Link to a Shadow
Chapter 4
~ Vio's P.O.V.~
Today's school session seemed peculiarly lively for once. Maybe it's an omen for things to come in the future, although I know that's very reasonable. I probably would have been able to properly assess all of today's odd occurrences...
... If it wasn't for Vaati.
Many times today, I found myself wanting to abandon him in the most literal of ways possible... well, not as far as to kill myself or anything (it would have sufficed in theory, though). His unconditional clingy-ness is irritating, and I really just want to mingle with Green and the rest...
"Aiden, Aiden!" the aforementioned boy bubbles as if he's trying to be... "Attractive."
It's not as if there is bad weather or anything. The weather is actually rather favorable. The sun is shining nicely in a way that is not threatening to burn anyone to a crisp. And there is the accompaniment of a gentle breeze. Coupled with the clear skies and beaming sun, it seems like it would be an awesome day for a kite fly. But personally, I'm not completely content with this weather... The clear skies leave me with no clouds to distract me from this dread that Vaati is being.
And almost as if rehearsed for my utter displeasure, he, Vatti, snatches my hand up in his in a firm, "loving" grip, lacing my fingers with his.
I really don't enjoy this.
I just want to go home.
Or at least have more to distract me from this.
... Stupid, unchanging weather that won't bend its patterns for my convenience.
"Thanks for walking... home with me, Aiden," he smiles, swishing his lengthy, lavender locks out of his face. I try to ignore the fact that we both know he really wanted to say "thanks for walking me home" as if we are some type of love-love couple. Instead, I focus on the oxymoron my name is when compared to my personality. Mixing religion and faith with science and things of a logical nature is a no-no. What were you thinking mother? Maybe she didn't suspect my personality to be this way... but it also does contradict my personality in more ways that just that, doesn't it? My name, I mean. It means "fire" or to be "fiery." Ha. I'm nothing like that. I'm...
"Aiden?"
Yes, yes. I know I'm Aiden, but that's not what I'm trying to say. I'm a rather indifferent person... I guess cold sometimes, but definitely not "fiery." That's two strikes against you, mom. I'm naming the next kid you have to avoid silly oxymorons like-
"Aiden? Are you paying attention?"
"No, I'm purposefully not." I groan. I wish this can be a silent walk home. Well, silent save for the voice in my head. I don't want to think about how this... nuisance? (Yeah, that works) is holding my hand, swinging it lightly between our strolling bodies. I don't want to think about how we look like we're suppose to be matching because he suddenly wants to be all purpled up. People on the streets probably think we look... "cute" together.
Ugh.
I'm not enjoying this at all.
Vaati whimpers a small noise of distress, "Why aren't you paying attention?"
I sigh, "What's there to pay attention to? You're not talking and neither am I. I think things are nicer this way."
"Oh..." he sighs too, his voice waning in ecstatic-ness. Maybe I'm being "un-nice," as Red might put it, but it's saving me from doing anything anyone may regret.
"But... I am mildly curious about on thing." I state honestly, and he immediately perks back up at the opportunity to "conversate." I turn away from him indifferently. Or maybe it's that I don't want what ever dead-puppy look he might pull to guilt me after I ask him this: "Why are you keeping me from my friends?"
As ineffective as not looking at him is, I still feel Vaati's immense unhappiness with my query. He stops walking, so naturally (but mostly since his hand is anchored to mine), I stop too. His grip on my hand tightens, pressuring the sides of our knuckles together somewhat painfully. I ignore this fact and continue staring off into the sky as if I never said anything.
"... I don't understand what you see in them..." he mumbles dejectedly, "They aren't good people."
"They are plenty good people," I quip back.
"Oh yeah!?" he screams, violently yanking my arm so that I whip around to face him. I think I felt my should pop a little, but I don't think anything's injured. That would be a problem.
