You're Pretending Too?!

Hi there! Here's a little something about me to start off with: 

I'm in the first year of high school, I have some friends, and I love cats! Also, I have a twin sister; her name's Ichiko Himejima and she looks just like me, with long black hair and black eyes, a fairly pretty face and a slender build. 

The main difference with which you can tell between me and my sis is the cute little ribbon on our head. She has a red one while I have a blue one.

Oh and I totally forgot to tell you my own name . 

My name's Ichika Himejima, and today I'll be going to school disguised as my sister. Why, you ask? Here's a short explanation:

She's sick. And she so happened to get a letter from some guy, a love letter (wink wink).If she takes a leave, she thinks that the guy would think it's because of him she didn't wanna come.

Yeah, so I have to fill in for her, and reject the guy. You must be wondering, what the heck was wrong with me to agree to such a ridiculous demand. Indeed, I'm also wondering why. She just had to look so pitiable and helpless... ugh. 

Anyways, I need to get ready now and get her hair ribbon, see ya later.

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As I made my way through to school, I looked up and saw a dull, cloudy atmosphere. Just the way I like. Though, It might rain, so.... Just as I was contemplating weather, I felt my right arm lock with someone. I looked to my side and down and saw her. 

A cute round face, a small height, a lob of white hair that reached her shoulder, and those big, round eyes looking up at me like a lost kitten. That was Anya, the sweetest and cutest little thing I've ever seen. She also happens to be my sister's bestie.

I looked back at her and smiled softly. 

"Hey"

She smiled back, and oh my she looked like a little angel! 

"Hey!"

"You look very cute today too"

She giggled. 

"Oh, thanks. But you've rarely called me that"

My sister, was she not treating her right?! This precious little girl, she needs to know she can make hearts race with a smile. 

"Haha, that's cause it's too obvious to be said."

She eyed me for a bit with those big eyes. I felt my face heating up a bit. She's one of the reasons I didn't protest too much in pretending as my sis. But the next second, my face heated up even more for a completely different reason. 

"Ichika?" 

How could she tell??I was internally panicking. I gathered my wits and gave a small laugh. 

"I'm Ichika? You can't tell us apart?"

She kept her eyes on me and laughed with me. 

"Sorry, I just had the thought, what if you were your sister pretending to be you."

"That's a silly thought. I couldn't convince her to pretend as me, anyway"

"I guess, you're right. You wouldn't lie to me, so I trust you"

I felt this sharp sting in my chest. I felt soooo guilty, she's so trusting and I'm just lying to her...I just need to get this day over with as soon as possible.

"Mhm"

We walked the rest of the way rather quietly. I was thinking, I need to act more like sis now that I'm her for today. She's a bit icy and straightforward, and a tad bit playful with close friends, while I'm more easy going in general. So I need to act all cold and unimpressed... ugh,I don't wanna... why did I agree to this...

I looked to my side and stole a glance at the little cutie. Welp, here's the reason why I agreed.I realized I was staring and quickly looked away, feeling my cheeks burning. Oh my gosh, I'm not supposed to be acting like this...

We reached the school, entered Ichiko's classroom and took our seats beside each other. A bunch of girls gathered around us. Damn, I knew sis is popular, but this...

Sis told me the descriptions of all her friends, though I mostly only remember Anya cause i already know her.I gotta act anyway.... 

"Hey Ichiko, did you really get another love letter?"One of the girls asked me.Rumors spread so fast, huh.

"Yeah, I did" They seemed elated. 

"So you gonna break another heart or what?"

Hmm, I would have said I'll politely decline, but my sis, she would be like:

"Of course, he asked me out so he should be prepared to be rejected."They giggled. I thought, what was so funny about it?

"But what if he's your type?" I turned my head and unexpectedly saw Anya was the one who asked.

"Oh well... um, I'm not looking for a relationship right now"

"But what if he's a catch? What if you regret it later?"

Why was Anya being so persistent?

"Well, I'll.. I'll know once I meet him."

Fortunately for me, the girls started narrating their own tales of love and rejections. I relaxed and sat back and listened to them with half a mind. Anya seemed to be a bit lost in thought too. 

"... oh, and then, that millionaire boy drove up to me and said 'Pretty girl, come with me or else I can't live, I promise it's different this time' and I thought, even if he's a playboy..." I wondered inwardly if they're discussing love life or just bullshit fantasies.

