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"Sendo-san, this is so unusual of you," Kurosawa-sensei commented whilst his eyes focused on my quiz paper. I felt all of the heads of my classmates darted to me. "Six mistakes, this is a first."

Yes, Akashi had that much effect on me that I became oblivious to my studies.

My father is going to kill me. No, that was an understatement. He was going to torment me and rip me to pieces.

I shrugged and sighed. I didn't bother to listen to the whole class. I completely zoned out of the world.

After class, I was on cleaning duty and as usual, I was the one left alone because I was slow.

I pulled out my phone, remembering Sana-san. Her curly brown hair and bright green eyes that was warm and welcoming. I wanted to greet and talk to her, if possible, share my heart break.

"Yuri-chan!" Sana-san's cheerful voice sang. "You called, it's been a while!"

I smiled. "Yes, I'm sorry I've been busy lately."

"It's alright, dear. So, how are you?"

"Just fantastic," I tried making my voice sound energetic but I was not a good voice actress. "I'm sorry,"

"Why do you keep on apologizing?" Sana-san chuckled. "Do you have a problem? You can tell me anything, dear." Her soothing voice made me teary eyed. She was the warmest person I had ever met. I have never opened up to my parents. It feels uncomfortable despite the fact.

I blinked back the tears. "It's him." I whispered.

"Him? The boy you've been telling me about?"

I nodded even though she didn't see it. "Yes," A tear rolled down my cheek. I couldn't contain my tears anymore so I let it flow freely. "He figured out my secret."

"What secret, dear?" Sana-san asked, her voice laced with concern.

I swallowed and looked at the window, staring at the sky. I sighed. "I'm in love with him." I whispered the words I'm afraid she didn't hear it.

"Did you tell him?"

"He knew," I sobbed as I keep my focus on the sky through the window. "He just knew." I wiped my tears away but more kept coming. "He knows everything."

"He knows everything?" Her voice sounded like she couldn't believe at what I told her. "That's impossible, Yuri-chan."

"He is Seijuro Akashi," I blurted out his name. "He's... absolute." I stated and covered my mouth as tears kept coming. "He warned me, Sana-san, to not fall in love with him but guess what I did? I did fell for him before I even knew it! I never intended to, I just got attached too easily... This is the very first time I felt stupid because I fell in love with someone so out of my reach." I chuckled lowly and bit my lower lip. "Even so, he's cruel yet kind at the same time. My father wanted me to hate him but I did the other way around and I-" I stopped, noticing that I had been talking senseless. "I'm sorry, Sana-san."

"Yuri-chan," Sana-san cooed.

I smiled and sighed. "I guess I just have to-"

I stopped talking and turned around because I felt someone watching me. I was beyond shocked. My eyes were so wide I'm afraid my eyes would pop out of its sockets.

"S-Sana-san..." I whispered.

"Yes, dear?"

"I'll call you back."

I didn't wait for her to reply, I just quickly cut the call and stared at those heterochromatic eyes that was staring deadly at me.

"How long have you been there?" I asked him as my hands automatically went up to my face to wipe the tears away.

"Long enough," He stated nonchalantly and closed the door behind him.

I huffed out a breath and gave him an awkward smile. "Then, I'm taking my leave." I took my bag and went for the door, practically dragging myself out because I was beyond embarrassed.

"Yurika," how he called my name was always giving my body the reaction to stop motioning.

I slowly turned my head to look at him. "Yes?"

"Stay here for a little while, I want to talk to you."

Say no, Yurika. You need to leave, as in, now.

Remember the last time you defied him.

Say no, say no!

"What is there to talk about?" I asked, my voice not sounding like myself. I was scared, no, nervous.

He glanced at me then to the window. He didn't say anything so I arched an eyebrow. "Akashi?"

Still, no reply. And I was starting to get even more confused. "Akashi?" I called out once again.

"Yurika," He looked at me once again and I swear I was having goosebumps. "What did I told you the other day?"

"Huh, what?" I asked like an innocent child. What is this redheaded dude talking about?

"Do not fall in love with me." He repeated and my heart broke into 20 million pieces at the sound of that. "You're a liar, don't you know that?"

I bowed my head down.

"But you're a terrible one." He commented. "That's good because I hate liars."

"Akashi, I-"

"I don't want to become a hindrance to you."

I was in shock when he said that but I regained my composure and the courage to talk back. "How can you say that?"

He closed his eyes for a brief moment and stared at me. "Six mistakes from the last quiz and starting to slack off in class and in meetings are good proof of that."

I gulped. "No, I was merely distracted-"

"By me?"

I bit my lower lip and didn't bother to lie anymore. He can see through me. How was that possible?

