Tongue Slip

It's Day Two of our school trip and good thing is that the weather is currently fair. The staged event for this time frame might just be executed perfectly.

"Looks like you are well prepared for this, Tanaka," said Suzuki.

"Hmph, of course," I replied. "Orienteering can be considered as one of my fortes."

I'll show this girl how I do things. For sure, she'll be amazed by my skill. Fufufu.

"Guess I'll rely on you, then," said Suzuki as she suddenly ties her hair.

W...Why am I blushing?! She's just doing a ponytail!

"Everyone, the objective is to completely collect five medals, one from each control points marked on your maps," said Satsuki-sensei. "The first ten pairs to make it back will receive a one-year free pass in the cafeteria, plus a grade of A in Physical Education, so do your best!"

Heard that? I need to get that annual free food pass in the cafeteria so I can save more money than usual! I can definitely buy parts for building my desktop computer!

"On your marks, get set go!" shouted Satsuki-sensei as he fired the starting pistol.

Suzuki and I started running seconds after sensei indicated the signal. N...Not changing the topic entirely but, s...she's wearing a shorter outdoor attire this time.

I mean, she's that jogging pants-type of girl when it comes to outdoor activities. With that, I...I can directly see her thighs! As a keen observer, hmm... yeah, a keen observer, okay?! She grew taller than she was last year, even a...at other parts.

W...Wait! Why am I even saying?! I...It's only natural, okay? There's this thing called puberty, yeah everything is scientific! There's nothing perverted about what I was thinking!

"Hey Tanaka, were you listening?" asked Suzuki.

Damn, I wasn't paying attention!

"Y...Yeah, what is it again?"

"I am suggesting that we should take this route to reach the waterfall cliff faster," said Suzuki.

"Isn't that the farthest route from the starting point?"

"Yeah, I thought that getting the farthest medal will ease the pressure for us in the latter time," said Suzuki.

I...If we did get the farthest one first, and the others already got the four medals, then we're doomed!

"Nah, I suggest that we should get the nearest ones first, so we are not the last place in the standing," I said. "Pretty good, isn't it?"

"Competitiveness has been really your trait, aren't you?" said Suzuki. "Fine, I'll go with your plan."

Huh? This is odd. There was no resistance at all. Hmm, she can definitely feel that I know what I'm doing. Behold, Suzuki!

"Look, Tanaka. The sky is so dark," said Suzuki.

"Oh no, it's starting to rain," I said. "Let's look for a shelter."

I forgot that the weather easily changes in the mountains! We're so close to finishing the race now, why does this have to happen?!

"Look, there's a log cabin out there. Let's stay for a while," said Suzuki.

"It really is pouring, possibly a severe thunderstorm," I said.

Wait, I knew this type of cabins. I saw this from Western horror movies!

"E...Erm, Suzuki, isn't this cabin a little weird?" I asked.

"Hmm? I don't see anything unusual here," said Suzuki.

"T...There might be cannibals around! Let's leave!" I shouted.

"You must be watching a lot of horror movies, aren't you?" asked Suzuki. "Chill out, these cabins are purposely for mountaineers. The staff knew that the weather here can quickly be altered."

"O...Oh..."

Eek, I freaked out quickly.

"Aah, my clothes are drenched in rainwater. This sucks," said Suzuki.

"M...Me, as well."

G...Gosh, goodness! I...I can see her... top undies!

"Pink..." I uttered.

"Pink?" asked Suzuki.

Crap, did I say it aloud?!

"P...Pink, oh, s-strawberries! I wonder why strawberry ice creams are pink when the fruit itself is often red. HAHAHA... HAHAHA..."

"Silly. Of course, they add milk and other ingredients," said Suzuki.

I almost got caught! I'm not peeking or what! I can see it from here! Hmm, she's wearing a bra now, eh? T...Talk about a growth spurt.

Argh!! What am I imagining?! This isn't the time for my hormones to go wild!

"Hey, Tanaka," called Suzuki. "Can you turn around for a while? I'm going to change."

"S...Sure, please take your time!"

Kyaah, a girl is actually changing behind me! T-This is the first time in my life history!

Suzuki without clothes... Hmm... TIME OUT! Stop fantasizing stuff! She's my rival, I shouldn't think like that!

T...Though, I'm curious! B...But, I shouldn't! Argh!! Morals, self!

She's taking so long, though. I hope she didn't pass out due to being exhausted.

W...Wait, did she actually pass out? B...But if she isn't, then I'll be nicknamed a peeping tom!

Argh! I need to make sure!

"I...I'm turning around..."

"Perv~" whispered Suzuki right into my ear.

"Waaah! You startled me!"

"Hahaha... Hmmm... So you were planning to look at me while changing, eh?" teased Suzuki.

My god, she's teasing me again.

"I'm not! I thought you passed out so I wanted to check on you!"

"Ah, I dropped my bag that's why," said Suzuki.

H...Heavens!

"That shirt you're wearing, have you bought it online?" I asked.

"Oh, yeah. How did you know?" replied Suzuki.

"I happen to see it when I was browsing on my phone," I said.

"It's cute, isn't it?" asked Suzuki. "The print quality of this panda sticker is topnotch. It is worth every penny!"

"I have to agree on that," I replied.

"Tanaka, about last night..." said Suzuki. "Why did you say it?"

"Last night...?"

Waaaah! I remember it! Oh yeah, why did I even say it?! T...That was extremely embarrassing! I wonder what's going on with my mind!

I have to address this smoothly!

"I...It's about time to be, you know, be vocally honest," I said.

"So, am I beautiful even now?" asked Suzuki.

Did she really need to ask it again?! She's messing with me!

"W...Well, yeah. Plus, your hairstyle makes you even look great! Jeez, you're probably looking for a scenario that you can tease me!"

T...This is tiring for my fragile heart!

"No, I'm actually about glad about it," said Suzuki. "I can't get your voice out of my mind when you said it."

E...Eh? W-What does that mean? D-Did I trigger a flag?!

"I...Idiot, don't say it like that," I said. "You'll give me the wrong idea."

"Well, I want you to get that wrong idea. Hihi," said Suzuki.

I-I can feel it. I'm blushing as she said it. Ugh!

"You said that you're being vocally honest..." said Suzuki.

She's always teasing me. Why is she doing it to me all the time?

"Let me ask you a question, then," said Suzuki.

She's playing with my feelings every time. Argh, damn it! I'm not sure what she's thinking. She's too unpredictable!

"Tanaka, do you have someone you like right now?" asked Suzuki.

Ugh, my mind is going nuts!

"Huh?! Of course it's you, idiot!" I uttered accidentally.

The ambiance of rain dropping heavily coincided with us staring at each other, shocked by what I just uttered.

"Eh...?" reacted Suzuki.