Hello, everyone. Here is chapter two. I hope you like, cause I sure did. I hope to get more reviews.
Disclaimer: I do not own This Ugly Yet Beautiful World or any of its characters.
Hikari, Takeru and Mari walked to school together. Mari glanced at Hikari, trying to find a flaw to point out. But so far, she only had that Hikari was an alien and she was too naive.
Mari's POV (This is my first time ever doing a person's point of view, so please don't flame me.)~
I glanced at Hikari, honestly not glad that she was back. I was so close to getting Takeru to escort me to prom, even though prom was a ways off. Jeez, could he stare at her any longer? I mean, she wasn't that beautiful...well, yeah, she was, but still...
Takeru was just so handsome. I mean, he still looked the same from last year, and his voice was still the same, but somehow, he seemed ten times more mature. I couldn't help but be envious of her carefree attitude. She had no idea how much he loved her. I wanted that. I didn't have time to think more because someone was talking to me.
"...right, Mari-chan?" Hikari had just asked me a question. I blinked, shaking out of my blank stare. "Uh, sorry, what was that?" I asked, giving her my full attention. She giggled, and her laugh was just too gorgeous, "I said, Takeru-kun is just as handsome as he used to be, isn't he?" Takeru blushed and chuckled nervously, scratching the back of his neck.
"Yes, he is," I answered cautiously, wondering if she could read minds or something. She winked knowingly at me, and I shrugged. No way she could. That's just too weird...well, she is an alien and all... We finally got to school and I had Homeroom with Mr. Nakamura. "Well, I'll see you guys later," I said, giving Takeru a quick kiss on his cheek.
Hikari didn't seem jealous, and Takeru said, "See ya at lunch, Mari." Hikari grabbed Takeru's hand gently and turned to me. "Bye, Mari-chan." she spoke with a bright smile. "Yeah, yeah, whatever," I mumbled. A flash of hurt passed her features and I felt guilty. "I'll see you at lunch, Hikari...(I forced the word out) chan."
Hikari's face lightened and she gave me a wave as she walked off with my Takeru. I laughed bitterly on the inside. MY Takeru? Yeah, right. He belonged to one person. A person I couldn't possibly compete with. I sighed and dragged my legs to my first class.
Takeru's POV~
Me and Hikari walked to Homeroom. Her hands were so soft and warm. She gave my hand a squeeze and I looked up. She smiled sweetly and my heartrate sky rocketed. She looked like an angel, greeting everyone politely as she walked alongside me. I still couldn't believe she was back...and that she still loved me. It was like a dream. We got to class and Daijirou and Shinichi's eyes widened. "Is that...Hikari?" Shinichi asked incrediously. I couldn't help but be smug. "Yep," I responded, pulling her into a short kiss.
She gasped softly and smiled as she kissed me back. I pulled away to look at their jealous stares. Ms. Hana walked in the room, followed by Amika and Sakurako. Sakurako took one look at Hikari and then looked away. Then she took a double take. "Hikari?" she asked.
Hikari smiled brightly and nodded. Sakurako tapped Amika and pointed to Hikari, to which they both screamed and ran to Hikari, tightly hugging her. "It's nice to see you guys again, too," Hikari giggled, not minding being squeezed half to death.
Sakurako pulled away just as the teacher walked in. The teacher looked at Amika and Hikari, sighing, "You can hug your girlfriend after class, Amika. Please have a seat." Amika blushed brightly and stammered, "I-" Hikari smiled, her angelic face lighting up, "Um, excuse me, teacher, but although I am fond of Ms. Amika, I am not in a romantic relationship with her." After the female teacher had a good look at Hikari's innocent demeanor, she blushed lightly.
"Oh, I apologize, Ms...?" Hikaru giggled, chiming, "Hikari." She bowed politely. "It's nice to meet you. Please take care of me." The teacher seemed flustered and managed to say, "Uh, you may sit where you want." All of the guys in class were staring lovingly as Hikari made her way to me. She sat in the empty seat beside me and leaned over, kissing me on the cheek.
I couldn't help but feel a little bit special for having Hikari. She was just so beautiful and I loved her.
Lunch came by quick and I spotted Hikari sitting at a table, with boys surrounding her, holding out teddy bears, love letters and many gifts. I scowled and shook my head. I saw Ryou heading towards me and shook my head. "Hey, Takeru. I tried to get them to leave Hika-chan alone, but they keep coming." That was the last straw. I stomped over to where Hikari was politely rejecting each guy, vaguely aware of Ryou following after me.
Mari's POV~
My brow twitched as I heard confession after confession to Hikari, who kept being all nice and declining them sweetly. I decided that enough was enough. I stood up on the table and shouted angrily, "Look, you idiots. She has a freaking boyfriend, so get lost before I kick your asses!" Everyone in the cafeteria looked at me and the boys shuffled away, grumbling and looking like they were about to burst into tears. Tch. Dumbasses.
Before I knew it, Hikari was hugging me tightly, cutting off my air supply. "Oh, thank you, Mari! I didn't know what to do!" Hikari pouted. "No problem," I said after she had let me go. Her expression went from relief to absolute adoration and I automatically knew what had made her so happy. "Takeru-kun!" Hikari giggled gleefully, engulfing my cousin in a tight embrace.
Takeru hugged her equally, kissing her on her forehead. "Are you alright?" he asked, his eyes filled with worry. "Yup, and it's all thanks to Mari-chan," Hikari smiled warmly at me. "Thanks, Mari," Takeru said seriously, patting my head. I couldn't help but blush. "Whatever, I was just sick of those love-sick idiots, that's all," I insisted, glaring at the knowing look Ryo was giving me. I winced when Hikari kissed Takeru on his lips, assuring him she was alright. It's not fair, I thought. Why couldn't it be me?
Okay, this is enough of Mari's point of view. The next chapter will have Amika, Hikari's and Ryo's point of view. I feel sort of bad for putting Mari through this torture, but she'll have her chance at love again. Besides, this is a TakeruXHikari fanfic, so, yeah, that is the destined couple. Please review.
