Chapter 2: A New School

The next day was the first day in my new school. Because of my father's migrating job, that's what I call it, I was dragged from place to place with my family. It was really tiresome, getting used to new surroundings day by day. And finally when I'm ready to make some friends, then move again. I hated it. I was not an expert in the friend subject. So once I complained but I didn't get a positive response so I just decided to drop the subject.

"Mom it's all your fault that I don't have friends " I said.

"Don't give me that attitude Missy. Go blame the company. And besides that, ate they made of rare diamonds for you to can't find any! Try harder" she said .

For me they were rarer than diamonds. Why couldn't she get it? But if she let me out of this cage she had me trapped, I might have made some progress. But the mere thought of going out of this house was impossible for me. So I always ended up being the prisoner of my own house. Well it's not like mom made me do hard labour or abused me though. This prison was made for my protection.

With all these thoughts filling my mind I got dressed into my new highschool uniform. The thing I always like about uniforms was the bowknot. I liked the way they hanged near my neck. The uniform was cute. A white long sleeved top with a blue bowknot by my neck, and a royal blue skirt with a hem five inches above my knee which I pulled down a bit to cover my indecently showing legs. I wore black shoes with white socks reacing a few inches below my knee. There was this coat to wear over it during winter but I left it since it was now almost the mid summer and I didn't want myself to be a steamed chicken.

We were to attend the Norin high school. When I said we it was Fumino and I. It was a place with a friendly background according to mom. She knows it because it was her highschool. If you want to know more about my family, this is a small family introduction.

Well my mom, she is forceful, dominant, hypocritical, and most of the time not understanding. My father is a nice person. A photographer for a tourist company. We followed him everytime he got transfers. He's rather understanding than mom but spent very little time at home. He had a free life with the job he desired. My sister Fumino, is 2 years younger than me; playful; beautiful; stylish; free; confident; stubborn; and a bit selfish but never jealous for she herself knew all girls wanted to be her. Even I did. Simply, she was the complete opposite of what I was. Finally, there's my little brother Ruka. He was 2 years old and loved cherries over his own sisters. I was the one to take care of him when mom's gone out shopping with her friends or when she was busy with work. We never received or expected any kind of a help from Fumino since she was never home till at least 7 pm. She had this 'thing' going on with karaoke and advising her to stop it was a waste of time.

"Sakura come down. It's your first day so don't be late. Hurry up" I heard my mom screaming downstairs. I didn't want mom to be so rising her lovely voice in the morning (note the sarcasm) so my legs automatically moved down the stairs. But we still had an hour to leave. And the next call was due to Fumino. I was not new to that situation so I slipped on the couch by my father who was reading the newspaper. I knew well what's bound to happen next but I didn't like it.

Every morning mom calls her out,

"Fumino, come down " but no answer comes. "come down! "still no response. "Fumino come down this instance, or I'll drag you". And that's when she'd come down. It was her habit to wait for the third call, which she called the 'hot temper call'. She enjoyed making mom angry unlike me. It was funny how mom never understood it. She would come still unwashed, hair messy in her pjs rubbing her eyes. So the throw of bitter words at each other starts and it would always end with mom cursing karaoke, for keeping her up all night. It was their routine formality of saying good morning.

My father and I knew the same scenario would repeat itself, exchanged a quick glance, winked and was ready to ignore all their heartious greetings. Mom called, three times as usual and we heard her footsteps hitting the woods stairs. But something felt strange. It sounded as if she was wearing shoes. Impossible!! When she finally appeared bewilderment ruled the room for a few long seconds. She was dressed?! DRESSED!!!

Yes. She was dressed and looked stunningly beautiful. She was wearing coat shoes, which explained her steps. It was the first time in ages we saw her fully dressed up so early in the morning to go to school and even looking so enthusiastic. Mom who was ready to bark at her was surprised too but looked genuinely happy for her daughter's progress. I knew her too well to be happy about it. She was up to something and definitely that something is not anything good.

Fumino has this mischievous smile on her lips, the smile she gave out when she wanted my help to sneak out of the house to meet his new boyfriend, or the one she gave me to have me do her homework in her stead. I totally didn't like it. I was always weak against her dashing smile and she knew it. She came straight towards me but I quickly got up and went to the kitchen to pack our lunchboxes hoping to avoid her but she was fast and stood behind me.

