Love's Riddle

The Prince's Faith

Shizuku was in class the next day carefully watching the teacher. I wonder why Onii-chan let Kurosaki-san stay where he is.... She remembered yesterday. After the rest of their practise they called over Ryota and he said to just leave him alone. As long as he doesn't tell anyone. She had her hair in a braid and wore glasses. Normally Onii wouldn't just let them be.... The bell rang starting lunch. She pulled out a bento from her bag. She looked over to her right to glance at Tsuyoshi but unexpectedly he was right next to her. "Yo." Is all he said to her. His desk was pulled over to hers and he started eating lunch. "Why are you eating lunch with me?" Shizuku whispered. He turned his head to look at her. "Because I want to." He took a huge bite from his bread and looked away. I don't need you to keep me company! She ignored him and started eating. While she was, Shizuku heard some whispers. "Why is Kurosaki-sama eating with the loner?" She was completely annoyed at the question but it was her own fault. She did want privacy. "You know hanging around me while I'm in school will make people suspicious. I would feel more comfortable if you would just eat you're lunch with your friends." She whispered. I really would feel better. He should just go sit in the middle of the circle of people he attracts. Tsuyoshi finished eating his bread. "I don't really know what your talking about." He leaned back in his chair and sighed. "I don't really have any friends. They all are looking for something whether it's popularity or just a girl." No wonder they were so distant.... But it seems like Tsuyoshi is a little paranoid. "Still. Hanging around me when I'm in school will damper your so called popularity." She saw him smile sadly in the corner of her eye. "Still. I can't leave you alone." She snickered. It eventually turned into a huge laugh. Everyone stared at her. What? I'm not alone... Tsuyoshi joined in with her laughter. "You know Shizuku, You don't have to act like that to get privacy." She was a little startled with him calling her by her first name. Tsuyoshi does have a point. There are lot's of things I can do besides this, that will give me more privacy. "You have a point. I'll need to talk to Onii-chan." She didn't whisper that time. Tsuyoshi looked at her in wonder for some time. He smiled.... For some reason, my heart was beating like a drum as I gazed at him. Shizuku smiled back at him. As she did, Tsuyoshi came closer to her and whispered "I would like to come watch you guys practice some time. Text me the when your going to." He slipped a little piece of paper over to her with his number on it. While Shizuku was distracted he planted a kiss on her cheek. (More like a peck) She hid the spot with her hand with a red tomato face, staring at him. He just smiled. Like I'm going to text him! She stuck her tongue out at him. He did the same to her.

 "So Tsuyoshi, whats you're deal with Tachibana-san anyways?" It was the end of school, and like usual Tsuyoshi was surrounded by people. As one of the boys asked him that, another one said "Yeah seriously!" Shizuku was over at her desk gathering her books. I'm sure he is going to say something like She's- "She's like a lone dog to me..." When Shizuku heard him she was surprised.... She thought he was going to say that but, not really... "Just kidding. We're friends." Tsuyoshi said laughing. The rest of the boys laughed too. Even if it's just a little bit.... Shizuku was happy. She smiled a little bit. "Shizuku! Get over here." But that happiness quickly faded..... What is he doing attracting more attention on me! Shizuku obediently followed Tsuyoshi's call. She wrote down the words 'What is it Kuro-baka?' and had given it to him, at the same time she took off her glasses... She was getting ready to strangle him. He blankly started at her, but it was followed by laughter. "I never thought you would do that. Much less take off those glasses of yours." As he said that all the men turned and looked at Shizuku. After a few moments they were all blushing. I. Hate. You. Tsuyoshi Kurosaki. You know what happens when people look me in the eyes! "Don't go falling for Shizuku. She'll tear that heart of your's." Tsuyoshi told them, with the most serious face he's ever worn. "Ohhh? Tsuyoshi....." The closest guy next to him asked "Is it that you liiiiiike Tachibana-san? You are calling her by her first name. Maybe you've already started dating?" Both Shizuku and Tsuyoshi blatantly said "No way in hell would I date her/him." At that remark everyone in the class stared at the two of them, not just the group of boys. "She....She spoke!" Everyone in the class yelled in unison. Many of them crowded Shizuku trying to get her to talk more. Some of them crowded Tsuyoshi to ask how they met. Later the teacher scolded everyone for not returning home sooner, it was already five thirty by the time everyone left. Tsuyoshi and Shizuku were walking home together for two reasons. 

1: Tsuyoshi didn't want to leave her alone.

2: All the boys pushed them to the edge to get them to walk home together.

Shizuku pulled out her phone and started dialing a number. "Hey Shizuku who are you call-" Tsuyoshi's phone started ringing, with an unknown number on it. "That's my number. I'm not going to call you but I might text you some dates." Shizuku said looking away from him. What am I doing? I thought i wasn't going to give him my number...... Oh well. "Thanks Shizuku." Tsuyoshi said. Shizuku stopped in her tracks and faced Tsuyoshi. "Why are you calling by my first name? Most guys are to shy to do that." Tsuyoshi shrugged in response. "I guess I don't feel like I need to be nervous around you.... But then again..." As time passed Tsuyoshi never did answer her question. They had separated, and Shizuku was walking the rest of the way home. "He's so annoying." She mumbled to herself. She walked to a bus station and waited about five minutes there. Then a black car drove up. "You're late Kien." Shizuku said. She climbed into the back seat of the car. "Well it was you're fault for not telling me sooner. I didn't know how long you were going to take so I went to grab the few things Ryota needed, but then I got a call from you saying to come pick you up!" A young man's voice rang through the car. "You don't have to be so loud Kien. And normally wouldn't a bodyguard get worried and come looking for their client?" The man didn't answer her and just continued driving. They soon arrived at a huge palace. "Here's my I.D." Kein handed his badge to the gatekeeper. "Okay it's authorized. Go in." Kein then drove the black car into a garage. "It's so annoying that I need to do that every time we come home..." He mumbled. His dark red hair stood out more then anything. Shizuku asked "Kein why do you dye you're hair? It stands out way too much." Kein opened her car door. "This isn't dye. This is my natural hair color idiot." He said as she climbed out. "Oh did Onii-chan get a new car?" Shizuku asked looking at the new and very expensive looking convertible. "It seems so... Though I don't know why, he has all of those." Both Shizuku and Kein turn their head to look at the almost never ending rows of cars. "Jeez Ryota..." Shizuku said. Witch was weird because she never calls him 'Ryota'. They both sighed, and climbed the stairs to the palace. Shizuku opened the door and found something more surprising.

"Yo."