His Equal

Plan in Action

Gakushu was at the front of the school, with a cup in his hand. I arched a brow, reaching him, feeling my heart beginning to race. "What's with the cup," I wondered, causing Gakushu to hold the cup out in front of him more. He then looked at me, a small smirk forming on his face.

"Knowing you, I know you didn't get much sleep last night, since you had to take photos for the music club's performance last night. Then you had to pick out the ones that were the best I imagine, so this is to help with your exhaustion. Take it," Gakushu states, causing my heart to pound even more. Why is this making me feel so flustered? He's done this before!

"Thanks Gakushu, I appreciate the coffee. So, any plans for tomorrow," I wondered, looking at Gakushu pause. I tilted my head, and he shook his head. "No, there aren't any plans per se. Is there something you're wanting to do?" I looked down, feeling my face beginning to turn red. I'm not scared of a car hitting me, so why is asking him out on a date this hard? I opened my mouth, but nothing would come out.

"Nevermind actually. It was nothing," I mumbled, quickly walking forward, causing Gakushu to speed up towards me. I couldn't look at him, he'd see how red I am, and I wouldn't be able to use the weather as an excuse. This is much more terrifying than I thought it would be. Maybe I need to talk to Sakura about this more. She would know what to do. 

"Alright then. Don't go overboard as the lead photographer. Can't have you out of action due to fatigue," Gakushu responded, causing Asuka to smile. "Don't worry about me Gakushu. I'll see you after class!" I walked away from Gakushu, heading to my homeroom to begin the day ahead of me.

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"Sakura, I need help," I exclaimed, causing Sakura to turn around to face me. She had bags under her eyes, but she smiled at me. "Let me guess. You chickened out asking Gakushu out on a date?" I groaned, nodding my head, causing her to laugh at me. "I told you, doing this type of thing is hard. Especially considering you've never actually have gone on a date with a guy you like." I felt my eyebrow twitching, and I glared at Sakura, who just laughed once again.

"Come on, stop messing with me! I need help with this!" Sakura gave me a grin, while she placed a hand on her drink, taking a sip out of it. She looked away, her eyes glazing over. After a minute or so, she turned to me, her eyes gleaming. "I think I can handle your little problem. You won't even have to lift a finger! It'll take a couple of days though, so just act like you usually would Asuka. Nothing to worry about with myself here," She exclaimed, causing me to smile at her. 

"I really appreciate the help Sakura. You're the best!" Sakura grinned, pulling me in for a hug, which I gladly returned. I looked at a nearby clock in the lunch room, and realized that it was almost time for me to head back to my homeroom. "Oh shoot, I have to run! Thank you again, and see you later Sakura!" I waved goodbye to her, leaving her at the table.

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I sighed, grabbing my drink and standing up from the table, leaving the lunch room. I headed back to my classroom, seeing Karma in the back of the class. I walked over to him, taking my seat next to him. He looked over at me, and gave me a smirk. "How was lunch with your friend?" I sighed, scratching the back of my neck. 

"Asuka tried asking out Asano apparently, but she ended up not doing it. She has never gone on an actual date with a guy she likes, so she's been freaking out over it. So, I said I would help her, by taking care of it. Thing is, I will end up having to talk to Asano for everything to work out." Karma leaned over, kissing the side of my head.

"Well, with how conniving you've been about those two lately, I think it'll all work out. Just don't let those two find out about it," He reassured me, causing me to smile at him. I saw Asano walk in, and I got up from my seat, making my way over to him. He arched a brow at me, and I just gave him a smile.

"Hey Asano, do you mind if we talk for a second before class? It's super important!" Asano stared at me for a moment, before he sighed. "Fine. But make it quick." I smiled, and pulled him into the hallway, looking at both ends to make sure no one else was listening in. "Well? What is it you want Nonomura?" 

"Well, I've been watching you and Asuka for awhile now. You've gotten attached to each other, but I can tell that you genuinely like being around her, and more than just a friendly type of way. You have to do something about it!" Asano didn't say anything, he just stared at me for a long moment. 

"And what if I do? It's none of your business what my personal relationships entail, Nonomura. Why do you care?" I sighed, forgetting how stubborn Asano was. "Because, you've done a lot for us behind the scenes ever since we were in middle school. I just, want to return the favor. Please, ask her out, take her out on a date! She never will be able to do it herself, she's too afraid of getting her heart hurt," I explained, and just for a moment, I saw Asano's eyes soften. But they immediately hardened, like they usually would be.

"Don't tell me what to do Nonomura. Stick to Akabane and your academics. I'll focus on my personal business, which you have no need to be apart of," He retorted, returning back to our classroom. I followed after, and saw him taking a seat. His eyes were glazed over, and I smiled to myself. I sat down next to Karma once again, and he looked at me, a curious expression on his face. 

"Asano is going to do it! Now, we wait for everything else to play out."