Corridor Meetings [Shunnosuke Kurosawa]

Lunch break. Finally.
It's not like Shunnosuke didn't like Math classes. In all honesty, that's far from truth, as he enjoyed Math classes very much — and other classes in general that doesn't involve physical labor, sweating and getting dirty (Physical Education, anyone?). However, he couldn't concentrate properly to the lecture. Actually, there was something that've been bothering him a lot. The last weekend was really something more than he could handle — and there isn't anything Shun couldn't handle, is there? First of all, he was cornered in a cave with some people he have never seen before (but claimed they were his schoolmates, classmates or something in that line); second, he was attacked by three monsters that came out of nowhere, the oddest event of all. And third...that image. That guy who appeared all of a sudden in the middle of...everything. The look on his face, the despair on his voice. Normally the young boy wouldn't give a thing about that, but somehow he knew he couldn't just ignore it. But what else could he do? It's not like he had any power to go after that matter and solve it. His family wouldn't believe him, and so wouldn't the police; chances are he'll be laughed at and if he were on their shoes, he'd probably react the same way.

On the other hand, he, who was already involved to the top in the whole thing, couldn't turn his back on whatever was happening. But there wasn't anyone he could talk to...the others didn't seem to be nowhere closer. While he had those thoughts in mind, holding his books and walking the corridor aimlessly, he interrupt his inner thoughts to notice there was a boy sitting in the middle of the way.

— You know, honey, this is a public space, not the right place for you to sit, na-ah. — While Shun would normally bitch about it in a prima donna manner, that day he just...warned the other one politely. No harsh tone whatsoever. That's the effect a recent trauma can have in someone's behavior, huh?

"Are you a boy or a girl?"

Really? Not that question wasn't anything he hasn't heard before, but he never received it that straightforward in a first contact. Well, it didn't bother him by the slightest. There's nothing wrong in being compared to a woman, is there? Most guys would be fazed by that question, but Shunnosuke didn't subscribe to everyone's idea of manhood so such comparisons wouldn't do anything to strike his mood. In fact, he loved women! They are amazing in every way (actually, almost every way, there's something they can't do, sadly) and his idols are, mostly, female. It's like a compliment to him.

— ...care to find out on your own? — He said, putting one hand at his waist while lifting an eyebrow with a daring smirk upon his lips. If he didn't add a bit of teasing and boldness, it wouldn't be Shunnosuke after all. Now, that boy had a sharp mouth, didn't he? Good thing he caught the heir of Kurosawa on his good day, otherwise they'd have a clash at the corridor. — And no, I am not a class representative. I just go by common sense that a hallway is not a refectory. — He chuckled lightly after saying that. Do you have to be a class representative to know that? Shun then glanced briefly at the boy, analyzing his appearance. Wow, a nerd. Not those gorgeous-looking pseudo-nerds from teenage dramas who hide their delicious and toned bodies under hundreds of cardigans and suits and pretend they're smart and shy by wearing some glasses, but a REAL nerd, with even some sort of game motif on his glasses. He never met one until now. Zela Academy really attracts all kinds of people, doesn't it? — I assume you're probably a transfer student, am I right?

As the other guy begun choking and turning red, Shunnosuke lifted the other eyebrow, giggling; if it weren't for his self-control, he'd break into a laugh burst. My, he knew guys that age are usually so easy to tease, but that's a first. The boy even reacts and blushes like a common nerd. Wasn't that just adorable?

— Figured pretty much. If you don't know me, you must not be around for too long. — Well, that may sound like a cocky response but it was a logical deduction. Everyone knew about his fame, the Queen Bee, and if the guy is in a second-floor corridor, it means there's a high chance he's a sophomore as well; thus, a sophomore who doesn't know Shun is probably new to Zela Academy. Logical deduction, simple as that. Plus, Shunnosuke himself was a transfer student from a private school, he kinda knew how the guy, who introduced himself as Yuugi, would feel.

— My pleasure. You can call me Kurosawa. — A formal greeting, huh? How odd, for a teenager. Not that he's complaining; most guys aren't that polite in that school and since he enjoyed good manners, he already had a positive first impression about that guy. That being the case, it wouldn't be bad to behave nice once in a while, wouldn't it? — Well...you can help yourself to your lunch in your own classroom, that's what most people do. Or the rooftops, some...suspicious students like to hang there often, so unless you want to become an obvious victim of bullying, don't go there alone. Or maybe the courtyard... any specific place in mind?

