Living Louder

Chap. 14 School Life With Akito

Chapter 14

Author's Note: this chapter took FOREVER to write because the next chapter took FOREVER to plan what happens. that's why I didn't update last time for so long because what happens in one chapter effects what happens in the next so I try to plan out the general idea of the next chapter before I write the one I'm on usually and I was just having a major writer's block. Thankfully I'm over that now and my head is full of great ideas so Enjoy. J Also there some parts in this story from now (in this chapter and coming ones) are inspired by Maid-sama. I love that show! I enjoy think of Akito being like Usui! O/O

Tohru's Pov

We reached the school about five minutes before the bell would ring. I could see Hana and Arisa standing by the gate waiting for us. I pulled Akito forward never letting go of my hold on his hand. "Tohru!" Hana came up hugging me while Arisa patted my head.

"Alright, now you were to busy to explain last night but now I want an explanation. Why weren't you here yesterday? It was only the second day of school!" Arisa questioned both her and Hana looked at me, wary of my every move.

"It was nothing really. I just had a cold. It was Akito who was really sick." I smiled to reassure them that everything was fine now. They must just noticed Akito standing silently beside me, watching our interaction. They must have also took notice of our still entangled hands. Hana was glaring at Akito, as if daring him to keep touching me, Akito held his ground though. My friends are so amazing. They make me feel so cared for.

"Who is this?" Arisa asked looking partially confused and partially ready to hurt any creep that may be harassing me.

"Oh." I said smiling glad for the change of subject and very eager to supply Arisa with an answer before she punched Akito. "This is Akito Sohma. He's one year ahead of us." Akito nodded to them and Arisa's jaw dropped while Hana's glare morphed into an upset stare.

It was an awkward silence until Arisa smiled and patted Akito on the back. "Welcome to Haibara, Akito! First and most important rule to remember is that you hurt Tohru and you will die."

"I already know not to do that." he replied smoothly.

"They're here." I turned around and sure enough Kyo and Yuki were walking in past the gate avoiding each other's eyes. They're so cute when they're like this. You'd think they like each other almost! I honestly think it'd be great if they did. Just as soon as Kyo and Yuki had greeted us the bell rang signaling us to head to class.

"You guys go ahead I'll be there in a minute, okay?" and I waved my friends off so that it was just me and Akito. "Do you need help finding your classes or do you remember where it is?"

"I'm fine. You should get to class. You don't want to be late." He said looking at me in a way that was almost scary.

"Well, alright then I'll see you later." I smiled beginning to walk away, but his hand suddenly stopped me. In one swift motion he turned me around to face him and gave me a quick kiss on the lips. I could feel the blush on my face rise as he pulled away smirking.

"See you later." and with that we headed our separate ways to our classes.

Akito's Pov.

Frowning slightly I made my way through one of the many hallways. Maybe I should have had Tohru show me the way. I stopped and slumped against the wall. I'd already missed about the first fifteen minutes. "Sohma-kun?" I looked up to see a girl who sat across from me in class. I never bothered to learn her name. "What are you doing out here? The teacher already marked you absent."

Still frowning I asked "Where is the classroom?" completely ignoring her question. She laughed.

"Come on this way." She led me about four doors down and on the right side was our class. I could have faced palmed at how stupid I must have looked. I was so close! A few more steps and I would have found it. I hope Tohru doesn't hear of this after she offered to help in the first place. "Kaasuki-sensei, look who I found!" she said grinning at the class. All of which were staring at me. Way to draw attention. I was hoping they'd all be busy and I could just waltz in unnoticed.

"Ah, yes. Our missing new student." He began into what I could tell was going to be a rather long lecture, unwilling to be bothered I quickly interrupted.

"I couldn't find the class room. I apologize for being tardy. I'll be here on time tomorrow." I said bowing respectfully.

"Ah, I see very well then, take your seat." he finished waving me away in dismissal. "You too, Misa-san." We took our seats and I spent the rest of first period glaring at her. Once the bell rang and I got up to leave sparing her but one last glance before I left.

"You?" I couldn't believe this girl. Turn my back for two seconds and she's acting like a child, making faces. I glared at her as I walked out. Wait, where is my next class? I groaned aloud as I began to once again roam the now crowded hallways.

Hana's Pov.

We had just about made it to class when Tohru caught up with us. "Hey Tohru. Caught up quick huh?" she nodded looking slightly distracted.

"M-hm. I was going to see if Akito needed me to show him where his classes are. After all it is only his second day of school ever." I was shocked. Arisa's eyes widened and the electric signals seemed to change as though we'd approached a dangerous subject.

"Tohru what do you mean by second day of school ever?" I asked genuinely curious. Tohru blushed a little and looked to the ground as she spoke, Kyo and Yuki seemed to suddenly also find something about the floor interesting too.

"Oh well, Akito's been really sick since he was born and for a long time they expected him to die. A-and it is still a possibility. So he never got the chance to go to school before." she said looking up with most broken smile I'd ever seen her wear. Kyo put an arm around her and Yuki squeezed her hand gently.

"Come on, Miss. Honda we're going to be late." she nodded and smiled that broken smile that hurt simply to look at.

We arrived to class just in time quickly rushing to our seats. The whole class Akito was on my mind. Just who is he and what is he to Tohru. He's a Sohma like Kyo, Yuki, Momji, and Hatsuharu but he seems different from them. Yet at the same time ... It's…complicated.

He shares the heavy burden of a secret, the same sad and lonely feeling they all have a wish to be free from, but somehow he's different. I can't explain it. Frowning to myself I tore out a piece of notepaper and began to write.

Arisa,

What do you think of Akito? I get weird signal's from him. I'm not sure I like him being with Tohru.

~Hana

I folded the paper to form a paper air plane and used the electromagnetic energy to guide it over to Arisa's seat two seats away. I watched closely waiting. She read it and replied with a note she passed to me by sliding it across the floor. Picking the folded paper off the ground I dusted it off and began to read.

Hana,

Honestly I don't have much of an opinion on him yet, but I don't think he's a bad guy. He and Tohru seem kinda close don't ya think? I bet If we tried to get them apart now it'd hurt her too. I think we can trust him with her. Besides Kyo and Yuki will protect her. Speaking of them how much longer to you predict till they get together?

Arisa

Getting another sheet of paper I wrote.

Arisa,

I hope your right. I won't forgive him if he hurts her. You and your yaoi. Truthfully I wouldn't be surprised if they finally just figured out they like each other. I imagine it will happen here soon enough though there is more tension between them than normal. My guess is a week tops.

~Hana

I began to relax a bit in comfort that Arisa trusts him and reassurance that Kyo and Yuki will protect her. They may have each other now but that doesn't mean that Tohru was not important to them anymore. I suppose I'm just being over protective.

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