Surprises [One-Shot]
Title: Surprises
Paring: Chinen Yuri x OC
Genre: Romance
Mero’s POV
Try and try until you succeed - That’s my motto. Ever since I was a kid, my parents would always tell me to try my best with everything, and if my best is not enough, then don’t give up until I succeed. Because of that I was able to do my best with everything. I’m not bragging but I was able to enter Hikari University. Yes, that prestigious university known for sending out ‘High Quality’ students, not to mention the low fees you have to pay every semester. It’s a perfect school for someone like me since I belong to a Not-Rich-Not-so-Poor-Family. Taking up Bachelor of Elementary Education major in English, I know this course will help me land a good job.
“Mero, Hurry up! Or else you’ll be late!” mom shouted knowing I have only 8 minutes until my class will start. “I’m leaving!” I answered hurriedly then I headed out. I was running since I have no time left. Hikari University is not that far from where I live but our professor for this subject is really time conscious and he does not accept students who will arrive in his classroom 1-minute before the time. Luckily, by the time I arrived, he was still not around. I placed my bag on the empty seat beside Kenji, we attended the same High School. I asked him whether our professor has already arrived to confirm if I was late or not, he said I was not yet late and that I made it on time.
Our professor didn’t attend our class that day. He instead sent someone to tell we would not have a class but he will give us a long quiz the next meeting. Man~ I always hated long quizzes! It was such a waste since his classes was the only class I have for the whole day.
“Let’s go to the mall?” said Sasaki
“I’m going to pack my things since I’m going home this weekend, so I’m gonna say no for now. Junko are you going?” said Naomi
“Yup! It’s still too early to go home. How about you Chiemi?” asked Junko.
“I’ll pass, I have an appointment today” she answered “How about you Mero?” she added.
“I’m on, I’ll go with both of you, I don’t have anything to do anyway” I answered. We don’t have to ask Kenji, he will go home straight today anyway since the championship game of his favorite volleyball team will be today.
So the three of us went to the mall, we had no money to buy many things. The three of us headed to the bookshop on the mall. I Love reading books of any genre. Books are cool, they take you to a whole new place and let you live there of a little while. I went to the Fiction section. Junko headed to the nearest section she could go into. She reads any kind of books while Sasaki went to the Manga section. After an hour of browsing books, my phone rang.
“Hello Uncle?” I answered while I was hurriedly walking outside the shop.
“Mero! Thank goodness you answered! I need your help!” said Uncle Jin the person on the other line. Uncle Jin is not an old dude but I loved to call him Uncle since he doesn’t like it.
“What Help?” I answered
“Can you bring my costume here in the studio, I forgot it at home, I need those in an hour, please?” he told me; actually Uncle Jin is a famous Idol and was once a member of the unit KAT-TUN. But because he married, he stopped being an Idol and became an actor. His wife is also the famous actress Kuroki Meisa.
“Sure! I’m free anyway!” I replied immediately, I loved going to the studio where I can watch how dramas and movies are made.
“Okey bring it at the JE building studio 37-C”
“Okey, bye” I said then hanged up. I told Junko and Sasaki that my uncle sent me to an errand. They knew who my uncle was and they agreed. I then went to uncle’s house, I told Meiri their house keeper about the costume, and then I headed straight to the JE Building. I was running because I was stuck in a traffic jam for about 20 minutes, uncle needs it in an hour. Studio 37-C at the 4th floor, since the elevator was full I chose to take the stairs. While running I bumped into someone, he was wearing a white leather jacket, and had a pink clip on his hair, he looked like a girl actually. “Hey! Watch where you’re going!!” I told him, and then ran towards the Studio.
“Uncle! Did I make it on time?” I asked Uncle
“Don’t call me Uncle, you sound like you’re talking to an old dude. Just on time, Thanks anyway! I’ll go and change!”
