Awaited Petrichor

Chapter 5

Ryu didn't wake up to the sounds of the birds, nor to the smell of the hyacinth. Warm drool fell on his hands with small, soft lips. Ryu opened his eyes and a kid's rose, chubby cheeks smiled, revealing a deep, appealing dimple on the right one. This kid was Yui's, Tenpi. The kid was with his grandmother most of the time. Yui didn't like being around him saying he reminds her of his father, whose identity was never revealed. When Tenpi was with Yui, she would bring him along with her to the Ito's household. Tenpi liked Ryu and his father, tho the latter barely made eye contact with the kid.
"Gmorning" said Tenpi chuckling. Ryu smiled and kissed the kid's cheek. "Good morning to you too, Tenpi". Ryu got up and held Tenpi, walking  to the living room. "Good morning Ryu" said the smiling Yui. Ryu ignored her, setting Tenpi on the kitchen's counter.
"I won't be gone for long, okay? I'll take a bath and get ready for school".
Tenpi pouted. "No no no, Tenpi, we'll do so much fun things when i come back". Tenpi nodded and Ryu gave him a kiss on his forehead. The boy walked his way to the bathroom eying Yui who just smiled.

Osamu looked at his Patek Philippe wristwatch. "Shit". He shook the knocked out Fuji gently. Her eyes flinched, kicking Osamu's hand. The boy sighed. "We've got a school to go to". Fuji got up rolling her eyes. "How'd ya stay subber, ain't that yer first smoke?" she said fixing her clothes. "Shouldn't you take a shower?" asked Osamu. "We slept under the rain, natural gave us a one".
Osamu tried walking but he felt as if his bones were being hammered. "Ya should see a doctor" said Fuji tying her hair in a bun. "It's not that bad"
"s'not that bad my ass, what're ya so considerate bout? Money? Y've got plenty". Fuji walked Osamu to the living room and sat him on a ripped sofa. "Don't go to school today 'kay? Go to the doctor". Osamu nodded and Fuji waved him a goodbye.

The boy's throat felt dry. He got up and started wandering around the house, searching for the kitchen. He opened a door which revealed what left Osamu with an open jaw. There was an old man on a wheelchair staring at the wall. The elder's eyes drifted towards Osamu. "I'M SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE!" the younger panicked closing the door.

Fuji walked to school although it was quite far. She thought the money could be spent on more important things.
Once she entered the school gates, she took a deep breath. Walking down the halls, all she could see was heads, due to her exceptional height. Fuji matured at an early age, due to the problems the background she came from had. She worked hard and trained for she was taught that this was the only way to survive, strength. Students tend to avoid having a conflict with her, saying "You can see her six packs a mile away".

When the bell rang, Fuji walked to her classroom. "Wassup bitch" she said shaking Kenta's hand, her best friend. "Careful there buddy or you're going to break my arm" the boy said.
"Good morning, Fuji-san" said a girl who Fuji isn't sure what's her relationship with her, Hina. This girl would greet Fuji every morning, and at lunch time she would look at her from time to time and smile. Fuji thought the girl was just being nice.

The teacher and walked in, clearing her throat, she said "Good morning mina-san*, i have an announcement".
Every body sat in there seats showing no interest, it was probably just another class president elections, which nobody cared about, well except the class president.
"So, we've got an exchange student, let's welcome Adam".
Once the so called Adam walked into the class, wide eyes stared at him.
"Adam, would you please introduce yourself?". The exchange student smiled gleefully, showing all teeth.
"Hello guys, I'm Adam as Sato-sensei said, the new exchange student, BUT-" the boy stopped "Call me Dembélé, I would love to be friends with all of you, please take care of me!" Adam continued bowing.
Silence filled the air until the teacher spoke "Does anybody have a question for Adam" "Dembélé" corrected Adam "Yes, Dembélé" said the teacher anxiously.
Kenta raised his hand. The teacher allowed him to ask, "Why should we call you Dembélé?". Adam smirked and pointed his thumb at his chest with pride "because I'm black and good at football, just like Ousmane Dembélé". Silence filled the air again.
"Isn't this racist?" asked Fuji. "To me it isn't" said Adam. "I'm looking forward to this school year with you guys" Said Adam facing Ryu.