What a weird man

I finished up my studies and headed back to school. I hope I don't stink too much. Maybe one day of not showering no one will notice. I got to class later than usual and set up my desk. Almost everyone was already present. A couple of minutes before the bell I got a call.

"Shimizu, I found you an apartment, you'll be living there now. I'm too busy for now so I can't pick you up. Soon though, so wait for me. I'll send you the address. Don't contact me. Bye." Shimizu wasn't able to even squeeze one word in, his dad immediately hung up. Right after that, the bell rang and Shimizu, at this point, unfazed, walked to class.

After class Shimizu got scolded by teachers for not wearing the uniform. Once he said that he lost it, they just demanded he buys a new one. Well great, another expense I will need to cover. I better hurry to that convenience store. At least it's a good thing Kotaro is quitting his job so I will be able to take his position.

Shimizu was thinking to himself before his thoughts were interrupted by the same girls from yesterday.

"She just texted me that some other hot guy is in front of our school! We have to take a look. Let's run, girls." I shouldn't expect anything anymore. At least he did call me today. But maybe he came to drive me there… I better not get my hopes up.

Kotaro ran into the classroom. "Shimizu, some older guy is looking for you in front of the school. I thought you said your dad left you hah."

He did come for me! Shimizu got excited. Filled up his bag and ran out of school.

It was a well-dressed man in what looked like an expensive suit. He had black unkempt hair. The man was standing leaning on an expensive car, one Shimizu dreamt of having one day.

The man appeared to be holding something. As Shimizu approached closer he realized.

"It's my uniform." He mumbled snatching the jacket from a fierce-looking man.

"You're Shimizu Suzuki right?" The man asked, grabbing the boy's wrist. "Let's go, I will give you a ride. My name is Takase. Hirahi Takase."

Shimizu's eyebrows furrowed. What does he want from me? "Leave me alone you perv!" I can't be late for my job interview. Shimizu slapped the man and ran off, snatching Kotaro from the crowd.

"Kuro, get inside the car! We're following him. I am not letting this guy get away so easily." Hirahi said getting into the car.

Well, maybe today isn't so bad. Shimizu thought, walking out of the store. He landed himself an interview tomorrow. Shimizu was walking out of the convenience store until he noticed a car. It seemed strangely familiar. The man he saw in front of Shimizu's school got out. Shimizu immediately backed away. He was shocked. It's the same pervert again. He thought. What does he want now? The man carefully approached him, not coming too close, keeping a safe distance.

"I just want to talk to you, let's go out for dinner. It's on me." Shimizu didn't hear the words, he just heard his raspy voice.

Shimizu couldn't believe he found a man's voice attractive. He repeated the same sentence the man said in his head multiple times after a couple of tries Shimizu understood what the man wanted. Just hearing the man's voice put Shimizu at ease, he was not frightened anymore, for some reason he wanted to trust him.

"All right let's go but don't forget it's your treat," Shimizu said while unknowingly smiling at the man.

Shimizu got into the man's car and they drove off.

The restaurant was high class. Shimizu got embarrassed because he was wearing his high school uniform. The people around him wore all high-class clothing like suits and dinner gowns. It looked like quite a populated place. Shimizu got closer to the man, unable to avoid others' gazes upon him. To Shimizu's surprise, they went to the other room. It was nice, The waiter came around handing us the menus. He addressed the man. "Mr. Hirahi. I'm glad to see you here after a while. Where have you been?"

The man didn't answer. He grabbed the menu out of the waiter's hand and looked at Shimizu. "Get whatever you want this place isn't closing for the night so we have plenty of time." The waiter just glared at Shimizu and stormed out of the room.

Shimizu was excited because this was his first time in such a fancy restaurant.

"You see I am not a pervert… I just wanted to thank you for the jacket and apologize for what happened last night." Hirahi said, bowing his head. "Here is my card. If you ever need anything give me a call."

Shimizu didn't say anything, just took the card and nodded.

The food here is amazing. Shimizu thought, happily munching on a chicken breast with wine sauce. He took his eyes off the food and glanced at the man in front of him. He hasn't even touched the food in front of him. Hirahi was looking intensely at how Shimizu was eating. He took out the card he gave and read the name on it. Hirahi Takase. "Thank you for the food Mr. Hirahi… sir." Shimizu stumbled on his words trying to sound polite. Better not get on his bad side, maybe he'll even make me pay for the food. There was a slight smile on Hirahi's face, but as soon as Shimizu noticed it, it disappeared.

During dinner, they didn't talk much. Hirahi only explained why he behaved the way he did the day before and apologized again. For some reason, Shimizu didn't mind the silence, neither did Hirahi. Shimizu wasn't used to this situation but strangely enough, he was ok with it. After dinner, Hirahi drove Shimizu home. They were lost for a bit but quickly found it.

"Hahaha." Shimizu laughed. "It's my new apartment so I didn't know where to go. Thank you for leading me right to the door." They said their goodbyes and Hirahi swiftly left Shimizu's sight.