A Hero or a Student?

Chapter 14

Have you ever had that feeling that someone was ignoring you?

Or at least not trying to talk to you as much as before?

Because I feel that I'm experiencing that right now.
Nomi had been in his book form ever since we returned from the train station.

He has been keeping the Ninja Nomicon locked for hours since yesterday.

By the way, never try to open the Ninja Nomicon without permission.

Trust me, I learned that the hard way.

I have no idea what he is planning but I have a feeling it's something to worry about.
I hadn't even gotten to talk to him due to his new obsession.

Every time I ask him what he is doing, he simply answered with "Don't worry about it" and vague responses that don't help me answer my questions.

Though it wasn't the only thing I was worrying about, Friday was just a day away and I had to be ready for my "date" with Cody.

Well, I'm not too sure if it is a date, I'm just kinda going with it.

Howard had told me that he would help me with some tips to figuring out if Cody likes me in terms of a romantic relationship or just a friendship.

Though the idea of going on a date with him is not something I want, going on this date means that I could stop having feelings for... Nomi.

But I also know it's something I have to do. After all, if I want to remain a good example as the Ninja I have to make some sacrifices and my feelings are something I'm willing to sacrifice for the greater good.

And if that means trying to kill any feelings I have for him then so be it!

Though it's hard, I never thought my first crush would be on the immortal book mentor that is supposed to teach me how to be a better Ninja.

Life is so unfair.

My alarm clock suddenly rang as I struggled to turn it off.
Of course, I had stayed awake this whole time still unable to shut off my brain.
I hadn't even realized how much time had passed.

I sighed as I got off my bed, feeling exhausted yet anxious over what had happened yesterday.
I looked around for Nomi only to realize he wasn't there, I guess his still busy with his "plan" or whatever.

I got dressed as I sluggishly struggle to get ready, I should have slept instead of staying up all night worrying.
As I finally got done getting dressed, I opened my room door and looked down the stairs to see the Ninja Nomicon lying on the kitchen table with it glowing slightly red, showing that Nomi was in fact in his book form.

I just groaned at the sight as I just headed to the bathroom, grabbed my toothbrush, and aggressively grabbed the tube of toothpaste.

Why does he have to be so annoyingly cool?

It's often a strange thing to see him link to the book but I will admit it's pretty cool.
I always want to ask him about the book. Wondering if the book has anything to do with him being immortal.

I sighed to myself as I walk back to my room to grab my bag to get ready for the bus.
It is always annoying to have to wake up so early in the day to go to school but I guess that's just how things go.

Besides, could be worse.
As I place the strap over my shoulder, my phone started to buzz suddenly.

I pulled it from my pocket to check and saw I was getting a call from Howard.

Huh, weird, he usually texts me this early in the morning, especially when it's Thursday.

I answer the phone and before I had a chance to say hello, Howard seemed to be panicking.