CHIDORI & I

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It was like every other month of my sophomore year. My alarm went off, and Mom told me to get up. I went to the bathroom, brushed my hair and teeth, and went through my closet. Seeing as how it was Friday, one of the two school week days that my club meets, my choice was limited down to seven shirts. The first one is a white, Bleach shirt. It has a picture of Ichigo Kurosaki on the front, and the back has Bleach in kanji. The second shirt is a navy blue, Bleach shirt. It has a picture of Captain Hitsugaya, Hitsugaya's vice captain, Ichigo, Yoruichi, and Renji on the front. The third shirt is a navy blue, Saiyuki shirt. It has a magic circle in the center of the chest area on the front. On the back, it has a picture of Sanzo, Goku, Hakai, and Gojyo. The fourth one is a black, Naruto shirt that is loose but gives the illusion of being skin-tight. It has a picture of Garra on it; however, I would have liked it better if the picture was of all the biju or Itachi Uchiha. My last three shirts were a little small, as I have gained weight. The black one has a picture of Yami and the Dark Magician. The navy blue one has a picture Seto Kiba and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. The orange-red one has a picture of Yami and Sclyther the Sky Dragon. All three are Yu-Gi-Oh! shirts.

I decided on the Naruto shirt, as it is my favorite. I put on my robe and went to the laundry room to look for my pants and miniskirt. I found a pair of sleek, black pants that were loose but would not hinder my movement, and my blue jean skirt in the dryer. I pulled them on and went in the kitchen to make my breakfast and lunch. I scrambled an egg and poured some tea into a glass. I, then, put together a turkey sandwich with swiss cheese and honey wheat bread. I placed the sandwich in my blue lunch bag with a veggie burrito that I had made the night before. It consisted of a piece of Romaine lettuce with dried cranberries, strawberries, granola, and honey roasted pecans wrapped in it. I grabbed a water and the ice pack out of the freezer and placed them in the bag, too. I sat at the table and ate breakfast. After breakfast, I took my birth control pill. I hate it when the thing touches my tung. I wouldn't even have to take it if my periods weren't all haywire.

I went to my bedroom to get my backpack and purse. I put them on the coffee table, grabbed my black, foux leather jacket, filled a small cup with cat food, and filled another cup with water. I unlocked the front door and took the food and water outside. I put the food and water in their respective bowls as a Siamese cat came out of the soft kitty house that is in front of my door.

"Good morning, Arashi-chan. I brought you some more food and water." I greeted the kitten, and gently stroked her back. "I have to go inside and get my stuff. It will only take a second. Be right back." I ran back inside, and grabbed my book bag, purse, and lunch. I put my keys around my neck, and turned to walk out front. I turned off the light and closed the door behind me. I locked the door and walked to the far, left corner of my yard. The stop sign was there since I lived on the corner of the street. I sat down and started to pet Arashi, as she had followed me to the sidewalk.

I had been petting her for about ten minutes, when my cousin showed up. "Hello, Evan." I greeted him. "Where are the twins, and why are you late?"

"I slept in and the twins will be here in fifteen minutes." He replied.

We sat there, waiting for the bus for twenty minutes. It was an uneventful ride to the school. We were dismissed, when we reached the school. I quickly strode into the building and through the halls. I stopped and sat down, when I reached the library. Shortly after I arrived, a brunette in a Crosby Coogs shirt and denim jeans placed her backpack on the floor. I stood up and waited for the group of people, that came right after the brunette, settled down.

"Hey, guys." I started. "I have something for y'all. My mom and I were making invitations, last night. She is making me throw an early Sweet 16. The theme is Pink Pirate. Also, I don't want you to buy me anything, kapeesh?"

"When is it?" asked the brunette.

"It is on the last Saturday before school is over, Bekah," I replied.

"Why can't we buy you anything?" questioned a girl in a wolf jacket.

"I don't like it when people spend money on me. It's embarrassing." I explained.

"Okay, what do you want for your birthday? I won't spend any money on you, I promise. I just want to get you something for your SIXTEENTH birthday," a pudgy boy, in a black jacket, stated.

"Randy, I already have everything that is possible for me to get," I stated.

"Can I get something for your dogs?" inquired the wolf girl.

"I guess. I just don't like it when people spend money on me, Allison," I repeated.

"Who are you inviting?" asked a girl in a pink shirt.

"Megan, I'm inviting everyone. Here," I said as I pulled out a bunch of cards, and handed one to her, then to David (a hyper, blond kid), Bekah, Allison, Randy, Drew (a funny, optimistic dude), Zack (a senior who plans on joining the military), and Louis (a nice, shy guy). "And, I'll give Evan his, when I see him tomorrow. I already invited Rose (she is like a big sister)." I said as I handed out all of the invitations.

The bell rang, and we went to class. I went to my Health class. Coach Talant, a really cool teacher, let our class go to the gym, after she took roll. When I entered the gym, I strode over to the left side of the basketball court. There, I sat with Bekah, Randy, and David.

"Do you guys know what your making, in P.E. Foundations?" I inquired.

"No." They chorused.

"Man, this class is easy. So is Health." I said in an extremely bored tone.

"Yeah... well, we aren't all geniuses." Randy retorted.

"Megan thought it was easy, too." I defended.

"It is easy, when you are awake." Bekah offered.

"Why do you try to avoid being a known genius?" David asked.

"Everything is boring when there is nothing to learn." I stated. "Besides, I could have a perfect one hundred on everything if I wanted to. Well, except for Geometry."

"Whatever." Randy supplied.

The rest of the day was uneventful until I saw a note in my binder. I had just put my bag down, by the table. As I pulled my binder out, a note fell on the floor. I scooped it up, before my dogs could get to it. I unfolded the paper, and read it.

Courtney, I hope you have met a little Siamese kitten. Her name is Arashi. I think you will like the present I got you for your birthday. The present will have a note on it, for you. I will see you soon.

The Weasel

I reread the note once, twice, thrice, ten times. Mom came in from work, and I quickly forgot about the note.