Crack of Dawn and Cranky [Akira]

[Christopher Suzuki]

Four O'clock in the morning and Christopher couldn't sleep. It was a time where once awaken it was impossible to go back to sleep. He first woke up somewhere between three and four, but he was in the trance-like half-asleep mind set so it was impossible for him to be precise. As far as he was aware, it was just an ungodly hour to be up at.

For a long while, he laid in bed, trying different position, attempting to fall back asleep. Of course that failed miserably, and he was left with his thoughts. At first it was his school work, but with all his homework done the evening before, he had no reason to let that linger in his mind. The more his mind wandered the more it made him awake and aware. When he started thinking about the bigger picture of where he was, Chris was then awake enough to get up and out of his room. Laying in bed didn't help him sleep, and it only led to putting him in a foul mood.

Once up, Chris stood in the doorway that connected his bedroom to the common room. After a moment of figuring out why he was up again, he went back to grab a book before plopping on the sofa in the common room. The light was kept dim as he turned to the page he left off at. Christopher had no intention of waking up any of his roommates. He had yet to meet any of the three of them, and that was on purpose. He didn't want to get to know any of them, so he was happy quietly sneaking around his own dorm.

[Akira Koizumi]

The computer screen lit up the dark bedroom. Akira smiled and laughed at the computer screen. Akira was up at 4 in the morning just so he would be able to Skype with his ani. The brothers filled each other in with what was going on in their lives.

“You should go get some sleep before classes.”

“Ani-chan, you really think I’m going to go to class?” Akio glared at Akira through the computer screen. “Hai, ani-chan. I’ll get sleep and go to class.”

Akio smiled. “Be good and get good grades. Sayonara.”

“Sayonara.” Akira logged off of Skype. He stretched his arms above his head. He found the time on the computer. It was still early but what would be the point if Akira went to sleep. He would of only got a few hours of sleep.

But Akira had promised his brother to get some sleep. Getting a glass of water before he went to sleep wouldn’t hurt. Akira stood up and left his room. A dim light filled the common room. One person was up. Akira walked up to roommate. He leaned over, so his roommate could see his face. “Ohaiyo gozaimasu.”

[Christopher Suzuki]

Normally, Chris would ignore the person saying hello and continue reading. However, the fact that it came so early in the morning only left him wondering about the sleeping habits of this particular roommate of his. And the fact that the greeting was in Japanese managed to get Chris to look up from his book and at the kid leaning over to look at him. "... Ohaiyo."

Chris took a moment to size of the kid. He too was Asian, and with the language he used it was easy to assume Japanese. He just wanted to read and relax before he had to get ready for classes. Now that this kid's up, Chris was expected to socialize. Why did he have to be up so early? "What do you want?"

[Akira Koizumi]

The roommate greeted Akira. He seemed a little taken back by Akira’s sudden appearance. Akira still smiled brightly even though his roommate wasn’t being friendly. So this is the mystery roommate of dorm 506.

He studied the mystery roommate for a moment. The boy’s almond shaped eyes glared at Akira through his glasses. A scowl had formed on his face. The roommate was not happy that Akira was up.

“I was talking with ani-chan on Skype.” Akira went to the mini kitchen for a glass of water. He came back to the sofa and sat down. “I’m Koizumi Akira. Nice to meet you.”

[Christopher Suzuki]

Chris kept watching the boy. So he was up for a glass of water? Understandable. But why did he have to come back and sit down with Chris? He had his drink, then he should go back to bed. There was no need for this Akira kid to be up, and Chris obviously wasn't being too welcome.

"Alright, Koizumi. I'm Suzuki Christopher." He amused Akira by giving his name in Eastern order. Still, they were in America, so he was reluctant to answer like that. Chris was also pretty sure that by answering like that, he was encouraging Akira to stay and talk. The exact opposite of what he wanted.

"So, gonna go back to bed?" His tone wasn't curious, and was a bit more annoyed than anything else.

[Akira Koizumi]

Akira took a sip from his glass. So, the mystery roommate is named Christopher Suzuki. Chris was cold towards Akira when he asked if Akira was going back to bed. Chris’ attitude didn’t turn Akira away. Some people aren’t morning people especially at this weird hour in the morning. Maybe Chris had a bad day yesterday and he isn’t over it or something.

Akira knew that he had promised his brother, but this is the first time Akira had met Chris. Akira figured it would be all right if he stayed up with Chris for little bit longer before he goes to bed.

“Maybe in a little bit. What are you reading, Suzuki-kun?”

[Christopher Suzuki]

The day before wasn't necessarily bad for Chris. It was actually a pretty normal one. He just minded his own business and went to class. The only thing that would've made the day better would be going to school back home in Minnesota, but obviously that wasn't going to happen anytime soon. Still, he managed to make it an alright day.

"A book…." Duh! It was a rather obvious answer, but Chris didn't feel like getting too friendly with Akira. He just wanted to read. Was that too much to ask for? … Apparently. Chris looked at Akira, waiting for him to get the hints already to leave.

[Akira Koizumi]

Well, no duh! Akira knew that Chris was reading a book. Chris was sitting on the couch with a book in his hands. Akira may not be a straight A student, but he’s not dumb. What does Chris take him for?

Akira took a drink from his glass. He placed his glass on the coffee table and went his room. He came back with his sketchbook and a half empty inkwell.

He opened his sketchbook to a clean page. He popped open the inkwell. Akira put his hand above the inkwell and started to pull out the black ink.

“What is the hon about?” Akira asked without looking up.