Hope Will Find Its Way to You

Chapter 4: Jealousy and Sin

Jealousy and Sin

A ball was going to be held that night, reserved only for the elite children. According to those who organized this event, their aim was to get the elites together and have them get to know each other better, for the purpose of forming long-lasting connections.

However, the only thing that would probably make Hinata look forward to the ball was to see Komaeda all dressed up in a sure-to-be handsome suit.

He didn't try to deny his general admiration for the boy anymore. Despite the unique personalities of the other elites, Komaeda was different.

He didn't know why, but he loved the details he kept noticing about him. His slightly tall stature, his long slim legs, the thin waist, his slightly broader chest, his wispy hair flowing beautifully above his shoulders, all making up his slender yet manly body. Reaching up to his face, his beautiful pale green eyes, his sharp nose, the shape of his thin lips. He was too handsome, dare he say the word, but he wouldn't dream of telling him so. No man should tell another that, nor should they notice such details to begin with. It was not that he was suddenly finding himself attracted to men. He knew he must have had crushes on women before but Komaeda, as mentioned earlier, was different.

Looking at the mirror while fixing his tie, he smiled and gave his reflection an encouraging nod.

His parents rooted for him as he made his way to the ball, and his mother didn't forget to remind him to mingle with the ladies, to which he reluctantly nodded to.

Upon entering the great dance hall, he was greeted with the promised children, all dressed in their finest suits and dresses. He could still remember how his mother had him memorize the names and statuses of all of the girls and boys of the elite to make conversations easy with them. Connections need to be made, after all. At least, that's what his parents told him. Besides, having Komaeda talk about them so much and show such admiration had him further knowing more about them.

Speaking of Komaeda, his eyes naturally searched the room and soon found him in the corner, and his heart nudged at the very sight of him.

He was dressed in an elegant black suit, white shirt tucked behind a neat black vest along with an exquisite tie, leather gloves, right down to his lovely long legs ending with classic black shoes, his hair tied up with few bangs loose; all enough to take Hinata's breath away.

In the short time he had known Komaeda, he knew he'd never pick something so lavish for himself, but he also knew that such events would most likely oblige him to come dressed in a suitable attire that matched the occasion. And there he was, a handsome sight to bestow his eyes upon. Now, for him to deny that very truth would just be absurd. Komaeda was undeniably handsome.

Looking around the room, he saw Souda asking Sonia for a dance while Teruteru poked fun at him when she ignored him to ask Gundum instead. Nidai was practically having a food contest with Akane, while Koizumi took pictures, and hanging around with her was Ibuki and Togami. Peko, as usual, was standing along the Kuzuryuu siblings. And finally, there was Mikan shyly and timidly standing by the corner like a wallflower. Apparently, she had been scolded by Saionji and was drying her tears away at the moment. Maybe he should go talk to her? She stood close to where Komaeda was so it was convenient.

Making up his mind, he made his way across the room and, out of nowhere, bumped into someone by accident.

"Ah, I'm so sorry!" Hinata quickly apologized.

"Oh, it's alright, I usually forget to keep my eyes up while walking... uhm, I believe we haven't met before."

Hinata's eyes widened as he set his eyes on the girl before him. She was beautiful and dressed in a lovely peachy dress that matched her hair, her waist tied in an elegant bow. He must not have caught sight of her in previous gatherings.