Kuro feels his body being shaken, he quickly gets up, rolls and holds Haru to the ground, Haru starts giggling
Haru: Calm, Calm~ I was just waking you up!~ It's 6:25. You're usually in front of Shiko's door in 5 minutes aren't you?~ he smirks, Kuro quickly gets up, suprised.
Kuro: Are... you really Haru!? He couldn't get up so easily at this time...
He holds out his hand, Haru holds in and gets up
Haru: Ouch... Yes it's me. That hurt more than your floor slam did. He puffs his cheeks and shows himself with his finger
See I'm not ready yet. I just get up early so I can get ready and be wide awake with Aiko during breakfast. You were going to sleep in and looked really comfortable. He smirks and starts getting ready. Kuro checks the time and quickly rushes to get ready. He gets completely ready in 5 minutes and looks at his messed up bed, his eyes widen
Kuro: I slept so messily!? Haru tries to hold in his laugh and averts his eyes
Haru: For once yea... Ask Shiko... he says silently and giggles, Kuro quickly makes his bed and looks at him, confused
Kuro: I really would question you about this but I gotta run, later... he rushes out
Haru looks behind him with a goofy smile as if looking at his growing up child, he gets to getting ready himself while Kuro quickly gets in front of Shiko's door and knocks. Shiko opens with a big smile, eyes slightly teary from laughing, Kuro catches his breath
Kuro: Why are you looking at me like that...? He says, confused
Shiko looks away trying to hold a laugh and shows Kuro her phone, there is a picture from Haru, Kuro's eyes open wide. There is a picture of Kuro sleeping on his bed, laying on his back, one leg above the covers, one leg under. One arm hanging off the bed and one arm on his face. His body is also twisted weirdly and his mouth is slightly open. He looks like a spider that's been stepped on. Even HE gets red looking at the picture and tries to take Shiko's phone. Shiko backs away into her room and dodges him. Kuro closes the door after stepping in.
Kuro: NOPE! You're gonna delete that! I've never been so humiliated!- he tries to take the phone from Shiko, Shiko hides it behind her back and dodges him once again while giggling
Shiko: I know you normally sleep like a wrapped up mummy, tidy and everything! So this little slip is adorable!~ Plus even now you're emberrased. You always tease me, so it should at least be my right to HAVE this picture~ she says with a big smile. Kuro stops and sighs, he rubs his face in his palms and takes a deep breath. When he takes his hands away, he's smiling and the redness of his face is gone. He opens his hand at Shiko. Shiko looks at his hand and then to his eyes. Kuro points at his hand with his eyes. Shiko puffs up her cheeks and gives him the phone, she sighs
You're so unfair... she says quietly while averting her eyes. Kuro looks at her and smirks, he pushes Shiko on her bed, she gets completely red and opens her eyes wide
Kuro: You we're here calling me adorable for being embarrassed. You think you having this picture would stop me from teasing you? He says with a light smirk, Shiko gulps, unable to say anything, she's way more red than Kuro ever was a second ago, Kuro snaps a picture in mere seconds, his smirk quickly turns into a cheeky smile
Shiko quickly gets close
Shiko: W-What did you do! ? She says suprised, a message sound comes from Kuro's phone. Kuro hands over Shiko's phone back to her and giggles sneakily
Kuro: I'm not gonna delete that picture of me. But since you're all about fairness; I now have an embarrassing picture of you~ Shiko quickly gets off her bed and starts hitting Kuro's chest lightly
Shiko: If my family ever sees that picture I'm dead... Kuro ruffles her hair
Kuro: If the school sees either of the pictures; we both would have a chance of being publicly humiliated. See the issue? Shiko looks at him and slowly nods, she backs off
Shiko: Sorry... she shakes herself slightly
On another note! You looked like you rushed here! Jokes aside you really do seem more energized and I can tell you got a good nights rest! She says with a light smile, Kuro lets out a breather and nods
Kuro: Can't remember the last time I had a dream... can't remember much though. I just remember lost of warmth, comfort and light... I also felt like your song echoes in my head. The last one you sang before we made up.. Shiko gets lightly pink, She hesitantly smiles together with Kuro
Shiko: I'm glad.. Kuro looks at Shiko up and down. She's wearing a black T-Shirt tucked into her white tights, a light blue cardigan and a black choker. Kuro smirks.
Kuro: Looks like somebody is growing in the fashion department~ he giggles, Shiko hits Kuro's chest once.
