10 Days With My Devil: Fulfilling Dream

Chapter 3: The Unexpected New Student

The next morning, Ariana got up to get ready to go to college. She went downstairs to get ready to go. "Good morning, Ariana. Would you like some coffee?" Meguru asked. "Yes, please." Ariana said. He gave her a mug and she took a sip. "I'm sorry that we all embarrassed you last night." Meguru asked. "It's fine. I understand that all of you were curious, but it's all water under the bridge now." Ariana said. "Ok, how often do you go to college?" Meguru asked. "Only on Tuesdays and Thursdays." Ariana said. "Ok. I hope you have a good day." Meguru said. "Thank you, I'll be on my way." Ariana said. She went out the front door and went into her car.

She arrived at the college campus and was walking her way to class. "Hey, Hanasaki." Someone said. She picked up her pace. "Don't try to run, you chicken." Someone said and grabbed her arm. "I'm going to class, so let go of me." Ariana said. "Too bad." Another person said. "What do you think you're doing?" Kakeru asked walking towards them. "Damn! It's Mr. Kamui! Let's run!" One of them said. They let her go and made a run for it. "Thank you." Ariana said. He sighed and put his hand on her head. "You really need to stand up for yourself,or else they'll keep bothering you." Kakeru said. "I'm sorry." Ariana said. "Don't be. Just get inside the class." Kakeru said.

During class, there was a new student that sat next to Ariana. "He looks like a nice guy, but it's like he doesn't really want to be here." Ariana thought. The ginger sighed deeply and put his head down. "Uh..." Ariana stuttered and lightly tapped him. He shot back up and looked at her in disbelief. "Oh... Thanks for waking me up. I'm just tired." He said. "That's understandable, but you need to be awake during lectures." Ariana said. "Yeah... The truth is that I got transferred from an art school because I've been slacking off, so I have to make up for my general education here." He said. "Sheesh. That's harsh. Hopefully you'll be able to go back once you do make it up." Ariana said. "Oh, I will. This is what I get for fooling around." He said and laughed. "By the way, I'm Ariana Hanasaki. It's nice to meet you." Ariana said. "I'm Hiro Sarashina." Hiro said. (A/N: The crowd goes wild XD) "If you're having trouble with something class related, I can help you out." Ariana said. "Thanks. You're nice and not to mention you're kinda cute." Hiro said. "Uh... Thank you." Ariana said. "Ahem!" Kakeru said suddenly appearing in front of them. "Sorry, I was helping him out on his first day." Ariana said. "You can do that after class is over. Keep quiet." Kakeru said and walked away. Her classmates started to snicker. She sighed and paid attention to the rest of the lecture.

After a long day, she was driving her way back from college. She went to a convenience store to pick up her prescription. "Pick up for Ariana Hanasaki." Ariana said. The pharmacist gave her a white bag that had her prescription in it. She paid for it and went down an aisle where she saw Shiki, and made her way over to him. "Hi Shiki." Ariana said. He looked at her without saying a word. "What are you going to get?" Ariana asked. "Crackle Jack." Shiki said. "That caramel popcorn in a box that has a prize inside?" Ariana asked. "Yeah." Shiki said. "Cool. I could wait for you and drive you back home." Ariana said. He said nothing. "Is that alright?" Ariana asked. "Yeah." Shiki said. "Ok cool." Ariana said.

After he was done, he followed Ariana to her car. She turned on the car and the music was at a loud volume. She lower the volume where it you can barely hear it. "Sorry about that." Ariana said. "That was too loud." Shiki said. "I know, that won't happen next time." Ariana said rubbing the back of her head.

They shortly arrived at Demon House. "Ariana, Shiki. Welcome home." Meguru said. "Thank you." Ariana said. "I'm going to bed." Shiki said and went upstairs. "How was your day?" Meguru asked. "Ok." Ariana said. "Ok? Did something happen?" Meguru asked. "Same old, same old." Ariana said. "Ok, well dinner will be done within an hour, so do what you want for now." Meguru said. "Ok, I'm going to put this away." Ariana said and went upstairs.

She entered her room and opened the white bag. She put the medicine bottle where her other medication was. The bottle read 'For anxiety'.

An hour later, there was a knock on the door. She quickly got up, and wiped her eyes. "Come in." Ariana said. The door opened and it was Shiki. "Meguru said it was time for-" Shiki said. He looked at her face. "I know, dinner's ready." Ariana said. "Gross." Shiki said. "What?" Ariana asked. "Quit crying, it's gross." Shiki said. "I wasn't crying, what makes you think that?" Ariana asked. "Your face." Shiki said. "I..." Ariana said. He said nothing. "I'll be down in a minute." "Ok." Shiki said and left the room.

She grabbed a hand mirror and looked at herself. "It looks so bad... No wonder he noticed." Ariana said. She got some makeup and dabbed dots under her eyes. She went downstairs shortly. "Sorry I took longer than expected." Ariana said. Meguru looked at her and Shiki could still notice. "It looks good." Ariana said sitting down. The other three guys didn't notice the change in her face and were just eating.

While she was eating, her phone started to ring. "Excuse me." Ariana said leaving the table, and answered her phone. "Hello?" Ariana asked. "Ariana! I just want to let you know that my wedding is almost done being prepared. It's only a week away." Sora said. She just realized that three days has passed, and she only had a week left until she was toast. "Ariana? Are you there?" Sora asked. "Oh! Yeah. I'm happy for you, Sora. I'm going to be there." Ariana said. "I know, I wish that mom and dad could come." Sora said. "Yeah..." Ariana said feeling her eyes tearing up. "How are you with college?" Sora asked. "It's good. I'm doing well." Ariana said. "That's good. Have you made any new friends?" Sora asked. "You could say that." Ariana said. "Oh! Good for you! You know, if you were to be gone somehow, I would be devastated, like on my wedding day. I really want you to be there." Sora said.

A tear ran down Ariana's face. "I won't not show up. I'll definitely be there for sure." Ariana said. "Sorry to bring that up, it's just that you're my only family left." Sora said. "I know. Don't worry, I'll show up. I don't want to miss my big sister's wedding after all." Ariana said. "Aw... Thank you, Ariana. Well, I'll let you go for now, I'll see you in a week, ok?" Sora asked. "Yeah." Ariana said. "Alright, bye. I love you." Sora said. "Love you too." Ariana said and hung up, and wiped her tears away. She was trying to avoid eye contact with the guys and went upstairs.