Chapter 14

Their plan was flawless, ofcourse, and it worked. Except, Koro shrank into a ball and a protective shell was around him. It was impossible to hurt him in that figure. But, he can only come back to his original form after 24hours. And even if the students wanted to enjoy the night, their mood was just down.

Well, everyone was exhausted after working for a whole day but....some looked more sick than others.

Y/N looked at her blonde haired friend before her and asked, "Hey are you okay? Usually I'm the one who's tired after a whole day."

"Yeah..I don't know. I feel..sleepy," she replied.

"If you aren't feeling fine, then I think you should go and lie down. I'll bring down food for you."

"Thanks," she said and walked halfway. Y/N watched her sway in her feet and suddenly falling down. She rushed to her side and checked her temperature.

"What the heck..you're burning up. Did the water affect you this much?" she asked.

Her question was answered pretty soon as many other students started collapsing. Karasuma got a call from someone, and they realised that someone evil-minded was behind this. The medicine for the virus was with him. And the only way to get those was to do as the caller asked.

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Terribly exhausted from the night's events, the students slept until the afternoon of the next day. You can say that their mission was a success. The caller turned out to be Takaoka who wanted a rematch with Nagisa. The class returns to the hotel, finding their ill friends to be steadily recovering.

The next day, dressed in their PE uniforms, the students watched as Koro is sealed away under anti-sensei BBs and concrete, coordinated by Karasuma. After 24 hours were up, the concrete shattered in a colossal explosion. Although they question if it worked, the class already knew the answer as Koro, back in his normal form, landed behind them.

Oh he wasn't done yet. Koro suggested a test of courage to all the students.

"I feel like he's planning something," Y/N said.

Rio sighed and said, "Well whatever, what can we do about it though right? I'm sure it will be fun."

Koro took them near an ocean cave and said, "This ocean cavern is an ideal spot. I want everyone to walk through in boy-girl pairs."

"Oh god, I think I know what he's planning," Y/N said nervously and looked at Karma.

"Are you serious?" Rio exclaimed in realisation, watching her friend's face "This is perfect!"

As Koro started naming the pairs, Y/N held her breath waiting for her name. It was probably because of Rio but she was already waiting for her and Karma to be paired up. It was already a common knowledge among the students about how she felt and looked at him.

"Karma and Okuda," Koro said, "And finally, Y/N and Maehara."

Y/N's face visibly dulled. She hoped for Karma to be her partner. Not to mention the fact, that Karma was paired up with someone he himself mentioned to be likeable and of his taste. But she put up a smile on her face and decided to enjoy her day. It wasn't worth it to waste time on this island because of a stupid pairing.

"Hey, atleast I'm funnier than he is."

Y/N turned hearing the voice and laughed, "Oh yeah, I'm sure you are..." she whispered the next words, only for him to hear, "..with your dad jokes."

"Shh!" Maehara whispered, "You'll spill out my secret like this!"

Karma looked at the scenario before him. How she was laughing and whispering with Maehara. Did it not affect her even for a little bit? How they were not paired up together?

He shot up his hand and said, "I would like to change my partner with Maehara, Korosensei."

S-I-L-E-N-C-E.

There was complete silence for a moment before giggles started coming out. Oh, and along with a very enthusiastic Koro, who immediately approved the demand.

Karma looked at Y/N's direction. She was blushing and looked a bit shocked. He continued staring at her, and she finally smiled at him and looked away realising he wasn't going to stop anytime soon. His lips turned up into a smirk.

Oh it definitely affected her.

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They were walking in the cave holding a torch each.

"It's surprising how you aren't scared yet cherry," Karma said.

"Uh yeah, I'm more scared of insects than Korosensei to be honest," Y/N chuckled and moved forward, walking close to him, "Although, I don't mind protection."

Karma's face changed for a moment. "Ofcourse you don't mind," he muttered. His face looked...dark and something that she saw when he first arrived in their class.

"What?"

"Nothing," Karma said turning into his usual self, "So? Did you make any plans yet?"

"Oh um, no I didn't get the time but," Y/N blushed and said, "we can hang out and check out the island..together...if you want. I-I'll pay for the dinner."

"So you made dinner plans with me huh?" Karma said teasingly.

"You don't have to if you don't want," Y/N said and looked down at her path, "Uh..tell me something Karma. Why did you..change your partner?"

Karma looked at her face. Feeling observed Y/N quickly added, "I-I mean wouldn't this test be better with Okuda?"

"Because I wanted to spend time with you," Karma said smirking, "You are funny."

"Oh..," Y/N said in a small voice. It might not look like it but it took a lot of courage to ask him about it. Test, of courage indeed. And he just...answered it so casually. Ofcourse she hoped a bit more. She wanted more from him and as days passed she was turning..impatient.

"Hang on a second," Karma said flashing light in front of him, "Isn't this supposed to be a test of courage? Cause it's looking like the octopus had something else in mind."

Y/N sighed. Well not just him, she also had something else in mind.

"Oh it's twister!" Y/N exclaimed, "It's a lot fun though! Maybe he was planning for us to play and then give us a jumpscare in the middle?"

"Oh no," Karma smirked and then stared at her.

"W-What? What are you thinking?"

"Come on, connect the dots. You know his personality. You know what he's hoping to see us doing here cherry."

Y/N's face turned red. "I..uh, anyways then I think we should head back then."

"Really?" Karma said slowly stepping towards her as she backed off and hit the wall of the cave.

Y/N tried to put on a brave face and said, "H-Hey, just so you know, you can't scare me."

"I'm not planning to cherry," he dived in near her face hoping for a reaction. He hoped that she would close her eyes again. But...she didn't. She kept it open wide, curiously looking at him and...

..waiting for something to happen.

She wanted...a kiss..right?

He might be inexperienced but he wasn't dumb. He slowly brushed back the hairs falling on her face behind her ears and rubbed her face with his thumb.

"Others are already out you know," he said and moved back.

Y/N let out a breath she didn't know she was holding back. Well, she did feel a bit disappointed but...maybe she should've been more clear. He wouldn't do something without her consent. "Yeah..you're right. Let's go back."

As they started walking out of the cave, Karma started thinking. It was moving too fast. She was moving too fast. The timing has to be perfect. But that wasn't what worried him though.

What worried him is that in that very moment, even for just a second, he wanted to kiss her.