Shiko: I've got you to thank for that... she says silently and gets her bag, they look at eachother, nod and shortly get out of Shiko's room without being seen by any students. They quickly head to the cafeteria and get the foods they want from whichever gender line they want. They sit next to Haru and Aiko and casually start chatting. After they all finish eating, there is an announcement made about the Show&Tell of the day. They all sigh and head to the conference hall. Seeing it is already really full, Aiko and Haru find seats apart from Kuro and Shiko, they all sit Down.
Kuro looks at Shiko, she seems to be thinking a lot about something. Kuro pokes her on the shoulder
Kuro: What are you thinking so much about? He asks, curiously. Shiko looks at him
Shiko: I... realized something I probably should have a while ago... Kuro looks confused
You know... my favorite book? "The Dark Side of The Moon". You know how the main characters name is Ningyo and has had his given wings ripped away by the devil himself..? Kuro's expression turns kind of empty, he silently nods
I was thinking of Ningyo-San in the YNTK... I know you probably don't want me thinking too much about them but... she takes a breather
He had a huge wings tattoo on his back. I saw it on accident. A few seconds pass in silence and Shiko looks down a little in thought
Kuro: And? He asks silently, Shiko looks back at him and puffs her cheeks slightly
Shiko: Don't you think it's weird!? I mean sure he could maybe be a fan of the book but he doesn't look like much of a reader... And even if that was the case, nobody would get that big of a tattoo after a book they like! Kuro sighs and averts his eyes
Kuro: So that isn't the case then? What's your point? He says in a tone that seems slightly annoyed, Shiko realizes that but doesn't say anything about it; thinking it's because she's talking about YNTK.
Shiko: Well... First of all; why would anyone name their child Ningyo...? "Doll"? What kind of name is that for ones child. I might be jumping to conclusions but he must not be that loved by his family if it's his real name... Do you know if it is or not? Or do you know his relationship with his family...? Kuro looks at her, as if he's about to get mad
Kuro: Shiko... you're asking too many questions and thinking too much. You could meet them if you dare because of my trust in you. But you don't need to and SHOULDN'T stick your nose too far in the private lives of the other members. He says, keeping his composure, Shiko takes a deep breath but stays silent for a bit, Kuro sighs
I won't answer anything but just finish explaining your point... he smiles very slightly as if feeling bad for a child, Shiko's eyes glisten a little
Shiko: Soooo, I was thinking; if my theories are correct, Ningyo-San could know the writer of the book, Zen A. and he could have based the story off of him!~ Kuro's eyes open wide, he looks speechless, Shiko looks at him confused. Kuro averts his eyes and giggles
Kuro: I'm sure you're thinking too much~ You're theory is just based on possibilities after all... he giggles a little more, Shiko puffs her cheeks
After a few minutes pass; the Show and Tell starts, the four students who last "beat up" Kuro comes on stage, they smirk and look at the crowd. Kuro sighs, Shiko looks uncomfortable and one by one; the students start to talk.
Student 1: Heh, we know you probably don't know who WE are but we are sure you know the guy WE beat up. He says with a cocky voice
Student 2: "Kurosaki Kaito". I'm sure you all remember that name from last weeks Show&Tell. The guy being used by the malicious Shiko Kagome. We beat HIM up! He giggles with a huge smirk as if he's so proud
Student 3: He was tired so we decided to teach him a lesson. For being someone who thinks so highly of himself that nobody can bully him. HAH! He was wrong! We hurt him so bad that he couldn't stand up properly! Shiko Kagome herself! Came to "save" him! How pitiful!~ he giggles and pushes a button. A picture of Kuro sitting on the ground, tired and about to pass out is shown behind them from the projector
Student 4: WE! Did this!~ a few people in the crowd start applauding. Kuro lifts up his hand, the students don't see who he is before the light hits where he was sitting so they give him a chance to talk. Kuro gets up and the light on that area turns on. All 4 of the students eyes open wide. Kuro smirks and gets handed the mic from a teacher, Shiko looks at him, trying to hold in her giggle.
