Greetings! So I woke up this morning with the goal to write another chapter. So I sat down in front of my computer, lit an incense, hooked up my old stereo and put in my Bobby Womack CD. Let me tell you. Two hours I realize I have written almost two and a half chapters. And that right there is the power of Bobby Womack. if you don't know who he is LOOK HIM UP! I recommend you listen to "Across 110th Street" and "Harry Hippie". Great songs. ANYWAY! I have chapters 7 and 8 done for you guys and chapter 9 on the way. Chapter 9 unfortunately will not be up tonight because it is a very important chapter and I don't wanna rush through it. Which I feel like I did with these two chapters. IT'S BOBBY'S FAULT IM SORRY! I hope you enjoy! And again thank you thank you thank you for all your reviews. The fact that my writing is "rainbow (laser eye) puppies amazing" makes me unbelievably happy. Now enough of me talking. READ ON!
I DON'T OWN KFP
Jade High: Senior Year
Chapter 7
With Mantis and Song
"About time Big guy made a move," he turned back to Song, "and yes of course you can have a ride beautiful." Song shook her head as a smile graced her face. She looked back over to Po who was looking at her. She simply nodded toward Tigress who wasn't paying attention and gave him a thumbs up. Po smiled in return and waved goodbye which Song also did. Po watched as Song and Mantis left and conspicuously let their hand slip into the others and interlocked their fingers. Po's smile grew, So it seems I'm not the only one making this year count.
Song looked down at their hands and smiled softly. It feels so …..right. She gazed up at Mantis's who was still facing forward and blushed. Song took note of the firmness of Mantis's hand but felt a sense of comfort flood over her. Mantis finally felt her gaze and looked over to her smiling face. She's so beautiful, he thought. He was enchanted by her icy blue irises. Mantis began to smile as well and turned back forward again. Song simply leaned her head on in shoulder as the walked. Mantis felt giddy all of a sudden, this was the first girl who didn't have to lean down to rest their head on his shoulder. While Song was still taller than Mantis it was only by and inch or two and not really noticeable because of the soles that Mantis had on his sneakers. He suddenly felt content, like he didn't have to flirt to receive the attention he desired.
Mantis and Song had stopped on the way to talk to the rest of the five. Viper was the only one to take notice to their hands being connected and became giddy herself. It was about time he settled for ONE girl, she thought. Viper remained silent however because she didn't want to ruin the atmosphere between the two.
"Hey guys." Mantis called to them. "Listen Crane do you mind riding home with Monkey and Viper today?"
"Uhh yeah sure but I don't see wh.." Crane was cut off by a nudge from Viper. He looked over to her and saw her eyes dart in between Mantis and Song. He followed her eyes and finally saw that Mantis and Song were holding hands. "Oh yes of course." Crane said with a smirk.
"Okay cool.." Mantis gave a small smile and mouthed a "thank you" when Song wasn't looking. "Come on Song let's get you home." Song simply nodded and followed Mantis as he lead her out of the building. When they finally reached Mantis's car, Song smiled. She really liked his car. Mantis shared his blue 1979 Firebird with Crane. They had a hard time coming to an agreement on a car and found that the Firebird was the only car they could agree on, so they split the cost and the car. As they approached the car Mantis walked ahead of Song and opened her door for her. Song smiled and got in.
"Oh what a gentleman." she said giving Mantis a sly smirk.
"I try." Mantis replied mirroring Song's smirk. Mantis walked around to the driver side and got in. The interior of the car was beautiful and all leather. The only downside, no heat or AC. Now that it was the middle of fall the weather was starting to get rather cold. Mantis could see that Song was shivering a bit so he took off his jacket and slung it over her shoulders. Song looked over to him and Mantis could see a light blush form on her cheeks. She smiled and proceeded to put the jacket on. It was rather warm and was covered in Mantis's scent. When he wasn't looking Song would sneak quick sniffs of the jacket and noted the homey scent that it carried. She compared the scent to a lumberjack began to picture what Mantis would look like as one. She was caught in her fantasies for a bit leaving the car in a cozy silence as they drove home. Mantis broke the silence and asked Song a question.
"So I'm curious," he started,"is your hair color natural or do you dye it white?" Song looked down, Mantis noticed the change in her demeanor and quickly added, "You don't have to answer that I was just curious."
"No no it's okay." Song paused and sighed before continuing, "It's natural. It's just when people find out it's not dyed they think I'm a freak. I can't change the fact I was born with it but some people don't feel that way."
"Wait that's stupid. You have beautiful hair. It's makes you unique. It makes you who you are." Mantis was sincere with his words. Song blushed furiously at the compliment.
"Thank you." she said softly. "I've thought about dyeing it but I don't know what color."
"Woah now. Why in the world would you dye it. Your hair makes you special. You shouldn't change that." Song smiled gently.
