Love, Insomnia

Second Week of First Year (Part Two)

All throughout class, even though we were in the same room, she was constantly on my mind. I was trying to think of what all we could talk about when I saw her next. I thought everything about this situation was normal, I mean, yeah she was attractive but I really wanted to know her. Which was a little strange to me as well because up until I met her, I didn't have an interest in making friends. Leavee it to this goth transfer to blow in like a dmn hurricane from New Orleans and change that whole outlook on life. Before I knew it, the dismissal bell rang and there went Raven blowing past everyone to be the first to leave. I/ saw her go out to the hall and talk to our teacher and I had planned to talk to her more when I got out into the hall but by the time I got there, she was gone.

When second period came, she was still on my mind, but I didn't see her in class. That isn't what bothered me though, what bothered me was the fact that Monoma and Shihai were gone too. The more I thought about what could possibly be going on, the more my blood boiled. 'I swear to god, if they touched her, they'll see a side of me nobody wants to see.' I thought to myself as I tried to calm down and felt shocked at my own thought. I didn't know if she had gotten lost or if they had cornered her or anything. All I knew was I felt connected to this girl in a way I never thought anyone would make me feel. I truly considered her as the one exception to my no friends rule. I felt protective over her and it was strange and confusing and made me feel uncomfortable.

Luckily when third period came, all my questions, well, okay, SOME of them were answered. I was looking down lost in my own thoughts when I heard that unmistakeable voice. "Oh, h-hi! So I never got your name and since you were the first genuine person who spoke to me and made me feel like I was safe, I was wondering, could you possibly tell me where I need to go for my class after this one? Its embarrassing but my Japanese is not the best and I hated having to bother the teachers to find out the previous classes." God her voice was like a melody. Before meeting her, I never understood why people found accents attractive, but now I understood.

"Yeah, sure. I am Hitoshi Shinsou, by the way." I said after clearig my throat to get my thoughts back on track while I walked over to her. "Let me see your schedule." She smiled at me and my heart jumped into my throat. The way her smile just lit up her face and her eyes would make any man's knees go weak and throw themselves at her feet. Luckily at this point, I was much stronger than that. She almost didn't cover her mouth this time but I guess it had become habit for her because soon her hand hid those fangs of hers. 'I could get used to seeing that smile early in the morning before school if we happened to see each other in the cafeteria.' I thought to myself as she handed me her schedule. I took a look at her schedule and mentally went over my own schedule to see if we had anymore classes together. I soon noticed she was split between both class A and class B! "Whoa! You must be talented and super smart if they placed you in both hero courses. I heard class A is the hardest one to get into so consider yourself lucky. My goal is to someday get moved to class A." I glanced over at her just in time to see her blush softly and tuck her hair behind her ear that was slightly pointed at the tip.

"Oh, um, I'm not sure 'talented' is the word I'd use. More like they really have no earthly idea where to put me. Apparently there has never been anyone that has multiple mental quirks with my abilities in all the years Yuuei has been in operation. I mean I can't even sleep because of this stupid dream walking. The only way I can get sleep is if I happen to need to help someone sleep. Its really useful if somebody has nightmares, I can kind of control where the dream goes so thats useful, I guess. But the process is awkward and things always change afterwards." She blushed as she spoke and I didn't want to make her uncomfortable by having to talk more about it. I nodded and smiled softly as I stepped closer to her and pointed to her schedule. "According to this, you have this period with me then period four is with class A then we have training together. Though, we do have lunch together as well but then your last couple classes are with class A then we don't see each other until after school in the dorms." This time when I looked over at her, I noticed she had a slightly disappointed look on her face. I took a look back at her schedule with furrowed brows. "But, if I'm reading this right, your dorm is on the floor above mine so I could meet you after school and show you to your dorm, if you like?" The look on her face made my breath catch in my throat as she smiled which in turn made a smile threaten to form on my own lips. The way she was blushing and trying to hide her face with her hair just added to her attractiveness.

"Um, yeah! I mean, if youre sure I won't be a burden or a nuisance? Yuuei is so much bigger than my old school, so if I could avoid getting lost, that would be amazing. Not to mention, my Japanese is definitely NOT at the level it should be for coming back to Japan." I was only talking to her and yet I was learning so much more about her. "Back to Japan? Does that mean you are originally from here?" She glanced up at me with a gentle smile and a nod of her head. "Yes, my mother was born here and grew up here. I have visited a few times, because my grandparents are still living and rather close by too. I used to be able to see all the students coming here and I always told myself one day I would be one of those lucky students. My granparents and parents say they couldn't be prouder of me, but sometimes I feel like I haven't done enough to earn their pride, you know?" I had lost all control of my movements and hadn't realized what I was doing until I had already done it, I tapped her chin with my index finger and lifted her head to look at me. "I'm sure your grandparents and parents would strongy disagree with you. As far as your Japanese goes, maybe I can help, but it'll cost you. I'll help you learn more Japanese if you help me get better at my English. We can study together." She smiled and blushed then nodded excitedly. "You'd really help me with my Japanese? I will warn you, I'm pretty complicated. I can understand it when its spoken to me and I can speak it relatively easily, but when it comes to reading it and writing it I become like a blubbering fish. I'm not sure how any of that makes sensse but its the truth." I hadn't realized I still had a hold of her chin, which made it my turn to blush and pull my hand away. I nervously rubbed the back of my neck and chuckled completely embarrassed by my slip up. "Don't worry, it makes sense. I take it your mother would speak Japanese around you as a child?" She nodded and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Yes actually. Her and my dad would speak it to one another. Then when I got old enough, They would teach me by having me repeat them while correcting my pronunciation. I'm not sure how we can use that to teach me to read and write it but hey, I'm sure you're an amazing tacher!" She giggled and looked down blushing, which made me smile. "Well I'm glad you have so much faith in me. It's a deal then, a fair trade. I look forward to working with you to better our languages." She smiled brightly up at me. "Perfect! Meet me after school and we can get started. I just hope I can help you as much as you will no doubt help me." She giggled as she turned to head into our class. I was left standing there slightly stunned as I watched her walk away.

Normally I would only be looking forward to the end of the day so I could workout, shower then go to my favorite little cat cafe, but this girl is giving me new reasons to look forward to the end of the day. She was changing my whole outlook on school. I never wanted to try to make friends until I met her, now I'm thinking that making a few may not be such a bad thing. Or maybe I just wanted to be around her more so than the other students. Maybe I was more attracted to goth girls than I thought, or maybe it was just this one in particular. After all, Raven Madison was beyond adorable.