“Okay! Good luck on your shoot!” I told him. I then went to greet some of the staffs I knew. I asked if I could watch the filming of the drama, and promised not be a nuisance during the filming. After a while talking with the staff, one of staff used the megaphone to call the actor “Requesting Chinen-san, We are going to film in 5 minutes” then the actor came out, he was wearing a white leather jacket, he had a familiar face. I thought “Where have I seen him? Hmmm, let me think, hmmmm” then I remembered, I bumped into him earlier, and I admit, I was kinda rude that time, I can’t help it! I was in a hurry, besides I didn’t know he was an actor. I was nervous, what if he gets angry and won’t let me watch the filming because I of my rudeness. He met my eye and walked towards my way, now my heart is about to go out of my ribs. As he walked towards me, I noticed how good looking he was, though he was slightly short, his face was really cute, like a girl, and skin was perfect. I started to regret, if only I had been a little polite a while ago. He was getting closer and closer, my heart was pounding. He then said “I’m sorry for earlier” then bowed slightly.
“No! It’s me who should apologize. My words earlier were a bit rude” I told him, them bowed. I never expected him to be so good looking! Not to mention he was also a polite and kind person. He smiled at me and said “I’m sorry for what happened earlier. I’m Chinen, and you?” He handed his hand, asking me to shake his hand “Ah! I’m Tayuji Mero” I answered, I was still stunned, how could he still smile at me after what I told him earlier.
After shaking our hands, He started filming. I observe him act, he was good at acting, he really looked like a spoiled university student who just got into the rebellious stage. He was quite different a while ago. Man! How I love to make a film, but I know how tiring it is to make one. I checked the time, gosh! 4 hours have already passed and I’m still here standing idly watching the filming. I would love to stay but mom would definitely kill me, especially when she is about to leave tomorrow.
Mom will be leaving for America to earn us good amount of money, it is no joke to raise a college student like me. She will be living together with my Aunt Haruna. I will have to pack my things since I will be transferring from my here to Aunt Haruna’s vacation house which is 10-minute drive from my school. Aunt Haruna’s son, Genki moved out from that house yesterday and got a flight to America. Almost everyone in our family is moving to America, the only one left in here will be me. Yes, since father is working abroad, I guess you already know where, in America. Mother will just send me support every month and my aunt will pay me for being the caretaker of their house. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone, free house and appliances, plus I will be paid. If you think our family is rich, then you’re wrong, mom will just be working in America, yes, the same as dad.
When I arrived my mother’s luggage was already at the living room, she will be leaving home 3AM since her flight is at 4AM. Just thinking about her leaving home, my tears came rushing. I don’t want to cry but my tears won’t listen, they won’t stop falling from my eyes. Mom saw me crying so she hugged me and said “Don’t worry, I won’t be gone for long, it will be just two years Mero, 2 years” she said tearfully.
“How can 2 years be short mom?” I replied with tears
“You will be just fine, I will just Skype you every weekends, plus, we don’t have to rent this house since you will be living in my Sister’s house”
I sighed and said “Be careful there mom! I know you will miss me, just send my regards to Tomoya and everyone there okay?” I told her.
“Yes, I’ll be careful” she said “And one thing, you do miss your brother don’t you?” she added
“MOM!” I shouted with a smile, I know she was just teasing me since my brother and I often fought about little things. “I’m going to pack my things now, since I’m moving to a new house” I told my mom.
I then went to my room and started packing; I didn’t have that much luggage anyway since I will just bring my clothes, and some important things. After I packed my things, mom called and said dinner is already served. Though I don’t have the appetite to eat dinner, I need to eat dinner now since today’s dinner will be my last dinner with my mom. The next one will be in the next two years. I’ll probably eat dinner alone for the next two years.
I ate dinner with her, we had fun together.
After dinner, I cleaned up then went to bed. Time passed by in a blink of an eye, it was time for mom to go. We cried liters of tears, I couldn’t help but cry. I would surely miss mom. We bid goodbyes then she was off.
It was still early in the morning so I decided to transfer my things to my aunt’s house. I grabbed my things then went to my aunt’s house. When I arrived at my aunt’s house, I placed my things to my room. Her house was really big even though it didn’t have second storey, there were three bedrooms, a library, a big living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and one bathroom. I don’t know why but aunt only had one bathroom though her house can have five of them given that her house is really BIG. Her house was a mansion with complete appliances. She said she will pay for the electricity bills so I don’t have to worry.
It was already 7:00 AM when I finished cleaning. I was having breakfast when aunt called.
“Hi! Auntie!” I answered cheerfully.
“Oh, Mero-chan, I forgot to tell you, you have a housemate who will be living with you there. But don’t worry, I won’t send you out since that person isn’t always at home because of work. Is that okay with you?”
