𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 - 𝐀. 𝐆𝐀𝐊𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐔𝐔

𝟭𝟬 :𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘

—monsters in the dark are calm
just don't tell mom

WAS YOUR FATHER EVER SCARED OF WHAT CHANGE WILL BRING? Was a question ringing in your head ever since you read the recent news article about him. A bank investment that made everyone in awe. You wouldn't say it was the same for the banks, though. They're undoubtedly worried about the details of this investment getting to the public. People might imitate this and leave the banks in such distress. But with an investment that will end up in billions of yen, Who wouldn't quiver?

You were currently sitting in the back of your limo. Your right leg laying on top of your left. The polished nails that matched the color of your eyes smoothly scrolled through your phone. Eyeing several articles about the [last name] family and Hyakkaou Academy.

"Hyakkaou Private Academy. Young kids playing puppeteer over our government?" The title said.

You scoffed at the article. Finding it quite evident that your academy will have to act up to find financial peace between you and the government. It is not surprising that these articles are missing a whole lot of important statements and information. Hell, the entire text was filled with mere assumptions. They just straight-up share information and never come up with a proper and accurate conclusion.

Fools. They make it so much easier to manipulate mankind.

Suddenly the divider between you and the driver of the limo was lowered. You jerked your head near the side, curious as to why the driver wanted your attention. He swallowed the fear forming beneath his throat and said.

"Where to next, [last name]-sama?" He asked while looking up at the limo's front mirror.

"Kunugigaoka High School," you declared before turning back your attention to your mobile phone.

"Very Well, [last name]-sama," he politely replied but getting cut off by the barrier rising once again.

You then squinted your eyes while gaping at the landscapes on the other side of the tinted window. Continuing the silent ride on the way to Gakushuu.

And after half an hour of easing boredom caused by mindless traffic, you finally arrived at the relatively small high school that was all too familiar to you. You see Gakushuu making his way to the limo. Slowly lowering the window, you were greeted with a surprised redhead.

"Fancy seeing you here," you teased.

"I should be the one saying that," Gakushuu sweatdropped. You let out a soft chuckle before neutralizing the locks placed on the doors.

"Get in, Gakushuu. I'll be your ride for today," you said with the most bright smile you can muster. Which, without fail, made the redhead in front of you cover half of his face.

"Ehhh? Why are you blushing? Is it because of your interpretation of my words?"

"No! Not at all!" He said with a high voice you never heard of before.

He sarcastically coughed before continuing: "I like your smile. You should smile more often."

Your ears and cheeks turned rosy cause of the sudden low tone Gakushuu used. No words came out of your mouth as you found it hard to reply to a heartfelt compliment.

"Ara Ara, Does the egotistical [first name] finally had nothing to say?"

"Shut up! Just get in already!" you shrieked while pointing at him.

He finally obeyed and went into the limo with a smirk tugging on his face. You moved even more to the right to give him his space and then settled down. Gakushuu turned his head to you, a questioning look painted on his delicate face.

"So, to what do I owe you after making you pick me up?" Gakushuu said.

"Nothing."

"I doubt that," he denied your reply.

"Do I need to have a reason to want a ride home with you?"

The Kunugigaoka student beside you stifled out a small chuckle. Before leaning unto the back of the leather seats.

"How was the meeting?" He questioned while getting a small drink of liquor in front of the both of you.

"I wanted to stab everyone," you replied before taking a sip of your own.

"Don't get blood on your dress. We have dinner reservations at seven."

"We do?" you questioned with your brows furrowed.

The both of you locked eye contact before he replied, "Apparently, they're from the Momobami clan."

"They? There will be two of them?" You queried, while he just nodded.

You sighed and tucked a part of your hair behind your ear. "Expect to gamble, Gakushuu."

"Me? Gamble?" he repeated. You took another shot of the liquor and locked eye contact with your lover.

"It would be fun, Shuu. Maybe then we can have another past time other than-"

There was a short pause before you continued: "that."

He loudly groaned in dissatisfaction. Gambling was something that his father has been bugging him about. Bragging every chance he gets of how much power your growing family gained from that illegal activity. In all honesty, Gakushuu never understood what's so thrilling about risking your whole life in something so unsure. Which means that he did not understand you at all.

"Oh, come on. A little gambling is fun when you're with me," you convinced Gakushuu.

Gakushuu looked at you with an unfathomable expression. His face mixing in both discomfort and analytical. 

"Fine," Gakushuu replied. His figure turned back to his original spot. His eyes closed and his hair disheveled.

"Good boy."