Chapter 33

Next day at school, Danuja remained on her new routine.

So after she arrived at the school gate with Dad by her side she nodded at the gatekeeper before taking a seat on the pavement waiting. That was a part of her routine now, waiting for Kana big, grey and expensive looking car to arrive.

If she wasn't so proud with herself since Kana confession about her condition, Danuja would have been embarrassed by her scruffy appearance and the constant bruises or raw knuckles she owned.  But now she was so proud of her appearance around Kana that Danuja even let herself walk closer to her...among other things. 

'' Good morning Danuja-san!''  Kana gentle voice made her look up from Dad but before she could get up, Dad barreled into her side before stumbling his big, furred body towards Kana.  The beauty giggled before petting him gently, guiding her hands how he wanted  '' Good morning to you too, buddy.'' she said laughing before taking a step back at the sudden weight on her

'' Sit.''  Danuja commanded frowning amused at Dad who come at her side, sitting. She guided him to his spot a the shade before taking his water out and returning back to Kana

'' I told you to be careful with him.''  she chimed Kana slightly, the girl just smiling brighter waving her farewell at the giant dog  '' He doesn't know his own size.''

'' He is just a gentle giant. Very nice.''  Kana said making Danuja ears redden. She was a little more than proud by Dad behavior with Kana

Without another word Danuja took Kana school bag, swinging it over her shoulder before entering the building.  It took a surprisingly small amount of time for Kana to let her carry her things around.

And if Danuja was, in Mr. Touma words, a smug bastard than the only thing she could do was approve. Danuja was really smug for having this closeness with Kana.

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They were on the school rooftop when Kana asked her. Kana herself was covered in Danuja jacket because of the chilly wind while Danuja was dutifully feeding her candy. 

'' Huh?'' Danuja said when Kana was looking at her curious before she smiled gently and just the littlest bit amused. Danuja was a little too focused on her plush lips to catch her words the first time around.

'' I asked you where do you go for highschool?''  Kana repeated herself opening her mouth obediently when Danuja, frowning, pushed one of the candies in her mouth.

It wasn't like Danuja had an actual opinion on highschool or studies as a whole. School become interesting when Kana first stepped in her classroom. Some of her teachers were so surprised that her attendance was daily or that her grades were slightly better that they even singled her out after classes to talk with her.

But a highschool decision was useless to make. After all, according to her 'parents' papers she has an open spot in highschool made for her.

'' Still here, just a different building.''  Danuja shrugged letting her eyes trail on Kana slim fingers and nice looking nails  ''What about you? Do you return on homeschooling?''  she asked her mind already making plans just a little bit illegal. How big is the fine for sneaking into someone house? Does she get jail time for kidnapping?

'' I won't.''  Kana said breathing deeply looking down at herself before chuckling  '' Public schooling it's pretty good with me.'' she said teasingly knocking her shoulder on Danuja's.  It was a little awkward because of the height difference but they make do.

'' I don't think my father will care if I continue on this highschool as well.'' she said nodding towards the nearby building  before saying in a teasing, amused tone  '' It doesn't look like it has any good rooftop spots.''

It was true that the roof of the seniors building was different, looking more on a western side than anything else and there was a motive the senior students used old classrooms or abandoned club rooms for smoking or whatever deals they have.

'' Then you just need to find a new spot for us.''  Danuja said warmly, relaxed by Kana side enjoying the flush on the silver haired girl face before letting herself smile

The days were so much brighter   Danuja thought smiling, making theories with Kana about their future spot

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Maybe it was curiosity or just the niggling, uncomfortable feeling she got that entire day, but after Danuja finally returned home, still sweaty and light  headed from her night training, she stood in front of her father room for the first time in years.

Dad nudged her side making her blink slowly at him.

'' That does bring back memories huh?'' she asked the dog who just sticked silently to her side before she opened the door. Immediately a cloud of dust made them sneeze and cough  '' Fuck.''  she said, her voice cracking 

Cracking her head she stepped into the room, the place looking pathetic in Danuja teenage eyes. The small key, a small note with a four cipher number and the paper that said she has a spot ready for her in highschool, where still on the nightstand exactly where she left them. Danuja clearly remembers that heavy envelope filled with money that her younger self used foolishly in a month.

Her memories of that time were a little clouded.

Dad loud bark startled her making Danuja laugh

'' I know right? It's really shitty. ''  she said taking what she needed from the room, hesitating a brief moment before taking the key and the four cipher number as well, getting out of the room quickly. 

With the help of Dad, Danuja mood didn't go down any further till she throw herself on the couch and let herself relax before looking at the papers. She seat the key gently on the small, rickety table that stood awkwardly from Dad puppy years gnawing, before looking a the papers.

Dad whine startled her before she could read the first word. The weird, niggling feeling was still present.

'' I know.''  she said putting a hand on his head, letting him climb up on the couch, heavy head on her lap 

'' I feel weird too.''