A Gentleman and his Lady

Chapter Eight - Party Planners

The day of the SHSL dance was upon thee, and everyone ran around in a tizzy making sure everything was set.

Unfortunately, we found out the hard way of how Kokichi is using his talent. 

"EMIKOOOOOOOOOOOOOO can you put this up pretty pleeeeaaaase?"

Everyone groans as we hear the shrieks of the Ultimate Supreme Leader.

"Ryoma be a dear and set these out on the table" he squeaked.

Ryoma rolled his eyes, but complied.

I've noticed Gonta has gotten even more tense around me. I just hope he isn't regretting his decision to take me. Although trying to not stare at him has become increasingly harder each time.. The years in the forest have definitely done him well with how strong he is. Even his crimson eyes and his gentle smile is enough to draw anyone in. 

I'm absolutely hopeless. If I keep doing this I'm going to be here all day.

At least I thought so until I felt large hands on my hips.

"Gonta wants to help Emiko put up decoration".

Annnnnd he continues to make this difficult.

"Thank you Gonta. It's hard when you're short and Kokichi makes everything as difficult as possible" I giggle.

He nods and he continues to pick me up to tape the decorations. 

"Oh! Gonta has idea for tonight, but it's a secret. Gonta show you at ball!".

I raise my eyebrow "Aw, you sure you can't tell me now?"

He nods. "Gonta sure". 

He lifts me up again, before I felt a sudden rush of adrenaline in me. All I remember is the feeling of hands tightly gripping me. 

"Gonta's so sorry! Gonta didn't mean to drop Emiko he swears!"

"W-what? No, Gonta it's oka-

"NO. Gonta so stupid. Gonta never wants to hurt Emiko!"

I stare at him, shocked. "You still caught me though, right? I know you could never hurt me intentionally".

He stares back with teary eyes. "No...Gonta must protect you. Gonta got distracted at Emiko and nearly dropped her".

"You were distracted by me?" I blush in response. He nods, quickly.

"Um.. Gonta must go set up the butterflies! Will pick you up at 5 o' clock" he hurries off, with a guilty face.

He wants to protect me.. He puts himself down so much, just for someone like me. Was I really worth that much to him?

"DID THAT DEGENERATE MALE HURT YOU, EMIKO?"

Ah, Tenko. 

I smile nervously. "No of course not! If he did, you'd be the first one I'd tell".

"Good. Got to get those disgusting males off the streets" she grins.

17 Personalities. One night. This was going to be lively, to say the least.