Fallen Happiness

By: Confusedn'hurt

Disclaimer: I do not own Azumanga Diaoh.

Author's Notes: ehehe…laughs nervously sorry y'all I been a bit busy with summer school and preparing for the SATS and all so if I don't update as fast as usual then IM SORRY waves hands apologetically anyways enjoy the story and review pretty please.

Chapter 3: Hush, baby don't cry

(Tomo's Pov)

'Oh shit! What the hell? Does she know where I was during lunch? Did she the knife? Oh shit why can everyone just leave me alone and why are they so freaking nosy?'

(Normal Pov)

A thousand questions streamed through her mind as though a hurricane just crashed down on her. She winced at the thought of letting Miss Kurosawa know what's going on in her life currently. Although she didn't trust anyone but Yomi she thought maybe the gym teacher would help her keep others away from the pool area during lunch. Tomo thought for a while and decided to tell Miss Kurosawa the half truth and let the teacher assume everything else that way she will still be telling a truth not a lie. Tomo didn't want to turn out like her parents who were filled with hate and lies. Tomo thought if she was honest than maybe that will prevent her from turning into those monsters she is forced to call parents. So Tomo prepared for the worst before opening her mouth to tell Nyamo what is wrong with her since the teacher was onto her case.

"Um, sorry Miss Kurosawa-sensei I just didn't feel well today and I had a fight with my parents at home so I am kinda dazed today. I'm really sorry that I didn't have a productive attitude and unkempt clothes." whispered Tomo, while looking at the ground with shame.

Nyamo was shocked with the statement she got from the wildcat. Obviously the wildcat isn't as clueless and stupid everyone says she is.

"Err, its okay I was just worried that's all, but you know if you'd like I'd be happy to help you with anything just drop by to my house if you want to talk or anything." Nyamo said smiling at the young wildcat.

"Ah t-thank you sensei, but I do have favor to ask…" Tomo said shuffling her feet

"Eh? What would that be? I'll try if it isn't too extreme…" Nyamo sweatdroped as she thought of Yukari asking for favors still scared her.

"Um could I stay at the school pool during lunch and do you think you could keep everyone away from entering the pool? I just want to work on my laps to build up endurance and if anyone is there to watch it would distract me." Tomo asked with a serious tone.

Nyamo said a simple consent and the next thing she know she Tomo had her arms around her giving her a hug and a smile of great appreciation. Little does Nyamo know the gym teacher's best friend walked in on them and misunderstood the situation and Yukari strode away in heavy steps. But Nyamo was glad she could help the little wildcat because so many students tease her about her low-scoring grades and boasts. She used to remember how everyone mocked Yukari for being clueless and stupid in math. Though Tomo is way better in sports than Yukari was when they were in high school. With Tomo off her concern for now she dismissed Tomo to her next class.

Tomo sighed in relief when Miss Kurosawa didn't assume anything strange about her asking for a haven in school from everyone. Tomo knew she wasn't isolating herself from anyone or she hopes she isn't. All she wants is to have one hour to herself where no one will tease her, hit her, hurt her, or belittle her. She just wanted someone who would take care of her and heal her wounds.

'What the hell am I thinking Yomi is my best friend why do I keep having second thoughts about her. But, Yomi always seemed a bit infuriated every time I show up…Maybe she hates me? No! She wouldn't. She can't. Yomi's better than that…I hope", Tomo thought sadly.

"Oh well I'll just go see if it's true today after school, but I really should be going to math class now, I'll show them what the class knucklehead can do." Tomo mumbled in a relatively pissed tone.

Tomo reached the class door in a short time or so but as soon as she opened the door, first thing she saw were a pair of death glares from Yukari-sensei and a billion other stares coming from the class.

'Shit shoulda known I was late and I really shoulda called in sick after lunch.' Tomo silently cursed Kami for not slowing down time for her to be on time.

"Um, sorry Yukari-sensei I was late coz' I was detained after gym class by Miss Kurosawa-sensei.", said Tomo.

"Shut up Miss Takino, I would like to have a discussion with before you leave after school." Yukari-sensei growled in seething anger.

Tomo was thinking what she done wrong today while walking back to her desks. Tomo noticed that a white note was placed on her desk. Tomo picked it up without looking and stuffed it into her schoolbag to start working on her homework that was slammed into her hand from Yukari-sensei. Everyone of the azu gang was stunned in amazement when they saw Tomo Takino take out a piece of paper and a calculator and started to work on the math assignment that they haven't finished yet. The first to speak is Yomi.

