Delicate Hearts (A Yuri Story) Chapter 1

Chapter 1

"Nina! Don't forget your lunch!" Mother called to me, as I was making sure that I had everything ready for the first day of school.
"Mom!" I called back, frustrated, "I have it right- Ah!! W-where did I-?" I felt a light tap on my shoulder. I turned my head and saw Kimura holding my bento box up so I could see it.
"Chill out, Nina!" she chuckled, "I got your back.." she then softly kissed my cheek, which made me slightly blush. My mother always saw us kissing each other's cheek, thinking that it was just sisterly love.
"Do you have everything in the car already?" I asked, since we shared only a small red, box-shaped car.
"Yep! My bag, my own lunch, and now all we need is us," she replied.
"Good," I replied softly smiling. I went over to my mother and kissed her cheek, "bye mother!"
"Bye mom," Kimura kissed Mother's cheek as well and then jumped in the car.
My mother waved bye to us as she was getting her own things into her car, "bye girls! Have a nice day at school!" After we exchanged our good-byes, I got in the driver's seat and drove off to school with Kimura.
Today was the beginning of the second year (11th grade) of a new high school. New you may ask? Since Kimura is now literally part of our family, we decided to change to a public school since a private school for two is very expensive nowadays. We've never been to public school before, we were use to wearing uniform jackets, skirts, bows, and knee-high socks. Now we must adapt to choosing an outfit for everyday (good thing we did a lot of shopping during the summer!). I was never but Kimura was always there to comfort me. We finally pulled up into the parking lot. I took a deep breath and unbuckled my seat belt. Once I smelled the air of education outside my car, I knew that this was going to be a long year.
"ready?" Kimura asked, holding her back pack with one arm. I gave a confident nod and grabbed my own things. She took my free hand into hers and we walked through the front doors of the school.
It was very large and many students were present in the hallway, awaiting for the bells to ring. I remember passing the entrance exams that a woman told Kimura and I, 'on the first day of school, the bells will ring, indicating that you must go to the gym for a school assembly..' I pulled a small sheet of paper from my bag which had Kimura and my locker numbers.
"dang it.." Kimura said looking at the locker numbers, "we're not next to each other.."
"Well, we're not too far away from each other.." I said trying to be optimistic.
She shrugged and then said, "I guess so..let's go to your locker first." I nodded and we walked over to it. About two lockers away there was a guy wearing a sleeveless shirt (he probably tore the sleeves off himself) and expensive shades. His hair was dyed red and was very spiky. Kimura kept watch as I was storing my books into my locker.
"sorry it's taking me a while.." I apologized due to making sure my books were nicely placed (probably my OCD), "you can go to yours."
Kimura gave me an almost uncomfortable look and replied, "are you sure?"
I nodded in response, "I'll be alright.." Kimura walked over to her locker, which was on the other wall, 10 lockers away in correspondence with mine. She looked over at me and I looked over at her. We waved to each other with awkward smiles and I giggled at how silly we were.
Suddenly, a girl began walking my direction. She was tall, thin, and had long dark brunette hair. What made her tall were the black pumps she was wearing. She was pretty, yet looked a bit sour. She gave acknowledging nods and winks to other students in the hallway. I noticed Kimura looking at her, almost with a glare as the girl was walking closer to me. The girl stopped when she got to the guy a few lockers away from me. The two began to exchange kisses so Kimura continued carelessly sticking her books into her locker (she's not very organized).
The bell finally rung so all the students began making their way to the gym. Kimura and I remembered where it was since we've shadowed the school many times.
"Welcome to Nagasaki High School!" the adult speaker said, "my name is Matsumi-san and as many of you know, I am the principle. My main goal is to ensure that all my students will get a good education and choose your path in life! This year we have 5 new students, may they please walk up onto the gym floor?"
Kimura stood and took my hand, knowing that I'm not one to be the center of attention. I finally stood and we both walked out onto the gym floor. The other 3 students joined us and we stood in a line beside the principle. I was a bit shy, looking around at all the people looking back at us. I looked over at Kimura and she was as confident as ever.
"Let me introduce you to Choncho," Matsumi-san said, walking by a male who was a bit chubby, "Lucas," a male American exchange student, "Elma," a female, possibly from a middle eastern country, "Sayomi and Nina! Give them your Nagasaki High welcome!" and so the students in the bleachers began clapping, "we hope that you enjoy have a great year and that you will return for one more year!" She dismissed us and we went back to our seats.
The assembly lasted for about 45 minutes. We headed back to our lockers and gathered our things. We had 10 minutes to get to class yet that is only for the first week. I saw the girl stop by my locker, here's was the one next to mine. She grabbed a few books and then lightly closed the locker door. I noticed that she was waiting for me so I looked up at her after I was finished.
"um..hello.." I said in an unsure tone.
She gave a soft smile, "hello Nina.." her blue eyes were locked onto mine, "you're the new girl from the assembly correct?"
I nodded replying, "yes..yes I am.."
She softly giggled and said, "my name's Ayame, I just wanted to welcome you to the school personally.."
"oh, thanks," I replied, feeling slightly less shy. Next thing you know, Kimura is standing next to me, looking at Ayame.
"you must be Sayomi, yes?" Ayame said looking at Kimura with a curious brow.
"yeah.." she replied almost gruffly. I could sense that she was in a protective mode.
Ayame almost smirked and then looked back at me, "anyway..if you have trouble finding classes, or special places like..the library, feel free to ask me or my boyfriend.."
I nodded, "alright then."
Ayame giggled once more and then said, "see you later.." as she walked off.
"who is this chick?.." Kimura asked me.
I shrugged and said, "all I know is that her name's Ayame..oh! Look at the time! We should be heading to class!"
"Right!" Kimura replied, she helped gather my things and we rushed off to our classes.