47The only thing I own are my OC's. And as much as I would like to own Shin Sawada (Matsumoto Jun) I sadly dont...So enjoy! And I knwo that that the guys in the story aren't as obnoxious as they always are. I just wanted to get this one outm but the next should be right on the money...I hope so at least...
Chapter 1: New Student
It was another normal day for the classroom full of unruly kids of class 3-D. The teacher, Kumiko Yamaguchi, sighed heavily at the class filled with boys, as once again her math lesson falls on deaf ears. Loud conversations vibrated from the walls magnifying the sound, making them appear louder than they were. In a few failed attempts to regain their attention, not that she had it from the beginning, she gave up allowing them to do as they liked. Just as long as no fights broke out.
Yamaguchi sighed turning to face the chalkboard, leaning on the podium, thinking to herself while idly playing the hair that fell over her right shoulder. She should have figured that they wouldn't listen to her so quickly. Even after she saved Kuma's ass from being expelled when Vice-Principal, Sawatari, Gorou claimed he stole the tuition money. She's only been there for four days after all. She knew she would have to prove to them that she wasn't like all the other teachers, and that she was true to her word. She wouldn't let them down, and would personally see to it that each and every one of them graduated. Wearily looking over her shoulder, she scanned over the room to make sure that nothing was getting to out of hand.
Seeing that no fist were flying-
'Yet', she couldn't help but think-
She turned, staring at the chalk board polluted with math problems left undone. They were simple linear functions that should be easy for them. Yet Yamaguchi was positive only three, maybe four, students would be able to solve them...And that was being optimistic. She pouted to herself. Out of all the classes that she could have been assigned too, she was giving this one. The principal, Shirakawa, Gonzo, felt that she would be able to handle it with her background and all.
He was right though. Being the fourth generation heir to the Oedo clan, insured that even this bunch of misfit boys wouldn't faze her.
'Guess being in the Yakuza had its good points.' She mused.
Yankumi smiled. She wouldn't want to be in any other family anyway.
The door to the class room opened up, allowing the tall, and skinny vice-principal to stalk through the door. His usual scowl on his face, and like always the short pudgy man, Washio, Kanji, was trailing behind like a love-sick puppy.
"Yamaguchi-sensei," Sawatari's strict voice cut through the classroom, "What is the meaning of this? You lounging about and allowing these delinquents to do whatever it is they please? You were hired to teach them, not let them walk all over you."
Yamaguchi stood rigid, and in a controlled sweet voice she replied, "Actually, they have been working...or at least trying to work all day. So I have decided to let them have a bit of free time-"
"This is a school not a daycare Yamaguchi-sensei, you'd do well to remember that."
"Anyway," He started again effectively cutting off anything Yamaguchi was going to say, "As I told you earlier the new student is here and out in the hall waiting."
At hearing that they were gaining a new student all conversations stopped and everyone's attention, minus one, was to the front.
"Why can't they all be that attentive during class?" Yamaguchi muttered, looking over her students.
"A new student!" One kid yelled.
"This is awesome, another guy to add to the gang!" Another one pitched in.
"Yeah and maybe he has a hot sister or friend I can hook up with!" There was a shout of who's gonna be first if that was the case, and rounds of Janken started to see who would get first dibs.
Yamaguchi frowned at her boys. Acting as if a girl was a prize, she would have to teach them lessons about how to treat a lady. "You will have your hands full from now on, and I expect you to keep everything in order. If this student can graduate from here, which no other school would take, then we could make the papers!" Of course, this was only another way for him to make himself look good.
What else could she expect, especially when the new student would be-
"Don't screw this up, Yamaguchi-sensei." He then turned on his heal and stalked out, Washio right behind him.
"So who's the new student, teach? What's his name?" Yamaguchi sighed, boy were they in for a surprise. She silently prayed that they would behave themselves.
"Actually the he is a-"
"Excuse me...Is this room 3-D?"
All eyes turned to the door in shock, at the gentle, light, feminine voice that flowed into the room. They boys stared open-mouthed at the girl that stood, a bit timidly by the door. Yamaguchi, deciding to spare the girl, broke the silence.
"Guy's this is your new student." She walked over, gently grabbed the girl by the arm and led her to the middle of the room. She wore what looked like a female version of the, male uniform. The colors were black and white. The top was a white v-neck, with black pinstripes going down vertically. The sleeves came down to her middle bicep. The black skirt that stopped above her knees.
