The next day was like any other, except I had the feeling that someone was watching me from time to time, but I didn't really care. After all, I was certain it was all in my head. Right?

After classes, I was packing my belongings into my locker when Scaramouche appeared next to me as I was about to close it. He asked, "So, when are we heading to your house?" "First. Hello to you too. Second. Why are you still here? You said that you didn't have a 7th class today?" I asked the boy. "Yes, thats true. However someone didn't gave me their address or even a phone number, I had to wait here to go to their house" he responded. Oh i totally forgot about that. "I'm so sorry! Please remind me to give you my phone number when we arrive at my place, but we should leave now. We both have things to do, and I don't have all day, so hurry up" I said to him as I took his hand in mine and began walking to my apartment. The sudden hand holding made Scaramouche's cheeks hot pink, but he didn't say anything and just let you drag him to your house.

When I arrived at my house, I opened the door and welcomed him in. He entered the small apartment and had a look around. He inquired, "Your apartment appears great, but isn't it small for you and your family?" asked the boy. I froze for a moment. I took a deep breath and turned to face him. "My parents had died" I told him, trying to hide my sadness in my tone. His eyes widened for a moment. "Oh, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to touch a nerve" he said. "Don't worry, it's alright. I'm over it... Could you please take your shoes off and go the living room? I'll be there in a minute. I'll just gather what we'll need" I said to him. He nodded and did exactly what I asked him to do. I removed my shoes as well and went into my room to get the boy's exercises. I quickly gathered them and went to the room, where Scaramouche's was. He was looking at his phone. I took a seat next to him on the couch. He looked at me and handed me his phone. "Write your number in dumbass before you forget to give me your number again" he said. I giggled a little and typed in my phone number. "Here" I said as I handed him his phone back. He put his phone away and take the math exercises. He began quietly working on it. I was looking what he was doing. When he got a question wrong, I told him what the issue was, and he corrected it.

We had been doing math for two hours. I was becoming hungry, so I suggested we take a break. "Okay. I think we need a break. Do you want to eat something?" I  asked the boy. He shrugged his shoulders. "I'm just asking because I'm going to cook dinner right now, and you can eat if you like," I explained. "What? Dinner? Do you realize it's only 3 p.m.?" He asked confused. "I know, but I have to be at work by 5 p.m., so I need to eat now. So, do you want any or not?" I asked of him once more. He stood up from the couch, he responded, "Yes, I accept some, but I help you make it" ha answere as he walked to the kitchen. I quickly followed him, suprised. "So, what are we making?" the boy sasked. "Uh. I was thinking of making miso soup, but if you don't want to eat that, we can cook something else" I said to him. "It's fine with me if it's miso soup. But now is the time to start making it" he said as he began looking for the ingredients, I rushed over to assist him, and we were soon cooking.

We sat down to eat at the kitchen table once we finish cooking. "Mh. It's fantastic" I said as i began to eat more quickly. "Slow down, stupid. If you choke, I won't have a tutor" he said jokingly. I listened to him and ate more slowly.

He got up after we finished eating and began washing the dirty dishes. That took me by surprise. He sat down where he sat before after washing them. "You don't need to help me. I can do it on my own "I said to him. He looked at me. "I know you're capable of doing it, but I can help," he replied. "But you are the quest!" "I know, but you live alone, work after school, and refuse to accept the money for my tutoring, so I think I can at least do this for you," he added. "Why do you care in the first place?" I asked him. "Because you're the first person who was nice to me in years, so why not?" he replied. Because of what he said, I felt my face heat up. "Really? But you are a nice person. I'm sure you have many friends" I responded to him. He looked away. "Im sure you had already heard about me from your friends" he said "Actually... I don't have any friends. I'm so concentrated on my studies and my job that I forget about my social life. I dont think i heard about you? For a while, he was quiet. "Did you hear about the fight that broke out in the school parking lot? Someone beated up a guy, and he was sent to the hospital?" he asked me. "Oh. Yes i heard about that!" i said to him. "Well, I was the one who sent him to the hospital. That wasn't the only time I got into trouble. At least once a month, I find myself in the principal's office. I'm known as the 'schools trouble maker' because wherever I go, trouble follows. This is why I don't have any friends either," he admitted honestly, his voice tinged with sadness. 

I looked at him, stood up, and hugged him as tightly as I could because he was sitting, which made it a little difficult. "Well, you have a friend now!" I exclaimed, smiling. He was trying to get out of the hug, but I wouldn't let him. "At least, let me get up so i can get a proper hug" he said.I let him go. He stood up and opened his arms, while looking away. My eyes sparkled with happiness. I wrapped my arms around him. He was surprised, but he returned the hug. "We should finish the tutor hour because I have to leave for work soon," I said. "Yeah. You are right"as we let go of each other. We returned to the living room to finish our studies.

