Amidst the shadows and the secrets

Night Thirty

After freshening up, Chisana went to her homeroom and got her books out. Waiting for the teacher, she heard classmates whisper. However, one look at Laito, and she understood they were whispering about her. How the heck am I supposed to pull through this? I'm here for four weeks, but Seiko is here for one night and somehow she spreads rumors about me? Rumors that are a straight up lie. I don't get it. I rather want them say it in my face than behind my back. That's worse! A squeeze in her leg made her turn her head. 

"Try not to let it get to you, Chisa-chan." Laito smiles to reassure her. In the meantime, he would do anything to investigate it.  

"They are giving me a headache. I'll get an aspirin in the break." She tried to smile but failed miserably. 

He nodded and took some notes. "You're not going alone." He would make sure she got an asperin and then leave her alone. There must be a reason why the coffee got cold last night. 

*** 

Chisana didn't waste any time and made her way to the cafeteria for coffee. Making it to the door, she heard something behind her. 

"I don't think so, Chisana. Stay out of the cafeteria." Seiko got on time to stop her. 

You can't stop me. Plus, I'm at the door. Chisana pushed the door open and found Reiji there with Yui. Is she... that's my coffee! She walked closer. Is that my coffee or not? 

"I wasn't expecting you because you didn't show up last night." Reiji gave her some money. "Get yourself some coffee." 

What the heck is going on? Why are you being so cold with me? Chisana wished she could ask but kept quiet. "Thank you." I thought we were friends but over one night or day you turn against me. What did I do? Trying to collect her thoughts, she got her coffee. 

"Maybe I need to do a little more than just saying sorry." Yui smiled at Reiji. 

Reiji eyed Chisana while pushing up his glasses. "Actions speak louder than words. Better that you improve your behavior towards her." 

Chisana dislike the idea of being a third wheel and left the cafeteria. Is it wrong to miss our conversations? With her coffee, she headed for the nurse station and asked for an aspirin. Reaching the top of the stairs, her eyes landed on Seiko. 

"I told you to stay out of the cafeteria. Yui wants to spend some time with her boyfriend, but you just don't want to listen." Seiko wanted to hit the cup out of her hand but changed her mind. "I know you want to go to your homeroom and get started on your homework. Be a good girl and do my homework too, or I will punish you for running away." 

I just can't win. Yes, it says more about her than me. Can't you just grow up and treat me as an adult? Chisana gasped for air feeling something hot and looks down. My coffee! This is straight up bullying. Why me? She tried to lift her shirt from her belly. Hot, hot, hot! That hurts. She has never done this before so why now? I don't get it. 

"Stay away from Reiji, Chisana. He's not yours. You got that." Seiko leaned closer and lowers her voice. "Get too close to him again, and I will punish you. Something far worse than spilling coffee on you." 

Trying to keep it together, Chisana wanted to get to the ladies' room to remove the stains. 

Laughing, Seiko left the girl and found Reiji under the stairs. "Reiji, I heard you are the best in science while I suck at it. Would you mind to help me because it's for homework?"