"Well, look at them! They're selfish! Can't you see!?" Vaati cries pleadingly. His hair is splayed unceremoniously around his pale face and cheeks, which are starting to redden a little. The wind blows another small burst of calming breeze, as if trying to fix Vaati's tousled, lavender locks for him.
If it weren't for that personality of his, always trying to feign innocence when he really loathes everyone, I'd probably find him semi-attractive.
But I don't.
"No. Enlighten me." I drone, uninterested in whatever he's going on about. Mostly, my mind's just wandering back to the same things...
I really don't enjoy this.
I just want to go home.
Or at least have more to distract me from this.
... Stupid, unchanging weather that won't bend its patterns for my convenience.
Forget the lack of clouds for my preference. Rain would be more strategic for me right now.
Vaati quivers. He lowers his head some, just enough so I can no longer see his eyes. But it doesn't matter. I can sense his tears preparing to well up and spill.
"Th-THERE'RE LEAVING YOU BEHIND!"
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~Shadow's P.O.V.~
Heh, Link's obviously shaken up. I know he wasn't completely serious when he accepted the terms of my proposal. After all, his composure after he so boldly kissed me – god, that kiss was wonderful – began to crumble as soon as Mr. Ezlo fuddled his way into the moe ruckus that was our class. My adorable, little twin is probably thinking this is some kind of game, so he may hold his ground until this is all over, although I don't want this to end, but right now he's probably thinking...
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~Link's P.O.V.~
I can't win this. GAWD! What was I thinking!? I CAN'T WIN THIS! I'm not even sure what I'm trying to win... Sure, that little kissing stunt got me through the first class period without Shadow bugging the hell out of me... Although it felt kinda amaz – NO! NO,NO,NO! What the heck am I thinking!? Because of this, I've played into Shadow's hand. He has the advantage, which he probably believes graces him the incentive to give me these... evil... deceitful... bedroom eye-type looks ALL DAY! Even when I can't see him, I can feel him. And those twin telepathy powers don't help any bit! I swear they're just amplifying the effect of his scarlet-silver eyes as they excavate over my body...
GAH! I can feel myself blushing!
"Ready to go, Green?"
"Huh! I... I DON'T KNOW!"
Quickly, Red jumps in my face with a look of distress or concern. I can't tell which, not that I care to at this point in time. Don't people understand that I'm going through scary, life altering events here!?
"What do you mean 'I DON'T KNOW'?" he mimics my voice almost perfectly. I just frown at him. "Didn't you suggest that we go to Blue's now?"
"O-Oh... yeah," I look around me. I spot a few people staring at me oddly because of my loud outburst. Whatever. What holds my attention is that stupid twin of mine smirking smugly at me.
Ugh... why did I agree?!
"Yeah, Link. I want to get this over with as quickly and problem-free as possible..." Shadow tapers off. Argh! You can HEAR the cocky taunting in his voice!
Despite myself, I gulp and shudder at his words. I know he just wants to hurry and go home to "settle" his game-thing he's trapped me into playing.
"I-I'm going to win this, Shadow," I comment as coldly and confidently as I can. In all honesty, I'm hoping to stay at Blue's long enough so that mom will be home to put a stop to this evil that Shadow is plotting!
... But that might result in him getting scolded. Although he deserves it for being a sneaky bastard, I don't want that either...
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~Red's P.O.V.~
YAY! We've finally reached Blue-kun's house, and I am relieved. Very much :3
Not only do I get to see Blue-kun, but I get to escape this weird "atmosphere" Shadow and Green are making... It makes me feel unneeded and out of place... kinda like a third wheel! D:
Not to leave out that it also a very stifling atmosphere! It left no room for talking... making it a very, very silent walk.
Well, now we're in front of Blue-kun's house... and no one's making a move to ring the doorbell or anything (figures... 'don't everyone get up at once!' XD). Shadow's too busy looking menacing, and Green's too busy trying not to be eaten by Shadow. I really hope he doesn't get eaten... But more importantly, I take the liberty of ringing it ten times for good measure.
