Bleach, Chapter 8: Not So Normal School Drama.

School drama in general is not so normal to Takibi or me. But I guess teasing people might be a good time waster, which is something I don't need right now.

The rest classes were really fast. I made sure to get the average score, though, so nobody would take any notice in both of us.

Takibi, of course, got a really bad score. But considering the fact that he lived for something like 100 years, he's really stupid.

He's the powerhouse of the team, though. For example, his best score would be on P.E.

Coincidently, that class is the next one: my least favorite.

"School is at it's almost end! The last thing we need to attend is PE!" Takibi grinned at me.

Well, now it's the time to start with the plan. I had everything already planned out; I thought of it during class. The class problems were actually really easy.

I would say and act like my parents died right before we went running, and that from then on I wouldn't run.

"I- sure." I looked down at the floor, smirking on the inside when Takibi frowned.

He patted my shoulder. "You okay?"

I looked up at him and smiled grimly. "Yeah, I guess."

My brain was really bored. I needed to think about something, so the best thing to do is plan something out and go along with it.

We walked to the track field and I slumped.

The teacher blew a golden whistle. "Students! Run 4 laps around the track field!" I looked around at the field. It was huge; I'd reckon about 2 miles per lap.

I don't regret lying. "Hey teacher! Can I…. not go into class?" I looked downcast.

She narrowed her eyes. "Why?"

"I sprained my ankle. And it hurts. Like a lot." I winced as I put my hand on my ankle. The teacher's eyes softened, much to my delight.

"Fine. You can sit out for today."

I nodded excitedly. Takibi narrowed his eyes, but didn't have the chance to talk to me as the teacher ordered everyone to run around the field.

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I walked to the Kurosaki clinic with Takibi on my right.

When we got to the house, Takibi suddenly pulled me into the guest's room labeled 'Guest Room' and closed the door. "Now you tell me exactly what happened during PE. What were you doing, cause I know that you weren't planning anything about that substitute Quincy."

I sighed. "Why do I need to tell you everything?"

"Because you're my partner in this mission and my best friend now."

I held back a little laugh. "This is exactly what? Two days on this mission and you proclaim me as your best friend?"

"Just tell me." His face turned serious.

"Fine." I crossed my arms. "My parents died when we were going to a track field. From then on, I didn't want to run ever again."

Takibi widened his eyes. "Really? I'm so sorry! I-I didn't mean too- I kind of-"

I just stood there, listening to him rambling.

But over the next few minutes that felt like eternity, I felt like I couldn't hold the secret in anymore. Otherwise, what would be the point? And he said that no trickery or deceiving is allowed in this mission, and I agreed.

"Fine. I lied. You are too naive."

He widened his eyes. "I made you tell the truth, but I didn't actually think you lied."

"You underestimate me."

Takibi frowned. "You shouldn't lie about things like that. What if your parents actually die?"

"They already did," I remarked, in a straight face.

"What?"

"They already did," I said again.

He sighed. "I'm sorry. But…" I raised an eyebrow.

"Revenge for lying to me. You have to tell me why you lied and how your parents actually died." He smirked.

I shrugged and nodded. Takibi seemed surprised I didn't care, but seriously, what's the point of thinking of the past?

"Fine. I'll tell you. I lied because I was bored and don't like PE-"

"I find that a lot like you. Your physical abilities are horrible."

"- and my parents…" I shifted uncomfortably. Even if I don't care, they're still my parents.

"At least you have a little emotion. For a second I thought you aren't capable of having any emotions." Takibi sighed. "Just tell me. I won't tell anybody."

I closed my eyes. "I was forced to. Controlled."

He raised an eyebrow. "To-" he suddenly realized the truth. "Oh."

But then he seemed to realize something. Something important. Something that I know that has to do with the people pursuing him, his enormous power. He was definitely hiding something from me.

So I decided to just straightforwardly ask. "Tell me."

He shook his head. "I can tell you a lot of things, just not this. Please don't try to persuade me."

"If I am your so-call-" He left.

I sighed. If he doesn't tell me, so what? One, I tried. Two, I'll find out in the future.

I thought about what he said, even the small details. "I guess maybe I should think about the actual mission…"