My nerves have been at their highest point all day. It's not like this is even the first time. I just had a feeling that this one will be different. I was full of nerves but my excitement was just as bad.
"What's got you bundled up in emotions?" Akane asked, startling me as I looked up at her after our last class of the day.
I tried to mask my big grin with a calm face but found it hard to do so. "Nothing much." I mumbled.
She hummed and nodded her in 'understanding' but we both knew it was something. "Well it sure doesn't look like nothing."
"Okay, it's something." I sighed. "But I'm not telling."
She watched me for a second or two before bursting out in laughter. "You sound like a child right now!" She hit me on the back as she tried to control the chortles that left her mouth.
"Hey, Akane!" Called the biggest baddest one of them all.
"Nekomaru! Hey come see this." Akane called back, still having the slight laughter in her words as her shoulder shook.
Okay. He's not exactly a bad guy. He's just a bit intimidating. He looks mean and as though he would be able to end you with a poke, but he's actually very kind person.
He sauntered over to us with a big friendly grin spread across his face as he approached Akane. They got along quite well and it wasn't even fazing since they both enjoy exercise and whatnot.
"Yo! How have you two been today?" He asked brightly, and full heartily.
"Hmm, pretty good." I said as I tried to calm down the bottled up feelings that swirled in my stomach.
"He's feeling more than pretty good." She laughed. "He's been bouncing around all day. I tried asking him why but he just replied with stuff like 'it's nothing'." She mimicked.
He studied me for a second as if he was trying to figure out the reason. "Do you need to po-"
"No!" Akane and I both yelled at the same time. I sighed in relief, glad that I didn't have to hear the rest of that sentence.
Akane and I both looked at each and a smirk formed at her lips. "I think he has a little secret." She said, winking at me.
"What? I do not." I said as I crossed my arms in fake frustration. My emotions were not stable at the moment.
"I haven't seen Komaeda in a while." She said thoughtfully. "How is he?"
I flinch a little as she hit the nail on the head, but quickly covered it up with my oblivious act. "What makes you think that I've seen him?" I asked.
"I didn't say that you've seen him. You could've just that you haven't heard from him." She giggled. "Just as I thought."
"What do you mean?" I scowled.
"You're seeing him today." She beamed in excitement. My stomach swirled a little as the words left her mouth.
Of course I was seeing him. I wouldn't be in this flustered mess otherwise.
"N-no I'm not." I replied, looking everywhere but her.
"Sure you're not." She patted my head in understanding. "But hey, I'm leaving now. See you soon! Have fun!" She chuckled as she and Nekomaru left the classroom.
I huffed in reply, even though they were already out of sight. I have a feeling that everyone already knew about Komaeda and I. This'll be fun.
I stood up from my seat after packing away my things and headed for the door. Pulling my phone out, I checked the time and saw that I still had time to get dressed. I should give him his jacket back too.
I made my way over to the dorm building and quickly hurried into my room. I was not planning to be late. Or at least I don't want to be late. I reached my phone out of my pocket, yet again, and put on some music to get ready to.
Rummaging through my clothes, my eyes landed on a pair of black jeans and a white shirt. I decided that this was probably the most suitable outfit I had for this occasion, or so I hoped it was suitable. I got dressed and made sure I looked tidy and not scruffy. Don't want to be chasing the boy away. Even though I am doing the chasing.
I looked at the time again and saw that it was almost time to leave. I quickly tidied my hair a little to make sure it was at least decent before leaving. At this point in time my palms had already been sweating.
I took a deep breath to calm my nerves as I started for the door, hoping for the best. As I left I kept my head down, hoping no one would stop me and start a conversation. I clenched Komaedas jacket in my hand and picked up my pace.
After arriving outside the school building I spotted the white fluff of hair that belonged to him. I gulped my nerves down and headed towards him. He looked amazing today. Well, I mean he does everyday. But today he looked great, even with the fluff on top of his head that somehow managed to be controlled.
He also wore black jeans, but his shirt was a brownish colour. It suited him well. He held a jacked around his arm since his hands were in his pockets. He was looking up and admiring the sky. I approached him and his head snapped in my direction, obviously startled.
My breath got caught in my throat as his eyes landed on mine. "H-hello." I croaked out, beginning to fiddle with the jacket in my hands.
He stepped forward and put his hand on mine in order to stop them. "Hi." He whispered kindly. "Shall we?" He asked, putting his arm out for me.
I raised my eyebrow at him and he started to laugh before speaking again. "I know sorry. I'm just nervous." He admitted as he scratched the back of his neck.
"Well I'm glad I'm not the only one." I laughed along. "So where are we going?" I asked as we left school grounds.
"Movies." He coughed, turning his head away.
"How cliché." I grinned. "I like it."
I felt his hand slip into mine as we walked into town. I couldn't help but grin like and idiot as we walked hand in hand. My heart fluttered a little and I began swinging our hands back and forth.
We rounded the corner where a building stood tall. I started to feel nervous again but Komaeda squeezed my hand reassuringly and pulled me into the cinema.
"Tickets for two." He spoke as we stopped at the till.
The women nodded happily as she sorted our order. We bought some popcorn and drinks for the movie, though I knew we'd probably finish them before it even started. I took a slip of my drink as we left to find our seats.
My foot got caught and I started to fall but I felt arms wrap around my waist to stop me from doing so. I looked up at Komaeda and smiled gratefully, since he just stopped me from embarrassing myself. Even though I felt embarrassed the moment my foot stopped on the step.