“It’s alright auntie, actually I’m a little delighted since this house is too big for me. I’m already a burden since I am freeloading here in your house”
“No! Don’t feel that way. Your cousin isn’t living there anymore so it’s fine. By the way, the name is Yuri, my best friend’s kid”
“Yuri? What I cute name. By the way auntie, I already cleaned your house and I’m currently having a breakfast”
“That’s good to hear Mero-chan! Okey, I need to go now. Bye!”
“Bye Auntie! And can I ask you to text me when mom arrives there?”
“Sure sweetie! I really need to go now, bye!” then she hung up.
I was happy to hear from Aunt that I will have a housemate. Yuri is her name, I bet she is a cute girl, her name is cute enough. I would want to draw things with her, cook with her and do things girls can do. I wish I could be friends with her.
I looked at the clock to check for the time, it was already 7:09. I still have a 7:30 class which is PE. I then took a shower then prepared for school.
I was the first person in our class to arrive school. It was the usual scenario since my PE class is not major, some of my classmates would choose to be late. Well not really all, since Sasaki is always the second one to arrive after me in this subject.
After my classes, I headed straight home. It was already 6:30 PM, and I still have to cook. Actually, though I may not look like it, but I can actually eat a meal for three persons. I love food and I’m not that slim though but I’m definitely not fat.
When I arrived home, I was surprised to see that the lights were already on. “ah! Yuri is here” I thought. When I went inside I saw a pair of shoes, but it was not a girl’s shoe. I then thought, “ah! So Yuri is a lesbian huh” I looked up but no one was around. Yuri must be busy, so I went to my room, put all my things, then decided to take a shower. I feel really sweaty and sticky right now, so I took a shower. After taking a shower, I covered myself with a white towel, then I carelessly opened the bathroom door not mindiang if anyone could see me. My eyes widened when I saw a guy, who looked twice surprised as I was.
“KYAAAAAAA!!!” I shrieked goodness! I’m just wearing a towel remember? “W-wh--who are y-you?? Wa-what are you doing here?” I asked nervously, what if he’s a robber? But wait his face seems familiar. Where have I seen this face?
“Whoah there chill, My name is Chinen Yuri and I suppose you’re Mero-chan Right? Tayuji Mero? We met yesterday this morning” he replied trying to calm me down
“Yuri? You’re YURI??!!”
“Yeah, you know me?”
“Uh, No. I thought Yuri is a girl’s, so I thought I would be living with a girl” I sighed, then I looked at his face and remembered what happened the yesterday. “Ah! You’re from yesterday right? You can call me Mero”
“Yes, but I will feel more comfortable if I call you Mero-chan” He then said blushing while looking away. I then asked myself why he was looking away. Ah! My get-up! I’m only wearing a mere towel! I then excused myself then changed. I wore a white colored extra big t-shirt and pink jogging pants. Then I went out again.
“Sorry for earlier, I forgot I was just wearing a towel” I apologized.
“Yeah, I was a little surprised with that also, by the way can I ask you something?”
“Depends, what is it?”
“Don’t tell anyone that I’m living here”
“Why?” I asked “Are you a criminal or something and you don’t want to get caught?” I added
“Just don’t tell anyone okay?”
“Oh sure, no problem” I told him then I went to the kitchen to cook something. I’m really hungry right now. After cooking I served the food.
“Chinen-san, you can eat it if you want” I asked him
“Thanks!”
“If you don’t mind, I want to ask you about something Chinen-san?” I asked
“Sure! What is it?” he replied
“You’re an artist right? So did you go to college?” she asked while smiling.
“I just graduated high school”
“So, when you we’re in high school, how did you balance your studies and work? You know, your work is something that goes up to late at night”
“I don’t know, all I thought was the fans, they really cheered for me back then”
“Wow, I feel like I’m a reporter” I said “So, that’s it from Chinen Yuri-san, This is Tayuji Mero” I said, trying to mimic a reporter
Chinen-san laughed, he told me I was funny. I was really happy, since I know he was a gentle person. Even though I was a little disappointed since I wanted to have a girl as a house mate but it’s a relief that it was Chinen-san. He looked like a girl so I think I can think of him as a girl.
