It's been a while since you and Itachi communicate with each other since the incident at the Art Club room before. You want to start a conversation but you don't want it to be suddenly but you don't want to make like the both of you are no longer friends too. Either way, you don't want to ask why he acted like that too so there you go! You really don't have any topic to discuss with him!

As for the other two, they've been avoiding Itachi as well because the awkward air between them. Maybe they are waiting for you to make the first step before they can jump into the situation as well and that's not going to work any soon now.

It's been a week now and today is the beginning of the examination week. It's still in the beginning of autumn but it's just so chilly that only a layer of your long sleeves uniform shirt and vest are not enough. Not going to mention about your skirt as well so you put on an extra layer of jacket and a pair of black stockings to warm up your thighs and calves.

After putting on your school shoes, you shut your locker, turn to your side and your eyes widened in surprise. Now this is awkward.
Itachi's shoes locker is not far away from yours and as soon as you shut your locker, he did the same and the two of you are gazing at each other for about ten seconds in that awkwardness. Not even a word uttered at that moment.

You just about to drag your feet away before Itachi spoke up first.

"Good morning."

You were surprised at this and your first reaction is more than embarrassing or someone would mistaken it as mocking as well, you turn around and search for other person behind you as you thought that Itachi was greeting someone that is behind you but there's no one there.

So, the one he greeted is you.

And what you have done make this air a bit more tensed.

"Good morning". You replied, trying to act as casual as you can but you can swear that awkwardness is still there, unmoved.

"(y/n)-chan!" Suddenly a very strong and big arm slither around your shoulder, not so rough but not so gentle as well and this voice...

You tried to yank away but to no avail, you still can't away and because of that, you turned at the owner of the arm and tried to push him away but it's still not working. "Hidan-san, can you please let go?"

Itachi glared at Hidan, but that makes Hidan angrier than before, he quickly yank you away with him.

Before Hidan can drag you away, Itachi hold his shoulder and murmur, "Let her go."

"What the hell! I thought you have nothing to do with her, you son of a bitch!"

Just as Hidan what to land a punch on Itachi's face, you know Itachi can easily dodge it but you still parry his arm and makes him punch the locker instead. You push him to get away from his grip and stand in front of Itachi.

"Hidan-san, stop using your fist. We have no time right now because the exam is starting soon." You told him to revert his attention from fighting with Itachi.

Hidan chuckles while withdrawing his fist that is now bruised from that punch earlier. "(y/n)-chan is truly strong now... I love strong and cute girls." He said as he grin at you.

"But she hates guys who talks with his fists". Itachi added a ton of oil into the fire that makes Hidan's anger burns more furious than before.

"YOU-"

You quickly grab onto Hidan's arm, stopping him from throwing another punch at Itachi as you glare at Itachi.
"Hidan-san, please. Stop fighting. You'll gain nothing other than bruises on your face. It's such a shame." You lectured him before looking at Itachi again. "And Itachi-kun, please stop provoking other people and throw away your anger at others. It's... It's just wrong."

You release Hidan's arm and slowly walk to the staircase before saying, "See you guys at class", not even glancing at them and hurried your steps to your class. It's embarrassing enough as there's not just the three of you were there at the shoe lockers. Other students were there as well and they already talked among themselves, soon will be spread across the whole school before the exam even starts.

The worst case is, the main subject will be you.

And your father is a teacher there.

He will hear about this gossip soon for sure.

You sit at your desk and put your bag on your desk, letting out a sigh. It's still early in the morning and this thing is making you sick. Not to mention after this your first paper, Literature. But, it may not be too tough as you're one of those who are on 'average' level. At least you're not gonna fail, that's for sure.

You were planning on doing a quick revision before the exam starts but now, you don't have the mood to do that. You just want to close your eyes and transfer yourself into another dimension for a bit. No, maybe forever. Yes, that may be fun! But then, that will make your father sad and worried- Now you're overthinking things!

You let out another sigh and put your head on top of your bag and closed your eyes to rest. "It's exhausting..." You muttered in your breath.

"It is exhausting... Just being alive is exhausting..."

After hearing those words, you pry your eyes open to take a peak at the owner of the voice eventhough you already know who it is. You slowly lift up your head before putting it down again and look up at her.

"I already heard what happened just now. Boys are surely chaotic and they often cause trouble on daily basis like, seriously? Don't they have anything better to do? Damn those humans! Even thinking about them is making my head throb". The other party keeps on nagging and caught your attention.

Again, you lift your hand let it rest on your palm. "It seems you've been through a lot as well, Konan-san."

"Well, everyone have been through a lot. It's just, each and everyone have their own...how should I address it? Level? Limit? But trust me, (y/n)-chan. We can't even stay at anyone's shoes so we can say anything about what or how others' been through something. Or... should I say we have no rights to judge others? Yeah, that's more accurate. What do you think?" Konan talked while her hands keep on swinging along with her words making her look full of credibility and intellect.

Yes, that's why you're actually idolize Konan because of her air of confidence. She's not on the top in each ranking but she's still smart in her own way. The air around her is quite calming as well.

Because of her confidence, she looks a bit funny as well that makes you accidentally let a soft chuckle.

