"Earth to Francis, Earth to Francis…"

"Huh?"

I looked up at Yao, who looked slightly annoyed. As I stared at him in confusion, I suddenly remembered. We were supposed to be discussing the best campaign strategy for Kiku. And by the looks of it, I spaced out… again…

"Aren't you paying attention?" Yao demanded angrily, tapping his pencil angrily on my head multiple times before I made him stop. Rubbing my head, I glared up at him. "Sorry…"

"'Sorry' won't win Kiku the campaign. Now give us your ideas for tomorrow. We need to make sure Kiku wins over everyone or at least 70% of the students here at Artesia. Any ideas?"

"Make an unforgettable performance?" he mumbled without thinking. Almost immediately, Kuro, Kiku's older twin brother, spoke up.

"Well! That's a great idea! And who better than me to make an unforgettable performance to help my little brother win the vice-president elections?"

Kiku turned deep red. "No thanks! Kuro-nii, you'll just embarrass yourself in front of everyone and chase away the voters. No thanks…"

Kuro just grinned. "I sense hesitation…. Is Kiku not sure of his most recent decision?"

Kiku shook his head, and then looked confused. After a while, he nodded. "I'm sure."

"Iie. I'm sure you're not. So, don't worry. I won't ruin your pretty image, Hikari."

"Okay…" Yao said, then turned to face us. "We need other methods of promoting Kiku apart from Kuro's performance and Feliciano's posters. Any ideas?"

Feliciano spoke up,. "Flags! We could turn some of the posters into flags and carry them around. That way we'll promote Kiku everywhere we go!"

I then spoke. "I could make some cupcakes… That might help win Kiku votes."

Yao nodded, obviously pleased. "I'll help you with that," he told me. Then he turned to Ivan. "I made you a new scarf that I want you to wear tomorrow."

"You did?" the Russian said, looking surprised. "Thank you, Yao-Yao!"

"Yup!" Yao said happily, pulling it out of his backpack. "It's to help promote Kiku's campaign!"

Ivan just stared at the scarf before hugging Yao. 'Don't worry, I'll wear it."

I wouldn't if I were you, Ivan…

"Okay! Flags, posters, performance, cupcakes, and a scarf. Anything else?"

"T-shirts?" grumbled Lovi, daring anyone to say 'no' with his eyes.

"Okay. Are they ready? We need them by tomorrow."

"Duh. Why else would I suggest them? I finished them yesterday."

"How many?"

"Enough for the whole school. Teachers and staff included."

Kiku turned a deeper shade of red. "You guys don't have to…"

I silenced him out as I pulled out my notebook and placed it on the table I was sitting at. "Nonsense, Kiku. We're your friends. We want you to succeed this year."

He smile and bowed politely to all of us. "Arigatou gozaimasu!"

All we did was laugh.

-Time skip-

I sighed as I dumped my bag on my desk. Gazing out the window, I collapsed on my bed and looked up at the ceiling. Dorms…ugh I hate them.

After making sure I hadn't forgotten anything, I took out my homework and began working on it. But I couldn't force myself to concentrate hard on it. I kept on thinking about that boy, Alfred. He had been on my mind when I spaced out at our very important meeting.

What was up with the bandage? Why would he wear one in the first place? Who was he, overall?

I slapped myself and pulled my hair until it hurt. What was so special about that stupid boy anyway? Why couldn't I stop thinking about him? Was it because I want to date him, or because I want to help him? But help him with what?

I finished up with my homework and put it away. After updating my mom about my day via phone, I decided to go out briefly. Maybe some fresh air will do me some good…

I heard laughter. Turning around, I spotted him.

Him? What is he doing here? And who's that next to him?

Trying not to make it obvious I was watching them, I walked, listening. From what I heard, the boy, Alfred was with this boy called Matthew. Were they going out? Could Matthew tell me about Alfred's cut wrist?

To my surprise, Matthew asked Alfred about it.

"Oh, this? I cut my wrist accidentally yesterday. It was a long one, too. No, I can't show it to you. The wind might irritate it."

As they passed me, I noticed that while Alfred was babbling his head off about some random junk, Matthew just gazed at him lovingly. Could he like him?

But… Why do I have a bad feeling it's a one-sided relationship?

-Time skip-

Failed at getting Alfred out of my head. It was hard. Something told me he had lied to Mat… (What was his name again? Mattie? Mat- Matthew?) Okay… He had lied to Matthew. I don't know why, but something tells me he's such a big fat liar when it comes to explaining his bandages.

After walking around campus, I made my way back to my dorm room. Along the way, I spotted Alfred, alone. I hid and quietly watched him. He was looking at his right wrist. To my surprise, he carefully removed part of the bandage. What he did next, I don't know, but I have a bad feeling about it.

When he re-wrapped the bandage around his wrist, it appeared to have fresh blood on it.

AN: Hello! This is the first time I do a 'Author Notes'. XD Okay... so liking it so far? I know, it doesn't seem to stick with Miku's song, does it? I'm making it longer since I really like this new project of mine.

Quick explanations:

Francis has short-term memory when it comes to people's faces, appearance, voice, name etc. He doesn't memorize people's names quickly and takes a while to memorize them.

No, Francis doesn't have any feelings for Alfred. It's Alfred's bandaged wrist that bothers him, considering Kiku's attempted suicide. So he has this feeling that Alfred is, in a way, attempting suicide, even though he hasn't put two and two together, yet. Sorry if I rose the hopes of all those who ship that pairing.

The brooder is on her way. It's not time for her to show up yet.

Kiku has run for vice-president office many time. It's just that he's so modest he usually let the other campaigners steal the glory. Not this year, though. Thanks to his totally awesome friends!

The reason I'm not making Kiku attempt suicide so many times is because of the plot line I made for the story. Sorry if you expected this story to be done in let's say, two or three chapters.

Yes, Matthew does like Alfred. ^-^