The teacher came and everyone shuffled to their seats. The class proceeded and I realized, study is boring whether I'm me or sister. Eventually, the whole class permeated with a quiet sense of relief when our lunch break came to. Except me, of course. 

I pulled out the letter and read it over. 

"Ichiko. You're a wonderful and beautiful girl and I can no longer deny these feelings I have for you. Every time I see your smile and it makes my heart race, and every time I see you sad, it takes away a piece of my soul. I know I may not be worthy, but I beg you, please give me a chance to confess my feelings properly. I'll be waiting, on the roof during lunch break, next Tuesday.

Sincerely Yours"

Hmm, it's not bad at all. Even quite romantic if you ask me. I would've considered giving him a chance but my sis said to reject no matter what and... it's not exactly my decision to make. 

I saw Anya slipping out and the other kids shuffling in and out, too. I couldn't have eaten with her anyway, but i felt a bit sad that she didn't even ask. Well, she must have something important to do too, I told myself. 

I made my way to the roof and steeled myself. I might have to be a bit harsh and I might not like it. I consoled myself with thoughts of Anya; we'll walk back together with our arms locked...I should treat her to some ice cream and maybe even sneak in a few headpats...

As the door stood before me, I shook my head and lightly patted my cheeks. This is no time to think all that, I have to focus. The door creaked and I walked out. 

He was right there standing a little further, and turned this way. I internally gasped. 

That was the guy I'm supposed to reject??

He was quite slender, as tall as me, and he had locks of white hair. And probably the most handsome face I've seen in this life. How the heck did I miss this kind of guy in this otherwise plain school??

I gathered my will and spoke. 

"Were you the one who gave me that letter?"

He came closer. The next thing I knew, he had me pinned to the wall and put a finger to my chin. 

"I want you, become mine."

It took me a few seconds to register what the heck he just did there. Then I just suddenly blushed wildly, unable to say anything. 

I recalled what sis once told me; she had a fantasy exactly like this, a guy who takes what he wants, pinning her to the wall and demanding her to be his. 

I tried to regain my wits and lost them again. I stared into his eyes and my heart felt like it should explode.I finally managed to think straight. Sis might like all this, but this is me. 

I lightly pulled his hands off and made some distance. 

"You're quite different than what the letter made me picture."

He smirked shamelessly.

"So what's your answer?"

I sighed and thought to myself. Sis did say to reject him, and I certainly want to. But he is indeed her type. I might feel conflicted, but I should put up with him for her. 

"I'll need some time to think. But you should-"

I cut myself mid sentence. I wanted to say you should keep your hands off me, but sis might not want that....

"I should what?"

".... forget it"

"So when can I expect an answer?"

"Give me a few days."

He smirked and tilted his head. I turned to get out of here as soon as possible, but I felt a hand grab my shoulder.

"Wait. I need you to know I really like you.I can't wait that long. "

He declared. I turned back and took a deep breath. 

"I understand. Please give me some time to think, I'm figuring out if I want to be in a relationship or not, and the other things I might have to compromise"

He caressed my cheek. He was being more touchy than I liked, and certainly too touchy for a stranger. But then, I thought, maybe if sis knows him, it's not that weird.

"You don't have to compromise on anything. I'll accept any terms on the relationship. If you want me dead, I'll even do that for you"

He smirked. This bastard.I certainly want you dead. 

I nodded and made my way off the roof before he could stop me again. I stopped on my way and entered an empty classroom to gather myself before going to class. This encounter was fairly draining to say the least. He might be handsome, but the arrogance of this guy...

Just as I was sympathizing with myself for having to deal with this, I heard the door creak. Oh shit. I quickly hid behind the crimson curtain. Fortunately it was big enough to hide me quite well. 

I quietly watched who entered making sure they couldn't see me at this angle. Lo and behold. It's this guy again. He's the source of all this trouble. Just get out soon so I can go and see my Anya. 

My eyes widened and I froze. I saw him take steps towards where I was hiding. My heart was beating wildly. I almost let out an audible sigh of relief as I saw him pull out some clothes from the corner and walk back. 

But now, I was now a bit confused. These clothes seemed like a girl's uniform. He plopped down on a seat and somehow fiddled with and undid his locks as they fell in a clear lob. He then proceeded to take off his shoes and a fair bit of his feet along with them and I thought that was wrong. He washed and rubbed his face a bit, and I felt his eyes are getting bigger. 

My jaw dropped. And then it dropped again.