"Good morning. And you're avoiding me" she stated.

"Good morning and yes I am avoiding you "I said, observing her from head to toe.

"I may need your help with my hair " whoa! She's the one asking for help but she was being rude.

"You look good the way you are "I refused as politely as I could with a 'what are you up to 'kind of a look in my face.

"Sis, please, I beg you. It's the first day and first impression is important " and that was all I needed to hear to know what she was up to. Typical Fumino!!

"Who's impression are you talking about? You better not be up to something. I don't want you to attract trouble" I whispered into her ear, stressing my words.

"Absolutely not" she whispered back which meant 'absolutely yes's and added "I need your help with some other things too" mouthing an 'I'll tell you later ' with a smile.

That smile had me slaved. Cheater! But in the end I agreed and fixed her hair. 'Oh Fumino,when will you learn', but I loved her, for she was the only one to appreciate my skill in hairdressing. And so like that we went to school to begin a new life at a new highschool. Bit that's to her we were late.

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What are you up to? " I asked her on our way to school. Her answer was "Nothing "but that was not enough to impress me. It only made me more curious.

"Oh did, that's nothing new or special. Just what I usually do. So stop staring at me "

"Tackling down a boy? " I asked.

"Yes! "was her excited reply but I wasn't surprised. I stopped and looked at her in a don't-be-stupid kind of way but she just shrugged it off with a smile and moved on whistling a tune of a song she liked.

"Onee Chan, don't worry " How could I not sure worry! But I knew whenever she used Onee Chan to address me, she wanted me to trust her since it was the only respectful word she had in her vocabulary to call me. Yet I secretly found myself pitying the boy she was about to tame. Fun never abandons her.

The school was located at a walking distance of 3km. Though Fumino insisted on using the subway telling me she would sweat but I refused. Who uses the subway to travel 3km? She does! Now I found myself standing infront of the school with my sister leaning on my shoulders with her cheeks so red as an apple. All her make up was on the edge of melting down with her sweat. Well I guess we should have taken the train, indeed it was our first day here and according to her first impression's all that matters.

"So much for the first impression " she sighed, breathing loud.

"Sorry" I gave her a sheepish look which she saw and gestured it was okay.

The school we were to attend was the only senior high school in Kai. It was a tall white building spreading in a vast area of about 6 arches. The area which looked like the playground was big and students were busy doing morning football Practices. Cheer leading practices were going on too and I saw Fumino drooling over it. She was the leader of the chear leading group in her junior high and I was sure she will be here too. There were big pinus trees growing marking the margin of the ground and couples were sitting there cuddling with each other. There was a fountain in front of the flag post and white clovers were surrounding it. So and so, the school was gorgeous and I think I fell in love at first sight.

By the time we reached the school, it was crowded. Now Fumino was standing on her feet and was also admiring the school. I felt eyes falling on us so I looked around to see the whole school staring at us. In confusion it seemed. Must have been since we were newbies. I didn't like the idea so I convinced myself that they were looking at my gorgeous little sister. It was not partly a lie either. I wanted to hide behind her.

"Shall we? " she asked pointing to the stairs but didn't wait for my reply and hopped the stairs two at a time. I didn't want her to know I was nervous. She turned around and looked at me impatiently. I didn't want her disappointed so I started climbing up the steps wimpily. When I reached her she grabbed my hand playfully letting a bit of her confidence flow through me. I didn't have to tell her for her to know I was nervous. She just knows all the time. Yes ofcourse she's my sister who knows me well than any other.

We entered the crowded corridor which lead us to the principle's office. All the time I had my gaze fixed on the ground, unable to have eye contact with anyone but my sister smiled as if they were the new ones here. Such confidence! Even with her uniform shorter than it should be. She never change.

"Hey sis, that's the one. The guy I'm going to tame"suddenly she whispered, pointing to some direction.

