Enamored

7

Sapphire sits at a table surrounded by council members. "Those in agreement raise your hand." Everyone raises their hand and Sapphire smiles. "By majority rule, it has been decided that both the drama club and music club will have Mr Takanabe as their advisor. And are sanctioned for club activities."
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Everyone in the drama club claps their hands. Yuki nudges Myles with her hip and smiles. "You finally pulled it off. Nice job." "Thanks." Rose holds up a large wrapped bento and grins. "It was a tough battle but you all made it through! I've made food to celebrate." Myles smiles at his friends. "Thank you so much, everyone. I couldn't have done it without you guys. I'm so thankful I had you guys here to support me."

(N) smiles and unconsciously walks closer to Myles. "We can always celebrate later. We should figure out what we're going to do for the school festival." "You don't think it's too late?" (N) shakes his head. "We've come this far. You said you always wanted to do drama. You can't give up now! Take action and seize this opportunity while you can!"

Everyone nods in agreement and Myles clenches his fist with determination. "Right. I'll give it my all no matter what!"
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"I'm sorry you said home visit?" "Yes. I'm going to see your father to discuss your future." (N) smiles nervously at the teacher. "It's alright. There's no need to do that." "No. This is very important (N). Especially given your track record. Your father's home right?" "Uh, I'm not sure. Sometimes he's home and sometimes he stays at work."

The teacher walks over to his desk and packs his bag. "Fine by me. I'll wait as long as I have to." (N) watches the teacher pack his bag and slowly backs out of the room. "Something wrong (N)?" The teen jumps and turns to see Myles. "No nothing. What are you doing here?" "I wanted to ask Mr Takanabe for some advice about the club. Everyone's practicing really hard. You should come join us."

(N) scratches his head and turns away. "No thanks, I'm not really into that stuff. I'll see you tomorrow." Myles runs after (N) as he walks outside. "Wait! What about those things you said this morning?! You really inspired me. Seize the day! Remember?!" "Uh, we can talk later okay?" (N) takes off running causing Myles to run after him.

The (h/c) haired teen glances over his shoulder. "Why are you following me?!" "Because I'm worried about you! Where are you going?!" (N) stops as Myles jogs up to him panting. Suddenly the school's intercom goes off. "(N) (L/n) come to the faculty room. (N) (L/n) come to the faculty room." The teen sighs and flinches as Myles glares at him.

"Hey! I'm not going to run away again. Please stop dragging me." "I'm sorry (N) but I don't trust you. You shouldn't run away from a teacher." Myles continues to drag (N) back into the school. "You don't trust me. Why not?" "(N) you have a tendency to lie."
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The teacher laughs as (N) and Myles stand in front of him. "Look who came back. I'm guessing your friend here told you off." (N) looks off to the side as the teacher stands up. "Hmm. (N) seems to have calmed down with you here. Would you like to come with us? To keep (N) from running away."

Myles smiles at the teacher as (N) stares in shock. "Sure. I don't mind helping out." "What?! Wait. Aren't you supposed to be talking with Mr Takanabe about the club?" Myles's eyes widen as he turns to (N). "That's right! I forgot." "I thought you were taking charge. Now you're trying to slack off." The teacher raises an eyebrow and looks at Myles. "You let him talk to you like that?" "Mhm. I'm used to it."
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(N) walks around his house halfheartedly looking for his dad. He notices a letter on the table along with his dad's briefcase. 'Letter of...resignation? So he's finally done.' The teen walks back outside to his teacher. "Sorry. He's not here." "Hmm. Well I'll just wait inside." (N) grimaces and slowly backs up. "I'll uh go find my dad." "(N) wait!" The teacher calls out only for the teen to run faster.
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(N) pants for air and looks at the sky. 'I'll just camp out at (F/n)'s place.' "(N)." The male turns around to see Myles glaring at him. "You ran away again. Didn't you?" "Uhh. What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at school?" Myles holds up a book bag. "Mr Takanabe couldn't make it so we decided to leave early. You left your bag in the club room. I was on my way to return it. Now follow me."
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(N) and Myles stops a few blocks away to see (N)'s dad and the teacher talking. "What did (N) have to say?" "I haven't talked to him about it. I was hoping to talk to you first." "Thank you for coming all the way here but I can't make that decision." The teacher looks at the older man confused. "Mr (L/n). (N) is still just a student. As his father you should-" "No. (N) can make his own decisions. My opinion doesn't matter."
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"Now you know what he's like. One second I'm his son and the next I'm a stranger. Remember what I told you? We got into a fight and I hurt my shoulder. Because of the drinking, he doesn't even remember what happened that day." Myles stops walking as he and (N) reach the crosswalk. "(N)." "Yes?" "Would you like to stay at my house for a while?" "Oh." Myles places a hand over his heart. "I think it would be good to put some space between you and your dad. You're still family. I know you'll miss each other and the time apart will help you remember the things you love about each other."

