COUNCIL ROOM-YOSEN HIGH, 4:53 pm.

"Hitomi, what time are you going home?" Mayu whined, leaning her head on the table next to mine as I tried to finish the papers given to me by the student council president. Well, I happen to be a class representative of our year and is required to do paper work every after class; if needed. This time, because of the upcoming sports fest, the council have received tons of requests from different sports club. Including the basketball club. Kensuke. -__-  And did I mention, I was the only council member left here? Well, Mayu's here with me but she keeps on bugging me about going home.

I sighed in annoyance, trying to block out Mayu's childish voice and focused on my work. "Hey Hitomi, are you listening to me?" out of irritation, I slammed my fist on the table, causing several papers to fly around as my head shot at Mayu. "If you want to go home already then leave, I have work to do, Mayu" I snapped and continued to write down stuff. Mayu straightened up her body and picked up her bag before heading towards the door. "See you then~" I should've told her that earlier!!! "Yeah" I said, not looking at her and heard the council room door slide open then closed. Finally, peace and quiet; no Mayu to bug me. 

COUNCIL ROOM-YOSEN HIGH, 6:25 pm. 

"*Yawn*" I stretched my arms, flexing my muscles out of stiffness because of one hour and thirty-two minutes of just sitting down and finishing paper works as if I was working in an office. Well, I wish I was. But, I still have a year before high school graduation and then college. I fixed my table then picked my bag before turning off the lights of the council room and head home. I texted my aunt that 'I'll be a bit late on my working shift since I have some things to do at school, and I should tell you, her reply wasn't that understanding. 

"I'll be taking the hours off your salary"

Thank you, oh generous aunt. May Kami-sama bless you with kindness next. 

I walk pass the riverside where I stayed for a while, yesterday and also where I talked to Himuro--Gh, Himuro. I don't want to remember that American pervert as far as possible. A familiar figure caught my attention making stare to recognize him or her; but my eyes failed me because it was already dark. It stood up then turn at me making me catch a glimpse of his face and body confirming that it was a guy who was by the riverside. W-Wait a minute, isn't that--?! 

"Ah, Hitomi, nice to see you here again"

"Himuro?!" What's he doing here again?! He smiled at my shocked expression and walked closer to me. H-Hey, he should mind his distance! 

"I was waiting here to watch the sunset with you but it turns out you went home late. Such a shame" He was waiting for me?! Crap, he already remembers where I live?! S-Stalker... 

"What do you mean waiting for me?! Stop being such a stalker you creep! It's already dark, go home already!" I yelled at him with an annoyed expression before turning my back at him, and walk home. Before auntie yells at me too! 

YOSHIO HITOMI'S ROOM

"I'm telling you, he's creepy!" I complained while talking to Mayu over the phone and flop on my soft cotton covered bed. I was drying my hair at the same time not able to hear Mayu speak so I turned the dryer of and listened to whatever she has to say or fangirl about Himuro. 

"Don't be like that Hitomi. The guy waited there just to watch the sunset with you, don't you find it sweet?" she replied with a harmonious tone where I imagine several hearts floating around her head by now. Of course, because of Himuro. 

"No, I find it creepy and stalkerish" 

"You're such a tsundere, Hitomi~ You don't even know him that well~" 

"Whatever, I'm going to sleep. See you tomorrow" I was ready to end the call when Mayu said something stupid again. "See you Hitomuro~" I almost choked on my saliva and hung up. HITOMURO?! AS IF! And Himuro's not even his first name. 

6:18 am. 

"I'm off" I say to my aunt to go to school and tapped my outdoor shoes by the gate as a habit. I started to walk towards school, reading the manga that I wasn't able to finish quickly because of Mayu bugging me whenever I tried to at school. I was about to get into the story when I heard someone speaking after I passed by the nature park near the school. I paused walking, and took steps backwards then peeked by the entrance to see Himuro feeding a couple of squirrels some nuts, placed on his hands while kneeling. He was actually talking to them, that he looked crazy but somehow looked cute. T-Tch, fine I admit it okay?! "Why are you talking to them?" I ask as I approached his side squatting in a feminine way and looked at the squirrels. I felt him glance at me first then back at the squirrels before answering. 

