Perfect Harmony: Tamaki x Reader

Chapter 8: Ritsu

Throughout the rest of the week, I had lessons with Tamaki everyday after school. I'm starting to feel more comfortable singing in front of others. Sure, I need more work, but at least I can open my eyes while I sing without feeling the need to cry and hide. Tamaki may be gullible, egotistical, and immature at times, but he really is a kind person. 

As I wait for my mom to pick me up, I remember the note. I left it in my locker...Oh crap. I quickly rush to my locker and grab the note. I look down at the note and walk at the same time. Is this some kind of joke? How can anyone like a weirdo like m-

Suddenly, I bump into a heavy built boy with red hair. The same boy I bumped into the other day! I sit on the ground and stare at the floor. 

"I'd say you're doing this on purpose." The red-haired boy says.

I look up at him and say, "I promise it's not. I'm just trying to look for this person who gave me this note." 

He blushes deeply. He then reaches out a hand and says, "Since you're not moving, I guess you need someone to help you with your rich girl needs."

I giggle because his assumptions are so wrong. I take his hand and he starts blushing again. I say, "Thank you. I'm truly sorry for being a burden." 

He replies, "In case something like this happens again, my name is Ritsu Kasanoda. Your name is (y/n), right?"

I say, "How did you kn-"

"Oh! We have English together..." Ritsu explains.

"Oh yeah! I'm sorry. I don't really pay attention in English. I just draw in my notebook, to be honest." I say.

There is a pause until my phone beeps. 

Mom: (y/n)! I'm not able to pick you up today. I have a job interview. I'm taking (b/n) with me. Be safe and don't get into a car with ANYONE. ~Mom

Great. How am I supposed to get home? The bus already left and my mom doesn't trust ANYONE, not even the bus driver. Ritsu must have seen my worried expression because he asks, "Can I drop you off?" 

I say, "I'm sorry, but my mom doesn't want me to get into any other vehicle except for her own. She's been kind of worried since the accident."

"I'll walk you hom-" He is about to say, but is interrupted by a loud voice.

"(Y/N)! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? I've been looking everywhere for you." Tamaki runs to me and puts one arm around my shoulder.

"Uhm...I was just talking to Ritsu. Have you two met?" I ask them.

Looking pissed, Ritsu says, "I'm going to go. See you tomorrow, (y/n)." 

As Ritsu walks away, I say, "Uhm...Can you remove your arm from my shoulder?"

Tamaki doesn't budge. "Make me."

I push him away and say, "Well, I'm going to walk home now. See you later."

Tamaki stares at me in shock while I walk away. He yells, "Wait for me!"

I look back and he's running towards me. Scared, I start running, too. Why is he chasing me?  Can he not? 

"(y/n)! Wait! I wanna walk with you~" He says.

"It's going to take a long time, you know that?"

"I know, but it will be fun." He answers.

"Suit yourself." I say.

~

A half an hour later, we arrive at my house. We both go inside and decide to eat some ramen.

"Is this...commoner's ramen? How do you even make this?" 

"Are you serious right now? You just add hot water to the noodles and wait." I explain.

Tamaki looks so adorable. His jaw drops and his blue eyes widen in surprise. He asks, "How long do we have to wait?"

"Until it's done..." I say.

"So, what do you think of Ritsu?" He asks me.

Puzzled, I say, "I barely even know him, but he seems nice. Why?"

He stares intensely at the ramen. Then, he responds, "No reason. I just thought you took a liking to him."

"What?!" 

"Well, you two were standing pretty close to each other..." 

"So? Why should it matter?" I say.

"Because...He's a boy...You're a girl..." 

Letting it sink in, I realize what he's trying to say, "Do you think I'm a slut, Tamaki?"

He stares in shock, "WHAT?! NO, (Y/N)! THAT'S NOT WHAT I WAS SAYING!"

"Then, what are you trying to say?" I sigh.

"Usually when a boy and girl stand that close, it means they both like each other." He says.

"Dude, I barely even met him. Sure, we have English together, but that's it." 

He stares at me with kind eyes and says, "I'm just trying to protect you." 

"Protect me from wh-" The timer interrupts me.

"Commoner's ramen is done! Yey!" Tamaki cheers.