#playxthexfool

          “Hm.” Makoto could feel a smile THREATENING to rip her face in half at the comment -- Would that be impolite? It was clearly upsetting Natsuki. Yet, the reaction was CUTE. (She dare not tell the pink-haired girl that -- Such a simple word to most, was a verbal slap in the face to the other). “Pathetic...Is not the word I would choose to describe it. Dangerous? Perhaps. I may need to wrap both of my arms around you, just to be on the safe side.” Student Council President did JUST THAT -- Sliding behind her friend & tangling toothpick arms around that thin waist to hold her up. “There we go.” Grin won the battle & broke her face in two.

          The other wore that very same look her big sis did -- DISAPPROVING. Only as far as Makoto could tell, this girl had EVEN LESS right to do so. At least Sae Niijima was a respected & hard working individual. Who was she? “I would appreciate it if you would stop looking at me that way.” Arms crossed, almost CHILDISHLY, & she huffed, “As if you would have known any better.” 

          “Hm.” Makoto’s IGNORANCE wouldn’t allow her to comprehend the emotional motivation behind their words -- Nor would her self-esteem allow the thought of someone actually “checking her out.” Pause to glance SHAMELESSLY over her bony shoulder in the other’s direction, they were quick to look away. Sign of GUILT. That much was true. “While they do look suspicious, it’s much more likely they were checking YOU out. You are way prettier than me, after all.” Confident smile at her conclusion.