DISCLAIMER: I don't own RK...
Hey guys! I'm back! Whatever... read on...
When Kamiya Kaoru, class president, was asked by her adviser to befriend nerdy newcomer, Himura Kenshin, she had no idea where to start. The boy wouldn't utter a word and was shy to the core. She doesn't even know if she has time to deal with him especially now that upperclassman Shinomori Aoshi now seems to be looking her way..
Pretend to be nice
Chapter one: Hail to the Queen!
I couldn't really remember what kind of day it was. The day it all begun. It must've been raining or was it really sunny? I couldn't really recall. What I do remember is that filling of silly excitement rushing through as I was finally pronounced Class President. At first, I thought about finally getting the respect I deserved from teachers and students alike. I could feel the surge of power through me.
Was I, Kamiya Kaoru, former Ms. Goody-two-shoes, finally going to be on top of Trinity High food chain?
My head was buzzing with endless possibilities. My eventual rise is just out there, beckoning me. In this school, authority and a position was everything.
And then, there's the senior officers. This school is ran by these kings and queens and everyone else are just pawns to their power. Being associated with them feels like heaven. Especially now that Shinomori Aoshi is on the seat.
Shinomori Aoshi... what can I say? Well, he's a god. Period. One look and no one will ever say otherwise. He just happens to be captain of the school soccer team, an honor student (constantly on top of everything) and now he's Senior President. The president of all president...
I seem to be floating among the clouds when I was snapped back to reality by Ms. Tae, my adviser. What could she want now? Probably going to ask for me to do something. Well, responsibility does goes hand in hand with power.
Just like what Spiderman said...
I can't believe it! I totally cannot accept this! She can't do this to me. She CANNOT do this to me.
I'm doomed.
My adviser just asked me this tiny favor. Nothing too big, something I could handle after all, I am a very capable young girl, am I not?
Those were Ms. Tae's words. So I immediately agreed to her, whatever favor she was asking.
You see, there's this new student, Himura Kenshin. That red-headed kid who's always snug in some corner when he's not trying to hide himself behind his desk. Quite annoying, really...
Well, Ms. Te had this 'brilliant' idea. She plans on asking somebody (that unfortunately being me) to accompany Himura for a few days, see to it that he makes some friends... yada...yada...yada...
You get the drift.
So basically, what she was asking me was to baby sit him.
At first, I thought, "Okie... He could hang around with me and my friends. I'm sure they wouldn't mind having extra company."
But I as wrong, so very wrong.
As soon as I popped into Megumi with Kenshin in tow behind me. She just kind of shrieked at me as if I forgot to wear a skirt and was walking butt naked.
"Ew! Kaoru, what are you doing carting that nerd around with you?"
Then she turned to Kenshin and looked at him from head to toe.
And Kenshin with his untidy red hair, and thick nerdy glasses (with the equally thick black rim) which probably has a 1000x magnification power, with his uniform in total disarray and (well, you get the picture...) well, he just kind of stared back.
And Megumi, the big meanie that she is just said, "Look, she's not interested..." then she looked at Tsubame (who blushed) and added, "and neither is any of us..."
Poor Kenshin gave a pathetic squeak and turned to walk away from us before I could try to catch up with him. But all too soon, he was lost among the crowds, which was really weird because red hair is not a very common thing.
How could that guy disappear so fast?
I turned to Megumi, who immediately examined her nails as if it was the first time she saw it.
"Megumi, you could be so mean sometimes!"
"What? I was doing you a favor..." she said matter-of-factly.
My jaw dropped and I just glared at her. Really! How I could stand Megumi's attitude is a mystery even to myself.
Don't get me wrong. Megumi might have a sharp tongue (and many people DO hate her for it) but I know her better than anyone else does (or think they do). She could be nice if she really meant it. She's just really critical with her outlook in life. In short. She's bitter.
"Look Kaoru, once you're done sympathizing with that pathetic boy, give me a ring. Because, I , unlike you, have no intention of wasting my time with hopeless cases...tata!" and she just begun walking away with that irritating laugh of hers echoing in my head.
I just looked at Tsubame who seem to have been standing in the same spot for ages and gave me a look as if to say, "You should be used to it by now."
; Sadly, it's true. Megumi and I have been friends since maybe our daycare days. So, yeah, I should be used to her rotten side by now.
Then Tsubame reminded me that we have to meet Sayo (who went ahead of us) at the school gate. I took one final glance at the crowd Kenshin disappeared into and beckoned Tsubame to walk with me and catch up with Megumi.
Ah! The things I do for friendship's sake
Kenshin who was standing behind one of the huge pillars that obstructed him from the class president's view, watched as the girl who have offered to accompany him a while ago went after her friend.
Kenshin knew she didn't really want to be with him, much more be his friend. Nobody ever made friends with him No one was that nice, to him at least
She was only talking to me because our adviser asked her to.' he thought bitterly.