"Now you're smiling..." She commented.

"Sorry, Konan-san but really... You seems funny. But, thank you. Your words really make sense. I do think like that too sometimes. Us, humans, will always move with our own reasons that is sometimes not even the closest person to us could understand. We can't really blame them, right?" You said while smiling at her.

"Correct! That's why I love you, (y/n)-chan! Hey, I got an idea. What if we spent some time at the gym during recess." Konan stated her idea.

Your eyes lit up at her suggestion as you're kinda feel exhausted being around Sasori and Deidara, not wanting to be a third person in their relationship. And for Itachi...yup, not now. Hanging out with Konan and others will be fun too!

"Sure! But, what are you planning on to do, Konan-san?"

"Ohh, stop being so polite, please. We've been classmates since...last year."

You chuckle nervously before asking again. "Then, what is your plan?"

Konan's eyes lit up and pat your back gently, "Good, good. That's how it should be. So...how about basketball?"

"Huh?"

***

"(y/n)- eh? Where's she, Itachi?"

Itachi turned to look at the person and shrug, "I don't know. She left with Konan just now."

"Hhmmm... that's strange." Deidara mutter while scratching his cheeks.

"That's not strange at all. You guys are giving her headaches so it's just a very good thing for her to hang out with other people for a while." Sasori who popped out of sudden told them. Yes, just straight into the business, that's how Sasori is.

"Ehh...I think that is strange. Don't you think that she must have knocked her head somewhere instead of having headaches because of us? We're not a bunch of bad guys or-" Deidara was cut off by his boyfriend as usual for bragging nonsense.

"If you ask me, this action proves that she's still sane and she's not yet mental for taking a break with you two. Let her be. She will be more than fine while being with girls. This might be the best therapy for now." Sasori explained.

"Wait, how do you know she's with girls right now? Did you saw her just now?" Now it's Itachi's turn to ask.

"Yeah but it's better that we don't go there for now..." Sasori sighed.

"Why?!" Both Itachi and Deidara ask in unison.

"Why? Girls are scary at some time, you know?" The red head answered and he started to feel annoyed with the questions now.

"What happened?" But the two still keep on asking.

"They are playing basketball and of course, it's normal for the guys for wanting to 'watch' the girls play, jumping here and there with their skirts-"

"Those guys..." Itachi growled while pulling up his sleeves.

"I have yet to finish my words, Itachi. Those guys are beaten into pulp by those ladies. And the gym is filled with girls so...yeah. I'm warning for your own safety." Sasori finished his words and slowly stroll over to his class back, leaving the other two dumbfounded.

"I-Is that true?" Deidara ask Itachi while shaking his shoulder.

"I... don't want to find out about that." Itachi replied before he went over to his seat back again.

Deidara gulped a lump in his throat while cold sweat already covering his forehead. "Girls nowdays are even capable than before for sure... And scarier. Thank goodness I have a boyfriend instead of girlfriend..."

***

The whole gym was so loud with the cheering from the girls, there are even a few cheerleaders that came out out of nowhere. It's clearly girls-only session now. Usually the boys will conquer the gym every single time but now, look how the table has been turned.

"Go! Dunk it Demonic Angel!!!"

"Slay the game, White Dragon!!!"

Who gave those emo names? Well, you just being drag here so, let's just play along. You're now in Demonic Angel team, to be honest, that name sucks. It's just too emo! But it's just for the whole fun so who cares now.

It seems that almost everyone in the team already prepared despite of just been recruited today, just like you, of course those kind of jerseys are not here but all the players within the team already had a very cool jacket that is now worn outside of their uniform.

Your's fit very well, not too tight or too loose, it's just perfect! You've been wondering how they manage to make this into a very accurate measurements! Well, whoever made all of these jackets are totally cool. Your jacket is black with white collar and at the back of the jacket was sewn a picture of the demon angel in white. It's like a half demon half angel since half of the wing look kinda demonic while the other half is angelic. On it's head have a horn and half halo. Just pretty and cool to be honest. The white zip at your sleeve had a white ribbon with the word 'demon x angel' add the coolness vibe in it.

The other team is completely opposite since their colour is white with the embroidery of a small dragon with black string at their left chest and a big dragon at the back with some bluish diamond shape surrounding the dragon and on top of that picture were the embroidery of WD with a very cool looking font that makes it look awesome as well.

Those with long hair already tied them up while the short haired, there's nothing to bother of now. The white dragon have a white silk ribbon tied on their forehead while your team, the Demonic Angle tied a black silk ribbon on each forehead as well. Same goes with the audiences in order to show which team they cheer on to.

You're not really into basketball but since you're already here, just let it all out then.

"Okay, ladies. Who cares if we won or lose! Just play it because why not, right?!" Konan gave her speech to the team before starting the game.

"Let's slay this better than guys!!!" Your whole team roar before laughing out loud including you who's already in the brink of death because of that laughter. This is so exciting and fun!

Yeah, this kind of thing should be done once in while for sure. No one can tell the girls to sit properly because it's not girly, you can't play around while wearing skirts, but today is definitely a stress relief day.

"GO GIRLS!!!"

And the whistle is blown as a sign that the match is now started!