After we finished, I packed the exercises and he was getting ready to leave. I escorted him from the building. "Thank you for the tutor lesson, shorty," he ruffled my hair. (Let's pretend he's taller than you.) Okay? Okay.) "Hey! Im not that short you know?!" I told him angrily. "You're still shorter then me" he said jokingly.

"Well, then, a new class tomorrow?" he asked. "Yep!" I replied, smiling. "You know what? I'll pick you up before school whit my car. So you don't have to take the bus to school "He stated. "Oh. No way. You don't have to! It's all right!" I began to decline, but he would not let me win. "I can't hear youuuu! I'll let you know when I'll be there. However, be ready at 7:30 a.m. See you later, shorty" he shouted as he walked away. "Ugh. Fine Scara!"I responded. "Don't call me that asshole," he yelled back as he walked away from the end of the street. I chuckled and returned to my apartment and got ready to go to work.

When I walked into the coffee shop where I worked, Albedo greeted me. "Hello there, Y/N! You arrived just in time! My shift just ended, so could you please get that couple over there?" he asked me. "Of course!" I replied, and went to the employee-only area to change into my work clothes. I received a text message on my phone while I was doing this. I took a look at it. It was a message from Scaramouche.

-Scaramouche here. Don't overwork yourself, and by the way, if you keep calling me Scara, I'm going to kick your ass.

I laughed as I read his text.

-Okay Mouche.
I texted him back and went to begin my shift.

Aether stepped in as I was putting my phone away. "Please hurry, Y/N! More people are visiting the cafe! "said the boy as he hurried out of the room. I walked away from him and went to the couple at the corner. "Hello! What can I bring for you two? "I said, a smile on my face. It's nice to meet you here, Y/N" said the woman. I looked at them and saw Scaramouche's mother and another woman with pink hair. "Oh. Miss Ei! It's a pleasure to meet you! "I greeted her. "Ei. Who is this?" asked the pink-haired woman, smiling. "Oh, it's Kunikuzushi's tutor. Aren't you two supposed to be having a tutoring session right now?" asked the purple haired woman. "We actually finished not long ago," I said. "Did the little brat behave?" questioned the other lady. "Miko! You may normally ask that, you know? Anyway. "He was very rude, wasn't he?" Ei asked. I looked at them, puzzled. "No. He was honestly very nice. And he's a good learner. We finished all of the exercises today. "He even helped me cook and clean up afterward," I said to them. They glanced at me, shocked. "Are we speaking of the same person?" "Don't lie to save his ass," the woman named Miko said. "I am not lying. In any case, may I take your orders? I've got 15 minutes before my break. "We can talk about it further then," I said. "Oh. Of course! I would like a frappuchino and Ei would like a caramel caffe" said Miko. "Got it! I will bring the drinks as soon as i finished!" i told them, and went to make their orders.

I went to the other clients after making their order and bringing them the drinks. My boss, Ayato, came to me and told that I could go to my break. I hurried over to the two women's table. "Oh no, Y/N! You're back. Now I'm curious about the tutoring lesson. What exactly did you do to him? "Miko questioned. I was still confused. "Is he really that bad? He told me that he gets into fights a lot, but he's always nice to me. He's probably just pitying me" I told them. "Why would he pity you?" Ei wondered. "Well...I told him that my parents had died, and abot my job, so that's probably why," I replied. "Oh. Please accept our condolences!" said the two. "No. Please. I'm over with it. I'm used to living alone by this point. Anyways. So, how does Scara behave?" I inquired. "Oh. Scara~" said the pink-haired woman, grin on her face. "Shush, Miko!" interrupted the other lady. "Please come out with me from the shop" Miko asked. Ei stayed at their table, and I followed her. The lady entered a phone number and began calling someone at full volume. The people who were called responded. "What the fuck do you want?! I finished the washing before you pester me about it again" Scaramouche was the voice, and he sounded angry. "Now, now, now. Kunikuzushi. I was just checking up on you "Miko replied. "That's bullshit. You don't check on me without a reason. Spit it out! "The boy shrieked angrily. Yae smiled at me and handed me the phone. She asked me to say hello to him. "Hey Mouche!" I called out to him. He was quiet for a minute. "Hey, idiot. What's up? Are you not at work?" questioned the boy calmly. "Im working. I just happened to run across your mother" I responded. "Well. Just ignore them . They are irritating" said the boy. "I heard that!" Miko said. "I don't care. Anyway. Take care of yourself, Y/N. I have to go. "See you later!" exclaimed the boy as he hung up the phone. 

We returned to the shop, and Miko told Ei what had happened outside. Ei was shocked. "Well. I'm sorry to interrupt! I need to get back to work" i said to them. "We should go too. Here is the money for the drinks! The rest is yours" said Yae. "Oh no. I can't accept that!" i sai, but they assured me, to keep it. I thanked them, and they left. I got back to work too. Tomarrow will be interesting.