Kuro: Can I get on stage for a bit? I'm sure you aren't scared since you think you "beat me up"? He says in a sly tone with a big smirk on his face
President Zero and Vice-Pres Yami are sitting on the side of the stage, Yami on his one person couch. He lifts his hand; granting permission. Kuro jumps to the front row seats from where he was a couple of times and gets on stage, the four students keep their distance from him a little. Kuro looks at all the students that gathered in the hall and smiles innocently
Kuro: I hadn't slept for three days. Of course I was tired. They gave me a pretty good reason to rest I have to admit. However I don't think kicking me when I'm down could be called "beating me up" in multiple ways then one. He looks at the four students
Point 1; if you aren't scared, as you four said then; you could try to take me on now four against one!~ But only kicking me wouldn't really work! He says with a smile. The students look hesitant and don't say anything. Shiko giggles slightly. Kuro looks back at the crowd
Point 2; This happened yesterday and I'm already okay so how much could they have done to me anyway? He says innocently and flexes one arm, showing there is nothing wrong with him. He looks at the 4 guys and takes a few steps near them
Point 3; Shiko came there and knocked three of you down. When you got back up; I was still on the ground and you guys got scared from my words and left. He stands directly in front of them.
Bullying won't grant you anything. So since you guys aren't even good at it; you could just stop before embarrassing yourselfs more. One of the students quickly try to punch Kuro but he catches it in his hand that isn't holding the mic, he smirks and squeezes the students hand, you can see him slowly being in pain from his face. Kuro lets go and goes back to the middle of the stage. He looks at the crowd with a smirk, Shiko is lightly smiling
Point 4; Bullying won't do you shit. So sometimes play by your own rules instead of being a dog to the schools system. Many people in the students starts talking to eachother. Kuro taps the mic and gets attention back.
Finally, Point 5; he looks at Shiko, his smirk turns into a small smile
Girls can be strong to. Just like how guys can be soft. Shiko nods with a light smile, Kuro looks at President Zero who already looks kind of annoyed
Fuck the system! He says with a smirk and throws the mic to the 4 student in the back without looking. They catch it and Kuro jumps down from the stage, going back to his seat.
All the students in the conference hall start applauding and screaming. The four who was in charge of the show&tell for the week runs off, leaving the mic. Zero rushes, gets the mic and puts it on the stand on the middle of the stage, he taps it many times for attention while Kuro sits down at his seat
Zero: That's enough! He says loudly in the mic. Slowly all the noise dies down. Shiko high fives Kuro. Yami smirks slightly from his couch. For once, Zero looks mad in front of the students. He sighs.
I'd like everybody to Forget the stupidity that took place here today. From now on, anybody who is planning to go on stage here for a show&tell has to come to me when I'm outside the council room and tell me what they've done. He looks at Kuro, very pissed. Kuro sticks his tongue out at him and pisses him off even more.
AND, please forget what Kurosaki has said here today. He is clearly still tired to be talking like that. This system CLEARLY keeps the school in check. People always get what they deserve. If you go against our perfect system, You could meet me and Yami-San IN the council room. He looks at Yami, Yami sighs and loses expression, he gets up and gets next to Zero, wearing his electro-color and tracer bracelets. He looks at all the students, the room is as silent as ever.
If any of you start going out of hand against a system so great; we WILL make sure everyone gets to wear these electro collar and bracelets!~ he smiles innocently and activates Yami's collar with his ring, people who don't know about the ring wouldn't even notice how the electrocution started. All the students look terrified and a few gasps. Shiko and Kuro's positive expressions slowly disappear. Zero smiles insanely as if he's won a battle. Yami's head slightly twitches as the electrocution slowly stops after a few seconds, he hasn't screamed but there was no doubt he felt the pain. Zero looks at Yami and nods slightly as if saying that's it. Yami sighs and heads back to his couch
Kuro: Tch. He really did his best to take the attention of off my speech. That childish little... Shiko puts her hand on Kuro's shoulder and smiles lightly, a sort of blue smile
Shiko: I'm sure many students will think about the things you said. You were great up there... she says kinda silently, Kuro takes a deep breath and smiles lightly, he nods as if thanking her, they both look back on stage
Zero: Thats it for the day fellow students~ Know your place, be perfect and Ta-Ta~ he says, satisfied from the fear he gave the crowd and heads off stage, the lights in the room all open and people slowly stars leaving. After a while; only Kuro, Shiko, Aiko, Haru and Yami are in the conference hall. Aiko says her goodbyes and goes to her own class earlier than the other three. Haru gets closer to Kuro and Shiko.
