Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been updating this new story. Its been like 3 months! PLEASE FORGIVE ME! I"VE BEEN EXHAUSTED WITH SOCCER AND SCHOOL WORK AND NOW IM IN NHS. But now that the season is over, I promise I will be updating more often.
Have you guys been watching shugo chara party????????????????? I was so tired of the little kid stuff, I mean puchi puchi was ok but still! AND OMG THE LAST EPISODE WAS RUINED, IT was going great with Ikuto there and everything but then Tadase showing up!!!!!!!!!!!!THAT WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN AND HE CERTAINLY WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO KISS HER!! WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO GET IT THAT PEOPLE WANT AMUTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????????? THEY KILLED THE MOMENT.~sigh~
OMG.....................shugo chara encore is INCREDIBLE!! ITs exactly what people want! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! KUTAU IS OFFICIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE NEW CHAPTER WITH RIMAHIKO IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! RImahiko is definately getting there. I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHATS COMING UP
P.s In order to apologize. I made this chapter very long
Chapter 2: We will still be friends forever
"I can't believe you didn't tell us..." Nagi put his hand to his forehead..
"I'm so sorry..." I looked down onto my lap. It hurt me just to see the look on their faces..
"But why?" Yaya stood up and leaned over the table.."Why are you graduating early...."
"Its...very complicated Yaya..." I looked up. "I really don't know how to explain this but...just don't question me when I say that...I just don't think that another year of high school is what I need..."
"If you think its best, we understand whatever it is you decide Amu." Rima spoke with a small smile just barely visible..."Just like how Nagi felt it was best to graduate early as well.."
"Thats right Amu. The only thing thats bothering us is that you didn't tell us..." My heart felt heavy.
"Its because...we all know I dont like change..But I know I have to do this, that I WANT to do this. And...it just felt like I was saying good bye..." No one spoke, which is exactly how I wanted it because I had more to say.."It was sad enough that Kukai and Nagi where leaving but now coming out and saying that I won't be seeing Rima and Yaya very much is just a hurtful thing to face...It was a very hard decision ...but I know that it will be for the best..."
I then felt an arm being placed around my shoulder in a warm hug. "Its not going to be a good bye Amu. I promise you that..." Kukai smiled down at me. "Thats right.." Rima spoke and I noticed they were all smiling at me..
I felt a warm feeling inside of me..a good feeling...I knew they would understand...but I know very well that it will be a goodbye....for quite a while...
"Does Utau know?" I shook my head...I wonder how she'll take this...Its gonna be a whole 5 hours of interrogation...that is, if she arrives back in time...
"Are you going to tell her when she comes to the graduation ceremony?" Kukai asked from beside me.
"Yep...I bet her reaction will sure be interesting?" I joked and we all giggled.
Oh trust me, everyones reactions are going to be very interesting...
"I guess your going to go on up and get your degree along side Nagi and I." Kukai patted my back as we had returned to enjoying our lunch...
"How does someone graduate early anyway?" Yaya asked as she came and sat back down after putting up her tray.
"Well you go talk to your counselor and she sets up a way for you to go online and take the classes you need in order to graduate online." I informed.
"That's right." Nagi confirmed.
"Amu, you haven't told us what your doing once you graduate..." Oh jeez, I knew this was going to come up..." I plan on either going to community college or University of Seiyo downtown..I plan on getting a part time job and helping out my family while my mother is in this condition...
"Well hey so that means your still going to be near us. We can still see each other every here and there." Yaya announced. But thats what she thinks.
I put on the best smile I could muster.
"Well this is great. And what are you studying?" She asked eagerly.
I winked at her. "Its a surprise." again I put up the best smile I could get.
"What? Aw come on tell us!" Yaya complained.
"Huh? Amu-chan do you seriously think you've found your would-be self?" Nagi intervined
"Well..Its a possibility...so for now, I'm going to try it out. And I'll see where it takes me.."
Nagi smiled. "Follow your heart." he whispered to me....I plan to.
Nagi POV
"Mother I'm home." I called out as Rima and I entered the front door to my house. "Mother?" I looked around the living room and found a note on the coffee table.
"She and your grandmother went out?" Rima asked from behind my shoulder.
"Yeah and there's supposed to be a box around here somewhere." I looked around the room.
"I think that's it on the table." Rima had walked into the dinning room and there on the table sat a card board box. She brought it over to me.
"I think I know what this is." I took my keys out, ripped the tape and opened it.
"Its your cap and gown." I was expecting it. I pulled them out from the box.
"Hey theres another box." I looked up and right beside where the box had sat was another, smaller box.
"This must be your class ring." She walked over to me with a half smile on her face. "You must be excited to finally be graduating."
"Well I'm excited to get back to studying with professional dancers everyday."
She gave me another half smile but it immediately faded and she looked down. Alright Nagi, its time to see what you've learned...
I noticed the coffee table was right in front of us and began to walk towards her. "Rima-chan I.." At that very next moment, I purposely hit my knee on the corner of the table and stumbled until I fell foreward.
Ouch. I hope that looked real, because that sure felt real. My nose was right into the carpet and I could feel my knee aching from the hit.
I then heard giggling. BINGO
Rima was chuckling with that cute and happy smile I love.
"Are you ok Nagi?" She still giggled but knelt down to try to help me up.
I propped myself up on my elbows. "Gotcha to laugh.."I smiled up at her..
Suddenly her eyes widened but the smile soon came back and she crossed her arms.
"You fooled me." She nodded to herself. "I have taught you well, young grasshopper."
"Hehe, I guess so. Arigatou, Sensei." I stood up off the carpet.
"But why are you trying to make me laugh? We were talking about you heading off to study professional dance?"
"Well I just want to let you know that I'm really gonna miss the smile and laugh of yours."
She blushed. "I can't believe your leaving in a week..."
"Niether can I.." Her expression then turned serious..
"Promise you'll write, and call." I smiled.
"Of course I will." Her expression was still serious. "I'm pretty sure I'm coming back on christmas and definately for the Prom too. Come on give me a smile." She gave me a small one.
Sigh..guess I have no choice.
"Rima-chan..." I pulled on my cheeks and wagged my tongue around. She giggled.
"You look silly. Your not doing it right." she gave a cocky smirk.
"Huh??'"
"Go a little faster." I tried it again.
"Like this." She did it as well. Boy do we like silly.
We then both burst out laughing.
I am terrible at making people laugh. But it is pretty fun to have Rima teach me all these jokes and strategies.
Rima then stepped in close to me and hugged me. At first I was a little surprised at her sudden action but I quickly composed myself. I smiled, rested my chin on her head and hugged her back.
"Go show the dancing world what your made of." She warmly said to me.
"You bet I will." She then stepped back.
"Now that we're both content, its time to run off into the sunset." She pointed out into the horizon.
"HUH??"
