Your parents were hesitant to let you go to the trip the next day. You had to explain to them that everything was going to be okay.

"I will be with my friends! You don't have to worry. There will be Yukiko and Kayano, and also some very strong and reliable boys aka. Knights from my class. Nothing can go wrong. And it will be only two days!"

"Boys?! What boys?"you father asked, as if it was the only word he had heard.

"One of them is our class representative and also Yukiko's boyfriend and he is very reliable and nice!"

Okay, Isogai, check!

Your dad was satisfied for a while till he heard that he was Yukiko's boyfriend. Aparently, he believed that in a dangerous situation he would only care about his girlfriend and not you.

"There will also be his best friend, Maehara..."you tried to continue but...

"Is it that good- looking guy?"your mum asked and pointed at Maehara's figure on a school photo of your class that she was holding. You nodded and she frowned.

"I heard he is a playboy" she said and your dad chocked on air.

"Y...yeah, but... you know, he... he is just friends with me... he has never flirted with me and..."

"That's why he invited you!"your dad exclaimed "that's his plan!"

Maehara...check...

"But!"you caught their attention" the other one is called Nagisa and he is one of the strongest boys in class! Also, the both of us were a very good team at the game we played today at gym class and he also cares about the others a lot..."you said and you were sure that Nagisa would be able to save you from your parents.

"Is it him?"your dad asked and pointed at Terasaka, satisfied by his looks.

"No, dad. This is Nagisa."you pointed at the right person.

Your parents froze.

"Is this a boy?"

"Yes mum"

"Is he really one of the strongest?"

"Yes dad"

"Sweety, don't lie to make us agree with that trip of yours"your mum sighed and you cursed the universe.

"Don't be tricked by his looks, it is a trap! Uh, nevermind..."

Nagisa... check....

"The last one is called Akabane. Here he is."you pointed at the red-haired boy with a monotonous voice.

Your parents looked at him interested.

"What about him?"they asked at the same time an you were taken aback. You had never expected that the day you would have to compliment Karma would ever come.

He is my last chance...

"He...he sits right behind me, and he is the best student... he is very smart... he is also very strong... he also saved me today during the game when I was about to fall. He is also..."

Hot.

Yeah, please don't say that, Y/N...

"Is he okay now? Was he hurt?"your mum asked and you noticed that both of them actually liked Karma.

There was still hope.

Just lie.

"Oh yes, he is totally fine!"

They stayed silent for a while. In the end, they sighed in defeat.

"We will trust these friends of yours, just stay close to the red one, he is the only normal and reliable among them."your dad said and you smiled proudly for managing to persuade them.

Akabane, check!

Right then, your phone rang. The number was unknown.

"Hello?"

"Hey~ guess who needs help to return homeee~"

Oh come on... how is this even possible... why are all the bad things happening to me??!

"AKAB..."you yelled but you realised your parents were still there. It would be really bad if they found out 1) that he teases you the whole year, that he loves dirty jokes and that he is generally a nightmare 2) that he is injured and won't be able to protect you even if a fly attacks you. "Akabane..." you said again and smiled sweetly.

Wow, mum and dad look so happy ...

"Aw, that was so sweet, talk to me more"he said amused, probably having realised that you were not alone and couldn't talk normally. However, for some reason it felt like he was trying hard to sound cheerful as usual.

"I am sorry, but isn't it better to ask Nagisa or the others? It is kinda late" you said with the same tone. You couldn't believe that you were talking that happily and sweetly with him.

This feels so weird and he will have a reason to tease me for the rest of my life.

"Ooooh no no no. I want you. You see, I saved you today, so I want you to offer me some help. Don't be so selfish, okay?~" he said, teasing again. For some reason you could already imagine that smirk of his.

"That is not a reason..." you continued but he was just taking advantage of the situation.

"Does that mean that I can say anything and you won't yell at me? So cool! Well... Y/N, you know, I have some plans for the two of us for this weekend. First of all, my lap doesn't hurt so I guess you could sit there as long as you..."

"Reallythat'samazingwaitformetheniamcomingbye!"you said as fast as possible it was for your tongue to move. You smiled awkwardly to your parents. "Uh... I will go see him because... he... he wants to tell me what I need to be careful of when we go to the trip tomorrow... so that I will be safe..."

"Aaw, what a caring boy!"you mum said, moved by Karma's imaginary actions.

"He is, isn't he?"you laughed, internally cursing that red head of his.
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"HOW DID YOU GET MY NUMBER?"

"Nice to see you too" Karma murmured in response when he saw you entering his infirmary room annoyed.

He was trying to get up and he obviously had difficulty in that. You sighed and rushed to his bed. Even though you were angry, you instantly forgot all of your anger when you saw him in need of help. Watching him like that was so rare you were not sure about how to handle him, especially knowing you were at fault for his situation.

From his expression, you really couldn't get what was going on his mind. From the one hand, he didn't seem to like to depend on someone for his health, but on the other hand, he seemed to enjoy being taken care of.

"Can you get my bag?"he asked and, pointed at his school bag. You sighed.

"First, answer my question"

He shrugged as if it was not a big deal.

"I got it when you slept at detention"

His soft expression didn't allow you to yell at him.

He looks so kind and fragile at the moment... a while ago we was using dirty tricks to make me come to him. What he hell is wrong? But now that I think about it, he wasn't really himself at the phone. He was trying to imitate his usual self.

You couldn't ignore that. You took his bag and helped him stand up. He was about to step forwards but you stopped him. His body was touching yours, since he had to hold onto you in order to be steady. He lowered his eyes and looked at you.

"What is it?"he asked.

"Um... it is cold outside. You have wear a jacket or something...it is winter, and it is night."

What the hell am I saying? And since when am I so kind to him? And why do I care so much?

It is because I feel grateful, because he saved me...

Yes, that's all there is to it.

That made him smile.

"I will be okay. I am fine with cold."

"Yeah, you are fine with everything..."you murmured annoyed and he laughed. He lowered his head, his concentrated gaze lost into yours, making your heart melt.

"I am also fine with you caring so much about me... Look, I promise I will wear a jacket if you tell me... who were you with before and you couldn't talk normally to me?"

You gasped. Why was he so serious about this?

"Home. With my parents..." you slowly said and he chuckled, relieved. That chuckle of his made your heart beat a little faster.

So he can also be cute, huh?

He took his bag and took a jacket out of there. He tried to wear it, but you had to help him. You didn't tell him that you would search one for him to wear if he didn't have any.

You zipped the jacket and he put his arm on your shoulders. The both of you got out of the infirmary, heading to his house.

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A/N: I survived a day without internet. Praise me :3  *proud*