Father Revealed

Chapter 8

Soma walked towards the Polar Star Dorms while deep in thought, not only about the kiss he shared with Erina but the situation with a certain sempai. He stopped and looked at the sky above before letting out a sigh and continuing on his way home. 'I should probably talk to Isshiki-Senpai when I get back. I know he didn't mean any harm but I just wish he would have run it by me first.' Just as he had finished that thought he made it to the double doors of the dorm. Giving another sigh, he opened the door only to be greeted by excited faces.

Before anyone could ask any questions, Soma lifted his hand and said, "Sorry everyone. I would like to talk to Isshiki-senpai first before answering any of your questions. Would anyone know where he is?"

Everyone looked shocked but then nodded in understanding stepped out of the way and Ibusaki said, "He's on the roof, Soma."

Grinning in response along with a nod he made his way up the staircase and to the roof. Once at the door leading to the roof, he stopped and took a steadying breath before opening the door and walking out to meet his senpai. "Isshiki-senpai, can I talk to you?"

Without turning around, Isshiki replied, "I didn't think that you would come up here and meet me Soma-kun. I am glad though, since I need to talk to you as well. Before you say anything. I would like to say that I am sorry that I didn't come to you first to get your permission, before I went and told the Director who your father is. I didn't think that it would be that big of a deal." After this he turned towards his junior and took in his expression.

"You should have come to me first before going to the Director. Why would you go to him first? I don't mind if the Director knows, but I just didn't want the whole school to know. I didn't want to be treated any different if people knew who my father is and I didn't want to receive special treatment either. I wanted to be like it was here when you all found out, nothing changed; but I knew it wasn't going to be like that. Can you understand that?" Soma said while walking towards the balcony that his senpai was leaning on.

Giving the younger a pat on the arm, the older one smiled before saying, "I didn't think that it would affect you as much as it obviously did, or I would have discussed it with you first. I get your point about people treating you different, but you have been treated different ever since the entrance ceremony. I don't think it will change people's opinions of you as much as you think."

The two shared a silence before Soma nodded to himself. "I guess you have a point there, Senpai. My friends found out at the Festival and nothing changed, I don't know why I freaked out so bad. Haha." Rubbing the back of his head.

The two relaxed in the now enjoyable atmosphere before Isshiki broke it by saying, "Although, you should have seen Megumi-chan after the Festival. She was sooo mad, she wouldn't speak my name let alone talk to me. Remind me never to get on her bad side again."

Soma laughed, turning towards the other. "I can't imagine it, to be honest. Although she did seem upset when the Director came down and started with his questions. I didn't stay long after that, as you know."

"Again, I am sorry Soma-kun. I won't ever do something like that again. Now what is this I hear about a Shokugeki against your father?"

Laughing once again, Soma went on the explain the Shokugeki and how he finally got a win against his old man. The two stayed out there for more than an hour chatting before going inside to the others. The others were in the kitchen now, surrounding Soma's father listening intently while the other talked. Megumi was the only one that seen them enter, giving a hard look at her senpai and a little smile and wave to Soma. Soma smiled back and then nodded to her before bringing his attention to his father.

Soma stepped in and stopped the older Yukihira when he began on what happened after everyone had already left the arena. "Okay, dad that's enough. They don't need to know that part."

"Why are you blushing son!"

"Stop it, dad. I mean it."

"What you don't want to tell your dorm mates that you made out with Erina-chan after the match."

"Ugh, dad I swear. Why do you feel the need to embarrass me like that, can't I have a little peace."

Laughing Joichiro stood up and walked to his son, putting his hand on the other's shoulder before leaning in to whisper, "Sure you can, son. But don't forget to have a little fun along the way!" With that he was gone out the kitchen door not sparing his frozen son a second look.

Soma was frozen at his father's words, 'Was he giving me permission…..'

Shaking his head to clear the thought, Soma walked out of the room and to his room, leaving a stunned and confused group behind him.