"Just like I taught you Nagi!!" How did we get here? Weren't we just in my living room???
"Uh...do we really have to Rima-chan cuz this is the one thing that really confuses me..."
"Yes we do!" She had sparks in her eyes. "Now follow me and frolick into the sunset!!"
~Sweat drop~
"Uh..ok." I began to run down the beach, by the sunset close behind Rima...laughing awkwardly ...
Amu POV
"Woo...." I sighed. "What a day." I dropped down my back pack and immediately rushed over to my laptop.
I turned it on and waited patiently for it to load.
"Come on, come on. How slow is this thing" I thought impatiently.
Finally once it was loaded and I was on my desktop. I quickley opened my email inbox and scanned through my mail...
I groaned. I sulkily stood up and flopped down on my bed, burrying my face into my pillow.
Nothing.
"Its ok Amu-chan." Ran and the others hovered over and tried to comfort me.
"...I really wanted to talk to him.."I mumbled into the pillow.
"Amu-chan, he'll email you eventually. Theres nothing to worry about."
"Yes there is. I want to talk to him. I need to talk to him." My voice had then turned urgent and pleading as I lifted my head from the table.
"I thought you weren't going to tell Ikuto about this." Ran asked confused.
"I'm not. And, he'll probably find out eventually anyways."
"Then why are you so eager to talk to him?" Miki asked.
"...because...I want to hear from him one last time."
"Huh?" They all looked confused.
"For what I have planned...In order for this to work...I'm cutting off connects."
"What?!" They all yelled.
"Besides, once this is all over. I'd rather not speak to him until I find my true self."
Kukai POV
This is the fourth time I've called. Come on! Answer.
"Hello?"
"Oi, Utau." YES. A smile grew on my face. "You finally answer! Don't you miss your boyfriend."
"Oh my gosh Kukai, I am so sorry." She pleaded. "I haven't really had anyfree time. I intended to call you back all those times but since I don't get back til late at night, I though would have been sleeping." Oh please that is no reason.
"You should have just called. I don't care if you wake me up. I just wanna talk to you." I was currently sitting in my room, infront of my computer, while spinning a basketball in my opposite hand.
"Aww. I really wanted to talk to you too." She spoke with a warm voice. I smiled.
"So how is your tour in Europe going?" I asked.
"Its amazing. And i was even asked to do some cover shoots for a few magazines here."
"That sounds awesome." I spoke excited for her.
She sighed. "I really wish you could be here.."
"Yeah, europe sure does seem like an exciting place to visit, but I'm even more excited about you coming back." My voice was filled with joy.
"Oh..yeah um.."
"So what time is your flight tomorrow?"
"Yeah about that...listen.." I could feel my heart sinking...please, please tell me...
"I can't be there for your graduation..." I could practically feel myself shatter...
"What? I thought you were coming back already? Did you forget to book your flight or something." I can't believe this is happening. I want to see her...
"No, its just that, my tours been extended."
"Why???" I pleaded.
"I'm meeting one of the pop idols here in paris."
"So? Can't it just be put off for some other time..Or why can't she come to Japan.." I can't believe this is happening.
"I tried talking to Sanjou-san and since we were supposed to head back tomarrow, I didn't really mention the day of the graduation ceremony and so she didn't get the tickets. And besides she also said it would be best now, since I'm already here. "
I groaned. "...Utau you've been gone since January..we were all going to go out and celebrate the day before graduation on the last day of school...AND afterwards too."
"I know but hey I was there for prom. That was a special day too." She mentioned.
"Yeah but only for two nights. And before that, you were only around on christmas through the 27th." I countered.
"I know..." her voice held guilt. "but.." it suddenly lifted. "..I WILL be back in two weeks and from then on, we can spend entire time together. Up to the very last minute, until your off to Tokyo..." I sighed...
"Do you promise me?" I asked.
"Yes...I promise." She spoke in a warm voice..I smiled.
"Alright then...and my folks are going to film the whole thing so you'll be able to see it."
"Thats awesome!" Her voice was cheerful again. "I wanna be able to see how it all happens, when you get your diploma, everything. Even everybodies reactions. Especially Amus'."
"No need for that. Amu's going to be too busy getting her own diploma and.."
"WHAT??" Oh crap. Realization hit me. I took my hand and slapped my hand against my forehead and it slowly sunk.
"Kukai??" Utau was waiting for my response. Hinamori's gonna be pissed but, then again, she was going to tell her at the ceremony, which Utau wont be able to attend anymore.
"Hinamori is graduating early. She was going to surprise you the day of the ceremony."
"Why is she graduating early?"
"Its complicated to explain but she mainly said she just doesn't want another year of high school."
"Did she say anything else? Like what she's going to do now?"
"Utau just promise me you won't tell her that I told you."
"But I need answers." She eargerly spoke.
"Just talk to her when you get back." Utau gave a big. "...I'm missing out on everything for you guys."
"Just hurry back and everything will be all better." I said to her warmly.
"I will.." "UTAU!" I could faintly hear Sanjou-sans voice calling Utau.
She groaned. "Well anyways, I gotta go ok."
"Its cool, I gotta get some stuff taken care of too."
"Alright then. I love you..." Hearing those words always gives me butterflys in my stomach.
"I love you too." I spoke softly and smiled. "Good night."
AMU POV
BUZZZZ
I flipped open my phone to see that I had gotten a text message from Kukai.
"Yo hinamori, it turns out Utau wont be attending the ceremony." ~KUkai
My eyes widened at this and i immediately typed back.
"WHAT?! WHY???" I sent
A few moments later my phone buzzed again
"SHe said her tours been extended and she cant do anything to get over here any sooner.(pouts)"
Well thats just great. Now who knows when the next time I'll talk to her, let alone see her be. I groaned.
"T.T" I sent.
My phone once again buzzed.
"By the way.....I know it was supposed to be a surprise but I...might have told her about you graduating..."
SAY WHAT! Now she's going to be bombarding me with questions. Utau knows me all to well. Even better than Nagihiko. She'll find out instantly.
"..so yeah, she's busy right now but if she calls in a few hours, you'll know what to expect.." he went on.
(goan).....sigh..."Its ok Kukai"...a thought then came to my head. I hate to do this. "When is she actually coming back?"
Buzzz
"Two weeks. She'll be back to see me off."
"Well then she'll just have to wait for an explanation until then." I replied.
Hey it serves her right for no coming when she said she would.
"Lol. Anyways, I gotta go so I'll talk to you later, Good night."
"Bye Kukai. OH! P.s. We're all going to the graduation barbeque and bonfire right?"
"OF COURSE!"
"Awesome! See you tommarow." I pressed send then shut my phone.
"So Utaus not showing up huh?" Miki came from beside me. I didn't even realize they had all been reading.
