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ayato - confession day

A/N: written by ayano

( not proofread, word count: 779)
i can write the actual confession if you want, i was lazy tho <3

J:  the bell rang. it was 4pm, and students filed out the door, ready to flock to their extracurriculars. you let out a sigh, knowing that you had a required club, being the student council secretary and all.
   you watched as the halls flooded, and simply stayed put in your seat until everyone had dispersed. when they did, you got up and placed your computer, notebook, and a few others into your bag, then slung it over your shoulder.
   your teacher bid you farewell, and you smiled and left. had to be polite, despite the misery building up. every week, you had to go the the council meeting.
   you never really had a problem with it, it was just the duration. instead of working in the biology lab with your friends, you were stuck, sitting in a hard seat for 2 hours.
   but one thing brightened you up: kamisato ayato. he was the student council president, known for his dedication to work and elegance. you had a raging crush on him, and everyone in the school knew.
   except ayato. today, you had been planning to confess. your mind was littered with thoughts, doubts, and encouragement. you were nervous. just 2 hours of mindless sitting and scribbling and then your fate would be decided. you were too lost in thought to realise your surroundings, until you smacked right into a locker.
   you staggered back, placed a hand on your forehead, and sighed.
"seriously.." you mumbled, continuing to wander around the staircases.
  
   soon, you reached your destination. as you pushed open the door, the familiar scent of old books met your nose. the room had a wooden floor and beige walls, a bit scratched up from a past incident. it has red curtains and red chairs surrounding a wooden table with a tea set on it. it had three bookshelves, stacked to the brim with antique and important novels. ayato's desk, which was placed at the far end of the room, had papers neatly stacked on it. a globe was also displayed, and a small table lamp.
   you sighed in annoyance, but plastered on a genuine looking smile and waved to the other members. they nodded their head, and you took a seat next to ayato. some members eyed you and ayato, and your face burned up in embarrassment. ayato was looking at a piece of paper, but when he noticed you, his gaze softened and he set down the documents.
   "good afternoon, (name). how are you doing today?" he said, giving a smile that made your heart turn upside down. you looked at him for a second and then tried to maintain as professional as possible.
   "im doing fine. and you?" you smiled, resting your hands on your lap. ayato nodded.
  "i am doing quite well. it is nice to see you." he said. you were about to speak again, but was interrupted by the door sliding open. the last member profusely apologised about arriving late, and then returned to their seat. you quieted down, as the meeting was about to start.

  you had lost count of time, each second ticking by was another nerve added onto you. your time was inching closer, and you had promised yourself that you wouldn't back down today.
   finally, ayato cleared his throat and spoke. "this concludes our meeting today. if you have another inquires, please do not hesitate to ask me after others depart." he said, flashing that perfect smile you had fell for.
  you somehow managed to stop yourself from becoming embarrassed, and stayed in your seat, becoming a bit dizzy from anticipation.
  a few minutes later, after staying as still as a statue, everyone had left and you let out a sigh of relief. ayato noticed this but didnt say anything, getting up and walking over to his desk.
    "so, (name), did you need something?" his diamond-like eyes sparkled in the dim light, and your face turned slightly red. he didn't seem to acknowledge this.
   "ah, yes. um, could you come with me?" you said, and ayato tilted his head.
  "hm? why?" he said, eyes fully on you. you fiddled with your sweater, thinking of what to say next.
  "oh, uh, i need to show you something." you mumbled, awkwardly shifting under his gaze. it was intense, to you. his eyes never left you.  finally, after what felt like an eternity, he nodded.
  "alright." he smiles, starting for the door. he opened it for you and you walked through, nervously fidgeting and walking out of school.
   soon, you went behind the gym and the hill with the cherry blossom tree. ayato seemed a bit confused as you led him up the hill.