Rivals

Him...

3 Months ago-

(Ayako's POV)

It was another usual day at school, in fact, it wasn't.

I was rushing back to the classroom, carrying a pile of old files and papers with me.

It was the start of the new session, I was supposed to deliver the teacher with some resources.

I don't know why he required me to bring him so many junk papers.

The scene of the staff room was something like this...

"May I come in er, sir?" I said, trying to guess the gender of the person sitting on a swivel chair.

"Come in," Replied a weak, male voice.

I ushered myself into the office.

Well, you can call it an office.

I was desperately trying to not step on any documents. They were scattered all across the floor.

"Oh..." I mumbled, "Gimme a break."

Finally, when I reached his chair. . .

I saw a young boy of my age (16) leaning against the chair.

Through his heavy lashes beaded on his blue crystal eyes, he gazed at me solemnly.

Who was he?

What was he doing here?

"Um, are you a part of the student council?"

"Huh, me? No... But you can sure call me Jayden."

He offers his hand.

"I'm Ayako. It's a pleasure." I said, shaking hands.

I don't really love socializing often, maybe that was the reason why I felt so uneasy.

I just wanted to get out of the room, ASAP.

"Um, I was supposed to deliver these to Mr. Hoshiro."

I said, pointing towards the big pile of files kept on the table.

Suddenly, he looked at me with some concern.

But when I blinked my eyes, that look was gone. It felt as if nothing ever happened.

"Weird..." I muttered to myself.