Blue Eyes I First Saw

Chapter 29

If being stunning accompanies attention then, I'm not into it. I'd rather stay behind the bushes instead of drawing some attention. 

Some students at The University of Tokyo stare at me like I'm an unidentified object. It's uncomfortable and I don't want it. Maybe they are just staring because I'm still wearing my high school uniform and I look like a strange potato.

I'm near the main gate of Seikatu's university, waiting for him and hiding on the corner. This is where my parents work and it will be strange for them to see me here.

“Isn't she Professor Hiku Kanasimi's daughter?” someone gossips near me that I can clearly hear. She talks about my father and I shifted uncomfortably on my feet.

“Really? That's why she looks like the combination of her parents minus their confidence.” the other shrugged.

“I wonder if she's as intelligent as her parents.” 

“Maybe? Just look at Mr. Hiku and Mrs. Kata, of course the daughter has their excellence too.” I bit my lower lip at that.

People really look up to my parents like that. They are just the epitome of excellence for some and I just hope I can give justice to that as people expect the same of me as my parent's daughter. 

Excellence comes with grace. That's what my grandfather once told me when my parents had me. I'm the product of excellency and grace as per them. 

To me, I'm not. I'm just me. Like any other normal high school student. I was born to live not to please people and not to reach people's expectations of me. 

Zire and Seikatu exited the wide gate. Zire is grinning from ear-to-ear while looking at his phone and walking so calm, relaxed, and carefree. While, Seikatu is just so handsome— I mean he's on his serious face again, stoic as ever, a hand on his pocket, the other on his backpack's strap, walking with his feet not minding anyone around him.

Some students look at the two for minutes, Zire's confidence is oozing while I can't say if Seikatu is too or he didn't just have a care. 

While me, on the corner is contemplating whether to approach the two or not. Zire might tease me maliciously again like last night. I don't know but I'm more comfortable being with Seikatu because he doesn't care and teases me at all. He just let me. 

“Look. The two of the ten scholars.” the same girl who gossips earlier said. 

“Zire looks happy, maybe he aced something again? He's both smart and athletic, right?”

“He is but, Katu tops everything but well both of them are handsome.” the two giggled and I bit my lower lip.

Katu is Seikatu. That nickname is familiar to my ears, have I heard it somewhere? 

If the two have that reputation in this university then, I should just go home. 

I sighed. I'll just talk to Seikatu some other time. 

Walking on the contrary to Seikatu's track is a mistake. I slipped and sat on the ground drawing the attention of those who have seen and hurting my butt. 

“Holy sheep.” I whispered within my breath and sighed.

“Come.” someone gave his hand for me to go back on my feet. “Are you okay?”

I nodded and wiped the dirt on my skirt. “Yes. Thank you.” Heck, my butt hurts.

“Sure?”

I looked up and saw a college staring at me. I assume he's a Filipino based on his features. “Yes, thank you.” 

“There's dirt on your . . .” he trailed off and signaled my coat.

Wiping it with my bowed a bit, I'm so embarrassed. I'm sure people saw my fall and it's horrible. 

“Thank you again.” I smiled at the man and he flashed his smile at me and nodded.

“Be careful.” he reminded me before walking passed me. “Hey, Katu.” I heard him say behind me.

Not minding that Seikatu is behind me, I started walking to get away. I suddenly feel nervous now that Seikatu is just behind me. 

“Zyosei.” he called and my feet automatically stopped taking a step. Why does my name sound so pretty when he's saying it? And the ground is so hard here.

Seikatu came to me, I can smell him behind me and it tingles my skin. Then, he's hand carefully gripped my elbows for me to face him, where I bit my lower lip. 

What the heck is he going to do?!

My system is in panic.

Getting a handkerchief in his pocket, Seikatu started to wipe the dirt I missed on my jacket and skirt. 

I swear if he can hear the thump on my chest, I'll let this hard ground swallow me.

“Where does it hurt?” he asked seriously and focused on wiping the dirt.

None? It faded? How will it hurt if all I can feel is nervousness towards you? 

Seikatu looked at me straight in the eyes and frowned. He then holds my chin and pulls it down so slowly for my lower lip to be free from my teeth.

I gulped. Holy sheep.

His eyes stayed there for a bit before looking at me from head to toe. “Always look at your steps.” he said and stood up straight to go back to Zire who's grinning at us. 

I thought Zire left? 

The two walked again and I was just there standing. What the heck just happened?

Feeling some people's stare, I panicked and ran away to go home.

Why do I feel so fragile when Seikatu . . .did what he did? 

It feels like I'm a doll taken care of.What the fur?

I cleared my thoughts and sighed. Promise, I'll talk to him tomorrow.

My subconsciousness protested that I won't. This is my third attempt and I haven't told him a single word about his brother. All I do is panic! 

Souru, your brother is going crazy!

Tuesday came and I can still feel Seikatu's hand on my chin. 

He's hand is just hard to forget like his eyes. Still, I don't like him, just his eyes and maybe his hands too.

