It's been almost two weeks now. I haven't talked to my father since that night. Tension has been filling the atmosphere of our home for quite some time now. I don't even look him in the eye. I don't dare to not right after shouting back at him. Although, I don't blame myself alone, I can't stand hearing someone contempt my dear Yonekura-san. Never. I care for her too much.
It's a saturday afternoon, I'm locked up in my room, concentrating on my books and handwritten lectures. I'm focused on these now more than ever since I've already stood by my decision in taking up a culinary course. All I have to do now is to top all my subjects and make an impression to whoever college professor that will interview me. I've applied already in a prestigious school in Tokyo. I know we may not afford it but with the state of my grades, I'm confident that I can apply for a full scholarship. One problem though, my parents have no idea that I'll be moving away for college. I plan to tell them at one point.
"HAIRO. I'M GOING OUT TO SHOP! TAKE CARE OF THE HOUSE WHILE I'M GONE" my mom called out from downstairs and closed the door without waiting for my reply
"Okay mom"
I went down to lock up the kitchen and back door but through my way downstairs, I happen to hear a faint sound of music coming from the closed door of my brother's room. It's quite unusual to me. I don't know of any specific kind of genre of music my brother was into. I don't even know my brother was into music at all.
I briskly walk to that door and turned that door knob "It's open...", as I slowly peaked through that door. My eyes fanned out, I gasped but immediately covered my mouth hoping to not be heard but I guess it failed anyway.
Haki turned around in shock as he saw me there in front of the door witnessing him...
"Sing" I patted his head, "I never thought you were so good at it"
He turned his away in shyness, I guess he didn't want anyone to hear him.
"That's why I always kept my door locked"
"Well, too bad you forgot" I smiled
"Don't smile! I-it's embarrassing!!"
"Hey, you should never feel bad about your talent. It's a gift and you should use it wisely"
My brother just gave me a small nod but he didn't want to look at me. He was still a bit tensed. I bent down in eye level with him.
"So, tell me about this talent of yours?"
"Huh?"
"When did you start singing?"
My little brother bit his lower lip, kind of hesitated to answer.
"What's wrong?" I asked gently
"I'm afraid that you're not interested...just like Oto-san..."
I blinked in confusion, I didn't know that he was opening up to my dad about this. "Did dad ever hear you sing?"
"No...but I used to tell him how I liked those singers in tv so much. He wouldn't listen" my brother explained in a soft tone
"Oh" I paused as my soul almost felt crushed with my brother's setback. He looked so sad that he could almost burst into tears. He wanted someone to listen to him, no wonder he dislikes talking in public so much...an inferiority, eh?
I continued with a smile as I patted his head and like the ideal big brother that I am, "Don't worry. Oniichan will listen to you. Tell me everything"
My brother's face brightened up and a wide smile crossed his face, he certainly wanted someone to listen to him.
The whole afternoon went by and I was there sitting beside my dear brother as he talks about everything about his passion for singing. It turns out that he developed such voice when he was five and self-taught himself with all those singing contests he watched on tv. He still even has tons of recorded singing contests on CDs. It never occurred to me that our family had someone who was musically incline. I'm not fond of music myself, I'd rather lie down in bed, study, or be in the kitchen making up food.
And when I thought he'd finish talking, he suddenly says
"I wanna go to Tokyo, Oniichan! I want to meet ALL the amazing singers there!"
This surprised me. That at a very young age my brother already knew what he wanted, that he'd follow his dreams no matter where they took him. Just like me... ahahaha!
"That's wonderful" I chuckled, "Say, your oniichan's going to Tokyo once I graduate from Highschool and by that time, you'll be in middleschool as well"
"Yeah" he nodded
"After I apply and get my scholarship in Tokyo, would you want to go with me?"
I know that it was quite a difficult choice for a little boy...
"OKAY!" Haki exclaimed in all delight, throwing his panda stuffed toy to the side with excitement
...or atleast I thought it was.
Will I really take advantage of my brother's dream and use it as a reason to go to away to Tokyo? As an educated young man of society...yes. Yes I will. It doesn't sound as bad as it seems. It will benefit the both of us.
[to be continued]
Saturday, October 30, 2010
DENOUEMENT
Aya: WHAT THE HELL!!
Haru: What's wrong?
Aya: It's so annoying how the story ended with Haki being such a cry baby!!
