The Cursed Gift

Part 19: Heaven in Hell

Clausia found it unbelievable that she could find school fun.

With Kize's help, that is.

Sitting at the far end of the classroom as both of them sat beside each other, Kize would always imitate the teacher's booming voice in a high-pitched and squeaky one, and Clausia was on the verge on biting her arm in order not to laugh. In addition to that, Kize would always edit all the questions in the worksheets so that it would end up as a silly question.

Music period was probably the best.

It wasn't funny, but nevertheless awesome. Clausia was shell-shocked when she realised that Kize was actually a professional guitarist. While strumming his guitar, Clausia will sing in a perfect tune, leaving their classmates in awe.

The music teacher was utterly impressed. She asked both of them to become a pair for the upcoming music examinations which the level had to participate in, which they gladly agreed to do so.

The deadline was in a month's time. Both of them had to compose a song together, one playing a certain instrument and the other singing. They have to record it and send their entry to the teaher which would then be graded.

During recess, Yosei finally managed to reach them. "Sheesh, you took a freak long time,"he murmurs, and Clausia rolled her eyes. Clausia had just took her tray only to find Kize was missing. She wasn't worried, but instead confused.

"Kize has gone to his daily 25 minute guitar lesson," Yosei explained, sensing her confusion. "Its a personal lesson that will be held during his recess. Until it ends, I'll have to look after you."

"I don't need your help," Was what Clausia said, but deep inside she was washed by a wave of relief that someone was at her side.

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Kize's POV
Carrying my guitar case, I couldn't help but worry about Clausia as I walked to the library for my lesson. I mean, I left her alone without any notice just like that. Will she be okay?

I shuffled into the library, and greeted the librarian politely. She was a great lady. She was the one who agreed to lend me an empty room in the library for my lesson without hesistation.

Now that I thought about it, today's a Wednesday.

Wednesdays are the days that I had to teach a bunch of 7 year old kids how to play the guitar. I got involved in this because I was in need of money for my album. When I walked into the room, the kids were already there and their small faces brightened up when they saw me.

"Sorry I'm late," I grinned.

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Clausia's POV

No matter how fun school can be with Kize, the food here still is disgusting.

I stared gloomily at the slimy green beans and sloppy meat steak, not even feeling tempted to have a single bite.

"Don't waste your food," Yosei said smugly, smart enough to not buy any food.

I groaned in reply, and forced myself to shove a mouthful of green beans into my lips. Yucks.

"Gimme a break," I pleaded, and gave Yosei sad puppy eyes. He rolled his eyes, and I happily pushed my food towards him.

"You owe me one," he muttered before picking up the cutlery. I nodded.

After we were finally done, I looked around me.

"Lets go to the library," I said, curious whats in it.

"Fine, Miss Princess," Yosei grumbled, reluctantly tagging along behind me. I chirped happily in response and emtered the doors, seeing the librarian at the counter nod at me politely.

I strolled through the endless shelves of books, a gasp escaping from my lips. This place was huge. Yosei grumbled, and I couldn't help but giggle.

Then a heard a sound.

A strum.

Was it me, or was that the sound of a guitar? It seemed faraway yet close. I stopped right in my tracks and listened carefully again.

Strum.

Now it was strumming continuously.

I walked towards the sound, and it became louder. Just then, I reached ouside a room. Inside someone seemed to be strumming a guitar magnificently.

"Inside a guitar lesson is going on," I turned around only to see the librarian smiling at me. "The teacher is one of our students. Would you like to take a look?"

Curiosity pricked me, and Yosei had mysteriously wandered somewhere off. I smiled and nodded.

She put a finger to her lips, and silently opened the door. I widened my eyes when I saw Kize holding in a guitar front of approximately 20 seven year old kids, strumming his guitar to a melodic tune.

Everything looked so perfect, I dared not interrupt it. I smiled at the librarian. "Thats beautiful," I whispered.

"Isnt it?" She replied back, and my gaze continued to linger at Kize.

I feel like I'm Heaven in Hell.

"Kize, we have a guest," The librarian announces loudly, and immediately I panicked.

"A-actually I dont need a-anything," I muttered before running out, glancing at Kize's head turning from his guitar before I sprinted from the library.

"Crap," I huffed when I see an unfamiliar block of classrooms and buildings all around me, realising I had run too far.

Where am I?

Author's Note
Hi hi!! I decided to write longer chapters from now on, so that I can cover up more content. Hopefully you guys can stay tuned!!!