Fortune's Fate

Chapter 6 - Questions

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As quick as it had started, the weekend comes to a close and (Y/n) is back with her adoring children once more.

"Good morning everyone!" She greets enthusiastically despite her tired eyes. She didn't get much sleep the night before as she had forgotten to get some things prepared for the morning.

"Good morning Miss Fortune," the students chorus. She spots a few of their eyes drooping already and guesses she wasn't the only one not wanting to get up this morning.

"To start this week off, as always we're going to get our notebooks out and write down our favourite thing we did over the weekend and what we're looking forward to this week. The other teachers and I will be walking around to check, so make sure to ask us for help if you're stuck."

Some grumbles pass through the air but most of the kids run excitedly to their cubbies where their bags are stored. Within minutes the children are sat at small round tables, noses touching pages, scribbling down what they did over the weekend. It's not long before hands start to raise as questions are asked, and Wataru makes his way over to (Y/n) for help.

"Hello, Wataru. Do you need some help?" She asks, bending to his level.

The boy thinks for a moment before asking. "What's a body binder?"

"A body binder?" (Y/n) replies, somewhat perplexed. "Where did you hear that?"

"I heard Masaomi talking to someone on the phone. He was talking about Yuuki wearing a binder. Yuuki's a friend of my big sister!"

"Oh, well, that kind of binder is something you wear. For example, some girls use binders to make themselves look like a boy."

"But Yuuki is already a boy."

(Y/n) pauses momentarily, considering she may have made a mistake. "I think you need to ask Yuuki why he uses a binder, then."

"I already did, but he wouldn't tell me!" the boy complains, scrunching his little hands into fists.

"It's okay, Wataru." She reaches forward and gently caresses the boy's arm soothingly. "I'm sure he has a good reason. Now, how are you going with your morning writing?"

"...I'm stuck," he solemnly admits after a moment.

"Alright then, let's see what you've done so far."

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When lunchtime rolls around and the bell rings through class, (Y/n) is pleased to get a breath of fresh air. It's Akane's turn to watch the little ones outside and Natsu is taking care of the few who remain inside, so she takes her time to stretch her legs and take a trip to the corner market for food. She asked the others if they would want anything and made a note of all their requests. (Y/n) takes a deep breath as she strolls down the pathway, hands gripping her purse.

Not even a minute into her walk and a familiar call catches her attention.

"Miss Fortune, good afternoon," Masaomi greets from her side.

The female jumps with a start, nearly flinging her wallet over the wall on her left. After calming her racing heart, she smiles tenderly up at the doctor. "Hello to you too. You gave me quite a scare. Are you off work today?" She remarks after noting the casual jeans and sweater he is wearing.

"I was feeling unwell so was told to take a few days off. I have been overworking myself recently with the influx of patients."

"Oh, gods! Should you be out and about in such a state?"

"Yes, I'm alright now. But I was feeling confined at home and wanted some fresh air... I actually came here to see you."

The seemingly effortless pass makes (Y/n) falter, her heart rate picking back up and she instantly feels her cheeks burn.

"Oh? How come?" She tries desperately not to look at Masaomi as she replies with shaking hands.

"I wanted to ask you to have a coffee with me. But I wasn't sure you would be free until I saw you leaving the gates just now."

"Oh, how thoughtful." This doesn't help the hue of her cheeks in the slightest as her fidgeting hands become faster. "I would love to."

"Wonderful."

And with that, the near tomato of a female and Masaomi continue side by side to the nearest cafe, the former completely forgetting her list of requests.

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Wha—a crossover between my stories? Me? Never.....

A big apology for not updating. I cant say it wont ever happen again because of my memory but Im not giving up on this story so I'll try my best T-T