
He laid still.
"Mou~ I'll kiss you if you don't respond..... Just kidding~"
Grinning, I raised my upper body again, before shutting my eyes as the feeling of the soft breeze and Isamu's warm head made me drift off...
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