ok, I now my writer's block has evolved to a writer's grave. That's what I call not being able to think of anything at all and lose ability to write. I
"Tysa! Sorry about saying that out loud!" Tyson hugged his sister when she walked through the door.
"It's nearly midnight, Tyson. You're still up?" Tysa asked. Normally, Tyson actually likes sleep.
"I was worried when you ran out. I knew I did something wrong…"
"Actually…you may have done the right thing."
"Huh?" Tyson looked puzzled at his sister. "Well, where'd you go for so long? In black!"
"No where, really. Just…with a friend."
"Was it that blue-haired guy?" Tyson asked.
"His name's Kai, brother." Tysa said as they walked back to their rooms.
"Really? I never seen him in school before…"
"He goes to Suzuki."
"Oh. Did you meet him during your trial day?"
"Sort of…"
"Sort of?"
"Yes. Sort of."
"Oh. So, are you going to call Hilary? She kept calling wanting to apologize." Tysa didn't answer her brother at first.
"Why do you two keep fighting?" Tysa asked, not looking at her brother. "Every time you two are in a room with me it's fight, fight, fight. Ignoring each other is out of the question?" The question surprised Tyson. He took a few moments to think.
"Well…I guess it's because…I want the best for you, but Hilary seems to want that too, just…differently."
"So, you're arguing because you want me to be happy?"
"Er…I think…" Tysa hugged her brother.
"Thank you."
"Tysa!" Hilary ran up to her friend at school the next day as they walked to lunch. "I am so, so sorry! I didn't mean to make you upset! I just—"
"It's ok, Hilary." Tysa told her. "I've just been…thinking a lot lately."
"What about?"
"Myself."
"Yourself?"
"Well, yeah. I'm starting to feel like…I'm caged…and I only noticed this now."
"You're caged?"
"Yeah. Like you said the other day. It's 'promise, promise, promise'."
"I'm not sure whether you're recovering or you need to see the nurse."
"Hilary…"
"Don't worry, Tysa. I'm going to support you with…whatever you want me to support you with."
"Thanks. The first thing is that we're going to let my brother and his friend sit with us."
"Huh?"
"Why are we letting them sit with us…" Hilary muttered to herself.
"Huh?" Tyson asked Hilary. "Anything you like to share with the class?" Hilary glared at him.
"Hey, chill, Tyson." Max told his friend. Tysa sighed. They were the only two calmed people at the table.
"So, what's been up with you, Max?" Tysa asked.
"Eh, nothing much, really. So, Tyson says you have a boyfriend?"
"Did he also say that the sky is pink?" Tysa asked bitterly.
I can't even see Kai as my boyfriend…
"So, what's his name? Tyson says he goes to Suzuki…unless that's a lie too."
"No, he goes to Suzuki." Tysa said. "His name's Hiwatari Kai."
"Hiwatari?" Max widened his eyes. "Good thing you're not his girlfriend. That would've been bad."
"How?" Tysa asked.
"I heard that he goes through girls very quickly and leaves them broken-hearted. I'd hate to see you upset, Tysa." Max smiled. Tysa smiled too. Max was one of the few people that knew her before her popularity and was very sincere and kind. He was also the son of the current principal.
"Thanks, Max." Tysa turned back at the other two arguing people at the table.
"Should we tell them people are staring?" Max asked.
"Nah. Let them continue…I'll yell at them if they don't stop in a few minutes anyway."
"Huh?"
Tysa sighed as she read through books in her room. Since the end of the year of coming up, she had finals in a few weeks, and was determined to do well on them to get into Suzuki.
Arrgh, my head hurts…so, the ecosystem follows through the cycle of…of… Tysa's thoughts were cut off by a shadow above her. She looked up and widened her eyes.
"Hello, kitten."
"Kai! H-how did you—"
"Here's a tip: Don't leave your window open. You never know who might sneak in." Kai smirked.