A somber expression forms on (N)'s face as Myles speaks. "And then when you two meet again you can talk to each other."
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'I've always lived in this house. I've always returned home but this time is different. I won't be returning for a while.' (N) picks up his packed bag and leaves his room. He finds his dad passed out on the couch and shakes him awake. "Oh...(N). Are you going somewhere?" "I'm going to a friend's house." The man's eyes trail down to the bag. "For how long?" (N) grips the bag tightly and exhales. "I'm not sure yet." "I see...take care of yourself." "Yea...you too."
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(N) enters the Asumi bakery and Ash glances at him. "What are you doing here so late?" 'Wait. Did Myles not tell his aunts?' "Umm is Myles around?" "Stop teasing him, Ash. Welcome to the family (N)." Clara smiles at the teen. (N) walks closer to the couple as Ash crosses her arms. "Alright, kid. You're living in my house you will respect me. No funny business. If you're alone with my nephew in his room I want the door left open! You hear me punk?!"

"Huh? Uh yes. Yes ma'am! (N) blushes as Myles walks downstairs smiling. "Welcome home (N)! Follow me to your room."
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"This room is big. Are you sure I can stay here?" "Yes. It's the guest room after all." Myles walks over to a closet and points. "The bedding is inside here. Make sure to put it away when you're done." (N) chuckles causing Myles to tilt his head. "What?" "Short and bossy." "I! I am not! It's good to clean up after yourself."
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(N) has dinner with the family then takes a bath. He walks into the living room while drying his hair. "Thanks for the bath." Clara picks up a teapot and smiles. "Of course. Would you like to have tea with us?" "Uh, sure."
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(N) lies down on his futon staring at the ceiling. "This is all so strange. Eh. I guess I'll just have to get used to it." The next morning (N) and Myles stand at the front door with Clara. "We're leaving now. See you later." "Have a good day at school." Myles lightly elbows (N). "Tell her goodbye." "Huh? Oh uh. I'm going now." Clara's smile brightens at the teen. "Have a good day at school."

The two walk outside where Ash is sweeping. "I'm leaving now Aunt Ash." "Okay. Stay safe." "I will." Myles looks at (N) and the male scratches his head. "I'm going now." "Alright! Knock 'em dead kid!" 'Knock who dead?'
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"The art crew will provide costumes and props. The sound crew will handle the music and the light crew will do the stage lighting." Mr Takanabe explains to the drama club. "This keyboard has many sound effects." Yuna walks up to the keyboard and turns it on. "Suspense?" She reads out loud and presses the key causing suspenseful music to play. She steps back when (F/n) jumps forward.

"Let me try! Huh. What's that Myles?" The black male tilts his head. "What?" (F/n) presses the suspense key and yells. "You like me more than (N) and wanna get married?!" Myles blushes and waves his hands. "I-I didn't say anything!" "Okay! Let's get married in Vegas! But wait!" (F/n) strikes the key again and looks at an irritated (N). "Standing in between the lovers was a jealous (N)!"

"Ha." (N) laughs sarcastically as (F/n) turns to Yuki and Sapphire. He strikes the key again. "But an even bigger threat stood tall. Two gorilla-powered lonely women!" The girls wind their fists back and punch (F/n). The male stares out the window with bruises. "It was just a joke. They didn't have to hit me so hard." Rose pats his shoulder with a grin. "It was hilarious! Well done!" "It was something all right," Hannah says while placing ice on (F/n)'s face.

"Myles." The black male looks up from the costume box at (N). "Yes?" "You long time ago you said you wanted to do drama. Do you know what act you wanna do?" Everyone looks at Myles as he looks at the floor. "I. I'm not sure."