∆ Clock Strikes TWO

Someone knocked on the door violently, as if trying to bring it down. My alarm was ringing non-stop. I heard it all but my body didn't want to wake up, not even my eyes would want to open. I didn't sleep the whole morning. I didn't attend my appointment. I didn't eat.

I was too shocked to absorb anything since Sakamaki Shuu—a.k.a my boyfriend now, casually said "sure" to my proposal of becoming his girlfriend. The stranger outside who was banging on my door repeatedly tried to open the door using the doorknob harshly.

'KOYUKI!'

I didn't budge.

'Oh! I know where you kept your spare key!' I heard him continue. It was Kazuma, my neighbor, also my friend since middle school. He was gone for a moment until the door was opened abruptly, slowly. I opened my eyes and looked at him from the corner of it.

Kazuma frowned at my sight. 'What the hell happened between you and that Sakamaki guy? Ever since you came back from recess yesterday, you've been like that.' He said and approached.

I averted my gaze towards the ceiling. 'I still can't believe it.' I muttered.

'Believe what?'

I sat up suddenly, catching him by surprise, and grasped his one hand tightly. 'I confessed to him!' I yelled.

Kazuma gaped. 'You what?!'

'I confessed to him! And he said SURE!!!!' I exclaimed and hugged my friend happily.

Kazuma chuckled. 'Are you sure he said that?'

'Yes! I heard him loud and clear!'

'Are you really, really sure?'

'I am!'

He sighed. 'That doesn't matter as of now. It's 20:35 why are you still here!?!!' he chided.

I stopped squealing and stared at him. 'Holy shit.'

-

Kazuma slid the classroom door open. 'I've brought her here, Sensei.' He spoke. Gin-sensei looked at us and nodded, smiling.

'Have a seat, Kazuma-kun, Akaito-san.' He gestured.

I bowed at Sensei. 'Sorry for being late.'

'Don't sweat it. That's the fun part of high school life.' Gin-sensei said.

I sat on my seat, noticing the vacant one behind me. So he's still ditching classes. I sighed and opened my textbook. Gin-sensei arrived right beside me. 'How's the progress with Sakamaki-kun, Akaito-san?' he asked.

I blushed at the mention of his name then shook my head. 'I still haven't been able to convince him to come to class, but we're getting along... I guess.' I said and murmured at the end.

Sensei nodded. 'I understand. Thank you, Akaito-san.'

I gave him a thumb-up and he continued the lesson.

Why did he agree to my proposal?

-

After approximately around 50 tries to keep calm, I finally opened the door of the music room and walked in. Inside, he was lying down under the piano, with (as usual) earphones plugged in both ears. He had his eyes opened and was examining his hand God knows why.

I walked forward. I wanted to call out to him but I wasn't sure whether to call him Sakamaki or Shuu, or Sakamaki Shuu. I wasn't sure if I should add –kun, -san, -sama, or even –chan. Sweats formed on my back. The room was suddenly so cold.

I tightened my grips on the hem of my blazer, as he was approximately three meters away from my reach. 'S-Sa—'

'What's the matter?' he spoke up.

I halted moving and tried to catch a breath. Oh, how lovely his voice is. I was melting at the sound of it. 'I just wanted to check you out.' I said without stuttering and mentally cheered myself for it.

He frowned slightly and sat up, avoiding the grand piano. He leaned against the wall and gestured me to come closer with his forefinger. I wanted to squeal at his hotness but I wanted to keep my cool or he'd find me weird and stupid.

I stopped right in front of him, our shoes touching. He held out a hand and I placed mine on his. Before I knew it, he'd pulled me down into his embrace, between his legs, my back facing him. I felt heat rising to my cheeks. My heart palpitated aggressively. I couldn't breathe.

His warm arms were around my chest protectively. I was sure I could faint right at that moment. I wasn't thinking straight and I began panting. I brought my hand up to my heart but all it came into contact with was Shuu's hand.

