Strawberry Skies || Ishimondo Angsty Fluff

Chapter 8 - Alter Ego

6:00 AM Taka POV

I wake up to the sound of my alarm ringing, I shoot up as I felt a bit of panic run through me, 'Am I late? No I can't be.. Aghh!! What time is it??'

I check my phone as see that it's 6:00 AM, 'Right, I have to be earlier than usual at school today, we get out dorms!"

I put on my white uniform with a red arm band on my left arm, a medal on my chest and small golden buttons.

I walk downstairs to the smell of sweet syrup and butter, and see my father setting up the table

"Ah, Good morning father! I see you're up early today, whys that?"

"Oh, good morning Taka, I called into the Office today and asked for a day off." He said. "I heard you're getting your dorm today at Hopes Peak and wanted to help you settle in later"

I smile, "Oh thank you, that's very generous of you!" I say as I take a seat.

I reach for my phone, and I'm guessing my father saw, because he brought up something I'd rather keep to myself.

"So who was that boy from yesterday? The one who brought you here on a motorcycle? You came rather late and beat up, so I can't help but be worried."

Almost as if on instinct, I let out a loud laugh. "HAHAHA! DONT WORRY ABOUT HIM FATHER! WE'RE JUST CLASSMATES! HE BROUGHT ME HERE AFTER I FELL DOWN A SET OF STAIRS!"

'Holy crap. I did not just do that- I did not just lie to my father straight to his face.'

I start to dig into the plate of food in front of me, as my father sighs, "Right..But I'm still worried about you. Are you getting bullied again?"

I freeze for a moment, 'was I..?

I look out the window next to the stove, admiring the warm sunlight falling gracefully on the great oak trees right outside our house, to distract myself from the question.

"No, i'm not being bullied." I lie, avoiding eye contact.

We eat our food in silence for the next few minutes.

"I'm done, thank you for the food Dad, it was delicious." I say getting up to put my dishes in the sink.

He nods and smiles as he watches me walk out the door, with my book bag in hand.

"Goodbye" i stay, my back facing him

"Bye, have a nice day at school!"

I start walking towards the bus stop and wait for the bus to arrive. This couldn't have taken more than a 10 minute wait. Which was fine, because i had enough time to text Mukuro about out catching up 'date.'

Kiyotaka:
Good morning Mukuro!

Mukuro ☺︎︎:
hello Kiyotaka!! how are you today?

Kiyotaka:
i'm doing just fine, what about you?

Mukuro☺︎︎:
i'm doing okay! i was helping out Junko with her makeup, but she's in the bathroom rn so i can have a little break :D