Rivals

I know I'm suppose to be writing " Misunderstandings", but I just have to write this Kouyako. Hope you guys like it too. Don't worry because the next chapter of " Misunderstandings" should be out soon. Until then, here's " Rivals".

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, k? Okay.

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*Yolie's POV*

I hate him! I hate him, I hate him, I hate him! He's too perfect. He's good at basketball, academics, and… I don't know. All I know is that he is the most vexatious, disgusting, ugliest person on the face of this planet. Everything about him just irritates me! He thinks he's so remarkable. I hate show-offs. He's so competitive too!

I stomped out of Biology class, which is my last period of the day. I just can't stand to be in the same room as that… creature! I made my way down the hall, smoke practically coming out of my ears. I rushed to my locker, spun the combination, and yanked it open so hard I actually hit the person next to me.

" Sorry," I mumbled, and continued to stuff my pack with necessary things for tonight's homework.

" Oh it's Yolie," a very familiar voice sneered behind my back.

' Please not him. Please not him,' I prayed. Unfortunately, my prayer was not answered for there he stood, smirking and all. Man, I hate him! I despise him! I loathe him! I. Hate. Izzy Izumi.

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~ Izzy's POV~

I used to think that I'm exceptional. Well, not that I don't anymore, mind you. I still do. But I always thought that I'm the brightest creature ever been born in this planet. Nobody is better than I am. That is, until I met my superior. Yolie Innuoe. (AN: Is that right? I keep forgetting her last name!)

She's been bugging me ever since I transferred here at Riverdale High School. No, we never talk with each other as long as we can help it, if that's what you're thinking. She's just… way too good, even though I hate to admit it. Everyday, for the last six months I've been here, we've been competing at absolutely everything! Who's in the lead, I have no idea whatsoever, but I sure wasn't going to let her win.

" What do you want jerk?" she replied harshly.

" Oh, I just wanted to wish you all the luck in the world for tomorrow's competition."

" Really? Actually, I was about to tell you the same thing," she answered nonchalantly. " Well," she sighed as she turned around, finally facing my way. " I better go. God luck tomorrow 'cause you're gonna need it."

Then, before I got the chance to retort, she sped away out the building.

' We'll see.'

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The next day…

~ Izzy's POV~

I strolled down the hall towards the school cafeteria. I was to meet my friend Andrew at our usual table. After getting my tray, I sat down next to him.

" Hey," he greeted sadly.

" What's wrong with you?"

" Oh nothing."

I just shrugged it off. One thing I learned about Andrew is that if he has problems and doesn't want to share it with anybody, it's better not to push it. I picked up my fork and started eating my mashed potatoes and chicken.

" So, what happened in Debate?" he asked me after a few minutes of silence.

" Ehh," I replied. I wasn't really in the mood to talk about what happened in Debate.

I saw Andy smirked from the corner of my eyes. " That bad, huh?"

" Ugh, don't remind me," I groaned. I suddenly lost my appetite.

" Oh come on man. I'm sure you could spare some details. You don't have to be embarrassed that you lost to Yolie Innuoe." I could tell he was trying not to laugh out loud by the look of mirth in his green eyes.

I glared at him. " Rub it in, why don't you?"

He couldn't contain in his laughter anymore. He burst out laughing, attracting unwanted attention towards our table. I shook my head. He knows exactly how I felt about losing, especially to Yolie, and he isn't helping at all!

" Some friend you are," I muttered as I stood up to dump my tray. He followed me and he continued to laugh.

" So what was the topic that you guys debated on? ' Should guys always bring condoms when going on parties'," he joked after his laughing fit. (AN: Sorry guys, but I'm not on Debate, so I really don't know what sorts of topics they talk about. And I do know they compete with other schools, but for this fic, they're competing with each other.)

I rolled my eyes. " You know, I would really appreciate it if you use the term ' protection' instead of… I don't even want to say it!" I exclaimed disgusted.

No, I'm not gay if that's what you're thinking. But things like that nauseate me. Andrew can have the sickest humor sometimes. We returned to our table and waited for the bell to ring.

Andrew was quiet for a few minutes, which I am very thankful for.

" Oh-uh," Andrew whispered as he quickly sat up. Since I was sitting across from him, I didn't see what he saw.

" Huh?" I asked. He didn't answer me. Instead, he kept his gaze fixed on something behind my back. Or rather, someone.

