Sanctuary (Karma Akabane x OC)

The Wager

"Of course, Ma'am," Asano answered, biting back the irritated twitch behind his plastered smile.

Followed by some slight disgruntled grumbles from his disappointed peers, the group reluctantly left to wait outside. Just as he was about to pursue, a gentle hand landed on Isogai's shoulder prompting him to turn around.

"You can leave early today love," she spoke in considerate tone, her smile matching the sparkle in her eyes.

"Don't you give a second thought about the money; I'll pay you for the full hours."

"Thank you so much Mrs Miyo," he appreciated whole-heartedly, catching his classmates standing just beside him in the corner of his eye.

"I'll get this sorted out in just a moment; I'll be back before you know it."

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"So I find you holding down a part-time join once again, Isogai," Asano ridiculed arrogantly, glowering down his nose at the boy's desperate look.. 

"I'm sure you know that it's my duty as a student leader to report you."

"Come on Asano, please," Isogai begged with pleading eyes, despite knowing the ever-impending result. 

"I can't afford to give up this job or my education; please, just don't tell anyone."

"I don't know..." Asano drawled purposely, not bothering to hide his delight at the situation. 

"Seriously man, leave off him," Maehara defended, standing beside Isogai with no intent on backing down. 

"You know full well of his personal circumstances, he needs the money."

Watching silently as the current events unfolded in front of her, Katsuna knew that their kind-hearted efforts were wasted on the likes of Asano. Having known and spent time with the student for the years they've attended Kunugigaoka, she knew that there was only one way of possibly escaping the fate that awaited Isogai. A way that even Asano couldn't say no too. 

A challenge. 

"Why don't we make a wager?" the raven-head announced with confidence, grabbing the boy's attention instantaneously. 

Katsuna strode past Isogai, discreetly squeezing his palm as a message of reassurance. Stopping just short of her enemy, she kept her expression solemn and her eyes inline with his. 

"Suggesting a wager, that's bold," Asano commented whilst not so subtly allowing his now hungry gaze to gradually travel down her body at an uncomfortable rate.

"Though from you, it's pleasurably expected; except what makes you think I'd go for it?"

"And ignore a chance to get a one-up on your father," Katsuna disputed sharply, taking note of the immediate interest the boy attempted to hide with a cornered grin.

"Plus, tell-tattling to dear ol' dad is a bit below you, don't you think?"

Asano scoffed heavily in response, crossing his arms over his chest as he stared her down, the cogs in his mind methodically thinking. 

"Oh please, as if Asano is going to fall for that pitiful display," Koyama blurted ignorantly, craning his body forward as he twitched his glasses. 

"Somehow, I don't remember ever addressing myself to a small-minded supporting role," Katsuna retorted nonchalantly whilst admiring the shine of her fingernails.

"Dogs should stay on the ground and speak when ordered too."

"Why you-!"

"Shut up you insignificant pig!" Asano snarled, round housing the Big Five member in the abdomen, sending the boy flying down towards the dirt.