"Your task is simple ____-chan. We do the work and you clean up everyday after us."

"If it's simple then why does this guy have to come with us?", you pointed at the taller male beside you.

"It is simple, but it might be too difficult for an idiot like you ____.", Akashi countered.

"___-chan! That's not the proper way to treat a classmate who's doing a favor for you!", the vice-pres waved her finger.

"That's right ____, you should be grateful."

"Gee, thanks Akashi.", you sarcastically said.

"You can say thanks to me in a different way _____.", he retrieved something from the peculiar bag he's been carrying around.

"You could wear this and say 'nya' after every word for a whole day.", he proudly held a pair of cat ears.

"What the actual fuck Akashi."

"Also, refer to me as Seijuro-sama from now on."

"No way, i'm not getting involved with your weird fetishes.", you pushed his cat ears away.

"Now, now, don't get all weird...", the vice-pres sweat-dropped.

Suddenly, an annoying mushroom appeared.

"Nya~! I'll be your cat forever if you want to, Sei-sama~!", Himeko butted in. She was already wearing a pair of cat ears that blended with her hair.

The three of you fell awfully quiet.

"You know what ____. Let's go get the cleaning supplies.", Akashi started to walk away with an irked face.

"Yeah, let's go.", you hummed, happily following him. An evil grin appeared on your face the moment you walked past Himeko. Needless to say that she was giving you an equal glare.

~

"Are you sure we need all of these?", you huffed, carrying a bag of cleaning supplies.

"I'm sure. Festival preparations can be messy, especially if idiots like you are handling it.", he replied. Weirdly, the 2 heavy bags seemed like they weighed nothing to him.

"Hmph! Why are you so mean to me today?", you pouted.

"It's because your face annoys me...", he scrunched his eyebrows.

"...it keeps on re-appearing in my mind, and it annoys me."

You face suddenly glowed bright red, you looked back at him. He kept staring at you, oblivious to what he said. What an innocent boy.

"Akashi-san! There you are, quickly! We need you in the council room!", a female senior dragged him away, leaving you there with 3 heavy bags that you obviously can't handle.

You cursed under your breath, well there was no other way than to carry of all these yourself.

"I can do this, okay.. 3... 2... 1...", you growled as you lifted two bags in both of your arms. Within a few minutes you were already sweating and panting, thanks to your wonderful physique.

"Crap, I'm out of shape.", you breathed.

"____-chan! Let me help you with that!", you looked up to see Ryunnosuke running towards you. You stared in awe, as if angels have come down from heaven to bestow your savior.

"I'll take these two okay?", he smiled at you, carrying both bags with ease. Well, it was no wonder that he had strong arms, he is the ace of the volleyball club after all.

"Thank you so much Ryunno.", a smile formed on your drenched face.

~

"How did you know that I was at that floor Ryunno?", you looked up at the tall ace.

"Akashi-kun told me...", his lips slightly shivered.

"that he would kill me if I didn't help you.", he smiled, looking down at you.

"Really? How mean.", you laughed.

...

"____-chan..."

"Hm?"

"Are you and Akashi-san in a relationship?", he asked with casualty.

"H-heck no!", your face warmed up.

"Is that so? Then why is Akashi-san so different when he's around you?"

"Different?"

"Yeah, you don't notice? For example, he wouldn't spend much time with a girl, heck would he even initiate a conversation with them unless necessary. But when he's with you, he seems so... at ease.", Ryunno stared at mid-air.

He looked at you, "Don't you think so?".

You placed your hand on your chin, as if in deep thought.

"I can't really say, I don't pay attention to those kinds of things."

"Ah, I see.", he smiled mischievously.

"Anyways _____-chan! If you and Akashi aren't in a relationship, I can definitely court you, right?", his eyes narrowed into slits, defining his cat-like eyes.

Your eyes widened at his words.

"I-um, I.. don't-"

He laughed.

"____-chan, you know I was joking right?"

"Y-yeah, definitely.", you scratched your head.

"But you know, if Akashi-san won't make his move, then someone will definitely take his dear ____-chan away~!", he warned.

"and it would definitely be a mess.", his voice suddenly dropped dangerously.

You arched your back slightly, avoiding Ryunnosuke's intense gaze on you.

What's with this guy? I don't know if I should be threatened or...

"____!", Akashi's voice boomed across the hallway.

You inwardly cried tears of joy, you were ready to pounce on Akashi any time soon, like a lost child returning to her mother. Once Akashi was near, you noticed his unwavering gaze at Ryunnosuke, who adorned a condescending smile.

As if sensing danger, Akashi pulled you by your arm, making you stand beside him and away from Ryunnosuke.

"I think that's enough Ryunnosuke, you may leave.", he emphasized the last word.

"T-thank you Ryunno-kun.", you bowed your head.

His smile turned innocent when he looked at you. "Anything for you ____-chan!". He turned to his heel and started walking away, waving his hand as he did.

Once he was gone, Akashi turned to you.

"I left you for an afternoon and the next thing I know, you're calling strangers by their first name. How crude of you _____.", he crossed his arms.

"Aw, do you want me to call you Seijuro?", you pinched his cheeks.

He glared, removing your hand away. With a sigh, he started walking ahead of you.

"That's Seijuro-sama to you, ____."

[A/N:  I drew Himeko and Ryunnosuke! >o< Do you like it?]