I sighed. "Nope...I didn't realize the night of Kukais prom was going to be the last time I'd see her..."
"Amu-chan you'll definately see her again. Everyone..."
"Yeah, with really pissed off looks on they're faces."
"I don't think it will be like that." Dia said from beside me. "I think they'll have joy filled expressions."
I smiled. "Well theres no backing out now. I'm going to go through with this."
School (THE LAST DAY)
Tik, Tok, tik, tok, tik, tok
The entire room was silent. I was messing with my pencil and rapidly hittng the desk with the eraser side. I took a look around and everyone was staring at the clock, including the teacher. Everyone was on the edge of their seats, gripping tightly onto they're books, eagerly tappng they're feet, biting their lips and tapping they're fingers.
Tik, Tok, tik, tok, tik, tok
This is it....these last few moments were slowing down for me. I took this oppertunity to look around the room slowly making a memory.
Tik, Tok, tik, tok, tik, tok
I can tell everyone is eager to get out of here. But not me...well not so much...All of them will be coming back in a month. As for me...I'm not ever coming back....
"WOOOOOOOHHHHHHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"ITS SUMMER BREAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"SO LONG SUCKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Nikaido sensei was the first one out the door. (Yep hes still teaching them)
Everyone through they're remaining papers up in the air and rushed out of the room like savages free from their cell. I however, remained seated....
I could hear many cheers and yells from all over the school. The running feet down the hall towards all the exits, the sounds of people saying their goodbyes and so on.
I still stayed seated. I felt like forever, I ignored everything and just remained there for what felt like forever.
All the sounds began to fade. All the noise was calming down. I looked up at the clock and it read. 4:15
I guess its time...I gathered the very few papers I had and dumped them in the recycle bin. I slung my brown bag over my shoulder and left the room. Nobody was in the halls, out the window there was still people outside but they were leaving quickly. As I walked down the hall, down the stairs, past the library, the nurses office the cafeteria, the front office and right past the main stair case, I took it all in. Every single sight....Once the only thing blocking my path from the outside world was the glass door. I kept still but then stepped through and outside where the cool spring air hit me.
I made my way down the path and up to the street. Just as I was about the round the corner that seperated the neighborhood from school grounds. I took one last look at the building from over my shoulder. A light smile came to my face. I faced forward once again and began my walk home.
Rima POV
"Are you coming for some snacks?" I asked Nagihiko as we hand in hand made our way to my front door. We then faced eachother.
"I would love to Rima but I cant I have to get home to help my mom pack up my things." My smile faded a little.
"But hey I'll see you tonight ok?" My smile brightened again.
"Definately."
"....I love your smile." I blushed.
He then stepped foreward and wrapped his arms around me, as did I. I then looked up at him. And we both know what this means. I stood up on my toes. He lightly pushed my hair out of my face before he gently kissed me. It was a sweet tender loving kiss. There nothing like a kiss in the most beautiful time of the year. With the smell of cherry blossoms in the air. I don't know how long it lasted bust when we finally released I was blushing like crazy.
"I'll see you tonight..." He gave me one final hug and then began to step down from my front porch.
"Wait..." He turned back to me with a questioning look. Since I was two stair steps higher then he was, I was now eye level with him.
I placed my hand on his shoulder so he would lean forward and I kissed him once again. It wasn't as long as the first one but it held just as much feelings. Once I stepped back, there was a massive blush on his cheeks.
"Later.." I then turned back towards my door.
"Later.." He too said and once composing himself, he smiled and left. Once he was out of sight. I giggled and opened the door.
"OW!" Someone groaned from the other side of the door. I looked inside and my mother was standing there rubbing her forehead.
"Mother! What on earth were you doing? Spying on us??"
"OF COURSE NOT.....I was just keeping an eye on you..."
"I thought you liked Nagihiko? And we've been together for over a year now." I set down my books on the kitchen counter. Mother walked into the kitchen as well, still rubbing her forehead from when the door hit her.
"Nagihiko is a wonderful boy but it doesn't hurt for a mother to look after her daughter."
"Mother I just turned 17. It really shouldn't bother you that I'm being walked home by my boyfriend and that he kisses me good bye." I insist to her as I look around the room for a snack.
"Well while we're on the subject, don't you two come up for air???" My jaw dropped and I began to blush like crazy. "And I never knew you were the inishative type." My mother crossed her arms and I tried to compose myself.
"Mother just stop spying on us." I groaned, took an apple and began to walk out of the kitchen.
"Oh, and at around 7 I'm going to the bonfire."
"Oh right." she recalled. "And by the way, your going to be attending his graduation ceremony right? She asked.
"Of course."
We both walked into my room and I opened my closet to pull out my dress.
"I will be wearing this new dress I bought with the money father gave me."
(Dresses on profile)
"Your father gave you money?"
"Yeah about $300."
"Hmph.." She crossed her arms and gave an irritated expression. "Just like him to wanna win you over. And now he wants you to go stay with him." She said to herself.
"Wait what???" I put the dress back in the closet.
She sighed. "Your father just called...and he wants you to go spend your vacation with him.....You leave the day after the graduation ceremony."
"THE DAY AFTER THE CEREMONY??? The entire vacation????"
She nodded. "But mother! Dad lives an hour and 45minutes away! That means I wont be able to see any of my friends until school starts and most of them are leaving!! I wont get anytime with you! And...."I gasped....
"NAGIHIKO LEAVES IN A WEEK! I WONT BE ABLE TO SEE HIM OFF!!"
"Rima I talked to your father and he just finds it unfair that he only gets you every other weekend and on some holidays, so he threatened that if I dont go through with this, he would fight for custody!!" My mouth fell open and tears formed in my eyes.
She sighed....
"Rima you have to spend more time with your father...."
"Mom I know that and I would love to spend more time with dad but my friends...and nagihiko...Nagihiko is leaving! I dont know when I'll see him again!" Tears rolled down my face...
"I told him that but your fathers mind is made up." she stated.
"Rima....your father and I also don't think that...you and Nagihiko..." she paused.
"We wont what??!" I suddenly demanded.
"Will last..." My mouth dropped open in astonishment
"You have to admit that with him going away, do you really think you two wont move on!??"
"Yes!! We wont and I am going to call dad right now!" I pull out my phone.
"He still doesn't even fully agree with you having a boyfriend anyway so....so... you two are to just say your goodbyes the morning you leave on the bus and..."
"Wait...Bus??" I froze and asked her with a confused look.
"Your father works that morning but he gets off at 12. The bus will leave at 11 so he'll meet you at the bus station in Sukumo."
"Mom why aren't you driving me? Or why doesn't he just drive up here?"
"Rima I refuse to see that man! And he feels the exact same way so after much deliberation, we just decided to have to send you on a bus."
"WHAT THE HELL AM I!!!!!!???????" My moms eyes widened. The tears freely falling.
