L's Pov

It was another ordinary day at school. There was nothing different about today at all.

At least, I didn't think so...

It was lunchtime and I was sitting by myself outside, under the shelter in front of the school, watching the rain fall. I liked the rain. It's calm and relaxing. I also like to sit by myself too. You see, I'm what everyone refers to as the 'school nerd'. That's why I don't have many friends.

I was about to take out a book I borrowed from the school library to read, when I hear a strange noise.

It sounded like...a girl shouting.

I didn't know what it was but I tend not to get involved in these sorts of things. Humans are like this I guess.

It was until I heard a loud thud and the girl's shouting turned into wailing.

It was most likely a fight now.

Now this is something I cannot allow. An argument is fine. That's a part of everyday life, but I don't understand why humans fight! That is wrong!

I grab my bag and run over to the sound of the girl's wailing. Once I reach the voice, I notice the girl was being attacked by three other boys.

"Stop it! Leave me alone!" The girl helplessly called.

The boys were just laughing and beating her up and tipping her books out her bag and ripping them up.

'How despicable! Boys in the higher year are picking on a girl!' I thought.

I couldn't let them keep hurting her like this, so I ran into the fight and pushed the boys out of the way.

"Leave her alone. She hasn't done anything to you!" I snap.

"Hey look! It's the nerd!" One of the boys laugh.

"Get him!" The so called 'leader' said.

The three boys ran towards me.

I don't really fight unless I have to. I've learned some capoeira for situations like this.

I get myself in position and kick one of the boys straight in the nose, causing him to fall right back onto the ground.

However, once that boy was down, the other boys attacked me.
I tried to fight back, but there were two of them, and I was only one person.

Soon, the boys were satisfied with the damaged they had caused and walked away laughing, spitting at the girl and me in the process.

I pick myself up and brush myself off, fixing my collar and tie. I ran a hand through my messy, black hair before turning to the girl, who struggled to get herself up. Her legs were trembling. She ended up falling into my arm, causing both of us to let out a loud and embarrassed gasp.

"S-Sorry!" She exclaimed, scratching the back of her head.

I put a finger to my lip and took a moment to examine this girl. She was slightly shorter than me, had (H/L) (H/C) (Wavy/Straight) hair, (E/C) eyes, she was wearing our traditional school uniform: A long sleeved white buttoned up shirt, our red school tie, black blazer and black skirt.

She was obviously covered in bruises and cuts from earlier and her face was wet with tears, but with that aside...she looked...pretty...

"Oh! Th-Thank you for coming in and helping me! It means a lot!" She said, clutching her hands together.

"That's alright", I say to her. "I can't stand it when people fight others like that. There is no point in such things".

"I completely agree!" The girl said.

It was silent for a moment as the rain slowed down a little.

"My name is (Y/N) by the way!" The girl says, holding out her hand for a handshake.

'(Y/N)? What a nice name'.

"Please call me Ryuzaki", I say back, shaking her hand.

"That's a nice name!" (Y/N) said, smiling.

"Thank you", I say, my cheeks going slightly red.

"Wait! I know you! You're the really smart kid I keep hearing about huh?"

"Oh! Yeah, that's me".

"Here! Have my lollipop!" (Y/N) says, reaching into her pocket and pulling out a red lollipop. "It's another way of me saying thank you!"

"Thank you again".

I take the lollipop and remove the wrapper, instantly putting the lollipop into my mouth afterwards.

"What are you going to do about your books?" I ask (Y/N), turning to the torn, soaking wet books.

"Well, I guess I'll-"

(Y/N) was cut off by the school bell ringing.

"That's the bell. I could help you to class if you want. You know, just in case those boys come back", I say to her.

"Oh no! You've done plenty to help me already! There's no need to worry about me! I'll manage just fine on my own! You head to class! Thanks for offering though!" (Y/N) says.

"Well, okay then. If that's what you want".

I leave (Y/N) to deal with her books and I head to my class. Physics.

Once I make my way in, I sit down in my seat at the back of the classroom near the window in my crouched position, with my knees up to my chest. For some reason, the teachers don't even seem to care how I sit.

I rest my head on my hand and let myself drift into deep thought, closing my eyes.

I started to think about (Y/N)...

She seems so nice. I wonder why those boys decide to bully her like that.
She has such a nice voice too...

My name is (Y/N) by the way!
That's a nice name!
Here! Have my lollipop!

