Sanctuary (Karma Akabane x OC)

A Friend's Push

"Thank god for the weekend," Nagisa yawned, stretching one hand up into the air as he traipsed up the mountain path.

"I think everyone wanted some much needed rest after staying out all night on Friday." 

"I wish I could say the same" Katsuna sighed, pulling the slipping strap of her bag back over her shoulder. 

"I ran myself harder than usual at my workplace because I felt guilty about being on paid leave since the Okinawa incident... wait!" 

The raven head slammed her hands over her lips, immediately directing her apprehensive look towards Nagisa as she cursed herself for her loose lips. Despite this, the blue haired boy only chuckled lightly at his friend's wide eyed expression. 

"Don't worry, I won't say anything to the teachers," he reassured, his mouth stretched into a friendly grin.

"I'm pretty sure they are suspicious of it anyway, but I'm sure they'd never tattle to the principal as they realise we all have our individual reasons."  

Katsuna let out a relieved breath, nodding in appreciation for her friend's kind-nature. She didn't need any more reasons to see Principal Asano, firmly keeping her distance from the man in question, though it was only a matter of time...

"If we're getting back to the previous subject, I do wonder if Itona will fit in," Nagisa interrupted, his caring personality for the newbies shining through.  

Katsuna smiled at this; her respect for the Class 3-E's note taker continuing to bloom. Thinking back to when she first stepped into the classroom all those months ago, Nagisa had been the first to properly introduce himself, immediately welcoming her into the warming atmosphere. If only she'd taken more notice of this earlier, maybe things would have gone better... but then where would she be now? 

No, she didn't regret her choices... if it meant being here, right now, she wouldn't change a single thing. 

"I wouldn't worry, I'm sure he'll fit in just-"

Katsuna stopped mid sentence, the racket of shouting students sounding through the hallway. The pair exchanged a perplexed look before curiously following the noise all the way to their classroom. 

Nagisa reached for the handle hesitantly, sliding  the door open just enough for the two students to subtly peak their heads round the corner. 

"How you dare add us to your disgusting perverted fantasies!" Yada scolded, directing her scornful stare to the group of boy's gathered round Itona's desk. 

"Whether you come clean or not, it's clear you're all involved in this disgusting scheme!" Kataoka snorted, the distaste evident in her tone. 

"Don't drag me into this," Maehara huffed, crossing his arms over his chest defensively. 

"What happened to bros before hoes man?!" Okajima cried, shaking the playboy's shoulders violently. 

"You even tainted Itona with your unlawful thoughts," Hinano chastened, gesturing to the silver haired boy who was sat straight in his chair, lazily surveying the scene. 

"It's only his first day!"

Seems like the kid's a natural at fitting in.

"Katsuna, thank god you're here,"  Hinano wailed, noticing her head poking out from the doorway. 

She clasped hold of the raven head's hand in her own before dragging her into the centre of the mess. 

"Teach them a lesson about how to treat us ladies!"