"SOME PACKAGE TO BE POSSESSED THAT YOU TWO FIGHT OVER AND SEND BACK AND FORTH THROUGH THE FREAKIN DELIVERY GUY!!!??" I ran out of the room.
Barbeque/Bonfire( 7.30)
Outfits on profile
Amu POV
There were people all over the field. (This isn't the city park we usually see in the show)They were stretched out on towels and and chairs that they had brought, some were by the lake and others were running into the trails of the woods. There grills were all under the parks metall canopys and wooden gazebos. (Again...not like the one in the show) where there were many picnic tables.
The main thing that stood out was the fire that was slowly growing in the center of the field. People were still trying to build it up. The crowd was mainly upperclassmen but there were a few sophmores.
I walked down the hills and onto the field where everyone was running around. I was wearing a british butterfly v neck tee, and some white shorts and white vans. And ofcourse, I held a jean jacket in my hand just incase.
There was music. I looked over to the small stage, not to far from the fire and Nagihiko's band was playing. A huge crowd was around them as well and people were dancing around the ever growing fire. Nagi was playing his guitar but he wasn't singing. Koji is the real lead singer and sometimes plays the guitar. Aki is the base guitar, Taro is the drummer and Sho is the keyboard.
(Nagi isn't the usual lead singer. He sometimes does and he mainly did at Amu's party because he's one of her closest friends that was dedicating a few songs to all of them)
I rushed over to get a closer look
(Good Charlotte - The Anthem Lyrics I do not own)
(Yeah, here we go)
It's a new day, but it all feels old
It's a good life, that's what I'm told
But everything, it all just feels the same
At my high school, it felt more to me
Like a jail cell, a penitentiary
My time spent there, it only made me see
That I don't ever wanna be like you
I don't wanna do the things you do
I'm never gonna hear the words you say
and I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be
You...don't wanna be just like you
Oh what I'm sayin' is this is the anthem, throw all your hands up,
you... don't wanna be you
Go to college, a university, get a real job,
That's what they said to me
But I could never live the way they want
I'm gonna get by, and just do my time, out of step while, they all
get in line
I'm just a minor threat so pay no mind
Do you really wanna be like them, do you really wanna be another
trend?
Do you wanna be part of that crowd?
'cause I don't ever wanna, I don't ever wanna be
You...don't wanna be just like you
Oh what I'm sayin' is this is the anthem throw all your hands up,
you, don't wanna be you
Shake it once, that's fine
Shake it twice, that's okay
Shake it three times, you're playing with yourself, again.
You...don't wanna be just like you
What I'm sayin' is this is the anthem throw all your hands up,
Y'all got to feel me, sing if you're with me, you, don't wanna
be just like you (just like you)
This is the anthem throw all your hands up, y'all got to feel
me, sing if you're with me
Another loser anthem (whoa-oh)
Another loser anthem (whoa-oh)
Another loser anthem (whoa-oh)
Another loser anthem
Cheers erupted from everone as well as me. I loved to hear Nagi and his band play.
They were so awesome.
"Hey Amu-chi!!! I looked over to my left and there ahead of me was Yaya, Kukai, Tadase,Blake, Trey, Nazomi and....KAIRI??? I immediately rushed over.
"Oh my gosh!" It is him. "Kairi what are you doing here??" Wow he's changed so much. He's still tall and wears his glasses but he is definately no boy anymore. I haven't seen him since Sanjou-sans wedding...
"Sanjou-san arrived this morning. He got out of school yesterday." Tadase spoke.
(Kairi no longer has romantic feelings for Amu)
"Its nice to see you after all this time HInamori-san." He doesn't call me Joker anymore.
"Its nice to see you too..." I gave him a big hug but then roughly pulled him back...
"Hey!.....Why didn't you show up to my sweet sixteen?????????" He awkwardly rubbed the back of his head.
"Well Onee-san did tell me to fly over but...well...its just that....I was busy with a national martial arts tournament...."
"....Oh......" A smile then came to my face.".....you are becoming a samurai....." I beamed and he smiled.
"I'm a preffessionally trained black belt and have mastered all forms of weapons...." He explained..
"I guess I can make an exception.." We both laughed.
"Right now, I work part time at a dojo."
"Thats great...."
"Kairi-kun, wheres musashi?" Ran and the others asked.
"Well..." He gave sad smile.."I lost musashi right after the tournament."
"...oh.." All the charas seemed a bit sad.
"Well hey, thats not so bad...It means your finally your would be self....you can stand without him..."
"...Your right." His face lightened.
"Thats right! Everybody cheer up!" Yaya beamed.
"Oh and Yaya tells me your graduating early.." Kairi spoke..My face turned serious.
"Yeah....uh I am...you see." He brought his hand up.
"No need to explain yourself to me...I'll know in time. We should all just relax and celebrate."
"Thats right we should!" Kukai stepped in.
"Isnt Nagi's band awesome!" Nazomi came in.
"They sure are." Said Kairi. We all agreed.
"Hey guys!" We looked ahead of us to see Nagi running towards us.
"Hey Nagi." We all said.
"Dude your band is awesome!" Trey and blake told him. They each fist bumped.
"Thanks. We're playing again in a sec, we're just taking a break." He looked towards me.
"Hey Amu-chan, I take it you've noticed Kairi is here." I giggled.
"Yep. I guess the all the gaurdians are back together." I giggled.
"No wait...we're missing Mashiro-san." We all looked around.
"Actually I was just about to ask you, do you guys know where Rima-chan is?" Nagi asked.
We all shook our heads. "I guess Rima-tan hasn't arrived yet." Yaya spoke.
"Hey I'm hungry! Lets go get a hot dog!" Yaya suddenly burst out. "Come on Kairi! Lets go get something to eat!" She pulled on his arm.
"Sure thing. We'll be back in a sec." He smiled and walked off with Yaya.
"Hmm...interesting..."We all turned to Kukai who had a cheeky grin on his face.
"What?" Nagi, Tadase and I asked.
"Nothing, nothing.." We all shook it off.
Nagi POV
I scanned over the crowds. Rima should have been here by now...
I guess I could go out and look for her but I need to get back on stage in a sec.
"So Nagi, what song are you going to play next?" asked Amu-chan.
I smiled. "I'm not sure yet but I better get back up there."
"Good luck then Fujisaki, we'll be cheering you on." Said Kukai.
"Thanks guys, oh by the way, could you guys keep your eyes open for Rima-chan? She hasnt...." Something then slammed into me and encircled my waist. I was pushed back a bit and stumbled but I didnt fall back. I looked down and right infront of me was Rima. She was hugging me tightly and her face was hidden by her hair. A smile grew on my face.
"Rima-chan your here..."I placed my hands on the back of her head and back.
"Nagihiko..." She stifled a sob. My smile faded.