'Dammit! I'm getting too lost in my own thoughts!'

Ah...Ryuzaki...Don't touch me there...

My eyes shoot open and I stumble, almost falling out my seat.

'What the hell?! We only just met today! How could I even think of something like that?! Dammit!'

"Ryuzaki! Sit quietly in your seat!" The teacher snapped.

"Yes miss! Sorry miss!" I call back.

I hit myself in the head to try and get the extremely weird thought out and get back on track.

'Now I understand why the popular girl Misa calls me a pervert!'

"Hey! You okay Ryuzaki?"

I glance over to my friend Light who was sitting next to me. He had that confused look on his face.

"Yeah. I'm okay..." I sigh. "Why do you ask?"

"You seem...different than usual. And your face is red too!"

"I-It is?!"

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing".

"You sure?"

"I said nothing Light!"

'He gets on my nerves sometimes'.

"Alright then", Light turns back to face the blackboard.

"Alright. Time to start the class!" The teacher calls out, turning to the blackboard.

All of a sudden, I spot (Y/N) rush into the class, causing my eyes to widen. I never knew (Y/N) did Physics.

"I'm sorry I'm late!" She said, panting. It seems like she was out of breath.

"You're late again (Y/N)!" The teacher snapped at her. "What's your excuse this time?!"

"I-I had a little problem with my books!" (Y/N) said, holding up her torn, soaking wet books to the teacher.

"Your books are ruined?! Do you know how much those books cost?! And you just go and rip them?!" The teacher was furious.

"B-But I didn't rip th-"

"I don't want to hear any more excuses (Y/N)! You'll be getting an after school detention!" The teacher says.

"B-But-!"

"SIT DOWN (Y/N)!"

(Y/N) nervously went to her seat, which was two seats across from Light.

I was furious with this! (Y/N) is being blamed for something she didn't even do?! There's no way I'd let that slide!

"I'm sure you don't realise that (Y/N) did NOT rip those books!" I say, standing up from my seat.

"Be quiet Ryuzaki! And sit down!" The teacher said.

"No! I won't! You should at least hear what (Y/N) has to say first!" I shout.

The whole class was surprised by this.

"You're talking back to me?!" The teacher said.

"Yes! That is how communication works!" I say.

"Fine! You're having an after school detention too!" The teacher slams her hands on the desk.

I wasn't even surprised. I haven't had a detention before because I always get my work done and don't complain. I don't even talk to teachers unless my name gets called out on the register.

So why now? Is it because I'm in love or something?

I hear the other students mutter things about me under their breath. I just scoff and sit back down.

-After Class-

The bell rang for the end of the period. I sigh and stand up, packing my things away and heading to my last class, computing science. Before I did that though, the teacher stopped me to give me the detention slip.

As I walk out of Physics, I notice footsteps run towards me and a hand on my shoulder. I look behind me to discover it was (Y/N).

"What's wrong?" I ask her.

"I'm sorry! I was the one who got you into detention! I should've been to class on time! I'm really sorry Ryuzaki!"

(Y/N) continuously kept bowing to me.

"It's okay. Don't worry about it. It's not your fault (Y/N). It's just there are some teachers who don't seem to listen to other people and are just plain stupid. It's that witch's fault, not yours", I reply.

(Y/N) gasped and then giggled slightly at the word I used to describe the teacher.

"I wasn't expecting you to say something like that", she said.

"I guess you're calling me a quiet, nerdy kid too?"

"What?! No! I just never hear you speak in Physics".

"I never even knew you were in my class".

"I would have approached you sooner, but you just seemed so quiet that I couldn't find the right words to say to you", (Y/N) said, nervously.

"Well, I seem to be opening up to you now", I say.

"Y-Yeah! You're right!" (Y/N) says, blushing a little.
"Well, I better get going now! I have (favourite subject) now and you have computing science which is in a different corridor. I guess I'll see you later Ryuzaki!"

(Y/N) waves goodbye and runs off down the corridor.

"Someone's got a crush", I hear Light say behind me.

"Shut up. It's not like that", I say. "I just stood up for her when she was getting bullied at lunch".

"You did?! You?! Wow! That does explain it! You like that girl! That's why your face was going red!" Light says, nudging my shoulder.

"That's not true at all!" I say. "I just don't want to see people hurting others. Anyways, I'm heading to class. See you later".

(A/N): Part 2 will be up later!

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I want some ice cream too! ❤🍦