Double Ramen (Lingyin X Reader)

Ch 7 - Sulk

That was a whopping. Who's watching you and what will your roommate say after the mayhem?

Enjoy.

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(FN) had his I.S. away and he spit on the ground. "Great. Skunked." This was an embarrassment on his end and his battle was the equivalent of a double L. "Reen any chance I get the shower first?"

She powered down and walked over to him. Furious more than disappointed. "What was that?"

He looked away. "A loss. Is that a yes or a no?"

"Fine. You can shower first. But I'm not done with you. How can you fight like that? Nervous? Afraid to hit a girl? Just that clueless?"

He sighed. "Got it. Can I just be alone for a bit? I get it."

"Go for it." She turned away from him as he walked away. What's going on? Something isn't right?

His tail in between his legs he changed back quickly into his school uniform attire and sadly walked to his room. Slowly unlocking the key and throwing his bag against the bed before just taking a seat on the floor and leaning against the wall. Now just time to decompress. Let the emotions just cool down and get to your mental center. May not happen right away. Most likely won't. Though anything can happen.

Footsteps could be heard by the dorm. The door is open? Alright. Here goes. "Hello?" She tapped on the door and poked her head in. 

"Hi..." He didn't even pick his head up.

"Well I can tell you're frustrated but how about help from the number one of the student body?" Said the voice.

"Wait. Have we met?" He was dazed but the wheels in his head were turning. 

She giggled. "It's me. Tatenashi. You know, the President."

He raised his head and blushed at eye contact. "Really?"

"Of course silly. It's my job to help you out. I'm supposed to help the other students in need. That is if you're dedicated and want to keep up."

"When we start? Now?" He was amped but afraid he was too sore for the day.

"Not like that. You have rubble on you. Shower off, grab some food, and I will see you when I see you. Got it? She pulled a fan out and started to wave it. "Have a little bit of faith. Drive helps as much as a healthy breakfast. Till then (FN)." She turned around.

"Wait." He reached over even though he couldn't grab a hold of her. "Were you watching my match?"

"I put the paperwork down to watch. And now getting back to it. See ya tomorrow. Bye." She winked at him and continued her way.

"Bye?" The heck? I need it. Whatever.

Time to stop being in the dark and huddled against the wall. That wouldn't do. It's not like he was dating an ugly woman. Only thing missing was dinners in the basement. Sulk on the floor or rinse it off and come back stronger? Easy decision. Time to hope in the shower and scrub. Rubble was easy. Sweat doable with a good scrub. But the foul stench of defeat was always a hard one.

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(FN) was in some pajamas and reading when Reen walked in. She looked at him and closed the door behind her. "I'm guessing you didn't eat yet?" She asked.

"Not yet. Might just make a sandwich and call it a night early. Don't worry about me."

"You're okay with the light on as I study?" She questioned that one.

"Your room too. I'm used to that sort of thing. So I'll be out in a few. Feel free to shower and everything else. I just need to rest my head." After that one it was just going to be the roommate doing hear thing.

Reen start to relax in. Looking over at her roommate and slowly watching him get up and head to the kitchen. A little soreness in his step. "Hey."

He turned around. "Yeah?"

"You didn't take kendo did you?"

He sighed. "Wish I could."

"What did you take?"

"Reen I was a member of the work force club. That's what I did. Didn't have a choice in the matter unless once in a while I was sick as a dog. Bottom line. Though tomorrow hope my training eventually kicks me into gear. Someone offered to help." Proceeding to make his way to the fridge and lay some ingredients.

"Who's training you and how come you had to work?"

He smiled and shook his head. "You want any answer or my answer? Choose carefully."

Reen gasped. "Uhhh... what's that supposed to mean?"

"One you won't be fond of. Trust."

"Yours." She glared. That was a hard glance. So powerful it could tell if a man was no good, unfaithful, or hiding something.

"Contribute to the household. Father took half. I know I need work but my family is being compensated for me being here. All that matters. Here I'm protected from what I found out. But once out of this school I can't go back to a delivery boy. I love South Korea. Seeing the waterways, shrines, and cherry blossoms make me feel at piece. Naturally I miss home. But I'm glad I'm here able to do my thing and the pressure has come off a bit. So happy haven't got any racist remarks either."

"I did ironic you say that. I'm Chinese. Ichika protected me from bullying years ago. Against four guys at that."

"What stupid guy would make fun of you?" Stopping there. If she finds me flirting with her this won't go well. "Though Ichika is a nice guy. I'm blessed and grateful to be here. Another fight like that I should be shunned. But I work hard even when I try not to. Get settled in. I'm going to shower and nap."

"Alright. Think I'll shower, eat, and study. Maybe paint my nails."

"Go for it. Thanks Reen."

"You too (FN)."

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When Nashi trains you how is she going to react? Oh hey roomie let the girl with giant cans train you one on one and I'll watch. Yeah no. Try again. She might get jealous for no reason. Should be good.

Aye. Tina. Animefreak1988 this is what I got before I punch the clock. Best of luck.

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