5 Troubling Past: First Day (1/2)

(P.S. This is Before the last chapter)

The bell rang, signaling the end of school.

Shirohana opened her shoe locker to find her daily love letters. She put them in her bag and changed into her outdoor shoes.

As she stepped out the building, she saw people whispering and making quick glances at her. Shirohana sighed.

*Josh has the whole school spreading what happened.Why is Josh still hung up on that...* Shirohana thought.

”Shirohana, wait up!” a girl's voice called out behind her. Shirohana turned around and saw Miki, her friend, running up to her.

”Miki!” Shirohana said, smiling. She was the only one that didn't get hung up with the whole incident between Josh and Karma. Shirohana felt a sort of comfort when Miki was there.

”Sorry for walking off without you. I just have so much on my mind,” Shirohana said apologetically.

”It's fine, it's fine!” Miki said cheerfully. ”Fill me in later if you want to talk about it, kay?” Shirohana smiled and nodded in agreement.

As they were walking, Miki blurted out.

”So... do you like Karma? You are overly kind to him.”

Shirohana blushed heavily.

”W-what?! I-It's not like that. He just saved me from a couple of incidents and I wanted to repay him, that's all,” Shirohana said bashfully. She covered her face in embarrassment.

”I'm just kidding,” Miki laughed. ”You are so cute when you are embarrassed.”

”Miki!” Shirohana said, with an angry pout.

”I'm sorry, haha!” Miki replied, laughing.

he two crossed the street and reached a three-way pathway.

”Well, I'm going this way,” Miki said. ”See you tomorrow, Shirohana!” Shirohana waved goodbye and the two parted ways.As Shirohana walked, she thought of the incident from today.

*Sigh. Josh still hasn't forgotten that day, huh?*

~7 years ago~

”Shirohana! Wake up! It's your first day of school!” Shirohana's mom shouted as she knocked on Shirohana's door.

”Ugh...” Shirohana groaned. ”I'm coming...”

Shirohana struggled against her tired state and got out of bed. She was pretty excited last night that she didn't really sleep too much.After she got dressed in her new school uniform, she dashed down the stairs. As she approached the kitchen, a sweet amora tickled her nose.

”Breakfast is ready, sweetie. I made pancakes to celebrate your first day of school,” Shirohana's mom said as she saw Shirohana enter the kitchen.

”Wow!” Shirohana shouted with joy at her favorite food. ”Thanks, Mom!”

”You're quite welcome, ” her mom replied, smiling.

Shirohana poured some maple syrup on the pancakes and took a bite. The taste was exhilarating. She quickly scoffed down her breakfast and headed for the door.

”Be careful on your way to school! Look both ways before crossing the street and don't talk to strangers!” Shirohana's mom said.

”I will, Mom!” Shirohana said, putting on her shoes. ”I'm off now!”

”Have a safe trip!” her mom yelled.

Shirohana closed the door and walked out the front gate. There, she found a boy waiting for her.

”H-hello, Shirohana!” the boy said nervously.

”Hello, Josh!” Shirohana said sweetly. ”It's the first day of school. Aren't you excited?”

”Y-ya! I am!” Josh said, smiling. The two walked side by side, talking about school and other things.

As they neared the school, a lot of fo students were there.

”Wow! There are so many people here! I hope I can make some friends!” Shirohana said innocently.

”I-I hope I can too, ” Josh said softly.

”You will! I will help you find friends!” Shirohana said, assuring Josh.

”T-Thanks..” Josh said quietly.

The school they were attending was StainFord Middle School. It was bustling with students. Gossip and laughter filled the air.

”Let's see... Our classroom is...Ah...Here it is!” Shirohana said as she opened the 1-A classroom door.