Author's Note:
Okay so, my teacher in English made a comment about this book and she suggested that I should use the pronoun "I" when pertaining to your POV. Goodluck!~~
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I sat down on my chair and slumped on it still thinking about those horrible dreams I had last night.
'Shouldn't have watched that scary movie!' My train of thoughts were interrupted when the teacher entered the room and discussed about the project. 'Another project I see.' Then I noticed something shiny beside me. I looked and felt horrified for a moment. Midorima was holding a sharp, as in sharp, scissors. Takao caught my look and started laughing out silently.
"Sh-Shin-chan! L-Look beside you! (First name)-chan is fidgeting because of your scissors! Hahahah!" He looked at me with those sharp eyes. I tried to stare back then he sighed and slowly put the scissors away.
"That was my lucky item nanodayo." He turned to Takao and said, "Will you shut up nanodayo?"
"S-Someone got scared b-because of your scissors! Hahahah!"
"Takao-kun! Is there any reason why you're laughing?" The teacher asked. I stifled a giggle out of my lips when Takao paled at the teacher's voice.
"Sorry sir, there was something weird over there. In a weird shape also!" He lied. I hid my face in sleeves and silently laughed. But it stopped when I saw Midorima crack a SMALL smile. It was in a thin line but there was a curve. It made me blush all of a sudden and hide back again in my chair.
"Okay, so for our project, I will have you guys do a project in pair. Your project will be about literature. Countries. You'll research about important facts about countries. It could be food, history, music etc."
The project this time was interesting so I listened intently as he explained what to do and who our partners will be. It was then that my name was called.
"(Last name) and Midorima. And last, Takao and Izumi." I looked back at Midorima and offered a small smile. He just nodded and we continued with the lesson. After another subject, it was break time. Midorima came to me and talked about the project.
"(Last name)-san, as much as possible, I want to finish this project soon and I know that you're capable nanodayo. I mean you're smart." I blushed at the comment but ushered him to continue.
"Where do you want to do the project?"
"Umm...Mine is fine."
He nodded and pulled his chair next to me. I grabbed my notebook and listed down the countries we could work on.
"T-These are all the c-countries I chose."
"Italy, Greece, China, Indonesia, England. These are all great. What country do you propose?" He asked. I smiled widely and chose Italy. I was rambling things about Italy that I didn't notice the smile on Midorima's face.
"Then their music is very jolly and—" I paused and blushed for a while. I haven't talked for this long and stiffly looked back at Midorima whose face showed amusement.
"I-I... I'm sorry for that but is that a good choice?" He nodded. The bell rang which meant that the break has ended. The next teacher talked about music but I kinda blanked out after the word Arias.
'He's weird. I mean, he's cold to others at some point and always says nanodayo but earlier, he just SMILED?' I opened my notebook and listened again.
~After class~
Finally, class was over and was time to go home. Midorima said that we'll start the project tomorrow so I still have time to research. I rounded up the corner when I suddenly heard a voice nearby. Not to be a bad girl but I just want to eavesdrop a little.
"Midorima-kun. I-I like you! Please become my boyfriend!" A girl with brown hair and blue eyes said. I was shocked that I almost ate some of my bleached blonde hair. I spit some out and stiffened at Midorima's answer.
"I don't have time for such useless things nanodayo. I'm sorry but I still have practice." He turned his back and left the girl crying.
'Ouch. That gotta hurt to be rejected huh. P-Plus he's tone was s-scary.'
~The next day~
We came home earlier than we thought and Midorima was allowed to go home early by the coach. To make it up for it, Midorima has to practice the whole day during the weekends. Ouch.
"I-Okay so... We decide to research some of part of their history then show them some of their products?"
"That's correct nanodayo."
We reached home and when I opened it, I was surprised by my big brother jumping on me.
"N-Nii-san? W-What are you doing here?" I tried to say as he rubbed his cheeks on me. "I came to see my little sister of course. Oh? Who's this scrawny one?" Eh!?