Haru: I can't believe that brother of mine! I've lived with him my entire life and he never seems to stop amazing me with how stubborn he is to not change his ways... he sighs, Shiko looks down a little, Kuro looks at Yami and then back at Haru
Kuro: I think he was extra mad because when I was tired a day or two ago; I said something that probably really pissed him off. He says with a light smirk. Haru smirks too as if wanting the details like a gossiping girl, Shiko looks up and smiles lightly
Haru: Tell me about it later~ Imma go to class and nap a little before it begins. Ta-Ta~ he winks and runs off, Shiko giggles a little
Shiko: I guess sometimes they are similar... She says and slowly looks at Yami
Yami points at his collar, Kuro nods and Yami comes over down, in front of the stage. Kuro and Shiko head to him, Yami turns away and Kuro starts trying to take off the collar. Shiko gulps.
Shiko: D-Does it hurt...? She asks hesitantly and very quietly. Yami looks in Shiko's eyes, Shiko feels her body tremble ever so slightly. He starts speaking with no emotion in tone or in his expression
Yami: Of course it does. I don't mind a little pain though. As long as Zero gets his point across; I can keep my position as Vice President and stay in that room.
Shiko gulps, kinda suprised to get an answer this long from Yami. Kuro takes the collar off and hands it to Yami. He takes it.
Shiko: If you want to be in the room, why do you always ask to get out of it..? She asks hesitantly again, Yami turns to her properly. She unconsciously holds Kuro's arm
Yami: Want some honesty? Kuro looks at Yami as if his eyes are saying "stop." Yami smirks ever so slightly
I have to stay in a room so I don't end up killing people, unable to control my anger. If it wasn't that room; it would be somewhere smaller. But it's comfortable in there so I'd rather not change it. And the reason why I ask is so I don't end up being held responsible of getting out. Shiko can feel her heart start to beat faster. Yami's deep voice Echos through her head as she falls on her knees, letting go of Kuro's arm. Yami's smirk slowly disappears. Shiko feels her body get cold. Kuro holds Yami from the collar of his shirt and pulls him close
Kuro: Watch your mouth idiot. She'll think too much about it. He looks in Yami's eyes, his eyes glistening a little with anger, Yami smirks a little again.
Yami: Calm down Cous. All I'm doing is scaring her with a little honesty so she takes a step off of our backs. His smirk slowly goes away and he's left expressionless again
Now I think you've got some explaining to do. He pats Kuro's back and heads off, back to the SC Room. Kuro takes a breather to calm down and holds his hand out for Shiko to get up, she holds his hand, gets up and quickly lets go
Kuro: Are you oka- Shiko talks over him
Shiko: "Cous"..? She looks at Kuro, confused and suprised, her breathing slowly calming down. Kuro averts his eyes and sighs
Kuro: Fine. Let's walk and talk. Shiko quickly nods and they start walking. Shiko keeps looking at Kuro with the corner of her eyes.
Yami... is my cousin. He says, very clear that he didn't want to tell her about this, Shiko looks suprised but also as if her mind has been cleared, she looks ahead and down a little
Shiko: That... actually makes a lot of sense. Why you were so comfortable around someone you've warned me about... Also how sometimes your eyes look the same... Kuro looks at her confused
Kuro: What do you mean mean? Shiko lightly smiles and looks at him
Shiko: Sometimes your eyes lose expression when you're serious. Or when you fight and get serious like you once did against Haru. Your aura also starts looking like his... it's intimidating but I think I'm getting used to it when you do it... Kuro lets out a short laugh like a breather
Kuro: Of course you'd notice that... Shiko ruffles her own hair a little and giggles lightly, Kuro sighs
You aren't mad I didn't tell you..? Shiko slowly shakes her head no
Shiko: You... have no obligation to!~ Plus I'm sure you had your reasons... she averts her eyes and lowers her voice a little
Would you answer me if I asked... could Yami-San really murder someone if he lost control..? She says very hesitantly. Kuro looks down a little and a few seconds pass in silence.
Kuro: He could. He isn't that great at keeping his temper. He has done it once before that I know of. Shiko's eyes open wide a little, she looks in his eyes
Shiko: Really...? That's terrifying! Did he go to jail for a while then...? Kuro smirks very slightly
Kuro: Nope. But that's why he has to stay in school, under a kind of watch.
Shiko: S-Shouldn't he still go?? He didn't graduate but he is older than a Highschool student... Kuro shakes his head no
Kuro: Too much would change if he went to Jail. But now that you know this much, leave it at that for your own safety... he looks at Shiko with the corner of his eye, Shiko nods.