Haki: HEY!!
Aya: No offense but you were in elementary. I'm pretty sure you already understood all these problems
Haki: yeah?
Aya: SO WHY'D YOU HAVE TO GO AND BE ALL DRAMATIC IN THE ENDING?!
Haru: I don't see the problem
Aya: YOU'RE JUST BIASED
Haru: True
Gray: What's wrong with you people?
Haru: What's wrong?
Aya: It's so annoying how the story ended with Haki being such a cry baby!!
Haki: HEY!!
Aya: No offense but you were in elementary. I'm pretty sure you already understood all these problems
Haki: yeah?
Aya: SO WHY'D YOU HAVE TO GO AND BE ALL DRAMATIC IN THE ENDING?!
Haru: I don't see the problem
Aya: YOU'RE JUST BIASED
Haru: True
Gray: What's wrong with you people?
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Mixed Series: The Life and Times of Gray [3]
"ONIICHAN! WELCOME HOME~!!"
An endearing little greeting met up with me as I entered our home. I patted Haki's head and continued walking inside. I fixed my bag on the couch and unbuttoned my collar. The whole house smelled of my mom's cooking. My stomach grumbled as I sniffed the air. "Mom?" I called out while peaking into the kitchen.
"Ah, Hairo you're home!" she greeted while laying the plates on the table.
"I'll help you out mom!"
"Why, thank you."
"Where's dad?"
"Oh, he'll be home in a bit"
Moments after, just as we were setting the dinner table with food, the door unlocked and my father stepped in
"OTO-SAAAN!" my little brother ran to him excitedly and hugged his leg. My brother was awfully short for someone who's about to be in middleschool. Good thing nothing went wrong with my genes.
I went out of the kitchen to greet my dad "Welcome home dad!"
"Ah good to see you, son"
"You're just in time. Dinner's ready" I smiled and guided him to the dinner table. He greeted my mom with a peck on her cheek. It was pretty sweet if you'd ask me. You barely witness a couple in their late adulthood to remain a really close relationship. I'd take advice from my parents on how to cherish a relationship any day.
Many claim that I'm pretty smooth with girls but I actually fail in that part of my life. So much for perfection. It really disappoints me.
We ate dinner as a family. It was like a tradition to us. We always stay bonded.
"So Hairo, any plans after you graduate?" my father inquired
I took a bite of my dinner before answering, "Hm, yeah. I plan to get a part time job and pursue on university"
"My~ That's very diligent of you" my mom fluttered with delight
My dad chuckled and claimed as usual that he was very proud of me, "Son, if you would give in to my favor"
"What is it dad?" I followed a question while taking another bite from my dinner
"I would like you to get a medical related course"
I coughed. I know that my father worked very hard to provide everything for us. I respected him for that and never disobeyed him. EVER.
But I think that would change tonight, here infront of everyone. I never wanted anything that would have to do with a hospital. I don't why. I just hated it. I guess it wasn't my passion to care for others.
I paused in silence as I played with my spoon. Being a good son, my parents were expecting to accept my father's request. I coughed a bit,
"Dad, I'm afraid that this time I can't." I claimed in a grim tone.
"Why not?"
"Because I don't want to. I want to pursue on a culinary degree" I declared
"What?"
There was a daunting tone that came from my dad. He looked serious and his face was painted with disappointment. A simple and quiet family dinner ended up being quite a commotion until yelling filled our home that night.
"WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO THROW AWAY YOUR FUTURE?!"
"I'm not dad. I'm just following what I feel is right"
"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT! DON'T WASTE YOUR INTELLIGENCE WITH A DEGREE THAT WILL LIKELY TAKE YOU NOWHERE!"
I tried to respect my dad no matter and tried to remain calm and not to answer back rudely. I was thinking of my brother too I always tried to be a good role model to him.
"IS THAT GIRL POISONING YOUR MIND AGAIN?"
My eyes widened and I clenched my fists. I was pretty sure that he was talking about Yonekura-san. My dad believed that she was just a mere distraction and that I'm too good for her. The reason for his abrupt assumption is because I'm on top of my class and she comes in the fifth place after me. My father always wants perfection and I try my best to give it to him but when it comes to the things that matter to me, that I would give my whole heart into, I couldn't stand and hear her being mocked.