— Oh Lord, you really don't know, don't you? Nevermind that. — Shunnosuke ended up sighing in discontent. Compared to what he used to be back in his private school in Penecia, it's a considerable disappointment to become "one of the ordinary kids" in Zela Academy. He expected more from the shorter boy, but apparently it was helpless. And Hyde even dared to say he had his own fanclub...
Anyway, no use grieving over it. He had more urgent things to worry about than his fame.

— Lonely person, huh? Figures. — He said, cocksurely. It was pretty obvious Yuugi was the lonely type, but he assumed that type of guy would be ashamed of confessing it right from the start. Unless he doesn't feel it as a reason to be a ashamed of, in first place. As his steps would — Well then, there's the library, to where I'm heading in the first floor. But I doubt they'd let anyone enter with food there. However... — He glanced at Yuugi for a second before holding giggles to himself, letting one of his hands go to his mouth with that purpose. — You're eating that so fast by the time we reach the library, you'd probably be done with your lunch.

Shun for a moment starred at the boy's food. Well, it looked good, smelled good also. But he wasn't hungry per se; plus he wasn't the type to nibble at the other's food. Therefore, he only raised his hand and delivered to the shorter boy a farfetched smile, shaking his head briefly in denial. Well, the following sentence made him chuckle a bit.

— "Gathering data"? A nerd slang? Really? Are you the type who spends most of your time playing games and watching "anime"? — Shunnosuke placed his hand in front of his mouth, trying to not sound as quizzical as his words would indicate. But as the boys would walk their way to the library under Kurosawa's guidance, the teenager couldn't help it. Normal people don't say they are "gathering data", unless they're programmers or some kind of computer freaks. Maybe Yuugi was that stereotypical type of person, isn't that funny? It's like an outcast character from a teen drama series came out and became a real person. Then again, he himself could be considered a stereotype to some... guess that can work both ways.

— ... — Shunnosuke was speechless. And offended. After cleaning his throat and suppressing his urge to not bitch on the other guy, he would only utter, in a tone that evinced his conceitedness to the point he even raised a finger with that purpose:  —  You're so totally wrong if you think I talk like that.

One single flight of stairs and they were done, landing in the first floor. The library wouldn't be too far from them. Just one corridor more and they'd be done.

— And among your so impressive talents, there isn't a "leave a good impression to someone else" option, right? Why, did you run out of enough attribute points to pick that ability? — Shunnosuke uttered in an equal mockery tone right after Yuugi ended his sentence. It was a rather funny situation, indeed, and despite the mutual exchange of subtle insults, Shunnosuke for once wasn't harboring any bad feelings for the other guy. It's almost as if he was "having fun" with that discreet clash. The end of the hallway they're venturing into would present, among a few doors, one with the "Library" signboard.  — We're there, finally. It's not exam season yet, I don't think many people hang around here that often. You wanted a quiet place, there's a quiet place. I guess that's when we part our ways from here, then? — Shunnosuke turned to the boy before going inside, opening a small, soft smile while doing so that had little to nothing of his usual condescending, holier-than-thou attitude.

As much as he wouldn't like to admit, Yuugi had a point in his saying. In all honesty, something Shun would relate to, although he wasn't a fan of the "show your worst" approach. Nevertheless, it's nice to find people who share the same thought as yours in a place where almost no one seems to care in first place. For a first, he had no response to another people's haughtiness.
And then, after they said their farewells, Shun stayed there in front of the door, watching Yuugi disappear from sight. What a funny (and rather interesting) person he was, in one second he acted all shy and blushing, and in the following moment they had enough intimacy to mock each other with no harsh feelings at all.

— ...What a jerk. — He concluded, rolling his eyes with a sarcastic smile. Well then, back to his own business. Shunnosuke still had business in mind to go back to, things that were more important than socializing with a newcomer, things he witnessed the last weekend that wouldn't stop bothering him for a while until he figured it out. And, after turning the door knob and finally entering the library, that's what he intended to do.