Disclaimer: I do not own Shugo Chara or any of its characters. I also do not own According to You by Orianthi.
According to You
(Rima's POV)
According to you
I'm stupid, I'm useless
I can't do anything right
"Mashiro-san, hold the ball with your dominant hand, aim, then shoot."
I tried shooting the basketball, but it only went two feet in front of me. "Like that?"
He face-palmed and groaned. "It seriously isn't that hard." He positioned my hands underneath the ball and I shot again.
This time the ball went straight up in the air and landed on Kirishma-kun's head. KusuKusu and I started giggling.
When he caught me laughing, I stopped. "At least I'm not stupid and can't shoot a basketball."
I sighed. "I guess I'm not meant to play basketball."
"You got that right. Go seat on the bleachers or something."
I did as I was told. It was his suggestion to come here in the first place. I watched Kirishma-kun shoot the ball at the hoop.
After making five in a row, his sixth shot hit the rim and bounced out. The ball rolled my way. "Mashiro-san, pass the ball."
I grabbed the ball, but it slipped out of my fingers and bounced the opposite way. I was going to get it, but he retrieved it himself.
"Geez, Mashiro-san. You're also useless. Can't you do anything right?" he grunted.
Yes. You just don't notice.
According to you
I'm difficult, hard to please
Forever changing my mind
I was tired of listening to him. I began to walk away from the scene. But he caught up to me.
"If you don't want to play basketball anymore, why don't we go for a walk instead?"
"No."
"How about we go watch a movie?"
"No."
"You're being difficult. You're impossible to please. I pick we go to the mall."
"Fine. Can we go in a few hours? No…how about in a few minutes? Actually, can we go-"
"We're going in an hour!
I'm a mess in a dress, can't show up on time
Even if it would save my life
According to you, according to you
And this is why I hate wearing dresses. Who calls right when I leave the house and tells me to wear a dress? Why does it matter what I wear?
I checked my phone. Damn it! I'm 45 minutes late. I arrived at the tree, the spot where we usually meet, but he was nowhere in sight. I sighed and took a seat at a nearby café. I needed a break. I put my head down on the table.
"Rima," KusuKusu worriedly said.
"I'm fine," I mumbled with my head still down on the table.
When a few moments passed, I heard KusuKusu laughing and talking to someone.
"KusuKusu, who are you…" I lifted my head up to see two other charas on the table. One chara was wearing a pink kimono while the other was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, a blue vest and jeans.
The chair next to me was pulled out and a familiar purple-headed person sat down.
But according to him
I'm beautiful; incredible
He can't get me out of his head
According to him
I'm funny, irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
I was annoyed. "What do you want cross-dresser?"
"Just wondering what a beautiful and incredible girl like you is sitting all alone," he smirked.
"Stop being a play-boy. Don't you have someone else to bother?"
"No. And besides, lately, I can't get you out of my head."
I narrowed my eyes at him. "Leave!" He made no sudden movements. It's as if he didn't hear me. "I swear all guys ever hear is blah blah blah FOOD blah blah blah SPORTS blah blah blah SEX."
He laughed. "You know, Rima-chan that was pretty funny."
"How! I was trying to insult you and your...species."
"The way you said it was truly adorable. How can I not help, but laugh?"
What is he on? "Yeah, sure. Anyways, I'm going to go meet-"
"Kirishma-kun." I nodded. "You know he's really lucky he has a girl like you. You're everything I ever wanted."
I blushed. Hard.
Everything is opposite,
I don't feel like stopping it
So baby tell me what I got to lose
He's into me for everything I'm not
According to you
This is strange. I've always hated Nagihiko because I thought he'd steal Amu away from me, but now…I feel different. Nagihiko's actually kind and caring. Maybe, I should give him a chance.
I was pondering on the thought for some time when KusuKusu floated up to me. "Rima, we have to go."
"Alright." I got up from the seat and pushed the chair in. "Bye cross-dre- Nagihiko."
KusuKusu flew ahead of me. I ran in the same direction casting one final look at Nagihiko who was smiling.
According to you
I'm boring, I'm moody
And you can't take me any place
I got to the mall and found Kirishma-kun waiting outside a sports store. He took my hand and led me inside.
We went walking around the store. From time to time, he showed me some random stuff. I would glimpse at it and not say anything.
He'd frown every time I did. I didn't even want to be here. I'm not athletic whatsoever. I thought we already established that this morning.
After a few minutes, he seemed to be irritated. "Mashiro-san, could you at least be a little excited. You're always boring and moody wherever I take you. That's why I can't take you anywhere."
Yeah, because he always picks the places; he never asks me. I quickly thought of an excuse to leave. "I'm kind of hungry."
He put down what he was looking at and took me to the food court. This is probably the first time he ever listened to me.
According to you
I suck at telling jokes
'Cause I always give it away
We sat down at the food court waiting for our food. Across from me, Kirishma-kun was lifeless.
KusuKusu hovered and whispered in my ear, "Tell him a joke."
I thought long and hard for a joke that would make him laugh. "Hey, Kirishma-kun. I have a joke I want to tell you."
