❤️I'm Always Here For You❤️ (Ishimondo)

4 (Kiyotaka)

Ishimaru's POV (1:45pm)

I heard the bell ring for class as I was on my way back to Mondo. I started to pick up my pace to get to the tree quickly. Mondo's probably still there waiting for me, I hope he has my bag...

The tree came into view and I realised something... Mondo wasn't there anymore. I saw my bag leaning up against the tree, which was where I didn't leave it before I left. I ran to the tree and grabbed my bag, swinging it over my shoulder and rushing to my class. Mondo must have already gone to our next class and simply forgot to take my bag with him... No big deal, everyone forgets stuff once in a while.

I arrived at our class in time and headed in. The teacher greeted me and I said hello back. Greets are good, greets are nice and show you notice people. Just a simple 'Hello' can make someone's day a whole lot better. I took my seat in the front and got out all my stuff. I looked back to see If Mondo was in his seat but surprisingly... he wasn't. Where on earth could he be? He didn't get in trouble did he?

The teacher went onto marking the class roll,
"Naegi Makoto?"
"Here sir."
"Ogami Sakura?"
"Present."
"Owada Mondo?" The classroom was silent. No one responded. "Owada?" Still no response "Does anyone know where Owada is?" Everyone shook their heads, including me. I had no idea where he could be.

"Okay, today for this activity we will be working in pairs. I will let everyone be responsible and choose their own partner. But make sure it will be someone you know you will work well with, and won't get distracted by." Chatter filled the classroom as everyone chose pairs. The teacher handed every pair a worksheet. I just sat there in my seat, looking at my desk. I didn't have anyone to work with since the class this lesson had an odd number of 13 students, there's normally 16 of us in total. Because Mondo and Leon hadn't turned up this lesson, and Toko was away sick, there were 6 pairs, then lonely me. I don't blame anyone for not picking to work with me, I wouldn't want to work with myself either if I was one of them.

The teacher handed me a sheet
"You don't want to join a pair Ishimaru?" He asked me. I looked up at him and shook my head
"I'm fine thank you sir. I'm okay working by myself. I actually find it easier that way!" He nodded
"Very well then.." He then went on and explained to everyone what to do in their pairs. I just went on and completed the worksheet since I wasn't in a pair.

I started to get worried about Mondo. I kept thinking of different reasons on why he wouldn't be here right now and eventually wrote them all down on a sheet of paper. The list was long. I've heard almost every excuse for why people aren't in class or are late.

(3PM)

The school bell rang and everyone got up and left. I packed up my equipment, thanked the teacher and walked out of the classroom. As soon as I stepped out some students in the class above me ran past almost knocking me over

"Hey! No running in the halls!!" I shouted at them. They looked back to see who had spoken and saw me looking directly at them. The kid with bright pink hair gave me the middle finger
"You can't tell us what to do stupid Hall Monitor!" The other student shouted in a deep raspy voice, then they turned around and ran away, their laughter filling up the halls. I let out a sigh and headed for my dorm.

I walked past loads of kids laughing and hanging out with their friends. They all looked so happy. As I was walking I saw the door of an old classroom open. I was a little curious on why it was being opened since no classes are held in there anymore. Suddenly, Mondo and Leon walked out, laughing with each other. What the heck? Is that where they were instead of being in class? Did Mondo choose to go with Leon to get away from me? I hung my head down and walked past the two of them, pretending as if I hadn't of seen them. They didn't notice me, or so I thought
"Hey! Taka!" Mondo's voice boomed through the hallway. I didn't look back and just started to run. I know running isn't aloud in the hallways but I didn't want to see Mondo at this moment and wanted to get away.

I heard a set of footsteps behind me and just continued running. I didn't look back and just assumed they were Mondo's. I swerved past people, apologizing if I bumped them or something. Some kids mimicked my voice and shouted at me to stop running in the halls. I finally reached my dorm, but stupid me didn't get the key out fast enough and was caught up by Mondo.
"Taka, what's wrong? Why'd you run away. That ain't like you," He asked, looking right into my eyes.
"Where were you...?" I said, just louder than a whisper
"What?"
"Where were you just then! Y-you didn't show up for class! I was getting worri-" I couldn't continue speaking. I gave up and burst out crying. I hate being emotional. I hate crying in front of Mondo. I felt an pair of warm arms wrap around me. I couldn't stay mad at him..
"I'm sorry Taka. Please don't cry. I hate seeing you cry..." Mondo whispered. And I hate making you worry about me. I wrapped my arms around him and cried into his shoulder. We stayed like that for awhile before heading into my dorm to talk.