I will be away for the next couple of days so I decided to update another two chapters
(I will try to update if I get access to the internet)
Chapter 3
“Look Airin, there she is now” whispered Nakky. Airi turned her head and saw the group of girls that were outside earlier.
“The shortest ones are Shimizu Saki and Tsuganaga Momoko. The one who’s skipping with her pinky sticking out is Tsuganaga senpai. The toned one with long straight hair is Yajima Maimi and the one her arm is over is Umeda Erika” explained Chisa
“The last three behind them is Natsuyaki Miyabi, Sudou Maasa and Tokunaga Chinami. The one whose smile is wider than anything is Tokunaga senpai, the one linked to her is Sudou senpai and finally the one in that skull shirt is Natsuyaki senpai” continued Kanna
Everyone watched the group of girls laughing and eating away at another table while Airi nodded her head in understanding. Throughout the whole introduction, Airi couldn’t keep her eyes off Maimi.
As Airi was lost in the scene before her, all of a sudden Maimi turned her head and caught Airi staring. Airi quickly looked away blushing while focusing on her lunch in front of her.
Airi took a peek towards Maimi’s table and noticed that they all got up and was walking towards Airi’s table. Airi gulped and looked away.
Airi continued her lunch chatting away with her gang until an unfamiliar voice spoke out.
“Kumai-chan, where are we going after school today?” piped a very tanned and hyper Tokunaga Chinami, while tugging on Yurina’s sleeves.
“Chii-chan! I was thinking about a movie” replied Yurina while pulling Chinami down to sit beside her.
‘Ehh? Are they together?’ thought Airi
A couple more unfamiliar voices were heard from behind them.
“Yurina, I should warn you. Your girlfriend can not watch just any type of movie” teased Saki, while the new comers giggled.
“Word of advice would be staying clear of the horror films, otherwise you are in for a long night.” Advised Maasa, “I remembered the last time I went with Chii-chan, she was clinging onto me like a koala and she forced me to talk to her all night long until she was asleep. Needless to say, I was late coming to school the next day.” Everyone around exploded in laughter.
Chinami scratched the back of her head at the mention of the embarrassing memory, while Yurina patted her head while giggling.
“You are one to talk, Saki. As I recall someone was so scared that I was begged to stay at their place” smirked Miyabi while giving a slight poke at the now frowning Saki.
“It was your fault for picking that movie,” pouted Saki, “and besides, you enjoyed having me in your embrace that night.”
“Indeed I did, indeed I did” grinned Miyabi
“Guys, not in front of the kiddies” said a giggling Maimi, whose arm was still around Umeda Erika’s shoulder. For some reason, Airi didn’t like seeing Maimi’s arm around someone else’s shoulder
‘Are those two together? Wait! Why should I care, she doesn’t know me and I don’t know her. Why am I even thinking like this?’
“Yeah cuz, I don’t need to know what you do with your girlfriend” said Risako.
Miyabi just rolled her eyes at her younger cousin, while she continued to hug her girlfriend at the waist.
“So Chisa, are you going to train and compete against me again this year?” asked Maimi
“Yes Yajima-senpai” nodded Chisa, “You are my goal and my drive to try harder”
“Well good luck then” replied Maimi before walking away with Erika towards the field, but not before giving Airi a wink. At that moment, Airi just blushed and looked away.
When Airi looked away she caught the look on Tsuganaga Momoko’s face. She was staring at Airi and it made Airi feel uncomfortable. But nonetheless, Airi did not let it dwell in her mind.
Chapter 4
When school ended, Airi parted ways with her friends and headed towards her residence. As she turned the corner, she felt a hand on her shoulder.
“Ahhhhh!” screamed Airi and she turned around.
There right in front of her was Momoko grinning at her.
“Hi! I don’t think I was ever introduced to you or vice versa. My name is Tsuganaga Momoko” said Momoko while giving a cheeky smile and extended her hand out.
Once Airi’s heart stopped beating so fast, she recalled the girl in front of her. She recalled that she was indeed not introduced nor has she introduced herself to her senpais at lunch. Airi quickly shook Momoko’s hand and introduced herself. “S-S-Suzuki Airi”
“I know who you are. Suzuki Airi, born April 12, intelligent in her studies, not very athletic which is ironic because parents are both athletes, shy and does not make friends easily but is best friends with Risako.”
Airi stood there in shock. ‘this is awkward. I don’t know a thing about this girl in front of me, yet she knows about me. Talk about being stalkerish’
As if reading Airi’s thought, Momoko explained “I know this may seem awkward and weird but I heard things about you from Risako and Yurina. I do not mean any harm but I saw you in front of me and decided to introduce myself.”
“I see….. so…. Um… is there something I can help you with senpai?” asked a surprised Airi
“Nothing, I just saw you walking by yourself and was wondering if you would like the company” smiled Momoko as she continued to walk with Airi slowly following behind.
The walk home was quiet and uncomfortable but Airi was afraid to speak up to her senpai so she just kept quiet and continued to walk until she reached her house.
“Nee nee Airi-chan. I think we reached your house” Momoko spoke breaking Airi out of her thoughts.
“Huh?!” responded Airi as she looked around. Indeed she was right in front of her house.
“Since we go in the same direction, we can always walk home. So I will see you tomorrow” waved Momoko as she continued her journey home.
‘How did she know I lived here?’ thought Airi as she went into her house.