The Next Day

Soma woke really early the next morning, yawning and running a hand through his hair the young man got out of bed and started his morning routine. As he finished he noticed how quiet the dorm was, he walked downstairs and into the kitchen. Grabbing a cup of coffee, the young man sat at the table and contemplated what had all happened this week. His mind rolling over everything, when Isshiki-senpai came in in his apron.

Isshiki looked over the young man once before going to get his own coffee and then sitting down across the table from said young man. "Soma-kun, what are you doing up this early?"

Soma was startled out of his revenue by the question and blinked his eyes at the person across from him. "I'm sorry, Isshiki-senpai. Ever since the Stagiaire period, I haven't been sleeping good. I don't know why. Are you the only one up?"

Isshiki smiled before taking a drink of his coffee, "It's alright, Soma-kun. I was also like that after the Stagiaire period. I am sure your not the only one to suffer from sleepless nights after that. Fumio-san is up and about somewhere. I was up tending the garden, and I think Megumi-chan will be up in a little bit. She was always a early riser." The two sat in silence for ten minutes before hearing footsteps on the stairs. The two waited for the new arrival to come into the kitchen. Fumio-san and Megumi-chan walked into the kitchen and not minding the two boys began working on breakfast.

As the hours ticked away, the rest of the residents woke and made their ways down to the kitchen to eat. Once everyone had gathered and ate the group, minus Fumio-san got ready to leave towards the school. Only then did Megumi-chan mention the fact that Soma-kun wasn't among them. The other's looked around but could not see the red-headed chef.

Isshiki spoke up then, "Soma-kun left about ten minutes ago. He said that he has something to do before school started, don't worry. All of you have the same first class, do you not? You will see him then. Hurry along or you will be late." Herding the group along towards the school.

With Soma

Soma brushed his hands on his pants after getting off his bike, before walking to the mansions door and knocking on it. To his surprise Alice opened the door.

Smiling cheekily at him the white-haired Nakiri said,m "If it's not Yukihira-kun. What can I do for you?"

Wiping his hands down his pants leg again, the nervous Soma said, "Alice, hey. Is Erina here? I wanted to take her to school if she would like?"

"Oh, really. Well just a minute while I ask her." She moved away from the door for a few minutes but then was back with a blushing Erina trailing behind her.

"Soma-kun, g..o..o..d morning.", Erina stuttered while trying to contain her blush.

Soma looked down in order to hide his own blush, but replied, "Good morning, Erina-chan."

"You two are so cute.", before she could say anymore Soma had rushed Erina to his bike and helped her get situated before hoping on himself and raced towards the school. "Well, that was quite rude. I will make them pay in class, I guess."

"Miss, I wish you would stop with that mischievous smile. You only cause people problems when you try and interfere." Replied a voice behind her, startling her.

"Ugh, Ryo. How can you be so rude?", slightly startled, Alice turned around and playfully hit her assistant.

Ryo stopped her, by grabbing ahold of her hands then bringing them to his mouth for a kiss on each knuckle, making the white-haired beauty blush and look down. He let the hands go and stepped back, but before he could go farther back than one step tiny white hands reached for him and drug him back in. The two were close that they locked eyes and didn't move or say a word until a slight cough and laugh brought them back to reality. The two looked around and seen not only Erina's aide but Alice's grandfather as well. The two blushed and broke apart, Alice straightening her skirt and Ryo stuffed his hands in his pockets.

"Sorry to interrupt but school will start soon, right?", the Director said with humor in his voice while looking one at a time at his granddaughter and her aide.

"Yes, grandfather we were on our way. I was just teasing Erina and Soma-kun a little before they left. We should be on our way, Ryo.", with a blush the white-haired beauty grabbed the other's arm and went to the car that neither noticed parked in the drive. "Oh, Hisako. Will you join us?"

"Yes, since I Erina-sama went with Soma-kun I will ride with you.", Turning towards the Director Hisako bowed before hurrying along the blushing couple. "Goodbye, Director."

Chuckling to himself the Director went back inside to wait until his car arrived to take him to the office.