DISCLAIMER: I don't own Monsters vs Aliens.


"My dear---------"

The voice that called me sounded too gentle.

----------------Call

"What's bringing you down?"

There are no particular set conditions to make this happen to me.

No matter how much fun I'm having, or when I'm not doing anything,

Whenever I'm lonely, then even more…

The next time I realize, I find myself thinking about "him" again.

"Nothing, Doc."

I smile at the doctor who was standing on my lap.

Although, he doesn't seem to be satisfied with my answer—or better yet, he even seemed like he knew what I was going to tell him.

"You know… I believe it would not take a genius to see that you are not telling me the truth."

No tone of blame or accusations in his voice. He just indicates what he sees in front of him.

"If it is the cloud you want to clear away from your heart, all you have to do is just, you know, let it out."

He tells me softly as he makes two steps to the front, looking into my face.

I know. I know I can trust you, I feel like I can tell you almost anything.

But.

I looked away.

Doctor let out a small sigh, and then he made another step forward; placing his hand on my index finger.

And his voice reached into my ears like a whisper.

"My dear,"

I slowly set my eyes back to him again.

"…What's troubling you?"

Soon, I fell into his kind enquiry.

"—…Derek is such a jerk…"

I just said what I had in mind.

Doctor widened his big eyes even wider and then, suddenly, started to burst into laughter.

"Is that what it was bothering you?"

"Well, don't you feel the same?"

"Oh yes, absolutely."

He leaned on my hand as he continued on his laugh. I find myself feeling much better just by saying that simple phrase—although soon I found another cloud hanging over my heart.

"--…He never had any love in his heart—to his career maybe, but never towards "Susan" you know…"

Doctor tilted his head to my murmur, looking straight at me. Although, I didn't say another word to him. Soon, doctor gave me a smile for a moment, and then said

"This might sound rude, but I'm afraid Derek is a kind of person who can devote everything only to his obsession—which I believe, is his career."

I laughed, because I too, thought the same thing.

"Or is he someone you still need in your life, Susan?"

"--------No."

At least that's for sure.

"Then, you should just forget about him."

Truly you call me countless times, with the kind words and smiles.

Every time, with many feelings and passions.

"--------Hey, Doc?"

But this is the only name I know that I can refer you to.

"Before the accident, what did people call you?"

For a second, Doctor lost his expressions, looking up to me as he was a bit surprised.

And then-----

"Ha,"

He smiled as he patted my finger.

With a short laugh he let out quietly.

"I forgot, my dear."

Comparing to the ones he usually give me,

This one sounded rather empty, and dry.

END.


I wrote it in Japanese first, and then translated to English, so the sentences might sound kinda funny and awkward...sorry.
Before watching this movie, I never thought I would actually find a coupling. well, other than B.O.B and the jello, LOL.