THE CHOCOLATE BOX
How to use: This fanfic is a variety of love stories that have more or less connection. There're some who happened before the others but came after, etc… So you can choose to read any of your choice without having to follow the order, only it's better to read this one first to understand a little bit the situation then the other chocolates will be for you to choose (each story is a name of a chocolate). By the way, the stories will get hotter and hotter (!) so be patient, I promise better things will come.
A/N: If you have any ideas for the pairings then do make yourself heard. Every kind of pairings are accepted except Ray/Kai (sorry but I've saved those two for the best).
A/N 2: English is my second language so please excuse me for faults. Moreover, I'm quite crazy so don't take my ideas seriously (lol).
OK, here's the first fanfic, a bit of an introduction really.
Summary: It's Tyson's birthday and Hilary is preparing a surprise only to find she herself surprised by the news Tyson's brother has brought. How can she cope with this situation? What is she going to say to Tyson?
Katmandu (fresh caramel)
It's nearly Tyson's birthday and Hilary wondered what to give him. I want something that'll show him my feelings, Hilary thought. What about a Bey piece? No, Max will buy him that. Some clothes? They're not very speaking. A teddy bear? A watch? A bracelet??!!! Hilary slapped herself. Stop being stupid and think Hilary, she said to herself. What does a boy like Tyson wants and that could touch him? Suddenly Hilary came up with a brilliant idea. She noted it down and started planning.
Tyson's birthday:
"Happy Birthday, Tyson!" Max gave his pal a big hug and handed him his present.
"Thanks. I wonder what it is," Tyson shook the box, trying to guess what's inside. Since he didn't like thinking much, he soon gave up and looked at his friends. Max the freckled blond half American, half Japanese always had a large smile on his face, sat beside Kenny the mastermind who was one of his best friends. He had his faithful laptop, Dizzi, on his lap. His grandpa, Mr. Granger, was talking to a blue-haired young man who was the opposite of Tyson: he was tall and fit-looking. His name was Hiro Granger, Tyson's elder brother. He'd just arrived yesterday for his brother's birthday. Zeo, a mint-haired boy, assisted also at the party. He was the only member who wasn't human but in spite the fact that he was a robot, Tyson chose him as a friend. Four people were missing from the table, two who couldn't come: Ray and Kai; and another two which they all were waiting for.
"Where're Daichi and Hilary?" As the words escaped from Tyson's lips, they heard a noise behind the dojo's front door. Suddenly the door opened in a bang and in came the largest present box Tyson had ever seen. It was being pushed by someone with chocolate hair (as you can see, I love chocolates ).
"Happy Birthday, Tyson," Hilary panted then she smiled maliciously as she stepped aside. The box lid suddenly exploded and the room was filled with colored smoke and confetti. Out of the box, came out a wild looking boy dressed in bunny with a fluffy tail.
"Tunti auguri a te, mio bello Tyson!" Daichi said in a faked sexy voice and he jumped on to Tyson who cracked beneath the weight of the bunny rabbit and of the surprise.
"Daichi! Since when you've learnt Italian?" Tyson asked as he pushed his friend away from him.
"What do you think of your birthday present, Tyson?" Hilary's eyes gleamed with joy as the others fell back laughing at Daichi's costume.
"Quite the opposite of what I was expecting," Tyson scratched his head and smiled at Hilary, "Thanks anyway. It was a real surprise."
Hilary felt herself blushing despite herself.
"This is your real present, by the way," She ducked into her bag to hide her crimson face and came back with a rectangular box in hand.
"Oh, thank you," Tyson took the present. On the way, their hands touched. Hilary felt a fluster in her stomach but before either she or Tyson could react, Mr. Granger said, "Let's get party in here!" The Black Eye Peas song suddenly filled the air and they danced to the table where were arrayed all of Tyson's favorite food. After that came the birthday cake, an ultimate chocolate cake arrayed with 15 blue candles.
"Make a wish, Tyson," Mr. Granger said.
"Hmm…" Tyson pampered then found an idea. He blew the candles and his friends cheered.
"Let's open the pressies!" shouted the exhilarated Max as he got up to get his present.
Hilary was right. Max gave Tyson a new attack ring. Then Tyson opened Zeo's present: it was a Harley Davidson jacket.
"Cool! Thanks Zeo," Tyson said.
Kenny gave him a Do-it-yourself Beycare, Daichi a pair of underwear with I am the champion written on it, Mr. Granger a new pair of jeans, Hiro a T-shirt from Brazil where he was working. Tyson opened Hilary's present last. It was a handmade photo album. Inside there were many photos of them (Tyson, Hilary, Kenny, Max, Ray, Kai, the Psykicks, the Saint Shields, etc) and funny comments scribbled underneath.
