A new school year meant out with the old and in with the new!

Meaning, seniors are gone and freshmen are coming in!!

Not too exciting, honestly. Nobody really cares.

That's what they all would normally say, at least.

However, this year, it was different. This year, it was more exciting. This year-

There was a cute first year joining PK High School!

Of course, this news spread like a plague. Everyone knew within the first few minutes of the school opening.

Asher had only caught wind of the so-called "angelic first year" when he was walking into his class.

"Hey, have you heard?!"

"Yeah, there's a cute first year a few halls down!"

"Let's go check her out!!"

'What a bunch of sickos...'

'Agreed.'

Asher shook his head as he dropped down into his seat beside Saiki, who was already present.

He turned to the pinkette. "G'morning, Saiki."

The other only nodded in response, which had the brunette huffing internally.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Mhm."

"Good, good... how long have you been here?"

"Not too long."

Asher sighed, leaning back in his seat. "Not feeling so talkative today, are you?"

"I'd just rather not talk in class."

"Right, even though class doesn't start for another 5 minutes.." The bigger male rolled his eyes softly.

Saiki glanced at him for a moment before sighing through his nose. "We'll have plenty of time to talk during lunch. Let me have my peace now."

That had Asher feeling much better. Said brunette nodded affirmatively before turning back to his own desk and doing whatever the hell before class started.

Lunchtime swang around pretty quickly. Asher was quick to gather his belongings, standing beside Saiki's desk as he waited for him to collect his things.

"Why are you so excited?.."

"Because, more time with Saiki!"

The pinkette pinched his eyebrows together in confusion before waving off.

The two walked out to the hall together only to run into a crowd surrounding a small female.

She sparkled just like Teruhashi, it hurt Asher's eyes.

"Imu, wanna have lunch together!?"

"No, have lunch with me!!"

"I already bought a lunch for you, Imu!!"

The blonde puckered her lips into about placing her hand under her chin. "Ohh man... I don't think I can choose who to have lunch with.. why make it so hard for me..."

Almost immediately, all of them backed away. "We apologize, Imu! No worries, you can spend this lunch thinking about it for next time!!"

Then they all scurried away.

"Huh..? Why are they so obsessed over her?" Asher muttered. Though, it was loud enough for the female of topic to hear, seeing as she turned to look at him and Saiki.

"Huh? Are you talking to me?" she gave a small smile.

Asher almost snarled in disgust. It felt so fake, just like Teruhashi but worse. "No," he spoke coldly, turning away and walking off. He held Saiki's wrist to make sure he kept up.

'Did.. did he just snarl at me!? AND WHAT WAS WITH THAT TONE?? NO WAY HE DID THAT TO ME!?? AM I NOT PRETTY ENOUGH?!'

Saiki almost felt relieved her "good looks" didn't make Asher swoon, or whatever. Of course, only because he didn't want to deal with a lovesick fool.

Even though Asher was already a lovesick fool, but there was a difference. A clear one.

Asher and Saiki had started spending more time with one another recently. The pink haired male hadn't even realized at first, but most of his time was primarily entertained by the presence of Asher as of recently.

Before, he would have dreaded being around someone so often. But now, that wasn't exactly the case.

Anyways, the two of them were casually going out for a stroll because its spring! Flowers are starting to bloom, and the weather is starting to feel nicer.

"ACHOO!"

Asher flinched as he turned to Saiki. "Are you okay?"

Saiki nodded. "Just allergies.."

'Allergies!? How could I do this to him!?? Making him walk out here when he has allergies.. dammit!'

'... huh?'

"Then, let's go home. You shouldn't be out here often if it's bothering your nose." Asher wrapped an arm around Saiki's, leading him in the direction of his own home.

"It's fine, I wanted to get ice cream."

"You mean you wanted me to get you ice cream?"

"Of course."

Asher snickered. "Well, we can have ice cream when we get to my house. I have coffee ice cream- it's so fucking good."

Saiki's mouth was already watering. "Fine."

As they walked along the pavement, Saiki would sniffle from time to time. He had to try his hardest to hold in his sneezes, not wanting to accidentally blow Asher away.

They got to the brunette's house, which had been empty for the time being.

"Go ahead and sit at the table, I'll get the stuff ready."

Saiki nodded, sitting down at the table. He silently watched Asher from behind as he (Asher) moved around the kitchen to grab bowls and spoons.

Then, he felt it.

A tickle in his nose.

His nose twitched lightly, and he stopped breathing for a moment to calm the urge. And as soon as he let his guard down and relaxed, a huge sneeze was released.

Asher heard a thud behind him and he quickly turned, spoon in hand. "Wha.. what the fuck happened?"

The table had been pushed away a few inches from Saiki, who had fallen backwards in his seat from the blow. The pinkette laid there for a second as Asher muffled his laughter.

Saiki slowly stood, starting to fix the table. "I have bad reflexes when I sneeze. Sorry, I guess.."

"No, no," Asher chuckled, "It's fine. Just.. be careful."

'It's hard to be careful with bad allergies like this, but okay.'

The entire day was spent with Asher and Saiki sneezing up a storm (and potentially wrecking the entire house).

Asher groaned, shifting around the couch as he slowly opened his eyes. "Fuck, man..."

He placed the bowl, which almost slipped out of his hand, onto the coffee table in front of him. As he went forward to do so, did he only realize there was someone beside him.

More specifically, Saiki.

Of course, Asher took his time to admire the beaut.

Usually his face looked drawn of any emotion, but now, when he's asleep... he looks at peace. So calm..

He slept in such a pretty manner, as well. Slow breathes going in and out through his mouth, seeing as his mouth was closed. His eyelids press down a few times before relaxing again.

Asher had subconsciously started grinning cheekily, carefully sliding the green glasses off of the other's face. He was also going to take off his hair clips as well, but... it was probably unnecessary. It's fine.

'I'll let him sleep for now.'

He wouldn't admit it, but he only chose to do so so he could be in the calm presence of Saiki for a little while longer.

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I like how I wrote this chapter. like, how I put everything together ig

anyways, yes.

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