Chapter Two: My Birthday Lollipop

Heiji's Dictionary:

Ba'aro! - Kudo's most common expression. It is the short term for, 'Bakayarou!' which means, 'Stupid!'
Akira no Suwiitsu - translated as 'Akira's Sweets' (The author said that he typed the word in Japanese purposely. And, yeah, the author's a 'he'.)

8:45 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2000 Snowy

It's almost Christmas but the winter season is already here. Brr! How cold! Right now, I'm at the streets of Beika wanderin' around. Why am I here? Well, ya see, one of my mom's friends here in Tokyo wanted to talk to me about some kinda case. Also, my father is always busy at work and, we have no classes today. So, I decided to go here.

And now, since the case is done, I was plannin' to go home but, I decided to wander around here. Besides, ya probably know who is here, do 'cha? It's my lil' ol' friend, Kudo.

While I was walkin' around the streets aimlessly, I accidentally bump unto someone. I looked below and saw a boy wearin' a blue, long-sleeved jacket wearin' blue gloves, dark blue pants and red sneakers. The boy is even wearin' his hood on. I also noticed that there is a lollipop stick stickin' out of the snow.

Oh, crap! First of all, I bumped unto a 6-7 year-old boy and second, I ruined his lollipop! ARGH! Damn it, damn it, damn it, DAMN IT! Hattori, what're ya thinkin'!? I quickly got down on my foot and held my hand on the boy.

"Oi, a-a-are ya alright!?" I stammered. "So sorry, boy. I guess this is my-eh!?"

The boy's hood moved when the boy tried to stand up. I was even more surprised when I realized that that boy, was actually Kudo! I was happy to see 'im. I grinned and hugged 'im.

"Oi, Hattori, let go!" he shouted.

I moved away but I can't take my eyes off on Kudo. I gave him a wide grin but the boy gave me annoyed eyes.

"Ah! So, it's ya after all, Kudo!" I said happily. "What a surprise! And, sorry 'bout what happened. Also, sorry for ruinin' yer Winter Season lollipop."

"Nah, it's alright." Kudo said as he smiled to himself. "Also, how did you know I was eating a lollipop?"

"There's a lollipop stick stickin' out of the snow." I answered, pointin' at the lollipop stick.

Kudo looked at the pile of snow and spotted the lollipop stick. Then, he gave a sigh, but with a smile in his face.

"Well then, I have no choice then." he said as he reached for his pocket.

"Hmm...? What is it, Kudo?" I asked him. Then, I saw him holdin' a yen coin. "D-Don't tell me-!?"

"Yeah, I'm going to buy a new one. That was a waste, anyway."

"I-I know but, I think I should treat ya."

"Eh? Why?"

"Isn't it obvious!? I was the one who made yer lollipop frozen under the snow!"

"B-But, you really don't have to."

"Come on, Kudo! Let me buy ya some."

"F-Fine! If that's what you want!"

Kudo looked away but his face turned red. I guess it was because of embarrassment. Then, I grabbed his hand and dragged him 'til he started walkin'.

"O-Oi! Hattori!" Kudo said angrily.

"Come on, cool down, Kudo!" I said happily. "It's winter! Why are ya still angry?"

"Ba'aro! Shut up!"

"OK, OK. Anyway, where didja buy that lollipop?"

"Akira no Suwiitsu. Just keep walking. You'll see."

"Heh...?"

After a few walks, I spotted a small candy store. Right through a big, glass-window, I can see different kinds of sweets: candies, lollipops, chewing gums, sweet candies on stick and many more! I looked at the sign above that says, 'Akira no Suwiitsu'.

"I guess, this is it, right?" I said, talkin' to Kudo.

"Yeah, that's the place." Kudo answered.

"Well then, shall we go inside?"

"Sure."

As we opened the door, the bell above it rang. A young helper approached the two of us.

"Welcome!" the helper greeted happily. "What can I do for the two of you?"

"We wanted to buy some lollipop." I answered.

"Oh, I see! Two?"

"No, just one. For the kid."

"No, no, make it two!" Kudo said innocently, in his childish voice.

"Understood!" the helper said before she left.

Then, I sat on my feet and looked at Kudo with suspicious eyes.

"Oi, Kudo," I said in my slightly angry voice. "What is the other for?"

"I'll tell you later." he said.

The helper appeared holding a big, plastic can full of lollipops.

"So, what's the flavor?" the helper asked happily as she showed us the can of lollipops.

"One chocolate and..." I said as I turned to Kudo.

"One vanilla!" Kudo exclaimed in his childish voice.

"Right away!" the helper said as she removed the cap and she got two lollipops, one wrapped with brown lollipop wrapper and the other wrapped with white lollipop wrapper.

"Here you go!" the helper said happily as she handed me the lollipops.

I got the lollipops and and I gave the helper the money. She thanked us before we left the shop.

As we got outside, we opened the wrappers and threw them on a trash can nearby. We sucked the lollipops in our mouths and started walkin'.

"Oi, Kudo! This lollipop is sweet and delicious!" I said happily as I sucked the lollipop. Then, Kudo removed the lollipop out of his mouth.

"Huh? I don't understand you!" he said annoyingly. Then, he putted his lollipop back in his mouth.

"S-Sorry. It's just that I got used to it."

"Used to it?"

"Yeah. I usually eat lollipops whenever I feel that my mouth is somewhat dry. Also, I talk with it in my mouth."

"Hah! I see...No wonder."

Silence occurred for a few seconds but Kudo broke it.

"Hey, Hattori," he said. Then, he looked at me with disappointed eyes. "Sorry."

I was surprised. "W-Whaddya mean, ye're sorry?"

"W-Well...about your birthday present 3 months ago. I forgot about it. Sorry."

"K-Kudo...!?"

"I don't know what should I do about your present. Well, luckily, since you came here and decided to buy me some lollipops, I decided to treat you some."

"So, that's why ya said that ya wanted to make it two instead!"

"Yeah, it was suppose to be your birthday present."

Kudo looked away and let out a sigh before continuing.

"I guess, this is the time I should say this."

Then, he looked at me with his calm eyes. But, he gave me a warm smile.

"Belated Happy Birthday, Hattori."

I couldn't say a thing or two when he said that. I was speechless during that time. I smiled at myself and removed the lollipop in my mouth. I sat on my feet and pulled Kudo's jacket collar to steal 'im a kiss. Luckily, he was holdin' the lollipop so, I didn't had any trouble about kissin' 'im.

When we broke apart, Kudo wiped his mouth and I licked my lips.

"You're tongue is so sweet and it tasted like chocolate, you fool!" Kudo said in his deep, annoyed, adult-like voice.

I smiled as I putted my lollipop back in my mouth.

"And yers tasted like vanilla." I replied back. I stood up and turned around.

"Well then, see ya, Kudo!" I said as I started walkin', leavin' the red-faced Kudo all by 'imself. But yet, as I was walkin', I waved goodbye at 'im.

Now, I had the best birthday and pre-Christmas ever. Thanks a lot, Kudo.

(Second chapter all done exactly 6:58 p.m.! Hope ya like it!)
(Sorry for my sudden errors! Also, for my adjectives and verbs. I'm a 12 year-old boy and I know a little adjectives AND verbs too. So, sorry!)
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