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I'm glad to see that you are happy to see this prequel. I really hope to make this fic interesting and worth reading.
CHAPTER 2The next day I wake up feeling exhausted. I didn’t get much sleep since I was thinking so much about Ai-chan and the question she asked me yesterday. I’m sure she didn’t take my lack of a response the way I thought it. Ai-chan is the type of person who would never get something right even if it were hinted to her.
That's a habit sometimes I wonder if I should be grateful for or be completely upset about it. It doesn't matter though, today is a new day and I should focus on the future. There isn't much I can do about that bothersome question or me being tired, so I get ready for my first day at high school.
Now that I think about it I’m a little excited and nervous to go. I'm about to enter a new place I know nothing about other than it being the high school I'll attend for the next four years. I’ll just have to do my best this year and the ones after it. I’m glad I’m not alone in this school.
Ai-chan is going to the same one as me and that's always something that cheers me up. I don’t have to worry about making friends on the first day, but I do intend to make a few new ones at least. I fix up my hair after my teeth are clean and snatch my uniform that’s neatly placed inside my closet. I don't waste any time to finish getting dressed then grab my bag and hurry downstairs to eat.
“Good morning Risa-chan! I’ve made breakfast. Eat before you leave.” My mother tells me.
I take a seat at the kitchen table and my mother places a plate in front of me. I don't want to be late for my first day of school so I'll have to eat quickly. I start to eat as fast as I can without choking. When a small section of the food on my plate is gone I get up from my seat to proceed towards the door.
“Thank you for the food mom. I have to go now, bye!” I shout before exiting through the front door.
With my pack back clinging comfortably to my shoulders, I leave my house and step on to the front porch. I stop at the first step and stand there. What is Ai-chan doing here? I don't remember her saying we'll walk to school together.
Has she been standing there while I got ready? I'm surprised the neighbors didn't call the police, seeing Ai-chan standing out front. Sometimes, Ai-chan is very strange. She gives me a soft smile across my lawn at the gate entrance and slowly makes her way inside towards me.
“Good morning.” She softly greets, almost is a drone tone as if she just woke up.
She probably still needs some time to shake the grogginess away from her. Ai-chan isn't exactly a morning person.
“Ai-chan, I didn't think you would be here.” I reply.
She looks down bashfully and runs her foot across the short cut grass. Ai-chan rubs the back of her neck and looks back up at me. I watch her eyes darken, over-thinking her decision to show up unannounced. Ai-chan even puts on a cute face when she's lost in thought.
I always thought it was cute when she made that face. There are times when Ai-chan thinks too much which results in her either worrying or panicking, but from that experience I know Ai-chan cares. She isn't a talkative type, but I know just how caring and emotional Ai-chan can get. Maybe I should stop her from thinking now. She's been quiet for too long.
“I uh...thought I would surprise you. You don't mind do you?” Ai-chan questions. “I wanted to walk you to school.”
I stand up straight and find it almost impossible to hide the huge smile on my face to Ai-chan's reasoning. She's so sweet. This is one of the reasons why I like her.
That and well she's cute and hot. I haven't told her this, but she has such a nice body. I drool every time-
“Um...Risa?” Ai interrupts.
I almost got distracted from my own thoughts! I need to stop doing this when Ai is right in front of me! I need to focus! I blink and notice Ai's hand waving in front of my face. My cheeks start to burn from embarrassment. I was daydreaming again. I really have to stop doing that. As if I haven't done it enough.
“Walk to school together?” I question. “Ai-chan, doesn't that make us look like a couple?” I watch Ai shift uncomfortably. I probably shouldn't have said that part.
“Oh...” Ai-chan whispers, taking my question into consideration. I'm not sure if I said it already, but Ai-chan thinks too much. She often does more thinking than talking. “Does this mean I have to walk alone?”
“Of course not Ai-chan. Come on, let's go before we're late for the train” I laugh, putting an end to Ai-chan's spiraling confusion.
I grab on to my backpack and lead the way to the gate door. Ai-chan silently follows me, content that she doesn't have to go to school alone. I would never do that. I know how much Ai-chan needs me. Together, we leave my house and walk down the street, ready for our first day of high school together.
“Gaki-san, it's cold~!!” Ai-chan whines. “My hands are getting numb!”
“Did you bring your gloves with you?” I dully ask, already knowing the answer.
“I forgot.” Ai-chan whines.
I let out a scoff. I knew that would happen. I don't have an extra pair. I'm already using my gloves.
“Gaki-san, let's hold hands!” Ai urges.
I whip my head around to such a command, while trying to keep my heart to a steady beat. She's serious when she said that! Did I mention there are times when I can't understand Ai-chan? These are one of them.
She's weird. Ai-chan holds out her hand, motioning for me to do the same. I look at her hand, wondering how such a thing can keep her hand warm.
I decide that shouldn't question her reason, especially since this means I can have some sort of contact with Ai-chan, so I eventually give in and wrap my hand with hers. She has such soft hands, yet strong. Ai-chan tucks her other hand into her coat and doesn't say anything after that. She follows me as I lead her.
Luckily, we make it to the station just as the train pulls in ready to board passengers. I push us through the large crowd stand next to a window since all the seats are quickly taken. We grab on to a nearby pole together and the train starts to move again, closing the doors just as it moves on to the tracks again.
We're silent on the ride to school, but that doesn't bother me. I'm happy having Ai-chan close to me and holding her hand. I also know that during this time of the day Ai-chan will speak in the shortest sentences possible a lot more often.
Sure, that annoys me sometimes, but I've just learned to talk less during this time. I lean in closer to try and get Ai-chan's arm against mine. She looks at me then looks back at the window realizing it's me that's touching her. Ai-chan is back to thinking again. This is my cue to do the same, wishing I had more contact than brushing my arm against Ai-chan's coat.
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