I jolted from my seat and faced my dad,
"DON'T DRAG HER INTO THIS. YONEKURA-SAN IS A GOOD PERSON. SHE'S SMART AND VERY ATTRACTIVE AND SHE IS NOT POISONING MY MIND! I'VE DECIDED FOR MYSELF AND BY MYSELF! SO I SEE NO REASON FOR YOU TO INTERFERE WITH MY OWN DECISIONS AND RELATIONSHIP. I HAVE A LIFE TOO, DAD"
I banged the table and stomped out the kitchen. My mom immediately embraced my brother who was trembling in fear and crying. After all, he was too young to understand what was going on.
[to be continued]
An endearing little greeting met up with me as I entered our home. I patted Haki's head and continued walking inside. I fixed my bag on the couch and unbuttoned my collar. The whole house smelled of my mom's cooking. My stomach grumbled as I sniffed the air. "Mom?" I called out while peaking into the kitchen.
"Ah, Hairo you're home!" she greeted while laying the plates on the table.
"I'll help you out mom!"
"Why, thank you."
"Where's dad?"
"Oh, he'll be home in a bit"
Moments after, just as we were setting the dinner table with food, the door unlocked and my father stepped in
"OTO-SAAAN!" my little brother ran to him excitedly and hugged his leg. My brother was awfully short for someone who's about to be in middleschool. Good thing nothing went wrong with my genes.
I went out of the kitchen to greet my dad "Welcome home dad!"
"Ah good to see you, son"
"You're just in time. Dinner's ready" I smiled and guided him to the dinner table. He greeted my mom with a peck on her cheek. It was pretty sweet if you'd ask me. You barely witness a couple in their late adulthood to remain a really close relationship. I'd take advice from my parents on how to cherish a relationship any day.
Many claim that I'm pretty smooth with girls but I actually fail in that part of my life. So much for perfection. It really disappoints me.
We ate dinner as a family. It was like a tradition to us. We always stay bonded.
"So Hairo, any plans after you graduate?" my father inquired
I took a bite of my dinner before answering, "Hm, yeah. I plan to get a part time job and pursue on university"
"My~ That's very diligent of you" my mom fluttered with delight
My dad chuckled and claimed as usual that he was very proud of me, "Son, if you would give in to my favor"
"What is it dad?" I followed a question while taking another bite from my dinner
"I would like you to get a medical related course"
I coughed. I know that my father worked very hard to provide everything for us. I respected him for that and never disobeyed him. EVER.
But I think that would change tonight, here infront of everyone. I never wanted anything that would have to do with a hospital. I don't why. I just hated it. I guess it wasn't my passion to care for others.
I paused in silence as I played with my spoon. Being a good son, my parents were expecting to accept my father's request. I coughed a bit,
"Dad, I'm afraid that this time I can't." I claimed in a grim tone.
"Why not?"
"Because I don't want to. I want to pursue on a culinary degree" I declared
"What?"
There was a daunting tone that came from my dad. He looked serious and his face was painted with disappointment. A simple and quiet family dinner ended up being quite a commotion until yelling filled our home that night.
"WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO THROW AWAY YOUR FUTURE?!"
"I'm not dad. I'm just following what I feel is right"
"YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT! DON'T WASTE YOUR INTELLIGENCE WITH A DEGREE THAT WILL LIKELY TAKE YOU NOWHERE!"
I tried to respect my dad no matter and tried to remain calm and not to answer back rudely. I was thinking of my brother too I always tried to be a good role model to him.
"IS THAT GIRL POISONING YOUR MIND AGAIN?"
My eyes widened and I clenched my fists. I was pretty sure that he was talking about Yonekura-san. My dad believed that she was just a mere distraction and that I'm too good for her. The reason for his abrupt assumption is because I'm on top of my class and she comes in the fifth place after me. My father always wants perfection and I try my best to give it to him but when it comes to the things that matter to me, that I would give my whole heart into, I couldn't stand and hear her being mocked.
I jolted from my seat and faced my dad,
"DON'T DRAG HER INTO THIS. YONEKURA-SAN IS A GOOD PERSON. SHE'S SMART AND VERY ATTRACTIVE AND SHE IS NOT POISONING MY MIND! I'VE DECIDED FOR MYSELF AND BY MYSELF! SO I SEE NO REASON FOR YOU TO INTERFERE WITH MY OWN DECISIONS AND RELATIONSHIP. I HAVE A LIFE TOO, DAD"
I banged the table and stomped out the kitchen. My mom immediately embraced my brother who was trembling in fear and crying. After all, he was too young to understand what was going on.