He faced me. "Go ahead."
I was about to tell my joke, but when I noticed him watching my every move, I froze. Whenever I want to tell him a joke, it never goes the way I planned. I decided to carry on with my joke since he was waiting. "What do you call a doctopus? I mean...what do you call a doctopus surgeon with eight arms?
"Mashiro-san, you already gave it away. You're horrible at telling jokes."
KusuKusu drifted next to my ear, "Don't worry, Rima. I think you're funny."
I gave a small smile.
I'm the girl with the worst attention span
You're the boy who puts up with that
According to you, according to you
I finished eating and was now slurping my drink. I was staring into space thinking what we were going to do next.
"Mashiro-san."
I hope we don't go back in that sports store.
"Mashiro-san."
When will he finally let me pick a place?
"Mashiro-san!" His fist pounded on the table and I jumped a little. "My God, you have the worst attention span. Can't you ever keep your focus? I'm tired of putting up with it."
All I did in return was shrug my shoulders.
He heaved a sigh. "Fine. If you're going to be that way, how about if we split up? You can go wherever you want and I'll go wherever I want. We'll meet outside when we're finished. Got it?"
I agreed. That was one of the best ideas he ever came up with.
He went his own way while I went outside. I didn't feel like the mall today. I was walking along with KusuKusu by my side. I was swinging my arms back and forth freely, until someone caught my hand.
But according to him
I'm beautiful, incredible
He can't get me out of his head
According to him
I'm funny, irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
I turned around to see Nagihiko. "Hey, princess."
"Nagihiko! What are you doing here?"
"Well, I was walking when I saw you come out of the mall somewhat distressed. Everything okay?"
I don't trust him quite yet. "Yes, everything is perfect."
"Rima-chan, you're lying."
"Okay, maybe I am. Why do you care?"
"Because when you're sad, you frown. It hurts me to see you frown. I'd rather see your smile."
Upon him saying that, the corners of my mouth curved upward into a smile.
"Now that's what I'm talking about. What do you want to do?"
He's asking me? It's the first time in a long while anyone's asked for my opinion. "Can we get ice cream in the park?" I figured I could trust Nagihiko now.
"Of course Rima-chan. Who would say no to your irresistible smile?"
He, his guardian charas and KusuKusu went ahead of me. I stayed still for a little bit thinking about his question. There's only one person that has said no. It's also the same person who doesn't care about my suggestions. Kirishma-kun.
Everything is opposite,
I don't feel like stopping it
So baby tell me what I got to lose
He's into me for everything I'm not
According to you
Nagihiko and I were sitting on a bench eating our ice cream while our charas were playing in the fountain behind us.
I was licking my cone when Nagihiko broke the silence. "Rima-chan." I turned to face him. "I've been wondering this since you came out of the mall, but I wanted to ask you now. Where's Kirishma-kun? I thought you were going to meet him."
I stiffened. I totally forgot I had to meet him outside.
"Rima-chan?"
"Don't worry about him. I told him that I wasn't up to the mall today."
"Okay."
He bought it, phew! I turned my attention back to the melting ice cream cone in my hand. I swiftly licked all the dripping spots.
"Speaking of Kirishma-kun…" I took my attention off the ice cream and gazed at Nagihiko. "Rima-chan, do you really like him?"
No one's ever asked me that before. And now since someone has, I don't know the answer. I don't even know why I'm with Kirishma-kun. "Why?"
"Do you like anyone else?"
Anyone else? "I'm not sure. I'm starting to like this person after I've hated him for so long. Why?"
His eyes met up with mine and they were filled with sorrow. Did I say something wrong?
"Because Rima-chan, if that person who you're thinking is the same person I'm thinking, then maybe you should tell them before it's too late."
"Why would it be too late?"
"Rima-chan, I'm going to-"
"FOUND YOU!" Nagihiko and I looked up from each other to see a very pissed off Kirishma-kun. How'd he find me? "Mashiro-san, do you know how long I was waiting for you outside the mall? Originally, I considered you were still inside. But when I went into every store and asked for you, none of them saw a petite, blonde girl walk in. I was going to your house to check if you weren't feeling well and left, so I cut through the park. But when I do, I see you here with Fujisaki!"
"Kirishma-kun, calm down. Rima-chan looked depressed, so I wanted to cheer her-"
"You stay out of this Fujisaki! It's bad enough you stole basketball captain from me, but you didn't have to steal my girlfriend."
I flinched at the word girlfriend. It didn't sound right when he said it.
In a flash, Kirishma-kun seized my hand and began leading me away from Nagihiko. KusuKusu had to hurriedly catch up to us.
I turned around and I could still see Nagihiko. I heard him shout, "Rima-chan, meet me at the café."
I was going to shout back my reply, but Kirishma-kun beat me to it. "She's not going to meet you. Back off!" He faced me. "You, stay away from him. And to make sure you do, I'm making you come everywhere with me."
KusuKusu floated onto my shoulder. "Rima." I just kept my gaze on the ground.