"Tell me, Yurika," He started to walk closer to me and as a reaction, I backed away and my back collided with the wall. I dared not to look at the man in front of me, still chewing on my lips hard I'm afraid it may bleed. "What did I do to earn your love?"

I clutched tighter to my bag. "No, n-nothing." I stutter.

"Don't bite your lip." He ordered.

I looked up at him with questioning eyes but couldn't stop chewing on my own lip. I just have that habit of mine, I bite my lips whenever I feel uncomfortable, embarrassed, nervous or both.

He's so beautiful... and I swear it's hurting me.

I looked away. "I can't," I murmured. "I just can't..." I bit my lip harder, tears incoming. "Akashi, I..." I couldn't form any coherent sentence and my mind was having a short circuit. "I love you." I blurted out instead.

What the freaking fudge! You didn't just say that!

"I need to leave." I whispered to myself.

"No." He said firmly and I dared to look up at him, his eyes searching mine and lips curled up in a smile. "Say it again."

"Say what again?"

"Look into my eyes and say it again."

I can feel the blush creeping up to my cheeks. "I'm not gonna say it again."

It's embarrassing.

"Say it now or else,"

"Or else what?"

"I'll bite your lips hard it will bleed for days." He threatened.

My jaw fell to the floor. Like hell he would do that! But even though he was smirking, his eyes showed a glint of seriousness. Maybe he'd go for it after all?

I bit my upper lip, I didn't want my lips to bleed for days. Or like it would bleed for days. That's like, impossible.

Am I going to say it again for his satisfaction?

"You wouldn't." I frowned at him and he inched forward.

"We both know I can and I'm doing it now."

"Wait, wait!" I almost squealed as he continued to close the gap between our faces. "Akashi!"

And then he bit my lower lip hard like he promised.

"O-Ow!" I winced just as I felt a tearing sensation on my lower lip.

I senselessly dropped my bag and tried to push him off but both of his hands pinned my hands above my head, biting harder.

I felt blood oozing out of my lip and dribbled past down my chin and dropped on my uniform.

"Akashi..." I moaned in pain and it made him bite even harder and I moaned again. He obviously wanted to hear me moan his name.

After a few moments of torturing me, he pulled away, blood stained his lower lip and rolled down his chin. He smirked then licked off the blood that was on his lips and wiped off the excess using the back of his hand.

He licked... my blood...

Sadistic.

I held my lips that was bleeding like hell. Oh, my fudge it hurts like hell too.

I should have just told him that I loved him. I'll probably say it again in the near future. If I have ever said that, will he return those words to me?

Perhaps. Perhaps not.

He left a huge cut on my lower lip, like my whole bottom lip. And it hurts when I try to smile. Thank you, redhead. Really. You just took away my right to smile.

But on second thought, we practically kissed. And that will leave a scar on my lips. Like literally.

I blushed at the thought and looked back at the redhead who was smirking so wide I swear it hurt. I don't even know if I should be mad at him.

I glared at him and grabbed my bag then practically ran out of the classroom and into the restroom. I winced at my reflection. Blood on my lips and chin, my eyes bloodshot and dry tears on my cheeks. To put simply, I look terrible.

I pulled out my handkerchief then drenched it with water to wipe off the blood on my lips and chin. I winced again at the throbbing pain. It still haven't stopped bleeding.

"Mou...~" I pouted and I realized that I look like a child having tantrums. "That Akashi! He's gonna pay!" I exclaimed through gritted teeth.

Then someone knocked at the door. "Hey, someone there?" The voice sounded familiar.

"Hey, Kotaro, that's not a way to see if a girl's okay!" Someone scolded then cleared his throat. "Hey Miss, are you alright in there?"

Akashi's teammates.

I stared at the door and let out a nervous chuckle. "Y-Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry." Did I say earlier that I'm a terrible voice actress nor liar?

Please buy my acting. Go away, please go away.

"Is that Sendo-san?"

"Reo-nee, she doesn't sound fine at all." Hayama commented and my shoulders raised in panic. "Should we destroy the door? I think Ei-chan would do a great job."

"Idiot! There's no need for that! You're gonna scare her!"

"No, really. I'm fine, I just cut my lip. No big deal." I stuttered and went for the door.

"Eh? She cut her lip?" I heard Nebuya whisper to his companions. "But I thought I heard her say Akashi."

"Maybe Akashi cut her lip." Hayama guessed and it followed by his amused laughter.

Ha ha ha. I laughed sarcastically in my head. If only you knew.

"Seriously," Mibuchi muttered to himself. "Sendo-san, will you please open the door?"

"Why?" I asked and leaned my hand on the wooden door.

"We just wanted to make sure you're okay." Mibuchi said softly.