I turned around just to be greeted by Yolie's jovial face. I groaned.

' Here it comes,' I thought miserably.

" Hey Andrew!" she greeted cheerfully.

" Yolie! What's up!" my ' friend' replied. I really don't have any problem about Andrew's other friends except Yolie. I just don't get how he can befriend a pompous snob like her.

" Hey Izzy," she said in disgust. She sat beside Andrew and smiled at him. I tried not to groan this time.

" So," she sighed, " did you hear what happened in Debate?"

Andrew tried to look innocent. " No," he lied. " What happened?"

She squealed. I rolled my eyes, which of course she didn't notice.

" Oh, we debated whether or not high school students should be driving. And you know what? My team won!"

Andrew smiled at her. " Wow! That's great Yolie."

' I can't take anymore of this,' my mind screamed.

" I'm going," I announced. But unfortunately, Andrew was too caught up to what Yolie was saying that he didn't hear. Frustrated, I stormed out the lunchroom.

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:: Andrew's POV::

" My team won!" Yolie squealed.

" Wow! That's great Yolie. Congratulations."

" Thank you," she said shyly.

I like Yolie. We've been friends since we were in seventh grade. I really don't see how Izzy could hate her. Yeah I know the reason why, but the problem with these two is that they never try to get to know someone for who they are. Well, that is, if they're as smart as they are. I don't know how I became friends with two of the most competitive people in the world. I swear they drive me nuts.

" Are you listening?" I heard Yolie speaking to me.

I broke out of my reverie. " Huh?" I asked dumbly.

" The bell just rang," she informed me. " I said are you coming or not?"

I blushed. " Oh. Sorry," I apologized. " Let's go."

When we exited the cafeteria, I just realized that Izzy was no where in sight. I frowned.

" Have you seen Izzy?" I asked Yolie.

" Ugh. No," she answered. Just the mention of Izzy's name sicken her. but then again, it's the same case with Izzy.

" I really don't get how you can be friends with that creep," she continued. " I mean, he's an arrogant jerk."

I didn't say anything. Why bother? She won't listen to me anyway. We walked towards music class in silence. That's when all the trouble started.

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*Yolie's POV*

" I mean, he's an arrogant jerk," I told Andrew. I know it hurts him to hear me call his friend a jerk, but I can't help it. Izzy just gets into my nerves. His perfection unnerve me.

We strolled down the hall in silence. We were on our way to music class, fifth period, when we ran into somebody. Izzy.

" Can I talk to you Andrew?" he asked, pretending not to notice my presence.

Andrew was about to answer him when I interrupted.

" Oh my, look at the time Andrew. We have to get going if we don't want to be late for music class."

I heard Izzy growled.

' Oh-uh,' I thought. ' Looks like trouble.'

I turned to face him and smirked.

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~ Izzy's POV~

I growled. She has gone way too far this time. First, she interrupted our conversation during lunchtime, which forced me to leave, now she's preventing me to talk to my friend?! I don't think so. That's not going to happen.

I saw her smirked. That was the last straw. Losing in Debate I can handle. Interruption during lunch is no problem, but this? She's actually enjoying this!

" What's your problem Innuoe!" I blurted out a little too loud.

I know, I know. Picking a fight with a girl is not a very gentlemanly behavior, but can you blame me? I was already upset as it is, and her actions were just making it worst. She stared at me, unafraid.

" Does it look like I have a problem?" she asked calmly.

" Yeah!"

She smiled. Obviously, she's enjoying this confrontation. She didn't say anything, so I continued.

" So, if you're through being a jerk, I would really appreciate it if you would just stay out of my life and let me talk to my friend!"

She stared at me hatefully. I saw tears slowly forming in her eyes, but I didn't care. I saw Andrew from the corner of my eyes with a look of total surprise and disbelief. I returned my gaze on Yolie who had walked slowly towards me. Then she raised her right hand and slapped me across the face. Hard. I looked at her with wide eyes.

Unfortunately, Mr. Hawking our principal, happened to turn the corner and saw the whole thing.

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AN: Sorry guys, but I have to leave you there. Don't worry, cause the last part of this story will be out soon. I'm working on it. please review. I know it sucks, but I tried.

BYE AND GOD BLESS EVERYBODY!

~angel joy87~