"Rima..." I lightly pushed her back to look her in the face and there were tears at the brim of her eyes. They were a bit red too."..whats wrong." I asked with every bit of worry visible in my voice.
"I-I..." she muffled out. I took her by the hand and guided over to where our chairs were set up.
I had her sit down and I kneeled right in front of her.
"Tell me why your crying..." I pushed her hair out of her face.
"I-I talked with my mom..after you left..." she tried to compose herself. "And she had talked with my dad and...I'm.....I"m supposed to go spend the vacation with him....I leave the day after the graduation ceremony..." she mummbled.
"So that means....."
"I won't be able to spend the week with you....or see you off." She looked down at her lap. "....tomarrow is the last day I'll see you..." I sat silently infront of her.
"My mom doesn't want to send me....but if I don't go.....he'll file for full custody...."
Come on, think Nagihiko...."Your dad does live almost two hours away....well...why don't you just call and ask if you can say for one more week?"
"I tried...I called him and pleaded. But since dad still doesn't approve of me having a boyfriend....he refused. He's made his final answer and so I have to get on a bus to Sukumo this sunday..."
"Wait, a bus? Aren't they driving you?" She gave a sad laugh.
"Thats what I said. You wanna know why they're sending me on a bus?.....cuz they refuse to be in the same room with eachother...." she was trembling.
"I'm starting to think the only reason they fight for me is to get back at eachother! I don't wanna be going back and forth on a bus like some stinking package! I don't wanna go to Sukumo, I wanna spend this last week with you." I leaned forward and hugged Rima tightly.
She burried her face in my jacket and I stroked her hair.
"Its gonna be ok..." I tried to soothe her.
"To make things worse, its a month of having to be around his new gold digging girlfriend." Rima added.
What are we gonna do? I can't believe our time is being cut short to less than two days now. We'd have to say our good byes sunday morning at the train station and... Something then came to me.
"Rima-chan," I looked down at her. "You are not some package....I'm sure your parents deeply love you...and they certainly don't see you as a package...."
"Getting on that bus, I sure will feel like one." I reached down and whipped the tears from her face.
"Your not getting on that bus..."
"Huh??" She snapped up.
"Your not getting on that bus because I'm driving you." I smile at her. "I'm driving you down to Sukumo."
"Its kinda far..." I whipped the rest of her tears away. "I don't mind, in fact....I'm going to drive up there everyday. Everyday up until the day I leave."
"Nagi...really?" I smiled at her.
"Yep. I'm not passing up anytime we have together. So I'll come up, every day right before supper. The day you'll have with your dad, and the evenings you'll have some time with me. Sure its not the full week but we'll still see eachother.....Is this ok?"
She moved foreward and hugged me. "Of course it its." I hugged her back.
"Yo Nagi!!" I turned and the guys were calling me from on stage..."Lets go man!"
I turned back to Rima. "Listen, I'll be right back. Ok?"
"Uh...sure. I-I'll be watching.." she said.
"Stay here." She sat in the chair and I ran towards the stage.
Once I was on stage, I immediately grabbed my guitar and all of us gathered together.
"So what are we playing next?" Asked Sho.
"Listen guys," I spoke. "Lets play 'story of a girl' " (I do not own. 3 doors down does)
"Alright." They all agreed.
"You wrote the song man. You wanna sing it?" Asked Koji.
"Yeah, I do. Is that cool with you?"
"Of course. Lets get out there." We all set up in our places.
I stood in front of the mic and as the music began, people once again rushed to gather around us.
This is the story of a girl
Who cried a river and drowned the whole world
And while she looks so sad in photographs
I absolutely love her
When she smiles!!!!
I looked out into the crowd seeing Rima was still sitting where I left her.
How many days in a year
She woke up with hope but she only found tears?
I can be so insincere
Making the promises never for real
As long as she stands there waiting
Wearing the holes in the souls of her shoes
How many days disappear?
You look in the mirror so how do you choose?
And the clothes that you wear
Look swell the next day
Your hair never falls in quite the same way
You never seem to run out of things to say
She looked at me bewildered and I smiled.
This is the story of a girl
Who cried a river and drowned the whole world
And while she looks so sad in photographs
I absolutely love her
When she smiles
A smile began to spread on her face.I sent a wink in her direction and it got wider.
How many lovers would stay?
Just to put up with this shit day after day
How did we wind up this way?
Watching our mouths for the words that we say
As long as we stand here waiting
Wearing the clothes on the souls of our shoes
How do we get there today?
When we're walking too far for the price of her shoes
And the clothes that you wear
Look swell the next day
Your hair never falls in quite the same way
You never seem to run out of things to say
This is the story of a girl
Who cried a river and drowned the whole world
And while she looks so sad in photographs
I absolutely love her
When she smiles
I really do...I love it when she smiles. It kills me to see anything but a smile on that beautiful face of hers. Tears and frowns dont belong on someone like her. And I wanna make sure that smile stays there. I'll do whatever it takes...
And the clothes that you wear
Look swell the next day
Your hair never falls in quite the same way
You never seem to run out of things to say
This is the story of a girl
Who cried a river and drowned the whole world
And while she looks so sad in photographs
I absolutely love her
This is the story of a girl
Her pretty face she hid from the world
And while she looks so sad and lonely there
I absolutely love her
She smiled even more and ran up to join the crowd.
This is the story of a girl
Who cried a river and drowned the whole world
And while she looks so sad in photographs
I absolutely love her
When she smiles
When she smiles!
Everyone was applauding and she was as well. I could see a light blush on her face.
"How is it you always know how to cheer me up." I asked as Nagi approached me.
"I just understand you.."He shrugged.
"You how you conviniantly have a song for this situation???" I crossed my arms and smirked.
"Its pure coinsidence." He rubbed the back of his head. " I wrote it because its true. I love you for who you are....A shining happy smiling comedian." I stopped in front of her and her smile grew even more.
"You love me?" she asked. Realization hit me and I then began my furious blushing...
"....Um....yeah I....I mean....your a great girl Rima-chan and...and I can.......uh be myself around you and.....uh um.."
"You stutter a lot." She interrupted. "But I love you too."
....she loves me back...
she stepped in front of me and hugged me tightly. I returned it and kissed her forehead...
"And thank you.....for saying...you'll come visit me everyday until you leave..."
"Its nothing...I wanna be able to see you."
Amu POV
This was so much fun. I definitely made the most of it. We all ate, we all took trips through the woods, listened to all the bands, and burned some of our old things from school in the fire.
"Bigger! We need to make it bigger!" the football guys yelled.
"We're all out of stuff." I told Kukai as he asked if we had anything left.
"This is so much fun!" Said Yaya. " but all this fun has gotten me thirsty. Kairi do you have a dollar I can have to buy another soda."
He reached into his pockets and began to dig around for a loose bill.