"Nii-san! Be courteous! This is Midorima Shintaro. I'm sorry about this. We're here for a project."
"Is that so?" He said then left to help mom. I sighed then offered a small smile at the green head.
We walked upstairs and that's when he noticed a room ajar from my own. I smiled and opened it. There was a piano in the middle, standing silently.
"It's been here for as long as I remember."
"Can I play some?"
I nodded and when he sat down and played, the music ran inside my head and filled me with calmness. The music ended and I was rendered speechless. It was an Italian song, a calm Italian song.
"That was great." I murmured. He stood up and looked at me. He said something that shocked me.
"When will you escape from that shell of you nanodayo? It's kinda annoying to have you whisper all the time and I can't hear you properly nanodayo."
I stood there still then he picked up his things and walked towards the door.
"Aren't you going to show me to your room?" I nodded and showed him to it. He sat down and opened his laptop, already researching. Wow, what a prick.
"Stop staring and start the work." Now I know why the girl cried earlier but instead of crying, I felt angry. I kept my passive and silent facade until my brother called me to get the snacks.
After the day, we were able to finish half of it. It was awkward and his insulting just increased for 3 days. It was then, while researching about their food, that I got so pissed.
"Will you stop being a scaredy cat (Las—" I slapped him.
"What the hell is your problem!? If I don't want to talk, I don't but if I want to, I will! So stop messing with me you dumbass!" He was shocked with my words and I was panting after all those shouting.
"You can talk after all." He said with a small smile. The same smile I saw days ago. I sighed and slumped down again. I faced the computer and read the ingredients. It's time for payback.
"I'm done with researching but we need some ingredients so you gotta help me." I pulled him out the room forcefully.
"Wait a minute nanoda—"
"Shut up and just come." I glared.
~After shopping~
I prepared the ingredients and started cooking my specialty. Meatball pasta with my favorite Parmesan cheese. After half an hour of cooking, the dish was served. He tasted it and finished it quicker than I thought.
"Wow, it's not visible that you're hungry. It doesn't show Midorima." He blushed lightly and wiped his mouth. He nodded and I smiled lightly. I sat down and told him a little about myself.
"I wasn't really timid you know and that was because I get constant comparing with my brother. Then there were horrible people who bully me as well. I guess your constant insulting brought out the real me. I've never been this free." I mouthed a silent thank you afterwards. He blushed and stuttered.
"I-It's not like I want to see your r-real self. I-It's just you're so timid and all nanodayo."
"Hoo... You really are a tsundere. Takao was right." From an embarrassing moment, it changed to a pissed of one.
"That Takao!" I sweatdropped and laughed lightly. This day was indeed a gift.
The next day came and we were to submit our project. The teacher complimented us and we got the highest grade. He smiled at me for real and I giggled. Takao saw this and constantly teased Midorima. I was blushing as well but I hid it well with my sleeves and laughed.
"Hahaha. What a tsundere." I said. Takao stopped and looked at me. After a short pause, he laughed as well and teased him. Midorima glared at us but I know that he was not angry.
After class, I rounded up the corner when I heard another confession. It was the same person, Midorima. The girl was once again rejected then he looked at me.
"Do you know why? Because that girl is here nanodayo." The girl walked out while I blushed and still. When the girl was out, Midorima gave me a small peck on the cheeks.
"I'll see you around (Last name)."
"Hey! Come back here! What do you mean by that!?"
=END=
*Extra*
"(First name)? What are you doing there nanodayo?" I looked back and closed my diary. Midorima stood outside my—no, our door. We're in college now and guess what, that story was 3 years ago! Hahaha!
"Nothing~ So what's for dinner?"
"Your favorite." He said. I smiled and pecked his lips lightly.
"Come on. I'm starving. Stop that blush Shin and let's eat."
"Sigh... Why did I fall for you again?"
"Because I'm me Shintaro." He smiled and kissed me passionately.