That night I had trouble sleeping, maybe I was not that sleepy at all, or maybe it’s because my mind isn’t that familiar with this place. So I went to grab for a bite. You might find it strange but I would love to eat if I can’t sleep. It works perfectly for me.
I was eating with the lights off, you can only see my phone’s light since I feel peaceful eating alone with the lights off, it gives me a ‘homey’ feeling. After eating I was still not able to sleep, so I decided to watch the TV. I switched it on and surprisingly I saw Chinen-san’s CM in the television. He was singing together with some young guys, but honestly, among the young guys with him, he shone the brightest. I’m not being biased here, well kind of biased since he was the only one I knew from the group of guys with him. I’m not a kind of a girl who adores artists that much. Well, I just know some of the artist, but not as much as Sasaki knows, she’s a total fangirl. Suddenly, my vision became blurry and my eyelids became heavy. Unnoticed, I fell asleep with the TV on.
I woke up around 9:30 “Goodness! I fell asleep, but who turned the TV off?” I mumbled to myself.
“Good Morning! You like the sofa that much?” Chinen-san greeted
“Morning! I had a little trouble sleeping last night so I decided to grab a bite, and then watched the television”
“It was you last night? I thought it was a ghost. The lights were off and all I could hear was the spoon and fork. Thank goodness it was not a ghost. By the way I made a breakfast, want to eat?”
“Sure! I thought young artist like you don’t know how to cook” I told him then ate the egg omelet he cooked “Wow! It’s delicious!”
“Really? That makes me happy, don’t you have classes today?”
“Nope, our professor said he’s in a seminar. Since his class is the only class I have, so that makes me free for today”
“That’s great!! You se---“ he was about to say something, but he was interrupted when the doorbell rang.
“I’ll open it” I told him then went to open the door. I was surprised when I saw eight young boys who looked exactly like the guys from Chinen-san’s CM. Maybe they came to see Chinen-san.
“May I help you?” I asked
“Is this the house of Chinen Yuri?” asked the tall guy with a mole under his eye. I was kind of reluctant to answer their question since Chinen-san asked me not to tell anyone that he lives here. I was about to tell them that Chinen-san isn’t living here when Chinen-san appeared behind me wearing the apron he was wearing earlier and a pot holder in his hand. He excitedly said “Guys! What brought you here? Come on in”.
“Suzuki-san told us where you transferred so we decided to intrude” said the guy with the fang-like teeth as he and his company entered the room. I felt like I needed to go since I don’t know them. So I took a shower instead.
Yuri’s POV
I woke up early in the morning and noticed Mero-chan sleeping in the couch with the television on. I can’t help but smile, she looked like a helpless child with an innocent face. Her face never changed. It was the same face of the person I liked when I was a child. Mero and I were childhood playmates when I was living in my uncle’s house for a month. She was the first person I liked, since she was really kind. Kind enough to accept me as me and didn’t bully me since I looked like a girl. Seeing her helplessly sleeping and totally defenseless my heart started to beat so fast. I wanted to hug her tightly but before I could do something to her I turned the television off and decided to cook breakfast for both of us. I was still cooking when she woke up. I greeted then invited her to eat the egg omelet I cooked. I was happy when she praised me saying that the omelet was delicious. I finished cooking then we had a little chat but it was interrupted when the doorbell rang.
Mero-chan went to open the door when suddenly I heard Yuto’s voice. I went to check if it was him and to my surprise, it was not only him but he was with the other members. I greeted them then let them in while Mero went to take a shower.
“What brought you guys here?” I asked them again.
“Simple, to check the house that you’re staying at” said Ryosuke
“Yeah, we wanted to surprise you so we brought with us a cake” added Daiki
“Really?! That’s great!” I said
“But it seems like we’re the ones who were surprised” said Keito
“I thought you didn’t have a girlfriend” Kota said
“So? How was your night with her? Did something happen?” Kei teasingly said.
I can’t help but blush with Kei’s statement. I know what he’s thinking “Huh? What are you guys thinking? Mero-chan is my housemate. Nothing happened” I replied. Then suddenly I remembered the time when I saw her wearing just a mere towel, now my face is burning, I don’t know why but when I saw her, my heart was practically beating really fast. Maybe since that was the first time I saw a girl who’s not a family member of mine wearing just a towel, dripping wet, and fresh from shower
“Just a housemate? Then why are you so red?” Yuya told me, it was obvious, they we’re teasing me.