He leaned forward, his chest on my back. 'Relax, why are you getting so hyped up for?' he whispered into my ear.

'M-My heart—' I gasped for air.

'What's wrong?' he asked again in his seductive tone.

'I can't... relax...' my voice came out as a whisper.

'Koyuki,' the way he called my name softly, and how in the seventh heaven did he know my name? 'Do you want me to let go?' he added.

I couldn't reply to him as my visions blurred and it was as if someone had swung a baseball bat right into my head. I blacked out.

-

'I had to give you cardiopulmonary resuscitation.'

I gasped and quickly covered my face with my hands. I wanted to cry. It was too embarrassing. M-My first kiss—well, it wasn't really a kiss but you get what I mean. My first lips-to-lips contact!!!!

'You lost consciousness and you weren't breathing.' He continued.

'I'm sorry.' I said, loud enough for his ears.

I wasn't anywhere near the infirmary. I was still in the music room, on the floor with Shuu. He basically performed a treatment for my condition without consulting a nurse or a doctor. Way to go, my boyfriend. I wasn't even sure if he got the right procedure because he skips classes every so often.

Shuu exhaled sharply. 'You could at least uncover your face and look at me.'

I did as I was told and gazed at him. 'Thank you.' I bowed my head deeply. 'I'm sorry I fainted and you had to do that but thank you for saving my life.'

'Why are you so breathless around me?'

'I don't know,' I shook my head. 'Perhaps... I love you too much.'

His orbs widened just as slightly then he looked at me with the same lazy eyes, the surprise on his face disappeared quickly. 'Love?'

'I-I-I-I-I'm sorry for spouting nonsense to your ears!' I stammered and looked away, embarrassed. 'I won't say a word again!'

'I don't get it.' He replied.

I frowned and looked at him. 'Which of it?'

'You love me too much? How is that even possible?' he said, his voice firm.

I gaped. 'It is possible! I've watched you from the first year of high school! You might not remember but you helped me getting down from a tree—don't ask me how I got up—but I fell in love with your eyes, your voice and your whole existence! You are my whole universe, Sakamaki-san!

'Whenever I look at you, my heart beats irregularly and I can't breathe. I thought it would go away if I were not to care about you but it's still there no matter what I do. So to say, loving you way too much—even if it's not reciprocated—is possible! I really love you!' I explained enthusiastically.

He blinked once then pulled out his right earpiece. 'I'm sorry, what was it again?' he asked.

My face reddened and I backed away from him. 'Nothing! I was talking about what to eat for breakfast.' I answered and looked away, heaving out a huge sigh of relief mixed with disappointment.

What was I babbling about? He didn't even hear me. He didn't even care. Why did he agree? I have no idea but I have to enjoy while I can. Why was I talking to him like he'd understand? He was just mocking me. Just to see my stupid reaction, my red face, and to see me stuttering.

'I'll be leaving now.' I muttered, got up and left the room. I felt horrible, getting my hopes up like that.

'Ko-yu-ki!!' someone called out. I turned my head and was greeted by this bone-crushing hug.

'What do you want, Kazuma?!' I yelled and tried to get off him.

'No big deal, I was about to fall and you were the closest to me. Thanks, life savior.' He grinned.

I smacked his head. 'No physical contacts please! Your stupidity is contagious!' I waved my hand in front of him.

'What?! That's rude!' he chided.

'How long was I gone?' I asked, changing the topic immediately.

Kazuma checked his wristwatch. '2 minutes left before homeroom.'

I sighed. I haven't eaten anything yet. 'Race you to the class!' I exclaimed and ran.

'Oi! That's cheating!' he called out and chased after me.

**** WRAPPED ****

A/N: I might as well make the plot in a chapter as short as how Diabolik Lovers anime version posted in an episode XD a mock so to say.

Love, Ryuuki

By my leave, mortals