She did look like a Shirokin Gakuen student, seeing as no one but this school had the color black in their uniform. She had her hands clasped in front of her holding gently onto the black, flip open briefcase. Her eyes were hidden by some black shades.
As if it suddenly clicked into the minds of the boys, they began talking much too loudly.
"A girl!"
"A hot one at that! Oi! You got a boyfriend?" A boy yelled, earning a few cat calls from the boys.
"Look at those legs!" Another yelled out.
"Just imagine them wrapped around you!" At that Yamaguchi stepped in. "Settle down, settle down now! Let the girl at least introduce herself!"
I stood in front of the classroom, presumly filled with boys. I felt irritated at the rude comments that flew from a few of the mouths. Despite all of the snide comments that circulated through my head, I opted to keep my mouth shut.
I gave a polite smile in the direction of Yamaguchi's voice. Silence slowly followed this, and once I was sure I had everyone's attention I began to talk.
"Ohayou," I said bowing slightly. "I'm Tsumikara, Hitomi." I straightened up, while Yamaguchi smiled widely. "Anyone have any questions!" My eye twitched at her loud volume. "You don't mind do you? Oh! I'm Yamaguchi, Kumiko." She giggled.
"No I don't mind Yamaguchi-sensei."
For the next two minutes I answered every question with either a 'yes' or 'no' since all questions were either 'Do you have a boyfriend?' or 'Do you want one?' and more along those lines. Yamaguchi was getting tired of these questions, and decided that it was wasting time that she could be using to teach.
Especially since they were all paying attention so well.
She sighed, before letting another student speak. "Ok, go ahead Noda, and this is the last question."
The guy who was called Noda asked, "Why are you wearing those sunglasses?"
I was slightly put off at the question. I knew that someone would ask the question, but with the type of questions that were asked, it surprised me that it was asked. Even so I had a prepared answer. "I have a problem with bright lights. My eyes are sensitive and if the light is too bright then I'll get bad headaches."
They seemed to buy the excuse. "Ok, class you heard Kyoto-sama, we have to actually do some work. So Tsumikara-san, I'll take you to the seat in the ba-"
"Why can't she walk there herself?" One kid interrupted.
I didn't know what to say, however, Yamaguchi-sensei quickly replied, "To make sure none of you try to touch her on the way there."
I nodded my thanks to her, letting her lead me to the seat in the back before going to the front. As soon as she was gone, I heard four desks scrape across the floor, seemingly coming closer. I heard Yamaguchi try to get the class to pay attention to the lesson, but as soon as I sat down they went into conversation with me being the main topic. I could only imagine what they were talking about.
"Hey." Said a voice I recognized. He was the one who asked about my glasses. "Noda-kun, right?"
"Yeah, that's right, Noda, Takeshi is my full name." I nodded, carefully folding my hands on my lap. "It's a pleasure Noda-kun."
"My name is Minami, Yoichi." I turned to the direction of the voice with a smile. "Minami-kun."
"Terou, Kumai, but everyone calls me Kuma." I smiled in amusement. "As in the Chinese word for 'Bear'?"
"Yeah, cause it fits him!" Called out an unfamiliar, yet familiar voice. "Don't you agree Hitomi-chan!" I giggled a bit nervously, but nodded none the less. "Y-yeah, it certainly does. An excellent choice."
"By the way, I'm Uchiyama, Haruhiko, also called Uchi, for short. The one sleeping is Sawada, Shin."
I vaguely heard Uchiyama, introduce this Shin Sawada. I swear I felt my blood run cold at his name. I never thought that I would meet him again so soon... "Haru-kun." I whispered under my breath, careful to not be over heard. I guess he didn't recognize me...If he didn't it's safe to say mom wouldn't either. I wonder how she's doing.
A few moments later Noda exclaimed that he 'got it'. Whatever it was, and seeing that the guys, minus Shin who I guessed to still be sleeping, began making cat calls, and congratulating Noda it must have been a picture of a girl or something...Not that I cared or anything.
"Oi, Hitomi-Chan. We're going to the arcade later wanna hang?"