"Wow! You've must spend ages to do this," Tyson was amazed.
Hilary beamed with happiness as Tyson flicked through the colorful pages.
"It's just what I need since I'm leaving."
"What?" Hilary stopped smiling and stared at Tyson.
"Don't you know? All the Beybladers are summoned by Mr. Dickenson to do a world tour on a cruise," Tyson explained, "Hiro told us this morning."
Hilary turned from Tyson to his brother.
"Actually that's the true reason why I've came back," Hiro said, "Mr. Dickenson has told me that a world tour will be organized for the Beybladers of around the world by boat and there will be battles organized at important cities. Each Beyblader must collect as many points as possible by passing tests and the one who has the highest score will be considered as the World Optimum Beystrategist. Because, of course, in order to pass each test, the Beyblader will have to use as much of their intelligence as their capacity of making a strategy."
Hilary swept her gaze across the assembly
"You guys- you're all going?" she stammered
They all nodded (except Mr. Granger).
"Whe-when?"
"In a week," Max answered.
"For how long?" She turned back to Tyson as she said this.
"A year," he answered shortly.
A year? I'll be left alone for a whole year? Hilary thought to herself.
After the guests had gone home, Tyson and Hiro were clearing up.
"Look at Grandpa, he's sleeping like a baby," Tyson pointed at the figure snoring in the armchair.
"Hn," Hiro grunted.
"Tyson, what do you think of Hilary?"
"What do you mean? Despite her yellings and snappings, she's a good friend," Tyson answered.
"You don't think more than that?" Hiro insisted
"What? You can't think I've got feelings for her?" Tyson jerked back.
"I think you've got to consider it," Hiro said, "In my opinion, she's got a thing for you."
"Are you mad, Hiro?!" Tyson couldn't believe his ears. "Hilary will rather fall for a shorty like Ozuma than me."
"I don't think so. Why would she get so upset when she knew you're going a way for a whole year. And the look she gave you."
"Nonsense, Hiro. Hilary will just miss us like we'll miss her. I mean, the poor girl has to go to school while we're having fun."
"Didn't you see her blush when your hands touched?"
"What? Of course not!"
"Grow up, Tyson."
At that word, Hiro left Tyson to his thoughts. Hilary? Me?
Hiro's words disturbed Tyson's mind and he was determined to find out the truth.
Tyson's POV
Let me see, if I asked her directly, she'll lie for sure. So I'll have to make a strategy. Hey! This word reminds me of something….Oh yeah, the contest. Hmm, well, trying to make a girl say the truth will be a good training.
The next day, I got up and took a look at the plan I've made yesterday. I grinned at myself. What a genius I am.
Plan A: I found her reading alone in the park. I crept up to her and at the favorable moment, I put my arms around her.
"Argh!" Hilary shrieked. She broke free from my grasp and stood at a safe distant from me.
"Tyson! Are mad?" she shouted, she was bright red but she was far from someone in love. She looked more like an angry bull.
"I'm just glad to see you," I answered sneakily.
"We've just seen each other yesterday," she shook her head, "go away and leave me in peace."
OK, it didn't work out as I've expected. I left the park and went for a walk at the riverside. How did it go wrong? Maybe Hiro wasn't right after all. Never mind, I've got another plan…
Plan B: Next day, we were going to the mall to buy stuff for me for the trip. Grandpa was driving and at each bend, we were squashed at one side of the car. I was pressed against Hilary. It wasn't my plan at all but it looked like a good opportunity for a testing. Apart from some moaning, Hilary looked like she was enjoying herself. Hmm, that's a detail to consider. At the mall, there was a karaoke booth. I ran up to it and put a coin in the machine and quickly chose the song: I will always love you by Whitney Houston. I took the microphone out of the booth and sang as loudly as I could. I was careful to capture Hilary's attention and make it clear that it was her I was singing for. Hilary, Grandpa, Hiro, Kenny and Daichi sweatdropped and looked at me as if I've gone mad. Other people were staring and Hilary flushed. She came up to me and I thought she'll fall in my arms when she snatched the microphone from me and pulled me away from the crowd.
"What on earth are you doing, Tyson?" she muttered fiercely, "I've never been so ashamed in my life."
She pushed me into a shop to get away from the stares.
"Hey, I was doing it for you," I defended myself.
Before she could answered, Daichi bounced in between us.
"Nice singing, Tyson!" he giggled, "Next time invite me with you."
Plan C: We were at Max's, repairing our beys. I was cleaning Dragoon's chip with the present Kenny had bought me. Hilary was working with Kenny, on the opposite side of me. I started staring at her. She soon felt being stared at and glancing sideways, she saw me staring at her in a Kai-way. She shook her head and went back to work but I noticed her cheeks turning pink. Does this mean…?
