Jock and Nerd [Randicon AU]

Hang Out

The sun shone through the window as Randy studied for his class next week. It's the weekend but he has to study for his mom's sake. But his mind wondered about the conversation he had last night with Nomicon as the ninja.

A few hours ago...

Ninja swings towards the sakura tree and lands next to Nomicon as quietly as possible. Apparently not quite enough as Nomicon hits him with his bamboo staff.

"You're 5 minutes late, ninja. If you're late to come to the battle you'll risk losing other's life. Don't be late and stay on time, understand?" He said and pokes Ninja's head. Ninja only groaned.

"Fine, let's start training so we can talk." He said and was about to fight but Nomicon stops him.

"Ninja, we're not gonna train for tonight. Just by judging your eyes, I can see you're tired since afternoon. Did you work or something?" He asked a bit. Ninja nods his head.

"Yeah, I was making dinner, then finishing my homework, cleaning my room, and living room, checking the ventilation system, helping my mom with other chores, then trying to sneak out to meet you. All in... 15 minutes." Ninja said and sat down tiredly, breathing heavily. Nomicon nods.

"I understand, I'll give you a break for tonight. But, I won't until you've done your training next time. Understood?"

"Yeah, I understand." Ninja smiled under his mask and pat the ground for Nomicon to sit down. The teacher sat next to him on his knees, in the Japanese style.

"So, what do you want to talk about?" Nomicon asked, looking at Ninja casually but focusing on his facial expressions. Ninja thought a bit.

"Well, how are you? We haven't met in 3 months. I guess the Sorcerer was having a vacation and the McFist industries were so busy they didn't have time for that old man." Ninja laughs a bit. Nomicon nods gently.

"Well, I'm doing well and thinking about the training that you need to do next time. You still have the Nomicon book right?" He asked, taking his own book. Ninja holds his copy of Nomicon's book.

"Yeah, right here. Pristine as ever." He said proudly.

"Don't get cocky, ninja. This book is important. By the time your ninja duties are done, you must give the book to me. I still can't believe I agree to help you by your side with a copy of the ninja Nomicon book." Nomicon sighed at the Ninja. The student only chuckles awkwardly. Nomicon thought this might be a good time to ask.

"Say, ninja? Have you ever got a crush on someone?" He asked with his poker face. Ninja was a bit surprised but nodded.

"I do have a crush on someone, why? You have a crush on someone too?!" He beamed in excitement. Nomicon only looks away.

"Yeah but I don't know if it's real or just a crush. I never felt... Emotions before until I met you. Apparently, there's still a lot that I don't understand." He said, holding his book with a dimmed look. The ninja doesn't even know if that word even existed.

"Hey, you don't have to worry about it. Whether you have a crush or not, as long as you love them for who they are it's worth loving them as if you're living. Just give yourself a chance."

Nomicon thought it was the same thing Rachel told him when he was Nomi. Give yourself a chance huh? He wasn't sure if he deserves it.

"I see, thank you, ninja."

Flashback ended.

Randy wondered what Nomicon meant when he asked that question. They must be on an emotional train and get confused. Randy knew it can happen sometimes. He closed his textbooks and walked downstairs to see his mom drinking coffee. And by judging the coffee jar next to her, Randy suspected that she drank at least 3 mugs of it.