Sketching The Stars (Oshi no ko x male oc)

Chapter 18

Aqua strides down a dimly lit corridor with an impressive stack of books held tightly in his hands. His eyes are fixed on the titles of the books, lost in deep contemplation as he seems to be heading towards some important destination. The sound of his footsteps reverberates down the empty hallway, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Aqua had sent Astra away to meet his other twins as Kaoru Sensei required immediate assistance. As he walks in silence, he lets out a heavy sigh, lost in his thoughts.

He approached the staff room door with anticipation, his hand reaching for the doorknob. With a bit of effort, he managed to open it and was greeted by the bustling scene of teachers diligently focused on their respective tasks. Despite his entrance, not a single one of them seemed to take notice of his presence or break their concentration.

"Ah, Aqua-kun! Thank you so much for your assistance, I appreciate it. Sorry to have bothered you."

As Aqua entered the room, Kaoru Sensei greeted him with an apologetic smile. Aqua noticed that the teacher was in the midst of something, as he was putting away a book and reaching for an item on his desk. The desk itself was decorated quite nicely, with a beautiful bouquet adorning one end. Aqua wondered if this was a gift from one of Kaoru Sensei's former students.

As Aqua waited, he took a moment to observe his surroundings. The teacher's desk area was simple yet charming, with shelves of books lining the walls and a few potted plants on the table foot. But then, something caught his eyes -

A photo frame is situated on a shelf nearby. Aqua felt drawn to it and couldn't resist taking a closer look.

'Of course... he is who I thought...'

As he gazes at the picture frame, his mind wanders back to a fond memory of two men sharing a drink. The image triggers a wave of nostalgia as he recalls the warmth of their companionship and the joy they shared. His eyes linger on the photo, soaking in the details of the scene and reliving the emotions of that moment in time.

"Let's meet each other at the same place. No backing away this time."

"Hahahaha...of course!"

"I'm sorry...."

"Aqua-kun! Hoshino Aquamarine!"

Aqua is abruptly jolted out of his reverie by the sound of a voice calling out to him. He turns around to face his teacher, only to be met with a look of deep concern etched on his features. Aqua can't help but feel a sense of unease wash over him at the sight of his teacher's worried expression."Are you alright, Aqua-kun?"

"Ah...yes. Sorry... I've got lost in thought..."

"Is that so...? It's still early to daydream, Aqua-kun." When Kaoru notices Aqua frowning, he adjusts the atmosphere to a lighter and more cheerful mode. Aqua's attention was suddenly drawn to his teacher's hand, which was now outstretched towards him. It is now that he finally realizes the moment. As he looked closer, he saw a delicate and intricately wrapped candy, sitting there, as if inviting him to take it.

"Is this... For me?"

"Of course! As a treat. Thank you for helping me. Have some for Astra also." Kaoru had a pleasant smile on his face as he looked at Aqua.

His warm expression seemed to convey his affection for his student, and Aqua couldn't help but feel comforted by it. As they exchanged pleasantries, Aqua noticed that despite the passage of time, Kaoru had remained unchanged. There was something about his demeanor that was still as youthful and carefree as it had been when they were younger. When Kaoru offered him a candy, Aqua couldn't help but feel grateful. He took the sweet treat from his teacher's hand and thanked him for his kind gesture. It's no surprise that the student here seems to fall for his kindness.