"Hah, I never thought I live to the day when Tomo starts to do her work! Hey Tomo are you really doing the homework or are you faking it like always huh?" scoffed Yomi.

"Wow, Good job Tomo it's nice to have you do your homework now instead of copying Yomi's." congratulated Chiyo.

Sakaki and Osaka were both too dazed to say anything.

"Hey Tomo don't worry if you don't get some of the work I have notes that you missed in you absent." said Kagura in a tone with neither scorn nor pity.

The rest of the class went on with random people asking the same question as Yomi until the bell rang. After that Kagura walked to Tomo's desk and said, "Hey Tomo you wanna come to the park with me for a jog? Cuz you seemed stressed today and a good run will do you good."

"Ah no thanks, Kagura, I gotta head over to Yomi's for a second. But if you want I'll meet you at the park at sundown. Its cooler then." said Tomo.

"Sure I'll meet you then kay?" said Kagura

Right after Kagura's presences was gone. Tomo was suddenly slammed into the wall. Wincing in pain she looked up to a pair of enraged animalistic eyes. It was Yukari who did that. Yukari's face was one inch away from her and in her face.

Yukari growled "I know you were trying to threaten Nyamo during lunch, if I find out that you hurt her…I WILL MAKE YOU WISH THAT YOU WERE DEAD."

After that Yukari left as if nothing happened. Tomo's lifeless eyes were empty. Tomo sat there will blood streaming down her arm from the nail marks of Yukari's grip. Tomo didn't care at the moment all she wanted to know was what Yomi thought of her and that's all the matters now. Tomo quickly bandaged her arms with cloth so that it would stop the bleeding

With that done Tomo set off to Yomi's house for her answer.

It took her quite a while to reach Yomi's house since she didn't feel well enough to sprint there. When she reached Yomi's bedroom window Tomo yelled her hello and climb in. Strangely, she didn't find Yomi in her room but a light in the bathroom. She walked to the bathroom to find Yomi hurling everything she ate into the toilet. Furious was an understatement.

"What the hell are you doing? You know this diet of yours isn't gonna work so give it up! Geeze if you really want to loose weight then eat normally! See I eat normally am I fat? NO! So stop continuing you stupid diets before you get sick!" yelled Tomo.

"Well It's really none of you business of what I do now is it?" growled Yomi.

"Well for that to come out of you mouth is really surprising, I'm your best friend of course it's my business. It's MY business that you don't KILL yourself in process of your dieting experimentations." Roared the wildcat.

"Best Friend? You tease me about my weight, you embarrass me in public and you post my secrets to the world. IS that what a best friend does?" Yomi screamed.

In blind rage she blurted out those three words that shattered Tomo.

"You know Tomo. For all these year I didn't see you as a friend. I gave you chances and I had it. Its time for you to know that I HATE YOU. You annoy the hell out of me and your attitude that seems like your on crack." said Tomo.

In those sentences Yomi uttered those three words was the last puzzle piece she needed to go insane. So all these year she was used by the one person she thought was her best friend. Funny how those three little words could drain the wildcat's happiness, soul and mind. Funny how the person she trusted was just like everyone else. Cruel and cold. Those like Yomi, Sakaki, Yukari-sensei, and her parents.

Her mind in turmoil, Tomo bolted for the window and ran out of Yomi's yard and into the streets heading for the park. Tomo was hurt and confused. She didn't know where to go but the park. Drops of tears fell into the black pavement as she ran to the park. After a while she collapsed and tears began to stream from her swollen eyes as she sat against the wall of the park, rocking herself for comfort. Rain began to fall ask if heaven itself knows Tomo's pain and cried along with her.

(Meanwhile)

Kagura was heading towards the park right after swim practice in a cheerful mood. She was though curious as of why Tomo acted weirdly in school today, though she kept in mind to ask Tomo later. After a while it started to rain. Kagura thought of going home and sleep, but she thought that maybe Tomo was already at the park waiting for her. So she started sprinting at full speed for the park. When she reached there she found a girl drenched in rain curled up against the park's front gate. It was a moment later until Kagura realized that the girl was Tomo. Tomo was bleeding from both of her arms leaving a pool of blood around her. Kagura tried to talk to Tomo but Tomo didn't respond.

Confusion leads to curiosity which creates truth. Truth brings sadness which brings anger. Anger returns to sorrow which leads to insanity unless someone is willing to help them heal from their wounds.