CLASSMATES Chapter 18
CHAPTER 18
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"Anou~ daijobu?" Nino glanced at Angel. A while ago, the twins got sleepy when her mind's been off to wandering; he didn't want to leave her even for a second, but had no choice since the kids might catch cold if he let them sleep in the living room.
"Hmm, I think so..um, where's my kids?" Angel looked around while hands on her head. She still feels dizzy after drinking a small amount of alcohol.
"Um, they're upstairs; they fell asleep so I brought them to their bedroom." Nino answered. "Are you sure you're okay? Coz you don't really look good right now.." he asked worriedly and sat beside her.
"yeah.. just that my head feels heavy.." upon saying it, Angel leaned on Nino's shoulder.
The scent of her hair lingered onto his nose; it gave a nostalgic feeling, in any case he's still a man. He tried to control himself from touching her, but it was very tempting. Since he always had difficulties in expressing himself, he somewhat excelled in doing pretentions. But when faced with such a situation right now, he didn't know how to react. He sighed heavily. Dosho…Before Nino could do anything to Angel, he resorted in asking questions.
"Angel?" he started..
"Hmmm?" she leaned closer, placing her hands on his lap. Nino was aware that she's doing it unconsciously, but it was enough to make him panicked. Whoah.. easy.. a surge of heat flowed all throughout his body but he ignored it and continue in his question.
"when was the last time you ever drink?" he asked while slowly removing her hands off his lap. He contained his urge by holding her hands tightly, so that it won't again fall over different places like onto his lap. In that way, he was able to divert his thoughts.
"I told you didn't I?" Angel barely answered.
"Um, nani?" Nino was confused.
"About 5 years ago.. how I end up with Shuji and Shuri.."
"Oh I remember you said something about being drank that time.." Nino told her.
"Yeah.. that was the answer to your question," Angel muttered while trying to let go off her hands from his.
"Sou ka.. 5 years huh? But why did you drink this time if you knew you weren't able to handle alcohol?" Nino squeezed her hands more tightly.
"Er, because I thought I had gotten over it, but it seemed it wasn't the case." Angel laughed hysterically because Nino was still holding her hand. After that, there was a long silence between them; Angel didn't know how long, but they stayed in that position before he spoke again- it seemed he's trying to weigh his words.
"Sorry for asking you this, but may I know who was he?" Nino asked nervously.
"Who?" Angel asked, putting her head off his shoulder.
"The twins' dad." He replied. He wonder how much trust did he gained from her.
For a moment, Angel's expression went blank. She was dizzy that she couldn't organize her thoughts. Leaning on Nino's shoulder helped eased the wobbly feeling. But when he asked that sudden question, she was shocked that she forgot feeling lightheaded for a while; then again, she needed Nino's shoulder for support.
"Nah~ gomen ne Nino-kun, can't tell you," she said leaning on his shoulder. Nino felt that she's cold.
"Just a hint then," Nino insisted. He slipped his arms around her shoulders and rubbed it so that she could be warmed. Angel started to get sleepy but she tried to focus on her every word; she knew she can't win an argument with this man being bratty so she decided to give in some information.
"He's probably one of the smartest people I had met, so far diligent and organize yet he sucks real hard when it comes to athletic aspects..,Er,I think that’s enough as hints.." She smiled upon remembering Sho's failure in sports. Angel yawned.
"Eh? You didn't mention even at least one important detail about him," Nino felt constricted. He didn't get it why she sounded so happy talking about the twins' dad. He expected something perhaps an angry feeling that will resonate from her, but her reaction was something beyond unexpected. .
"Hmm, no need for that.. since you probably won't know him even if I tell you, besides, I dunno back then if he was lying about being an idol or not…." Without realizing what she said, she immediately fall into slumber, while on the other hand, Nino's presumption turned to fact.
Nino glanced on her sleeping face. He wondered why she looked very familiar. She was pretty even asleep. Her face was so calm mixed with a hint of sadness and glee. He wondered what it was that she's happy about. He concentrated on her last words: I dunno back then if he was lying about being an idol or not….
"Even if I expected something like this.. why does my heart feel tight just knowing the fact that shuji and shuri's dad was an idol? And just by hearing you talking about him happily, it made me feel as if I was stabbed deep down." Nino whispered silently. He knew she couldn't hear him, but still he muttered: "Im jealous you know" before he gently moved her head off his shoulder ; making it so her head was resting on his lap- because bringing her upstairs might not be a good idea.