“Hey! Something happened! Your face says so!” said Yuto
“N-no, nothing really happened! I swear!” I tried to deny but my face betrayed me. I’m not really good with lies and stuff.
“You’re even cooking for her” Ryosuke said
“Eh?! This is just a coincidece” I told them
“If this is just a coincident then tell me why are you cooking food enough for two persons?” Hikaru shouted from the kitchen.
“Eh?! That’s rare for Yuri to cook for someone” Kei said then went to the kitchen
Now I’m totally embarrassed! I don’t even know why I cooked for her. I’m not the kind of guy who would cook for someone, but I don’t know what happened today that made me cook for her.
They continued to tease me with Mero-chan. While they we’re still teasing, Mero-chan came out from the bath, but this time she was not wearing a towel but wore a big white t-shirt with skull prints and a blue jogging pants. I was relieved; I thought she would be wearing just a towel again. Luckily she did not. The guys we’re staring at me in a different way, I know what they wanted they just want to be introduced so I called her.
“Uhm, Mero-chan these are my band mates. This is Ryosuke, Yuto, Daiki, Yuya, Kota, Kei, Hikaru, and Keito. And guys, her name is Tayuji Mero-san”
“Uhm, hello, I’m Tayuji Mero, nice to meet you” She said then bowed slightly. She looked really cute that made me stare at her the whole time she was introducing herself.
She then excused herself and went to her room.
Mero’s POV
I went to my room to listen music. I can’t watch TV since Chinen-san’s friends are in there so I decided to listen to music. I played a mellow love song on my phone that lulled me to sleep.
*KNOCK KNOCK* “Mero-chan? Are you okay?” I heard from the door. When I opened the door, I saw Chinen-san wearing a really worried face with an accessory of beaded sweats. “What’s wrong Chinen-san?” I asked
“You didn’t eat lunch so I was wondering if something happened” he said
“So it’s past lunch huh. That explains why my stomach is protesting. Sorry, I fell asleep.”
“Good, I cooked some food for you.” He told me then smiled
“Really? Thank God!”
We went to the dinner table and then I ate. After eating, we decided to watch cartoons, Tom and Jerry to be exact. I wasn’t expecting him to watch it since I thought he doesn’t like it. To my surprise he was the one laughing so hard every time Tom fails to catch Jerry. I don’t know but that time I remembered Yuu-kun, my friend when I was still a kid. Yuu-kun loves to watch Tom and Jerry and would always laugh the way Chinen-san is laughing right now.
After watching Tom and Jerry, I decided to cook for dinner. I think it’s my turn to cook for him since he was the one who made breakfast and lunch. After cooking I called him in for dinner. During dinner he told me “What’s the course you’re taking?”
“BEED English” I replied
“What’s that? I’m not quite familiar with that course”
“Oh, it’s Elementary Education”
“You like kids?” he asked
“Yes, I prefer to teach them than the High School Students. Unlike High School Students, Elementary Students are obedient, but they are quite handful to handle, specially the first graders”
“I guess you’re right. High Schoolers aren’t that obedient unlike elementary kids. Have you experienced observing a classroom?” he asked
“Yes, actually tomorrow I’m going to Tokinori Elementary to have my classroom observation”
“Really? Then that must mean you’re going to be a teacher tommorow”
“Yup, it’s going to be a tough day again”
“Will you be there for the whole day?” He asked
“The whole day..”
After eating dinner I washed the plates then took a shower. This time, I brought with me my clothes. I am not going out with just a mere towel, EVER AGAIN!
I finished showering and headed straight to my room then went to sleep.
I woke up 5:30 in the morning to cook breakfast and prepare for school. I’m going to Tokinori Elementary School today and I’m looking forward to see new sets of students. I prepared a boxed lunch for me and for Chinen-san. It’s safer to eat home-made boxed-lunch than the ones that are bought in a convenient store. I then prepared for school. When I got through with all the stuffs I need to do, I left a note saying “Chinen-san it’s up to you to bring that boxed-lunch with you to work or not. But it’s for you. It’s safer since I cooked it” on the table. Then off I go.