"Ah, well I was just congratulating them" 

"Congratulating?" I looked at the female squirrel and noticed that her stomach had a big lump. It was big, staring at it for a while; I got all excited and smiled brightly. "Huwah! You're going to be parents!" I exclaimed happy for them as Himuro nodded with a smile too. 

"Yeah, I've been feeding them since arriving here in Akita, Japan. And this morning, I found out that they're going to have a family now" 

I didn't know why but just thinking about these animals building a family made me happy. Maybe it's because I'm missing my parents or I feel lonely. Either way, I feel happy right now. And deep deep beneath my heart, sadness. 

"Are you okay?" I hear Himuro ask with worry on his tone making me flinch and nod. "Yeah, don't worry" I forced a smile at him then stood up straight. "Anyway, we should go to school" I changed the subject and turned my heel away from him. I can feel his stare burn my back but I just tried my best to avoid it. We manage to arrive at school, not a single word given to each other and I didn't even bother to say bye to him when we separated at the shoe lockers. 

"Hitomi, you're spacing out" I snapped out of my deep thinking when I heard Mayu tell me that. I removed my chin from my palm and let out a deep sigh. "Sorry about that, I do that a lot these days" I reasoned to avoid Mayu's sceptical glare. 

"No you don't" I flinched when she read through me. "What's wrong? Is there something bothering you?" she continued to shot me questions that made me uneasy. I'm not really in the mood for that Mayu. I want to be alone. 

"No, there's nothing wrong. I'm fine" I cleared, standing up, avoiding her gaze and head for the door. "Where are you going? 4th period's about to start" she told me as I slide the door open. "To the rooftop" was my simple answer and slammed the door shut. I went upstairs to my destination and to the favourite spot at the top where I usually think about my problems. I climbed up the ladder only to see, Himuro sleeping peacefully there while leaning on the wall. What the hell?! That’s my spot!!! Tch, whatever. I'm not in the mood, so I just decided to let him sleep in peace, and just sat a few feet from him. I was surprised when his head fell on my lap before hearing him speak. 

"You're not yourself today Hitomi. Is something bothering you?" That's the second time someone asked me that question. I sighed with my eyes closed, feeling his head's weight being lifted from my lap. 

"Look, let's not talk about that okay?" I wave it off and looked at him grumpily. 

"Is it because of the squirrels? Do you happen to hate them?" 

"Can't you see how happy I was when I saw them?" 

"But that's when you started to feel moody" I flinched when noticed that before drifting off to my own silence world. "Hitomi?" I turned my back at him, and fought the tears that wanted to come out. "Did you remember your parents when you saw the squirrel couple?" When I heard him say that, I felt anger rush inside of me. I shot my head back at him with a glare. 

"How the hell did you know that?" I spat. How the hell...? Did--"Kensuke told you, didn't he?! How dare he!! How dare--"

"Relax Hitomi, Kensuke-senpai was telling me about you yesterday and I happen to notice he didn't mention anything about your parents so I had to ask him. Don't blame him, I was the one who figured it out" Why this little!!!

"It's none of your business okay?! Just stay out of my life! Piss off!!!!!" I screamed in anger, getting sensitive about this topic. Just remembering them makes me want to cry, and I hate crying in front of anyone. ANYONE. Even Kensuke or my aunts... 

"Getting out someone's life isn't that easy, you know. And I understand how you feel..."

"N-No you don't! Don't talk like you know me, you bastard!" 