“Sei!” Kaizo called so I stopped and gave him a small smile. “There's a reunion later with the former Biology club members.” 

Kaizo stopped in front of me and I looked up to him. “Where will it be held?” 

“Outside the premises. It wasn't formal. It's just the former president of the club who organized a simple afternoon snack to share with.” Kaizo raised his brows at me. “You should come, you're the former secretary of the club.”

I clutched the hem of my jacket tighter. I may be in the former position but I don't feel like socializing. 

Kaizo clears his throat and chuckles. “I'll be there, I got you.” Then he playfully winked at me, making me chuckle.

“Fine. I'll go.” 

“So? Let's just go there together after class?”

“Okay. Thank you.” I smiled.

“No problem, Sei. See you.“ Kaizo tapped my shoulder first before he walked to his building.

I did too. A reunion can help me heal. Mrs. Kana said that I should let myself step out of my own bubble slowly.

Sooner or later, I'll be healed. I haven't experienced attacks since last week so I guess, it's for a change to be grateful for?

“Sei!” Faya squealed as I entered the room making our classmates look at me. “Are you coming to laters reunion?” she asked excitedly.

Placing my satchel on my chair, I turned to Faya and nodded. “Kaizo told me earlier about that and well, yeah.”

“Kaizo? The one from Narusawa?” I nodded again. “You two are close?” 

“Aren't you?” 

Faya shook and scratched the back of her head. “Not anymore because . . .it's awkward, you know . . .he's my former crush.” 

Right. She liked Kaizo way back in grade nine and ten. 

“But you're coming to the reunion?” I asked so hopefully. I'll be comfortable if she comes.

Faya's lips pouted and looked at me with a sorry expression. “I want to, but my aunt won't let me. She saw me with Zire yesterday and . . .” she shrugged it off.

I sighed. “I understand. How about you and Zire?” that made her smile back. Heck, my friend is whipped.

“We went to the streets of Fujinomiya and jesus! Mount Fuji is so pretty! We took a lot of pictures and I just know that it's his birth place like wow! He was born on the outskirts of Mount Fuji . . .” 

Faya's face is bright and happy as she tells me her day with Zire. It's just so refreshing to see your friend being happy.

“. . .we went to Meguro river too and it's so so beautiful! The Sakura blooms all over the place and the river reflects it's beauty! Isn't it romantic? It is! Zire said we can study there! Oh my gosh! Having Zire at that place is so so so so heart melting!”

I chuckled. Zire did a great job making Faya this happy and . . .insane. But true to be told, Hirakasi park is a romantic place to be at. Just strolling around some parks or streets is romantic.

Faya swatted my palm. “Yah! Don't be so unfair! You haven't told me about what's going on with you and Seikatu. All I know is that Zire always saw you in the place where Seikatu is.” she sighed. “Me and Zire are clearly seeing each other. My aunt even saw us but you?! Oh em gee! You're keeping your relationship with Seikatu.”

My pupils dilated at that. “No way. We're not into anything. I just know him and he knows me, that's it!” I defended myself. “No malice.”

“Uh? I doubt that! We setted you two on a date and Seikatu wasn't disappointed when you stood him up as if you told him prior to that!”

And where the heck does Faya get all that hypothesis? I shook my head. “It's not like that. We didn't talk often, we're just casual to each other.”

“The way you looked at each other isn't casual? Duh?” this woman is— whatever.

“That how we take a look to everyone—” 

“Oh no! No! It's definitely not! His eyes are laid on you when you're around! And oh no! Your eyes are so focused on him!”

“I'm not! His eyes are just so beautiful!” It's just that, right?

“Oh no! Zyosei Kanasimi, don't you dare lie to me. You like him!”

“I don't! I just talked to him because of his brother!” Holy sheep! I just hope Faya won't ask about Souru.

Faya frowned. “Brother? So it's his brother you like?”

“What the hell, Faya?! Of course not!” 

“So you like Seikatu, not his brother?” 

“Yes— what?! No! I don't like any of them. Case closed.” I took a deep breath.

Faya laughed loudly and sang in a very teasing tone. “Sei and Sei are sitting on the tree—”

“Shh!” 

Faya laughed at me. This woman. “You're blushing!” she announced, making everyone look at me. 

I shook my head and bury it on my desk. 

I don't like Seikatu! It's a sin! Souru is my brother!

My subconsciousness says brother in law. Holy fur! 

I don't like Seikatu and Souru won't be my brother in law. That's final! 

My Tuesday went on and Faya kept on teasing me everytime she had a chance. Kaizo went to my room when the last bell rang indicating that the classes were over. We went to Metro Tokyo for the afternoon snack we have.

“You went to Tokyo University yesterday?” Kaizo asked from nowhere.

He knew that? How come? “How did you know?” 

Kaizo shrugged. “A friend told me.”

“Okay.” Why would his friend tell him? I wanted to ask but I could feel a pair of eyes on me. 

I roamed my eyes around and saw Seikatu far from the street. I looked away and settled my eyes on my steps instead.

‘Always look at your steps.’ that line of him pops on my head making me stifle a smile.

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