Chapter 41: Clingy
(Mikan's pov)
I just got in the classroom and greeted my friends.
Mikan: "Morning."
Sachie: "Morning, Mikan!"
Mami: "Morning."
My two best friends returned my greeting as I sat down. We talked for a short while until Sachie asked something I didn't want to hear.
Sachie: "Hey Mikan, can we come to your house today?"
Every time they ask me that, I refuse them, but I'm starting to feel a little bad by doing it. I avoided this topic as I didn't want them to meet either of my brothers.
Rito is too easily embarrassed, which often leads to some kind of incident, most often perverted ones. Ryoto, on the other hand, is, or should I say was too flirty. Thankfully he calmed down, and I suppose he won't try to flirt with elementary school students, and even Rito's 'lucky pervert' has calmed down, so maybe it's a good time to finally invite them. Ryoto looks happier than usual as of late. Maybe it's thanks to Lala. He could also be faking happiness. You never know with him. His mask is almost perfect, and he rarely slips up, which frustrates me to no end. Why can't he share what he's feeling with us? We're, after all, a family. *Sigh*
But then I remembered what I heard from Lala this morning, and my cheeks slowly became red. Should I ask Lala for more details? Not because I'm curious... I just want to know if Ryoto is treating her well.
Mami: "Are you feeling alright? Your whole face is red."
I tried to calm myself down by taking a few deep breaths, which helped.
Mikan: "I don't mind, but you'll need to go to the grocery store first since there's a sale today."
They looked shocked. Maybe I shouldn't say that they needed to help me.
Sachie & Mami: "Yes!!!"
They jumped from joy with big smiles on their faces.
Sachie: "I can't believe you finally agreed! You can't take it back!"
Mami: "And we'll finally meet the famous Rito and Ryoto."
Her eyes were full of admiration, but what did she admire? She didn't even meet them.
Mikan: "What are you talking about, guys?"
Sachie: "You talked about them so much and rejected every guy who confessed to you. That means that they must be amazing!"
This logic is flawed on many levels, but now I'm starting to get worried about what will happen. Maybe I should cancel it after all, but before I could say anything...
*DING* *DONG*
A bell rang, indicating the beginning of the lesson and Nitta-sensei silencing the class. I lost my chance to say anything, but seeing how happy they were, I decided to stay quiet and hoped that nothing wrong would happen today.
(Ryoto's pov)
I was sweating bullets not because everyone in class just turned towards us but because Risa looked at me with a knowing smirk. Why is she so sharp in the stupidest situations.
She started moving her mouth without any sound and unread from her lips 'Swing me around a city, and I'll be silent'.
'Really? She could've asked normally, and I would agree.'
Karen: "She just likes to tease you and see you panic. She needs to step up her game, or her dream will never come true."
'I know, and I'll need to have my revenge soon.'
Karen: "I raised that boy."
Risa let go of Lala's boobs and scratched the back of her head with a goofy smile.
Risa: "Sorry, Lala-chii, I grabbed you too hard."
Risa defused the bomb that she had created.
The rest of the day went on as usual, but Lala was intimate with me. I mean more than usual. She sat on my knees during the class while hugging me by the neck. The teacher noticed it and warned us, but he never bothered us again when he saw Lala's 'Is it wrong to do it?' eyes.
Ren was jealous but, at the same time, admired me. I don't know how his head works anymore. He bothered me for a while about my secrets.
Everyone was curious about why Lala behaved the way she did, but I shrugged my shoulders. I'm not going to share my love life with a whole school, and on our way here, I told Lala to not tell anyone about it, so she just silently hugged me with a smile every time someone asked her about her good mood. It raised some questions, but most tied it with Lala being Lala.
I decided to go to the rooftop with Lala during the lunch break since I had enough of everyone staring at us.
I stood up with Lala in a princess carry and exited the classroom. We were drawing a lot of attention. Lala was the most popular girl in school, and I, as her boyfriend, was also well known.
Ryoto: "Hey Lala, aren't you more clingy than usual?"
Lala: "It just feels comfortable being near you."
She rested her head on my shoulder. I like peaceful moments like these... but of course, we can't have nice things.
Yui: "Stop right there! You violated the law!"
'Did... did she just make Elder Scrolls reference? But Skyrim came out in 2011.'
Karen: "But the meme came from Oblivion which came out in March 2006."
'Does it mean that she played it?'
Karen: "Probably just a coincidence, a funny one, though."
Ryoto: "Yui, my favorite member of the school disciplinary committee."
Yui: "Wha-! Wait, I'm the only one you know from the committee!"
Ryoto: "How can I help you?"
Yui: "Don't ignore what I just said!"
Ryoto: "Kotegawa-San, while I enjoy our little chats, I would like to eat during this break, and if I have some time left, I would like to review the lessons, so if you excuse me."
Yui: "Ah- yes, sorry for bothering you."
I walked away with smiling Lala. As soon as I disappeared from her sight, she realized what I had just done.
Yui: "RYOTO YUUKI!!! The next time I see, I'll discipline you, and you'll stop your shameful behavior!!!"
What she didn't realize was that she was shouting in the hallways, which was also against the school rules.
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