I'm Nothing But A Side Character.

Chapter 7

In just a blink of an eye, the next morning came.

Sitting up from my bed, I put my glasses on and glance at the clock before sighing softly. 4:37, I couldn't sleep a wink last night. I kept thinking about what happened yesterday, wondering if I was too harsh to them.

After I blurted out sh*t, I ran away, dragging Shinrai-san before apologizing to the trouble I caused and then leaving him alone to hide.

AAAARGHH!!! JUST WHAT THE HECK WAS I THINKING?! I caused such a scene! I bet that what happened inside the library went all over the school by now!

Ugh, I don't actually care about what kinds of rumors spread as long as they don't get physical, but please just don't let there be idiots who'll actually speak to me about the whole event or else I might break.

Despite the uneasy feeling in my chest I still went on and continued my everyday routine although this day, I couldn't normally hold conversations because my mind was preoccupied.

Until finally...

Class is about to start.

As usual I came in first, all alone in the classroom. Just after I sat myself, I was quickly followed by the four male leads coming in to view with their shinning glory.

Trying my best to ignore their intense handsome stare, I buried my face in the book I'm holding trying to act calm and all.

Although, despite their 'I-wanna-say-something' stare, thankfully, they didn't say anything that could make things more awkward between all of us. And move into their usual seats at the back next to the window.

Soon enough the classroom was filled with students and all of them are staring at the male leads and I, telling me that basically all of our classmate knew something was going on. Heck, even Maxsteel is just staring at me intently and not greeting me with an insult like usual.

(A: Still Maxreel-- (￣ω￣;))

...This is so uncomfortable I want to cough up blood.

And then as always, the last ones to enter are the female lead, the villainess and our homeroom teacher of course.

"Nozo- I mean... Yashi-san. Please listen! I- I'm really so--"

"Please Igaiyu-san, not in the middle of class." I spoke, coldly brushing off the purple haired villainess.

Igaiyu didn't say anything but just drop into her usual seat looking dejected. Brian awkwardly coughed  before starting the class, trying to disperse the awkwardness lingering in the air.

(Timeskip)

"Yashi-san I have something to-"

"Yashi-san listen I-"

"YASHI-SAN CAN YOU PLEASE STOP RUNNING AWAY FROM ME?!" My speed walking suddenly turned into a full blown running because of the purple-haired girl chasing after me.

WHY IS SHE CHASING ME?! DOESN'T SHE GET THE HINT?! DO I REALLY HAVE TO SCREAM IT FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND?!

LEAVE ME ALOOOONEE!!!

"NOZOMU-SAAAAAAAANNN!!! Huff! I finally caught you!" Igaiyu exclaimed locking me in the wall between her arms. Both of us out of breath because of the chase.

"WHY ARE YOU RUNNING AWAY?!"

"YOU WERE CHASING ME!!"

"BUT WHY-"

"Stop." I said as I put a hand in front of her face, finally getting my breath back. "Please let me go I promise I won't run." I added in discomfort because of our extemely close position.

Igaiyu shook her head before looking at me with pure determination in her sharp cat-like eyes. "I can't until I say it."

No saying anything I coldly look at her telling her to speak up. Seeing my stone hard stare, Igaiyu release a nervous sigh, looking down on her perfectly polished shoes. "My maid told me that... If I did something wrong to a frie- someone I should apologize. That's why I want to say sorry Nozomu."

Slowly putting her hands down, the purple-haired girl look back at me with pure sadness in her sparkling blue eyes. But instead of saying anything I just looked at her, never changing the cold expression on my face.

Ignoring all the whispers and stares from the students, I walked forward looming over the smaller girl.

"Is that all?"

Many gasps echoed around because of my response, even Igaiyu was shocked at my indifference.

I could say that I am genuinely suprised by her apology, to think that the villainess would lower her pride to apologize to an extra like me. Mabye she really does see me as a friend.

But I can't have that. I've already experienced enough trouble. All I want is to go back to the peaceful days of being a nobody. To be seen and recognized by people, who would've thought that it'll be so damn troublesome?

Either way I don't want it. Not now, or ever again.

"I accept your apology Igaiyu-san. But please stop bothering me anymore."

I was about to make a run for it when a small hand suddenly stop me from walking any step away.

"Nozomu please let's start over again!"

IS THIS GIRL A MASOCHIST?!

How many times have I already pushed her?! Can't she understand anything?! I already showed it, and even said to not bother me anymore! WHY DO YOU EVEN-

"Nozomu please be my friend!" Igaiyu once again exclaimed. Her face is as red as a tomato because of the embarrassment, tears at the corner of her eyes but she never dared to let go of my hand.

Shocked, I couldn't do anything but stare with my mouth gaping at the prideful villainess as she literally beg me to stay by her side.

Seeing the tears about to fall in her eyes, I took her hand and dragged her away from the crowd. Stopping in a nearby empty corridor, I look back at her, glaring hard.

"What do you even want from me?!" I angrily shouted not knowing what to do about the situation.

"I don't have any connections or money! JEEZ!  You're supposed to get mad at me by now! Why are you even crying?!" Wiping her tears with my hand, I pinched the girl's cheecks mad that myself for not being hard enough to just leave her be.

"Ow that hurts!" Igaiyu screamed slapping my hand away and then rubbing her red cheeks.

"ARE A MASOCHIST?! How many times do I have to push you away?! I clearly showed that I don't want to do anything with you! Why do you even bother-"

"BECAUSE NOZOMU IS DIFFERENT!" I stopped when I saw her sudden outburst.

"Nozomu doesn't care about what I have! Not my status, fame, or money! Nozomu doesn't want any of that. I want to be your friend. I don't want to be seen because of what I have. Please, be my friend, please look at me as Hana."

I clench my teeth as I look the crying villainess. Was the so-called 'Queen of the Social Circles' always been this lonely?

To think that she was desperate for a true friend that she's even willing enough to let her pride down...

NO! Come on Nozomu!! GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF! You've already gone this far! Having a connection with any of them will just evoke the whole thing again!!

"Please don't push me away." Still glaring, I looked at the villainess as she tightly hold my hand.

NONONONONO- DON'T FALL FOR IT! DON'T-

"Fine. I won't push you away."