Cherry Blossoms and Forgotten Love

Chapter 11

a/n: I actually found fanart of him in swimming shorts cx this is too perfect.

Hijikata's pov~

2 weeks of school left. The class was full of chatter and sleeping students. I haven't gotten soft have I? The thought made him sigh. "I think you guys forget school isn't quite over." I barked at them making them all stop dead in their tracks. "I realize summer is coming but you will work hard until then, understood?" I said narrowing my eyes. They all nodded. "Good, now let's get to work shall we?" I said. Chizuru looked at me sympathetically. After class and when lunch came around our table was filled with that same summer buzz. The weather was too hot to wear the jacket to my suit and my tie was honestly starting to bug me more than okita. "So what are we going to do?" Chizuru said. An often asked question amongst them. "I say we all do a trip together. Go somewhere hot."Harada said. "What it isn't hot enough here?" I asked tugging at my tie once more. Everyone laughed but it was true. This summer was going to be hot. "But doesn't it sound nice? It would be a change of scenery." Chizuru stated. I nodded. "Yea I suppose." I agree'd. I got up and went to the windows opening every single one and pulled my now long hair into a ponytail. "We'll figure it out." Heisuke reassured. I nodded returning to them. "Someplace with a beach would be nice." Harada said. "You just want to see Senhime in a bikini." Okita scoffed. I tried to held in a laugh looking at him sympathetically. Of course now I wouldn't be the main target for Okita's relentless teasing, for that I couldn't help but feel relieved. "You're just jealous you don't have a woman." Harada Jibed back. "Please, I'm a free man." He said. "Anyways, back to the topic..." Chizuru said awkwardly with a blush. "What's the blush for Chizuru." Heisuke teased. She looked horrified. "I'm not blushing it's just hot in here." She grumbled. "Are you sure your thoughts aren't were Harada's are?" Okita asked. My lips pulled up into a sly smile. Poor Chizuru. "I-I... I don't k-know what you mean." She stammered looking a bit flustered. "Think about it Hijikata in a swimsuit." Okita continued. "Souji shut up. You don't need to give us the image." Saitou said. Everyone laughed. Despite the heat I wrapped an arm around Chizuru meaning to comfort her but at this point it probably just embarrassed her more. "You were going to say something Chizuru?" I asked changing the topic before this got out of control. She thought for a second. "I also wanted to camp." She said biting her lip. "Camping eh? Sounds pretty fun." Shinpachi said. She nodded. "Why don't we just do both? There's plenty of time." Heisuke said. Everyone nodded. "We have to figure out where we are going, when, and how long." I said. They all nodded. Over the 2 weeks we planned it all out and bought the tickets. All we had to do is wait, one week after school ended. It gave him some time to relax so he didn't mind.

Chizuru's pov~

It was finally the last day, it was over. Well until fall rolled around but she didn't want to think about it. She ran into Hijikata's room panting... and regretting running. Her bangs clung to her face. "Did you run here?" He asked looking at her like she was crazy. "W-What? Psh... no." She said looking away. "You know you've always been horrible at lying to me." He said. She blinked. "Fine, yes I ran." She muttered. He chuckled grabbing his jacket. "Let's get out of this place, if I have to wear this suit any longer I'm going to lose my mind." He said. She laughed and nodded following him out to his car. "So are you excited for the trip?" He asked casually. She nodded. "It's going to be fun. I know it." I said grinning. He nodded agreement. We drove to his house so he could change into something a bit more comfortable. What I wasn't expecting was him coming out in a tank top. the sleeves seemingly ripped off. She blinked. "What?" He asked curiously. "you're wearing a tanktop, I didn't think I would see the day." She said shaking her head. He looked amused. "What are you saying exactly Chizuru?" He asked. Her eyes widened. "N-Nothing I just... uhm... it.. l-looks good on you." I stammered. He smirked. "I knew it." He said opening up his fridge and grabbing two cold soda's. He handed me one and opened his taking a drink. I tried opening mine but I couldn't get it open. I looked at him helplessly. His lips pulled into a smile as he swiftly opened it. I muttered a thanks before taking a drink myself.