... But what if I wake Blue-kun? Darn it! I should have though of his health state first! DX
"Tashi-niichan's in his room."
"Tashi-niichan's in his room." another voice echoes. I'm not sure when the door got opened, but it did, and now two small-ish boys that I recognize from our class (I don't know there names...and I'm not sure why they are here. I've never seen them here before...), one with soft pink hair and grey, listless eyes and the other with cherry red hair and grey eyes that matched the other's, are standing in from of us. Personally, I think their eyes are pretty dull in contrast to their wilily hair hues, but I guess it doesn't matter. Genetics aren't home interior decorators or anything... stuff doesn't have to match.
Anyway. Yes. Two smallish boys. And that's saying something coming from me, since I'm not all that big in stature myself. But yeah. They're just holding hands, staring at us – Shadow, Green, and I (almost for got they were there ^^;).
"Um... are you going to let us in...?" Green speaks up hesitantly, but they're still just staring at us. At first, I thought they were kinda cute looking, but now those dead-looking eyes are getting reeeeeeeeaaally creepy.
"... Mom says Tashi-niichan's sick." The pink-haired one... says. There's no way else to describe it. Not a mumble, or a whisper, or a yip, or anything. He just said it.
"... Mom says Tashi-niichan's sick." The red-haired one mimics as if he doesn't have a brain of his own to think with. Creepy! D:
"B-But Blu-uh... Takeshi's our friend! We're worried about him, and we have today's homework, and we want to –"
"GRAY! WAVE! GET AWAY FROM THE DOOR!"
Those twin sets of grey orbs flood with panic as the two scamper quickly away in fear? of the booming voice. I jump too, a little shocked by the sudden-ness.
Then Blue-kun comes into view, sliding to a stop in a pair of use-to-be-white socks, as if he had been running to chase off the dead-looking boys. Blue-kun's always to the rescue! X3
He huffs a little, fixing his pretty powder blue V-neck tee shirt. It was a little rumpled.
"Hey guys. Excuse the bizarre brothers over there," He growls slightly, cocking his head in the direction that the two smallish boys went. "So, what's up?"
I hear Shadow grunt behind me, then I too realize that I should be a little mad.
"I told you he was just being lazy about waking up this morning," Green chuckles kind of like... in a superior, "I was right" kind of way.
"What do you mean, 'What's up'!?" I mock his voice sarcastically to make him seem stupid. "You said you were sick! I was really worried this morning!" Fustratedly, I punch him in the arm, although I know that really isn't going to prove much anything...
Shadow sighs indifferently, "Can we just going inside already?"
"Yeah, Blue. Good host don't leave their guest out on their doorstep for this long." Green finishes for his twin. "I'm getting tired of standing."
"Shut the hell up, you two!" Blue-kun barks, yanking us individually by our arms and throwing us into his house. I want to believe he was a little gentler with me, 'cause it seems like it hurt Green a lot since he's rubbing is arm and shoulder and all...
"You guys know where stuff is. Just don't eat the Jell-O in the fridge. That's mom's." Blue-kun calls to us as he ascends his stairs. Shadow and Green head in the opposite direction down the hall. I really don't want to be stuck with their awkward-ness again... and I don't think they want me stuck in their awkward-ness either...
"Uh- Blue! I-I have your homework and class notes and stuff!" I shout up the stair that Blue-kun just disappeared on. "Um... wh-what should I do with them?"
"Bring them up!" I hear the reply. It kinda makes me want to skip. So, I do, up the stairs!
After climbing the stairs, I walk down another short hall, rounding a corner, and skip my way into Blue-kun's expectedly blue room. Well, it's more of a deep cerulean, if you wanna get specific and stuff.
Blue-kun glances up at me from his spot on his bed, "... what the hell... where you just skipping?"
I giggle back shyly, sticking my tongue out at him. "I'm happy, is all."
Walking over to his desk, I shrug off my book bag and start sorting through its contents for today's class stuff, "If you let me spend the night, I can help you with your homework."