"Who? " I asked, holding her finger down,"stop pointing out "

"Over there, the one with blonde hair, pierced ear,a loose tie, half buttoned shirt, and blue eyes .Oh he's so hot. I heard his name is Kyouta Tsubaki "

Blue eyes!the word has been haunting me since yesterday. I looked at the direction she was pointing but with all her detailed description I could already say what he looked like and that he doesn't deserve my sister. Guys with piecings are all worthless. I saw him but only the back. 'Turn! .. Turn ' my mind shouted. It was restless. That's when I saw one of his friends pointing at us and he slowly turned to face us.

Good god! It was the worst kind of guy to fall for.it was none other than the guy that teased me yesterday. So his name was Kyouta Tsubaki. The other guy was his friend. How stupid of me to not have realized it first. I looked away in an instant before our eyes met. There was no way I was gonna let my sister be with a jerk. He's not worth it. Why the hell was he in my highschool of all? 'Because it is the only high school here'my psyche said in a duh tone. With all these thoughts I felt my mind entering a spinning contest.

"Sakura and Fumino Yoshiko? " a voice came to our rescue. She was a teacher and she guided us to the principal's office. There we were given all the instructions. The principal was a lady and appeared to be a woman of her word. The lengthy session with her ended and we were sent to our respective classes. Fumino has another new girl in the same class with her who has arrived few minutes ago and they instantly became best friends. She was lucky to have someone else with her.

I went to the third year section and stood by the door of the class 3-2. I stood there outside till I was called in. The school had already started and the teacher was writing about Japanese literature on the board though no one looked interested. From the window I saw my empty seat in the last row. Will I be able to pay attention there? Normally the stupid low graders and class pranksters flock at the back.

I was called in by the homeroom teacher, Kazuma sensei, and he, of all things asked for a self introduction. I could still remember what I said just like it happened yesterday. And I stammered through the words too. How embarrassing.

"I'm,.. ah Sakura Yoshiko. I hope I'll get along with you" I didn't pay much attention to what I said or to the reaction of the students. I just looked at the sensei hoping he would allow me to sit. But instead he just looked at me asking to continue. My class teacher was clueless of how nervous I was since he asked his students to ask me questions if they had any.

"What's your specialty? " A girl asked. Just before I could answer another girl did the favor of answering in my stead but I was far from being glad."It must be braiding her hair "she said and the whole class laughed at her dry joke.

"I don't have one to be specific " I answered.

"Then tell us, which period are you from?" a boy asked as he scrunched his nose. I should be the one disgusted to be with a bunch of gangsters not them! But they all silenced up when Kazuma sensei raised his hand and I was allowed to sit. I hurried myself to my seat to escape the humiliation. As I sat my eyes fell onto my neighbor who had his desk joined with mine. There were 3 desks joined together but 2 of them were empty. One was mine and the other belonged to someone else who was not present today.

The guy to my right had his face barried in his hands and was sleeping. How rude! Even when the teacher was teaching! I greeted him with the intention of waking him up.

"Hi, good morning. It's nice to meet you "I said. But he didn't bother to answer or to look at me. I was about to speak again when I saw him raising his hand, while still having his face buried.

"Sir I have a question for her. Can I? "

"Yes"the teacher said.

"Well then",he said "Can the moon talk? "What kind of a question was that! Everyone was as bewildered as me. He still had his head hidden. Doesn't he know that manners? I was really pissed off by his behavior but answere"No, why do you ask?" I was wondering whether he was some kind of a maniac.

"Oh well it doesn't? I was just wondering how it spoke to her"he said, raising his head to look at me. My eyes fell onto the bluest of the bluest. I was taken by surprise. What the hell! What was he doing here? He's my classmate! Just how much more messed up my life could be. I saw the corners of his lips twich up into a wild grin. He was up to something.

The bluest apatite never left mine.

It had been too dark to get a good look at them before, but his eyes were seriously blue. Almost sickeningly blue - full on Prince Charming, field of cornflower, perfect, cloudless sky blue. Someone should name a crayon after the guy. It was a gorgeous ocean blue and I felt like trading my eyes with his.

I was doomed. I had to spend the last year of my senior high school,the last year of my student life, stuck beside this guy Kyouta Tsubaki who is a gangster as my partner. OMG!! I'm done for. The worst part is no matter how much I resisted, he was so attractive for me to keep my eyes off him.

"Hi, good morning .Nice to meet you too, Miss Moon Talk. Oh and I'll take care of you well my dear partner "

I'm seriously doomed

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