Well, if that was the case, he hardened his resolve not to talk to anyone even more.
"Hey kid! You're in the way!" an older man barked at him, He looked up to gaze upon the scrutinizing glare of his history professor, Hajime Saito.
He turned to move away yet again from another intruder on his quiet existence.
"What're you doing carting that thing around with you?"
Kenshin noticed how Saito had used almost the same words as Megumi did.
When he didn't answer (for he intended not to) the professor just jabbed a finger to the huge load he carried on his back.
"We have lockers, you know. That's where you put all your belongings so you don't have to go dragging your school stuff around all day."
But, Kenshin just stared at him.
Never, in any occasion has anyone in Trinity High heard Kenshn's voice. He always responded with mute answers no matter how much they persisted.
For Kenshin, there was only one occasion that he should talk. When his father asks him a question. But even these rare utterance have been so short and his voice so intelligible, it was as if he hasn't fully learned yet the capacity of his voice.
Saito was becoming wary (more like irritated). The red head kid was so freakishly quiet, it almost unnerved him. He inquired no further, finally realizing that any attempt would be futile.
Kenshin just looked at him walk away. Then, started on his journey home.
As Tsubame and I arrived at the school gate, we were so surprised to see Megumi scolding Sayo about something.
"Honestly, what were you thinking? Talking to that bum!"
"Hey! What's wrong? Sayo, why are you crying? Did something happen?"
Tsubame just fired question after question but no one answered. I felt a pang in my heart. Because whatever Sayo was crying about, I kinda know it and might've even encouraged it.
FLASHBACK...
"What he said that!" I almost shrieked at what Sayo was saying. We were both in the ladies' room, just the two of us. Sayo was powdering her nose and I was washing my hands.
"Shh... it's not like he's asking me out or anything..."
"But still, he's asked you to meet him..." I said teasingly. I was so excited for her because I know full well how much she's been ogling Sanosuke for the past few months.
"What if he's just going to say something or maybe borrow my notes, or something equally insignificant..."
"No, it can't be anything insignificant. I mean, why go through all that trouble? He could easily borrow your note during class."
"Maybe he doesn't want anyone to see him talking to me. Or maybe it's because of Megumi. You know how it gets when those two are too near each other."
; "You've got a point there. What the heck! Just go. I know you're dying to. But, don't tell Megumi... don't worry I'll hold her back for you."
END FLASHBACK...
My face paled. I was supposed to be holding back Megumi to buy Sayo some time.
It's totally my fault they're having this fight!
I tried to stop Megumi from lashing out at Sayo even more. Tears streamed down her beautiful face and she just looked down at her feet.
Sayo really need to assert herself, especially against a control freak friend like Megumi!
"Megumi, calm down!" I was trying to pacify her before she even thinks about clawing at Sayo's face and judging by her long nails, that wouldn't be pretty.
Tsubame was trying to stop Sayo from crying while Megumi calmed down.
"I can't believe you, of all people, would do this to me. You know very well how much I hate that disgusting turd!"
"Megumi, they weren't doing anything." I tried to put some order into the situation. "Sayo, he was just borrowing some notes, wasn't he?"
'Just say it!'
She nodded. "He was just borrowing notes..."
"Did you know about this?" she glanced accusingly at me.
"Well, y-yeah. Sayo told me." she turned incredulous at this. "It's just notes, Megumi. It's not like he's asked her out or anything..."
"Y-yeah! But why Sayo! He knows she's my friend! That bastard!"
"Because everyone knows that Sayo's the only person who could survive Prof. Saito's class without dozing off." Tsubame answered for us. I could tell from the look in her eyes that has just absorbed what was REALLY happening.
Megumi finally calmed down. Point taken.
"But, did you help him? You let him borrow?" she still persisted.
"Megumi..." I interjected again. "Sano asked Sayo. So, it's Sayo's choice whether she helps him or not. She's not you, Megumi. Honestly, I myself, sometimes wonder why you hate him so much."
That got her. I knew it. Megumi never told anyone the reason for her limitless enmity towards Sano.
She finally settled down and said sorry to Sayo.
""I'm sorry. I don't know what got me. It's just notes anyway. And I'm not angry with you, Sayo. I just hate him so much. That's all."
Phew!
Hiya guys! I'm finally back... It feels good, writing again. I got a break from college and I've just posted this for you guys! Hope you enjoyed...
Oh... sorry if some characters are OOC. Especially Kenshin. I based him off someone I know. (yes, the glasses, the backpack... even the not talking to anyone issue.) I just thought I make a story about him. And the girl I based Kaoru's character on is my friend (and yes, she did get asked to befriend the guy) anyway, not everything is based on what REALLY happened. I just kind of made it more interesting... well, I hope you enjoy and review me guys!