"Sure, just check in with your parents. I don't want them freaking out again."
Lol. It's kinda a funny story... but just to put it short, it's my dad that does most of the freaking out.
Anyway, I turn around and Blue-kun is stretched out on his bed horizontally, thumbing through a Shonen Jump "mangazine," as I call them. I join him on the bed, though I don't lie down. Just sit. Lying down might make me a little uncomfortable...
"Um... Bl-Blue?"
"Yeah? What is it?" he answers with out looking away from the mangazine. If I'm not mistaken... it seems like he's trying to... distract himself? But from what? Maybe he know that I'm going to ask why he skipped school... 'cause he's OBVIOUSLY NOT SICK! Made me worry for nothing! DX Those are wasted tears I'll never get back!
"Why the heck did you skip school!?" I just blurt out.
"I told you, I was sick!" he argues, still not looking up from him mangazine. In a fit of aimless anger, I push him to roll onto his back – which he does fight me back, but doesn't do such a good job with – and snatch his precious mangazine from his grubby claws.
"Liar! I know sick people when I see them! AND YOU'RE NOT SICK!"
Blue-kun then sits up in a crossed-legged position, exhaling deeply and combing a hand through his scratchy, bed head hair (his hair wouldn't be like that if he wasn't a school skipper, staying in bed all day for NOTHING).
"Look, Red. I really did get sick –"
"Oh sur –"
"Let me finish!" he snaps, and I promptly shut up. "Last night... I was taking care of some... 'business' in the shower..."
I gasps lightly and feel my cheeks beginning to burn, "You... you mean that kind of 'business'?"
"Y-Yeah..." he stutters lightly and a subtle, yet noticeable blush grows on his cheeks. "Well, after doing that, I was too tired to dry up and dress for bed... so I went to bed wet and in boxers. By morning, I was running a mild fever, so my mom kept me home with Wave and Gray..."
I really wanted to ask why those two creepy boys are here 'cause I'm pretty sure that Blue-kun doesn't have any siblings... but more important questions are ramming against my skull, seeking escape.
"Um... Bl-Blue-k-kun...?" my cheeks burn even brighter as I my voice trembles. o/o
Blue-kun's blush gets a lot bigger too, covering most of his face from ear to ear, "Bl-Blue-kun? You never call me that..."
Ah! I-I let it slip! I never call Blue-kun "Blue-kun" outside of my own head! I hope he's not mad...
"I... It's - ! I didn't mean to!" I scramble for words. Th-this is getting really awkward and my face is getting really hot...
"It's fine! Just ask the question!" he shouts! Startled, I jolt and let out a little squeak noise, further adding to my embarrassment.
"Wh-WHATDOYOUTHINKABOUTWHENYOUTAKECAREOFYOUR'BUSINESS'!?"
I'm not sure how, but i think he manages to understand my spastic slew of words since Blue-kun is now staring at me with "hot" looking eyes... I'm not sure how to describe it, but it's kinda like the look that Shadow gives Green that makes us think he's going to get eaten...
... A-Am I going to get eaten...? D:
"You really want to know?"
I nod silently.
"Promise you won't hate me for it?"
To that, I also nod silently.
"Okay... it's –"
Chapter End.
Hm... I hoped this turned out pretty good :3
Honestly, I don't know what I want to happen with Vio. I want to fit him in this an equal amount as everyone else... If you think Vio and Vaati should hook up before the end of this story, PM me or something, cuz I'm reeeeeeeaaaaaalllllllyyyyyy confused as to how I should make his role play out...
And just incase people don't know...
Green = Link
Shadow = Lyric (he hates the name, though)
Red = Rishu
Blue = Takeshi
Vio = Aiden
Shadow thinks the color-naming thing is pointless, and stupid, so I gave the others names so that other people can call them by.
... Except Shadow. Everyone calls him that (unless Navi just wants to get on his nerves)
Happy readings to all!