[to be continued]
I DIGRESS!
Haki: gallant charm? Really now?? REALLY NOW??
Shizuka: Don't be so rude! If you think he's ugly then think twice because you two look a like
Haki: Ugly?? Who said anything about Gray being ugly?
Shizuka: But you just..
Haki: Tsk tsk. My dear Shizuka, don't put words into my mouth, okay? You'll end up hurting yourself
Haru: I don't see the connection...
Haki: SHUT UUUUP
Haru: What'd I tell you about shutting me up? You can't. I reign over you. You're powerless against me
Aya: I reign over you? You're powerless against me? REALLY NOW??
Haru: Shut up
Aya: YOU'RE POWERLESS AGAINST ME!!
Gray: I think I'm having a migraine...
Shizuka: Don't be so rude! If you think he's ugly then think twice because you two look a like
Haki: Ugly?? Who said anything about Gray being ugly?
Shizuka: But you just..
Haki: Tsk tsk. My dear Shizuka, don't put words into my mouth, okay? You'll end up hurting yourself
Haru: I don't see the connection...
Haki: SHUT UUUUP
Haru: What'd I tell you about shutting me up? You can't. I reign over you. You're powerless against me
Aya: I reign over you? You're powerless against me? REALLY NOW??
Haru: Shut up
Aya: YOU'RE POWERLESS AGAINST ME!!
Gray: I think I'm having a migraine...
Mixed Series: The Life and Times of Gray [2]
"Remember, this coming month will be the school's annual thanksgiving festival. There will be various activities to be taken care of and organized and everything should be clean and smooth by the end of the week. I expect a hundred percent cooperation from ALL the class officers of every level. Understood?"
I thought that the moment I stepped in that room I would be able to seat comfortably beside my dearest Yonekura-san but I thought too soon. As expected from the president of the student body, I'd be the one delivering all the agenda. I'm used to public speaking and it's no sweat for me. I always wanted to look very professional but Yonekura's glimmering beauty restricts me from looking at any other person in the room. I just hope that they wouldn't notice my favoritsm.
I forked over and continued with a serious glare, "Any questions?"
There was silence in the room as I was standing in the middle podium. I was about to end the meeting until a girl from I assume from a lower year raised her hand. My eyebrows raised and immediately entertained her question, "Yes, anything you didn't understand?" I asked politely
"Yes actually there is Mitsuru-san. I don't understand a thing you said" she alleged
"Eh" I thought again I coughed a bit and continued on, "May I ask, why have you not understood a word I said?"
"Because I was so distracted by your dashing charm!!!!" she squealed.
I jolted from where I was standing at the same time trying to remain my composure. As the girl squealed the rest of the female officers in the room followed as well except for Yonekura-san. She just smiled and seemingly nodded as if she agreed wholeheartedly with the statement but ofcourse that's just my hopeless assumption. I blushed a bit as I faced down and fixed my glasses.
"Ahem. Please settle down. I believe that this is a formal matter and no time is to be wasted with mere tomfoolery." I contended with a grim tone. Everybody seemed to notice a daunting aura coming from my voice and kept quiet, I remained to be staid and furthered my statement, "Well then. If there isn't anymore senseless questions. Meeting adjourned" I declared and picked up the clip board and left as their eyes followed my steps outside.
The rest of the student officers left the room and apologized to me on their way out. I smiled and simply accepted their apology. I didn't want to be a cold hearted person anyway. It isn't me.
The moment that I saw Yonekura-san head out I walked infront of her and smiled. Having a huge gap between us, she titled her head and looked up at me with a smile.
"How do you do it?" she asks
"Huh...do what?"
"You always manage to make an outrageous situation to calm down. I'm really impressed"
I snickered. I felt very flattered especially from a butter up coming from my beloved Yonekura-san. I felt my face being all flushed and it was kinda embarrasing so I broke the awkwardness I was feeling with a joke
"It all comes from my gallant charm, can't you tell?"
She laughed sarcastically and pinched my cheek, "Don't try to act all bad boy. It doesn't suit you" and with that statement she turned away and headed down the stairs.