"Hang on. Can somebody hold this?" He held a small pile of papers in his hands.
"Souma-kun." He handed them to Kukai who was standing right beside him.
"Huh? What?" Kukai was still paying attention to the fire. "Oh ok."
"Aha! Here you go Yaya." He handed her the dollar.
"Thanks Kairi!" Yaya bounce away.
"Ok Souma-kun, I can take back my things now."
"What things?" Kukai turned back towards Kairi.
"The ones I just handed you..."
"Oh....you didn't want me to throw those in the fire?"
"WHAT!!!!?????"
"You handed them to me, so I figured."
"Kairi stared at the fire in horror...." I began to laugh, as did Tadase, Nagi and Rima.
"MY PASSPORT WAS WITH THOSE PAPERS!!!!!!!" We continued to sprawl all over the ground.
Later...10:13
Things had calmed down now. There weren't as many people as before.
The huge bonfire was put out and there were many small fires with individual groups around them .
Our circle consisted of all the former gaurdians, and a few of our friends from the soccer/ basketball/ dance team. I was sitting in between Tadase and Kukai.
"I can't believe the years over..." My teammate Tokiwa spoke out.
"I can't believe we graduate tomorrow.." Blake said from the otherside of Kukai..
"I'm gonna miss you..." I heard Tokiwa-san say to Trey.
"Hey lets have a toast." Kuro sat up from beside Blake, with her sode raised. "To all of our friends graduating!" Everyone in the circle raised they're drinks. "To the class of 2011." We all said in Unison and took a drink.
"And another toast." I spoke out. "To all of our friends that are gonna rule the school as seniors and Juniors."
"To the new upperclassmen" We all said in Unison and once again drank.
"Well....its getting late. I've gotta head home to wake up for graduation tomarrow." One of the seniors, Jason spoke out.
"Yeah we gotta go to."
"I'll see you guys at the ceremony tommarrow." Said Tadase as he got up to leave. A lot of them stood up but some of us remained seated. We all exchanged hugs and goodbyes. This would probably be the last time I see some of these people.
By the time the group had dispersed, there were only a few of us left. I was getting pretty tired myself.
There werent anymore bands around but there was still music coming from the stereo on the stage. It turned to a slow song. Couples started to gather around and slow dance.
"Hey Rima-chan, lets go dance." Nagi took hold of Rima's hand.
"Sure." She smiled.
"Hey Kairi!" Yaya burst out. "Lets dance!"
"Uh sure." He stood up and let Yaya guide him over.
Soon following was Nazomi with Blake, Yuri with Trey, Daisuke with Riku, Brandon and Meena, Dolton with Jenna, Yumi with Naoshi, and Yami with Shay.
Ricky and Layla were already asleep and Tammy with Calvin were just laying in eachothers arms.
(Kukai and Utau both anime sweatdroped with faces like -.-)
"I feel so left out..." I said...-.-
"I know....both people we're with are two continents away." Kukai responded -.-
We both sighed....well doesn't this help us feel wonderful?
"Well, lets just try to make the best of the situation." Kukai stood up.
"How?" I asked and he then grabbed my wrist, motioning me to stand up.
"Come on. Lets dance, pal." I laughed.
"Sure." We made our way over to where everyone else was dancing.
The song "She will be loved" by maroon 5 was playing
We faced eachother, I placed my hands on his shoulders and he placed his on my waist.
We slowly began to move from side to side.
I love this song. I could see all around us, everyone really seemed to be enjoying themselves. Nagi and Rima were very close, they were hugging while they danced with Nagis chin resting on Rimas head. Yaya and Kairi seemed to both be smiling and enjoying a conversation as they danced.
"I can't believe we're really graduating..." came Kukai, I looked back up at him.
"...I know right.." I spoke softly. "This..this is a completely new chapter in our lives, a HUGE turning point.."
"Yeah.." He smiled. "I'm really gonna leave this town soon...time sure does fly.."
"It sure does..." Kukai looked like he was reflecting back on memories. I then giggled.
"You know..I bet this sure isn't how you pictured your last day of school ending."
"Huh?" He seemed confused. I smiled.
"I mean, you probably didn't think it would be me here dancing with you. It should have been Utau."
Realization came to him and he laughed. "Well, yeah. That was what I was counting on but I mean hey, things come up unexpectingly. Besides, I don't mind having you be the one I'm dancing with. Your one of my best friends. Your like my sister, I care about you." My smile brightened
"And your like my brother. You always help and look out for me." I then gave him a big hug.
"Haha, whenever you need me, I'll be around." He hugged me back and picked me up off the ground a little. I couldn't help but get this hurting feeling that...this will be the last REAL conversation I have with Kukai....I hugged him a little harder.
"Well I'm gonna miss you when you head off to Tokyo." I said.
"I'll miss you too. I'll miss everybody. But it is exciting that I'm going there to really focus on soccer." he placed me on the ground
"Your gonna do awesome."
"And hey, how much longer are you gonna keep us in the dark about what your doing?"
"Well...you'll find out tomarrow after the ceremony..." Oh they sure will...
"Awesome and boy am I eager to hear this."
"And once you do find out, what I'm doing will come as a bit of a shock but the result in gerneral probably wont be so unexpected..."
"What do you mean?" He seemed confused
"Oh nothing...." We just continued to dance.
"Hey...do you think there could be a little somethin somethin going on there.." He motioned towards Kairi and Yaya. My eyes widened a little.
"Oh my gosh....is it me or is Kairi blushing?" Yaya was hugging him and there seemed to be a tint of red on his cheeks. Kukai and I laughed.
"Only time will tell.....and Nagi and Rima couldn't be anymore into eachother."
Both their heads rested on eachothers. It was so cute.
"I sure do wish them luck. Nagi is going to be heading off too." said Kukai.
"I know...and how are you and Utau doing?" She is going be missing his graduation.
"Well I'm still pretty upset that she wont be back for two weeks but we will get a week to be together before I take off...." His eyed seemed to sadden. "I really love Utau...but I just wish she were around more often. I can't help but feel with her out there exploring the world...she'll forget about me..." That feeling isn't to foreign to me either...
"Do you miss Ikuto?...." My eyes drooped a little but I tried to keep to the smile.
"More and more everyday..." I wonder what he's doing now.."Ok Kukai, let me pretend your Ikuto for just a few minutes..." He laughed.
"Alright....But then let me pretend your Utau for a bit.."
"Deal." We then gave eachother one big hug.
MEANWHILE....Nagi and Rima..NPOV
"Thanks again Nagi..."
"Hmm? For what?" I asked.
"For lots of things...for always being nice when I was mean....for helping me through my parents divorce...for seeing me as more than a cute face......for offering to come see me until you leave..."I hugged her a little tighter.."And for liking me for who I really am.." She smiled up at me.
