Oceans
Couple: HinoxTsukimori
Rating: T
Time Starting: August 28, 2007, 7:13 PM
A:N: Hey again! Welcome back to the second installment of Oceans!
Ohh, before we begin, I want to apologize for the error I made in the first chapter; I accidentally put on the top that the couple was HIHARAxKaho, which is definitely not the case. If you didn't notice, great! Just for clarification, Hihara will not be in the fan fic. Well, he might if you really want him to, but it will be a small role. xD
I'll make this clear again…
THIS IS A TSUKIMORIxHINO FIC!
Even though they are cousins! That adds the whole twist, see? xD
Once again, I apologize for the misconception.
Enough! Enjoy!
ALSO! IT TOOK ME SO DAMN LONG TO UPDATE THIS!
I'm in theatre, and that has been consuming most of my time. And I'm failing US History right now, so that isn't good either….
Song Playing: "Goover" by High and Mighty Color
CHAPTER 2
"Room 73… room 73…." Kaho softly repeated the number as she searched for their room, Sammy tucked under one arm, grinning his signature smile, breathing heavily.
Len, inexplicably irritated, trudged behind her, casting glares at anyone who happened to stand in his way.
"Is it really that far away? We've been searching ever since we set foot into this vessel." The way Len stated this made it sound like they were in prison, being taken to America in chains.
Kaho sighed, trying once again to ignore her cousin's impatience and irritably.
"Not yet… please be patient for just a bit longer, Len."
"And don't call me Len. Even if we are family, we are still strangers."
That was true, but Kahoko shook her head.
"Even if that is correct, LEN (he shot a glare at her) we are still family and I don't feel comfortable addressing you in that way," Kaho replied. She turned around to face him, a firm, but not unkind, look on her features.
It was silent for what seemed to be like hours, even Sammi's congested breathing seemed to cease.
Len was absolutely stunned by her statement of defiance… nobody…NOBODY talked to him that way, let alone a woman who barely knew him.
It surprised him, yet at the same time, it definitely impressed him.
Forget impressed, he was fucking intrigued.
Kaho finally broke the silence with a sigh, which made Len's heart jump.
"Lets start over, okay? Can we at least be nice to each other?" Kaho smiled kindly.
"Hmph…fine." Len turned away, embarrassed, which confused him; he really had no reason to be.
They continued once more in silence, but when Kaho shouted, "AHA!", Len practically jumped three feet into the air, suitcases flying everywhere.
Sammy barked in fright, which caused more passengers to stare at Len's uncharacteristic spazz out.
Whispers through the high class hallways bounced from left to right, while Len just stood at the ground, totally humiliated in front a bunch of strangers.
But something broke him out of his trance.
It was the sound of Kahoko's laughing; a pleasant, jubilant sound. It was loud, but not obnoxious. It was free and it seemed to echo into every room in the hallway.
Len pretended to not be interested and just sighed, pretending to be exasperated.
"What could possibly be funny?"
Kahoko, wiped a tear from her eye with her free hand, for she was still holding Sammi (who seemed to be laughing too; animals have an odd way of showing feelings, yet you know what they're thinking)
"I'm sorry! But I never expected you to be startled over something so silly!"
The words 'so silly' took a jab at Len's ego. What a fool he was! How could he have been so childish?! How could he…
"Len? Aren't you going to come in?" Kahoko once again broke his thoughts; she seemed to have a knack for doing that. It was cute, yet irritating at the same time.
"Of course," Len mumbled, not daring to look his cousin in the eye. Why did she make him fluster so?
His eyes scanned around the room.
It was quite lovely; the massive windows provided a wonderful view of the sea, and there was a window seat to relax right next to them. There was a fireplace that seemed to stand out, almost in a sort of obnoxious way, as if it wanted all the attention of the room. Picasso paintings were plastered on the mahogany walls, and the matching floors were covered with real, silk Indian rugs. It was an odd combination (especially with the Indian rugs) but it was still a nice touch.
And that was only the main room; there was plenty more to see in the main bedrooms surely.
Sammi trotted over to Len's side and licked his fine leather shoe, leaving an unattractive mark that shined in the afternoon sun that peeked through the windows.
Len repulsed in disgust.
"You mutt! These were my NEW shoes!"
Sammi just stared up at him blankly, tongue rolled to the side, smushed face hideous, yet adorable.
"Oh, Len, your such a wimp," Kahoko rolled her eyes with a smile, restraining to laugh once more at her cousin. "Sammi is just a dog, he only wants to play with you."
Kahoko then picked up the drooling pug, so that he and Len were facing each other nose to nose.
"Go on! Take him!" Kahoko placed him in Len's arms without waiting for an answer, like a new mother handing her baby to a dumbfounded husband.
Len just stared stupidly at Sammi, who was grinning, probably from Len's extended humiliation.
What do I do with this…THING? It doesn't even look like a dog! It looks more like a mutant.
Len glanced at Kahoko desperately.
"May I PLEASE put him down now…?"
"Oh fine, your no fun," Kahoko pouted, taking Sammi and setting him down. "Shall we explore the ship together then?"
She smiled at him pleasantly and brightly, causing heat to run inexplicably to Len's face.
"A-Alright…"
Kahoko lead the way as Len walked in a daze.
Why is my hear racing…? Is she the one who caused this? But how? What did she do? Was it with that mutant thing? Or was it when she smiled? Or…
He watched her leading the way from behind, until she turned around to give him another enthusiastic smile.
Or is it… she seems to be content on spending time with me?
All his thoughts continued to race as they headed out into the main dock of the Titanic.
A:N: YAAAY! I DID IT! I FINISHED SOMETHING! WOOOT! –dances- Sorry again if this took so long! And this chapter was meant for them to bond a little bit… hehehe, I love writing about Sammi! xD
Kinda random, but Sammi is actually based on my own dog. He is a blind pug and sosososoooo cute! Lol
Anyway! Please read and review!
Song playing: Bulletproof by The Goo Goo Dolls
Time: 10:45 PM
Date: 11/19/07 x.x