Plan D: We were out training. I was trying out Dragoon's new attack ring. It was smashing but I've also got work to do. I told Dragoon to run into a can which flew in the air and hit me in the forehead. I fell back in agony, pushing out cries. The guys surrounded me, "Are you okay, Tyson?"
"What have you done, man?"
"Hil-Hilary," I whispered, my eyes mid-closed.
I heard the others making way for her. I felt myself being pulled up by my collar. The shock made me open my eyes.
"Go and take drama course before acting, Tyson," Hilary shouted at me before letting me fall back to the ground.
"Ouch! That did hurt," I moaned.
"Suited you right," she answered curtly.
The guys shook their heads at me and went back to training.
Plan E: Tomorrow would be the day before the departure. We were planning to have a picnic. As we were out shopping, we met some girls from the school. As they were talking to Hilary, I decided to take my 5th plan to action. I grap one and kissed her. She screamed and slapped me. The others stared at me as if I'd gone mad and scampered. I received another slap from Hilary and curious looks from my brother and Kenny. I've thought Hilary slapped me because she was jealous but she herself explained afterwards why: she was scared I will try to kiss her if she didn't wake me up. Well, maybe I should've tried after all…
Plan F: The last and ultimate plan. At the picnic, there was the same gang as for my birthday party except Grandpa who preferred going fishing. I was glad. I wouldn't be able to do it in front of him. Since morning I've put on a Kai mask (meaning looking grim and bored) and stayed in the silence. The others noticed and asked me what's bugging me. I answered by a grunt (Kai does that, doesn't he?). When we arrived at the riverbank, we chose a nice place to settle in and took out the food. It was terrible but I forced myself not to accept anything but a sad-looking salad Zeo had brought. I refused dessert, saying I wasn't hungry but my stomach betrayed me and yelled for food. Kenny smiled and passed me a piece of chocolate tart. In ten seconds it was gone. Hilary smiled and said, "What are you playing at this time, Tyson? Who's bothering you?"
"You," I answered as cold as possible.
Hilary and the others looked startled.
"I HATE YOU!!!!" I yelled at her, draining her in chocolate spit (oops!)
After a moment of silence in which everyone was wondering what to do, Hilary threw back her hair before answering, "Fine by me. God, I'm glad you're leaving." At that, she picked up her things and left. I was so surprised by her reaction which I've expected the less that I lost my ice cold look and stood petrified on the spot. Maybe it wasn't a good idea after all… Hiro was saying nonsense and I was stupid enough to take him seriously. Now I've lost a friend and ridiculed myself before the others. Shit! Shit!
Normal POV:
The sun was setting in the sky. Tyson had finished packing and he'd escaped from the dojo to walk by the riverbank. What an idiot he had been all week, he thought to himself. He was so obsessed about knowing whether Hilary loved him or not that he had ruined it from his friends. It's also too late to try to ask for forgiveness; Hilary would probably never talk to him again. Tyson let go a sigh. Suddenly he tripped over a lump on the ground. He was so absorbed in his thoughts that he didn't notice someone lying there.
"So-sorry," he mumbled. Then he saw that it was Hilary. They stared at each other for a while.
"I-I'm sorry I've shouted at you today. I didn't mean what I've said," Tyson apologized.
Hilary was taken aback. She wasn't waiting for him to apologize as soon. But from his look, he really seemed to regret it.
"I suppose it's nervousness," Tyson chuckled weakly, "I mean, a year away from all this." Away from you, he added in silence. He'd just noticed how pretty she was, her brown hair bathed in the golden sun rays.
"I guess I shouldn't have been hard on you either," Hilary finally founded her voice. "Me forever nagging at you was because I'm worried about you."
The sentence buzzed in Tyson's ears. Is this a confession?
"It's a shame I can't come with you this time," she went on, "Especially that you'll need some brain with you."
Tyson gave her a puzzled look.
"Am I that stupid to you?" he asked
She started to smile then the smile widened and she burst out laughing. He couldn't help but laugh along with her. When they had calmed down, Tyson stood up. Hilary did the same.
"I guess I'll have to go," he heard himself saying.
"Yeah, you can't be late for tomorrow," Hilary said.
For a moment, they just stood there staring at each other. When they'd realized what they were doing, they turned away, blushing.
"Goodnight, Hilary," Tyson mumbled.
"Goodnight, Tyson," she answered.
He was turning away when he heard his name being called.
"Yes?" he asked eagerly
"Tyson, I-," she began.
"I wish you good luck."
"Thanks. Friends forever?"
"Sure"
"Goodnight then."
"Goodnight."
They parted.
What do you think? I've written it in one day. If you have any suggestions, please say so. And don't worry, there'll be little hints about Tyhil along the other short stories. Tell me which pairing you want for the next story too.
See ya!