Shortly after, they go to their own classes and the day passes away a little. Coming back to the last two classes; music, all of the grades take it at the same time so the Trouble Trio, Haru and Aiko, Kuro and Shiko, Zero, people who bullied him and her, they and them; they were all here. Of course, Exept Yami.
They all practiced given pieces by the music teacher that kinda cares and slowly the music classes also come to an end. Slowly everyone leaves the music hall. Shiko meets eyes with Nagisa and her friends. Nothing is said and they just go away after one of Nagisa's famous hair flips. Seems like they will lay low for a while. Kuro gets a message and checks it. It's from Yami.
Yami: "You couldn't believe how hard Nin and Tsu are both working right now. They came and will probably be here all night. Tomorrow they will come again after school but won't work. You can bring your little toy over to meet them if she wants to but if not tomorrow; she will never get a chance to meet them again."
"Have fun deciding, it certainly is fun for me to put you in a tough spot."
Kuro looks at the message and gets visibly annoyed, Shiko looks confused and hesitantly asks
Shiko: Who...is it..? Kuro sighs, closes his phone and puts it in his pocket, he looks at Shiko and takes a deep breath
Kuro: You can meet YNTK tomorrow after school. I know you said you weren't ready but you can only meet them then or never again. Up to you. Yami says so. He says, you can tell clearly from his face that he didn't want to suggest such a thing
Shiko gulps, puts one of her hands on her heart and looks down, a few seconds pass in silence before she finally takes a deep breath and looks back up at Kuro
Shiko: I want to meet them... If that's okay... she says hesitantly, Kuro sighs
Kuro: You're life might be affected and I don't want to be a bad influence on you. He says with the last bit of hope to convince her. She shakes her head no. She looks down
Shiko: You taught me yourself... she looks back up again at Kuro's face and takes a deep breath
I'm stronger than i think... right...? She says and lightly smiles, Kuro lightly giggles and ruffles Shiko's hair
Kuro: Fine then... they start walking and head to the dorm floors slowly, Shiko looks at Kuro and lightly smiles
Shiko: I wanna practice some violin today... I missed so many days without practice... is that okay? Kuro giggles and lightly puts his hand on Shiko's head
Kuro: Of course it's okay~ I wanna do some light work too sooo... Shiko looks a little grumpy and puffs her cheeks. Kuro giggles
Light work!~ Don't worry! It's something I enjoy. Shiko smiles and lightly giggles
Shiko: Good! She looks at her door
I should probably go before anyone sees me... Bye!~ she quickly gets in her room after Kuro waves a little and heads upstairs to the male dorms floor.
After getting in; Shiko puts her back against her door. Stressed, she holds her head and shortly after, face-plants into her bed
Shiko: "I feel like I'm going to make a feel with the devil tomorrow... or meet the Yakuza or something..." she turns and lays on her back and stares at the ceiling. She smiles lightly
"Haru called them the Black Yamiza before... I wonder how they are in person... when they don't think of me as an intruder at least..." she slowly gets up and lightly slaps both of her cheeks
Shiko: Okay! I really have to practice violin and get my mind of off these things... or I'll surely have another nightmare.. she gets up and begins readying her violin before practice.
Meanwhile Kuro has come to his dorm room and is already on his laptop, writing intensely. Aiko and Haru are in Aiko's room so he's alone.
Kuro: Inspiration... don't leave me yet...he lightly smiles
While Kuro spends hours in front of his laptop, Shiko spends hours practicing violin, finally finishes and puts it away. She gets a notification from Twitter and opens it
-Zen A. Has made 2 new tweets-
Zen A:
"Hello my readers, from there and here...
My newest book is very near.
And I have it envisioned oh so clear.
It might even be the highlight of my career"
Zen A.:
"The next time you'll hear from me will be "The Girl of the Moon"
My new book, it'll be here... very very soon. "
Shiko looks at the tweets and lightly smiles
Shiko: Looking forward for it... she whispers to herself and also comments that under the tweets, she changes and throws herself on her bed
I wonder if Kuro has Twitter... I should ask him sometime... she lightly smiles and falls asleep after a while, her mind off of anything that might happen the next day.
Unfortunately, her dreams are different from her mind. She hears 3 deep voices overlapping in her head
"Welcome..."