I raised a brow. I had only just arrived and not only were they addressing me by first name, I was invited to hang out. "Sorry I can't Minami-kun. I have to go straight home after school." The gang groaned. "Well tomorrow for sure! You have to come Hitomi-chan."
I wanted to laugh at how swiftly I was inducted into their group. As if I have always been here. Probably because I'm a girl. I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Of course it is. What else should I have expected when I came to an all-boys school. Not that I had much of a choice. Though I was actually surprised that I was accepted. I heard that I would be the first of a series of future trial run to lean the school towards a co-ed school. What better guinea pig than someone like me?
I heard movement to my right, and turned my head there just for show. I could feel eyes on me, but the feeling was gone as quickly as it had come. "Woah! Shin wait up!" Kuma yelled.
"You coming Hitomi?" I shook my head. "No thanks."
"Hey! You guys can't leave! Sawada! The bell hadn't even rung yet-" A loud and high pitch ring sounded, a rush of feet followed soon after. The room suddenly felt barren.
"Damnit! Those kids are really starting to get to me! I'm trying my hardest to get to know them! I 'aint giving up on them, not in the long run!"
I wondered slightly if this was the same teacher as before. I felt something different about her. Something just wasn't right.
"Um, Yamaguchi-sensei." Her ranting abruptly stopped, and a fit of nervous chuckles left her mouth. "O-oh! Tsumikara-san...Y-you're still here?" I just stared in her general direction. "You're supposed to walk me outside remember."
"Oh right of course! This way!" Yamaguchi walked to me and lead me outside. She stood close enough for our arms to be touching so I don't lose her. However, since we were conversing I doubt I would get lost. The air became thinner, and the smell of humidity hit my nose. We must be outside.
"So tell me...How long have...you been...You know." I smiled at her, detecting her uneasiness. "It's ok Yamaguchi-sensei, it doesn't bother me anymore. I've been like this ever since I was born."
"How do you manage? It seems like a hard life to get used to."
"Yes, but when darkness is all you've ever known its normal for you." I shrugged nonchalantly. "Besides when I turn 18 I can have my surgery."
"Surgery?" Yamaguchi questioned. "Yep...They couldn't do it when I was younger. They said that the risk of errors during the surgery was too great. So they decided to wait until my eighteenth birthday."
"Yo."
A very deep, calm, and cool voice said. I smiled, and ran over to the guy, into his arms. "Hey to you too, Star." He chuckled out.
"Are you her boyfriend, or something?" Yamaguchi's voice asked. The guy laughed. "Me? Nope, I'm her brother. The name is Kyo Tsumikara, and who might you be?" I noticed the suave voice my brother used, and felt him no longer next to me.
He must be with Yamaguchi. Even though I've never seen him, a lot of girls would try and date him. So I assumed that he must be pretty hot. I grimaced. Thinking of my brother as hot felt weird. Yamaguchi stuttering out her name, no doubt blushing as well, brought me back to earth.
"Oh, dear who is this dream boat?" I sighed. "Kyo-kun, I'm going to the car."
"Kay, just walk strait a head, and let me work my magic." I did as he said and walk right into the car, and got in the back seat. Minutes later a door opened and slammed shut.
"Hey, Star that teach of yours is a total babe. So is that nurse and English teach. Oh, and look, I got their numbers!" I shook my head at him. "You are such a player." Kyo laughed good-heartedly. "Always and forever."
"So how was school?" He asked on the way home.
"Ok, I guess. I mean it was a bunch of boys and I'm the only girl in the school, other than the teachers...But it was much tamer than I thought. No one tried to hit on me...much anyway. Oh, and it seems I've made friends with a few." I left out the part about meeting Haruhiko there.
"Did they find out?"
"Nope." I said popping the 'p'. "And I'm going to do everything that I can to keep them from finding out."
I heard Kyo sigh. "You won't be able to keep that a secret for much longer. You know that. And when the others find out you're gonna have to be ready to at least explain why you didn't tell them."
I sunk into my seat, knowing that he was right. It wouldn't be long before the others found out about my eyes. I only had a month before my birthday, and then I'll get my surgery. I groaned, by that time they would have found out. I sighed. I guess I would just have to get ready for when that day comes. A small yawn escaped my lips, and I drifted off to sleep.
As I slept I had no idea that the day they would find out was going to be so soon.