"Its nothing.." we continued to dance.
I noticed that song, she will be loved was playing.
I lowered my head a little and sang softly.. "...I don't mind spending everyday, out on your corner in the pouring rain....Lookfor the girl with the broken smile, ask her if she wants to stay a while...And she will be loved...and she will be loved...." I stoked her hair and she burried her face in my chest.
Meanwhile... Yaya and Kairi...YPOV
"Hmm...I thought you said Hinamori-san got together with Tsukiyomi-kun." Kairi asked looking over at Kukai and Amu. "And isn't Souma-senpai dating Utau-chan?"
"She is and yes he is." I laughed. "Kukai and Amu are like brother aned sister."
"Oh. Just asking." I noticed Kairi wasn't wearing his glasses. He had contacts in. I don't think I've ever noticed how cute he is.
"So what about you?"
"Huh? What about me?" he knows what I'm talking about. He's blushing.
"Who have you dated?" He blushed again but tried to compose himself.
"I haven't had time for such things. I'm always very busy." I nodded my head in understanding.
"...well..what about you?" He asked. Now it was my turn to blush.
"I..haven't had a boyfriend before...."
"How come? Your a good and fun person."
"Well...I guess most guys don't find it appealing with how...uh..childish I can be." This actually put a downer on me.
"There is nothing wrong with how you are." He suddenly said. "Your a wonderful, cute, loving, caring person with an energetic personality. Not to mention a graceful dancer. That sounds pretty wonderful if you ask me."
"REALLY??" My eyes widened and beat red blush came to his face.
"Uh...um..uh o-of course.."He stuttered. I laughed.
"Thank you." I then gave him a big hug but it seemed to have taken him by surprise. It only took a few moments before he hugged me back and we continued dancing.
APOV
Kukai yawned loudly.."Its getting late and I gotta get home"
"Yeah me too. We both have big day tommarrow."
"Yes...we certainly do." we gave eachother one last hug.
"See you tomarrow.." I called to him as I began to walk away.
"Later.."He yelled back..
Kukai walked off to say goodbye to some more friends and I did to a few myself.
I headed on up to the parking lot and got into our car. My parents let me borrow it today. And I headed home...
~~~~*~~~*~~~~~Graduation Day~~~~~*~~~*~~~~~
They say graduation day is supposed to be one of the greatest days of your life....so....why do I feel like the exact opposite. I placed my fork down, suddenly losing my appetite. I took a sip of my milkshake, hoping it would calm my nerves.
"Something wrong Amu-chi?" Yaya asked from across the table.
"No I'm fine, I guess I'm just full already." I had only eaten half of my stack of pancakes.
"Can I have them?" asked Yaya. I pushed the plate towards her.
"Yippee!" she immediately dug in.
If your wondering where we are and you guessed IHOP, you right. The gang and I are having breakfast at Ihop before we head off to the ceremony.
I was wearing a white sundress. Rima was wearing a black sundress and Yaya was wearing a jean fabric dress. (links on profile)
"Boy Am I stuffed!" Muttered Kukai.
"Yeah. I don't think I could eat another bite.....but its so good." Nagi said and ate some more.
Kukai, Nagi, and even Kairi had completely stuffed their faces with who knows how much food.
Tadase laughed. "I don't think you guys will be able to go onstage and get your diplomas."
We all agreed. I can't believe I'm not in the mood to eat, I love Ihop....maybe its because....in a few hours....
"Amu." I looked up at Rima. I didn't even realize everybody had stood up from the table. "Lets go, its 9:30."
"Right.."I stood up and we exited.
We had come in two cars. Kukai, Tadase, Kairi and Yaya had come in Kukais car and I was riding with Nagi and Rima.
We drove to the Seiyo Centre where the ceremony was being held. As soon as we arrived, it was on with the navy blue caps and gowns. It was pretty windy outside. I couldn't manage to close my gown because the wind was blowing hard and my hair was getting in my face too.
"Here let me help you." Nagihiko took hold of both ends of the gown and closed it up for me while I moved my hair out of my face.
"Thanks Nagi." I gave a half smile.
"Are you alright Amu-chan?" the was a bit of concern in his voice.
"Uh, yeah why do you ask?"
"I don't know....you seem a little worried. Are you nervous?"
"A little." I tried to laugh.."Uh..don't worry about it." I smiled.
Nagihiko stared at me for a little while. I'm getting nervous with him staring at me.
"Alright!" Called Kukai. We both walked over to where the others stood.
"Its show time." said Kukai. He placed his arm around Nagi and I. "Lets do this."
"We'll see you guys in there." said Rima.
She gave Nagi, Kukai and I one final hug, as did Yaya, Kairi and Tadase. With that, they entered through the main entrance and we entered through the back.
"I'm so pround of you Amu-chan!!!!" tears were streaming down my dads face. "I will be taking as many photos as possible!!" His face turned serious. I felt a small pain in my chest at hearing this...
"uh..thanks Papa. I have to go into the back rooms now."
"Good luck sis." Ami gave me a hug and I returned it.
"We'll be watching Amu-chan." I gave my dad a strong hug.
"Ok then." They both began to walk up to their seats.
There was a 360 degree audience surrounding the main floor. Ahead of me was the back door where I was supposed to be in but I slowly turned and went out throught the west exit.
Nagi POV
"Alright, everybody line up in alphabetical order as I call you." The vice principle raised his voice.
"It sure is crowded back here." Commented Brandon
"Of course it is. 400 people are graduating." Kukai responded.
"Hey, where's Amu-chan?" I looked around.
"Right here!!" She appeared behind us.
"Where were you?" I asked.
"Oh no where just taking care of a few things and talking to my dad and Ami." She rubbed the back of her head awkwardly.
I can't put my finger on it but....something just seems very off about Amu. I can't help but get a nervous feeling.
"Fujisaki! Over here." One of the people helping alphabetize the students called.
"Well I guess this is it. We'll see you out there." Kukai patted my back.
"I'll be 12 people behind you..." Amu said to me. I placed my hand on her shoulder.
"Amu-chan..." Her face turned serious.."...Nadeshiko exsistes in my heart....and you and I are still best friends." We both looked at eachother for a moment and her eyes seemed to flicker.
She stepped into me and gave me a hug. I returned it.
"Of course we are.." She assured. We both pulled back and half smiled and I then walked towards my place in line.
"AND NOW PRESENTING.....THE CLASS OF 2011!" The principle announced.
The bands music began to play and out we all walked in a line. There were cheers from all of the audience. Streamers were being popped and I really couldn't help but smile. I heard Papa and Ami calling out to me and- OH DEAR GOD.....I told them not to bring a sign. I smacked my forehead. Papa was flashing away at the camera at lightning speed. I smiled again but blushed and waved.
