春の桜(Haru no Sakura/ Spring's Cherry Blossom) [Wattys2015]

3: Gakuon School

My sister went ahead of me because of her student council stuff. I just rode my bike peacefully as autumn was coming. Some places were already starting to change color.

I went inside like a regular student and hoped that no one would see me. Why was I hiding? I don't know.

Ms. Melody: There you are Sakura-san. Please come with me. *grabs wrist*

She dragged me to my classroom. I was RM-3A. 

Melody: Wait here okay?

She stepped in the classroom and had a big smile on her face. The whole class grew silent. 

Melody: Hello class! We have a new student today!

Boys: Is she a girl?

Girl: Please let it be a girl!

Wow, this class must be short on girls.

Melody: Please come in Sakura-san.

I walked in cool and regular.

Sakura: *smile* Pleasure to meet you! My name is Sakura Kita! 

Melody: Good timing Sakura! We are going to have new seating arrangements! Go ahead, pick one first! *hands a box*

I placed my hand inside and hoped that I'll get a good seat. I pulled out my hand and unfolded the paper. It was 2-5. I looked for it. The classroom was 5-5 so I got the window seat! Yes! I placed my things there and got settled as the other classes were finding their way. One boy and one girl were in front of me and behind me. Right beside me was a girl. I was super luck and it looked like she is from student council.

Student Council: Nice to meet you! My name is Ai but you can call me Erika!

Sakura: Nice to meet you Erika!

My first two blocks of Day 1 was a blast and I ate lunch with Erika and her friends by a pond were the koi's were. We were 5 in the group including Ai and I.  I made some great new friends today. The day soon ended. I stayed behind for one hour to check out some clubs and to wait for my sister. I was interested in the orchestra club. 

While walking back, I head voices coming from a room. I headed towards there to see what was up. I saw a bunch of high school students bullying a 3rd year middle school. My body just moved on it’s own and I slammed the door to the side, turning their attention to me. 

Boy1: I see a cute one.

Sakura: *glares* You have no right to bully. 

Boy2: I'll handle her. *steps forward* Your a new face. Are you new?

Sakura: Yes I just moved here.

Boy 2: That's nice. Wanna hang out with me? *inserts handsome face*

Sakura: *slaps the face of Boy 2* Is that your first impression to a new girl?

Boy 2: *Hand feeling the pain on face. * You sure have some guts, princess.

Sakura: Who are you calling princess, jerks?

Boy 2: Come here now. *Grabs the hand of Sakura*

I quickly got a sharp metal ruler that was always sticking out of my bag for some reason and placed it near his throat. 

Boy 2: What do you think you are doing? You can’t kill me here.

Sakura: He, your right, I can't kill a person here.

I placed my hand down and stared at him.

Sakura: Let the boy go and I'll do whatever you want.

Boy 3: You've gotten yourself a deal. *Let's go of the boy*

Boy 1: Now what can you do, regular student?

My question was, should I let go of my power or should I still keep it a secret? I had no experience at fight and I have no plan at all. 

Boy 3: Shall I steal you first kiss? *Goes closer*

Sakura: 5

Boy 2: What?

Sakura: 4

Boy 1: 4?

Sakura: 3

Boy 3: *steps back*

Sakura: 2

Boy 1,2,3: Let's get out of here!

I saw them running away from me. That was weird. I didn't even unleash my power. As I was about to turn back, warm hands covered my eyes. So it was this person who scared them off.

??: Princess, please don't do anything reckless.

Sakura: What do you mean Princess?

??: You shall not know yet but open the music box and you'll know the truth. 

Sakura: Wait, who are you?

??: I am your protector, princess.

The voice sounded male and as soon as he let go of me, he disappeared into thin air. 

I wondered while coming back: are my secrets revealed? 

Once I got home, I did my homework and soon fell asleep. Forgetting about the music box.