A Natsuki Kind Of Crush

Ch.1 Natsuki's Introductions

~Meow Meow Meow~

I turn in bed hearing my kitty alarm. I am still really tired from staying up late doing homework. I really don't want to get up just yet.

~KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK~

"Natsuki! Turn that blasted alarm off and get to school! Now!"

"Ow" I say. I had just fell out of bed from my dad screaming at me from the other side of the door. Why did he have to be this way?

"Natsuki Damnit, Do you hear me?"

"Y-Yes papa! I'm sorry. I-I just overslept!"

~Pause~

"Please get to school darling. I don't want you to end up on the street or dead!"

At least calling him Papa cooled him off just a little. Ever since mama died he was being so cruel to me. It's been eleven months and he's gotten worse. He hasn't been feeding me or helping me with lunch money. He's also been too over protective. He even condemned manga and things I enjoy.

"Y-Yes papa. I-I'll get on it right away!"

~Meow Meow Meow~

I look at my alarm in shock. I had forgotten to cut it off.

~Bang~

I look in shock as my dad invades my privacy and opens the door on me. I am dressed but only in my pajamas.

"D-Dad!? G-Get out!" I yell as he goes up to my kitty alarm.

"If you can't even be responsible to get up on time you will have to have a better alarm. This childish toy must go!"

"P-Papa no! That was from mom!" I plead. That was one of the only things that I had left from my mom since my dad had thrown out most of my old toys and other things.

I run up to him and grab his arm. He couldn't just throw away something precious to me.

~Push~

"Ow" I say. I found myself on the floor. My dad... he had just pushed me to the ground? He had never been physically abusive to me before.. and now he just pushed me

"G-Get to school"

As my dad closed to door taking my kitty alarm away I couldn't hold the tears back. I cried. I cried and felt like a weak loser. I felt so demeaned having to treat my dad like the king and the most holy of holy gods.

My tears streaked down my face as I remember how kind he used to be to me. Why? It wasn't fair.

I wipe my eyes dry. I have to get dressed and put on my tough face.I have to be tough to make it through this. I am only sixteen so I only have two years of this hell to endure.

I get dressed and open my door and go downstairs. Dad isn't there. He must have left or went to his room. I won't look or ask. I look at the table. There is a cereal bar. It must be for me so I take it and eat it quickly. I throw the wrapper in the garbage can and head out my front door.

/

Once I arrive at school I go to my classes. I enjoy learning even if it is a bit dull. I sigh. I can't wait for Literature Club after school. It is nice and relaxing. I can read my manga there and pretty much be left alone. The three girls there are really nice too.

There is Monika, the leader. Thank god she allowed me to store my Manga there or I'd have had to throw it away. I still don't know how I got her to say yes. My dad would kill me if he knew.

Sayori is really sweet if a bit dimwitted. She would make me smile if I didn't have to put on a tough act. I actually really like her.. Even if she always begs me to make cupcakes for her.

Yuri is really smart. I kind of am intimidated by her if I have to be honest. She just seems really stuck up and pretentious.. like she is better then me. So I usually just stay away from her. Other wise she could turn into a bully like... others...

It's getting to be near the end of the school day and class is almost over. The bell rings and I start packing up my items.

As I pack up I hear someone say "Hurry up Natsuki. You're such a slow poke." I look up. It's Tosha and Tracy. They are total jerks. being in the desk in front of then I pack up a bit slower to spite them. They cross their arms and I giggle a bit to myself.

~SPLASH~

I find that I am wet. Tosha had turned her water bottle upside down to spill water on my head. I get up and the quickly move past me.

"Ugh!" I say. I hated them. Unfortunately I couldn't do much but act tough. They had done things like this before. They had even locked me in a locker once and spread horrible rumors.

I go to the bathroom and dry myself off the best I could.

I finish my classes and smile. Finally! It was time for Lilterature Club!

/

As I enter the Literature Club I feel an immediate calm and relaxed feeling... Like everything is going to be ok. I don't know why it is but I always feel happy and safe here like it's where I am meant to be. No one can hurt me here.

I hear Monika say " Hey Natsuki! I'm glad you came! How was your day?"

I smirk " Oh! You know. The usual... Just being my cool self!"

Sayori smiles wide at me from across the room "Hey!"

Yuri give a brief " Oh. Hello there Natsuki. I'm glad you came!"

I am about to go to my manga to read when Monika speaks to everyone.

"Hey Everyone. I really wanted to talk about something..."

I stop what I am doing and we all listen to what Monika has to say.

Everyone walks closer to Monika to hear what it is she has to say.

Monika smiles sweetly and says " Well you all know we only have four members and I was hoping we could find some new members. Would any of you know anybody who would like to join?"

There is a silence. I don't think anyone actually has any friends. It's weird though because Monika is supposed to be really popular.

Sayori suddenly says " Oh! Actually My friend [Your Name] is looking for a club!"

Yuri asks quietly " Are you sure they would be interested in the literature club?"

Monika added " Yeah Sayori... Some people aren't as interested in literature as you or I may be?"

Sayori say "Oh No! Of course he is gonna join! I-I already got their word on it! He told me he'd love to join!"

For some reason I feel really happy about this new member. I don't know why but everyone is smiling and it just feels... Right...

"I-I could make us some celebration cupcakes!" I say loud.

Sayori's eyes light up " Like last time?"

"Hehehe" I laugh " No! Even better!"

Everyone agrees and I smile. Baking is my talent and I definitly want to impress our new member!

After the meeting we decide the new member will be here tomorrow so I think about baking some kitty cat cupcakes. I really hope the new member enjoys them!

To be Continued...