I paused and just stood there as I touched my cheek, that was the first time we had a really close physical contact and I couldn't help but be happy about it. I know. It's lame.
"Gray-san! Hurry up!" she called out
I snapped out from my day dream and ran to her "Coming!"
[to be continued]
I thought that the moment I stepped in that room I would be able to seat comfortably beside my dearest Yonekura-san but I thought too soon. As expected from the president of the student body, I'd be the one delivering all the agenda. I'm used to public speaking and it's no sweat for me. I always wanted to look very professional but Yonekura's glimmering beauty restricts me from looking at any other person in the room. I just hope that they wouldn't notice my favoritsm.
I forked over and continued with a serious glare, "Any questions?"
There was silence in the room as I was standing in the middle podium. I was about to end the meeting until a girl from I assume from a lower year raised her hand. My eyebrows raised and immediately entertained her question, "Yes, anything you didn't understand?" I asked politely
"Yes actually there is Mitsuru-san. I don't understand a thing you said" she alleged
"Eh" I thought again I coughed a bit and continued on, "May I ask, why have you not understood a word I said?"
"Because I was so distracted by your dashing charm!!!!" she squealed.
I jolted from where I was standing at the same time trying to remain my composure. As the girl squealed the rest of the female officers in the room followed as well except for Yonekura-san. She just smiled and seemingly nodded as if she agreed wholeheartedly with the statement but ofcourse that's just my hopeless assumption. I blushed a bit as I faced down and fixed my glasses.
"Ahem. Please settle down. I believe that this is a formal matter and no time is to be wasted with mere tomfoolery." I contended with a grim tone. Everybody seemed to notice a daunting aura coming from my voice and kept quiet, I remained to be staid and furthered my statement, "Well then. If there isn't anymore senseless questions. Meeting adjourned" I declared and picked up the clip board and left as their eyes followed my steps outside.
The rest of the student officers left the room and apologized to me on their way out. I smiled and simply accepted their apology. I didn't want to be a cold hearted person anyway. It isn't me.
The moment that I saw Yonekura-san head out I walked infront of her and smiled. Having a huge gap between us, she titled her head and looked up at me with a smile.
"How do you do it?" she asks
"Huh...do what?"
"You always manage to make an outrageous situation to calm down. I'm really impressed"
I snickered. I felt very flattered especially from a butter up coming from my beloved Yonekura-san. I felt my face being all flushed and it was kinda embarrasing so I broke the awkwardness I was feeling with a joke
"It all comes from my gallant charm, can't you tell?"
She laughed sarcastically and pinched my cheek, "Don't try to act all bad boy. It doesn't suit you" and with that statement she turned away and headed down the stairs.
I paused and just stood there as I touched my cheek, that was the first time we had a really close physical contact and I couldn't help but be happy about it. I know. It's lame.
"Gray-san! Hurry up!" she called out
I snapped out from my day dream and ran to her "Coming!"
[to be continued]
CONTEMPLATION D:
[Haki: -after reading the life and times of Gray]
Haki: BE POLITE AND DO YOUR BEST?! WTF?!!! I CERTAINLY DO NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING LIKE THAT...OR EVEN SAYING IT. IT'S SO...
Haru: ...so uke?
Haki: YEAH! I MEAN NO! SHUT UP HARU.
Haru: you can't make me shut up...you love me
Haki: -blush- i-idiot...
Aya: Honestly, where is this conversation going?
Gray: Can't you guys be happy for me just for once?! *cries*
Shizuka: I am Gray-kun
Gray: ...never mind.
Haki: BE POLITE AND DO YOUR BEST?! WTF?!!! I CERTAINLY DO NOT REMEMBER ANYTHING LIKE THAT...OR EVEN SAYING IT. IT'S SO...
Haru: ...so uke?
Haki: YEAH! I MEAN NO! SHUT UP HARU.
Haru: you can't make me shut up...you love me
Haki: -blush- i-idiot...
Aya: Honestly, where is this conversation going?
Gray: Can't you guys be happy for me just for once?! *cries*
Shizuka: I am Gray-kun
Gray: ...never mind.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Mixed Series: The Life and Times of Gray [1]
The morning sun was up, birds chirping all over and cherry blossom petals danced along the cold breeze of a Monday morning. Although being a tightly busy place, Osaka can be as peaceful for some people like me. My name's Hairo. Mitsuru Hairo. A highschool student in my 3rd year. I was born and raised here in Osaka and I speak in my native accent. Osaka can be such a busy place sometimes with all the rushing and buzzing of cars and people around, it's pretty hard to cope with but I love this place so I eventually got over it. I live in a small house around the Minami area.
