• “Do you know the meaning of sexy?” Akira asked as we took a break from shooting. It was already two weeks into filming and he keeps teasing me and provoking me!
    “Do you know the meaning of Arrogant?” I walked passed him, trying to shrug it off as usual. He cornered me against the wall when no one was looking.
    “You have a very big mouth.” He narrowed his eyes.
    “Are you going to close them for me?” I said. It felt weird the way I said it this time.
    “Oh my, you two are really getting into to character! We should start right away then!” The director said. Akira made a tsk noise and walked away.
    “Everyone quiet on the set!” The director said as the scene started. There were two points of views. Mine…and Akira’s who played Azuma. He started first.
    “And…Action!”
    “Azuma come play with me!”
    “No, Azuma will play with me next!” Girls all around pulled me in every direction. What was a man supposed to do? I ruffled my hair like I always did with a small sigh.
    “Ladies, how about you both take turns later? Right now I must get to class, I’ll definetly see you beautiful roses later on.” I walked away while they began to do their sighing and fantasizing.
    “Look, there’s the beauty of the whole school!”
    “She’s totally my type!”
    “Maybe I’ll confess to her!” I heard whispers that sparked my interest as I entered the halls. There is no rose that I haven’t yet plucked, who are they talking about? I look up and see a girl with long dark wavy hair that made her glow. Her beauty could not even compare to any of the other girls here. I must have her it seems. I give her a look that all of the girls would die for when she passes me. But that’s all she does, she doesn’t even acknowledge my presence. So I follow her instead, I’ve never had to be the one to ask a girl out. I was the one who was always approached.
    “Hey.” I smile while blocking her way.
    “Yes?” She lifts her eyebrow.
    “I bet you’re surprised to have been approached by me, but I was wondering if you’re…”
    “I’m sorry I’m not interested.” She walks away, and my jaw just drops.
    “Hey, did you guys see that?! Azuma was just rejected!” People began to be surprised. I’ll show them all, who does she think she is?! I shall definetly capture her heart alone!

    “Nanase…” I walked into his office during the lunch period and hugged him.
    “Youko, we’re in school so you can’t address me by my first name so easily since I’m your teacher.” He detangled me in a way he didn’t want to seem rude.
    “Why is that? We’ve known each other for a long time now, and I love you anyway.” I smiled. He chuckled.
    “I love you too; you’re like my little sister.” He smiled. Inside, I felt myself die just a little bit.
    “Is that all you think of me Nanase?” I asked with my fists tightening.
    “Huh? Oh right, your sister invited me over for dinner so I’ll see you tonight and we can talk then. I’ve got things to do right now.” He smiled, patted me on my head and left the room. You’re right, I’ll definetly get all of your attention tonight. You say I’m like a little sister, so you shouldn’t refuse me then! I stalked out of the room.
    “So what was all that about?” I saw that boy who tried to ask me out earlier still following me. He’s a third year like me and a real playboy. I heard stories about him, named Azuma.
    “What do you want? I told you I’m not interested.” I walked off.
    “No, but you are interested in our teacher it seems.” I stopped and looked at the cocky smile he was giving me.
    “You don’t have any proof of that.” I said.
    “I don’t?” He showed me a picture of Nanase and me hugging just now on his cell. I narrowed my eyes. He smiled when he saw my expression.
    “If I show this to everyone, then he could lose his job.”
    “What do you want?” I asked through my teeth. His grin widened even more.
    “Be my woman.” He said. I didn’t flinch, but I was a lot angrier than before. I don’t want to be his woman; I want to be with Nanase! He chuckled.
    “It looks like we have a deal. I’ll see you tomorrow babe.” He walked off with his high and mighty ego. He was nothing like Nanase, because Nanase would never blackmail me. He would never be so conceited, or rambunctious.

    That girl seems to be stubborn! I’ve never needed to blackmail a girl into going out with me!
    “Azuma, I heard you had gotten rejected for the first time. And it was with that beauty Youko.” Genji came over. I glared at him; he’s always been trying to compete with me.
    “Maybe I’ll try my hand at her too. I bet I could get her to go out with me, which would make me number one at this school.” He looked at me seriously.
    “You’re still hung up about being my shadow everyone calls number two? That’s not good for you Genji; you’ll grow older with stress.” I chuckled and headed back down to class.
    “You’ll lose your spot eventually; it’s only a matter of time Azuma!” He yelled after me.
    “I’m sure.” I waved to him without looking back. On my way to class, I happened to stumble across Youko in the halls. Time to show how lovey-dovey we are as a couple, I smiled.

    “Youko.” I saw Azuma heading my way. How annoying! I really don’t like this type of guy!
    “Act like my girlfriend or I’ll release the picture out to everyone.” He whispered in my ear when he arrived next to me.
    “Hold my hand.” He grabbed my hand and intertwined them. I had to hold back my anger, I just had to! As we walked through the halls, everyone stared at us.
    “I can’t believe my Youko is going out with Azuma!”
    “I can’t believe my Azuma is going out with Youko!”
    “Well they do match together but…it seems too unfair now…” All the girls and boys whispered. Oh how I wanted to tell them all that I was being forced!!! When we reached closer down the halls, it got quieter. It seemed everyone was returning to class as usual. Thank goodness, soon we can stop this charade before…
    “Youko?” Nanase…he found out!!!
    “Is he your boyfriend?” Nanase asked. Azuma was about to speak but I spoke up first.
    “Yes, it is! Now if you don’t mind, we’re going to go somewhere and be lovey-dovey!” I yelled at him and dragged Azuma away from him. I didn’t turn back to see his expression. I don’t know how long I can keep my feelings inside. Even when I drop small hints…he still doesn’t get how I feel for him. Why does it have to be Yuka…?! I began to cry.
    “Hey Youko…?” Azuma dropped our hands and embraced me in a hug. My eyes widened, I looked up at him then. He was looking away from me.
    “It’s okay to cry if you’d like, I’ll hide you from other people seeing.” I was speechless, I didn’t know anything to do except cry at that moment…
    “And…cut!” The director announced, and I pushed Akira way from at once.
    “What was that for? You liked it a minute ago.” He smiled.
    “It’s called acting; maybe you should try it sometime.” I said. I knew he was about to blow a fuse, but the director cut in.
    “That was amazing, you both really are talented. We should continue this again tomorrow same time.” He smiled and clapped his hands before bidding us adieu. Akira glared at me before leaving. What in the world was HIS problem?!