Me  : What are you doing?! I told you that you can't sit on Chiharu's seat!

I caught hold of Sophia's hair pulling it. First of all am already pissed off since past few days as Mahiro transferred from this school.... I know I was wrong ignoring his presence... But it was for his own good.... And now.... My heart aches..... I have lost my bestie last year. And this year my crush.... On top of that, this bitch still trying to replace her! I put my other palm on her chin squeezing it violently clearly hurting her. It is a winter day ❄️ and it's chilling outside. Everything was cold except for my brain who has already murdered this blonde bitch a thousand times.

Someone grabbed my hand and pulled me away from her as Kevin pulled her in a hug glaring at me throughout the time. I turned around, finding it was Jotaro who pulled me away I was going to say something rude to him when Shin entered the class. He looks at us in doubt and found Sophia hugging Kevin while weeping.

Shin  : What you did to Miss Sophia,  Miss Akari? (Looks at me)

Me  : Why do you think that I did something?

Shin  : Cause Mr Kevin is glaring at you. And you both are standing near her. (Looks at Jotaro and me).

Me  : I did nothing. You can ask her. (Walking back to my seat)

Shin : Tell me Miss Sophia what exactly happened.

Kevin was going to open his mouth when Sophia stopped him.

Sophia  : My pet dog passed away this morning.... So I became emotional...

Shin : Um... You sure about this?....

Sophia  : Yea.

Shin  : (sighs)  Fine then. Sit down. Sometimes I wonder am I too young for taking care of you people?

Guy  : (raises hand)  Sir what's your age? 50 years?

Shin  : Don't make fun of me. Am still in my 20s...

Girl  : Sir are you dating someone? (Snickers)

Shin  : Um... No... But from dating I remembered something... (Turning to me)  Um... Miss Akari. How is your Kendo teacher doing?

Me  : What it has to do with dating? 🙄

Shin : Um... Nothing.... (Blushing😳)... Can you meet me after school?

Me  : Will try.

After school I was heading towards the staffroom when I noticed Jotaro and Kiyoko talking with Sophia. I took some quick steps annoyed and instead of entering the staffroom I walked passed them climbing down the stairs and running out of the school.

Two days later....

I walked around the shopping mall along with Kiyoko and Sensei as Chiharu rubbed her body against me. Kiyoko and Jotaro has started dating.... I don't know if it's a good news or a bad news but they surely are avoiding me nowadays. I have learned to control my powers now. And Jotaro can summon some kind of yokai spirits similar to familiars. I was going through dresses when Jotaro entered the shop along with Shin.

Shin blushes as he hands over bouquet of blue roses to Senpai who accepts it with a smile.

Me  : What's going on here? Anyone will care to explain?

Kumiko  : Am going on date with Mr Shin.

Shin moves nervously as he heard the word "date".

Me  : You two, what?! 😨 I-I mean two of my senseis dating. This is awkward! How this even happened?!

Kumiko : He asked me out,  I agreed.

Me  : And didn't even think to ask me first? 🙄

Kumiko  : He told you to meet after class.

Shin  : But you never arrived....

Me  : Sorry about that... Anyways.. If Jotaro and Kiyoko is here then I don't have any problems... Um... Jotaro?... Kiyoko! Wait... Where they disappeared?

Kumiko  : They're a couple. Let them enjoy.

Akari  : What about me?  You all gonna leave me alone??

Kumiko  : Don't worry. I called a special guest for you. Come in Sophia.

Sophia enters with a bright smile on her face. I glared at sensei who looks at me annoyed.

Kumiko  : What?

Me : You can't do this with me.

Kumiko  : I can... If I think you need this. Shin told me you two don't get along. I think I know why.

Me  : She is trying to replace Chiharu!

Kumiko  : Don't talk with your sensei like that. I know what's best for you. I have accepted the fact that she is no more around. In her mortal body. You accept that too(whispers)... I have lost my mother, friends, master, love and daughter. But I don't sit around and mourn.

Me : Cause your heartless! (I strom off followed by Chiharu).

Sophia  : Ma'am....

Kumiko  : Go after her.

Sometimes later....

Light snow starts falling as we continue walking.

Sophia  : You shouldn't have talked to her like that.

Me  : Did I told you to give your opinion?! Am tagging along in this only for Sensei!

Sophia  : I know.... Why you hate me...

She puts both of her palms together as she feels kinda cold and looks at me sadly....

Me  : What you know?

Sophia : I aren't trying to replace Chiharu. I just wanted to be your friend....

Me : That's what your saying! But your act says it all!

Sophia  : Please... Don't say like that.... (Looks away hurt)

I was going to say something when Chiharu meowed looking at me... She rubs her body against my leg as usual... But did an unexpected thing this time.... She walked towards Sophia and starts rubbing her body being playful with her... As soon as Sophia picks her up in her hands she starts meowing at me again.... As if telling me to become her friend.... Why.... My eyes became moist....

Me : Why your doing this Chiharu.... But if you want this.... I will do it....

Sophia  : What happened? (Tilts her head confused)

Me : Am sorry for my behaviours..... W-Will you forgive me... And become my friend?.....

Sophia puts down Chiharu and looks at me blankly.

Me : Um... If you don't want.... It's fine.... I won't mind.....

Without saying a word she pulls me into a warm hug...

Sophia  : I want.... Always wanted this....

I smiled wrapping my arms around her unknown to the facts that a pair of eyes were glaring at me from the darkness..... Who knows what the future holds?...

To be continued....