"Onii-chan!" this small husky voice called out from nowhere, "Wake up! I don't wanna be late for school!"
Oh that's right, it's my little brother Haki-kun. He's in elementary right now and obviously he cares so much about his perfect attendance record. It's pretty cute.
"ONII-CHAN!" my brother exclaimed in his small voice
"Alright, I'm up" I replied in a lazy tone with my head still dug on the pillow.
"Hairo" my mother called out "Haki is waiting for you hurry and get out of bed"
It isn't like I could disobey my mom, she has such a gentle and sweet voice so I hate disappointing her even for simple things. So once I heard her voice I immediately got up from bed and threw my blanket to the side. I immediately went out of my room and petted my little brother's head. Our house was wide enough for four people, so it takes a little walking from my room to the kitchen. I lazily scratched my head and pulled out the chair before greeting my dad who was busy reading the morning paper as usual.
"Mornin' dad"
"Good morning, son" he replied without looking away from the paper.
I smiled and looked down on the table and quietly ate my breakfast. The atmosphere between me my father was quite awkward. It's not that I don't get along with him, it's just that he really isn't the talkative type but I know that he cares for us.
"So, Hairo" he uttered and the silence broke
"What is it dad?" I asked polite tone like any other son would do
"How's school?"
"Oh. It's fine. There are alot of things I need to take care of in the student council but it's really going well, I can't wait to graduate and I bet by the time school ends I'll have a grade point average of 94"
"That's very good. I'm proud of you, son. Keep it up. I expect alot from you" my dad alleged as he folded the newspaper and laid it down on the table. He picked up his suitcase and before leaving he kissed my mom goodbye and patted me and my brother on the head.
"See you later daddy!!!" my little brother exclaimed happily as he waved out the door.
I immediately finished eating breakfast and headed to my room for a quick shower and to get dressed. My brother beat me to time management as always.
TUCK! the sound of the button on my black hard collared uniform made. I could say that my uniform looked good on me. I'm tall and have a lanky body so the fit of my uniform hugged my body perfectly. My hair was always spiked up and fixed with hair gel, my bangs falling infront of my face as the other side of my hair was pushed back. As it would seem there was no more time for narcissism so I picked up my school bag and headed out the house with my little brother
"Bye mom!" I said as I waved
"BYE BYEEEEE MAMAAAA!!" there goes my little brother again.
I always drop off my brother to school since my parents think that he's too young to walk by himself. It doesn't really bother me I like children alot. They're always so happy and they demand for little things.
"Okay, Haki. Remember what we always talked about before going to class?"
"Yeah! Be polite and do your best!"
"And never talk to strangers, okay? Oto-san will pick you up later"
"OKAY!"
I chuckled and smiled as I seem vulnerable to my little brother's innocence. I rustled his hair and left as I headed to my own school.
"Hi Gray!"
"Hey Gray! Good morning!"
"Gray! See you at lunch!!"
Some of the students greeted as I entered the campus, I was quite known around the place. Maybe because I was the student council president and I treated everyone well. Why do they call me Gray? I never really liked my name Hairo, it sounds too formal and restricting so I thought since my Japanese name was close enough to a name of a color I decided to be known as "Gray" around school and even in other places except home.
I took the stairs to my classroom and immediately seated where I always felt comfortable. In the front row near the window.
I scanned the classroom, my classmates enjoyed talking to each other. I couldn't blame them it was uber boring while the teacher isn't around.
"YO GRAY!" Ren shouted from outside the room, he's one of my friends. Yes, we were three in the group and I have no idea where the other one was.
"OOOHAAAYOOO~ GRAAAAA~Y-KUN!!" a condescending tone came out from nowhere, and to my surprise it came from right infront of me.
"IKU!!" I exclaimed as I fixed my glasses, " Don't surprise me like that"
"But you look so lonely~!" Iku explained in a hyper tone
"Yeah, Gray" Ren continued as he pulled one chair and sat down beside me
I definitely wasn't the quiet type so of course I decided to chat with them a little
"You studied for the quiz" I inquired
"EH?!" Iku exclaimed
"Th-there's a quiz?" Ren continued in a despaired tone but tried to keep himself composed. He coughed as brushed his bangs up, "O-ofcourse I did!" he declared
"Really??! Renji studying for a test?!"