"Thanks. I'll also remember to leave a trap on the outside."
"Oh, relax, kitten." Kai sat on her desk and took one of the books. "Calculus?"
"Give that back!" Tysa cried as she reached for it.
"Not a chance. Look at all these books. Are you trying to get into college or something?"
"I'm trying to get into Suzuki." Tysa told him.
"You don't need to study this hard to pass."
"Of course. I mean, you got in." Kai narrowed his eyes at her.
"Funny. Very funny." He grabbed her arm. "Come on."
"Hey, where are we going?" Tysa asked.
"You're studying too much. You need a break."
"What?" Kai stopped at the window.
"You, me, or together?"
"Huh?"
"To jump out first." Tysa's jaw dropped.
"I am not jumping out the window. This is the second floor!"
"Ok, then. I'll go first." Kai jumped out the window and landed perfectly. "Alright. Your turn. Don't worry, I'll catch you if you want."
"…Promise?"
"Yep." Tysa gulped and jumped out the window. Kai caught her softly. "There."
"Um…thanks." Tysa said as he put her down.
"Don't thank me yet." Kai smirked and grabbed her arm.
"You're dragging me." Tysa said as they walked, narrowing her eyes. Kai looked at his hand and chuckled.
"Sorry, kitten." He released her arm.
"So, um…where are we going?"
"Where do you want to go?"
"Uh…" Tysa looked around. "Hey! That album's out!" Tysa looked into a music store window displaying a Utada Hikaru CD.
"Don't tell me you're a fan of hers." Kai said.
"Honestly, I'm not. I only like one song. But it's on that album. I've been waiting forever."
"So, just go in and buy it." Kai told her.
"Well, it's sort of stupid to buy an entire album just for one song…" Tysa told him with narrowed eyes. Kai sighed.
"Come on." He pulled her into the store.
"Uh…you really didn't have to buy the single for me, Kai…I could've bought it…"
"No problem. Although, I can't believe you never asked for a single of a song before."
"Well, I'm just…shy, I guess."
"Shy?"
"Well, maybe—"
"Excuse me?"
"Er…it's more of a fear of inconveniencing people."
"What?"
"I…can't say no to people. I keep feeling they might get upset or disappointed if I do."
"So? In about a few years after you go to Suzuki, people won't even remember you."
"I know that, but I'm more of a 'now' person…"
"Tysa…what's more important? Yourself or other people?" Tysa didn't answer the question at first, but stared wide-eyed at Kai.
"Y-you called me…by my name…"
"Answer the question, please."
"Well, of course myself is more important."
"Then don't make promises that inconvenience yourself."
"Um…ok."
"Good." Kai smirked and flicked her nose. "Now, where to next, kitten?"
"Can't believe he kept me out all afternoon…" Tysa grumbled as she opened the door to her house. "What a…a……I don't think there's a word for him…" Tysa opened the door to her room. The window was still open.
Would it have killed Tyson to come in here and close the window? I mean, my room isn't even pink…it's white. Tysa closed the window and let out a yawn. She looked out the clock. It was only 8:00. They had left at four.
"Dammit, Kai…you wore me out…" Tysa muttered, then covered her mouth, shocked.
D-did I just…curse! Damn you, Kai…Aaah! I did it again!
"Shot…" Tysa said. She looked at the books on her desk.
"Are you trying to get into college or something? You don't need to study this hard to get into Suzuki."
"…" Tysa gave an empty gaze to the books, then to her bed.
I can go…one night without studying…right?
Tyson heard his sister crawl into bed from his spot on the wall. He looked inside and saw his sister fast asleep. She didn't even change into pajamas.
"…What is this Kai doing to you, sis?" he silently walked to her bed. He let out a sigh. "Honestly, I'm not sure if it's for better or worse…but I'm thinking it's for the better. It's been a while since you've been…reckless."
ah, yes. Regression. At least I think that's the word for it. Ah well.
Mizuki Sakura