Requested by: ragingmaplesyrup

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"Th...Tha...Thank y-you..."

"I- uh- y-your voice...!"

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Tenko's POV

She was...a very intriguing person. Quiet, yes, but still a very intriguing person. Sometimes we'd see each other, and sometimes if I were lucky, she'd let me walk her to class. Those days would always be my favorites. She was just...so intriguing. 

I think one of the reasons why, is because she's so quiet. I don't mind, no, not at all! In fact, I think it adds on to how unique she was! She was so shy, so quiet, it makes me want to protect her from the world, have her in a little bubble with just her and I. Just the two of us in our own little world. Just the two of us. 

I mean, I don't even know her name... She never once told me. Heck, she's never even spoken a word to me! I sometimes wonder if she's mute, but from what I heard, she's not. One of her homeroom classmates told me that she's just incredibly shy. I mean- there was nothing wrong with her being shy or mute! It's just...sometimes I wonder...

If I'd ever be special enough to hear her voice...

(Ding)

Looking down at my phone, I see Himiko texting me. 

"Nyeh, Tenko...class is starting soon..."

My eyes widened. Crap...I forgot about homeroom... Quickly texting a reply, I shoved my phone into my bag and ran off into the direction of the classroom. 

Crap crap crap cra- 

A high pitched scream interrupted my mental cursing. 

"G-Give it back...!"

It was a female...

My eyes widened as I stopped running, spinning my head in the direction of the scream. 

"Jump for it then!"

It was a degenerate...

Anger burrowed in my chest as I completely forgot about class. I followed the sounds of the shouting and came across the back staircase. My eyes widened once I saw what was happening. 

There were two males, one blonde, one brunette. The blonde was dangling a brown backpack over the staircase, his fingers slowly lifting off the strap, increasing the risk of a fall. The brunette however, was holding a female by the arms, her arms bound behind her in a lock hold. 

The female...was her...

The girl that I found intriguing...

Without thinking, I rushed in and deliver a hard punch towards the brunette's cheek, careful not to hurt the female. He shouted curses in pain as he let go of the girl, holding his cheek as his nose bled. 

"Sh-Shit! What the fuck!" he cursed out. 

The girl looked shocked as she stepped back and pressed herself against the wall. Don't worry, I'll save you...

His blonde friend looked terrified as he clutched the bag towards his chest. 

"What the hell..." he mumbled.

I glared at him and readied my fist. 

"Hand the bag over and leave the maiden alone, unless you want to end up like your friend over there." I spat, glaring at him in pure anger. 

The blonde clenched his teeth and grabbed his friend's shoulder. 

"Tch... Not worth my time..." he mumbled, throwing the bag at the girl. 

She clumsily caught it, holding it tight against her chest. 

"Let's go get that nurse bitch to patch ya up..." the blonde mumbled, taking his friend with him. (I hate these anonymous characters so much)

The brunette grumbled and followed him, leaving the girl and I alone. 

I turned to her and extended my hand out. "Are you alright?" I asked, leaning down to her level. One glimpse at her face made my heart shatter. 

Her E/C eyes were full of translucent tears, each one sliding down her cheeks like rain on a window pane. Her face was red as she tried speaking, her voice cracking as she desperately tried to dry her eyes. 

My eyes widened. 

"H-Hey...are you-"

I got cut off by the girl running off, wiping her face with her sleeves as she exited the back staircase. 

I was alone. 

Did I...Did I scare her....?

Was she...scared of me...?

The bell rang, indicating that I was now late for class. I sighed and stood up straight, staring at the buzzing light of the staircase. I'm sorry...

--(After School...)--

I couldn't focus the entire day. All I could think of was the girl. Her teary face. Everything. All I knew was that I needed to protect her, to watch over her. 

Why did she run...?

My thoughts were interrupted with the sound of shouting and yelling. 

"You bitch! Look what you did!" 

It was the degenerate...

I clenched my fists and began running, anger fuming through my veins like pipes. 

"I-I'm s-sorry..." a meek voice replied. 

My running grew faster as I picked up the pace, realizing who it was. 

I will save you again...always...

My eyes widened once I turned the corner, seeing the two boys again. This time however, they had the young girl pinned against the wall, pulling on her hair like string. 

"You owe us one broken nose!" the blonde yelled, raising his fist. 

My eyes widened as I ran up to him, grabbing his fist and throwing him over. I watched as his face turned into fear as his back slammed against the floor. His brunette friend's eyes widened as he backed up. Most likely due to fear. I pinned the blonde down and held his arm against his back, glaring at him with the utmost pure hatred. 

"Don't you dare treat her like that..." I spat. 

I pressed his arm a bit further and heard a small crack, the blonde yelling out in pain. 

"A-Alright! Let me go!" he cried. 

I scoffed and got off him before I got in trouble. He ran out of the hallway, dragging his broken nosed friend with him. 

Exhaling, I turned to the girl. 

"Hey...Tenko is worried for you...are you okay?" I asked, extending my hand towards her once more. 

The girl started shaking, her legs giving out as she leaned against the wall, sliding down in tears. My eyes widened as I kneeled down in front of her, a worried expression plastered on my face. She was crying now, covering her face with her hands. 

She sobbed and grabbed my hand with both of her hands. A bright red blush appeared on my face, but I tried to fight it off. Now is not the right time, Tenko. 

She covered her face with her hair as she traced things on my hand. My eyes widened once I realized that she was writing things on my hand. Carefully, I started to decipher them. 

"I'm sorry..."

I was confused. "What are you sorry for?" I asked. 

The girl sobbed. "I'm sorry I put you in this mess..."

I was quick to shoot down that thought. "Y-You didn't put Tenko in any mess! Tenko wants to help you!" I exclaimed. 

For a moment, I thought I saw her blush. But I shook it off as her crying face. 

She sniffed and wiped her eyes, cracking a small, yet adorable smile. My heart began to race as I waited for what was to come. 

"Th...Tha...Thank y-you..."

I gasped a little as my face burned red. 

"I- uh- y-your voice...!"

I was beyond shocked. Her first words to me, were a thank you. 

She laughed nervously. It was angelic. 

"D-Do you...not like it...?" she asked, her voice cracking a bit. 

I waved my hands around in panic. 

"No no! Tenko thinks you have a beautiful voice! Angelic even! I-It's just that...you never spoke to Tenko..." I exclaimed in a fury of panic. 

She giggled and blushed a bit. 

"Well then...Tenko...if you w-wanted to know...m-my name is...S/O..."

I blushed even more if even possible. She had a very pretty name. 

"T-Tenko thinks your name is cute! P-Pretty even!" I spat out in my flustered shock. 

S/O chuckled into her wrist. 

"W-Well then...T-Tenko...if it's alright with you...will you walk with me...?" 

My face remained flustered as I nodded. 

"Yes! Tenko has to make sure none of those nasty degenerates hurt you again! Tenko will always protect you!" I declared, proudly standing up. 

She smiled. 

"I'm glad."

She stood up and grabbed my hand, leaning against my arm like couples do. 

My heart raced as we started walking, hand in hand-

Together. 

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