"HAHAHAH!" I laughed as I watched them panic
"See! Even Gray-kun doesn't believe you!"
"I'm kidding guys, there isn't any test"
"Hey! It isn't funny! What if I fail and I don't graduate?! Your conscience'll carry it for the rest of your life!" Ren alleged in anger
"Hey~ I'm kidding haha Sorry"
We were having fun until a soft voice caught my attention, "Good morning, Gray-san"
"Hey hey!! It's Yonekura-chan!!" Ren excitedly exclaimed and stood up from his seat.
Yonekura Nami, I don't really know how to describe her. No words could describe how pretty she was. Her long silky black hair was always knotted in a clean ponytail, her skin was as pink as cherry blossoms in the spring. She had a gentle smile and a really prim posture. In other words, she's the prettiest girl I've seen in my life. I've always liked her but I was always shy to tell her. I'm afraid that it would break our friendship. Talking to her makes me nervous but I try my best to stay calm.
"Good morning, Yonekura-chan" I greeted casually with a smile. "Are you attending the council meeting later?"
"Ah,yes. All the officers are attending"
"Oooohh...Gray and Nami-chan bonding huh? I'm jealous"
"Yeah! I'm jealous too!"
"Shut up, guys"
Yonekura chuckled and alleged, "We're just friends, right Gray?"
It pierced through my heart that "being friends" is what she thinks and nothing else. "Ofcourse..." I said softly
"By the way you two are acting, I doubt it"
"Shut up, Renji. Study for that quiz for science later"
"Hah! I'm not falling for that again"
"Oh but I'm afraid there is, Renji. Gray isn't lying" Nami backed up
"Yeah, Renji." Iku too.
"WHAAAT?!!" Renji exclaimed and ran out the classroom hoping to find someone that would lend him some lecture notes.
After class, I broke path with Iku and Renji. They were heading to the entertainment district I wanted to go but I had to attend the council meeting with Yonekura-san.
I slid the door open of the room and scanned the place, Yonekura was sitting infront, she was calling me to seat beside her.
[to be continued]
"Onii-chan!" this small husky voice called out from nowhere, "Wake up! I don't wanna be late for school!"
Oh that's right, it's my little brother Haki-kun. He's in elementary right now and obviously he cares so much about his perfect attendance record. It's pretty cute.
"ONII-CHAN!" my brother exclaimed in his small voice
"Alright, I'm up" I replied in a lazy tone with my head still dug on the pillow.
"Hairo" my mother called out "Haki is waiting for you hurry and get out of bed"
It isn't like I could disobey my mom, she has such a gentle and sweet voice so I hate disappointing her even for simple things. So once I heard her voice I immediately got up from bed and threw my blanket to the side. I immediately went out of my room and petted my little brother's head. Our house was wide enough for four people, so it takes a little walking from my room to the kitchen. I lazily scratched my head and pulled out the chair before greeting my dad who was busy reading the morning paper as usual.
"Mornin' dad"
"Good morning, son" he replied without looking away from the paper.
I smiled and looked down on the table and quietly ate my breakfast. The atmosphere between me my father was quite awkward. It's not that I don't get along with him, it's just that he really isn't the talkative type but I know that he cares for us.
"So, Hairo" he uttered and the silence broke
"What is it dad?" I asked polite tone like any other son would do
"How's school?"
"Oh. It's fine. There are alot of things I need to take care of in the student council but it's really going well, I can't wait to graduate and I bet by the time school ends I'll have a grade point average of 94"
"That's very good. I'm proud of you, son. Keep it up. I expect alot from you" my dad alleged as he folded the newspaper and laid it down on the table. He picked up his suitcase and before leaving he kissed my mom goodbye and patted me and my brother on the head.
"See you later daddy!!!" my little brother exclaimed happily as he waved out the door.
I immediately finished eating breakfast and headed to my room for a quick shower and to get dressed. My brother beat me to time management as always.