Himuro suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him into a hug which calmed me down a little. Soft whimpers escaped my mouth, making me realize that I was already crying. "Then, how about we get to know each other? Sounds good?" he suggested with calm tone, even though I was just yelling at him. I sniffed and wiped my tears, pulling away from him and nodded curtly. He smiled and leaned back on the wall. "Let's play 20 questions then, you go first" 

20 questions? Then... "Why are you a flirt?" 

"Please ask appropriate questions"

Tch. Fine. "Then, why did you move here from America? Isn't it better there?" I leaned on the wall with him, closing my eyes for a bit. 

"Well, nothing really. Despite growing up in the states, Japan is still my home town since I'm pure Japanese" he answered my first question. Then, it's his turn to ask. "My turn, why are you cranky all the time?" I popped a vein and sharply glared at him. 

"If you want appropriate questions to be ask to you, I suggest you do the same" I warned him which he only chuckled at. 

"Fine, fine, then, what's your favourite colour?" 

"Isn't that a bit too common?" 

"This 20 questions, not 20 uncommon questions" 

Tch. Whatever. "Fine, my favorite color is purple" I answered crossing my arms, at his ridiculous question. My turn. "Favorite Anime?" he looked confused at my question as I raised an eyebrow at him. "What? If you're in Japan, then at least you should enjoy the animation and manga here" ... "Well?" 

"Well, I only watched one anime when I was little..." And that is? "Sailor Moon" S-Seriously? P-Pfft... I tried to supress my laughter upon hearing his answer, while holding my stomach but he seemed to notice it. "What's so funny?" S-S-Seriously? H-He asks me that?! "Sailor Moon is actually a good anime, why are you laughing?" 

"I-I'm not laughing at the anime!" I stuttered in between laughs and burst out. "IT'S UNUSUAL THAT A GUY LIKE YOU WATCHES THAT, I IMAGINE YOU COPYING SAILOR MOON WHILE WATCHING HER! SO GAY!!!" It's not that I'm a bias to guys who watch Sailor Moon. But, I can't imagine Himuro watching that show! H-He's--"HAHAHAHAHA!!!" I can't stop laughing and eventually fell on the floor, hitting it. 

"Favorite food?" well that me pause in laughter. I sat back up and wipe my tears of joy then turned to him. "Favorite food" he repeated as I wandered off to my thoughts. Favourite food huh? 

"Chocolate snacks. Mostly, pocky" I answered with my thumb up. He just gave me a smile and we continued to ask each other questions until we reach twenty. Turns out he's been playing basketball with a childhood friend of his which he treats as a brother now. He even showed me a ring of theirs. Seriously, he very feminine. His favorite favourite food is pickles and he likes to play billiards. And he also knows how to juggle! Seriously? I've been trying to juggle since I was little and I'm still at the foot of the basics. Well in return, I answered his questions such as... the common ones... my favourites. Favourite show, singer, basketball player--I didn't manage to answer that so I just told him Kensuke(yuck)--and also my type of guy. Where did that come from? 

After hours spending with him at the rooftop, I suddenly forgot all about the sadness about my parents. It's like I felt this weight on my heart getting lifted. I felt okay now. And it's all thanks to Himuro. Okay there, I admit it. I owe this guy. "Ne, want to watch the sunset later?" I said out of nowhere which caught him by surprise. He smiled afterwards and agreed. "Well then--oi" He suddenly laid back on my lap again, closing his eyes. "Hey, we should go back to class" 

"Nah, let's stay here until dismissal. It's great to watch the sunset from here" 

"So we're going to stay up here until it gets dark?!" 

"Most likely, yeah"

"Himuro!!!!" 

"Don't worry; I'll walk you home again" 

Tch. "Whatever" I gave up and just rested my head on the wall again. This feels nice though. I suddenly regretted judging Himuro like that before getting to know him. He's actually a pretty cool guy. 

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HEY!!!!!!!!!!!! AN UPDATE HERE! Sorry for the long wait guys! Hehe, hope you enjoy this chapter! Hitomi and Tatsuya <3 huehue