We were all seated in rows. I was one row behind Nagi and about 6 in front of Kukai. We all settled in our respectful seats and with the audience finally calming down, the principle and valedictorian began their speeches.
I wasn't giving it that much attention when either of them were talking but one thing that did catch my attention about the valedictoria was one of the last things they said.
"The end of one adventure...is just the beginning of another..." I heard her speak.
I like that....yeah...its true...... As one adventure ends another begins........ Ever since I woke up this morning, I've had nothing but a heavy feeling in my chest. I sat up striaghter and inhaled a a few deep breaths.
I need to smile. I need to be proud. I'm wearing a red cord over my gown, which means I graduated with honors, a white sash for my community service hours and ....I forgot what the thing hanging from my hat signifies but damn it, its something I to be proud of. This should be one of the best moments of my life. I have a whole road a head of me.....it is scary...but I'll make it.
As we applauded the valedictorian, the principle stepped back onto the podium.
"And before we call up each individual to recieve they're diploma...we have a special slideshow presentation of this years graduates." My breathing hitched.
'A slideshow?'
Up on the screen, a dark slide showed with words 'congradulations...you made it."
It felt like my heart was quenching..
'why a slideshow??'
The music softly began
'why is the world trying to hurt me?'
And the pictures began...(I do not own this song)
And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn 25
I keep thinkin' times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year we won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now cause you don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love
But it came too soon
And there was me and you
And when we got real blue
Stay at home talking on the telephone with me
We'd get so excited, we'd get so scared
Laughing at our selves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels
Pictures and pictures kept passing by. I know a lot of the senior class and even though this is all about them, a lot of juniors are appearing up there.
I could feel myself quivering and slightly trembling.
...deep breaths
Chorus:
As we go on we remember
All the times we had together
And as our lives change come whatever
We will still be Friends Forever
I stood up sharply. I had looked away from the slideshow.
I can't do this....I can't be here....I can't say good bye......I wont.
"Hinamori-san? What are you doing?" The people beside me asked.
"Oh uh..." I hid my face. "I'm uh...just going to the rest room.."
"Right now???"
"Yeah. I'll be back."
"Hurry." I ducked down lower and rushed off.
The entire place had darkened for the slide show so I didn't have the audiences attention.
So if we get the big jobs
And we make the big money
When we look back now
Will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
Still be trying to break every single rule
Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels
Nagi POV
I turned around at the sound of Amu's name and saw her rushing off.
"Where is she going??" I asked those around her.
"Restroom, she said." huh?
I felt uneasy for some reason.
Kukai POV
Quite a bit up ahead, I saw someone with pink hair stand up. I know that hair anywhere, its Hinamori.
She scurried off. Where could she be going?
Amu POV
I knew it! I sunk down to the corner of the restroom as my tears began to roll. I knew I wouldn't be able to make it till the end.
But I have to go....and I will....but I don't have the strength to see the rest out there. I heard voices suddenly
As we go on we remember
All the times we had together
And as our lives change come whatever
We will still be Friends Forever
They were singing....everybody out there is singing to the music of the slideshow....
I listened to them sing to that one verse and then slowly stood up....
I ......
can't.....
I can't.....say good bye to high school.....
I can't........................go up on stage and get that diploma............
I rushed my way out of the restroom, trying to keep my head free from emotions and thoughts.
I made a turn but it wasn't the turn that led back to where everyone sat.....
Its time...
Its time to go...............I then bust into a run....
"And now...the class of 2011...................Allen Anderson............"
I knew this would happen..........so I was prepared.
I burst into one of the small rooms backstage, I opened the small closet inside and pull out my large roller breif case.
Narrorators POV
Nagi was desperately looking around the room.
Amu was no where in sight. He wanted to go find her but he couldn't stand up now.
They had now begun calling the F's and nagi was growing more nervous.
This is it.....the big moment.....after this he had only week left with everybody....
He then turned behind him again.
"Where is amu?" he asked.
"Nagihiko Fujisaki." the principle called and he gasped.
His fellow classmates were giving him one really loud cheer.
He stood up and made his way to the stage.
He shook hands with the principle and bowed to everyone with a bright smile.
Rima was practically in tears but there was still a smile on her face.
Amu.....she was still not around.
Even ther classmates had begun to glance around.
Both Nagi and Kukai were very confused.
"Hinamori Amu..." Called the principle.
A big erruption of cheers had spurred from the audience and students but as the looked to the chair where they expected to see her.....it was empty.
As more noticed she wasn't in her seat, they quieted down and murmered and glanced around...
"HInamori Amu..." The principle repeated and looked around but there was no response...
Her father and Ami were both very confused and worried.
Some classmates had rushed off the the restroom but found nothing....
And thats because she wasn't there......
She was rushing towards the main doors of the centre...........
Panting, with her rolling breif case in hand, she rushed through the doors and felt the cool wind on her drying tears.
She stepped into the fluttering wind and contrete of the outside but didn't stop running.
Without stopping she pulled her cap off her head and through as high as she could into the air.
She watched it go and eclipse the sun in the air without stopping her run, and so she wasn't there to catch it again.....
She ran towards the main street with her hand in the air for she found what she was looking for.
"TAXII!!!!" She called out and the driver immediately pulled over.
She hastily climbed in along with her things.
"To the airport..." She spoke quickley and he stepped on it.
AMU POV
The driver began to move foreward once again.
I was panting and trying desperatly to catch my breath.
I turned towards the back window and saw my cap was still on the ground in front of the centre. I tried to compose myself.
I did it......I left....but a part of me is still in high school....
"Amu-chan?" Dia asked from her egg in my small pouch.
"I'm fine. Go back inside with the others." I whispered.
I leaned back into my seat and soaked it all in.....
My bangs covered my face........
I heard the radio playing softly.
"Please turn it up."
"Yes miss."
It was the song graduation....the one that was just playing.....
I listened and turned back around to look out the rear window......
And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn 25
I keep thinkin' times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year we won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now cause you don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love
But it came too soon
And there was me and you
And when we got real blue
Stay at home talking on the telephone with me
We'd get so excited, we'd get so scared
Laughing at our selves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels
Chorus:
As we go on we remember
All the times we had together
And as our lives change come whatever
We will still be Friends Forever
Memories came flooding back to me, and I didn't mind
So if we get the big jobs
And we make the big money
When we look back now
Will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
Still be trying to break every single rule
Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Can Heather find a job that won't interfere with her tan
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels
Tears freely rolled down my face but not a sob escaped me...
Repeat Chorus:
La, la, la, la…
Yeah, yeah, yeah
La, la, la, la…
We will still be friends forever
I will think of all my friends and family everyday no matter what...
Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?
Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
"Are you alright miss?" asked the driver.
".........fine." I responded in a composed voice
Repeat Chorus three times
Tears continued to stream down..
"......We will still be...friends forever..." I wispered and turned to sit forward.
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