I do NOT own Special A. Maki Minami does. :)

Hikari POV

Hikari! Hikari! I felt the floor shaking and trembling. I opened my eyes to see a blurry Akira jumping up and down on the foot of my mat. I groaned and flinched from the blinding sun rays, "Akira… go away…"

She nudged me, "My beautiful Hikari! Wake up! I made you breakfast!" I could imagine the feast she made, set up on my little dining table.

"Not now… it's too early. It's Saturday! No school." I muttered before I yanked my blanket over my aching head. I knew what she was going to do next. She was going to call Megumi. I heard her yell across the hall to Megumi. I jolted up from under my covers.

Megumi came in and opened her mouth. I waved my hands up frantically in the air, "Don't! I'm up! I'm up!" No matter what I said, it was going to happen. She was going to sing. I quickly lunged for the ear plugs that I kept on my night stand at all times. But, it was too late. The piercing sounds of her singing blew me off my feet and shattered my eardrums. I was now awake.

I pushed myself off my butt and walked in a daze into the dining room. I could smell the aroma of the French pastries and the different kinds of tea. I was like taking a stroll through France. I sat down next to Megumi on the floor and smiled, "Good morning. Thank you for making me breakfast. But, you know I can make it myself."

"Don't be like that my lovely Hikari!" Akira said as she pranced around the table to give me a tight hug. "I want you to be perfect for your first day of work!"

I laughed at her excitement, "I'm excited, but it's only a job at restaurant." Megumi scribbled on her white board, "You work too hard Hikari. Have fun and be careful!"

I nodded and took a sip of tea, "You know I don't like asking my parents for money and school tuition is so much. They live so far away too." I jumped up after I glanced at the clock. I was running late. I ran into my room to see an outfit that Akira neatly laid out for me to wear. I took a shower; put on the outfit and of course, it looked great, everything she put together was great. I ran my brush a couple times through my long, black, waste length hair.

I walked out and saw Akira and Megumi sitting at the table, Akira was hyper and chatting about what she would make for me when I come back. I couldn't help but smile at them when they had those smiles plastered on their faces. I walked up to them and gave each of them and hug and said, "Wish me luck. I'll see you guys tonight." I caught a glimpse of their huge, love-filled smiles before I walked out the door. I was lucky to have the two greatest people as my best friends.

When I arrived at the restaurant everyone was rushing to get things in place before it opened. I looked around, sort of confused until a green haired guy came up to me and bowed, then said, "You must be Hanazono Hikari-san. I'm Tsuji Ryuu and this is Yamamoto Jun. We all go to the same school." He motioned to the shy guy behind him. I recognized them; I wondered why they needed to work when they were so rich. I just shrugged it off.

I gave a smile, bowed and said, "Hello, you can call me Hikari. No need for honorifics. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. " Ryuu laughed, "Well, we'll be working together from now on, yoroshiku." I knew they would become great friends.

After everything was set up, I took my place at the front door to escort people to their table. It was a busy day. I thought it would be crowded at night. So many rich people! The next couple walked in and I put on my best smile and said, "Welcome to T Restaurant! Please follow me to your table."

I started walking but I only heard a ladies footsteps. I turned around to see the stunningly handsome man with shiny, tousled, brown hair just standing there. He looks familiar… He stared intensely at me with his brown eyes. Weird. I thought to myself. The girl with the pretty, pink hair nudged him and said, "Kei-kun? Are you coming?" He was Takishima Kei.

His face changed to an indifferent look, "Yes, of course." I sat them at a secluded booth because I thought they would want it and handed them menus. "I'll be right back to take your orders." The handsome boy said, "We can order now."

"Just one moment while I bring you a couple glasses of water." I quickly came back and said, "How can I help you."

The pink-haired girl replied, "I'll have the Kirikabu." I scribbled it down and turned to the man across from her. He captivated my eyes with his and said, "I'll have the same." I nodded quickly and turned, feeling the blush creep on to my face. What was wrong with me?

I stared at the ground and started walking to the kitchen, and then I knocked into a food cart and all the food and I fell into the Kei's lap. Just kill me now. I got up quickly and started wiping the food off of him, apologizing a million times. I looked up to see him chuckling to himself.

"What are you laughing at?" I said trying to keep my voice polite. His small smile disappeared from his face and turned indifferent again. "Nothing, Hanazono-san. Please get this cleaned up and I will have a talk with you after closing. That will be all." Did he know who I was? He got up and escorted the pink-haired girl out of the restaurant.

What did he mean? He's going to have a talk with me? By the time I finished cleaning up everyone was gone. I went to lock up and leave, but saw a light on in the office. Then, a voice came from the room, "Hanazono Hikari-san. I wouldn't dare think that you would be leaving after I told you I wanted to talk to you." What?

I walked into the room and there he was. I looked at the name plate on his table: Takishima Kei. He was my boss? "Come sit down. Hanazono-san." I sat down and laughed, "We're the same age you don't need to use honorifics with me." His facial expression change to what I thought looked like surprise, nut changed back immediately to one of coolness. He cleared his throat, "Well then, Hikari, You seemed to have had a little mishap today, didn't you?" I blushed, "I'm sorry, Takishima-san! It won't happen again."

He smirked, "Weren't you the one who requested no honorifics?" I gave a nervous smile, "I'm sorry….K-k-k…Takishima!" He looked at me and smirked, "Is there something wrong with my name?"

I blushed, "N-n-no…I can say it. K-k-kero kero." He raised an eyebrow, "Are you a frog?" I blushed harder, "K-k-kick!" He furrowed his brow, "What's the matter?" I couldn't take it anymore so I changed the subject, "So, is that all you wanted to talk about?"

He looked like he was thinking and then he said, "Of course, I would like to put you through waitress training. You obviously need it." I straightened up and said, "I'm sorry I messed up today. But, I truly don't think I need training."

"Oh? Then, perhaps you need language classes because you seem incapable of saying a one syllable name." He smiled with victory. Why couldn't I say it? Was I afraid of him? No, I won't lose to him! I know what I should do!

I told him, "I won't lose to you!" He looked at me, "Excuse me?" I pointed a finger at him and said, "I challenge you to a wrestling match!" He looked at me like he didn't understand, but I knew he just didn't want to lose!

"What are you say-"He tried to finish but I grabbed his hand and dragged him outside. I got my stance ready and warned him, "Just to let you know, my dad is a wrestling fanatic and he taught me everything I know. I have never lost! I'm number one at pro-wrestling." He just stared at me. Scared? I charged at him. "You can't be serious." he said incredulously. I was about to unleash my pro-wrestling strength on him, but something happened.

I ran up and threw my arms up. He didn't move: he was just standing there with a confident smirk. I was about to make contact but in a swift movement, I was on my back laying on the ground. I blinked twice. I couldn't believe what happened. I lost? I looked up to him and he asked, "Are you sure you're number one, Ni-san?" I was in shock. I stood up and had a proud grin on my face, "I've decided! You are my new life rival! And Don't Call Me NI-SAN!"