Play Or Be Played

"What Just Happened..?"

And just like that, my chance...gone...

Gone until lunch that is.

My chance was stolen by the ringing of the school bell, which indicated its time for our next class: gym.

We all stood up, gathered our belongings and headed out the door. I walked with Ishuro to the gym. I would've invited Chizuru, but something told me not to. Not quite sure what it was, but i had a gut feeling just to leave her alone.

"So Mr. Lovey dovey, when are you asking Chizuru out?" Ishuro snarled at me.

I pulled Ishuro closer as we were walking.

"Somethings up with her. Nothing bad...but something. I was going to invite her to walk with us, but my gut said otherwise." I was being dead serious.

"Since when do you listen to your gut?" Ishuro rolled his eyes.

"You have a point, but I don't know."

We finally approached the gym after a semi serious walk n talk. As we entered, the girls and boys parted ways: the girls going to the girls locker room, and the boys going to the boys locker room. I was trying to spot Chizuru to make sure she got here okay, but no luck. Me and Ishuro headed to our lockers, changed into our gym clothes, and headed out. It was a Monday so we all know what that means: mile run for the boys while the girls had to do a couple laps around the track

We sprinted outside to the start and waited for everyone else to arrive. All the boys lined up at the mile start waiting for the signal.

BOOM

The gun fired and the show offs were first to go. Me and Ishuro usually walk the mile just to catch up on stuff. Even though he's my best friend and we see esch other almost every second of everyday. We sprinted till we were out of sight from the teacher.

"Did I tell you what happened last night during dinner?" Ishuro started talking

"No. I'm listening." Well...I WAS listening until i got a glimpse of Chizuru taking her time on the track.

I usually don't 'fan girl' like this but she's such a mystery. And i'm eager to solve it. Her uniform hugged her body, but I could tell she was uncomfortable in it. Chizuru is a bit more...how should I put this...developed in the boob region if you get what i'm putting down. Her being exposed in shorts that were a bit short, along with a form fitting shirt made her uncomfortable. How am I the only one noticing-"

"HELLO!? EARTH TO NAZAN!" Ishuro dragged me out of my train of thought.

"I'm sorry Ishuro. I got caught up in thoughts."

"Were you undressing Chizuru with your eyes? YOU DIRTY PERVERT!" Ishuro practically screamed

"NO! QUITE THE OPPOSITE ACTUALLY!" I say turning slightly red. Who wouldn't in this situation though.

"The opposite? Were you picturing her in a naughty outfit. Nazan you pervert!" Ishuro kept clapping back.

"GIVE THE PERVERTNESS A REST. IM NOT A DAMN PERVERT FOUR EYED BASTARD!" I yelled at him

"Look at her Ishuro, doesn't she look extremely uncomfortable in that uniform?" I said while facing her direction.

"You do have a point. Or maybe we're reading to much into this. If you couldn't tell, Chizuru has bigger boobs than the other girls. Which isn't good nor bad. She's...an early bloomer." Ishuro told me.

"Anyways, what's going on with her?" Ishuro said while we continued walking.

"That I'm not sure of. There's something going on with her but i'm not quite sure what it is. Maybe we are reading too much into this and she's into girls?" I said with a lack of confidence.

From the corner of my eye, I saw someone run to Chizuru's direction. For some reason, my head quickly darted to that direction. It was a classmate talking to her. I got another feeling inside me. Jealousy? Anger? I couldn't quite figure it out.

"And there he goes again, eyes locked on her. Nazan, you're practically drooling." Ishuro pushed me slightly on the shoulder.

"I'm not drooling. Just...watching."

"Like a damn pervert. You probably get off to this stuff. Nasty."

"For the last time Ishuro. I. AM. NOT. A. PERVERT!" I gave him a shove back.

Usually girls don't make me act like this but, i don't know. Chizuru's different. Like a good different. Or maybe I'm just lonely.

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The period came to an end with the girls and guys going back to their designated locker rooms to change just as the next bell resinated throughout our ears. It's time for lunch.

I grabbed my bag along with grabbing Ishuro by the arm and dragging him out of the gym.

"Hey! Watch the sleeves. They're freshly ironed." He said like the nerd he is.

"You're such a nerd. A little tug isn't going to ruin your uniform." I say while rolling my eyes.

I let go of his arm as we approach the courtyard where everyone usually sits to either eat lunch, read, or catch up on their studies.

"So what was the point of dragging me here?" Ishuro asked.

"There. That's your reason." I tell him as we turn in the direction of Chizuru sitting on the bench, reading a book under the tree.

"Oh gosh you really brought me here cause you want to daydream about Chizuru?" he says visibly frustrated.

"No. That's not why. I want you to see your old friend in action with the ladies." I say with a big smile plastered on my face.

"Fine let's see it oh wise one." Ishuro snaps back while laughing.

I walk up to her with confidence written on my sleeve calmly and collectively. I'm approaching her when suddenly something happens. My palms are sweaty. I'm sweaty. The confidence I once had: flew out the window. What's going on? I'm usually great at stuff like this. Why am I so nervous? I shake off the last minute nerves and regain some of my confidence. This is it. I'm within feet of her. It's time.  She's nose deep in a book. So focused she doesn't even lift her head to see me approaching her. I take a final deep breath.

"Hi  Chizuru. I'm Nazan Itsuyoka. We're in the same class together..." My thoughts immediately leave my mind as I see her slowly lift her head to look up at me...

Tears streaming down her face...

She slams the book shut, grabs her bag, and runs off crying.

I stand there. Frozen.

Everything goes blank. My thoughts. My surroundings. Everything.

"Nice job Nazan, you made another girl cry." I hear Ishuro say while sarcastically clapping.

What just happened..?

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