Just to make things clear. Italics means the thoughts of a particular person and perhaps flashbacks as well.
Change, For Better Or For Worse
crystal-mist
Chapter 3
Such a lot of occurrences.
Alice had changed herself. Shun was becoming more and more aware of this 'change'.
And with the prom fast approaching, Shun and Alice started to spend less time with one another.
Leah was becoming clingy and followed Shun most of the time. She was like a whining puppy dog following its master around.
At lunch; Leah always interrupted Alice and Shun with a 'Can I sit with you Shun?' At times Alice would feel out of place in the whole conversation…
"SO, where was I?….Yes, the prom theme." Leah would talk non-stop.
Alice just fixed her eyes on her lunch and did not speak a word.
Shun, on the other hand had his eyes fixed on Alice's spaced-out figure… His eyes were filled with concern. 'What is going on with Alice?' he thought to himself.
Shun also noticed that Alice was gloomy whenever she was around him and in contrast she would always be smiling or laughing when she was talking to Joseph.
That evening Alice was waiting for Shun at the gate, like she always did. She smiled and waved slightly at Shun's approaching figure. For once Leah did not interrupt them.
As they were walking, a question was burning through Shun's mind. He wondered if he should voice it out or not.
"What are you thinking Shun?" asked Alice.
He just smiled. "I was wondering…What caused you to change your dressing style and all?" or perhaps I should be asking WHO it is?
Alice blushed. I can't tell him that I did it to impress him can I? "Uh…no particular reason….I just thought that it was about time to make some changes." She answered uneasily.
"Need for changes? That I can understand. But change THIS much?" Just be honest and tell me who you are doing this for, Alice.
"Hm…There is a reason…I think I'll tell you later." She answered blushing a little.
As I suspected, she is doing this for him; for Joseph. thought Shun as they continued the rest of the way silently.
The next day Alice met Leah in the girls' washroom. (More like, Leah was waiting for Alice in the washroom).
The orange-haired Russian took no notice of the blonde. That was until she approached her.
"You are such a wanna-be." sneered Leah.
Alice turned to her. "What is it that you want?"
"I just want to discuss some things with you….First of all, the clothes you are wearing don't suit you at all…Second, I know that you are frying your tiny little brain by trying to be like me. Third, I know that you are after Shun."
"I am NOT imitating you." Alice stated.
"Oh really? Then tell me. What's with your sudden outfit change?"
"…"
"You are trying to get Shun and I know it. Let me just ask you something. Do you honestly think that Shun would fall for someone as plain and unsophisticated as you?"
"I…."
"I mean, there are so many better choices… Someone as amazing as him doesn't deserve to be stuck with trash like you." she said before leaving the washroom with an evil smile on her face.
Shun was the perfect guy is every way. He was cute, tall, strong, and powerful and everything else a girl would want.
Shun was flawless… He was incredible…
And she was just plan, Simple and straightforward. She was nothing compared to him. And tears flooded her eyes as she accepted the reality of what Leah just said.
Alice looked at herself in the mirror. Her clothes, that was all that she changed, No matter what she did, she could not change herself. She couldn't change her personality. She couldn't change her unsophisticated being.
She bowed her head as she wiped the tears out of her eyes.
"She's right...I am incompetent… He…He deserves someone better than me…He deserves so much more." Alice muttered to herself as she walked out of the washroom.
When she stepped out of the washroom and through the hallway, she bumped into someone.
"I am sorry." She apologized.
She looked up only to see golden eyes staring back at her with a shocked expression.
"Alice…Have you been crying?" asked Shun surprised.
"Uh…I…"
"What's wrong?"
"NO…it's nothing." She said avoiding his gaze as she said so.
He took her hand and led her to a secluded region on the school lawn. Alice didn't know what to say. How could she explain her sudden realization?
"Alice…What is wrong? You've been acting strange these past few days. … And now you are crying? Tell me…You know I'll be there for you."
She smiled slightly at Shun's sincerity. "Thank you. It really means a lot to me that you are concerned."
He opened his mouth to say something but she continued. "For now….Please just stay by my side." She whispered. She knew that by saying this, she was being selfish. But right then she wanted nothing more that Shun's proximity.
Shun took hold of her hand again and pulled her in for a hug. He stroked her head gently.
"Why is it that you hide things from me?" he whispered to her.
She closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his embrace… Her Face was pressed on his muscular chest.
She then slowly raised her head and looked into his eyes.
"I am sorry." She said.
"Why?"
"For causing you worry."
"Don't worry…Just remember…Your happiness means a lot to me. And I hate seeing you sad like this."
She blushed a little at his comment her blush deepened as he wiped her tears away.
"Your happiness means a lot to me as well." She replied as she tightened the grip on his hand.
Runo- That Leah! How dare she talk to Alice like that? Let me at her Arisu-chan…Where is she?
Me- *blinks surprised* Uh…Well, I shouldn't tell you….I actually need Leah until I complete this story…I will let you at her in the end alright?
Leah- No way…You can't do that Arisu.
Runo- *smirks as she runs towards Leah and holds her by the collar.
Me- Smart move Leah, now she'll finish you off…
Leah- Help me….
Me- *shrugs* You brought this upon yourself… *sighs* Fine…Runo please leave her alone.
Runo—Aw….Please…
Me- Later Okay?... Anyway guys Keep reading and keep REVIEWING *winks*