I met up with my classmates who are also assigned in this school then we headed straight to the principal’s office. The principal then told us the classes where we will be observing. I’m assigned to the fifth grade second section. When I entered the classroom, the teacher introduced me to her students then instructed me to sit at the back. As usual, I was nervous, what if these kids will not like me. But I just shrugged the idea off. Minutes later, all the teachers were called for an emergency meeting and gave me the task to supervise her pupils.
Yuri’s POV
I woke up around 7 in the morning and Mero’s not around anymore. I went to the table and saw a boxed lunch with a note saying “Chinen-san it’s up to you to bring that boxed-lunch with you to work or not. But it’s for you. It’s safer since I cooked it” together with the breakfast she cooked. Mero-chan is a great girl, she’s pretty, kind, and she’s a good cook. Of course I will bring it, just like what she said, home-made is better than the ones that are bought in a convenience store. After eating breakfast, I prepared myself for work.
When I arrived at my workplace as usual I was pretty early. We began the shooting; it continued for hours until finally, the director gave us a break.
During lunch break I was with other jump members. They were surprised since I don’t bring boxed lunch to the shooting locations.
“You two look like a couple” teased Kei
“Yeah, giving boxed lunches and stuff” added Ryosuke
They were teasing me again and this time Yuto pretended to be Mero “Uhm, Chinen-san please bring this boxed lunch with you. I made it with love” acting like a girl.
“How did you guys know that these were from Mero-chan?”
“You’re easy to read Yuri, it’s all written in your forehead. You were really looking forward to eat lunch today. So I thought there might be something about your lunch today.” Daiki said
It’s true that I was looking forward for today’s lunch. Slowly I opened the box hoping I would see a heart-shaped something in it, but there was none. Just as I was about to take a bite, Yuya entered the room. He arrived and said “Hey Yuri! Mero-chan is a teacher right?”
“I saw her just now, with a tall guy walking with her. They looked like a couple in a teacher’s uniform” He added
“She’s a student teacher, but how did you know?” I asked, I felt like my heart was being torn just hearing the word couple.
“I saw her just now. She’s at the school across this building, you can visit her since its still lunch break” he answered
Without any further adieu I rushed towards the school across the street and saw her with a guy. She was wearing a uniform for a teacher which really fitted her. She was laughing with the guy and they looked like a real couple. “Must be her boyfriend” I thought. I looked at them again but my heart was falling apart. What’s wrong with me? Mero isn’t even my girlfriend but why am I feeling this way? She was just my childhood friend whom I loved, I even promised to marry her when we we’re young. But that promise doesn’t count, we were still kids at that time.
The more I look at the both them, the more I want to go there and claim her mine. Before I knew it, I already went inside the school premises and headed towards their direction. Not caring if somebody could recognize me. Then I hugged her tightly and whispered “Mero-chan, it’s me Yuu-kun. Can I have a moment with you?”
“Sure” she said calmly
We then went to the back part of the building where we were shooting since no one goes there usually.
Mero’s POV
I was talking with Kenji when Chinen-san suddenly showed up out of nowhere wearing a really unexplainable face then hugged me suddenly. “Mero-chan, it’s me Yuu-kun. Can I have a moment with you?” he asked, “Sure” I replied calmly but deep inside of me I was really shocked, “Chinen-san is Yuu-kun? My first love? The man who was always in my dreams” this thoughts played inside my head during that moment. He was holding my hands while crossing the street. I can see some of the people recognize him, but he didn’t care.
He brought me to the building across the school then suddenly said “You remember our promise?” I was surprised. I remember them perfectly, he promised to marry me when we were young. “Yes, why?” I replied nervously. His face was really close to mine and his hands we’re holding tightly with mine. My heart was really close to exploding, I can’t take more of this. I can almost feel his breath and his eyes were staring intensely at me. “Can we still keep it? Can we not forget about it? Can you be mine just like before?” he said. Before I knew it, his lips met mine. My mind went blank and my body became numb. I was floating. For me, this was a dream come true. Our lips parted then he asked me again “Will you be mine? Forever?” With a smile on my face I said “Yes”
He hugged me again and this time I was lifted by him, I never thought that this man could carry me like that since he looked so girly. He smiled and kissed my forehead “You’ll be mine as long as I shall live, my Angel”