"You're one of only a few people to say that to me."
"Really?" Mantis was taken aback. "People should say it to you more often. It's what makes you ….you." He stopped for a second before continuing much softer. "It's what makes you beautiful."
Song's eyes grew wide as she looked over to Mantis whose eyes were glued to the road but she could see his cheeks grow red. Slowly Song leaned over to Mantis and kissed him in the cheek. It was a quick kiss but Mantis tensed when it happened. His flush grew worse and he knew he couldn't blame it on the weather, he just hoped Song didn't see it. He heard her giggle beside him and knew it was a lost cause to try and hide his embarrassment. He smiled softly and reached across to grab her hand. Silence filled the car again as they simply enjoyed the company. The rest of the drive would be like this and when he finally pulled up to Song's house Mantis shut off the car. Song gave Mantis a confused look but when he got out of the car she knew what he was doing. Mantis made his way around to her side of the car and opened her door, helping her out. He walked her to her front door and rang the doorbell. When the door opened Mantis saw a woman in her mid-forties with dark brown hair and blue eyes exactly like Song's. Mantis concluded it was her mother.
"Well hello Song who is this young man?" she asked through the screen door.
"My name is Mantis ma'am." As Mantis answered her question she quickly looked over him. Mantis felt nervous, what would she think of him? His nerves calmed as he watched her give him a tender smile. She slowly opened the screen door and stepped out.
"Well hello Mantis. I'm Song's mother. It's nice to meet you." She stuck her hand out to him.
"The pleasures mine." Mantis said as he took her hand and shook it. Song's mother let out a velvety laugh.
"Wow a true gentleman. I like him already. Good choice Song." she said giving her daughter a knowing look.
"MOM!" Song exasperated. Mantis chuckled, it was nice to see Song flustered for once.
"Well Song I'll see you tomorrow." Mantis turned to her mother. "It was nice to meet you ma'am."
"Oh please don't call me that. It makes me feel old. You can just call me Harmony or Ms. Shade."
"Yes Ma'a…..Ms. Shade." Ms. Shade smiled, he certainly is a nice young man. "Well have a good day Mantis." She walked back inside and held the door for Song. Song turned to Mantis suddenly.
"Thanks for the ride Mantis." she said softly.
"You're welcome Song." Song leaned in and gave him a quick peck on the cheek. She turned and walked inside.
"Bye Mantis." she said before closing the door. Mantis stood there for a few seconds and slowly moved his hand to the spot of the kiss. A smile formed on his face.
"Bye Song." he whispered as he walked back to his car. Once he got back in he took out his phone. He scrolled through his contacts and found Crane. He had to thank him for going with Viper and Monkey. He typed out "Hey Crane I really wanted to say thank you for what you did. I promise I'll make it up to you. Try to help you set up a romantic date with Viper or something. ;)" He sent the text and started to drive home. Only, Crane wasn't the one to read the text.
10 minutes early….
Monkey, Crane and Viper had now made it home and began to walk up the thousands steps to reach "The Jade Palace." They made this journey often so thought nothing of it. After about a five minutes walk …..or jog, they finally reached the top and went inside. Monkey went into the kitchen to get a quick snack while Crane set his things down on the table.
"I'm gonna find Shifu and tell him we're home." Crane said. He made his way out and walked down the hallway out of sight. Viper looked over in Monkey's direction to see what he was doing.
"Hey Monkey what are you making?" she asked. She already knew the answer but she wanted him to answer.
"I'm baking some almond cookies. They keep disappearing so I gotta find a new hiding spot for them." Viper bit her lip and looked away, she knew exactly where they were going but promised Mantis she wouldn't say anything.
"Do you think you could make me a few?" she tried to make it sound as sweet as possible. Monkey sighed.
"Yeah sure." Monkey would only make Viper cookies when she asked. As Viper waited for the cookies to bake she saw something light up in
Cranes bag. Curiosity won her over and she looked through his bag to find his phone. She saw he had gotten a text message from Mantis. She
unlocked his phone and read the message. She read it once, twice, three times and each time she was still hit by a wave of shock. She heard
Crane coming back down the hall and quickly stuffed his phone back in his bag. When Crane came in she couldn't even look at him. All this time.
All this time it was HIM. Her mystery guy was living right under her nose. A certain warmth filled Viper. It all made sense to her now. Why he always
wanted to hang out with her. Why he always asked her to dance. Why he got so jealous when she first say Po. She finally looked at Crane and saw
him in a completely different light. She would have to confirm her finding with Po and if she was right things would turn out very interesting.
That was a short chapter but i hoped you liked it. After reading it over I felt like I rushed it but It don't matter now. What's done is done. Anyway please review and HAVE A GLORIOUS DAY!