TUCK! the sound of the button on my black hard collared uniform made. I could say that my uniform looked good on me. I'm tall and have a lanky body so the fit of my uniform hugged my body perfectly. My hair was always spiked up and fixed with hair gel, my bangs falling infront of my face as the other side of my hair was pushed back. As it would seem there was no more time for narcissism so I picked up my school bag and headed out the house with my little brother
"Bye mom!" I said as I waved
"BYE BYEEEEE MAMAAAA!!" there goes my little brother again.
I always drop off my brother to school since my parents think that he's too young to walk by himself. It doesn't really bother me I like children alot. They're always so happy and they demand for little things.
"Okay, Haki. Remember what we always talked about before going to class?"
"Yeah! Be polite and do your best!"
"And never talk to strangers, okay? Oto-san will pick you up later"
"OKAY!"
I chuckled and smiled as I seem vulnerable to my little brother's innocence. I rustled his hair and left as I headed to my own school.
"Hi Gray!"
"Hey Gray! Good morning!"
"Gray! See you at lunch!!"
Some of the students greeted as I entered the campus, I was quite known around the place. Maybe because I was the student council president and I treated everyone well. Why do they call me Gray? I never really liked my name Hairo, it sounds too formal and restricting so I thought since my Japanese name was close enough to a name of a color I decided to be known as "Gray" around school and even in other places except home.
I took the stairs to my classroom and immediately seated where I always felt comfortable. In the front row near the window.
I scanned the classroom, my classmates enjoyed talking to each other. I couldn't blame them it was uber boring while the teacher isn't around.
"YO GRAY!" Ren shouted from outside the room, he's one of my friends. Yes, we were three in the group and I have no idea where the other one was.
"OOOHAAAYOOO~ GRAAAAA~Y-KUN!!" a condescending tone came out from nowhere, and to my surprise it came from right infront of me.
"IKU!!" I exclaimed as I fixed my glasses, " Don't surprise me like that"
"But you look so lonely~!" Iku explained in a hyper tone
"Yeah, Gray" Ren continued as he pulled one chair and sat down beside me
I definitely wasn't the quiet type so of course I decided to chat with them a little
"You studied for the quiz" I inquired
"EH?!" Iku exclaimed
"Th-there's a quiz?" Ren continued in a despaired tone but tried to keep himself composed. He coughed as brushed his bangs up, "O-ofcourse I did!" he declared
"Really??! Renji studying for a test?!"
"HAHAHAH!" I laughed as I watched them panic
"See! Even Gray-kun doesn't believe you!"
"I'm kidding guys, there isn't any test"
"Hey! It isn't funny! What if I fail and I don't graduate?! Your conscience'll carry it for the rest of your life!" Ren alleged in anger
"Hey~ I'm kidding haha Sorry"
We were having fun until a soft voice caught my attention, "Good morning, Gray-san"
"Hey hey!! It's Yonekura-chan!!" Ren excitedly exclaimed and stood up from his seat.
Yonekura Nami, I don't really know how to describe her. No words could describe how pretty she was. Her long silky black hair was always knotted in a clean ponytail, her skin was as pink as cherry blossoms in the spring. She had a gentle smile and a really prim posture. In other words, she's the prettiest girl I've seen in my life. I've always liked her but I was always shy to tell her. I'm afraid that it would break our friendship. Talking to her makes me nervous but I try my best to stay calm.
"Good morning, Yonekura-chan" I greeted casually with a smile. "Are you attending the council meeting later?"
"Ah,yes. All the officers are attending"
"Oooohh...Gray and Nami-chan bonding huh? I'm jealous"
"Yeah! I'm jealous too!"
"Shut up, guys"
Yonekura chuckled and alleged, "We're just friends, right Gray?"
It pierced through my heart that "being friends" is what she thinks and nothing else. "Ofcourse..." I said softly
"By the way you two are acting, I doubt it"
"Shut up, Renji. Study for that quiz for science later"
"Hah! I'm not falling for that again"
"Oh but I'm afraid there is, Renji. Gray isn't lying" Nami backed up
"Yeah, Renji." Iku too.
"WHAAAT?!!" Renji exclaimed and ran out the classroom hoping to find someone that would lend him some lecture notes.
After class, I broke path with Iku and Renji. They were heading to the entertainment district I wanted to go but I had to attend the council meeting with Yonekura-san.
I slid the door open of the room and scanned the place, Yonekura was sitting infront, she was calling me to seat beside her.
[to be continued]
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