Love Sick

Chapter 1. Assigned

Kaede's POV:

'Ring, ring'. The sound of my alarm rang through my ears. The sound echoing across my room. 'Ring ring' . Using every ounce of energy I had in my body I turned my alarm off. With that strength I rub my eyes until they finally stay open. A sigh escapes my mouth as I get up and get ready for school. I trudged my way to the shower. Getting in and feeling the cold water hit my face instantly waking me up, I jerked my hand and turned the faucet to the hot side, warming the water. Another sigh escapes my mouth as I continue washing myself. After I finished showering I brushed my teeth, and changed. I walk over to my phone and checked the time until a certain boy messaged me:

Shuichi 💙🔎✨

"Will you walk with me today??"

"Yeah, of course!! I walk with you everyday silly! You don't need to ask ⭐️😄👍🏻"

"Thank you"

I turn off my phone, and make my way out the front door. I decided to skip breakfast since I was already running late and I'd hate to keep Shuichi waiting. Walking besides the street many cars zipped past me. Some cars would be playing music on the radio. Which caused me to start humming. I wanted to hurry up and get to school so I could play some piano before class started. I had practically danced my way to Shuichi's house. Causing some stares from neighbors, or people driving by. But I didn't mind. "Please stop...". Shuichi's voice awoken me from the trance I put myself in. I started to laugh "Sorry Shuichi, I'm just eager to play Piano!" I was a smiling mess this morning, all for the piano. "Heh, ya'know it's weird for someone to be so happy in the morning." He gave me a sweet smile. We walked a few blocks not saying much. I toned down my dance party since Shuichi seemed embarrassed. "Hey, so... you know the dance that's in a few weeks?" My heart skipped a beat. 'Was he going to ask me' what should I say... I could feel myself turning red. "Well I was thinking about maybe, just maybe asking Kokichi to it..." my heart fell flat. Poor love sick Kaede. I always do this, are you that desperate for love you expect your best friend who's had a crush on the same guy for years to ask you? Haha pathetic. I scoffed at the thought "I knew it was a bad idea..." I noticed what I had done "No!" I began to yell, startling Shuichi but I kept going, "it's a great idea Shuichi! You should totally do it!!! You've liked him for so long. It's time you make a move!!"
Shuichi looked down and was fidgeting with the strings on his hoodie the way he always did when he was nervous. "what if he says no...". His words were quiet barely above a whisper. "I'm sure he'll say yes! He's always flirting with you right?" Shuichi looked up and sighed "I guess, but he might just be messing with me..." Shuichi gave me a sad smile, that made me cringe. It was obvious the two liked eachother. Kokichi was constantly flirting with him, Shuichi could barely talk around him, and they'd always argue like a old married couple. "Trust me he's not" I give him a reassuring smile, but I was truly jealous. Not of Kokichi but just the idea of love. The two of them were made for each other. She wanted something like that. But she wanted Shuichi to be happy, more then anything. The rest of the walk remained silent. I stopped my dance party, and walked normally to school. With one thought in my mind "could I find someone who loves me?". We made our way to the school gates, Shuichi tapped my shoulder "Hey, Kaede... should I tell Kaito, Maki, and Rantaro about this?". A frown appeared on my face, I remembered everything like it was yesterday

Flashback:
"You what!?!". The pig tailed brunette slammed her fists on the table! She gave Shuichi the dirtiest look, as if he just murdered somebody. "Hey Maki-Roll it's not that big of a deal..." Kaito put his hand on her shoulder in an attempt to calm her down. Maki slapped Kaito's hand, now she's really mad. Kaede gulped and looked down. "What makes you think you can treat other people this way" the green haired boy said calmly, to the raging she devil in front of him. Making Maki even more angry, she barked back at the boy "What do you mean by 'treat people this way' This is a completely normal reaction to finding out your friend likes some annoying mother fucker!" Kaito and I stared at Maki in shock, it was no secret she despised Kokichi but was all this really necessary. Shuichi seemed to be on the verge of tears, looking very ashamed. As for Rantaro he maintained a calm polite yet angry stare. "If Shuichi was your friend you'd support him. I see no problem with Shuichi liking Kokichi" Rantaro put his arm around Shuichi. Shuichi eased up a little. I gently placed my hand on his leg, I gave him an encouraging smile, and look back at everyone. "Rantaro's right guys! We should support him, he'd support us". I smiled at Maki, and Kaito in hopes it would calm Maki down. But it looks like it only made things worse. "You two have no idea what your talking about! Kokichi is terrible. Shuichi's wrong for liking that shit for brains no good, lying little fuck!". Maki screamed. I could feel Shuichi shaking. I wanted to comfort him, but I began shaking as well. Was it really that big of a deal? "Oh my god, you really are a bitch. Shuichi does not deserve to be treated like this. Not even Kokichi deserves this kind of hatred. You disgust me. Just leave already if you can't support him then... you shouldn't be around him." Rantaro fires back. Calmer then Maki he crossed his arms and stood up. Maki shot up after him screaming a few new things. Rantaro scoffed and walked away. Patting Shuichi on the head, he told him things would work out. Then he did something that shocked me. He took my hand and kissed it. Wishing me a good day and walked away. Butterflies grew in my stomach. I felt like I was floating. My cheeks grew pink. That's when I finally realized I had feelings for Rantaro.

Present:
I took Shuichi's hand and smiled. "It's not up to me! But I can say tell Rantaro for sure! Kaito probably wouldn't understand, or care but support you nonetheless. But Maki..." my heart sank, I loved Maki but since that day I've never looked at her the same. "Don't tell Maki okay, she'll find out eventually" I let go of his hands. We parted ways to our lockers. Checking the time I no longer had enough time to play piano. Which really bummed me out but there's no point dwelling on it. Taking my stuff from my locker I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around and see the one and only Miu Iruma! "Hey Bakamatsy!". I smiled at her ignoring the rude nickname "Hello Miu!". We began walking to Science together chit chatting on the way. Which I add normally doesn't happen, we never talk unless Rantaros hanging out with her, Kokichi, and Kiibo. I smile at the thought of Rantaro. I take my seat in Science. I tried my best to listen to the teacher but one thought kept returning to my mind. Love. Would I ever find someone. Lately I've been wondering if I actually like Rantaro. I just feel like I want to like him sometimes. Since he might like me back, but I just don't think we're meant to be. I should just give up on love. I sighed and stared at Rantaro from across the room. Do I love you? No I don't... "hello, Kaede! Are you paying attention!?" I shot up looking at the teacher. "No sorry" I laugh awkwardly. "Was anyone really!?" I hear the purple gremlin say from behind me. "Ugh, as I was saying for this project I'll be assigning you teams of two, you'll create a presentation on the country you're assigned and it's history. Yes I know simple, but I expect it to be well done. Afterwards I expect an essay on why your country's history is important and should not be forgotten. You have a week, your partners are on the board. Please be wise with your time." Everyone shot up from their seats to see there partners. I read the following list:

Maki and Kaito

Rantaro and Kiibo

Kokichi and Shuichi

Miu and Kaede

Gonta and Ryoma

Korekiyo and Angie

Tenko and Himiko

Tsumugi and Kirumi

Gonta and