I need to feel appreciated
Like I'm not hated, oh no
Why can't you see me through his eyes?
It's too bad, you're making me decide
It's been two hours since Kirishma-kun hauled me from the bench in the park. He insisted that he got to pick our destination since I left him waiting then ditched him and went with Nagihiko.
We were back in the mall. He was dragging me to places I didn't want to go in. I would've complained, but he never lets me have a say in it.
I would leave, but he was holding onto me tightly, making sure I didn't go to the café.
He saw my glum expression. "What's wrong Mashiro-san? I thought you'd appreciate the fact I pulled you away from your enemy, Fujisaki."
KusuKusu caught my fuming expression and signaled for me to tell him. "Actually, I didn't appreciate it."
"Why not?"
"To make someone feel appreciated, you do it as an act of kindness. I didn't want to be dragged away from the bench. Now that I think about it, you've never made me feel appreciated. You're never said a "thank you" or "good job." You always act like you hate me."
"What are you saying?"
"I'm saying why can't you see me like Nagihiko sees me."
"I thought you hate him!"
"I did, but it was before I saw the way he treats me. He treats me the way I want to be treated. Nagihiko's a good friend who's always going to be there for me. He compliments me, he makes me feel appreciated, he's polite, he constantly offers help, he listens to me, he's humble and sincere and he thinks of others before himself."
"Oh? So who would you rather be with, him or me?"
"You know…it's too bad you're making me decide."
"Why?"
I jerked my hand away from his grasp. "Because I choose Nagihiko."
"Yay, Rima!" KusuKusu sang.
I was about to run to the café before I thought of something. I walked up to Kirishma-kun.
But according to me
you're stupid, you're useless
You can't do anything right
"Before I leave though, I just wanted to say YOU'RE stupid, YOU'RE useless and YOU can't do anything right!" I stomped on his foot and kicked him, then ran leaving him dumbfounded.
He wasn't who I thought he was. He was kind at first, but it probably was to conceal what's he's really like.
But according to him
I'm beautiful, incredible
He can't get me out of his head
According to him
I'm funny, irresistible
Everything he ever wanted
As I was running to the café, I thought of all the times I had with Nagihiko.
Flashback
"How does this look?" I twirled around in a dress I was trying on for Utau's cotillion.
"Rima-chan," he breathed, "you're beautiful."
XXX
"Good job, Rima on calming that X-egg."
"Yeah, Rima-chan. You're incredible."
XXX
"Why are you calling me this late, purple-head?"
"Because I can't get you out of my head."
XXX
"Cross-dresser, why did the boy throw butter out the window?"
"I don't know, Rima-chan."
"He wanted to see a butterfly."
"You're funny Rima-chan."
XXX
"Why do you keep staring at me?"
"You're so irresistible, Rima-chan."
XXX
"You know, Rima-chan. Kirishma-kun is lucky he has a girl like you. You're everything I've always wanted."
End of flashback
Everything is opposite, I don't feel like stopping it
Baby tell me what I got to lose
He's into me for everything I'm not
According to you, you
According to you, you
Nagihiko's always seen the good in me. He may taunt and tease me at times, but then at the end he apologizes even if wasn't a big deal.
Why didn't I notice it earlier? Nagihiko loves me for me.
I made it to the café. Nagihiko was nowhere to be seen. Hopefully, I'm not too late.
When I sat down, a waitress tapped me on the shoulder, "Excuse me. Are you Mashiro Rima?" I nodded. "A young boy with purple hair left this for you." She handed me a note.
I unfolded the piece of paper and read the contents. My heart sank.
Dear Rima-chan,
You're probably wondering why I'm not there. Truthfully, I did go to the café and wait for you after you left with Kirishma-kun. I waited an hour, hoping you would see the truth…that I love you. But apparently, you didn't since I'm writing this letter. By the time, you read this I'll be on a plane to Europe. I was hoping you'd realize your true feelings for me. And if you did, I wouldn't have left. Anyways, it doesn't matter anymore. I hope you're happy with Kirishma-kun. Not according to me, but according to you…since you didn't come sooner. Hopefully, I'll see you soon.
Love,
Nagihiko
A few tears spilled out of my eyes.
My heart shattered into a million pieces. Why couldn't I see it earlier? I refolded the paper and brushed the tears away when I saw Kirishma-kun walking toward me.
"He's always going to be there for you, huh? Where is he then?"
I remained silent.
"You know, Mashiro-san, I could be willing to forget what happened in the mall?" He held out his hand to me. "What do you say?"
According to you
I'm stupid, I'm useless
I can't do anything right
Now, even according to Nagihiko, I'm stupid. I'm stupid not to see that Nagihiko's always loved me. I'm useless because I didn't do anything about it. And when I did, it was too late. I can't do anything right because…I took Kirishma-kun's hand.
The end?
Hmm, I'm not sure if I want to write what happens next or not. Until I decide, the story will be counted as 'completed.'
I've been working on this for so long. My first songfic. I think I failed. At times, I strayed away from the lyrics. Oh, well.
Constructive criticism, please.