Chapter 20: Universal detest

~Byakuya's POV~ Why does the universe seem to detest me?

These days nothing seems to go my way.

I want a normal last year in Hope's Peak Academy.

June, one of the people I hate the most, starts attending Hope's Peak.

I want peace and quiet and nothing to do with Naegi and his idiotic friends.

Naegi practically shoves his idea of "friendship" down my throat and forces me to be his "friend".

"Things can't possibly get any worse now!"

Leo, the other person I hate the most, is one of the students chosen for Student Exchange Month and he now attends my school for an entire month.

So, I've come to one basic conclusion: the universe absolutely detests me.

I, Byakuya Togami, am officially doomed to nothing going my way.

What joy.

What's even worse? I'm watching Leo and June flirt like little schoolgirls by the lockers.

For one, Leo would lean in closer to June, bringing her back up more against her locker.

For another, June would giggle and bat her eyelashes flirtatiously, but shyly at the same time--which, unfortunately, made it cuter.

Then, Leo would get so close that you'd think he'd be going in for a kiss, but at the last second he would pull away and leave June begging for more.

Well, she didn't actually beg him, but she did with her eyes.

You could tell.

And, at times, June's friends would be watching and giggling and saying how "cute" June and Leo are together and how they should start dating.

I've also heard rumors about how Leo has been trying for years to win June's heart and he has practically worshipped the ground she walked on and how, also, he used to go to her house at night and sing and play the guitar for her. And he would say how much he loved her and how he would do anything for her and her love.

Ha.

First off, June and I have only known Leo since the seventh grade--that's only five years. Not that much. Also, June and I lost contact with Leo when he moved back to Mexico four years ago; so, in reality, we only knew Leo for a year.

Second off, Leo never tried to win June's heart--all he did was go on and on about how hot she was and how he'd love to get her alone. He never went to her house at night and sang or worshipped the ground she walked on or anything like that.

Third off, Leo never said he'd do anything for June or her love and he never said he loved her--and if he did, he certainly didn't mean it; Leo doesn't care about anyone but himself.

And finally, fourth off, Leo. Playing the GUITAR. Uh huh, sure... If Leo plays the guitar then I'm the Queen of England.

Leo has no musical skills whatsoever.

Huh. At least Leo's not completely perfect... I guess that's somewhat of a good thing.

However, I've found out that more than half of the school ships Leo and June (or, Jeo--their "ship name") and, apparently, they think they should've been dating already.

I scoffed to myself as I watched June and Leo flirt up a storm by June's locker--the very sight made me want to vomit.

And, I would have if it weren't for Naegi's presence. "Byakuya, are you going to stop watching them anytime soon? Or...?"

Naegi's question snapped me out of my thoughts. "Hm?"

Naegi sighed. "Look, Byakuya, I get you're pretty ticked off and jealous, but you can't just keep--"

I cut him off. "Excuse me, Naegi? You think I'm jealous? Ha! What a ludicrous suggestion. I am in no way jealous of them. Why would I be? I despise both of them." I snapped.

"Byakuya, don't deny it; anyone can plainly see you're jealous. But it's nothing you need to hide... You're just used to being attached to June--"

"I stopped being attached to June a long time ago." I snapped again.

"Whatever. My point is you're jealous because you're used to all June's attention being on you--whether it be hate or admiration or even love, it really doesn't matter; you're just used to all the attention and now it's being taken away from you not just by any person but by someone you hate." Naegi said.

I stayed silent. Of course what Naegi is saying is ridiculous, but...

It doesn't feel that way...

"Naegi, I would really appreciate it if you would butt out of my business and leave me alone." I stated bluntly.

"Sorry. Can't do that."

"Why not?"

"Because we're friends. And friends annoy the crap outta each other at the best of times." Naegi replied, as if it were completely natural.

I watched as Leo and June smiled and giggled and flirted as if they were the only two people in the universe.

As I watched them, I began to feel more nauseous by the second.

I want to kick Leo were it hurts... I'm pretty sure you know where that is.

But, I refrained. Because I would only be giving Leo the pleasure of seeing me mad--and he doesn't deserve that.

He doesn't deserve June either, but look what's happening.

I rolled my eyes at myself. I honestly wish Leo would just decide to move to Alaska and never come back--and, when he moves there, I wish he gets frostbite... or gets violently mauled by a polar bear... But, no, I don't want him dead--he's not good enough for death.

I took a deep breath and sighed. I'm going to ignore them. Both of them. And once I ignore them, there's nothing they can do to irritate me.

I mean, what could possibly happen? Leo asks June out, she accepts, and they start dating? Please. Leo will be gone in a month--they'll never last.

Which means I have nothing to worry about.

Not that I care. Leo can have June if he wants her... it doesn't affect me... Not at all...

Why would it, anyway?