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"Argh,, ouch" Angel tried to sit and thump her head feebly; her stomach was upset. She was trying to figure out what happened last night. She looked around and saw someone moving at the kitchen. It was Nino. He was preparing something that smelled good. Angel tried to stand but upon doing so, she heard Nino's voice.
"Oh, please don't move.. its bad especially when you have a hangover." Nino said aware that Angel was up already. "Yosh. Its done." He said smiling to himself. It was the first time he'd cooked for her. He poured some in a soup bowl that was already placed on the tray and walk towards the living room where Angel stayed seated.
"Here, please eat; it'll help you ease up." Nino put the tray over the center table.
"What's this?" Angel asked pulling the table closer.
"Its porridge," Nino replied coolly and sat beside her. Angel tasted a small amount and it gave a warm feeling onto her stomach.
"Umai~, did you add something to make it a little sour?" Angel asked, while eating.
"Yeah, I added some lemon extract to compliment the salty taste. It'll help your upset stomach as well," Nino smiled. He loved seeing her fresh-from-sleep appearance.
"Ah. Sou ka..thanks.." Angel said.
"No problem," he assured at her.
"Anou~ Im sorry for making you stay,," she told him. "You could've just left when I fell asleep, why didn't you?"
"Hmm, I wonder," Nino said and broke into a wide grin. Angel raised an eyebrow before giving him a nudge on the forehead.
"Itte- why did you do that?" Nino felt his head and gave her a death stare.
"Hmm, does it hurt?" Angel tried to act cool. She was just joking and didn't expect him to change mood easily.
"Of course it does!" Nino said while hands still on his forehead. Afraid to get him pissed because of her, Angel got an idea.
"Oh, let me see," She took off Nino's hand, but instead of looking onto his forehead, she planted a kiss on his cheek. Nino went numb. "There you go brat, it doesn't hurt now right?" and smiled at him sweetly. But seeing him silent, she continued, "Speechless are we huh? A while ago you gave one of your death stare, and now a NONE expression at all? To think that it took me a lot of courage just to kiss you-," Angel bit her lower lip upon her last statement.
"Eh-um.-….tha-that's be-because you startled me. Nino stuttered and tried to hide his glee by scolding her. "And what was that for? Kissing me on the cheek when my forehead was the one in pain."
"Er, that's because you had a dark aura with you all of a sudden, it surprised me that I didn't know what to do.. so I kissed you..also, it was my gratitude to you for staying with me the whole night add the porridge just now..sorry.." Angel lowered her head. Upon seeing this, Nino was overwhelmed. He took her chin and forced it upward so that they were facing each other. She was pouting. Suddenly he pinched both her cheeks until it was red enough before letting it go, making it so she can't pout anymore.
"Ow~that hurt you know," Angel said while gently massaging her cheeks.
"Oh, really? Mitte-" Nino examined her face closely and planned to kiss her on the cheek but Angel turned her head toward him that his lips ended up meeting hers.
"ah~ sorry!!! " Nino apologized. "I just wanna give you my thanks as well through a kiss." He said gravely, but to his surprise, Angel broke into laughter.
"You could've just asked me you know. Baka!" Angel said in between laughter.
"Baka janai yo!" Nino said, but she couldn't contain her mirth. "Hey! Stop that! I was being serious here you know," Nino pulled her and grabbed her mouth so that she couldn't laugh anymore. Angel tried to resist, but accidentally she fell off the sofa in a loud bang with her back on the floor and Nino on top of her. There was an air of silence between them. Oh God.. please help me..Nino thought while eyes focused on her, he felt beads of sweat starting to form onto his forehead despite the cold weather. As if the gods heard his thoughts, the twins come out of nowhere and greeted.
"OHAYOU~" Shuri said.
"Are~ Mama, nii-chan, the thing called bed was already invented you know." Shuji said innocently. "Weren't you two cold? Staying here? And Nii-chan! You're so mean, letting Mama on that position; she might catch colds you know." He finished unknowingly.
