((Posted this on dA... almost forgot to post it here. *DOESN'T WANNA MAKE MY FANS ON HERE SAD*))
Friends? Not a single one. Family? Ignored by all. Others? Let's just say I'm on my own. I go by many names at school, and not a single person calls me by my real name. This life I'm living has been completely going downhill. I doubted that anything could change it, until that one day.
I sat in class, head down on the desk, ignored by others, like everyday that passed by. I never had any friends. Well, any real ones at least. I've been driven to many solutions to try and end this lonely world of mine, but i've always chickened out, on the hopes that something would save me. One day, much like any other, somehow changed the moment class started.
"Class," Our teacher began. I sat in the back, like I always have, and listened in on the announcement. "We have a new student today. I'd like to introduce Izaya. He'll be joining our class from now on."
I glanced up without any interest, but as soon as the new student stepped into the room, my eyes flashed with amazement. He was tall, handsome, and looked flawless. His hair was dark blue, almost black, and was tied back into a downwards ponytail. His eyes were were bright like sapphires. Wait. Why was I noticing these things? Looking around the room, I swear I could just hear all the girls in the class swoon over the new boy. Sighing, my hopes drowned underneath the other girls interests, knowing that I wouldn't have had a chance even if I tried. I brought my gaze back down onto the desk once again.
The teacher began to speak again. "I hope you all take care of Izaya, class." She 'hmm-ed' as she thought of where to place the new kid. "There is a free seat in the back next to Lily. You may take that one if you like." The boy quickly said 'Thank you', his voice was smooth and magical. I kept my gaze on the desk as the chair next to mine scooted back and Izaya took his seat.
The teacher stared the lesson for the day and I took out my notes and began to write. After several nagging minutes, i felt the sense of being watched. I glanced up from my notes over to the new kid. To my surprise, he was staring at me. More amazing, he didn't look away when I caught his eye. Instead, he smiled warmly at me.
"Hey, Lily." Izaya said, making my cheeks heat up for some reason. "I hope we can be friends." His smile widened to something more opening.
Flustering, I quickly buried all my attention into my schoolwork again. Thoughts rushed left and right through my mind. The main one insisted on poking at me over and over again. Someone has actually talked to me, and with a smile. Was this the small light of hope I've been waiting for?
The beginning of the day went by smoothly. Though I couldn't get the feeling of him watching me out of my head. Even though I knew my thoughts were correct in the beginning, everytime I glanced over at him, he was watching me. Studying me. Why did I feel like I knew this feeling?
Lunch quickly came and, as suspected, girls crowded around the new boy. I was practically pushed out of my desk with the amount of girls surrounding him. With a heavy sigh, i picked up my lunch box from my bag and started to walk towards the door to sit outside. Before leaving the room, I was curious on if he was still watching me. Briefly turning around, i took my chances and glanced at him. I was right. His attention was on the other girls. Figures. No one could have that much interest in someone like me for long. It would only be a matter of time before that crowd took away that interest.
Right before I finally left, Izaya met my gaze and flashed a smile. He looked like he wanted to try and follow, but had no way out. I flustered and quickly glided out of the room and out to my favorite hiding spot outside.
Climbing up the stairs to the roof of the school, i took my claimed spot at the far corner, away from any other comers that wanted to enjoy the day, or wanting to have a private place for other actions. Of course, I never drove anyone away, since my place was secluded, hidden, and out of view. That, or I was just so ignored that I seemed invisible to the others.
The door to the roof opened. I didn't bother to see who it was, since I knew that it didn't concern me anyways. It didn't take long for me to hear footsteps getting closer. I've know what happens next. Some guy comes over after seeing me for once, and asks me to leave so he can be alone with his girl. This time, that wasn't the case.
"Lily?"
I practically jumped up and dropped the juicebox that i held in my hand and was drinking from. I looked behind, and saw his flawless face and body standing right before me. I stared at him for several moments, looking him up and down. I could feel my cheeks heating up, so i shut my eyes tightly and starting muttering words to myself. "This is just a dream, Lily... The new kid is not standing in front of me and talking to me." A chuckle. Certainly not my own. Fearing the worst, i opened my eyes once more and saw that he was now sitting next to me, and closely.
"You're funny, Lily. Are you always like this?" His sapphire eyes met my amber gaze. In surprise, my stare quickly shifted to the floor.
"N-not exactly." I stuttered over the words. Not because he was a boy, and he was somehow getting to me by watching me and seeking me out, but because I go through my days staying silent anyways.
Izaya smiled warmly at me. "Hey! That's the first time i've heard you speak all day." He blinked and tilted his head. "You're a quiet one. I can tell from your voice."
"Well..." I sighed. I've never talked to anyone about my situation. Then again, i've never talked to anyone, period. Izaya is the first one to actually talk to me without insults. I didn't notice I was getting lost in thoughts again until Izaya spoke up.
"Are you okay? You seem... distant." I could hear it. His voice was filled with worry. A feeling I've never heard in someone's tone towards me. I slowly brought my stare back up to him. His smile turned into a more concerned expression.
I flusted, not knowing how to react. "A-ah...! I-I'm fine. I just, don't talk. To anyone. At all, really." I blinked as his head tilted again.
"No? Why not. You seem like such a nice girl." Izaya's warm, convincing smile returned. I could feel my cheeks heating up again. The beating of my chest quickened. I let my face stay hidden behind my black bangs.
I struggled to find words to respond. "Well... I'm not very well liked." My eyes stayed hiding so the hurt in them couldn't be seen. "I've never done anything though. But I've always been made fun of, insulted, abused. In the end, it all came to my looks, and how different I was." I fought to keep back tears forming in my eyes. The tears were stopped by some of my long hair moving away from me. I tilted my head up, showing my eyes, to see Izaya holding some of my hair in his hand.
He looked up when he noticed I was staring at him. "You're hair... It's originally white. Why did you dye it black?"
"B-because..." I paused. How did he know my hair was dyed? And further more... how did he know it was white? Did he notice my roots? No, that couldn't be possible. I just redyed my hair the other night, so my roots were once again black. I went through the possibilites until he released the hair he held.
"I'm sorry." Izaya said with a soft smile. "I shouldn't pry. But if I must say, I think you'd look a lot cuter with your original hair color." Just at that moment, two things happened. First, I felt like my heart exploded into something that was never there. I couldn't place my finger on what it was. Second, the bell rang, indicating that lunch was over. I scurried to pick up my lunch box and stand up. Before I could get passed Izaya, he took me by the arm. "Can I walk back to class with you, Lily?"
Did he... just ask to walk with me? It was bad enough that he was talking to me, but now wanting to be seen with me? No. I couldn't ruin a reputation like his already. "I-I'm sorry.." I said in almost a whisper. But he ignored me. His smile widened as he linked arms with me and started to led me to the stairs.
"Great! I know we'll become great friends!" He laughed as I flustered more and was dragged along.
The rest of the day was a blur. I can't remember anything. I know that after my persisting, he allowed me to re-enter the room seperate from him. I wouldn't have been able to handle the girls in the class being more abusive towards me just for being with the new attractive fling in the room. School ended, and I was back at home. Did the new boy- did Izaya walk with me back home, too? I honestly couldn't say. I just know that after today, my life was never the same again.
((enjooooy~))