"We could also take you to the infirmary." Hayama added.

"I can give you a piggyback if you can't walk." Nebuya chimed in.

I chuckled and my hand went up to open the door and they winced at my appearance.

"Sendo-san," Mibuchi gazed into my face. "It's still bleeding."

I dampened my handkerchief on my lip. "It'll stop later."

"What happened?" Hayama asked, his eyes sparkling in curiosity.

I looked away and smiled wryly. "I just tripped and..." I trailed off. "and my lip got hit by, um..." Akashi's teeth? Ha. No. "A stray can... Yeah, a really sharp stray can!" I giggled nervously.

They stared at me like I have two heads then at each other then back at me, suspicion clear on their faces.

"But Rakuzan is environment friendly. I have never once seen any trash scattered around." Mibuchi stated in a monotone voice.

Nebuya and Hayama bursted out laughing and I bowed my head down in shame. "She is obviously lying!" Hayama said in between laughs.

"I can't take this!" Nebuya practically clutched his stomach in laughter as tears formed in his eyes.

I pouted and raised my head to give them a small glare. "Mou~! I'm leaving!" When I was about to turn around my heels, Mibuchi stopped me by the arm.

"I apologize for the MISBEHAVIOR of my teammates." He emphasized the word and glared at his teammates which made them stop laughing but maintained the grin on their faces. "But you don't have to lie to us-"

"You're quite obvious!" Nebuya butted in and Mibuchi sighed.

"We'll bring you to the infirmary."

"You still have basketball practice." I stated.

"Don't worry about it." Hayama grinned at me and I gave him a frown in return.

"Mibuchi-san-"

"You can call me Reo," Reo smiled at me.

"Kotaro!" He pointed himself.

"Call me Eikichi."

"No, muscle gorilla suits you," Kotaro smiled mischievously.

I smiled but then winced at the pain. "Eh..."

"We can call you Yu-chan, right? Right?" Kotaro asked with a grin as he inched his face close to me, his eyes sparkling in excitement.

I chuckled then nodded. "Okay."

"What is going on here?" I flinched at the voice from behind us.

Oh, holy mother of redheads...

"Oh, hey Sei-chan," Reo greeted. "We will just bring Yuri-chan to the infirmary."

"I-I already told you there's no need!" My voice suddenly changed.

"But your lip's still bleeding."

"Reo, Kotaro, Eikichi, go join Chihiro for practice. I'll be there in a while."

Kotaro pouted but then they followed him without hesitation. They all waved at me goodbye.

"Yurika," Akashi called and I flinched again. "Come, I'll escort you." He beckoned then started to walk away and I debated whether or not to follow him.

But then my instincts say I should follow him.

The rest on the way was followed by deafening silence. Thank God, even though I love him, I just don't want to talk to him after what happened. Wait, what?

The nurse was gone because she had some errands to run which left Akashi no choice but to treat me. I didn't dare to refuse, I know he'll make the pain worse.

I sat on the bed while he sat across me. I prevented the urge to bite my lips or bow my head down because I couldn't help the blush when he damps those cotton balls on my parted lips.

Gosh, he was staring at my lips. This damn redhead was staring at my lips...

"Does it still hurt?" Akashi asked me and I swallowed.

"A little." It barely came out as a whisper.

"I'm sorry for what I did earlier." He muttered, not looking at me.

Somehow, I knew that he didn't regret it.

I didn't answer. I couldn't.

•••

"Yurika-sama," Kisa said in horror just as she saw me walk in the house. "Your lips."

I gave her a tight-lipped half smile because it still hurts when I try to smile. "It's nothing serious, Kisa." I mutter as I slipped off my shoes.

"What happened?" She asked as I gave her my bag.

I sighed. Since the stray can lie was a complete fail. "I just bit it harder than necessary..."

Well, that was what Akashi told me to say if someone tries to ask me. Because he told me I was basically a terrible liar. Like really.

Kisa chuckled. "Yurika-sama being careless."

I looked back at Kisa and chuckled slowly. "Yeah," I traced my lip that has stopped bleeding a while ago. "Maybe I am being careless."

After a moment of silence, I once again turned to Kisa who was staring at me with a curious look. "Please do tell my parents that I will not be able to join them for dinner."

Kisa bowed her head. "Of course, young miss."

"Thank you," I mumbled and went to my room.

What have you done to earn my love? You absolutely had done nothing. It was my choice to love you though it was never in my intention. It's confusing yet pathetic.

Akashi... what are you thinking right now?

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Okay, I know I made Akashi a total creep in this chapter but really, I'd let him bite my lips anytime! XD

5 days left until school starts, 10th grade to be exact. I still feel lazy though.

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