Just A Bookworm(A Danganronpa Fanfiction)

Thinking Ahead and An Odd Offer

I managed to get my books and get to class without running into Kazuichi or, even worse, Sonia. No doubt they'd end up going together in order for Sonia to mess with my head.

Oh god, she already is even though I didn't even see her. 

But still, I was going with Gundham and I got his number. Today was a success story.

Wait, what am I going to wear...? I DON'T HAVE ANY FANCY DRESSES!

My brain raced as class went by. I had to dig up some major cash and buy one. What color would Gundham like? Probably darker colors.

Class ended and I raced to my locker in a panic. I stuffed my books in my bag. I felt a tap on my shoulder.

Oh, god. What now?

I turned around to see Mondo.

"Oh thank god, I thought you were someone else..."   

He didn't reply for a bit. He was looking at the ground. I stared at him.

What's going on?

I waved my hand in front of his face, obnoxiously trying to get his attention. "Earth to Mondo...Helloooo...?" 

In a last resort that would surely work, I stood on my toes and slapped him across the face. 

"Ow, what the hell!?" 

"You spaced out on me," I said, laughing a bit. "Did you want to talk about something?"

"Oh, yeah, uh..."

Oh no, somethings wrong when he says 'uh'.

"Did you hear about that dance tomorrow?" He asked. 

"Yeah, I know. Asahina told me about the whole 'partner' thing. So, what?"

Once again, he didn't respond. 

I facepalmed and finished gathering my things in my bag. "If you're gonna keep freezing on me, I'm going home." 

I slung my bag over my shoulder and shut my locker. I stared at him for a few seconds. "Can't you tell me what's wrong?"

"GIVE ME A SECOND OKAY!? I'M NERVOUS!" He yelled, his volume exceeding expectations. 

I backed up, holding my hands in the surrender position. "You don't have to scream." 

He sighed. "Do you need a partner? 'Cause I'll go with you--as a friend." 

Oh...That's why...This is going to be akward...I just have to act like I know zero social skills.

"I actually asked Gundham and he said yes! Isn't that great?!" I said, smiling and struggling to seem innocent. 

"Oh...Yeah..." I could see a faint frown form on his face. "Good for you... I'm glad you're happy." 

It hurts to ignore his actual intentions...I'll explain everything to him later.

Keepig my fake smile on, I walked away towards home. I hovered my hand over my pocket the knife was in. 

Could one of my best friends want to be more than friends? 

I shook my head. We're friends, that's it. I wouldn't want to ruin our friendship. I was just glad he didn't flat out ask me to be more than friends. Wait, how do I even know this? He could've just asked me to be nice. 

But more importantly, where was I going to get a dress?!