COTE | | Bound | | [Suzune x Kiyotaka]

Chapter 14 || Pool Day

A/N I couldn't sleep so... why not ruin my sleep schedule by writing a chapter for you guys 💕💕

"Let's all celebrate for no absolute reason and go to the pool on Saturday~!" Karuizawa Kei's influence had somehow begun to increase and the girls practically followed her every word so, they all agreed and so did the boys - well obviously since they'd be witnessing girls in swimsuits.

"Do you have a swimsuit?" Kiyotaka asked his seat mate who turned her head towards him shaking her head no at his question,

"I do have the school issued one, so I'll most likely use that one should we go to the pool."

He ignored her answer, "Do you want to go shopping and buy one?" He asked, hinting at the fact that he did not want her to wear a one piece.

"Did your ears fail you? I have the school issued one, it would be a waste of points to buy another." She said, crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow at him.

"Hori-chan~ he obviously wants to see you in a bikini~." Haruka chimed in, laughing at Kiyotakas not so discreet intentions.

"So~ did you guys actually have se-."

"I'll pay for one should you agree to go shopping with me Suzune." Kiyotaka rested his cheek on his hand whilst turned to her. He also interrupted Kei's unneeded question which was disappointing for many.

"So you want to see me in a bikini?" She asked, a hint of teasing in her voice.

"And if I do?" He responded, playing into her little game.

"Then I suppose we'll have to wait and see." She smugly said, looking at him with a small smile and then stopped smiling the moment she saw everyone looking at them, "What's so interesting about it Kiyotaka and I that you all constantly have your eyes on us?" She asked.

"Well..."

"You guys are constantly flirting."

"It's hard to not look away~!"

Suzune furiously blushed as she started immediately retaliating to the comments, "We are not constantly flirting!" She exasperated, and the whole class stared at her as if she was blatantly lying (which she was).

"From what I have just witnessed, it seems you are." The familiarity of the voice hit Suzune as she looked towards the door and saw her elder brother standing there with Tachibana by his side as usual, "Kiyotaka, the Student Council requests your presence, I have come to personally collect you." He added.

"Brother! Don't take everyone's side in this lie!" A heavy blush continued to coat her face. Tsundere. Kiyotaka found this dilemma she was facing quite amusing, thus, he did not retaliate and just remained silent as he grabbed his bag. He paused for a moment since it was about to be lunch and he looked at Suzune.

"Lunch?" He asked.

"I'm not giving it to you." She snapped back, evidently annoyed that he stayed complacent during everyone's teasing. He continued to look at her without saying anything until she gave in and handed him the home-made bento.

"Just get married already." Someone whispered under their breath.

"Thanks. Love you." Kiyotaka said, which shocked her to the point that she choked on air. Yes, he had expressed his love in private but he never said it out loud in front of people.

"L-love you too." She turned her head to the side, "Hurry up and leave. Don't keep brother waiting." She quickly added.

"Suzune. Flirting with your boyfriend in front of me?" Horikita Manabu teased his younger sister whilst smiling as it was all new to him to see his younger sister who once constantly chased after him to be smitten by a boy.