"Ah, right, sorry." Nino got up, and help Angel to stand as well, it’s a good thing they are kids.. they think simple..so no harm done.. Nino thought. He turn around to see Angel's flushed face.. ah.. I almost got lost control..He glanced at the wall clock; it reads 8 o' clock.
"Kya~ I need to get going soon..we have rehearsals at 9.." Nino told them. He should go, before he could do something stupid like kissing Angel in front of the twins.
"Eh? son'na..i thought we could eat breakfast together.." Shuri pouted.
"Hmmm, gomen Shuri-chan, Nii-chan have to go so that I can prepare for work.." Nino patted her head playfully.
"Ne~ nii-chan, when will we get to play with you again?" Shuji clutch his shirt.
"Hmm,, anytime when I'm free.. also that depends if its okay with your momma.." Nino smiled at Shuji. The little guy look earnestly at his mom.
"Hai. Hai. You win. That's if Nino-san only have free time and no games on exam week understand?" she asked Shuji. She was bothered because Nino was spoiling her kids. Shuji nodded and smiled widely. Oh well, as long as they're happy.. I guess a little tolerance is fine… Angel told herself.
"Ja~ mata ne~" Nino headed towards the exit.
"Nii-chan wait~" Shuri pulled him and whispered in his ears- something that made Nino's face brighten.
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I and Shuji really like you nii-chan,, I hope Mama will like you too,, just as much you like her..
"Something good happened?" Sho asked.
"Eh? how could you tell?" Nino stopped daydreaming. After what Shuri told him, his mood had been good all day.
"Er, that's because you were smiling all day despite being nag at by our concert's director," Sho noticed.
"Not just that Sho-chan, during breaks, he didn't take out his games but just kept on smiling." Aiba observed.
"Well, it seemed something good happened between him and that bitch," Jun was being sarcastic.
"So what if it's true?" Nino stared at Jun with animosity and the latter just replied with a shudder.
"Speaking of Angel, how was your filming yesterday?" Ohno inquired. He was thankful that Jun drop the topic.
"Ah, its okay Ridaa.. its tiring but everything had gone well..the staff gave us flowers as token." Nino told them with a wide grin plastered on his face.
"Demo~ Nino-chan, where did you sleep last night? I called your house, but they told me you weren't there and that time its already 1 o'clock in the morning." Aiba gave him an impish smirk.
"Um, I stayed at her house." Nino said coolly. The members gawked at Nino bearing different expressions.
"No you don't" Ohno said.
"Yes I do," Nino replied playfully. He was amused by the looks on their faces.
"Eh, maji? Maji? Ne~ nin-chan how come?" Aiba asked excitedly.
"Kya~ bikkuri shita, spill!!!" Sho exclaimed. Even Jun was curious, but opted not to speak.
"Hey, don't get get me wrong" Nino said cutting them off from wandering. "Aiba, you pervert, its not what you think it is," he said when Aiba laugh mischievously. "Nothing happened okay? She just invited me out of her kids' wish. Besides, I thought it had saved me all the expenses if I ask her to go somewhere."
"Eh? That was sneaky Nino!" Sho reprimanded him.
"But still, to think that she asked you for her kids, isn't that too overboard? I mean, She could at least gave you the impression that she wanted you to come..or something like that.." Ohno told him.
"Hmm,, actually she did gave me an impression like that.. Guessed what she cooked for me." But the members gave him a we-have-no-idea kind of look so he continued. "Hamburgers! And its really one of the best I've tasted so far" Nino bragged.
"Uwaa~ I hope we get to taste it too." Ohno joke, but to everyone's delight, Nino brought out an obentou from his bag. It was given to him by Angel before he left the apartment since he didn't have the chance to eat breakfast with them and he probably won't be able to eat. "Here, help yourself,. it’s a little cold now, since its this late, but still tasted best; if I'm the one to choose, I wouldn't have shared it with you guys, but she told me to..Nino offered them the lunch box.
"Wow~ itadakimasu!" Even Jun grabbed a piece.
"Umai~" Ohno's eyes are filled with delight.
"Uwaa~ detta~ Ridaa's famous expression." The members laugh.
"Hmm, this is really good.." Aiba said while helping himself with a big bite. On the other hand, Sho was kinda baffled and it didn't escape Jun's eyes.
****I decided to leave it like this^^ ahaha *****
***any thoughts?****
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